In the Community

Michael Vlessides' new book The Ice Pilots is based on the reality TV series now airing on History Channel and Global TV which follows a group of pilots in Yellowknife flying WWII-era propeller planes year-round in the Canadian North.

Art teacher: Barbara WongChan and Caroline Brook Favourite art: Painting Favourite artist: Ross Penhall Her teacher writes: Nina is a talented young artist who has been drawing ever since she could grasp a pencil.

Grace, 12, and George Owen, 3, get airborne Saturday at Boulevard Park in North Vancouver after the first snowfall of the year at lower elevations. Tobogganers and boarders improvised some moguls in order to add some thrills to their rides.

Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver Branch: The CFUW is an organization committed to promoting education, improving women's status and human rights as well as offering fellowship and professional contacts.

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 305 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver.

Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used stamps from Christmas cards or other envelopes? Bring them into the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

ALLY CAMPAGNOLO, 16, WINDSOR SECONDARY Art teacher: Matt Burnett Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Ally is determined to be good at all art mediums and processes.

THANKS to a grant from the B.C. Rehab Foundation, a North Shore-based organization serving people with special needs will receive a $3,500 funding boost to make their facilities more accessible.