In the Community

Nourish Your Community: Too much fruit on your trees? If you have a hard time eating all of your fruit, don't let it go to waste. Donate it.

Are Your Family Roots in a Tangle? The genealogy librarian at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., will be on hand to help anyone frustrated by a tricky family tree Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7400 or www. westvanlibrary.

Art teachers: Suzanne Brumec and Kelly Munro Favourite art: drawing and painting Favourite artist: Jackson Pollock His teachers write: Kelly is such an enthusiastic art student! Before he begins to work, he has a clear vision of what he wants to crea

WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

Rhylie Balkwill, 12, Montroyal elementary

THIS summer, the North Shore's passion for baseball was out in full force during the 2011 Little League National Championships. But North Vancouver dad Stephan Grisbrook, whose three sons play the sport, noticed that something was missing.

Musicians Wanted: The West Vancouver Concert Band, an adult band for brass, wind and drum instruments is looking for new members. They practise Mondays (September to June) from 8 to 9: 45 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.