In the Community

ALEC MARKARIAN, 13, ST. EDMUNDS ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Danielle Oman Favourite art: sketching Favourite artist: Leonardo da Vinci His teacher writes: Alec is a very talented artist.

A young student gets a helping hand across the street Tuesday at West Vancouver's Irwin Park elementary on the first day of the school term.

Robyn Lakes and Adrienne Quane won first place at the World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green in Scotland on Aug. 11.

TAJLIYA JAMAL, 15, SENTINEL SECONDARY Art teacher: Barbara Sunday Favourite art: surrealism and concept art Favourite artists: Xia, Camilla D'Errico Her teacher writes: Tajliya is truly gifted in visual art.

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.

St. Martin's Church Choir: Choristers of all ages and abilities are invited to sing with St. Martin's Church choir, a traditional Anglican church located at St. George's Avenue and Windsor Street, North Vancouver. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: Diana, 604-922-3414. Art in the Park: Free outdoor art classes every Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. until Aug. 26 at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.