In the Community

Laurel Dundee, 16, Handsworth secondary Art teacher: Stephen MacLean Favourite art: Video game concept art Favourite artist: Ray Lederer Her teacher writes: Laurel is a talented and inventive young artist.

SummerFest - Dance Saturdays: Demonstrations and interactive dance lessons every Saturday until Sept. 1, 2-4 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

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.

Ben West, healthy community campaigner with the Wilderness Committee, is warning that a proposed expansion of the oil pipeline that feeds the Westridge Terminal (at left) and the increase in tanker traffic that would accompany it pose a dire threat t

The North Shore Special Olympics Walkathon raised more than $12,000 in support of local athletes and programs

UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Low income individuals can seek free legal advice at clinics at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. It will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.