In the Community

JACKIE MANG, 7, CAPILANO ELEMENTARY Art teacher: Colette Doan Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: For a seven-year-old, Jackie has an extraordinary artistic eye.

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be available until Nov. 18 at North Shore Alliance Church, 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Pack a shoe box and make a difference to a child living in desperate circumstances. Info: www.samaritanspurse.

Art teachers: Susanne Simon and Anami Naths Favourite art: landscape and still-life painting Favourite artist: Bobbie Burgers Her teachers write: Olivia is an exceptional artist. She confidently creates art that shows her love for the narrative.

BUSINESS-MINDED folks looking for some inspiration can head to TEDxCapU at Capilano University to swap ideas with a variety of speakers and participants.

NORTH Vancouver student James Ross is among 100 B.C. students who will each receive a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship this year from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society.

The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

SHAILY KLEINSORGE, 17, SEYCOVE SECONDARY Art teacher: Margie Arnold Favourite art: sketching and painting Favourite artist: Pamela Masik Her teacher writes: Shaily is a talented artist with an unlimited imagination.