In the Community

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 305 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Aurum-Argentum Gallery: 1351 Railspur Alley, Vancouver, on Granville Island.

Waterfront Productions Shipyard Tours: An animated and informative walking tour of the former Burrard Dry Dock site led by guides dressed as Second World War shipyard workers leaves from the PGE Railway Station at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue, North V

MEGAN BOUCHETTE, 8, BLUERIDGE ELEMENTARY Art teachers: Marnie Armstrong and Dianne Silverwood Favourite art: plasticine and painting Favourite artist: Barbara Reid Her teachers write: Megan notices the little things in the world around her.

Time to make some new (school) year's resolutions

More schools than ever are introducing waste-free lunch initiatives to help reduce waste and educate students about recycling and environmental stewardship

Page 27 New school year, new start. page 28 Stocking up on school supplies. page 29 Win a waste-free lunch kit.

Pier Night Market: Enjoy hot food, live music, artisans and entertainment every Friday until Sept. 23, 5-11 p.m. at Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Info: www.northshoregreenmarkets.com.

DO you want to know what to bring back to school? Well then this is the column for you. Here is what I want to bring back to school. - Colourful pencils. Instead of the boring old wooden kind, try getting more colourful pencils to write with.

School has been out for only a few short weeks, yet it's already time to start thinking about it again!

ERICA SMITH, AGE 9 DO YOU LIKE YUMMY LUNCHES? I DO! Here are some things my friends and I recommend for you to have for lunch.