In the Community

Grace, 12, and George Owen, 3, get airborne Saturday at Boulevard Park in North Vancouver after the first snowfall of the year at lower elevations. Tobogganers and boarders improvised some moguls in order to add some thrills to their rides.

Canadian Federation of University Women - West Vancouver Branch: The CFUW is an organization committed to promoting education, improving women's status and human rights as well as offering fellowship and professional contacts.

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 305 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver.

Stamp Collection Fundraiser: Got any used stamps from Christmas cards or other envelopes? Bring them into the receptionist at the North Shore News, 126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

ALLY CAMPAGNOLO, 16, WINDSOR SECONDARY Art teacher: Matt Burnett Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh Her teacher writes: Ally is determined to be good at all art mediums and processes.

THANKS to a grant from the B.C. Rehab Foundation, a North Shore-based organization serving people with special needs will receive a $3,500 funding boost to make their facilities more accessible.

Zach Blakeman, Martin Snowball and Jack Trembath of the West Vancouver senior boys rugby team are excited about their Jan. 7 fundraiser. Bartlett Tree Service has donated a chipper for the teams Christmas tree chip-up.

THE Cause We Care Foundation has chosen North Shore Crisis Services Society's HOPE's Place as a recipient for a donation from its Emergency Fund.