In the Community

- The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will hold Pink Ribbon Tea throughout October with $2 from each afternoon tea donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation; www.cbcf.org.

Gospel Choir at Mount Seymour United: Feel the passion and power of gospel music. All voices are welcome and music reading is not required. The choir sings at worship on the Sunday following the practice.

FOR those collectors who value the art more than the artist, the Anonymous Art Show is looking for painters to colour their canvasses for the November opening.

CAPILANO University student Abbid Jaffer was awarded a scholarship for his commitment to supporting community members who struggle with mental health issues.

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.

SONS and daughters hoping to chronicle the turbulence and triumph of their mother's life can get counsel and support at writing workshops at North Vancouver libraries this September.

Coho Festival: This free annual event will take place Sunday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.

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.