In the Community

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.

GRADE 1 students at Lynn Valley elementary practise Tuesday for Thursdays province-wide earthquake drill called The Great British Columbia Shakeout.

Big Book Sale Fundraiser: The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library will host a sale until Oct. 23, noon-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North 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.

Newly published author, Barb Goode, was raised in North Vancouver. On September 21st at ConneXions Annual General Meeting, Barb received a Special Recognition Award for her work in self advocacy initiatives.