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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.

ARTIST Carole Wilson shows off some of her paintings at Painters' Landing in Millennium Park, at the foot of 15th Street in West Vancouver.

Bats come alive for Victoria Eagles in high-scoring upset

Looking for a place to get unique, handmade products?

Salsa by the Sea: Love the music, rhythms and dance of Latin America? Learn to salsa on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Aug. 29, outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver (weather permitting). Drop-in fee: $6.

Boy in good condition despite tumble

SORAIYA Lalani (left), Kaden Gulamani, Jeffrey Wallace and Robyn Edgar rehearse for their production of High School Musical, which runs Friday, July 26, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver.

MAPLEWOOD Village may be getting a 61-unit townhouse project, depending on the outcome of a public hearing slated for Sept. 10.

Six and 11-year-old friends alert emergency crews to kitchen fire

The wait is finally over for royal watchers around the world, including happy monarchists in West Vancouver. After more than 10 hours of labour, Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy at St. Mary's hospital in London at 4:24 p.m. U.K.