LIFESTYLES Help’s at hand Explore local parks AUTUMN IS a wonderful time to find out what's on the North Shore. Come to Explor- ing North Shore Parks and Trails at the recCenire An- drews on Oct. 3 to find out more aboui the fabulous wilderness opportunities right here in our own backyard. Author Dr. Roger Freeman, entertainer Joey Hanlon, rep- resentatives from the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, the North Shore Hikers and more will be on hand with pres- entations and_= information. Dr. Freeman, an ac- complished outdoorsman and author will present a slide show on what there is to see, how to access local parks and trails, and how to prepare for the outdoors. Recent surveys have in- dicated local residents would like to take better advantage of the parks and trails on the North Shore. The event is a family affair. Parents are encouraged to br- ing out their children. Enter- tainer Joey Hanlon will provide an upbeat children’s show while adults take in Dr. Freeman’s presentation. There will also be a campfire and marshmallow roast, weather permitting. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children an $10 for fami- lies. Space is limited. Early reg- istration is recommended by calling 987-PLAY. For more information, call 929-7314. Children learn animation ARE YOU intrigued with the animation techniques used in classic Disney and Warner Brothers cartoons or in block- buster movies such as Who Fram- ed Roger Rabbit and He Man? If so, join the gang at Delbrook for LIQUIDATION! MOULDING (IQUIDATION'WORLD 1931 CLARK-DR. VAN. "255-1222 15357 104TH AVE, SURREY 585-711 HELP’S AT Hand, «a weekly feature by North Shore Com- munity Services, answers questions about and discusses such topics as government policies and pro- grams, benefits, consumer and iegal rights, taxation and public services. wank Question: Many charities send people knocking on my door to collect’ money and, although I! can’t afford much, F like to give each of them a litde something. am a great supporter of the Unit- ed Way and the Heart Fund as well as many others, bui occa- sionally a charity comes to my door that I have never previously heard of. How can I find out whether these tered charities? Answer: The Charities Division of Revenue Canada in Ottawa has a toll-free inquiries line (1-800- 267-2384), open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ottawa time, which can tell you if a charity is registered. In order to be registered, a charity must be in good standing. They can also an- swer general inquiries about chari- ties and answer questions from charities about registration guidelines and how to fill in tax returns, are genuine regis- If you want specific information about how a particular charity spends its money, the same phone number applies. Tour galleries by bus FRIENDS OF the Artists, West Vancouver, have a solution for North Shore residents who love to look at art but can’t get to Van- couver to appreciate it. They’ve organized a bus tour that will visit three Vancouver gal- leries during First Thursday, held Oct. 4. Leaving from 14th and Bellevue at 6 p.m., the bus makes its first stop at the Diane Farris Gallery for a viewing of Vicky Marshall’s exhibit, Sertlement. At 7:30 it ar- Animation. Participants in this workshop will have lots of fun drawing and working with clay which will later be transfered to video. 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