| | : | [ee rok NEWS photo Tarry Peters ‘A CHILD-MINDING service is one of. the many services offered vy North. Van- ‘eouver’s Capilano Mall: Here Sara and Nadine play with day-care supervisor Ione Behrner, while their mom gets a head start on her Christmas shopping. The “mall, which recently underwent a $35-million facelift, has 107 shops tc choose from. This Christmas there will be a variety of special events, including visits from Santa Claus, ° : Midnight Madness sales and: discounts for seniors. 25 - Sundays. November 2. 1986 ~ North Shore News oT Book now for your Christmas vacation PAGE 27 spirit at Capilano FOR THE Christmas shopper who wants it all, selection, convenience and quality are the watchwords that make North Vancouver’s Capilano Mall the place for this season’s holiday gift buying. With more than 100 stores and a recent $35-million facelift, Capilano Mail offers shoppers everything they want in a mall — all under one roof. It is the largest collection of shops under cne roof on the North Shore, says mall general manager Phil McArthur. AS a one-stop shopping centre, the revamped mall offers a tremendous mix of fashion stores never before seen on the North Shore. ‘‘There’s Le Chateau, Lady’s a Champ, Madame Angelo and Vivi Anna,’? McArthur says naming the shops. And what are clothes without jewelry to complement them. Capilano Mall also features “unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry stores," he adds. Stores such as Walter’s, Lugaro Jewelry and Gem can be fout.d in the mall. When shoppers get tired of browsing through the mall’s 107 different shops, there is the Picnic Garden food fair to help sate their hunger. The Picnie Garden offers lots of variety, featuring everything from the popular Trofl's Fish and Chips to the familiar Tace Time and A&W fare. Those who enjoy a full sit-down meal will appreciate the just-opened Broifer Bar. “d's unique,’” explains Mer. thur. “H's not a $4.99 steak house — it's a full-service restaurant.” Shoppers interested in) making their own Christmas gifis will find everything they need in the mall's stores. Classic Yarns and Fabricland can provide the materi- als for a host of home-made gifts. “It's got to be the largest fabric store on the North Shore,” McaAr- thur says of Fabricland. Capilano Mall offers shoppers services that no other centre offers, he says. ‘‘We have unique services like the child-minding service and we have enclosed parking that’s fully integrated with the maill,’” he explains. Parents with young children will delight at the child-minding ser- vice, which allows shoppers to purchase Christmas gifts without an inquisitive tyke following close behind. And the newly renovated mall offers plenty of benches where weary shoppers can rest sore feet. High ceilings and white walls give an open feeling, prompting McAr- thur to label the mall ‘‘architec- turally and aesthetically pleasing.” A special senior citizens’ day is scheduled Dec. 4, when seniors can expect all sorts of bargains and special promotions. Two days later, on Dec, 6, the mal) plays host to a breakfast with Santa Claus. For late-night bargain dunters, the mall will feature two Midnight Madness promotions ‘with all the hysteria,’ says McArthur. The dates have not vet been confirmed. Of course, wha’ is Christmas at Capilano Mall without that famous jolly — Santa Claus. On Nov. 16, the mall is planning something ‘pretty special ror San- ta’s arrival,’ says McArthur. But the tight-linped manager is not giving our any details. “We don't want to let the cat out of the bag,’ he says mysteriously. Presently, opening hours are 9:30 am. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Satur- day. On Thursday and Friday the mall is open from 9:30 a.m, to 9 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 35 p.m. Starting Dec. 1. the mall's weekday closing time will be ex- tended to 9 p.m.