Christmas Window Bureau extends thank you From page 29 ask envelopes addressed to the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau in customer’s monthly statements to encourage com- munity donations. Shaw Cable has broadcast promotional vignettes on Channel 4 on behalf of the Christmas Bureau for many years now, and according to Marina Bailey of Shaw Cable, “the generous response from the community is always very impressive.’’ The company’s techniciens will act as Santa’s elves again this Christmas by collecting food and toy dona- tions from community residents while conducting routine service calls. . iCBC’s corporate head of- fice is buzzing with activity as staff members prepare to raise money for the Christmas Bureau through various fund- raising initiatives. Their generous corporate culture encourages internal Participation from all of its employees. Along with filling decorative drop-off bins in the atrium of the head office with food and toy donations, ICBC employees enjoy creating elab- orate Christmas hampers for bureau recipients. NEWS phote Mike Wakefield (pn Se ca es Oe ee OO A Cd CO) Se Gs Ce *. Sunday, December 6, 1992 — North Shore News - 34 HARTMAN LEATHER Fine quality belts and bags by a leather artisan As seen in Granville Island Market An exciusive week long saie at the studio Dec. 8 - 43th, noon - 8 p.m. 406 West 4st Street, 2nd floor, North Van. 985-4260 Last Chance for CHRISTMAS! Film to Video Transferring Have your classic family Super 8 & 8mm film transferred to video cassette, VHS, BETA, 8M, PAL. Offer expires Dec. 15/92 Flickers Video Superstore 1431 Marine Drive, N.Van. 988-3394 988-7778 2403 Marine Drive, W.Van. 925-9993 . ” 925-9994 “Your One Stop Entertainment Store Serving World Famous Fish & Chips in HORSESHOE BAY since 1946 BF ee expires Dec. 17/92 Last year 25 hampers full of food, toys and other items were prepared by various ICBC departments. A&W Food Services, a THE CHRISTMAS elves are hard at work collecting toys for people who cennot buy gifts for their children. The North Vancouver Christmas Bureau just opened their toy shop, and they need donations of new or near-new toys. Call 984-TOYS (8597) for more information. Drop boxes around the North Shere benefit both the Christmas Bureau and the West Van Santa Claus Fund (922-6522). Me © Mon.-Thurs. only f 4pm toclosing Bm © Horseshoe bay location only bureau sponsor for two years, has also organized several in- ternal charity fundraising events, including bake sales and toy sales, for its head of- . fice employees. One principal organization ~that has been a keen supporter of the Christmas Bureau over the years is the North Shore RESTORE YOUR FAVORITE For the same price of repairing your favorite boots, you can have them renewed — » full soles & heels * cleaned & polished * new insoles "QUICK COBBLER. "We repair with care” | CAPILANO MALL 980-9092 | News. It. is through the local newspaper that the Christmas Bureau’s message is most ef- fectively transmitted and received. From coordinating the distribution of drop-off boxes all over the North Shore, to conducting creative advertising and promotional campaigns, the News plays a very signifi- cant role in the overall success of the North Vancouver Christmas Buyeau. The North Vancouver Christmas Bureau extends a warm and personal thank you to all of its corporate sponsors. Buy the first entree, and receive a second entree of equal or lesser value, FREE! 6408 Bay Ste Street 3 West Veboouver 921 1739 Choose from quality brands BERNINA, ELNA, JANOME, HUSQVARNA, JUKI, OMEGA, PFAFF, WHITE JANOME 344 — Heavy duty. FA machine with stretch stiches and buttonholes. (Reg. $500) +288 (with this ad) ELNA 1500 —- Drop-in Rotary Hook. Extra wide stitch width and buttonholes. (Reg. $700) *388 (with this ad) OPEN MONDAY to SATURDAY 9: nar »P. M. HUSQUARNA 610 Swedish Quality, Industrial Strength. Full Rotary. Easy threading, buttonholes and stretch stitches. (Reg. $999.99) _ ‘599... | (with this ad)