Wruter 1998 rom, ;, TO You The merchants of Lonsdale Quay Market and Shops wish you a werld of joy and a home warmed by the love of family and friends. We hope you have time to relax and enjoy the special moments of the season and invite you tu join us tora few of our own holiday celebrations. From a festive party complete with fireworks, to daily choir concerts, strolling minstrels and a visit with Santa, there's fun and entertainrnent for all ages! DECEMBER EVENTS A cajoling we go! December 2nd to 24th Everyday throughout the month of December, the sounds of young choir voices and professional carolers will fill the Quay with the spirit of Christmas. In addi- tion to North Shure School choirs and community groups, the Rotunda will be home to Jane Trojan, an inspiring pianist who has donated her time to soothe last minute shoppers ac Lonsdale Quay. See back page for more special perfor- mance listings. 3rd Annual Community Christmas Celebration and Spectacular Festive Fireworks Friday, December 4th, 7:00pm Lonsdale Quay Market and Shops invites you co marvel in the Community Christmas event of the season! Complete with fireworks, carol ships, free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, a choir performance by the VOC Soul Gospel Choir, a special visit from Santa Claus and children’s enter- tainer Joey Hanlon, this evening is one you won't want to miss! Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item, a new toy or a cash donation for the North Shore Christmas Bureau. The event is co-spon- sored by C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd., AM 1040 Radio and Tymac Launch Services. Santa's Workshop Every Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas 11:00am-5:00pm This year Santa is bringing his workshop to Lonsdale Quay. Come and visit with Sanra in a parent free workshop while he makes toys and tells jolly old renditions of his favorite Christmas stories. Santa's workshop is located across from the ball- room on the second level. See back page for more information. 7 bebe et Lansdale Quay Market's Guide To Gaod Lining Join us at the Quay for a Spectacular Festive Fireworks Disalay on December 4th. Season Celebrate onsdale Quay Market and Shops invites you to marvel in the Christmas event of the season! Our 3rd Annual Community Chzistmas Celebration and Spectacular Festive Fireworks Event will be held on the Harbour Deck at 7:00pm on Friday, December 4th, 1998. There will be lots of free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, an energetic performance by the VOC Soul Gospel Choir and a Christmas message from Mayor John Loucks. Children’s entertainer, Joey Hanlon, will host this extravagant evening and there will be a special visit from Santa Claus. Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item, a new toy or a cash donation to help the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau. ¢resh discoveries www.lonsdalequay.com Christmas Proclamation In honour and recognition of the Community Christmas Celebration, tie following was proclained on, Monday, November 23rd, 1998: “WHEREAS the community in all its diversity joins together to celebrate the spirit of the season: and WHEREAS families, frends and neighbours of all ages share with one another the goodwill and spirit of a traditional commu- nity Christmas; and WHEREAS children are encouraged to partici- pate, thus providing them with a model and a memory for further community enhancement; NOW THEREFORE 1, John Edwin Loucks, Mayor of the City of North Vancouver do hereby proclaim the day of December 4, 1998 as Community Christmas Celebration Day in the City of North Vancouver.” A Reason to Give The Tree of Hope is back in our Rotunda for another season to help the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau and us, give to North Shore Families. The tree is covered with red envelopes marked $25, $50. $75 and $100 hoping you will join us in sponsoring families in need. Purchase an envelope and you'll be adding to our Christmas hampers for several North Shore Families. It’s an easy way to give and you can be sure that your donation will help a neighbouring fami’; have a mecrier Christmas. (fax receipts provided) North Vancouver Christmas Bureau The North Vancouver Chriscmas Bureau gives assistance to chose needing extra help to observe Christmas by pro- viding: * The opportunity to be “sponsored” by another family or group. * Christmas Hampers to those who can not be “sponsored” due to the unavail- ability of a donor. * A no-charge toy shop visit, by appoint- ment only, to parents and custodial care- givers For further information on the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau contact the Family Services of she North Shore at 988-5281 JB: