ed Here’s what’s new at the local library Everything from cars to NEW AT Capilano Library this month are a selection of books on topics currently attracting a lot of attention in the media. An Ocean . Apart “by David Dimbleby and David Reynolds ex- plores the complex relationship be- tween Britain: and . the “ United States in the twentieth century. Those who have followed the BBC-PBS series of the same name will de intrigued by the greater depth: and detail the book pro- vides. Also on a political theme, | Volunteer " CONTRIBUTE TO the strength of your. neighborhood by giving as a volunteer; Community means par- | ticipation.- EMERGENCY SOCIAL SER- .VICES want people to provide * emergency relief for victims of any disaster affecting the North Shore. Duties could include preparing. meals, first-aid, clothing,. and lodging. Volunteer should be calm : and able to help peeple during an emergency. One session per month for initial traini «SPECIAL -EVENT «planning .~ . team seeks members to plan and «» implement a late August brunch/ : fund raiser for . local women’s organization. Occasional evening meetings. Must be sensitive to women’s issues and willing to work | cooperatively. ‘ASSISTANT CAMP COUNSELLORS for one week periods during summer months. Involves - helping - mentally.” and _ 14 = Wednesday, Jane 7, 1989 - Capilano Chronicle Richard Bassett’s Waldheim and Austria gives the genuine historical background behind the Waldheim scandal of 1986. It is also a detail- ed and perceptive description of how Austria arrived at its current ‘position in the modern world. Very much in the news are topics © related to the earth’s environment, and the depletion of the ozone layer i in parsticuiar. - In The Hole in the Sky, noted science writer John Griffin ex- plores the issues behind this most pressing ecological problem, and makes suggestions as to what we helpline ‘physically - handicapped campers with sports, recreation, and leisure.. Must be caring, devoted, and have high energy~ level. Beautiful setting near Squamish. SWIMMING AIDE to. physi- cally handicapped young woman. Must be able to swim. Tuesday evenings 8:30 to 10:50 p.m. ~ SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS group has openings for public rela- tions and fund-raising volurteers. Activities inciude preparation of news releases, distributing posters and brochures, workshop plan- - ning, fund-raising strategizing. Also, openings | members, preferably people who have acted as caregivers for an ag- .. ing person. - Tf you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities ‘call Dru at. 985-7138 at the North Shore Information and Volunteer ' Centre, 2 participating agency of the United Way. Bridge holds party CAPILANG.. SUSPENSION _ Bridge and: Park is celebrating its 100th birthday in a manner truly - befitting the occasion. - . - On Sunday, June 11, starting at 8:30 2a.m., festivities will be taking place. all day to commemorate the ov The offi cial ceremony, including « the cake cutting, balloon release and VIP speeches, is scheduled for « “21 a.m.,-and the centennial totem » pole will be blessed during a 1 p.m: ceremony. . - Throughout the day, party-goers will be entertained by native Indian dancers, park heritage tours, ghost stories, a children’s entertainer, 2 .. salmon barbecue, Fiddlers Three, Sweet Adelines, a bag piper, RCMP Mountie, Friendly Charac- ters and Clowns, antique cars and period costumes. .-: -- On this day, seniors and children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are admitted free. Others may purchase . two-for-... one Centennial passes. for $5, which are valid until Jan. 31, 1990. The park is located at 3735 Capilano Road. Call 985-7474 for more information. ey THE HARMASAVE PRICE. - for board: can do to help — both locally and internationally. The recent soccer tragedies in Europe make Violence and Sport by Michael D. Smith doubly topi- In a serious and scholarly in- vestigation, the author examines various theories as to. the real problems that give rise to such in- cidents. In a more popular vein, there is a new John T. Molloy’ s New Dress for Success. __ If questions such as “Should my suspenders have button summer. Get a jump on next season... Basketball for boys & girls Volleyball for girls | Next issue, the Chronicle wilt award 2 camps. For the past 20 years Dan Miscisco’s All Star Camps have been providing high quality instruction in Basketball and Volleyball at week-long camps conducted throughout the North Shore. For boys and girls in Grades 5-12, each day involves 3¥2 hours of intense fun-filled instruction. There are more than seven convenient locations on the North Shore, with weekly sessions throughout the For detailed infonnation about the camps all 9§25-3759. fasteners?’” are of burning impor- tance in your life, Molloy’s update of his guide will be just the job. And those into the mysteries of body rhythms will. want to read The Secrets Our Body Clocks Reveal by Susan Perry and Jim Dawson, an.introduction to chronobiology which discusses sleep_ patterns, diet, and the op- timum time for work and play. Back in fashion after many years is Art Deco, and devotees can trace the style from its fin-de-siecle orig- ins to its current rejuvenation in Dan Klein’s In the Deco Style. Enter below and send or drop it in to the CAPILANO CHRONICLE, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vencouver, Y V7M 2H7. Attention: All Star Camps Contest. ~ oan All winners will be notified by telephone and names will be published at the conclusion of the five week contest. : o Youngsters in Grades 5-12 are eligible to win 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC. V7M 2H4 > costumes, jewelry to furniture is covered. And finally, there is a fascinating new book from Carolyn Marvin called Wien Old Technologies were New, which demonstrates how the electrical in- ventions of the late nineteenth cen- tury: — especially the telephone and the electric light — changed and shaped our entire society. .. This is a comforting book for all those who‘ view our. current tech- nological innovations with suspi- cion. AM AC a hee) porn bce i tea Scan EN