CENTRAL LONSDALE TABLES unfold and groan with goodies at the Third Annual. Giant Community Garage Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, April 6 at the Lonsdale Recreation Centre skating rink (23rd and Lonsdale). The mega-sale i, sponsored by the North Shore News and Host, Lions Club of North Vancouver. What’s hor at the Mother of All Garage Sales? Prepare to stock up on garden equipment, tools, toys, small furniture, appliances, kitchei ware, CDs, video games and bouks. The Lynn Valley Lions will have a refreshment tent set up on site. Secondary school stu- dents will be on hand for face painting throughout the day. Entertainment will be provided by Read, the North Shore News mascot, the Lions Club mascot and “a surprise cle- ment”. Admission proceeds will be put to good use by the Lions Club. Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for those aged 10 to 15 years and free for chil- dren under 10, LIAN CANTON THE Coastal Cruisers Four Wheel Drive Club will be con- ducting a cleanup at Lynn Canyon on Sunday, April 13. lub members plan to use winch-equipped Landcruisers and rappelling gear to recover discarded appliances, old tires and car parts that are beginning to clutter the area, The club ts working with North Vancouver District stafF ty help keep the park clean. The Coastal Cruisers is a fourwheel drive organization dedicated to the joys of owning and operating a Toyota Landcruiser and the continued preservation and access of B.C. wilderness areas. CYPRESS BOWL LACING up skates instead of ski boots, Cypress . Bowl Blizzard took to the GM Place ice recently in a charity hockey fundraiser against 99.3 The Fox. The Blizzard, comprised of Cypress Bow! employees, beat The Fox 7-5, But more impor- tantly, $1,100 was raised for Canuck Place. Prior to the main event, the Vancouver Thunder! edged the West Vancouver Peewees 5-4. Cypress GM Wayne Booth thanks everyone who partici- pated in the fun-filled night. CAPILANO HIN Lee of North Vancouver expresses gratitude to the dri- vers, passers-by and pedestrians who offered theit help after Lee’s vehicle was crashed into by a speeding car at approxi- mately 5:20 p.m.on Feb. 27 in the 2100-block of Capilano Road. Said Lee, “After the acci- dent, a lor of unknown faces came to our assistance. Some of them helped my mother to get out from her driver’s seat. She was trembling at thar moment, and she was immediately pro- vided with a blanket. One lady gave us water and another lent me her cellular phone so that J could inform my nearest rela- tive, “We applaud the gencrosity of these ordinary people whe chose to spend their invaluable time in assisting us right after the accident. Full credit should be given to them wha, through their generous acts, have demonstrated that it is this human zouch which makes this country a great place to live.” eee We'd like to share informa- tion about the folks who are making a difference in your neighborhood. Forward all information, including your name, address and telephone number, to Neighborhoods c/o Michael Becker. E-mail fo michacl@nsnews.com Fax to 985-2104. Mail to. North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, V7M 2H4. “ WoIEOU ERD. ANsiea | Good stuff, cheap THE Third Annual Giant Community Garage Sate takes piace 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at the Lonadate: 7 Recreation Centre at 23rd and Lonsdaie. Glovanni Diross and Larry Rantz show some items available af tha event. The sale is sponsored by the North Shore News and Host Lions Ciub of North Vancouver. Jolunteer spirit celebrated COMMUNITIES across Canada will be celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 13 to 19, The week is set aside to thank and honor those who donate time and energy to their fellow citizens and to the many worthwhile causes they believe in. The week is also meant tw increase public awareness of the vital contribution that volunteers make to our communities and to Canadian soci- ety as a whole. On the North Shore, for the fourth consecutive year, North Shore Community Services (NSCS) is spon- soring the Name Someone Whose Heart is in the Righs Place campaig cele- bration of the volunteering Over the past few weeks organiza- tions and individuals have been nomi- nating volunteers who they think are good examples of volunteering. From those people nominated a’ cumuiittee chosen by the NSCS board selects six typical volunteers from across the North Shore. These volunteers will be honored at a gala reception to be held April 15, National Volunteer Spirit Day, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver. ; See our p fltyerin this issue! It’s bright yellow and should reach every house on the North Shore. Copies available in-store. . Grows successfully - 7 outdoors in our climate! Hanging Basket -supplies naw — >, tn stock! “WITH ALL WE KNOW, IT HAS TO GROW.” MAPLE LEAF GARDEN CENTRES OPEN SEVEN DAYS: MON-SAT 9:30 to 6. SUNDAY 10 to 5. NORTH VANCOUVER: 1343 LYNN VALLEY ROAD 985-1784 WEST VANCOUVER: 2558 HAYWOOD AVENUE 922-2613 BC Ferries invites you and your family to help us celebrate the arrival of our brand new Century Class vessel, the MV Skeena Queen. Date: Sunday, April 6, 1997 Time: 10am to 2 pm Place: Canada Place, Vancouver Take advantage of this opportunity to stroll the decks, see special displays, tour the wheelhouse and engine room, and discuss the finer points of the ferry with officers and crew. We'll have activities for the kids, and refreshments for all, so come out and see a whole new class of vessel designed ro meet the needs of our Guilt Islands passengers. We look forward to welcoming you aboard this outstanding example of B.C. shipbuilding! BC FERRIES