From page 23 welcomes new members. Info: 926- 1919, “Thrift Shop. 2-8 p.m. Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., UNW Support : Groups ‘for’ women ‘ Confidential... Info: Emily . Murphy FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 Men's-Only Club. Info: 926-4375. _ Drop in square dancing takes place 10 am. to 12 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 E, 2nd St, N.V. For information call 987-8138. ; Kick Boxing Program, is taught 5:30-7 p.m.,- Tuesdays and Fridays at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 E. 2nd St., N.V, Info: 987-8138. - Kidfinders necds volunteers, Info: 251- 4332, SATURDAY, SEPT, 2. eR PNT TELUS ERT ENR Alanon Family Groups, offering sup- portive, confidential meetings for fami- lies and friends of alcoholics. Daily North Shore Meetings. Info: 688-1716, Bingo. 7 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas school. Info: 985-7761. Free. Positive Approach ‘counselling Services. Information session for par- ents of students wiih learning disability _concems, Info: 925-HELE.: SUNDA" ¥, SEPT. 3° Guided forest walks ‘und bus tours ongoing to. Oct. 15.°° Seymour, Demonstration Forest. Information 987- 1273, J House, 987-1773. Advonced Karate, using the Canadiar The: North .. Shore : Music Academy ff | -provides’ -caring and. quality music { “instruction’. on cello, flute, guitar, sax, ‘trumpet, violin, piano and, voice.’ ‘The. “Academy uses’: traditional . and | ‘Suzuki “methods “for , violin and” piano. -.. For. § _ brochure c or, information call 922- 0971. All instruments ‘available iricluding: flutes, j Clarinets, saX, trumpets, Percussion kits, The North Vancouver Youth Band is the offi- li cial band of both the City of North Vancouver See more page 29 peas a ’ Fy skater ae ancantre ed paraitene : semacitrcelane ~ ~~ song The North. Vancouver Youth Band ! The West Vancouver ' ‘Youst been around ‘for 65: -years! ° Originally] and ‘the District ‘of North: Vancouver. The formed i in 1930, the band i is is seill producing} || NV YB is a community-based g group | that's in ‘its 56th season, having. been in continuous exis-|¥. fl tence since its formation in 1939. The NVYB has approximately 120 student members, aged]f H]7-to 21, enrolled into four different levels from] beginners to advanced... The members practice twice a week throughout the year. The band provides instrument-specif- ic instruction: to the members every. second Hl week -in addition to the regular practices: A ~Phigh: standari 1 | members of NVYB. have considerable pride:in {| their progress and achievements as well as hav- I | is demanded and achieved. Thel}. | played at! ‘Lincoln Center.i He i is very involved ‘in: bot ing great proup spirit and rautual ‘support.: The North Vancouver Youth Band” has. won|’ ~ {many awards in the past year. The Senior Band] “flachieved: Best. Canadian Band and Best Canadian’. Drill Team at the: Victoria, Day|f. | q Parade. in Victoria, B.C. ‘this past May. ‘The |: |e nas Onis — level eS) On . “REGISTRATION * ‘SEPTEMBER 11TH 30-7:30 PM” IRWIN. PARK | ELEMENTARY ,° 455 HAYWOOD: AVE WEST: VANCOUVER : Junior. Band won second place in their catego- "4 Hi ry at the Calgary Stampede - the second largest ea i parade i in North America!’ H }) The ‘North: Vancouver Youth Band is ; looking forward to an exciting year in 1996; Plans for: al Join The Band! Ages 9-19 — All Levels Welcome Ron 929- 3637: ‘Diane’ 984- 9969 3150 Colwood Avenue, North Van, ‘Call Ron. for.an appointment. :