The North Shore News asks North Shore residents to share with those in our community who are less fortunate. The North Vancouver Christmas Bureau, a program of the Family Services of the North Shore, and the West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund assists those who face difficulty through the Christmas season. Those individuals and families requiring assistance are referred by various social service agencies. Please Donate Early! Here are some suggestions & ideas from the Christmas Bureau staff that will help you bring’ joy to the families on their lists. Please donate early! We encourage you to send us new toys, unused not gift wrapped. We have a wonderful selection of stuffed tays this year but would like to receive items such as the ones listed below. * Infants & toddlers toys & clothes ¢ Preschool toys e Dolls & barbies * Action figures * Lego ¢ Tonka trucks SPORTING GOODS ¢ Hockey sticks & equipment ¢ Basketballs * Bicycle helmets ¢ Soccer equipment & balls GIFTS FOR TEENS ° Gift Certificates ¢ Baseball caps ¢ Art & Craft sets ¢ Popular board games * “Body Shop” type toiletries All food donations will be used for hampers or donated to the Harvest House West Vancouver North Shore Credit Union Park Royal South Royal Bank “North Yancouver Sussex 2996 Lonsdale 940 W. 16th St. North Shore CreditUnions 1100 Lonsdale North Shore News 1139 Lonsdale Lonsdale Quay 1080 Marine Drive 399 N. Dollarton 1247 Ross Rd. 3131 Edgemont Village 17th & Marine Drive Cash donations only Sussex 2397 Marine Drive Park Royal Concierge North & South Market Capilano Mall North Vancouver Chamber of Cornmerce Lynn Valley Mall 131 East 2nd West Vancouver 760 16th Street 6510 Marine Drive 4895 Marine Drive 965 Crosscreck Road North Vancouver 1110 Lynn Valley Road 480 Mountain Hwy. 550 Mount Royal 1221 W, i5th Street 165 E 13th 1610 Deep Cove Rd. Cash donations to 16th St. Firehall Please make cash donations at our office at 1139 Lonsdale Ave., and North Shore Credit Unions. Cash donations for West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund can also be sent to Box 91114, Station W, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 3N3.