oSlaft \et Check out these pages because there’ s plenty to do this summer! KIDZ BIZ «KIDZ BIZ ¢ KLDZ BIZ * KIDZ -BIZ’> KIDZ BIZ. * KIDZ BIZ ** KIDZ BIZ * : Our largest ZIM #216 ZIM. Zt ZIM ; Boys & Girls | Sizes infants-6X 25-40%... on Choose from over 3,500 garments Prices From: Now SAVE 20.00 Overalls 29.99 T-Shirts 12.59 8.41 9.21 Wednesday, June 10, 1998 — North Shore News ~ 27 Book packages many ideas for tons of fun “WHAT are we doing today, Mom?” “Dad, I’m bored. Can’t we do something fun?” If this sounds all too fa.niliar, take heart. Help is on the way just in time for summer vacation. The 1998 edition of The Complete | Guide to Fun with Kids! is now available and packed with activities, attractiuns and events for chil- dren of all ages. The guide has more than 450 listings; everything from toddler — groups to concerts in the park to crab fishing. Each listing includes use- ful and = and often referred to information organized in an easy-to- find format. Sandra Ferguson, mother of two and co- author of the guide said, “We saw a real need for local information not only for newcomers and new parents, but for working parents who just don’t have the time to keep on top of the latest activities and attractions.” The guide _ includes attractions from all over the Lower Mainland, including a special section just for the North Shore. It includes suggestions for sunny and rainy day adven- tures, picnic spots, birthday party venues, and plenty of fun, free alternatives. A calendar lists special events in and around the Lower Mainland throughout the year. A detailed index will help children and parents find their favorite places and activities quickly. For those who like to surf the "Net, the guide includes a directory of web sites for the veriues listed in the guide. It’s a valuable resource for parents and caregivers. The Complete Guide to Fin with Kids! costs $9.95 and is available at Kidsbooks, Save-on- Foods and Coles in North Vancouver and at The Secret Closet in West Vancouver. Here are some examples of “fun with kids” on the North Shore: Fue com! OD caren if @ Outdoor water parks are a great way to coul down on hot summer days. The North Shore has a number of water spray parks and small wading pools that are open during the sum- mer months. In North Vancouver, Mahon Water Park (Mahon and 15th Strect) is super- vised daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Junc 29. Unsupervised spray parks are open daily during July and August at Draycort Park [ty tp Kg, Sv | eee ENJOY summer lar with the Complete Guide to Fun with Kids. (Westover and Draycott Road), Eldon Park (Ruby Ave.), Myrtle Park (Cove Cliff Road) and Viewlynn Park (Viewlynn and 27th Ave.) In West Var:couver, unsupervised spray parks and wading vools are at Horseshoe Bay Park, Ambleside Park, John Lawson Park and Dundarave Park. @ If beaches are where your children like to frolic, the beaches at Panorama Park and Cares Park in Deep Cove are supervised on sunny days. Panorama Beach is super- vised daily from June 27 to September 7 beginning at 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday through Thursday and until 8 p.m. Friday. Cates Beach is supervised from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and statutory holi- days. For more information about North Vancouver beaches call 983-6543 local 5011. . Ambleside and Dundarave beaches in West Vancouver are supervised daily, weather permitting. Lifeguards have been on duty at) Ambleside ‘since the May long weekend. Dundarave Beach willbe supervised beginning June” 28. Resides the: more popu- beaches, West Vancouver has many hid- den beaches that are worth discovering. .: - Stearman Beach, Eagle Harbour Beach Park or Whyte Bay are recommended. > @ Tiger Woods’ wannabes can spend their summers at Murdo Fraser Par 3 or Ambleside Par 3 Golf Courses. Both courses are open daily from 9 a.m. during the summer months. At Ambleside, players 8 to 1] years old must. be accompanied by an adult and at Murdo’ Fraser players must be 10 years old to piay. For older children and teenagers, Boards, Baskets and Blades beside the concession at Ambleside Beach offers skateboarding, rollerblading, bas- ketball and ball hockey. @ Once again, the summer air. will be filled with the sounds of music on the North Shore. Every Friday night from July 3 to August 28, Deep Cove will be the site of Concerts in the Cove. Beginning at 7 p.m., musicians will per- form music from Celtic to , Bluegrass. 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