20 — Wednesday, February 3, 1999 — North Shore News

PHILOSOPHY CAFE: The
discussion for Wednesday, Feb.
3: “Is everything we do only
done for selfish reasons?” (the

“selfish = gene” theory).
Starbucks, 131 W. Esplanade,

7-9 p.m. Info: Peter Raabe
986-9446 or Starbucks 986-
3797,

ROCKRIDGE SCHOOL
The NOLOGY FAIR:
Thursday, Feb. 5:30-8:30
p.m. All sommanicy members,
elementary and secondary stu-
dents and parents are invited to
this informative and fin
evering of technology. Kids
can meet Techno Turtle and
receive tree sweatshirts, tridge
magnets or neon pencil prizes.
Students will lead interactive

classes and show student ani-
mation films and documen-
taries. Corporate trade booths
display the latest in gadgets in
the areas of clectronies, scott:
Ware, communication, hospi-
tality, public service, trans-
portation, entertainment. and

post-secondary _ institutions.
For more into call 981-1300.

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CHILLI WILLE: = Eagle
Harbour Community Centre's
Annual Family Fun event. is
Friday, Feb. 5 from 6-8 pum.
“Phis vear everybody's favourite
penguin is becoming a fire:
fighter.
rope rescue and auto-entyica-
tion, firetrucks,
games, food, cake and more.
Into: 92-2103.

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CONCERT:
Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30) p.am.,
North = Shore Unitarian
Church, 370 Mathers Ave.,
WV. Sing-a-long for all ages
and) play rhythms — from

U-PLAY

Doll house hobby passed on

From page 18

the way to the Merriticid’s
shop on the North Shore
because he hasn’t been able to
find decent selection anywhere
else. He is building a doll
house for his five-year-old
daughter. ©

her and keep het occupied so
she’s nor watching TV all the
time,” said Kauhausen,
Merrifield knows the grati-
fication that can come trom 3
child’s smiling face after receiv
ing a doll house made just for
them. Each of his eight grand-
children gor a doll house just as

One would think
Merrifield’s home would be
tilled with miniarure houses
bat it isn’t. He preters to leave
his work ar the shop where his
customers can enjoy it.

“The nice thing is that
when 1] get up in the morning
I'm glad to come to work. I'll

Demonstrations of

plenty of

around the world. No musi-
cal experience required.
Into: Kerry Burke at 924-
1449.

W.V. SENIORS’ STAMP
CLUB: Annual stamp exhibit
at Capilano Mall on Feb. 5, 6
and 7. Members will be in
attendance to answer ques:
tions.

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TRACING YOUR FAMILY
TREES: Saturday, Feb. 6, 1-3
pan Trace the history of vour
family and ancestars. This
workshop provides suggestions
on how and where to. start
your genealogical research.
Cost is $16.05, Register at
WA Museum and Archives:

925-7270.

RUMMAGE SALE:
Ridgeway Kids Ciab are hav-
ing a rummage sale on
Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 am. to 4
po. 410 E. 8th Sr NV. Lots
af toys, children’s items, sports
gear and household items tor
sale. Proceeds to programming
tor spring break activities.

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B.C. KIDNEY FOUNDA-
TION: (‘The Foundation
requires several hundred
North Shore volunteer can-
vassers tor their door-to-door
campaign in March. Hyou can
help please call) Darrell
Marklinger at 987-7694) and
leave your name and number.

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PERSONAL EMER-
GENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Training at Carson Graham
school, 2145 Jones Ave., N.V.,
starting Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7-9
p.m. tor three consecutive
Tuesdays, Free of charge.
Register 98G-8888_ course
#CE20-2.

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BLOOD DONOR CLINIC:
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30-8
pm.. Lions Gate Hospital,
medical dav centre. Into-line:
879-0001.
— Compiled by
Maron Coconile

Fax your event information to
O85-2104 or eomail
esbaran@usucws.cou>,

THE WINES

Over 30 Wineries fram
British Columbia
Oregon

Washington

THE FEAST

Prepared by these
Vancouver Restaurants -

Aqua Riva

soon as they were old enough.

“LT hope I get a smile out of never retire,” said Merrifield.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin, best-selling author, physician
and talk show host, will be broadcasting his show
live from The Queensdale Market at
3030 Lonsdale this Friday from 2 to 4 pm.

This is also your first chance to purchase Dr. Mirkin's
new book, "The 20/30 Fat and Fiber Diet Plan" ard to
have it signed by the Doctor himseif.

Boaters Wanted Your ticket to the boat show gives vou more than a great day for the entire family
— it also gives you a chance to win a ‘99 VW Beetle and a Zodiac/ Yamaha package? Check out the great deals
on boats, electronic gear, and almost every accessory you could imagine. And besides, you never know - you
could have another reason to look forward to next summer!

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More to do! More to see! Prizes Everywhere! « the ac Tel New Boaters Stage for
seminars and live music. * Fishing BC presents “Fishing with Shelley & Courtney” plus Kids Minnow Races
with Trout Unlimited Canada. ¢ The Mustang Superpool. Home of the White Spot Pirate Pak races, BC
Sailing demos, plus lots of hands-on water action! ¢ Shipwreck Lazertag {for kids under 12) plus Maritime
Museum kid’s boat building (Sat. & Sun.) ¢ Extreme Marine featuring the Bud Girls (Sat. & Sun.) Take the test
— Power & Sail Squadron's Boater Certification and the “Be a Better Boater Test.”

Cannery

Coal Harbour Bar & Grill
Diva at the Met

Ecco It Pane

Horizons

L'Arena Ristorante
Raincity Grill

Raintree at the Landing
Rex

The Salmon House

The Beach House

The Fish House

THE FUN

Auction & Raffle for -
Trips

One-of-a-Kind Art
Gourmet Dinners
Collector Wine Cellar
«. and more!

Friday, February 19, 1999
7.00pm

Sinclair Centre,
757 West Hastings,
Vancouver, BC

$75.00 per person
\Tickets available HOW!
Call BAMH 299-7851

All Proweeds to

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL

SHOW =

February 3-7, 1539 BC Place Stadium

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Sun 10 am te3 pm

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