~ BULLETIE BOARD BARRY BECHTA reads from his book, I am Creating My Own Experience, Sunday, Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m., Aquarius Rising at Lonsdale Quay Market. Info: - 986-9100. FAMILY. STORY BOARDS >» DISPLAY created: by North. Shore families for Community Livin Month. Entertainment for the whole family, . biting Oct. 1, 3: p.mat Capilano, ‘Mall. Info: 904- : 4087. SEYMOUR: -° RIVER HATCHERY. _-. OPEN -HOUSE: Sunday, Oct. 1. Bus APRLIENTE aN DO” will shuttle visitors from 10 am.-+ p.m. from Rice Lake gate to the hatchery and back. Activities include a salmon bar- becue, tours and games and activities for kids. WINE TASTING FESTI- VAL: Fund-raising event: to support The Rorary Club of Lions Gate Youth at Risk pro- jects. Monday, Oct. 2, 7:30-10 p-m., Capilano Mall grand court. An evening of wine tast- ing, finger. food and prizes... Tickets are $25 (tax receipt for $15). Info: 984 6880. CAN MEN AND WOMEN REALLY BE FRIENDS? Four-pazt: series about men, women and their relationships starts Gt. 3 with Singles of All Ages at the North Shore Unitarian’. . Church, Mathers, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are. §5-or by donation and ‘available at the door. All ages welcome. Info: 926-1621. FREE RAJA YOGA ‘MEDI-. TATION: Eight weekly classes e maT URE 370° | See more fllowing page a Seana Lancaster News Reporter dlancaster@usnews.com NO matter where on the North Shore you are, the ocean is never far away. From Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, the waterfront plays a kev role in the eco- nomic and social life of our community. Save Our Shores is a North Vancouver community group dedicated to protect- ing, preserving, restoring and enhancing the waterfront. Last weekend the group sponsored” a Waterfront Walk” along the Dollarton waterfront from Cates Park to Panorama Park. Participants enjoyed. an” interactive eco-play which focused .on stewardship of . riparian areas, and district staff were on hand to answer questions about the ecologi- cal importance of the fore- “shore. ‘The group. has lots ‘of-: information for those. of us. who: live ‘and play. near the water, so for. those. who couldn’t make it on the walk, here» are “Twelve Simple * Steps to Keep Your Paradise Intact”: . @ Keep: your waterfront lot well-treed — never clearcut. - @ Protect shoreline. vegeta- tion; replant areas lacking . shrubs and.trees with native species. Start a buffer strip by leav- . ‘ing some grass uncut near the “Discovery “ NORTH Vancouver District staff members Kevin Bell (left) and Ken Bennett were on hand at Strathcona Park last weekend to tell “Discovery Waterfront Walk” ' ticipants about the ecological Importance of the waterfront. Dstt water. a Build at. least 30 metres away from the shore. “Give. clear instructions ro - your contractors and monitor their work, : @ Avoid Spilling fuels, antifreeze, . paint thinner. or other chemicals on land. or ‘water — clean up fast! @ Don’t use fertilizers, pesti- cides, or herbicides near the | Water, “BE Use only phosphate: -free - _Soaps, detergents, and clean- “ers in your home. -. . Mi Pump out your septic’ ‘tank. _tegulacly —> every. two to. three years. | ® Extend the life of your sep tic system by avoiding additives water consumption. @ Refuel your boat with care . — don’t spill a drop. ° ° & Watch your boat’s wake - —. "it causes erosion! . > Note: always check’ local : regulations before building or. making changes te". your ‘shoreline. * : Caring for, your, shorelin NORTH SHORE CREDIT UNION ° ‘and minimizing: You will help preserve water, » quality ‘and. safegu: j family s health. You'll also’ protect th beauty: ‘of: your: paradise. -maintaining. its’: investmen value Evtra’ benefits: inclide: more timé/to relax and enjoy the view: This ‘information. was ‘pre : pared oy The’ Living by. Water _ Project: To: find, aut: more; -check., out: the Web: site “: