iaetl P entors’ One Stop Starting September 15th, West Van. will be connected to the Seniors’ One- Stop Line (SOS) through its own extension. For the past nine years, the SOS has answered more than 25,000 inquiries from North Shore seniors on health services, housing, trans- portation, finance, and recreational, social, edu- cational and volunteer opportunities. The new extension, 925-7474, is sponsored by the ‘Friends of the Centre’, a fundraising arm of the West . Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre. For more information, call 925-7474 or 983- 3303, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ces ot Vision The “Faces of Vision” Millenium - Exhibition takes place Oct. 3 - 29 at the -. Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver. Come and enjoy a dramatic portrait exhibi- ‘tion by photographic artist Richard -. Montagna. Also on display - twelve large, _ beautiful, black & white portraits of the “Visions” North Shore Millenium Project Artists. This exhibition introduces the pub- lic to the life of the visionary artists behind the project. All twelve artists, plus _Richard Montagna, will discuss their work ‘on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 11:00 a.m., with an : Opening Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that t evening. Everyone welcome! ROSE U pen I House ~ ~Join your tocal fire fighters at West Van.’s four fire halis on the first day of ‘Fire Prevention Week. Take a tour, sit in ‘the tracks and watch a fire/safety video. ” Fire fighters will share their experiences _and answer your fire safety questions. When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Where: Fire Hall #7 (760 16th St.), Fire hall #2 (6510 Marine Dr), Fire Hall #3 (4895 Marine Dr.) and Fire Hall #4 (965 - Crosscreek Rd.). fire-enzie Visit the fire hall; meet a fire fighter, learn - ‘about fire safety and make crafts at this “family event for all ages. The fun takes place Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at West Van. Fire Hail #1 (760-16th St.) For more information, piease call 925-7270. Pre-registration required! : Your source fer West Vancouver District news and information 750 17th Street, West Vancouver Tel: 925.7000 * Fax: 925.5999 www.westvancouver.net That time of year: ‘Council and staff are developing a “process of information-sharing and resident consultaiion to help them plan for Budget 2001. A series of meetings and open. house presenta- tions will take. place throughout - November, with final budget - deci-: ‘sions .and. bylaws in: place: by. mid-" December. oe “For staff to begin their work of drafting. : departmental budget. proposals: and. work programs, we ‘need some prelimi : : nary advice from residents, Please take time to send us your: ‘views'on the fol-. : 8° ‘more. effic intly. fs) cost-effectively? © ‘Priorities jor Bldg 2001. will: be r e. ‘THE WATERFRONT cComMuUNIT “region’s’ Community Centres one step ahead West Vancouver's recent selection of two architectura? firms has moved | plans for the Civic Centre Community Centre and Gleneagles Community Centre one step further. Mayor and Council have chosen Hotson Bakker Architects for the. Civ Centre project. The firm has a proven track record in creating places witha ‘heart’ for the community. Their experience in integrating parking .—. and successful open space design will help the , District achieve its Civic Centre. The firm will be responsible for overall site design and liaison _ with the architectural firm responsible for the Aquatic Centre project, Roger Hughes & Partners A;:chitects. The District is pleased . to work with Hotson Bakker on this impor- ’ tant project, building on the core vision and ' plans of Baker McGarva Hart. Patkau Architects, selected for the Gleneagles | J project, is a young Vancouver-based firm known internationally for award-winning excellence and innovation in design and sus- tainable buildings. Part of its site design will | take into consideration the movement of Marine Drive, to accommodate Open House on Sept. 28. at. Nort TransLink at West Vancouver Council _ Translink will be presenting to Counci] on Oct. 2, as part of Council’s . regular ~ meeting — at 7:30p.m. The presentation wil! pro- vide background on Translink'’s Strategic Transportation Plan 2000- 2005, and..include . financing opticns. It’s a great opportunity to learn. what the Plan means to the. transportationsystem.. . ‘Translink, will also. be: holding” an. Vancouver District .°Hal 355Queens Road, North.Vancouy from 6:00 to 9:00p.m. For more informatio TransLink at 444-5777 or visit th website at) www.translink.b