Prevent mower accidents IT IS time to get the lawn mower out of storage, clean it up and get it ready for action, and the District of North Vancouver Fire Department wants you to know that thousands of people are hurt every year in lawn mower accidents. Please remember the following safety careful mowing: @ never smoke while fucling a lawn mower or. other gasoline engine. e always turn the mower off and wait for the engine to cool down before you refuel. tips for * keep gasoline in approved containers (ULC, CSA, etc.) with a tight-fitting lid to keep the vapors inside. © if the mower is electric, check the cord carefully for frayed or damaged spots. If you have any problems, have the cord replaced by a reliable service centre. e don’t cut wet grass with an electric mower. © never leave a running mower unattended. Accidents take only a second to happen. For further information call the District of North Vancouver Fire Department non-emergency number at 986-7575. Park Royal hosts garden event GETTING IN the mood for sum- mer living will be made easy at Park Royal Shopping Centre’s Outdoor Lifestyles and Garden Show scheduled for Friday, April 20 to Sunday, April 22. The event includes exhibits from over 20 garden clubs and societies, commercial businesses representing outdoor activities, and an excellent lineup of demonstrations and lec- tures throughout the three days. An expert in gardening, Mr. Brian Minter, will be sharing his ideas for gardening in the ‘90s at 7 p.m. on Friday evening in the South Mail. Other demonstrations include safe boating, balcony also on sale. Contract own home ARE YOU thinking of building your own home? Have you heard horror stories from those who did and say ‘‘never again’’? You can make it a positive expe- rience by finding out about the common pitfalls and how to avoid them. The class, Contracting Your Own Home, focuses on such topics as selecting and buying a fot, choosing a good contractor, the New Home’ Warranty Program, construction contracts, financing, builder’s liens and what to do if you are not satisfied with the work. Attend the free law class on: Contracting your own home at Champlain Heights Community Centre, 3350 Maquinna Dr. (58th and Kerr), on Wednesday, April 25, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pre-register at 437-9115. gardens, landscape lighting, com- posting and a slide show of garden tours to England. “This year’s show is chock full of exhibits and activities,”’ Due to a massive overstock situation Singer Sewing Machine is of- fering for sale to the public a limited number of 1990 Singer Ultra Lock model 1432 sergers. It has everything you need to sew, trim and finish all in one easy step. Sews an overlock seam and flat lock Stitch @ exclusive free arm @ swing away knife. The Perfect companion to a sewing machine! Just think — 70% of sewing is seam finishing and edge finishing. Your price with this ad $429, suggested retail $749. Model 14U34 and Model 14U85 Capilano Vacuum & Sewing Machine Centre Ltd. 1048 Marine Drive North Vancouver 988-5503 — . URY ————————— __ _ RENOVATIONS BATHROOMS and KITCHENS —— Serving You Since ’69 eCABINETS eFIXTURES Kelly Millin, Park Royal market- ing coordinator. ‘‘Everyone is real- ly excited about presenting one of the largest events of this type that says the North Shore has seen.”’ Sale ends Thurs., April 26/90 Store Hours Mon.-Sat. 9-6 Friday 9-9 & eSHOWROOM *CUSTOM DESIGN *COMPLETE INSTALLATION & RENOVATION *CULTURED MARBLEE eCOUNTER TOPS’ fj eTILES & FLOORING *SHOWER DOORS Tour UBC garden THERE ARE seven theme gardens in the UBC Botanical Garden and twice-monthly Sunday tours will begin April 29. The first tour will focus on rhododendrons, while subsequent tour highlights will include roses, perennials and the Physick and Herb garden. Tours leave the gatehouse of the New Botanical Garden Centre, 6804 Southwest Marine Dr., at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and take between 60 and 90 minutes. Admission to the Botanical Garden is $3, which includes the tour. For more information call 228- 4208. Rhododendrons bloom THE SCENT of rhododendrons is filling the air in the David C. Lam Asian Garden at the UBC Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden is now open every day from 10 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m., so that visitors can stroll the gardens in ihe evenings. Admission to the garden is free on Wednesdays. For more infor- mation call 228-4208. e VANITY CABIN ETS {in stock) 153 West 3rd St., NVancouver 825 W. 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