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JUNE DAYS: " SATURDAY, “JUNE 10 1989. AT. ILLAGE.

Edgemoni Village Days are fun for the whole family

BALLOONS, POPCORN and pony rides’ are things that always catch the attention of kids. On June 10, Edgemont Village is hop- ing to catch the attention of the entire community with its fifth an- nual Edgemont Village June Days celebration.

“It’s definitely a family affair,” chairman Greg Harris said of the annual event,‘‘There’s no alcohol being served. There will be some- thing for everyone.”’

From 9 to about 5 p.m., the whole village will come alive with Street entertainment and a host of activities for parents and children.

Edgemont has been celebrating June Days for the last five years <0 mark its revitalization project which gave the community new sidewalks, lamp posts, bright red awnings, its own logo, and cherry trees along the boulevard.

It is also a way for Edgemont merchants to thank the local community for their support, said Lisa Milligan of Poppins Children’s Wear.

Last year, June Days was “*packed full of people’ and Har- ris expects a similiar turn-out this year.

Beginning at 9 a.m., a mouth- watering pancake breakfast spon- sored by the Kiwanis Club kicks off at the Chevron service station.

Indulge in a stack of buttermilk pancakes — you'll need the energy to get you through the day!

After breakfast children can enter their bicycles in a bike dec- orating contest at Highland school at 10 a.m. There will be different age categories, and prizes will be handed out to owners of the best decorated bikes.

The RCMP will be on hand throughout the day for a bicycle identification session.

The highlight of the day — the parade — begins at 11 a.m. at Highland school.

A throng of colorful costumes, decorated cars and bands will wind its way along Woodbine, down Connaught Drive and Edgemont Boulevard, which will be closed to traffic from Connaught to Queens.

“We really do one and a half circuits of the route,”’ says parade organizer Peggy Goodman.

The parade is a local effort, in- volving people of all ages and walks of life in the community.

“It’s a fun day and it’s a family day,’’ Goodman says.

The younger entrants in the parade include the Rangerettes, a group of baton twirlers, of ages three to 13

And Snow White will be leading a group of children from the

library. The Boy Scouts and the Highlands Little League — all in uniform — will be out in full force. Kids will also be showing off their newly decorated bikes.

The North Vancouver Youth Band will be entertaining spec- tators along the way with their music, and Buddy and Chugger are sure to raise some laughs with their clown train. .

Not to be missed is the Freddy Fuddpucker Band — or the Freddy Fuds, for short. The Rotary Club’s duck will be in full feather for the parade and a stage coach will also be joining in and giving free rides after the parade.

Watch for Mayor Marilyn Baker, the fire truck, an organ gtinder and Job’s Daughters among the parade participants. Also entering for their first year is the Earth Group,a group of physi- cians against nuclear arms.

On behalf of the North Shore News and Edgemont Village's neighborhood newspaper, the Capilano Chronicle, sculptor Marke Mazeppa will take part in the parade. Mazeppa makes unique sculptu-es using newsprint. After the parade he will also be exhibiting his talent and skill in a booth.

Once the parade is through,look for a challenge at the Danish

Bakery at 12:30 p.m. where a pie- throwing contest is sure to draw a lot of laughs — and a lot of sticky faces, ‘‘It’s a way for customers to get even with the merchants,”’ jok-

Harris.

For 50 cents per pie, the com- munity can take aim at local mer- chants who will be braving their faces for 15 minutes at a time. Proceeds will go to the Chiidren’s Hospital.

At 1 p.m., stage entertainment will get under way at the intersec- tion of Highland and Edgemont Boulevard. Participants can expect a full slate of local entertainers — including the Rangerettes, the

Handsworth high school band and’

choir, Scottish country dancers, local singer Marcia Meyer, a barbershop chorus and more.

Everyone knows that a celebra- tion wouldn’t be complete without a cake — so Edgemont merchants have planned an official cake-cut- ting ceremony. Alderman Craig Clark will be doing the honors by cutting the birthday cake at 2:45 p.m. The Cleveland Otter Band will supply the music as hundreds of slices of delectable cake are handed out to all.

The excitement will continue throughout the day — so keep your whole day free. While parents

take in a salmon barbeque at Tor- chy’s Restaurant, children can hop on a pony ride, take a ride on a stagecoach or ride with a clown. Face painting is always a favorite among kids, or for something dif- ferent, Kidco Parties is setting upa children’s puppet-making workshop.

A petting zoo in the alley beside Hollyburn Lumber will provide 2 good opportunity for kids to learn about and become familiar with animals. Kids can also find out about fire safety through the North Shore Fire Safety House, sponsored by the North Shore’s fire departments.

For several years now, the firefighters have been giving various demonstrations on fire safety. Children can learn, among other things, how to escape a house fire safely.

Fer adults, a master gardener will be offering gardening tips out- side the Home Hardware store.

It’s not too late for parade en- thusiasts to sign up. Over 20 groups are presently signed up but there’s always room for more. Those interested can contact Peggy Goodman at 988-9424 for further

Everyone will find something to do at June Days, says Harris.