36 = North Shore News - Friday, September 15, 2000

The North Vancom Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence: ‘Awards

am 2000

7:00 to:10:00° pin, North Shore Conference Centre

On the 25th of October business men and women from across the North Shore will gather to honour business excellence. The Chamber of Commerce and the presenting sponsors will salute excellence in entrepreneurship, longevity, community service, youth, innovation and leadership in business.

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Third Annual Business Excellence Awards. These awards are intended to publicly recognize local area businesses

~ that have demonstrated a continued passion for excellence and

to promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community. In partnership with the. -

_. Business Development Bank of Canada and the North Shore

‘News, this annual aveards program leaves a legacy through the

. .- stablishment of a bursary for a Nort Vancouver student _ - Pursuing business studies. .

| ELIGIBILITY

“ Individuals or organizations imay nominate themselves or others . im any of the six categories. All businesses located in the City or : Distzict of North Vancouver are eligible. - : Those who you nominate will be asked by the Chamber to

complete a nomination package including a business resume or

” biography, additional letters of support, and a letter ensuring the ~" financial well being of the business from a Banker or

" Accountant, A panel of judges will determine the award

: recipients based on these submissions.

‘Bisiness Fax: -have received permission : ‘to nominate them for this award.

NOMINATIONS

FRIDAYS

It’s About Time I Learn To Dance: Beginners workshops, 7-8:30 p.m., followed by open practice dance until 10 p.m. at Memorial Gym, 23rd 5:. and St. Georges Ave. $18/person. Info: 987-7529 or 926-2785.

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group meets the first Friday of every month, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the West Community Health Centre, 990-22nd St. WV. Contact 926-8233.

SATURDAYS

Wild Bird Trust of B.C.: Free nature tours with natural- ist Al Grass at Maplewood Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., N.V. Access through Environment Canada parking lot, all trails are flat and wheelchair accessible. Second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Info: 924- 25

» SUNDAYS

Timeless “Tales: Sundays, : ’ from 1-3 p.m. Hear a tale or

two about North Vancouver's

past at the PGE Railway

Station. Info: 987-5618. °

Summer 2000. Heritage Hikes: Most Sundays to Oct. 15, 10 am. to mid-day. Friends of Cypress: Provincial Park Society sponsor a series of hikes to help the public become familiar with Cypress

Provincial Park: All hikes are .

free but pre-registration is required. Call. 925-9392. or 922-7949 for . information (before 9 p.m.). : ‘

Gatherings in the | Park: Sundays,. 10:30. a.m.’ at

Emeraid Park, 250 E. 2nd St.,

N.V. Inspirational talks and .: music.. Everyone” welcome. Bring a blanket ora their. Info: 987- 6985. at

. MONDAYS

Buddha-Dharma - Sangha: ' Free weekly meditation meet- ings, in the tradition ‘of Zen

Master Thich’ Nhat Hanh, at.”

the North Vancouver City Library every Monday at 7 p.m. People of all back- grounds are. welcome. Newcomers are asked to call Wayne at 988-7680.

North Shore Toastmasters: Learn public speaking, com- munication and leadership skills in a friendly supportive environment... Meetings are Monday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Guests are welcome. Info: Li Ying, 926-8785 or Jan, 904- 0 6 I 6

<khubyarjan@hotmail.com>.

NVRC Outdoor Ciub meets - the: fast 2 Monday’ of : cach

-month. Ongoing tips weekly. “Pickup che. Mountain News at~’

all“ North: Van. recCentres or: all 983- “6444, ext. 2966.” Leche’ League.’ North. Shore meets the frst Monday :: of every month at Lynn Valley - United Church, - 3201. Mountain: Hwy., N.V., . from 10. a.m.-noon. Bresstiveding «

Support for mothers and preg- .- nant women. Babies welcome. :

Info: Sandra at 988- 1284.

Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 620 Beatty St., Van. Info: Don at 946-8130 or 666- 4368 on Monday after 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Whist Drive: Meets the third _ Tuesday of each month (Sept. 19) at St. Agnes Church hall, 530 E. 12th St, N.V., atl p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: 980-7623

Quay Speakers Toastmasters invites you to attend a meet- ing on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m... Be introduced to public speak ing in a friendiy, fun and sup- portive atmosphere. . Learn leadership skills and increase © - your confidence. Info: April at - 661-2786 or Joyce at .980- 5644. :

The North Shore Mothers : of Multiples is a support group for parents: of. twins, triplets, etc. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the last. Tuesday. of every month. (except December) at the fire hall on E. 13th St.; N.V. Info: Shai Henshaw’ at: 987- <smheashaw@home.com> Single Mother’s : Progra: meets the second ‘and: fourth Tuesday of the! menth, from

:- 10:30 a.m.-noon at the ‘North’

Shore Women’s Centre, 944 W. 6th St, NV. Workshop, then have coffee and socialize: » with’ other: ‘single: mother Info: 984-6009. re

; Mom’s "Tame: Out: Support: ‘group based on Biblical princi

“ples every’. Tuesday, « 9:30-

Alzheimer Early... Stage. Support Group: For. individ- uals with early stage Alzheimer’: or related dementia, meets the:

first Monday of every’month,: '

1-2 p.m.. Info: Jim Tildesh 926-8233. a :

_Co-Dependents Anonyinois

=mects. every “ Monday, p.m.; in’ the. basement of :S ‘ Martin’s wan ican’. Church. 195 Es ; 12-ste program va

‘to develop healthy: i - ships. Info: 984-7480

11:30 a.m.; Delbrook Baptist Church; 515 W. Windsor Rd. N.V. Child. care p! rogram and bible: studies: for was of vali

ages. Info: 929-5524:

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* Monday 9:00 am « Tuesday S/E 8:45 am - Tuesday 9:30 am, 5:00 pmé & 6:3 Wedinesday 5:00 pm - Thursday 12:00 noon, 5:00 pm & 6: 5

. Royal Canadian Legion (West vascamerh, 580 ~ 18th Street - Wednesday 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm

- North Shore Winter Club (North Shore/Mount Seymour) 1325: East Keith Road & Mountain Highway (upstairs)

* GLRIOSTEDS £ GOLTTORS . : aati tht thsi Co DP TNT TEE CR EO oa