2 - Sunday, June 4, 1995 - North Shore News

“Community Action Network

“Logo Design by Jane Franklin”

“Making it

Happen is Up

—6 toe Us”

You CAN Get Involved!

if you work, live or play in Lower

Lonsdale, the Lower Lonsdale (CAN)

Community Action Network invites you to

get involved in planning for the future. We ' do not represent any special interest group. . We’re your neighbours — residents with a . common goal: to make the Lower

- Lonsdale community a better place!

Your Ideas CAN Lead To Change!

- The Lower Lonsdale Community Action Network is reaching out to the community in several ways. Many creative ideas have been shared so far, but ideas need action! That’s why we have received $15,000 from the Healthy Communities Initiative Fund. This money will go to support small community development projects, to turn ideas into reality!

What CAN You Do?

Share your ideas. [t’s that simple! Here’s how: ¢ Come to Community Celebration Day. ¢ Submit an idea to the Action Fund.

¢ Join one of the action groups.

« Attend a Lower Lonsdale CAN’s meeting, held the first Monday of every month at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225, East 2nd Street, N, Van.

¢ For information about Lower Lonsdale CAN call Trish at Neighbourhood House: 987-8138.

Join us — The Lower Lonsdale Community Action Network! Call 987-8138! “If we unite, we will make it a stronger community and ultimately, a safe place to live.”

¢ 0 We CAN Work Together!

Surveying the Coinmunity To help understand people’s concerns, and suggestions for improvements, a professional telephone survey was conducted on behalf of Lower Lonsdale CAN. Here are a few findings. * People like Lower Lonsdale's history; distinct character; and multicultural population.

People are Concerned About:

* Noise, run-down properties, lack of safety, and vacant, unkept lots

2 Lack of affordable, good quality housing

« Lack of adequate transportation for seniors

Some Suggestions for Improvement:

* Build community spirit and improve neighbourhood communication

* Young people have good ideas. Let's listen! :

« Plan changes to the neighbourhood carefully

Resident, Lower Lonsdale

You're Invited To A Community Celebration Day

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Saturday, June 10, 1995 10:00 am ~ 5:00 pm North Shore Neighbourhood House 225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver

Bring the whole family for a day of community fun. Meet and mingle with your neighbours, exchange ideas, and learn more about the future of Lower Lonsdale!

'e Live entertainment

¢ A children’s art display

* An Info Fair focusing on

neighbourhood issues and ideas

* A display of North Vancouver City plans

for Lower Lonsdale redevelopment

* Findings of the “Safe City” Initiative

* Info about RCMP Community ;

Policing, Block Watch and Child Find ¢ A special youth forum calied “Speak for Yourself” (1—3pm)

¢ A supervised children’s play area

* Hot dogs and drinks

HEALTH