324-321 1 for bus infomatian m i s h the new transit information telcpl~onc numb w ~ c b ~

m e into use on May 1. Call in for infomation pertsliajqg to ~ ~ e B . C . ' ~ ~ o a a n s i ~ s y s t c m , 6 : 3 0 a . m . t o i l : M p . n . ~ y . '

RACE EXPRESS tMw 8 - Mohcn Day TIS

and s.le of cnfb. Gate Memor- ial United Church. 803 Em 16th Aw.. 2:OO p.m.

tW 8 - Srning Fair. 675 Cha m Ava (North Road) Co- ~!d&m I0:OO a.m..4:DO pm.,

onsored by Ladies of Austin Y L , UI d

tMw 8 - Mohcn Day TIS and s.le of cnfb. Gate Memor- ial United Church. 803 Em 16th Aw.. 2:OO p.m.

tW 8 - Srning Fair. 675 Cha m Ava (North Road) Co- ~!d&m I0:OO a.m..4:DO pm.,

onsored by Ladies of Austin Y L , UI d --..._I ...... tMay 8 - Rumma@ Sale, Mt.

PlcuuntComaaunMV Centre. 3161 Ontario S t m t 11:30 a.m.-2:OO p.m.. sponsmed by Mi. Pleasant Eldcr Citizens Club.

+May 8 - Wothea Day Tea. Ee.emufi&i Unilrd Cbwh buK- msnt. 4580 Gathard St.. 2:OO - 4.111 "-

Special e x p m bum to thof oughbd ndly at Exlibi#ion Park m Vanarwcr lave down- tow Vancouver eald New h t - minster, via Burnsby. F a is 4W each way. Call 324-3211 for ib Eonanon.

LINK UP FOR LEISURE Looking for a partner. or

goup. to share yoln ldsuc a& viiks? Maybe you arc looking for a coogmial wuL to take m a mom 01 go for a atroll. E it's people you arc seekisl& daop by Lcisurs Link located at the rem of Gordon House. I068 Dam Street and talk to Graa or Si& or call e m at 682-2556 Momday to Fnday between 4 and 8 p.m

SKI-BUS Pa&c sage Linu humnccl-

led trn &-bus service to Seymou Mountain provincial Pa& wioh dhe cloaurg of the Season

AROUND-THEPARK BUS SER VICE A spedal SCIVLC~ opnanes mound Stanley Paxk every Sunday and

hohdny. weather permitting. Buses leave every 20 minr~m commandn!g at IO am.. fnnl depirwrc I p.m.. from the Scanley P A Loop on Chilco just off Georgia S m r No twsfers are accepted OY inuod on this special C M ~ Regulpr fares apply, but Sumday and Iiolidny Pan IS good for unlimited rding. lndudiug lam!g and bodmg at rill designated stops a r d the pack.

"911" - XOUIR LIlFE CWLD H&NG ON IT! Effective I May the City of Vanoouvcr arm have a new enargoncy

ever Ned emagency help w i h the nty h i w of Vmcou- telephone number - "911".

dial "91 I" far Fi. Police. or Ambulance. 4

Suburban System Changes Effective Frihy, May 14, two important chatiges wGl be

introduced to the Suburban Transit System. 'he exism Cres- cent Road 652 service e extenclod 00 cqera@c into Van- couver, supplementing h a s Island 650. A new rode, Marine Ddve 653, will replace the commuter service provided by the Deas Island extension to Marine Drive and Oxford. Both are nuh-hour-ody,Monday to Friday, and both will travel d h d y into Vancorn via Highway 99 bypa&@ Ladna EudrpIlge.

''Cmcmt Road 652 Direct Service" buses will kave white Rock at 6:W, 6:30 and 7:OO am., Ocean Padr (128th St. at 16th h e . ) 12 minutes later and King Gew Highway at Crees- cent Road 23 minutes later, to arrive in downtown Vsacosver at 7:IS. 7:45 and 8:15.

The m a rwte is from Johnrton and Nmth B M in M i t e Rock via Johton, Thrift, Oxfond, N Q ~ M, 128th Street, Crescent Road, King George Highway, King George Interchange, Highway k!?9 @e= Island Freeway), Oak Street Bridw, Marine Drive off ramp, Marine, Gnndle, Granville Bridge, Seymour off ramp, Seymour, Dunmuir, Burrard to tembps on Btnrard farside h s m u i r .

In the evening, buses leave H o d y md Pender at 4: 10,440 and 5:lO pm.. arriving at W e Rock one hour and 13 min- luoes later. The route is via Barnby, Hustings, Howe, Granville Bridge, Grantitie, Marine, Hudnon, 71st Avenue, Oak Street Bridge, Ifigtnvay k99 (has Island Freeway), George

snbdm system cbmlge Interchange, King George, Crescent Road 128th Strost, North Bluff (16th Avenue). Oxford, ”Et, Johnston to North Bluff.

“Marine Drive 653 Direct Service” buses leave Ocean Park (128th Street at 16th Avenue) at 6:15,6:45 and 1:15 a.m.. Marine and Stayte I4 minuta law and White Rock (Johnston at North Bluff) 2s minutes later.to arrive in Vancouw at 1:40.8:10 and 8:40 am.

The morning route is via 128th Street. Marine Drive, Stayte Road, Buena Vista. Fir. Pacific. Johnston. King George Highway, K q George Interchange, Highway #99 mas Island Freeway). Oak Street B r i k . Marine Drlvc off ramp, Miniae Drive, Granville, Granville Bridge, Seymour off ramp, Seymour Sheet Dunsmuir, Hornby to terminus on Hornby nearside Pender.

Im the evening, buses leave aornby and Pender at 4:15, 4:45 and 5:15 pm.. to arrive at Ocean Park at 5:39.6:09 and 6:39 pm.

The route in via Hornby, Hasting%, Rowe. Granville Bridge, Granville. M d . Hudson. 71st Avenue, Oak S m e t Bridge, Highway #99, King Geotp Interchange. Kmg George Highway. Johnston. Pacific. Fir. BUCM Vista. Stayte, Marine Drive, 128th Sfnct to 16th Avenue (Ocean wrw.

Burs will stop at dl local stops in W t e Rock and South Surrey, then nmtop into Vancouver where they observe all regular fastbus stops.

TIMETABLE EXTENSIONS The following timetables, premtly carrying expiry dates of Apdl

IS, have h e n extended to May 14: Beach Park ‘n Ride Fourth and Oak South Deita Whlte Rock

U.B.C. Spsfflsh Banks Granville-Victoria Davie-Kingsway Main- Robson - Forty-First * Forty-Ninlh * Broadway - South East V m cower. The present Richmond timetable, showing “effective until further notice” wiU plso expire May 14. New timetables are available M W .

ODDS ANID ENDS FROM HERE AN’D THERE New Westminster YMYWCA open house May 1015; see the health

and fitnes facilities (sampk the offering for 49@ Tennis instruction for mature women at Sum& Memorial Centra 325-1202; nominal c h g e ; mornings from 930 to 11:OO. The Craftmen’s Association of B.C. presents architectural wall-hangings in its upstairs gallery, 207 West Hastings SL., open weekdays 10 to 4 The very active Vancouver East Cultural Centre offers the duMaurier Festival of Canadian Flays @neesFn.tsd by the New Flay Centre) -four new plays by Canadian play- wrights May I, 8, 10. 11, 12, 14 and 15; at 8:OO p m . ; two programs; Eall 254-9578 for reservations and information about this and rest of nightly programlning “Opoptjonp in Aging’. is a one-day workshop for wnbr cidzms: Saturdav. Mav 8 at Hvcroft. 1489 McRae (ncar G r m

CALIFORNIA - FOR SUN AND ENTERTAINMENT

June 6 is the departure date for what will be a memorable vacation featuring sunny California and its many famous attractions. This is escorted tour by deluxe motorcoach, staying at prearranged m

cent scenery of the Oregon and CSlIfomian coasts with hundred. of miles of beautiful beaches. sand d w s and cliPfs. Return by way of Reno, Nevada. with an evening to tempt the whims of f o r m e in this fascinating and entertaining little city.

Special features of the bour include San Francisco where you stay for two nights in Holiday Inn at Fisheman’s Whivf, take a harbour m i s e and have lots of free time to ride the cable cars, visit Chinatown and the many fine mumums, and generally enjoy this magnificent city.

Drive through the towering redwood forests of California, shop in delightful Cannel and expcrience the famous “11 Mllc Drive” dong the coast of the Monterey Peninsula. tour legendary H m t Ca& at San Simeon with its fantastic art collection and glorious gardens, lpend the best part of a day at DisneylPnd (the world of mnkEbelLve fMgrOWa- ups) and explore the grandeur of unique Y d t e National Park where you stay a night at the lodge.

These are just the &Wights of a wel l -phcd 15&y holiday which offers the relaxation of wave1 in a big. safe and comfortablc motor coach combined with a well-chosen progsm of activities directed by the escort.

hotels of f is t quality. A splendidly scenic route includes the m a

Fares are $595 single, $481.50 twin accommodation. Call 681-6381 lor reservations asld additional intormation.

He who laughs last planned Tac,t is the abWy to stay in to ten the story first. ibe middle wirhour gerring

cauoht there. -

0 POPULAR LONG BEACH ON VANCOUVER ISLAND

Fascinating. beautiful Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is OM of the man popular tourist attractions in British ColumhL Padfc Stags Lined offera the opportunity to enjoy a thzeeday holiday there, staying in Wickanbmish Inn right where the tide rises across the wide beach to send pounding waves under the new-windows of the lounge which look out acros the Pacinc Ocean.

This delightful weakend ineiudes a scenic drive across Vancowver Island, with stops to expbre bhe fare5t g h t s of ,Cathedral Grove and lovely Qualicum Falls. The West Coast and $he h@way leading to it are a combination every British Columbian should experience at least once.

Fares indude dl meals while at the Inn. Lunch on the return trip, and of c o w dl accommodation and fern tob as well aa hmdhn of bu-

in and out of the Rsan TOUS Mav 21. June 4. SED: 9and 2i .

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villc and 16th) from 9 em. to 2 3 6 p.m.; sponmed by‘University W~ormcll’sClub. May 9 is the o f t i d opening of the lime new C o m m m ity Music School of Vancoursr at V a n b Park (opposite the Centennial

); prcgram k g b s at 2 p.m. with music and open house.

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sin&: ~155.85 , nvin e&sii7.90. c& 68id381 tol . ldditiond information.

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