“: Friday, Dec. 6, 8, 9, 10,11, 'y, 12, 13, 17,18, 19, 20, 23 a ‘The Carol Ships will leave Coal Harbour (we eather permit- ting) at 7 p.m. and cruise along -the West Vancouver shoreline two Dundarave. Dec. 9 the boats will cruise to Fisherman’s Cove (8:45 p.m.). Info-fine: | 878- 8999. Wednesday, Dec. 6 Pet photos with Santa at Lynn Valley Centre. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Sweet Music, a Christmas concert by the Handsworth secondary school’s (044 Edgewood, North Van) award- winning, bands and orchestras. $5 includes dessert and a bever- age. Information: 903-3600. Operatic Wednesday, Dec. 6, dusk-9 p.m. . Winter’ Windows in Ambleside includes tree fight- ing. Special shopping evening with lights, carolers and lots of Christmas ambience. Thursday, Dec. 7, dusk-9 p.m. Winter Windows in Deep Cove. Special shopping evening with lights, carolers and lots of Christmas ambience. Friday, Dec. 8, dusk-9 p.m. Winter Windows in Lower Lonsdale. Special shopping evening with lights, carofers and lots of Christmas. ambi- ence. Friday, Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m. gs The Silver Harbour centre eSatu y invites you to. a Christmas lun- cheon, Tickets must be. pur- chased in advance. For more information call 980-2474, ” Friday, Dec. 8 ro Sunday, Jan. 7, 3-10 p.m. daily Bright Nights in’ Stanley Park. Partial proceeds form the train and ail donations go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund to help burn survivors and their fami- — lies. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Dec. 8-10 Down the Rabbit Hole. — A Pantomime. Friday. evenings at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at ] and 3 p.m., at Hendry Hall, 815 E. Itt St.,- N,V. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 11 and ~ under, Call 983-2633 for reser-_ - , en 926- 6535 for’ tickets. vations. ‘Priday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. and - 8:30 p.m. The. North. Shore Light Society “Presents “Holiday Harmonies,” a cele~ “ bration i in nisong, and dance. Part One, starting at 7 pm., “The Night Before Christmas,” is a melange of traditional Christmas Carols and festive holiday dances. Part Two, starting at 8:30 p.m. is called “World Celebrations” and tea- tures ethnic dances and songs. Tickets are $10 for each show or $15 tor both, Reserved tick- ets are available by calling 984- 4484. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 and 11 a.m. Breakfast. with Santa : at Parkgate Community. Centre, 3625 Banff Cr, NV. Entertainment by Sue and Pat Trudel. Adults pay $6 and chil- dren and seniors pay $4. Call 983-6350 to register. Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-+ p.m. The Brackendale Art Gailery hosts the Cratters Christmas Market, featuring finely crafted holiday gifts and_ entertain- ment. A portion of the pro- ceeds will go to the Squamish Volunteer Centre, with a Christmas Community - Care holiday ‘donation drop off box available at the event for holi- day donations. Vending tables are available now. Cail to reserve at 892-0304. Saturday, Nec. 9, at 2 and 7 p.m. The Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts present their annu- al Winter Concert of Dance at Centennial Theatre. Ballet, jazz, comtemporary, tap and hip hop are featured as. well as the Nutcracker in the evening per- formance. Phone the school ar Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 : a.m.- “4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10,10: am-4pm. |. Delbrook Christmas. Craft Fair at Delbrook: recCentre. 100 vendors cach day, conces- Yes,4 there ovealy isa need” "On the North Shore, With; your ‘ donation of food and toys to the. : tainment by Jory Hanlon. . sion, live music, and childcare by donation. Admission is $1. Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-+ p-m. Pet Pictures With Santa at Pet Food "N More, at Park and Tilford mall. The cost of $10 goes to support | Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Information: 980-0669. Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 Maplewood Farm will hold their “18th Annual Country Christmas.” The Farm will be decorated in’ the spirit of Christmas, and the Greenhouse will have its musical chimes with Santa and Ms. Claus mov- ing figurines. Visitors . are encouraged to bring a non-per- ishable food item for Christmas : Bureau box. Carolling and per- - formance times start at 10:30 a.m.and continue throughout the dav. Info: 929-3610. © Sunday, Dec. 10 . Seymour Dance Society presents The Nutcracker at the _ Centennial Theatre. Call 984- 4484 or. the studio ar 929- 6060 for more information. Sunday, Dec. 10, noon- 4 p-m. Bring a non- perishable i item to the “Holiday Cheer Open House,” “at the Lynn Valley Ecology Centre. There will be crafts, games, face painting and movies, Information: 981- ° 3103. “Sunday, Dec. 10, from: 9:30 am.-1l am. Free children’s activities at Capilano. Mall will include. a. Santa Story,-magic; face _paint- ing, balloon twisting and enter- Sunday, Dec. 10, io am.-5 p.m. ” +The Biskicz Hakery, invites. : ‘® Ingredients for a Holiday dinner you to bri your pet and get its picture taken with Santa. “Sit For Santa.”. Minimum $5 donation and all proceeds go to the focal animal -charicy. Cail 921-6600 for further informa- tion. Sundays, Dec. 10 and 17, 1- 3 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 18, 6:36-8:30 p.m. Fun tor children aged 6-10 years at the Children’s Craft Lantern Making Workshop at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave. Cost is $25 per participant. Call 925-7292 _ for information. Des. 11-17, mall hours Support disability organiza- tions in the Lower Mainland by, purchasing itenis from the West Vancouver Notes~and Crafts ” Society. At Capilano Mall. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Take a ride with a busload - of friends. on. the - “Family Christmas Lights “Tour.” The meeting place will’ be at’ the® Seniors centre (next. door: to the community centre). Tickets are $7 for adults/seniors aiid *: $3 for children. Call 925-72 for m more informatic p.m, Winter Ha ‘ instruments, poetry, pe and. song.: Titketmaster Howard’s - oo Calti “with = guest: flaucists “Christy: “Re ‘Taylor: Tickets are $8/$5, at nd:S » Catherines ch poultry, saKps or vs Stews -. North Vancouver Christmas Bureau _ West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund - we can help Matthew’ s family. ‘Canitano Mail 9 Cenicanial Theatre Please give generously "Working from Christmas to Christmas’ Pratt, juices, tea & coffee Past rice, sauces,