FIRST AID SKi PATROL: Reliable and committed volun- teers needed for beth Grouse and Cypress Mis. Strong downhill, ar snowboarding skills need for Grouse. Strong cross-country skills needed tor Cypress. First aid skills a must. Grouse contact: Bob Thomson at oor 274-4648. Cypress contact: Bill Mifsom at or 985-2748. ece MEDITATION WORK- SHOP FOR WOMEN: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an hour cf relax- ation wick Mabvash Shariat Panahi at the North Shore Women’s Ceatre. Free. Pre- registration reqtired: 9S84- 6009. ees UBC RESEARCH: Parents of 7-L4-year-olds: are needed to complete a 25-minute Jong questionnaire about — how much of a problen and how gender-typical they see. chil- dren's challenging behaviours. If interested call 822-9037. eee VOLUNTEERS are urgently needed to help at the Silk Purse Art Centre. Call 925- ~ Showtunes showcased . SEY: COVE drama and music gtudents rehearse a number fram Fame, one of the Broadway hits showcased in 2 20th anniversary performance Oct. 28-20 at the school. The two-hour event faatures guest appearances by musical theatre veter- ans Dente Simpson, Caitlin Simpson and Geof? Campbell. Tickets: 905-3666. 14540 Riverside Road cies ony). . . 859-3513 | . 83286 Seuth Fraser Way. Richmond 859-2202 j Sumy = °/ ‘< §850 Kingsway at imperial . , 2764 Bamet Hwy, lias ~” 16302 Fraser Hwy. _ 1756 Clark Drive 7292 If interested. eee FREE HEALTH WALK in Mandarin and Taiwanese Ted by Taiwanese Canadian Intercultural Green _ Club, Wednesday, Qer. 20, 4 p.m., Ambleside Park. Info: Me. Chang at 925-6645. Saturday, Oct. 23, 4+ pom. Maplewood Flat area. Info: Mr. Chung ar 925-8893. eeo AFFIRMATIONS, YOUR PASSPORT TO HAPPI- NESS: Author Anne Marie Evers will be signing her new book on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., at 32. Books, 140 EB. lth St, NW. MODERN NAVIGATION: Wednesdays, Oct. 20 and 27, 7-10 p.m. Navigation for sailors, kayakers, and hikers. Chart reading, position fixing methods including GPS. Call North Shore Centinuing Education at 903-3333 to reg- ister (#BT21). SHANI MOOTCO writer, - video maker and multi-media artist will speak and provide a reading on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Capilano Gi ‘allege, 7:30 pm. in the Cedar building, room 148, Admission is free. Info: ‘Marlene LeGates 986- 1911, local 2467. JOURNEYING OUT OF DEPRESSIONS: One cou- ple’s personal story about making choices. Wednesday, Oct. 20, doors open 6:40 p.m., at 1075A Marine Dr, N.V. Everyone welcome. Info ieee’ 1578 273-3781 583-1948 588-3077 255-9494 - 2725 Kingsway (Open Sunday) . . 433-8300 2546 King George Hwy. ... . 535-3973 5831 No. 3 Ra. (open Sa. ' FLEA- MARKET: sessions offer. d at no charge by othe Canadian Mfental Health Association of Norch and West) Vancouver every Wednesday evening. Info: Rodney or Heather at 987- 2H. eto SPOTTED OWLS: Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Join Tan Blackburn, regional rare and endangered species biologist, and learn about this endangered bird of prey. After the lecture a walk is planned so) bring warm clothes, boots and a tlashlighr. $3/person, Pre-register: 987- 1273. eae SPOKEN WORD: A literary reading featuring Caroline Adderson, A History of Forgetting, on Thursday, Oct. 21, 7:20 pan., at the Silk Purse Art Centre, 1870 Argyle. Info: 925-7292. eto ISOLATION WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 pum. at the North Shore Women’s Centre. Learn about the different types of isolation, what they mean, and whar you can do about them. Free. Pre-registration required 984-6009. eos ‘ . . CABARET '99'- A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Friday, Oct. 22, starting at 6 p.m., at $7 AY. ese WEST VAN POLICE: Open House on Saturday, Ger. 23, trom 10 aim.-+ pam. Guided tours and displays from the forensic identitication section, traffic, K-9 dow squad, con munity policing and) commu- nity information centre. Bring your camera for a picture with a censtable, police dog, vehicle or of you being locked up ina cell. Free balloons and goodie bays for the kids. MOUNTAIN VISTAS AND RAGING RIVERS: Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.- noon, Capilano River Regional Park, Adults and teens are invited to join a parks natural- ist and a local photographer to discover the wonder of nature through a practical hands-on photography workshop. Fee of $10. Pre-register:: GVRD at 432-6359. ees CRANBERRY . FAIRE: Saturday, Oct, 23, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., St. Monica’s” Church, 6404 Wellington, W.V, Baking, preserves, hot-, house veggies, crafts and lunch. Info: vrai. : “CHILDREN’S Saturday, Ct. 23 elt 1. cm., North !7+¢~ Shore fontessori, 209 W:.13th;St., N.V. Admission is’: 2$3/adult - the Norch Shore‘ Cantererice "arid: “S27chila-“ Everyone is” Centre Ballroom. The evening includes performances ~ of famous iilm music by the STA Concert Band, a gourmet din- ner and dancing with the STA Jazz Band, plus door prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are available from Saint Thomas Aquinas high school at 987-4431. ’ FALL DANCE at St. David's United Church, 1525 Taylor. . Way. on Friday, Oct. 22, ar p.m. Music by ‘Sonids: Gren . Tickets are S15/tami “or. $5/person. Everyone’: wel-" . come.. Info: Deborah a 987: - 6520. . i ee6cé.. PLEASURE "GRAFT * OPERATOR LICENCE: Accredited boating... safety. course and exam: Saturday, ts Oct. 23 at. Lucas Centre Of. Now. 6 at Carson Graham: Call. North Shore Continuing | Ed. at 903-3333 to regiseh . WILD CAT ART:. “North, Shore artists including Robert’ Bateman, Andrew. Kiss and_ Evelyn Kirkaldy. have donated -- their wild cat paintings, prints. sketches and sculptures to raise money for the wildlife doci: mentary, Congar Crassing. Thi art can be previewed at 1376 Seymour St., from Oct. 23-28, : 9 a.m.-6 p.m. On Friday, Cct: 29, the art can be viewed at ‘thé ip.m. Halloween | party. begins ac 7 P: m. and are auction at 8. zoe Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Kiwanis Tower at- 2nd and ° Chesterfield, N.V.- Bargains, surprise, food and fun. . eee INTRODUCTION HISTORICA:L: RESEARCH: Saturday, Oct. ‘BOOK 'S: invited to enjoy the childrens’ ‘market, games," fire: safety house and bake sale: ee FALL FAIR: Saturday, Oct. ; 23, 10 .a.m.-2 -p.m., ‘Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., N.V. Fun for everyone., Food, crafts, ‘enter- tainment, fish pond. and. lots, - “lots more. 9 IGNING Shore artist/chlde : Charles van. Sandwy: How to See Fairies, 0 Info: Abies in Le “HIGH -TEA-MU SICALE Sunday, Oct.24 St. David's; Unived § 1525 Taylor Wa i “Teaver ‘LICENCE: Sundays, : WAL. and” 31;" “630-10” “pim: “or: : Sundays, Nov. 21 Van. “Community "info: at 925-7271 Sipe “BUDDIES: - Cancersupport, group. facets Qet.-25, 7:30 p.m; Delbrook - Church’ loungs, 555 W.” . Windsor Rd. N.V, Speaker and -:. author Diana Douglas talks on’: conscientious living and: dying. .. 23, 2-4 p.m. Learn-about-the. eee Bs ‘4th /St-_Geoiges basics of historical research, where to begin and what is available. Register at the West Vancouver . Museum = and Archives: 925-7295. Fee of St., N.V. A celebration of peo- ple with developmental disabil- ~ ities whose contributions make See more page 8B