NEWS photo Nei Lucente THE CANADIAN Progress Club - Vancouver Evergreen (in- cluding Jacqueline Howe, feft, and Cathy Arbuckle) is offer- ing free gift-wrapping for shoppers at Lonsdale Quay from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20. Donations for the ser- vice will go to the Christmas Bureau. Preschoolers act out fantasy characters in Theatrics fairy tales THE FOUR-year-olds from Grand Boulevard Parent: Participation ‘Preschool recently became their favorite fantasy characters at Theatrics, Children acted out a traditional fairy tale and also became part of a story, spun by Maggie Mason, based on characters they created themselves. Theatrics, located in Edgemont Village, introduces children to the world of literature, art and drama through creative and dramatic play. Grand Boulevard Preschool is one of If parent participation preschools on the North Shore and all are part of a provincial network of preschools. The school is a non-profit society. Unlike commercially operated preschools, parents are completely responsible . for the administration and opera- tion of the school. -Parents have the unique oppor- tunity .to participate in the classroom under the direction of a - qualified preschool teacher. Monthly parent education semi- nars are given on a variety of topics by experts in the field. Many of. the parents associated with the preschool work outside - the home, yet find time to par- ticipate in the children’s educa- tion, and the benefits to both parent and child are unsur- passable. Grand Boulevard Preschool! is located in the Queensbury Elementary School, 2020 Moody St., North Vancouver. For infor- mation on Theatrics, call Mason at 986-3318. DINNER SPECIAL Q95 | BRIDGE HOUSE RESTAURANT 3650 Capilano Road North Vancouver Offer expires Dec. 20/92 Nor valid with any other coupon For reservations call 987-3388 E... kid deserves the best Christmas possible. That's why the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. Canada Place, and CKNW 98 are proud to present the Celebration of Lights This year there's great entertainment that the # whole family can enjoy while helping out Big . Brothers and Big Sisters a Join CKNW’s Rick Haney for “Murchie’s P Tea with Honey” Sip tea on the Avenue of Trees while listening to one of the Lower flaintand's many school choirs No charge Reservations 775-8687, TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE Don't forget the lighting of the sails Friday, December 11th, Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre lobby. Fun and entertainment from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Call 775-8687 for more details on the following events: © Drop off a gift tor a needy child and enjoy a complimentary breakfast at the Cascades Lounge in the Pan Pacific Hotel. Friday, December 18, 1992, 6:00 am - 9.00 am. © FIRES OF KUWAIT and MOMENTUM continue at the CN IMAX Theatre. Look for a limited engagement of ROLLING STONES: AT THE MAX coming soon, © There will be a Menorah lighting and blessing for the public on Sunday, December 20, 1992, 5:00 pm - 8 pm. Featuring the Rincet Folk Ensemble, and other Jewish Folk Music. ‘Dec EMBER: t2V 1992 "9:30. Join popular children’s performers NORMAN FOOTE and some special friends for a unique holiday breakfast. Toe-tapping tunes, laughs galore and breakfast to boot. Santa may just i} MAY drop by te add to the fun... CELEBRATION 72. ; : DECEMBER 12) 1992353. It's Norman Foote again, and this time his (nends include 50 members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Old holiday favorites mixed with some new hits for the kids. Don't LORMAN ONE forget « to sing along’ DECEMBE R Holiday entertainment with an international flavour. Sit back and enjoy as dozens of performers celebrate the festive traditions of countrigs all over the world. Special appearances by Joelle Rabu and Lori Fung. TICKET PRICES Adults $ 6.00 Children $ 3.00 Family Pack $15.00 (2 adults, 2 children) Available at ali Ticketmaster’ locations or order by phone at 280-4444, ALL PROCEEDS TO BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS ait pl big sisters Vancouver ee cannon PUnce wincouver a Ses Chateau Whistler Resort ‘Planning a holiday shopping trip to Seattle? # Put your- self at the top of the list this season and make The Westin - Hotel, Seattle your home away from home. * The city’s finest stores and specialty shops are right in our neighbor- hood. * And inside our front door, from our cozy yulctide fireplaces and holiday carollers to our charming Santa Brealefasts and Pastry Alpine Village, we're brimming with the magic of the season. * Make yourself at home for the holidays at The Westin Hotel, Seattle; a Northwest tradition. « For reservations, call (206) 728-1000 or (800) 228-3000. THE WESTIN HOTEL Seattle Offer limited to space available at time af booking.