BULLETIN BOARD ST. MONICA’S CHURCH CHOIR in Horseshoe Bay is looking for singers — sopra- nos, altos, tenors, and basses to sing carols for Christmas. Info: Katannya Brondwin at 922-8987. eoe CAROL SHIP FESTIVAL: Dec. 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22. The carol ships cruise by Ambleside and Dundarave on the . above dates. They will continue on to Fishermans Cove on Friday, ‘Dec: 10.and on Sunday, Dec. 12. the ships proceed to Lighthouse Park. Info-fine: 878-8999. eae 1999. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Beach House at Dundarave Pier. Vote for vour .. favourite tree with a donation to. The Harvest Project. To Jan. 2. Info: 922-1414. ‘eee NORTH SHORE HIS- TORICAL SOCIETY ’ GENERAL . MEETING: ‘Wednesday, Dec: 8, 7 p.m. at North Van: Museum and’ . Archives, 204.W. 4th St: Terry - Dec, + Maplewood Flats. Suitable for Tobin, naturalist, will give a slide and talk Presentation on the Juan de Fuca Trail, Info: Roy Pallant at 986-8969. ene PHILOSOPHY CAFE: Wednesday, Dee. 8, 7-9 para. at Piece of Cz 107 W, Esplanade. Peter Raabe. doc- tor of philosophy, facilitates a discussion on “Is fear of death reasonable?” Everyone wel- come. Info: 291-5215. es@ CHRISTMAS CANADA PLACE: The fol- lowing North Shore choirs will perform: Ridgeview pri- mary and intermediate choirs, noon on Tuesday, Dec. 7; Hollyburn primary choir at 2 .m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8; Caulfeild school choir at noon on Sunday, Dec. 12; and Holy Trinity primary choir at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13. eee VANCOUVER FAMILY PLACE introduces a free program for parears and pre-schoolers with a focus on parenting issues at the W.V. Community Centre. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1:30-2:45 p.m. topic is: Grandparents, parents and your child: under- standing the relationships. Child care will be provided. _RSVP: 925-7172. eee KNOW YOUR DUCKS: Free Saturday nature walk with naturalist Al Grass on V1 oat 100) am, . all ages and wheelchair acces- sible, Info: 924-2581. ors D new patients ete practioners “for new model year \ vehicles will be ~ extended to two years. As a result, 1999 and '2000 model year Cars are not required to be CANADA ICE THEATRE is holding auditions at the West End | Community Centre for its spring figure skating production. Auditions — for children aves 8-14 Saturday, Dee. 11, 12:45 fitions for adults are Sunday, Dee . 9-10 pam. Info: No S42 eoee WINTER WONDERLAND GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY: Dee. 11, 12. 14; trom noon-4 p.m., Dec. 1- 17, noon 4 and 7- 8 p.m.; and Nee. 18, from 3:30-4:30 and 6:30-8 p.m., at the Cove Cultural Centre. the many gingerbread hous designed by North Shore resi- dents. Hot apple cider and hot chocolate are available on Dec. 18. 93 Gat MICK-UP V6 auto, looks & runs gre2t. $7,835 ‘96 TOYOTA AVALOH Toyota flagship, every option $22,695 anaes $2 TOYOTA CAMRY V6, LE $14,995 97 GR. CARE SPORT Nicely equippsd « 97 4-RURKER 4eyl, 5 speed, rare $23,025 FLEA MARKET: Sunday. Dec. 12,9 a.m.-2 p.m., Eagles Hall, 170 W. 3rd Se, 3 Table rentals $10. Info: 988- O434 or 987-8815. eee AUDITIONS for a one-act comedy Lunch Hour. Dec. 13 and 15 from 7-9 p.m. acc Music Box, 1564 Argyl C W.V. English acce required for one male (30- 40), one female (25-30) and one female (40+). Info: Bill Elliott at 922-1379, eee AUDITIONS for Kids’ Writes 2000 — an advanced acting program and touring show for young actors 9-15- vears-old — ar Vancouver Youth Theatre on Dee. 13 or 15 from 4-6 p.m. Info: 877- 0678. arc” Wednesday. December 8, 1999 — North Shore News - 33 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CERE- f yo: are a bereaved parent, please join us in hon- outing our dead children on Tuesday, Dee. J4, at 7:30 .m., North Lonsdale United Charch (upstairs hall), 3380 Lonsdaic. Bring a framed photo of | your — child. Compassionate Friends is a non-denominational, self-help group for bereaved parents. nfo: Cathy at 926-6513. eos FAIRIES, BIRDS AND OTHER MYTHICAL CREATURES: Join Charles van Sandwyk, local illustrator and suthor, for a signing of his work and books at Patrona & Company, 1516 Marine Dr. W.V., on Wednesday, Dec, 15, from 5-7:30 p.m. WOMENS’ CANADIAN CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEGN: Wednesday, Dec. 15, noon, at the Hy: Regency. Rabu will entertain. are $30 for members and $35 for non- members. Info: 682-2380. eee NANNIES-TO-GO CHRISTMAS PARTY: Al! nannies, caregivers and ho re invited to a spi night with music, dancing and prizes on Friday, Dee. 17, 8 p-m., at the Atrium Hotel. Free admission. Fundraiser for the Celebration of Hope Foundation. Info: 987-5111. BACKYARD BIRD COUNT on Sunday, Dec. 19. See more next page On Hunter Douglas Biinds. Mins-blinds © Verticals’ Country Woods~* Duettes* « Siihouettes® » Luminettes” + 2” Macre-blinds” a “ GSA RAVES © , 4WD, wagon $8 FORD WINDSTAR Tpass, nicely equipped $20,995 2282 Holdam Ave. in Burnaby, juse south of Lougheed. Open 7 days 2 week. Call 291-6922 = www.arlenes.com 94 MISSA SENTRA 2d, auto, focal car” G9 FORD FRS9 4x4 - Great work truck.“