VANCOUVER SCIENCE fic- tion gathor Crawford Kilian ts teaching two workshops at Caplano College for aspiring “9ovelists and short-story writers. The One-Hour-A-Day Novel thows you bow to complete and ecli_ a novel without having to spend your wkole life at it. It deals with time-saving ways to Outline, write and sell a novel. This workshop meets on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 93 a.m. to 4 p.c. Cost ts $85 and isciades beth luach and a Randbook of Getalied information contaluing, Lose weight with the YMCA WEIGHT LOSS often comes to mind in the new year as people vow to attempt lifestyle changes. To support those efforts at weight control, the YMCA has a weight management program beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Y-Weight course is recognized as the best weight management program available in Canada by a Seading national con- sumer magazine. Y-Weight's re- cord of success stems trom its multi-modal aprpruach to the pro- blem of fat loss. During the [!0-week program, participants will be involved in a physical activity class followed by discussions on current nutritional and behavioial modification research. Participants also have two separate computerized nutri- tion analyses done and access to all North Shore Y fitness classes for the duration of the {£0-week pro- gram. Following completion of Y- Weight, participants are invited to join an ongoing support group. For more information on class start dates, locations and fees call the North Vancouver YMCA at 986-0388 or the West Vancouver YMCA at 926-5541. Scottish revue scheduled IT’S TIME to get out your kilt — a Scottish Variety Revue is coming to Centennial Theatre tomorrow evening, Jan. 23. With a full supporting cast, the Mostly Burns revue celebrates the 230th birthday of poet Robbie Burns. Master of ceremonies Jack Whyte, who appears as Burns, will field questions on why millions of people world-wide celebrate the anniversary of Burns’ birth. Also included in the show are: prize piper Andrew Bonar, banjo and guitar players Bob and Brian Smith, soprano Elizabeth Ward, the Vancouver branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and on tour from Scotland, The Garioch Blend band. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Showtime is 8 p.m. For more in- formation phone 987-PLAY. among other useful items, a sample poblisher’s contract. Kilian is eiso teaching Writing Sclence Fiction and Fantasy on Satucday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course deals with specific SF problems, inciuding making the science or magic ac- carate, and surviving in a tough market. Bring your work in progress aud expeci some detail- e8 discussion of it. Cost is also $85 kaclading lunch. Kilian’s writing career incindes mine sclence fiction novels, two Learn ) to ‘write fiction children's booke, two non-fiction books on B.C. history, a social studies textbook, and hundreds of columns and articles for mag- azines and newspapers. He is now at work on bis tenth novel. Both worksbops will be keid at CapHano College’s North Van- couver campus. For further in- formation call Crawford Kilian | Progrsems Services at 984-4901 between 11 a.m. sud 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. 45 - Sundays, danuary 22. 1989 - North Shore News Science World comes to school SCIENCE WORLD Roadshows are coming to Canyon Heights Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Science World Roadshows are a travelling program of live, interac- tive science demonstrations travel- ling ta schools and community centres around the province from Science World British Columbia. Demonstrations and audience participation are combined in the roadshows. Specific investigations include: Popular Mechanics, Fan- tastic Fluids, Super-Cold Hard Farte The Resuty af Rubhles The VE | VINGS ’TIL EDNESDAY, JAI IUARY 25/89 We . will beat Superstore & Safeway advertised prices, on items we stock. This includes till tape and comparison ads. WE SELL SAFEWAY FLYER ITEMS FOR LESS NFORNETON 596-8100 The Sane On Foods informanen ane is a ttew: servicer offering Van easy access. fomestal the morn anon von will teed to hia pounding store addisses siare Fahour company polices ct Power of Pressure and The Sensa- tion of Sound. The energetic activ- ities are designed to stimulate in- terest in science in people of all ages. Science World British Columbia, located in Vancouver in the former Expo Centre, is temporarily closed for construction after a four- month summer preview exhibition. Renovations will be completed over the winter months in prepara- tion for the grand opening on May 6.