this week

Thursday, December 18--Register now
for Nancy Greene Ski League beginn-
ing Jan. 4. Introduction to ski racing.
League designed to encourage love of
sport in low pressure situation. Ages
7-13. Mt. Seymour Ski Club. Info:
929-3180.  -

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Thursdey, Friday and Saturday,
December 18, 19 and 20--Christmas
play Star Song by St. Clement’s
Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd.,
Lynn Valley. 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Babysitting available. Donations ac-
cepted.

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Thursday, December 18 ie Sunday,
December 21--North Shore Open
Snooker Tournament. Clarence
Wallace Trophy. $10 entry fee. North
Shore residents only. R.C. Legion, 123
W. 15 St., N. Van. Roy MacDonald or
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Thursday, December 18 to Sunday,
December 21--(closed Monday, Dec. 8
and Monday, Dec. 15) 10th Annual
Christmas Craft Fair, Presentation
House Gallery, North Van. Over 50
crafts people exhibit wares; craft
demonstration series; cafe with home-
made treats; live entertainment. Week-
days: noon to 8 p.m.; weekends: noon
to 6 p.m. Free admission. Info: 986-
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Thursdzy, December 18 to Tuesday,
December 30--Old-fashioned country
Christmas at Maplevood Farm, 405
Seymour River Place, North Van. Pony
vides, hot chocolate, twinkling lights,
cedar boughs, floral display. Special
extended hours. Info: 929-5610.

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Thursday, December 18 to Wednesday,
December 31--Community drive-by,
Christmas display of Topiary Train,
1004 Grand Blvd., North Van.
Daylight and night lights.

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Friday, Decemier 1- North Shore
Neighbourhood House is sponsoring a
scout group for boys 8 - 10 years
(cubs); 11 - 14 years (scouts). Info:
987-8138. , . :
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Friday, December 19--Carol singing
. with the Carousel Choir, North Shore
Winter Club. 9 p.m. Free. Everyone

welcome.
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Friday, December 19~Join Frieda in

the children’s department for
Christmas crafts and stories. West Van
Memorial Library. 7 p.m. 5-8 years
olds welcome. Pre-register 926-3291
(local 251). Free.

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Fridgy, December 19--Alanon/A'.2zen
provide ongoing service to the North

Store for people who are concerned ©

about -someone’s drinking. Call 688-
1716 for North Shore contacts.’

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Friday and Saturday, December 19 and
20--Readings of Dylan Thomas’ A
Child’s Christmas: in Wales and Charles
Dickess’'\A‘ Christmas Carol by Van-

couver ' actor ‘and director Antony. .
Holland. Ann MacDonald Hall right .

beside Presentation House. 8 p.m.
Tickets: $7.- 0° ;
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Friday, December 19 to Sunday,
December 21--(Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays) Mr. Scroogie — a play for
children of all ages. Hendry Hal}, E.
lith and Hendry, North Van. Fri: 7
p.1a.; Sat. and Sun: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
North Van Community Players present
annual Christmas production. Admis-
sion: adults, $2; children, $1. Reserva-
tions: 980-3952. :

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Saturday, December 20--Christmas
Socixl Gecorating party, Lynn Valley
Royai Canadian Legion Br. 114, 1630
Lynn Valley Rd.,8 p.m to 1 a.m, No
charge. Members and guests. Food,
coffee, bar available. Dancing, music,
darts, raffle, fun.

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Saturday, Decensber 20-- Young Arthur
— play by West Van Little Theatre.
North Lonsdale United Church, 2 p.m.
Tickets $2.50 :

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Saturday, December 20--Capilano
Barbershop Chorus, Lonsdale’ Quay
Market: {1 a.m.; Capilano Mall: 3
p.m. Christmas carols and barbershop
numbers.

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Saturday, December 20--Special hoti-
day storytime for children up to eight
years old. Old favorites plus some new
twists. 10:30 a.m. North Van City
Library, 980-4424.

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Saturday, December 20-—Dudiey Moore
stars in family movie Santa Claus: The
Movie. 1:30-3:15 p.m. Pre-registration
required. All the family invited. North
Van City Library, 980-4424.

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Saturday, December 20--Open House,
Lynn Valley District Library, 2 - 4:30
p.m. Sip mulled cider or coffee while
listening to Christmas music by Argyle
Secondary School’s concert choir.

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Saturday and Sunday, December 20

and 21--Bargains, 1231 Lennox, North
Van. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cancelled if
snow. Proceeds to Aid to Animals in
Distress.

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Sunday, Decernber 21--Wanted feeder
watchers for Audubon Christmas bird
count, North and West Van. If you
want to be pant of this bird feeder
count, phone Kevin Bell, Lynn Canyon
Ecology Centre, 987-5922,

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FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS:

DICKENS BUFFET: A traditional English feast complete with a triumphal Boar's Head procession.

Yule Log. entertainment by Bernie and Red and a buffet offering everything

fram Roast Turkey to Plum Pudding.
Price: $22.50 Adults. Children 12 years and under SIf.25.
Dates: Wednesday December 3rd to Wednesday December 24th inclusive. Seven days a week
Monday to Friday. two sittings 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Two hour sittings.

Saturday and Sunday 11:30 4.m. to 1:30 p.m Reservations on the half hour.

THREE CHRISTMAS DAY FEASTS
Thursday, December 25.

THE ROOF BUFFET: Pipers, puppets. parades, Santa with gifts for the children and a stunning buffet

Price: $30.00 Adults. Children 12 years and under $15.00.

Times: 12:30 p.m.— 8:30 p.m. Reservations on the half hour. Two hour sittings.

Sunday, Dec. 21-- Young Arthur— play
by West Van Little Theatre, W:>t Van
Rec. Centre, 2 p.m., $2.50

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TIMBER CLUB: Turkey as well as two other festive menus complete with holiday season music.
Yuletide parades and. of course, Santa bearing gifts for the children.

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Times: 3:00 p.m. ~ 9:30 p.m. Two hour sittings.

SPANISH GRILL: Three festive menus with all the trimmings in a warm family atmosphere. Yuletide
parade and gilts for the children from Santa.

Times: 1:00 p.m.-- 9:06 p.m.

HAPPY NEW YEAR:

GRAND GALA BALL!! Dal Richards and his Big Band, featuring vocalist Lynn McNeil will swing in
the New Year in Vancouver's most elegant Ballroom, The Pacinc. Grandiose Gala Buffet. party

favours and noisemakers, Hotel Vancouver's traditional New Year's presents,

overnight accommodation and New Year's day breakfast buffet are
some of the highlights included in this package.
Price: $275.00 per couple ($150 single}. Taxes and gratuities included.
Time: 8:00 p.m.—- 2:00 a.m.
Dress; Black tie recommended.

Price: $25.00 - $29,00- $31.00 per person. Half price for children 12 and under.

Price: $18.00 ~~ $22.00 - $24.00 per per won. Half price for children [2 and under.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GET AWAY PACKAGE: For $120 per couple ($80.90 single} you can check
in when you like, shop at your leisure. dine and dance the night away at the Roof,
enjoy a good nights sleep. a Continental Breakfast in the morning and late check out privileges.

Tickets are non-refundable and reservations are confirmed upon ticket purchase.

LOBBY LOUNGE: Another tradition at the Hotel Vancouver, join friends in the Lobby Lounge
for a sing-along to welcome the New Year.

THE ROOF: it's a Roaring Twenties New Year's Eve. A great party

and great prizes for the bes!

Price: $155 per couple ($80.00 single). Taxes and gratuities included.
Time: 8:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m.

Dress: Roaring Twenties costume recorimended because we have Ist and 2nd prizes
for best dressed couple. Ist and 2nd prizes for best dressed individual.
Accommodation and Brunch: Why not stay overnight and join us for our
New Year's Day Buffet Brunch. Accommodation and brunch $80 00 per couple ($59.00 single}
Taxes and gratuities included.
If vou would like to see the New Year in with your friends at The Roof. but are unable to come
for dinner. join us after 11 p.m. for a $10.00 cover charge

t costumes. Includes five course dinner, dancing to Mark Hasselbach
and band. party favors and noisemakers.

Tickets are non-refundable and reservations are confirmed upon ticket purchase.

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From $10 to $100- buy 10. get | free. Theyre good for all Hotel Vancouver services from lunch or
brunch toa weekend on the town

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