YOUTH CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL: Adventurous volunteers ages 18-25 needed for work pro- jects in Costa Rica or Guyana. Info: 416-504-3370 = or . @ee ACTING PROGRAMS for youth 4-20 years in North and West Van. Programs start the week of Jan. 17. Call Vancouver Youth Theatre at 877-0678 for info. eee HOW TO PREPARE FOR HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND CHILDREN: Free health seminar, Monday, Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. Info: Nature’s Healch at 926-3009. NEW HORIZONS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS: RESEARCH UPDATE: Public talk sponsored by the North Shore Osteoporosis Outreach Group on Monday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. in the cedar -room of Delbrook recCentre. Info: 987-1729. eee CANADIAN FEDERA- TION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN West Van, will hear Dr. William Gibson speak on “Human Genetics -— The Sleeping Giant” on. Monday, Jan 17, at W.V. Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Dr. Refreshments at 7 p.m. . oe6 MEDITATION CLASSES: A new series of meditation classes; Developing Inner Wisdom, is starting ar the W.V. Memorial Library on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Ctasses are led by Kelsang Delek, an ordained Buddhist Packie nun from England. Suggested donation: $45 for the series of six, or $10 drop-in. Info: Geoff, 921-6107 or Tilupa Buddhist Centre, 221-2271. eee VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAX TIME: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is offering free waining to voi- unteers willing to help people on low and fixed incomes pre- pare their income tax returns. Training sessions start Jan. 18 to the end of February. Contact the volunteer co- ordinator at 691-4526. eee USING CREATIVITY FOR SELF CARE: Coleen Gold, art therapist, speaks on how to access your innate skills for self balance. Wednesday, Jan. 19, doors open at 6:40 p.m. 1075A Marine Dr., N.V. Hobnob program offered every Wednesday c¢vening at no charge by che Canadian Mental Health Association of North and West Vancouver. info: Rodney, Heather or Sandy at 987-2111. ose PHILOSOPHY CAFE: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m. at Piece of Cake, 107 W. Esplanade. Peter Raabe, doc- tor of philosophy, facilitates a discussion on “How can we reconcile freedom with securi- ty?” Everyone welcome. Info: 291-5215. ea6 INTERNATIONAL BAC- CALAUREATE: Info meet- ing on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7 p-m., at Rockridge school. Testing sessions at West Van secondary school on Saturday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. or Thursday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Info: 981- 1100. NEIGHBOURHOOD) CAFE HOSTS needed on Thursday evenings starting jan. 20 to sell prepared foods to program participants. Criminal record check and food safe certificate required. Cali Amanda at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 987- 8138, to volunteer. - TAIWANESE CANADIAN INTERCULTURAL GREEN CLUB: Health walks in Mandarin and Taiwanese: Thursday, Jan. 20, } pm., Ambleside; Sunday, Jan. 23, 10 am., Lynn Canyon, Saturday, Jan. 29, I p.m., Maplewood Flats. Call 327-8693 for membership and walk information. eso WHAT Is SEXUAL ABUSE IN PROFESSION- AL RELATIONSHIPS?: Yvonne Maes, former nan, will conduct this workshop for women. Friday, Jan. 21, 10:15 am., at the North Shore Wonen’s Centre. No cost but pre-registration — required. Into: 984-4009. aee ARTISTS FOR KIDS: After-school art programs for elementary-aged children and serious senior art students. Classes begin the week of Jan. 24. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 21. Info: Mavis at 903-3798. eee THE GIFT OF DYSLEX- IA: Auther Ronald Davis tells us why some of the smartest people can’t read and how they can learn. Saturday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. at Robson Square Conference Centre. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 seniors/students over 14. Info: Sue Hall at 921-1084. EXPECTANT MOTHERS: Unique class for expectant mothers. Make a plaster cast of your belly for you to keep. Create a handmade journal to document your pregnancy or a photo album. Saturdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 5, from 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Silk Purse Arts Centre. Cost is $125.19 (ID#11319). Register: 925- 7270, ees HIGHER SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS: Free open house on Monday, Jan. 24, 7- 8:30 p.m, at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 E. 2nd St., N.V. This 12-week course offered by The Brotherhood of Humanity starts Monday, Jan 31, 7-9 .m. Donations accepted. Info: 986-5042. e Complete mechanical & electrical repairs - SAAPEX AUTO 4 by factory trained technician 166A West 14th Streat Tel: 965-6237 (otf Pemberton Ave., entrance at rear) Vist our web site: wwws.2npexaute.com ES G2PG GEG CH SS OE Ee ee ee ee ee Se Bp Highway: 9. i : Ee ae O9 enor, (59° | Drive select 4X4, City: 12.31/100km (23 milgal) fl an2ose BENE 71/100km (29 mifgal) mz no Sink purchise us CAS uzuki | da i a lease &. Rio 239 48 mos, O.A.C. M includes freight & PDE, MS.RLP. $16,390 financing up to 44 mos Drive select 4X4. City: 7.6L/100km (37 mi/gal) 7 mS Highway: 5.71/100km (49 mi/gsl FREE aN Photo finish NEWS photo Mike Wakefick! — JESSICA Tao (left to right), Atesa Mareshi, Jaylene MacDonald and Melanie Fung discuss Tao's photos. The Sentinel students are in the Millennium Masterpieces show to Jan. 23 at the Ferry Bullding Gallery and the West Van Sibrary. PERSONAL EMER- GENCY PROGRAM: Free course on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, and 8 from 7-9 p.m. at Norgate community school. Register: 903-3684. eee PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT AND AWARE- NESS GROUP mecting on Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 7:30-9 p.m., in the auditorium at Lions Gate Hospital. Info: 29-5183 or 924-0776. WESTCOAST WOMEN’S NETWORK invites ail women to join them for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, ‘Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m., at the Listel Vancouver Hotel. This month Barbara Sharp, mayor of North Vancouver city will speak on women breaking new ground. Tickets are $26 for members and $32 for non-members and includes dinner. Tickets: 731-4998, eeo OH NO! TAX TIME AGAINE Gabrielle Loren, CGA, will take you through a panel interior door speciall ® Wood, Vinyl & Aluminum Windows © Skylights ® Home Security | Quality & Integrity step-by-step introduction to. — accounting and tax issues for: the home-based child-care provider. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6:30-8:39 p.m., at the North Shore Child Care Resource Society. Free for members, $5 for guests. Pre-register by Jan. __-; 19: 985-2988. aoe : BC SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY public education meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 pm. in the auditori um at Lions Gate Hospi Brenda Blanchard, BCSS co- - ordinator of respite services will bost a lecture entitled, .. Respite Services. Everyone welcome. Info: 926-0856. | ..~ . eos _ NORTH SHORE GRIEF . RECOVERY: Six-week group programs of learning © and beginning the healing process. Thursdays from 1-3 .m. starting Jan. 27. No fee, ut. pre-registration request- ed. Info: Gaye at 921-7048. - ‘@oa8@ . MILLENNIUM LEC- TURE SERIES IN SCI- ENCE: Series runs Jan. 27- March 2 at Capilano College. : Thursday, Jan. 27 Geology in B.C.; Wednesday, Feb 2 Owls of B.C.; Feb. 10, Wildflowers of B.C.; Feb. 17, Pacific Shores; Feb. 24, Epiphytes and Canopy Roots; March 2 Reptiles and Amphibians of B.C. Alf six lectures cost $40. Register: 984-4901. : — Compiled by Sharon Cocomile =