NEWS phote Mike Wakefield

OWNER PHILIP. Mitchell of Cafe Norte in Edgemont Village proudly displays a Mexican-style
gingerbread nouse that he made with his wife and another employee of the restaurant.

KIDS’ STUFF

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MONDAY

Dec. 30--Ongoing each Mon., Wed.,
Fri. N.S. Family Services Drop-in
Program, : 9:15-11. a.m., Highlands
_ Family, Place, Highlands United
Church, 3255" Edgemont Blvd., N.V.
info: Li Boesen, 988-5281. ..
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Dec. 30--Ongoing except on school
closure days. N.S.. Family Services
Drop-in. Program, supervised play for
kids, guest speakers & socializing. 9-11
a.m. Lynnmour School, 800 Forsman
Ave., N.V. Info: Li Boesen, 988-5281.
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Dec. 30--Ongoing cach Mon., Tues.,
Wed., Fri. except on school closure
days. N.S. Family Services Drop-in
Program, . supervised play for ‘kids,
guest speakers & socializing. 9:30-
11:30 a.m. Seycove Community
> School, 1204 Caledonia Ave., N.V.
Info: Li Boesen, 988-5281.
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Dec. 30--Ongoing. Junior Forest
Wardens, outdoor-oriented youth club
for boys & girls aged 8-18, 7-8:30
p.m., Irwin Park Elementary School.
Info: eves. 926-5660. .
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Dec. 30--Ongoing to June. YMCA
Senior Leaders Program. Info: - 986-
0388 or 926-5541.
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Dec. 30-Ongoing. W.V. Youth Band,
new members welcome. Info: David,
985-8897 or Susan, 926-9147.
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Dec. 30--Ongoing. Montessori Mes
‘Petits Academy, preschool program
available, N.V. YMCA, 440 Hendry

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Ave., N.V. Info: 986-0388.

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Dee. 30-Ongoing. Judo for kids 9 yrs.
& older, alt levels, 6:30-8:30 p.m.;
Salmagundi, arts program for kids ag-
ed 2-3. Info: W.V. YMCA, 926-5541.

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Dec. 30-—Ongoing. Children’s
troduction to theatre for ages 4-6.
Rhythmic dance, movement & pan-
tomime. 9-10:30 a.m., Mon.-Fri.,
N.V. YMCA, 986-0388.

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Dec. 30--Ongoing. Mon/Wed/Fri.
Parent and Tot drop-in, -9:15-11:15
a.m. at N.S.:Ncighbourhood House.
Games, crafts and playtime for
babies-S yrs. plus social time for
parents. Info: 987-8238.

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TUESDAY

Dec. 31—Note: N.V. City Library, 121

.W. 14th St. is open from 9:30 a.m. to

5 p.m.

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Dec. 31-Ongoing. Curling for juniors
9-12 yrs. & teens 23 yrs. & older. 4-

-5:30 p.m. or Sat."9:30-11 a.m. ‘Info:

recCentre Lonsdale, 988-6166.

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Dec. 31-Ongoing each Tues. &
Thurs.{except the ist Thurs. of each
month), N.S. Family Services Drop-in
Program, supervised play for kids,
guest speakers & socializing. 9:30-
11:30 am.,
Church, 3208 Mountain Highway,
N.V. Info:988-5281.

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Dec. 31—Ongoing. N.S. Family Ser-
vices Drop-in Program, supervised

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play for kids, guest speakers &
socializing. 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.,
YMCA, 1735 Inglewood Ave., W.V.
Info: Li Boesen, 988-5281.

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Dec. 31-Ongoing each Tues. & Fri.

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gram, supervised play for kids, guest
speakers & socializing. 9:30-11:30
a.m., Queen Mary Community School,
230 W. Keith Rd., N.V. Info: Li
Boesen, 988-5181.

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Dec. 31~Ongoing. Free hobby & craft
classes for kids aged 9 yrs. & older.
Sponsored by Sutherland Bible Cha-
pel, 7-8:30 p.m., Maplewcod Com-
munity School. Info: 987-8396.

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Dec. 31—Ongoing. After-school kids,
creative fun for children in grades k-3,
3:30 p.m. Capilano Library, 3045
Highland Blvd., N.V. Info: 987-4471.

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Dec. 31-Ongoing. Sleepytime Stories,
1/2 hr of stories before bedtime, 7:15
p.m., Seycove District Library, 1204
Caledonia Ave. Info: 929-3727, ,

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Dec. 31--Ongoing. Drop-in preschool
Storytime for kids aged 3-5 yrs., 10:30
a.m., Lynn Valley Library. Info:
984-0286. :

For more Coming Events see first
page of Classifieds. For arts and
entertainment listings see the
Around Town column in Wed-
nesday’s North Shore Now sec-
tion.

I'VE GOT TO FIND A
BEST FRIEND WITH A
LESS RIGOROUS
MORAL CODE....

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JUST LOOK AY SbURe.
GROWING ACCONIULATION

HOROSCOPES
Open to what

truly matters

THE NEW year is a marking of time, an aspect of the
grand illusion to which we subscribe. As such, we could
resolve now to open to what really matters.

Robert

We wish ourselves and one
another a “‘happy’’ new year. Do
we realize, however, that hap-
piness derives from forgiveness?

If we are in physical or emo-
tional pain, or just unhappy, we
could choose ‘‘to give forth’
(forgiveness). Giving of oneself
overcomes the contracting illusion
of separation and creates con-
nectedness to life, love and
wisdom. We align with joy,
what’s real, and healing love.

Where we give, no problem.
Where we are withdrawn, ‘‘prob-
lem.’? We unconciously project
this contractedness on someone
else, then feel righteously upset:
that they are ‘behaving :that
way.’’ :

This obscures our guilt feelings. .-

It helps to know that the outer
world of appearances is‘our pro-
jection. We can alter our attitude
through forgiveness which allows
for reintegration.
heals the guilt; restores innocence.

We're not good at. it. We ‘are
good at being. ‘‘hung-up’? on
righteous indignation. “That’s
because forgiveness is accomplish-
ed “through us,’’ not by. us.
Forgiveness can be ‘‘come by’’: by

recognizing. that the pzablem we -
‘face with him or her is not the

truth, but a projection, and that
our higher/deeper (same) self. will
manage the foregiveness if we are
willing to ask for such help. ,
As the mighty. spiritual giant,
Chuck Spezzano, PhD, writes: ‘‘If
you don't see your. partner’s beau-
ty, greatness and innonence, then
you are only seeing your own
guilt, pain and deadness projected
onto them. Fighting, aggrieving or
trying to change them wiil never
work. Changing yourself is the

only thing that. will free you..

Forgiveness is the tool by which
you and everyone are freed. Rely
on Heaven’s Grace, and dissolve
the problems that plague you.”’
For the week of Dec.29-Jan.4,
1992 :
ALL SIGNS :
1992 comes in powerfully. The
Jan.4 solar eclipse stimulates the
radical Uranus/Neptune conjunc-
tion which symbolizes our yearn-
ing to be free of contraints, to be

true to ourselves. The news will -

surprise, even astonish us. Gov-
ernments will tremble. Changes
will be sudden and potent. Get
ready, but defer-major decisions
until next week.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 20)

.More than your share of
“duties,” Monday, Aries. Don't get “*hung
up’? on them. Some carecr-business net-
working, Jatwary Ist. Delightful socializing
as weil. Review priorities, Thursday and
Friday. As of Saturday’s New Moon eclipse,
expect, the unexpected. Prestige could sky-
rocket!

3 TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Resolve an old argument now or
drag it into the new year, Taurus. On New
Year's Eve you can sense good things com-
ing your way. Review career goz2ls, mid-
week, You demonstrate initiative and finan-
cial prowess, Friday. Saturday’s New Moon
augers travel and romance.

II GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21)

Sunday, Gemini, forgive yourself
and someone you love. Primary relationship
moving into new phase, New Year’s Eve.
Celebrate. Wednesday, you mix business
with pleasure. Friday, you could be edgy.
Be diplomatic. A financial partnership could
be surprisingly successful in the wake of
Saturday's solar eclipse pattern.

> CANCER (JUNE 22-3ULY 23)

Early week, Cancer, speak your
mind. Be with someone you love, Tuesday
evening. Holiday merrymaking continues,
Wednesday. You are tempted to coast along
on past efforts, Thursday. Friday, you are
rarin’ to go! Follow instincts, Saturday.

Forgiveness :°

HEAVENS ABOVE .

Powerful eclipse ‘spells sudden relationship -

developments.
? LEO (SULY 24-AUG. 23)

. You will probably keep at least
one resolution this year, Leo. A romance
could abruptly end, Monday. Serious issues
are of linte interest, mid-week. Speculation
not for you, . Thirsday. Friday may’ bring
more socializing. ‘Solar ectipse, Saturday,” :

. could mean lucrative business venture in-

volving electronics:

VIRGO (AUG. 24-SEPT. 23)

Sunday could be party-time
Virgo. Up to you. Be with the one you love,
Tuesday. evening. : Thoughts happily_ centre.”
on home. and family, mid-week. Your
primary relationshio is revitalized, Friday.
You are inspired to beautify your surroun.:
dings, Saturday. Unexpected social devel-.

_opments due to major solar eclipse energy-

discharge.

+ fhe _Lupra (SEPT. 24-07. 25)

of you. prefer staying home, .Tuesday even-
ing. Don't go too far afield, mid-week,
Adventure-lust. Friday, you are up and at. -

- ‘em! Sullen,’ eveniag. A jarring develop-

ment, Saturday. Change is in the wind. Be ©
ready. Balance ts the key.

SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 22) _.

Keep tabs on your. wallet, Scor- ~
piv. New Year's Eve could be higly roman-
tic. ‘ Financia} picture looks good as °92_
begins. Self-confidence is high, Friday... ©
Short weekend trip? Good news, Saturday -
evening. Awareness is on the increase. Any-.
thing can happen. It probably will. « -

Zi 2 SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23-DEC.

A youngster needs time with you, Sunday,
Sagittarius. Judgment not
Monday. Drink jess, not more, Tuesday.
Vitality could be high, mid-week. Opportu- |
nity for fresh start. Outlook bright, Friday: ©
Be prepared for the unexpected, Saturday.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 20)

Get to those resolutions Mon-

day, Capricorn. The ‘“‘loner’’ part of you

arises, Tuesday. You may prefer traditional

celebration. A final gathering, Wednesday,

yields financial benefits. Keep private mat-

ters private, Thursday. Property transaction

in the works, Friday. Saturday, you could
envision a totally different future.

ww
AQUARIUS (JAN. 21-FEB. 19)

ww You: sense 1992 as a turning
point, Aquarius. Be frank and cutspoken ©
with a friend, Monday. Brief appearances at
parties possible, Tuesday. Resolutions,
mid-week, are conscientious. You are called
to communicate to a group, Friday. Soon, a
beneficial program for emotional and
Spiritual growth.

JE pisces (FEB. 20-MARCH 20)

Sunday, Pisces, a surprise visit.
At least one resolution could be a vow to
curtail alcohot consumption. A friend is
supportive, Wednesday evening. Your ini-
liatives impress, Thursday. Uptrend con-
tinues, Friday. Saturday’s eclipse accen-
wates different approaches to old problems,

Robert Aiken is an interna-
tionally known astrologer/
metaphysician, therapeutic
counsellor and workshop leader of
30 years’ experience. He offers «.
in-depth, substantive astrological —
readings as well as empowering
therapeutic counselling sessions.
Contact Carole: 929-4049. -

the greatest, .