NEWS phote Cindy Goodman Par-[-Perfect MICHELLE FRASER serves up popcorn in the traditional manner at the recent Susiness after Business event held at the International Plaza Hotel. She was promoting her new North Van company Par-T-Perfect that specializes in kids’ parties and chiidminding in a fun-filled play environment. For more info phone 985-4443. pin ARD WiN Ravensburger” Gares and Puzzles OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer op- portunities available through Nerth Shore Community Services (NSCS). USE YOUR organizational skills and enthusiasm to coordi- nate a fundraising bike-a-thon to be held this spring on the North Shore. You wil! be working with a committee and the hours are flex- ible. DO YOU want to practise your Study Skills + Timo Management * Time Power/Goat Setting « Listening « Note taking ° Outlining * Reading « Study strategies + Test taking strategies Beginning Reading Program « Word Analysis skills « Oral reading - Fluency + Vocabulary * Comprehension Academic Reading * Higher level/critical thinking skilis » Analysis/Synthesis/Evaluation Sylvan NING TOYS RECOM CANADIAN 1459 Bolievue Ave., Wast Vancouver lake 2% £. ITY aie a Beginning Dec. 10 open til Spr typing or word processing skills? A published author needs her manuscript typed. Flexible hours. A CAT LOVER is needed to foster (for one year) a neutered and declawed orange and white eat. All food, litter and vet bills (if necessary) will be reimbursed. AN AWARD-WINNING corn- munity theatre group on the North Shore has opportunities for people who are interesied in theatre production. If you are in- terested in what goes on behind the scenes, become involved paint- ing sets, making costumes and props, and helping with printing Programs and flyers. Get involved as much as you want. Snowbirds welcome. THREE CHEERS for volun- teers! Seven volunteers are needed io kelp put together a pull-out section in a local newspaper that will honor the dedicated work of volunteers on the North Shore. If you are available during the day and can make a commitment from January to April °93, help us salute our North Shore volunteers. If you want to volunteer, call 985-7138. NSCS is a participating member agency of the United Way. GET BETTER GRADES, DO YOUR HOMEWORK Discover iow Sylvan Learning Centre can give your child the § educational edge that rnokes a difference. In our stress-free, positive enviror: nent, children become excited about learning. You can see If on their faces —— and on their ieport cards. Writing Program * Grammar/Mechanics * Paragiaph , Essay & Report Wilting + Outlining » Editing Skits Moaih/Aigebra * Computation Skills + Understanding of concepts & iheir application * Experience with theoretical math NORTH SHORE 985-6811 MOTORIZED apse ts) Chaasé “Have you done your homework?" shouldn't be an assay quastion. amas SCIENCE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM 926-2327