NEWS photo Paul McGrath _Arneti visits library THOR Chris ‘Arnett read from his new book Tertor _ Of the Coast: Lend Aliensiion and Colonial War gn Vancouver island and the Guif Islands 1849-1863 (Taton Bcoks) at ihe North Van City Library recently. od with al conditioning power Jwindows; De V8 Islamic Education: Free Quran-Arabic classes and study program on fsmailism and Islam to celebrate the Islamic sacred Shaban and Ramadhan. Every Saturday and Sunday, ongo- ing. “il nationalities welcome. Info. 988-0952. Generation 2000 is a.group for young Persian females, aged 14-19, to meet people, have fun, increase self confi- dence and receive support. Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., at the North Shore Riutticuttural Society, #301-123 E. Sth St., N.V. Info: Sherry at 988-2931. Meditation: A!l are welcome months of to attend a free introductery talk at the Sahaj Marg Meditation Centre, 323 Lynn Ave, NLV., ar noon on the third Sunday of every month. Into: 904-0420. MONDAYS Deep = Relaxation == and Mcditation: Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free introduc- tory class, next three classes are $25. Reservations: 904- 7071 or 839-1457, Logos Toastmasters: Do you want to improve vour speak- ing skills while having fun with a friendly group? Come a5 a guest and see for yourself. Meetings held = Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., West Van Baptise Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Info: 987-3163. Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Everyone welcome, no part- ner needed. Classes in North Van on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Info: 926-3174 or 924-1187. Buddha-Dharma Sangha, a community of mindful living, mects each Monday at 7 p.m. at the N.V, City Library. Based on the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Info: Wayne at 988-7689. North Shore Toastmasters: Learn public speaking, com- munication and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Group meets Mondays at 7:15 p.m. Guests welcome. Info: Mark at 980- 9125 or Jan at 904-0616. The Osteoporosis Society: North = Shore Outreach Group, meets on the third Mondav of each month, (excepr July, August and Dec.) at 7 p.m., in the West Vancouver Senior's Activity Centre. Info: 731-4997. B.C. Regiment Volunteer Band needs musicians. Mects Mondays from = 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 620 Beatty St., Van. Info: Don at 946-8230. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Monday trom 7-8 p.m..in the Mr. Seymour, Parkway area. New members welcome: Info: 929- 1358. The Clansmen Pipe and Drums meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the J.P. Fell Armoury in Mahon Park, See mare page AT Authors reading at Raven tonight LOCAL authors Greg: Potter, John Moore and Peter Trower will read from their new books tonight at North Vancouver’s Raven Neighbourhood Pub, 1060 Deep Cove Ra. Trower’s Chainsaws in the Cathedral is a selection of - logging poems written over the past 35 years, Moore’s fic- tional debut The Blue Parrat _ is set in_a seedy bar in North Vancouver’s Lower Lansdale. area, Potter’s Hand Me Down World is'a look at the history of popular music in Canada .. from Guy Lombardo” to Alanis Morrissette. . There is no cover charge = for this- special event which’ gets underway at 7:30: p.m. Each author will) read~ for. about half an hour and “Sign copies of their new. work. ee FREE sirD SEED! Ewer couron sii No Melt, | No Mess, (No Waste & No Fuss... > 2477 Marins Drive West Vancouver Ph: 926-8941 — 133 Bast 74th St. North Vancouver Ph: 984-7133 : “Open 7 Days a Week a dN Aa Ho Fe Sia octal i