From previous page Nov. 29, doors open 6:40 p.m., 1075A Marine Dr., N.V.. Hobnob program offered every Wednesday evening at no charge by the Canadian’ Mental Health Association of North and West Vancouver. info: Ali or Earn money. delivering tt g tne. North Shore News. Call 986-1337 bad re > child's grades, Itcan da offers: ° A comprehensive skills assessment to’ . identify your child's specific needs. * A personalized program delivered by certified teachers. :* Guaranteed success. Your ", child will-improve one full grade. level within 36 hours of instruction.* rt cord can fake a toll on more than your “And poor grades won't get Don’t wait. Call Sylvan today. “North Van’ * 985-6811 West Van ° 926-3365 . SYLVAN- LEARNING CENTRE? . Laur at 987-2111. eon DISTRICT 44 ELEMEN- TARY BAND AND STRINGS PARENTS: Annual general meeting, Nednesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p-m., band room at Carson Graham school. WOMEN AND_ THE HEALTH CARE SYS- TEM: Thursday, Nov. 30, 10:30. a.m.-noon — p.m., North Shore Women’s Centre. N.V. Free workshop open to all women. For info and registration call 984- 6009. eoe WEST VAN FAMILY PLACE DROP IN for par- ents, caregivers and e his or her selfesteem: ther by themselves. Syivan-” a preschoolers. Meet others and enjoy social activities, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1:30-3 pm, WV. Community Centre. THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2060 will open at the — Beach House — at Dundarave Pier on Tuesday, Nov. 28 sith the lighting of From 4:30-6:30 p.m. there will be music, refreshments and holiday cheer, The festival will contin- ue to January 2. 70 trees. eee CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: Tree decorat- ing party at Park and Tilford Gardens, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The lights will be officially turned on Saturday, Dee. 2, 7 p.m. 300 Shean Learning Systems, ine: “ine., www intellichoice.com. WINTER WINDOWS IN EDGEMONT: Friday, Dee. 1, dusk-9 p.m. Special shop- ping evening with lights, car- ollers and lets of Christmas ambience. eee THE PEAK OF CHRISTMAS AT GROUSE MOUNTAIN: Ongoing Dec. I-Jan. 2. Dai festive activities including Santa’s North Pole Workshop, ice skating and sleigh rides. For more information contact Guest Services at 980-9311. eee THE BEST GIFT EVER: Holy Trinity School presents 4 holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the school at 987-4454. eoe CAROL SHIPS: Friday, Dec. 1, at Waterfront Park at 7:15 p.m. Festive celebrations includes live music, carol singing, festive entertainment, refreshments and bonfires. Donations of non-perishable food or toys for the North Vancouver Christmas Bureau will be gratefully accepted. Information: 987-PLAY. ees FANTASIA: College Choral cepartment presents a Christmas concert in the Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. Music includes seasonal nyusic and a carol sing-a-long. Tickets are $12 for general and $8 for students, seniors and children. Tickets are avail- able by calling the box office at 990-7810. CHORAL Capilano eee CEDARVIEW LODGE CHRISTMAS AFFAIR Bazaar and Tea Room, Saturday, Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. at 1200 Cedar Village Close. N.V. Events include baking, crafts, silent auction, plants, _ and kits activities. Info: 904- 6410. elegantly- appointed, RECEN a AEE CRE Look like you've arrived before you get there. spacious leather’. interior, . ; you've arrived will surely precede you. ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1058 Ridgewood Dr., NV. More uian 45 arti- sans from throughout B.C., festive food and baking, coffee and snack room. Free adniis- sion. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Northlands Golf Course, Saturday, Dee. 2, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.n. Family event featuring pan- cake breakfas:, photos with Santa and lots of Christmas cheer. Limited seating avail- able. Adults $12; kids $6. Cal! Keith ar 924-2950, ext. 2 to reserve. eet wot DICKENS.COM: 25th annual = Christmas fair, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.1n.- 1:30 p.m. St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885-22nd St., West Van. Food, fin and gifts for all. THE eee MEALS ON WHEELS: First annual volunteer Christmas luncheon, Tuesday, Dec. 5. All past-and present volunteers are welcome. Cost is SLO. Register: Valerie at 922-34] 4. ees BURRARD INLET ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAM: You are invited to participate in a community forum on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the North and West Vancouver Emergency Program Office, 147 E. 14th St, 2nd floor, N.V. Register: 775-5756. eee CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER VILLAGES: Summer opportunities for leaders (age 21 and over) and children: (11-16) in Austria, Mexico, Sweden, U.S. and Canada. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the BC Sports QX4 has always been ahead of itself. Which is why intellichoice, the largest and one. of the most tespected authorities in. evaluating cost of ownership, has chosen it as “Best Overall Value” for '98,:'99 and 2000.* The exceedingly well-equipped QX6 for. 2001 continues to. offer : exceptional value with over 163 standard features, a class-leading 240-HP** 3. S-litre V6 engine, ‘an advanced ; All-Mode “A-wheel ” sunroof. The Infiniti Total Ownership Experience starts with your first Guest Drive and the fealing that , Own one and you'll understand. Hall 6475. of Fame. info: 946- eee VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND KITCHEN HEL? NEEDED in North and West) Vancouver for lunch time deliveries on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays tor North Shore Meals on Wheels. Info: 922-3414. eee WINTER CELEBRA- TION IN THE WOODS: 4th annual open house of the Lyon Canyon — Ecolopy Centre, Sunday, Dec. 10, noon-4+ p.m. Activities include seasonal crafts, movies, games, face painting and puppet show. Admission is free with donation of non- perishable food for the Food Bank. Iafo: 981-3103. eee CHRISTMAS IS FOR THE BIRDS: Sunday,’ Dec. 17. The Lynn Valley Ecology Centre is having a “Christmas Feeder © Bird Count.” Count the birds that arrive at your feeder, : then fill out a bird count form and give it to the cen- tre. The centre sends the information to scientists to help research bird migration. To receive a bird count form, phone 981-3103. eee SPONSOR A NORTH SHORE FAMILY ' this Christmas. Call the Nerth Vanceuver Christraas Bureau at 984-9627, eee NVRC CHRISTMAS CRAFTS lobby tables. Tables. are available at ail rec centres on a per day basis. Tables are’ $25. 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