what's ois: Fr rom page 46 Wednesday, Nov. 24, 7-9 p.m. at Piece of Cake. Esplanade. Peter Raabe, doc- tor of philosophy, facilitates a discussion on “Is poctry as useless as Plato says it is?” Everyone welcome. Info: 291- S215. eee BEAR. WATCH MEETING: This mecting will promote ways to co-exist with bears cand’ stop their destruction. Wednesday, Nov. °24,'.7 p.m. Collingwood ‘school. Info: 926-7823. BOOK CLUB: Wednesday, Nov, 24 at 7 p.nr. and Sunday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. Galleria Ambleside. Coffee House, 1545 Marine Dr., W.V. Book 10 be reviewed is The Professor and the Madman. Info: 913- 449.” - MEN AND THE LAW: : Presenter » Leanne. Wood. i ~ from the. West : Coast Legal Education “and. "Action Fund, Sociery, #207-123 -N ‘V. $5 for non- FAMILY PLAGE introduces ._ afree program for parents and oolers ‘with a focus on ucs at ‘the W.V. ty. Centre. Thursday, Nov- 25, 1:30-2:45 Topic is: Promoting - non-violence with the preschooler. , Child. care pro- vided. RVSP: 925- 7172, ‘ABORIGINAL » AIDS AWARENESS | CELEBRA- TION Thursday, Nov. 25, 6 quamish | Recreation Centre. Play, fash- “107 We “North | Nation - Ip hac poet, VERBAL ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS facilirat- ed by Cameron) Egyeda. Friday, Nov, 26, 10:30 a.m.. Shore — Women’s Centre. Register: 984-6009. eee SPROCKIDS: Dinner and silent auction fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. at Grouse Mountain. Top pro- world cup mountain bike rac- ers Alison Sydor, Lesley Tomlinson, Andreas Hestler and Bruce Spicer will be attending.. Also, Norco trails ‘ream demo, mountain bike videos, Tickets are $50,/per- - son (charitable receipt issued for $25). Call 921-8547 to order. Sprackids is dedicated to the athletic and social development of youths aged 10-19 through lifestyle moun- rain bike programs. MILLENNIUM MEHNDI: Henna art and design. Saturday, Nov. 27. Info: 988-0952. eee F A M f£ L Y REUNIFICATION is host- ing its fifth annual birthday party for Aboriginal adopted or fostered individuals and their loved © ones.*’ Saturday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m: Trour Lake Community Centre, RSVP: . 987-3437... BC INVENTORS SOCI- - ~ ETY will: demonstrate three educational goines on Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sands, Nov. 28, at [ tHink OF IT AS VITAMIN C FOR YOUR CAR. The Gathering . - is $15. COUNCIL annval ‘general hursday, daytime division, ices 2.new book discus- - :group.. Where the Heart 7’: Billie | Letts ., will be dis- rial - ‘fgom a Danald uxton talks -about. his : favourite bridge. -Pre- register: 925- 7402. eve ‘ABORIGINAL WOMEN ‘AND. | RESTORAT JUSTICE: A workshop iacili- ated -by che Aboriginal Women’s Action Network. ‘hursday, Nov, 25, 6 p.t., ‘Nerth.-. Shore, Women’s ; Centre. Register: 984-6009. ‘Nov. 28, - , iG: Capilano Mall, Sales in sup- port of the BC ¢ Children’s Hospital. - ~ ENGLISH - AND SCOTTISH FAMILY TREES: Saturday, Nov. 27, -3 pam., West Van Museuny tad Archives, Workshop con- dveted by members of The RC Genealogy Society. Fee of $16.05, Register: 925-7270. BUILDING A HEALTHY AND CARING COMMU- NITY ACROSS THE GENERATIONS: Saturday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., West Van secondary school, 1750 Mathers, W.V. Info: 981-1000. eee TAIWANESE CANADIAN INTERCULTURAL GREEN CLUB: Nature and health walks in Mandarin and Taiwanese. Call 327-8693 for membership and walk infor- mation, Saturday, Nov. 27, 3 p.m. at Maplewood Flats. Free health walk with Mr. Chung, 925-8893. eee NORTH VAN MOUNTAIN LIONS annu- al pub night fundraiser. Saturday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.- midnight at the Eagles Fall, 170 W. 3rd St., N.V. “All moncy raised goes to helping local charities. Ticket price includes dinner. Info: Jill at 980-0925 or Barbara at 990- 0617. ve@eere Commemorating women who lost their fives through domestic violence. Wednesday, November 24, 1$99 - North Shore News - 51 Speakers and quiet enrertain- ment. Sunday, Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m., Waterfront Park, N.V. eon BOSOM BUDDIES: Cancer support group) micets on Monday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Delbrook Church lounge, 555 W. Windsor Rd., NLV. Joyee Parkin from Lonsdale recCentre will speak on exercise and health. Info: 987-0396. @oe ED VIESTURS world-class high-altitude climber presents a slide show on the pursuic of his goal to become the first American and the sixth person to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000 m_ peaks without bot- tled oxygen. Monday,’ Nov. 29, at 7:30 pan, Centennial Theatre. Tickets are S10/S9. Box office: 984-4484. eee CALM AND COMPASSION LEADING TO WELL- BEING: Lasz workshop of the series, focussing on nur- turing innate-mental health. Monday, Nov, 29, 7-9 p.m., Leo Marshali Curriculum Centre, 814 W. 21st St., N.V. Into: 926-7589, eon DOUGLAS COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAMP for boys and girls aged 9-17 ar Rockridge school, W.V. Monday, Nov. 29, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Basketbalf clinic, two tickets. to a Vancouver Grizzlies game, and a chance to win a pair of Grizzlies tick- ets. $60. Info: 527-5680. TOGETHER AGAINST VIOLENCE WORKSHOP: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.n., Anthony’ $ Parish, 2337 Tahoe! W.V. Info: 926 289, oe9 PARENTS TOGETHER: Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m, North = Lunsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., N.V. An information session “for parems having difficulty with their teenagers. Info: 325-0556. eee NORGATE PARENT PAR- TICIPATION PRESCHOOL will be hold- ing a silent auction on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., at 1396 W. 15th St, M.V. Join the fun and do some Christenas shopping, CRUISING RUSSIA: Into session on Wednesday, Dec. | at 7 p.m., Roseway Travel, 100 Park Royal South. Featuring guest speaker and slide. presentation. $5 admis- sion. RSVP: 926-4344. eee LET’S VEG): Thursday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., North Shore Women’s Centre. Vegetarianism: workshop for women hosted by Earthsave Canada. Free. Pre-register: 984-6009. eee BOOK READING and pro- fessional boundaries _work- shop for women, Friday, Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. at the North Shore Women’s Centre. Book signing and reading to follow. Free. Pre-register: 984-6009. CARTER CH EVROLET-OLDSMOBILE 987 5931, REGENCY PONTIAC-BUICK-CADILLAC-G: MC 985-6333 PET PICTURES WITH SANTA: Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dee. 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pet Food ’N More, Park and Tilford Shopping Centre. Cost is $10 for two prints. Proceeds to Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Info: 270-2432. eee MILLENNIUM MAGIC: Farnily Services of the North Shore’s annual Winter Family Ball will be held at the Hotel Vancouver on Sunday, Dec. 5 The raffle will offer a grand prize of a trip for two to New York City including theatre tickets and a second prize of a trip for two to the Clayoquot Sound Wilderness Resort. Tickets are $50 each or three for $160, To purchase tickets to the ball or for the raffle call Fiona Kilburn at 988-5281. seo CANADIAN FEDERA- TION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN of West Van will hold their Christmas party at West Van Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Dr. on Monday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Info: 926-1305. BOSOM BUDDIES cancer ‘support group mects on Monday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m, in the Defbrook Church lounge, 555 W. Windsor Rd, Christinas social dinner. Divas bring a wrapped present for - exchange. Information: 987-. 0396. _ ‘Compiled by Sharon . Cocomile Fax your event information to 985-2104 or e-mail esharon@nsnews.coi>. - :