To Dec. 23 * Games and Garlands Drop off the kids at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. while you do your Christmas shopping. Program is for children aged 6-9 years. They will build their own toy, make Christmas ornaments and pla; parlor games from the old days. Fee of $5/child includes supplies and snacks. Pre-register: 987-5618.

To Dec. 24

% SPCA Christmas Tree Sale Freshly cut, locally grown trees. Trees can be purchased at the shelter at 299 Mansfield PL. North Van. The SPCA is also collecting food for shelter animals as well as selling Christmas cards and calen- dars. Information: 988-7484.

istmas Tree Sale

West Van Scouts

Christmas iree fot is located by the howling alley at Park Rovai South. Proceeds to sup- port the activins of the Secours in West Vancouver.

% West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund

Donations of food, new roys and new clothing can be dropped off at the West Van fire hall, 760-16th St. Cash donations received at the Royal Bank, 17th and Marine Dr., the fire hall or mai} to Box 91114, West Vancouver, B.C., V7V 3N3. Information: 922-6522.

% Gift Wrapping

Mark’s Work Warehouse, 1074 Marine Dr., North Van. from 9 a.m.-F p.m. Proceeds will be donated to support medical research for Neurofibromatosis.

To Dec. 27 * Notes and Crafts Sale Harbour Centre mail. West Van Notes and Crafts Society.

To Jar. 3

* Bright Nights in Stanicy Park

3-10 p.m. daily. Closed Dee. 25 and Dec. 31. Enjoy the entertainment, animated dis- pieys and over a half-million ights. This event helps to raise funds for the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. Info: 257-8531.

— Compiled by Sharan * Cocomile

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RUMOUR has it, Santa Claus may have diabetes.

cording to the Canadian Diabetes Association he exhibits some of the symp- toms: he has vision problems (always wears glasses); and i unusually thirsty —- just think about how many. glasses of milk he drinks on Christmas Eve.

It wouldn’t be surprising, actually, because he does fall into all of the high risk cate- gortes: he’s overweight, over 45, doesn’t do much exercise and cats a high-fat diet of sugar cookies and ginger- bread. So just in time for the big night, the CDA offers this low-fat recipe for cookies — good for Santa, others you may know with diabetes, or anyone who enjoys a deli- cious, healthy treat!

Almond Crescent Cookies 4 c. butter, softened c. icing sugar tsp. vanilla . %¢. all purpose Nour ¢. ground almonds

In a bowl, cream the but- ter and then beat in sugar and vanilla. Stir together flour and

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NEWS Photo Paul McGrath

TOOLS & Techniques recently held its annual Family Faveurite Cookie Contest. Karen Barnaby (left to right) judged the winners by Carolyn Di Pasquale, Georgie White, Joanne Corrada, Rosemary Carier and Katherine Hamrysh. Store owner

Cindy Evetts also sampled the treats.

salt; gradually add to creamed balls, shape into crescents. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 160 C (325

mixture in parts. Stir in almonds. Form into 1-inch

F) over for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.