LIFESTYLES

37 - Sunday, September 4, 1988 - North Shore News

Writing courses offered

{[F YOU'VE ever wanted to see your name in print, and earn moncy from your writing, Capilano College has the right courses for you.

Break into the freelance feature-article market with Com- munications 190, Magazine Article Writing. Students write three arti- cles, revise them and submit them

for publication in Canadian or foreign periodicals. Many student articles are in print before the end of the term.

The course has produced three columnists for Vancouver’s major daily papers, and many students have gone on to successful careers in freelancing or staff journalism. The course meets Wednesday even-

Options for volunteers

IF YOU have thought about vol- unteering but are uncertain as to what you want to do call the North Shore Information and Volunteer Centre and arrange for a personal interview. The following is a sam- ple of volunteer opportunities on file.

MONTHLY LUNCH HELPERS wanted to set up tables, serve lunch and assist seniors in cleaning up at a monthly luncheon (usually about 30 seniors). If you are sociable and enjoy the com- pany of seniors, come and join the fun one Thursday per month from Ii a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

CARING AND EMPATHIC DRIVERS needed to transport pa- tients to and from their homes for treatment at a local or Vancouver cancer clinic. Supportive attitude a must.

SHOPPING, VISITING, BANKING and post office er- rands. Many of the North Shore elderly and shut-in people need weekly assistance with some or all of the above necessities. Place-

ments can be made any day of the week and usually require 24 hours per week. Help fill this vital need.

LOCAL HOSPITAL AUX- ILIARY requires people for maternity, emergency, flower care etc. If you are interested in work- ing in a hospital setting, attend the orientation meeting on Sept. 22. Call for details.

OVER 55 AND ENJOY CARD GAMES? A new seniors’ drop-in centre is looking for a host or hostess games person to socialize with seniors on Tuesday evenings 7 to 10 p.m. commencing Sept. 20 and running to December. Orien- tation provided.

ORGANIZED RESOURCE PERSON is required to coordinate printed/resource material for the library of a local health agency. Hours and frequency are flexible.

If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities cal] Joan at the Volunteer Centre at 985-7138, a participating agency of United Way.

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Youth Dana

The NORTH VANCOUVER YOUTH BAND

is now recruiting young musicans — ages 9 to 19 — for its 1988/89 season!

As this famous Band approaches iis 50th year of opera-

tion, openings exist for:

Percussion Brass and Reed players Previous musical experience not necessary! Registration will be held at Highlands School, Col- wood Road, N. Vancouver on Saturdays, September 10 & 17, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Requesting that the parent and child attend with an

instrument if possible.

ings from 7 to 10 p.m. in room L201 on the Lynnmour campus, just north of the Second Narrows Bridge in North Vancouver, and will run from Sept. 7 to Dec. 14. Communications 280, Marketing Commercial Fiction, can help novelists and short-story writers get their work into salable shape. Emphasis is on genre fiction such as mysteries, thrillers, romances and science fiction. The course covers everything from storyboar- ding a plot to reading the fine print in a contract. Course work may include minor revisions to a com- pleted manuscript, or three short Stories, or « novel outline and a couple of chapters. CMNS 286 meets on Tuesday nights, 7 to 10 p.m., in room L201 on the Lynn-

THANK YOU!

mour campus from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13.

Both courses carry transfer cred- it to the Creative Writing program at UBC. Each costs $110. Students can register at Capilano College in class on the first night.

Crawford Kilian, instructor of the courses, is a well-known B.C. writer. He is the regular education columnist for the Vancouver Pro- vince, and has sold articles to such periodicals as the Globe and Mail and Western Living. He has also published eight science fiction novels since 1978, and is com- pleting his ninth.

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171 STUDENTS FOR HIRE

THE VOICE OF WORTH AND WELT VANCOUVER,

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY « FRIDAY

For more information about these courses call Crawford Kilian at 986-1911 local 2585.

NORTH VANCOUVER RECREATION COMMISSION

The North Vancouver Recreation Commission gratefully acknowledges the time and support given to the Work Orientation Workshop (WOW) Project and to the youth of North Vancouver by the following Businesses

and/or Agencies. EMPLOYERS Anatoli Souviaki

The Balloonery Characters Graphic Arts

Chateau Bakery and Conditorei Grand Touring Car Repairs Ltd. Harvest Antiques and Furniture

Restoration Ltd. Kidstop - Lynn Valley Centre Landscape Decor Store Lynn Canyon Park Ecology Centre North Shore Neighbourhood North Shore Sailboard Shop Presentation House

S.PC.A. - North Vancouver Shelter Sweet Surrender Enterprises Inc.

Time Out Sports

SPEAKERS

AIDS Vancouver

CFMI-FM Radio

CAY Centre

Canada Employment Centre for Students Industrial Reiations Council

North Shore Credit Union

North Shore Family Services Meridien Hoiel

Canada Employment and Immigration Council of Forestry Industry in B.C. St. John Ambulance

Bob Webber

Capilano College

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Vancouver Vocational Institute Women’s Skill Development

Neil Huestis

House ‘N Swap

AND to all the youth workers, school and family counsellors who were involved with the project.

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An Education

ia Music

Education for Life

At Tom Lee Music Schools Children Love to Learn Music!

{f vour child is 4 years or older, this is the best Gime to introduce him or her to music. Let your child experience our successful teaching method. During our open house, we would like to invite vour child toa free introductory music lesson atone of our five convenient locations. Phone now and reserve a space. Your child’s name will also be entered for a chance to win a portable kevboard.

Think about it... it’s an Education for Life!

* Vancouver To reserve your

free lesson, call:

732-7648

¢ Richmond

» Surrey

¢ Coquidam

* North Vancouver

For an appointment or more information call Director of Music DAVID HENDERSON at 929-5051 or Banda- master RON SMITH at 929-3637 or write to the ad- dress shown above.