OPPORTUNITIES Circle Craft 16th Christmas Market will be held al (he Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre, an November 7-11. 1961. For applications and information to enter, contact Paul Yard, 101-1765 West 8th Avenue, Vanoouver, VE S08, (604) 737-9050, Fax (G04) 736-2166. Terri Heit of Creative Craft Falra pres- ents Vancouver Island's largest ari and cra(t fair “Artista in Action Festival "81", May 24-26, at the Racquet Club, Vicloria. Aleo the 11th Annual Christ- mas Show, Nov. 14-17, 1991. Write 977 Kentwood Tc, Victoria, VEY 1A5, or call (604) 658-2901 for application forms. Professional Development Assistance Program — Available to professional artists or arts administrators who have worked professionally for at least two years. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants. Grants avallable . up to $1,500. No more than one grant per year. Application dead- line: May 15. For more Information and applications, contact: Ministry of Mu- nictpal Alfairs, Recreation and Culture, Cultural Serdces Branch, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 2X4, Tel: (604) 356-1718. May, 1991 BASKETS FOR MY FATHER'S BEDSIDE NATHAN RAFLA Page 7