Page M10 February 21, 1990. This Week CALENDAR | = A Little Bit of Everything — Winches- ° as ter Galleries presents ‘A Little Bit of 5 Everything’ by Colin Graham. Show = continues until Sat., Mar. 3, 1545 Fort St. Ph. 595-2777. Hrs. 10:30 to 5 pm. Closed Monday. Contemporary Artists — The Art Gal- lery of Greater Victoria presents a series on contemporary art and artists, focusing primarily on key gallery exhibi- tions. Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, until Thurs., Mar. 22 at 1040 Moss St. Thurs., Feb. 22: a look at Sophie Pemberton’s watercolours and oil paint- ings. Ph. 384-4101. Wednesday Programs — The Art Gal- lery of Greater Victoria presents a talk, film, slides, video or tour at 1 pm Wednesdays at 1040 Moss St.. Wed., Feb. 21: Grandly and Durer — the birth of the German Renaissance in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Ph. 384-4101. Storycircle — The Greater Victoria Public Library presents stories, related films and activities for 6 - 9 yr. olds, Tuesdays until Mar. 13 from 4 to 4:45 pm, at the Esquimalt Public Library, 1149 Esquimalt Rd. Free but registra- tion required. Ph. 385-1021. Appalachian Clog Dancing — Au- thentic Appalachian and English clog dances taught Wednesdays, starting Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Fairfield Community Place, 1335 Thurlow Rd. Ph. 382-4604. Country Western Line Dancing — Instruction and dancing every Monday, 7 to 9 pm at the Esquimalt Inn. Admis- sion is $3 per person. Ph. 382-7161. English Country Dancing — Fairfield Community Place invites people of all ages to participate in traditional English dancing. Live musicians. Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8 pm at 1335 Thurlow Rd. Registration required. Ph. 382-4604. International Folk Dancing — pre- sents a weekly dance drop-in. Tues- days, 8 pm in UVic’s Student Union Bldg. upper lounge. Admission is $2. Ph. 598-1662. Jive and Ballroom — UVic's Jive and Ballroom Dance Club offers weekly dance instruction and practice. Sun- days, 6:30 pm in the upper lounge of UVic's Student Union Bldg. Additional intermediate level sessions are held Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 pm at alternate locations. No partner neces- sary. Newcomers of all ages welcome. Ph. 388-6954. Saanich International Folkdancers — offer beginner and intermediate class- es. Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 pm in Willows Elementary School gym, 2290 Musgrave St. Also, recreational folk dancing Fridays, 7 to 10:30 pm. Cost is $2. No partner necessary. Non-marking dancing skills. Wednesdays, 8 pm in St. Michael's Hall, 4733 West Saanich Rd. Ph. 477-8416. Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society — holds beginner classes Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at McKenzie School, 4005 Raymond St: intermediate and advanced classes Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Sun- dance School. No partner required. Ph. 382-2669. Big Band Bash — Dine and dance to the big band sound of the Thirsty. Knights. The 15-piece orchestra, plus 1990 featuring A Touch of Class (DJ. Services). No host bar, 7:30. Dance, 8:00 to 1:00 am. Everyone welcome. $4.00 admission, free snacks. St. Mi- chael’s Racquet Club, 3964 Gordon Head Road. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada = 4 registered charitable society, is offering a beginners’ class Starting Tues., Feb. 20 and Thurs., Feb. 22 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sidney Elemen- St. Saviours Church Hall, Esquimalt. Ph. 382-2367 or 479-5102. UVic - Environmental Studies Stu- dents’ Assoc. and Environmental Studies Program — presents Semin- ar Series 1990, “Sustaining A Food Supply: Land and Sea; Local and Glo- bal". Ph. 721-7355 or 721-7354. Ad- mission: $2 and $1 Students and Seni- ors. Mon., Feb. 26 — Sustainable Lifes- tyles, Communities and Actions: Indi- vidual and Community Initiatives by Steve Lawson - Member of Tofino Sus- tainable Development Task Force. 8 to 10 pm in Begbie 158. Tues., Mar. 6 — shoes required. Ph. 598-6888 or 477- 9819. < Scottish Country Dancing — The Victonia Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society offers four classes a week plus social dancing every Friday. Ph. 592-8870. Triple © Square Dance Club — is accepting dancers with previous expen- ence who need to brush up on their the vocal stylings of Claire Synter, offers the sounds of the ‘40s and ‘50s at its annual dance party Sat., Feb. 24 at the Mills X-Rd. Legion in North Saanich. Dinner, 7:30 pm; dancing, 9 pm to midnight. Tickets and info: Ph. 652- 2708. Singles Dance Friday, February 23, al in nature and V8W 1M9 ut us on your mailing list for announce- ments of upcoming events that are region- include them in our section at no charge. Your submissions should be as concise as possible and typewritten to facilitate processing. Don’t forget to include a phone number where you can be reached should we require further information. Sorry, we cannot accept announcements by tele- phone. Mail your submissions to: This Week/ Events, Suite-30 727 Johnson Street., Victoria, we'll do our best to tary School, 2281 Henry St. House of Miracles — Second Stage Recovery Association presents Work- shops/Lectures on Recovery at Queen- swood House, 2494 Arbutus Rd., Vic- toria, Thurs., Feb. 22 and Mar. 1 at 8:00 pm. Registration at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation: $7 each session. Program: Thurs., Feb. 22 - Jan & Nelson Meadows, Transitional Counsellors. “Transforming Anger’. As we learn to understand and respect our anger, we can use it for personal empowerment, choice and growth. Thurs., Mar. 1 - David Nordstrom, Counsellor. “Parent- ing”. Building partnerships that parent yourself and your children: For further information call Doreen at 479-9392. Canadiana Costume Museum — in- vites you to discover “Gloves - A _ Forgotten Fashion”, “Bed Rayles & Banyans”, Slide Show in "A Day of Discovery”, Sat., Mar: 3 at 8:45 to 4 pm, Sustainable Lifestyles, Communities and Actions: Indigenous Cultures and Women by Lavina White and Haida Elder. Author - Anne Cameron. 8 to 10 pm in Begbie 159. Victoria Historical Society — Charles Lillard discusses Pre-1950 Coastal Cruising Literature. Wed., Feb. 22, 8:15 pm, in Cridge Hall, 626 Blanshard St. Ph. 592-0359. : The Law and Reproductive Technol- ogy is the topic of a lecture by Nancy Morrison, Q.C., former provincial court Judge Monday, Feb. 26, at 8:15 p.m., Room 159, Begbie Bldg., UVic. Admis- sion $2 at the door, free to students. Ph. University Extension Assoc. for more info at 592-2202. Towards the 21st Century: The Chal- lenge. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at UVic's University Centre Auditorium. Genetic- ist Dr. David Suzuki, master of print, TV, and radio popularizes science and in- creases awareness. Hear and see this extraordinary speaker in person. Tick- ets available at University Centre, McPherson and Hillside box offices. Sponsored by Royal British Columbia Museum and Friends of the RBGM as part of the Newcombe Program. For more info. phone 387-2150. Biodiversity — The Royal B.C. Mu- seum invites the public to experience Its temporary Biodiversity exhibit. Open a series of drawers and cupboards and __ explore the amazing diversity of life ind Our province and planet. View an array of plants and animals ranging from three-leaf foam flowers to yellow-bellied sapsuckers. On display in the Museum lobby until Sat., Mar 31. Free admis- sion to the lobby. Ph. 387-2134. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Vic- toria Capital Region — Big Brothers 4 and Big Sisters are needed by our agency. Our next volunteer information nights are Thurs., Feb. 22; Tues., Mar. 13.and Thurs., Mar: 22 from 7 to 9 pm at our office located in ste. 103, 3347 Oak St, Victoria. Please pre-register as‘ ‘. space is limited. For further info ph. 383- 1191. Veterans Against Nuclear Arms — General meeting Thurs., Feb: 22 at 7:30 pm at Chown Place (off Harriet). Bill Patterson will speak about his experien- ces with United Nations overseas. He will touch on article 51 of the Charter, under which NATO was formed. Public welcome. The Victoria & District Heather Chap- ter of the North American Heather Society — is holding a workshop on Sat., Feb. 24, at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. (off Interurban Rd. or off Beaver Lake Rd.) at 9:30 to 3:30 pm on growing, pruning and care of heaths and 'heathers. There will be a plant sale, information booth and conducted tour of the heather garden. Canadiana Costume Museum — meets the second Thurs. of each month. New members and visitors most welcome. For info ph. 478-6035 or 479-5102. The Junior Service League of Victor- ia — meets Thurs., Feb: 22 at 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Senior's Lounge. The program includes a talk and slide show by Robin Thoms from Emergency Preparedness Cana- da. Admission free. Info Maxine Dell. Ph. 477-2969. Computers for Beginners — The Greater Victoria Public Library and athe local computer group Big Blue and