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Art Classes for Teens — instructed by
art specialist, Tine Andriessen Holmes.
Register now for after school and Sat.
classes, Sept. to Nov. Ph. 479-6070.
TFN
Shoreline Community School — will
offer summer daycamps, Monday to
Friday, 9 am tc 3 pm or 7:30 am to 5:30
pm during August. Karate, dance, swim-
ming, sports, drama and bus trips are
just some of the many weekly programs
available for five to 11 year olds. For
more information or to register ph.
Debbie at 380-6883. 35
Cathedral School — Offering instruc-
tion to students kindergarten to Grade
six. Now accepting registrations starting
Sept. 4. A comprehensive education in
all subject areas, consistent with the
Ministry of Education Year 2000, Edu-
cational experiences in computer, basic
French and choral music. Instruction
and activity informed by the belief in
God as the Creator, Redeemer and
Susiainer of all that exists. The Memon-
al Hall, Christ Church Cathedral. For
info ph. 383-2714 of 385-4695. TFN
Children’s Art Classes — Ages 6-12,
during August, led’by art specialist Tine
Andriessen Holmes. To register and for
further information phone 479-6070.
The Vic West Community Y — 521
Craigflower Rd. is offering Daycamp
Programs for children and youth, ages
3 through 14 years. Preschoolers can
join Nature Buddies and discover the
great outdoors. The Out Of School
Program for 6 - 12 yrs. offers exciting
challenges and extended summer
hours. For Youth, ages 11-14 yrs.,
week-long specialty camps are sure to
be an exciting adventure. There's Camp
Whodunnit, Teen Tours, and Sportsall-
sorts. Call the Vic West Community Y
for more info at 388-6120. :
YMCA Summer Resident and Day
Camps — are now registenng at Victor-
la YM-YWCA, 880 Couriney St. Regis-
ter now to avoid disappointment. Ph.
386-7511.
Crystal Pool —
Learning Disabilities Association —
Tegistrations are now being accepted
for CRISP. a children and teen summer
program. Ph. 386-9511 or 595-5611.

Forestry For the Future — A look at
planning for cutting programs in BC,
hosted by the Sierra Club et a recent:
public forum, Wed., Aug. 29 at 8:30 pm.
Rogers Cable 11. 35

Friday’s Dances — Solid Gold Hits for
the 30’s or more. Every Friday at the .
Princess Mary. Tickets are $8 at the
door — includes munchies at 11 p.m.
as well as a door prize. The dances
start at 9 pm every Fri. For info call
655-0912.

Country Western Dance Lessons —
2 step, waltz, polka, swing, line dance.
Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 pm at Esqui-
malt Inn. Mondays and Wednesdays at
private clubs, plus private lessons. Ph.
595-4528. 35

Victoria People Meeting People Club
— Dance on Sun., Sept, 2 from 7:30
pm to 11 pm at the Crystal Garden,
713 Douglas St. Music by The Pulp
Mills. Cost $6. Ph. 385-4820, 479-
4303, or 381-3115. Singles and cou-
ples welcome. 35
McMorran’s Gala Summer Dances —
in the spacious Seaview Room, the
Island's finest maple floor, 5109 Cor-
dova Bay Rd. Featuring big band
sound for those who enjoy “the way
it was.”Doors open at 8:45. Dancing
9 pm til midnight. Cool summer
attire welcomed. Admission $15 per.
couple. Reservations 658-5224.

Shoreline Community School Asso-
ciation — is offering the following cours-
es:

“Conservation Outdoor Recreation Ed-
ucation” (Hunting Course) starts Sept.
4 to Sept. 30 from 7 to 9:30 pm. Cost
$67.

“Beyond the Blue Box” Sept. 18 and
25, 7 t0 9 pm (free). By now we all know

chorus members at the Boy’s and Girl's
Club NEW location, 1932 Mt. Newton X
Rd: 35
Our Club (Victoria Schizophrenic
Support Society) — is holding a car
wash to raise money for members’
camping trips. Sat., Sept. 1 from 10 am
to 4 pm. Princess and Government
Street at the Minut Tune Station. Con-
tact Rosemary Stiebel at 384-2261 for
more info. 35

The Vancouver Island Persons Liv-
ing With AIDS Coalition — wishes to
announce that personal and support
services are available to all HIV infected
persons on a confidential basis. We are
also seeking caring and talented sup-
port volunteers. Please call 383-2872.
Smokers Anonymous — meetings
every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the
Gorge Rd. Hospital: In-Service Rm. For
more info ph. Mary-Ann at 598-7816 or,
Joyce at 479-6196. TFN
La Leché League Saanich — holds
regular monthly meetings the third
Tues. evening of every month. All wom-

DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN: the pouring rain at last week’s Sunfest
didn‘t dampen the enthusiasm of Amarrah Ebony Joy as she

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“Lady Beware”, Tues. Sept. 25, 7:30 to
9:30 pm (free). Without realizing it you
may be leaving yourself vulnerable to a
variety of crimes. Learn to become
more aware and reduce the opportunity
for crime with this common-sense ap-
proach to personal safety.

For further information or to register call
386-8367.

Vintage Videos — The Emily Carr
Gallery presents films depicting var-
jous aspects of B.C. history and
culture. Showing this week are:
In the Daytime (1950)-an impressio-
nistic look at Vancouver city life.

Indians of British Columbia (1923-
29)-five short films depicting differ-
ent B.C. Indian groups.Free admis-
sion. Films show at 12:30 pm daily at
1107 Wharf Street. Phone 387-3080

The City of Gardens Chorus, Harmo-
ny International — (formerly Sweet

Adelines, Inc.), will be hosting their 5th ~

Annual Barbershop-Sale-A-Rama on
Labour Day weekend, Sept. 1, 2, 3.
There'll be attic treasures, books,
plants, baking and PIES, PIES, PIES!
Come share a song and a smile with

en interested in breastfeeding are’ wel-
come (babies, too). For more info ph.
721-2661, 385-4257 or 727-7974.

The Resource Centre for Independ-
ent Living — will be doing question-
naires, personal interviews and discus-
sion groups with the disabled, people
who serve the disabled, concerned
citizens, businesses and organizations.
If you would like to voice your opinions
on the needs and issues conceming
the disabled, please ph. 383-8077.
Narcotics Anonymous — Think you
have a problem with drugs? We can
help. Ph. 383-3553 (24 hrs.).

The Allergy Information Association
— is a non-profit national group which
offers support and information to the
allergic and their families. For more info
ph. 658-5461 or 721-0595. TEN
Cancer Information Line — Is a volun-
teer-operated telephone information
service providing residents of B.C. and
Yukon with accurate and current infor-
mation on cancer prevention, diagnosis
and treatment. Trained volunteers help
to clarify concerns and allay anxieties
through supportive listening, references
to accurate data and referrals to appro-
priate Canadian Cancer Society and
other community resources. Ph. 1-800-
663-4242. : TFN
Special Needs Resource Service —
For information on local services for
children and youth with physical, men-
tal, emotional, and behavioural needs
and conditions and people with cere-
bral palsy. Operated by the Arbutus
Society for Children. Ph. 721-6767.TFN

Tai Chi Chih — summer practice in
Beacon Hill Park (across from the
Children’s Zoo), every Wed. evening
during Aug. at 7 pm. Everyone Wel-=
come. 35

Need exercise, hate the spa? — Join
the Victoria Ladies Curling Club.
Sweep your cares away. Beginners
welcome. Call 479-7467, 477-5297 or
36

477-7698.

The Dead Poets Society — lives...in
Victoria! Lovers of traditional English
poetry are invited to come and read or
listen to recitations of their favourite
poems every first and third Monday of
the month at 7:30 pm. For more info ph.
477-9634. A newly formed group
whose members seek to share the joys
of reading and listening to the works of
the English masters. Besides reading
for their own enjoyment, the members
of the group intend to do readings in
schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and
possibly on the radio. There is no fee for
membership in the group, and guests
are welcome. ‘The poetry of the earth is
never dead” TEN

Women’s Business Network — next
meeting will be held at the Ramada Inn
at 11:45 am on Sept. 11. Guest speakers
include Carol Didier talking on “Women
in Business”, and the Victoria Chamber
of Commerce. Fee $12 for members,
and $14 for non-members. Call Heather
Riley at 721-1488 or Margaret Goodwin
at 383-5814 for more info: 35
Bosom Buddies — support group for
women who had breast disease or
surgery. First Thursday of each month.
New members welcome. For more info
ph. 477-0088 or 656-1619.

Kiwanis Club of Saanich — Dedicat-
ed to community service. Meets every
Thursday night at 6:15 pm at Tally Ho
Restaurant on Douglas St. Newcomers
invited. For more info ph. Lou Drage at
595-2141 or 361-4941.

Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners
Guild — conduct its summer program

of demonstrations on spinning techni- .

ques at the Sidney Whale Museum
every Tues. afternoon from 1 pm to 3
pm. A special part of this year’s pro-
gram will be the spinning of flax into
linen (Straw into gold!). TFN

Jazz Hotline — For the latest informa-
tion on jazz performances, call 658-
5255.

Victoria Male Voice Choir — Men who
love to sing are invited to join the
Victoria Male Voice Choir for vocal
exercises and training in harmony. Ten-
ors are especially welcome. Tuesdays,
7:30 pm, at Belmont United Church,
comer of Belmont and Pembroke. Ph.
382-1011.

The Hampton Court Orchestra —
rehearses every Monday Evening at
7:30 p.m. in the Les Pasmore Centre,
286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. New mem-
bers are always welcome and we are at
this time, especially interested in string
instrumentalists. Feel free to call in any
rehearsal and see Austin A. Scott, our
Musical Director or ph. 382-3151.
Singers Wanted: Sweet Adelines —
City of Gardens Chorus. Harmony
International ongoing auditions.
Come to rehearsal Mondays, 7:30
pm, Norway House, 1110 Hillside.
Ph. 477-3414. TFN
The Civic Orchestra — under the
direction of Robert Cooper will start
its 1990-91 season on Sun., Sept 9.
We rehearse at Cordova Bay United
Church, 813 Claremont Ave., at 1:30
pm to 4:30 pm each Sunday after-
noon between Sept. and the end of
Apr, and play four concerts each
season. If you play a musical instru-
ment and would like to play in a
full-size, amateur symphony orches-
tra, please join us. No audition is
required, only your dedication and
enthusiasm. Ph. Norman Dolman at
658-5659. TEN
Greater Victoria Youth Orchesira -
Auditions — for positions will be
held Thurs., evening Sept. 6 and Fri.,
Sept. 7. Young people from jr secon-
dary through to university age who
play an orchestral instrument are
invited to audition. This is the fifth
playing season for the orchestra.
Three concert programs will be pre-
pared for performances in Novem-
ber, March and May. Three guest
conductors will lead the orchestra
this season: Glen Fast, Vilem Sokol
and Marlin Wolfe. For their audition,
players should prepare one piece of
their own choice and be prepared to
do some sight reading. Violinists will
be asked to prepare an orchestral

excerpt. To make an appt. for an
audition or for more info. call GVYO
manager Diana MacDonald 477-
3870. 36
Garnett Rogers in Concert — The
Whistling Gypsy Centre for Gom-
munity Music, Victoria’s newest arts
Organization promoting participatory
music and dance at the Belfry Thea-
tre, Fri, Sept. 7 at 8 pm. Tickets $8
seniors and students, $10 general
admission. Purchased over phone
or at the Belfry Theatre, 1291 Glad-
Ph FN

Goward House Society — Sat., Sept.
8 at 10 am - an easy forest walk through
the Goward property. and surrounding
woodlands with forest ecologist Dr. Ri-
chard Smith, and David Foster, an
authority on dead trees. Wear suitable
shoes. Please register at 477-4401. .36
Swan Lake Nature House — 3873
Swan Lake Rd.

August 30 from 10 am to 12 noon. Free
public nature walks throughout the
summer at the Swan Lake Christmas
Hill Nature Sanctuary. Join our enthusi-
astic naturalist for a two hour tour of the
two and a half kilometre loop trail, and
become more aware of your local flora
and fauna. Meet at the Nature House.
Binoculars welcome. Group tours are
also available. Ph: 479-0211. 35

Royal B.C. Museum Native Plant Gar-S

den Tours — With the help of our
volunteer guides, take an hour to ex-
plore some of the 300 different plants in
our garden that are native to B.C. This
tour is free. Regular admission to the
Museum's exhibit galleries in effect.
Meet at the main entrance to the
Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am. On
Tuesdays the tour starts at 1:30 pm.
Running throughout the summer to
Sept. 15: 37
CRD Parks offers the following FREE
programs:

Sat., Sept. 1, 10 am at Elk/Beaver Lake
Regional Park. (Saanich). Just Me and
My Bones. Come and bone up with a
CRD naturalist as we view some lake-
shore and woodland creatures from the
‘inside’ out. Meet at the picnic shelter, in

the gravel parking lot at the south end a
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of Beaver Lake: ‘
Sat., Sept. 1 & 2, 6:30 am to 9 am at
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Sun-
rise Seekers - Family Canoeing. Canoe
with park naturalists searching for elu-
sive birds and other lakeshore life.
Equipment provided. Pre-registration
and pre-payment required. Ph: 478-
3344. 35
Sun., Sept. 2 at 10 am and 2 pm at
“Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park (Metcho-
sin). The Right Connections. Com
along with a CRD naturalist and explore
how plants and animals make the ‘right
connections.’ Meet at the information
kiosk at the main Witty’s parking lot on
Metchosin Rd. across from the golf
course. ; 30
Mon., Sept. 3 at 10 am at Francis/King
Regional Park (Saanich). Ramble
Through Francis/King. Join a naturalist
for a leisurely ramble exploring the
natural and hukman history of this
special park. Meet at the nature house
at 1710 Munn Rd: in Saanich. 35

Carmanah or Walbran Bus Tours —
Sponsored by Carmanah Forestry So-
ciety- Sierra Club. Register 384-2468.
Bring food and sensible footwear. Cost
$30.

Regents Park House: — From En-
gagement Ring to Wedding Ring. The
summer exhibition of the Canadiana
Costume Museum continues at 1501
Fort St. Authentic bridal gowns and
accessories, dating from 1876 to 1976,
are on display. Open Sunday to Thurs-
day, 1 pm to 4 until Sept. 3

Walking Tours — The Old Cemeteries
Committee presents rain-or-shine walk-
ing tours of Ross Bay Cemetery. Sun-
days at 2 pm. Meet in front of Bagga
Pasta in the Fairfield Plaza.

Goldstream Provincial Park’s Visitor
Programs — Tired of summer reruns
on tv? Want fo take in an entertaining
and informative program after a picnic
in the park? Try coming to one of the
free programs offered four times daily.
Day time programs are at the Visitor
Centre. Evening programs are at the
amphitheatre in the campground. Ph.
478-9414. TFN

Victoria High School 1961 Grads — _

are having their 30 year reunion in
1991. Send your registrations early to

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