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@ The Christmas Pageant — Sun., Dec.

23 at 7 pm, St. John's Church, 1611
Quadra St. Cost: Open collection. Inter-
generational, Forty Member Cast pre-
sents The Story of Christmas. Come... .
shaf¥in the hope and joy of Christmas.
A large intergenerational cast . . . from
seven months . . . to 70 years. The
Christmas Pageant - the traditional
Story of the first Christmas will be
re-enacted complete with angels, she-
pherds, prophets and kings, a live
donkey, a life-size camel and a real
baby. Join us as we anticipate the
- Christ Child with uplifting carols and a
moving drama, all looking toward the
celebration of a birth in a lowly manger.
For more info 383-7169. 51
Annual Christmas Light Tour — The
B.C. Lions Society for Crippled Children
is organizing its annual “Firetruck Tour”
of Victoria's decorated homes. This
popular event is being coordinated

@ through the Lions Society office; to
- book your family on one of the twice

nightly tours please contact them at
382-3171 for feservations. Tours run
through Dec. 30 except Dec. 24.and 25.
Pe costs will be $6 for adults and $4

Seniors and children. All proceeds to
benefit the work of the B.C.Lions Socie-
ty for Crippled Children. 52
Centre for Self-Awareness — Positive
Alternative. Non-alcoholic New Year's
Eve gathering, 9 pm with midnight
meditation. UVic, MacLaurin. Bring fin-
ger food. Donation basis. 388-7488. 52
Megatrends of the 1990s — Interna-
tional’ Motivational Speaker & Trainer,
Brian Arnold and Dr. Jack Yang, nutri-
tionist, general manager of Sunrider
International Canada, at the New-
combe Theatre, 675 Belleville St.
Sat..Jan. 5, 1991, 1 pm to 5 pm.
Tickets: $10 before Jan. 5, 1991 and
$12 at the door from Jay 479-6793 or
Mark 385-6132. 01

Panorama Leisure Centre — It's Win-
ter ‘91 program registration time. Drop-

in for a copy of our exciting brochure
$e with great programs for tots, teens
and adults. Or call us for program
information at 656-7271. :

Registration for the Victoria Masters
Swim Club is underway at the Crystal

Poo]. Interested swimmers and triath-

letes are invited to register at the twice
weekly workouts which are held on
dues. and Thurs. evenings from 9 - 10

pm at the Crystal Pool. For more infor-

mation call 598-1006. TFN
Victoria “Y’ Volkssport Walking Club
— invites all to join members and
friends for a Christmas Lights Walk on
Sat., Dec. 15. We'll leave from the Oak

Bay Rec. Centre on a walking tour of

the Christmas light displays in Oak Bay.
Please bring a flashlight and dress
warmly. Registration at 5:30 pm and the
walk starts at 6 pm. For more info
contact Bill Boughey at 479-4830. 50
Victoria Parks/Recreation Dept. —
programs for the fall season include the
following new as well as tried and true
programs for all ages. Watch for forth-
coming special events: At the Arena:
“ating Season (info 384-0444) - The
ice is back. Come cool off!

New - Skating Birthday Party Package
(info 380-7946). TFN
Esquimalt Shotokan Karate Club —
Twice a week program is non-
threatening and emphasizes non-
competitive karate. The Esquimalt
Shotokan Karate Club meets every

bgp Tuesday and Thursday from 4pm to 6

pm. Children aged seven to 13 train
from 4 pm to 5 pm and adults 14 and up
from 5 pm to 6 pm. The cost is $20 for
children and $25 for adults, which

purchases a punch card for 10 classes.
Ph. 386-6128 for further info.

Working Day Evenings? — Are you
interested in Lawn Bowling weekends
or evenings. If so call 385-3577 from 1
pm to 3pm any day or 383-3930 eve-
nings.

Netball — If you are interested in
playing netball, come along to our
training and games on Wed. nights at 7
pm, Lambrick Park - Lacrosse Box. Call
Sandra for more details at 479-0503 or
361-3679. TEN

Victoria Operatic Society — Auditions
for Man of La Mancha (April produc-
tion), on Sun., Jan. 6 and Mon., Jan. 7.
For an appointment to audition please
call 381-1021 between 9:30 am and 3
pm. 01
The Power of the Potlatch — Victori-
ans will have the unique opportunity. to
experience a native Indian play filled
with authentic native dances. The
Play’s primary focus is to make young
native Indians proud of their rich heri-
tage, regardless of what tribe they’re
from. Thurs., Dec. 20, 4 to 7 pm.
Newcombe Theatre. Free. Ph. George
Taylor at 727-7958 for more info. 51
Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions
— celebrates the holidays with the
wonderful stories of Hans Christian
Andersen told with puppets, music,
actors, lights and sound. Join Hans
himself as he tells how he created his
stories and join in the fun and magic at
Kaleidoscope’s downtown Christmas
Theatre in the former Marks & Spencer
Bldg. at 1212 Douglas St. Tickets at
715 Yates, the door Hillside, McPher-
son, Harbour Sq. Mall. Special rates for
seniors Dec. 19-20. Regular show
times Dec. 22, 26 through 30, Jan. 2
through 5. Call 383-8124 for times and
tickets. 52
It’s Christmas in Prague — with a
dance and party after for this week's
episode of Beacon Hill Czechoslovakia.
Guest star is ryhthm and blues singer.
Katya Gorrie. Her quartet joins the cast
and audience later for dancing, pizza
and suds after the show. This week
Bushka grows attached to the fresh
carp she purchased for the festivities
and pandemonium ensues when she
refuses to cook it. Kaleidoscope Thea-
tre, 715 Yates St, 7 and 9 pm Sun-
days. 51

Open Space: New Theatre Perform-
ance series — Oct. 91/92. Open
Space is considering submissions for
its third New Theatre Series. Send
complete pieces, works in progress, or
prcjects in conceptual stages that push
boundaries of the theatrical tradition.
Proposals may also involve interdisci-
plinary collaboration with visual art,
new music, or literature. Submission
should include: project description or
text or design; rough budget, indicating
financial feasability; resume/profile of
company/performers; a self-addressed
stamped envelope for return of support
material. Submission and information:
Open Space, 510 Fort St., Victoria,
B.C., V8W 1E6, 383-8833. 04

Theatre Inconnu — A Simple Story:
puppetry, pantomime, music and audi-
ence participation provide 40 minutes
of fantastic fun for children of all ages in
the cosy atmosphere of Theatre Incon-
nu’s indoor theatre in Market Square.
And for the adults: a totally live, unique
adaptation of Hamlet; Shakespeare for
the 90s. Expect more than a few sur-
prises. Dates: A Simple Story, until] Dec.
24 and Jan. 2-6; Hamlet - Dec. 21, 22,
23 and Jan. 2-5 (and continuing into the
new year). Times: A Simple Story - 2
pm; Hamlet - 8 pm. Admission: A
Simple Story - $4/$3; Hamlet - $6/$5.
Location: 47-560 Market Square, John-
son St. (indoors, lower courtyard). Infor-

to all our friends and clients

Barry Obara
Bill McCubbin
Kim Daniels
Lucille Funk

TEL: 388-7879

i MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

from the partners and staff of

OBARALEE & CO.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Waining Wayne Lee
Ingrid Schanzenbacher.

OFFICE CLOSED:
Friday, Dec. 21 (1:30 p.m.) - Wed., Dec. 26
and Tues., Jan 1, 1991

216-911 YATES ST., VICTORIA, B.C. V8V 4X3
Prepare now for your Good Social Times

Rita Cafferky
Elizabeth Best

FAX: 381-0808

New Bastion Theatre Company —

The curtain rises on a new theatre
season, on a new adventure on stage,
on a new Bastion! Upcoming produc-
tions:

bA Life by Hugh Leonard. Jan. 24 to
Feb. 2, 1991. Eloquent, literate and
witty.

Eastern Standard by Richard Green-
berg. Mar. 21 to Mar 30, 1991. Yupa-
pies in love.

Bloody Business by lan Weir. Jun: 6 to
Jun. 15, 1991. Dracula faces a mid-life
crises!

For ticket info or to subscribe, call The
McPherson Playhouse: 386-6121. TFN
Oliver! — McPherson Playhouse,
Centennial Square. Stages Perform-
ing Arts Centre presents the award
winning musical based on Dickens’
“Oliver Jwist.” Tickets 663-3883. 51

The YM-YWCA Young Mom’s Pro-
gram — is seeking volunteers to pro-
vide support and companionship. For.
more info call 385-2713. 04
Interested in Volunteering? — Not
sure of what you want to do? The
Victoria Volunteer Bureau has over 500
requests for volunteers. Call 386-2269
to find out how you can make a
difference.

Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society has
openings for volunteers on water and
land. We're especially interested in
experienced people who may be avail-
able in daylight hours weekdays. Com-
munication personnel to operate our
radio room are also needed. Contact
Tony at 592-9639 for more info. TEN

Volunteer Help Needed — Do you
have a few hours to spare? The Fair-
field Community Place is looking for
volunteers to help with: plant care,
gardening, filing, carpentry, upholstery,
etc. If you are interested in lending us
your time and talent, please call Debbie
at 382-4604, Mon. to Fri. 8:30 to
4:30. TEN

Volunteers — Part time to operate the
oldest working elevator in the Pacific
west. Must enjoy meeting the public.
Call Maritime Museum at 385-4222.

Meals on Wheels — urgently needs
volunteer drivers and hosts/hostesses
to deliver meals to the sick and elderly.
People who can spare 2 hours in the
morning, one day a week, call Vivienne
Dobbin at 388-6842.

Panorama Leisure Centre — is your
holiday headquarters. We are open
every day but Dec. 25 for swimming
and skating fun. Bring the kids, the
neighbors,f guests and grandparents.
Call for program infoat656-7271. 01

New Thought Youth Program —Vic-
toria Centre for Self-Awareness. Sun-
days 11 am, 144 Maclaurin Bldg., UVic.
The program is fun, it's about being
supported in your dream. Our attitudes
shape our lives; what we put out is what
we get back. We, at the Centre put out
love. Join us. For a calendar call the
Centre office at 383-1455 or Joanna at
592-0014. Daycare is also offered. TFN

What's new at the Monterey Centre?
— Everything! A new look, expanded
facility, increased program/course
selection. If you’re looking for a
place to play Duplicate Bridge, Darts
or Cribbage in the evenings, there is
a drop-in session for you at the
Monterey Centre, Oak Bay Village. If

you're looking for something more

active, how about Country Western
Line Dancing or Ballroom Dancing?
For more information call Recrea-
tion: Oak Bay, 595-7946, Local 234 or
pick up a Monterey Centre Program
Brochure, TFN

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Interested in Science of Mind? —
Weekly service, every Sunday, 11
am, Princess Mary Restaurant Ves-
sel, ballroom, 344 Harbour Rd. All
interested are welcome. For more
Info ph. 478-7655 or 383-5015. Vic-
toria Church of Religious Science.

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