NORTH NEWS Friday, December 1 : hristmas vacation has started for schoolchilâ€" dren, and here are just a few of the many activiâ€" ties takmg place in Toronto. Until Dec. 24th, at Black Creek Pioneer Village you can take in their "Christmas in the Village." All the heritage homes and buildings are decorated in early Canadian Yuletide tradition. Enjoy the beautiâ€" ful Christmas Tree Mall featuring Lots of ‘kids stuff* during Christmas holidays No [ aa a w .8 PIZZA wiTH 3 ITEMS 3 COKES RIVER OAKS Upper 6th Plaza â€" 1500 6th Line PropPrtay Serving Glen Abbey, River Onaks, Iroquois Ridge, College Park The aia e e a a n Call Liz at the North News to claim your prize 845â€"3824 trees adorned by various ethnic groups, a creche display, and chilâ€" dren can even visit Santa in his workshop. On weekends, for $1 you can make a Christmas craft or decoâ€" rate a cookie to take home. There is also a horseâ€"drawn sleigh and mulled cider. The village is open daily 10 am to 4:30 pm and is locatâ€" ed at Jane and Steeles Ave. Call 416â€"736â€"1733 for information. Toronto‘s own majestic castle, GLEN ABBEY 1131 Nottinghill Gate Rd. Could this you? w n n# a n n n n o a n im n a n 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS wiTHh 4 iTems 6 PACK OF COKE EARN CLUB Z POINTS WITH EVERY _ PURCHASE OVER $10.00 (CALL OR SEE STORE FOR DETAILS) To QUALIEY FOR CLUB Z POINTS, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID CLUB Z CARD AT TIME OF PURCHASE Casa Loma presents "Deck the Halls‘ until Dec. 31st. Come and see â€"a traditional Edwardian Christmas celebration with huge trees with all the trimmings, tov solâ€" diers, a gingerbread display, Victorian dollhouses, and even Santa in the workshop. The Magic Lantern Show, storytelling, an activâ€" ity centre for games and skits, a Puppet Theatre, and roving minâ€" strels, are all part of the holiday fun at Casa Loma. Casa Loma is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 pm at 1 Austin Terrace in Toronto and call 416â€" 923â€"1171 for more information. Bring all the family to the Royal Ontario Museum during the festive season and spend some time enjoyâ€" ing a variety of activities highlightâ€" ing many of their special exhibiâ€" tions. From Dec. 26th to Dec. 30th from 1 to 4 pm., there will be quiltâ€" ing displays, musicians performing 18th and 19th century music, demonstrations of Persian Arts, and much more. Don‘t forget to visit the handsâ€"on centre in the basement of the museum‘s artifacts and collecâ€" ne‘and see whyâ€"BLO ~MISSISSAUGA® AT HOME AND DESIGN CENTRE . 2575 DUNDAS ST. W. 905/828â€"2577 tions. The dinosaur gallery is always a hit, as is the extensive Animal and Insect exhibitions. The McLaughlin Planetarium is showing "The Christmas Star," a family star show to Dec. 31st. A discounted ticket can be purchased with museum admission. The ROM and Planetarium are located at Bloor Street and Avenue Road at the Museum subway stop. Call 416â€" 586â€"8000 for further details. The world‘s largest dinosaur exhibit, "Dinosaur Mania" has been held over in Toronto until Jan. 8th, 1995. It is located at the west end of Exhibition Place in the Ontario Government Building. Here the entire family can see 75 lifeâ€"size dinosaur replicas, both static and é Please Join Us For: _ e Hot Apple Cider . _ Cookies xâ€" * Christmas Carols by the Piano *Candy Canes from Santa‘s Elves â€" Drop off your Letter to Santa ~ ‘ ON THE EGLINTON WAY 418 EGLINTON AVE. W. 416/481â€"7151 robotic. There is also continuous showings of a movie on Canadian Dinosaurs and a craft area to make your own dinosaur to take home. It is open every day from 12 to 8 p.m., with a family admission of $36 or adults $12.50, children $8.50. Call 416â€"979â€"3660 for more additional information. Although the National Hockey League players may be on strike, you are sure to see lots of action on a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame at Yonge and Front Streets in Toronto. Sports fans can take a look at the history of hockey and explore the evolution of the game through memorabilia displays featuring all the "greats" of hockey, along with movies, computerized trivia games and trophy displays. Children can test their hockey skills on a plastic ice rink, try their hand at playâ€"by play announcing of game highlights and even see a replica of a Montreal Canadiens dressing _ room! Admission is $8.50 for adults and children $4.50, call 416â€"360â€"7765 for further details.