WEDNESDAY
After-School Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
French Storytime: Free drop-in for ages six to nine, Wednesdays, 4-4: 45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www. nvcl.ca.
Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program every Wednesday, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Suitable for children ages one to five. Info: 604-986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five-10 are invited to join the choir that practices every Wednesday, 3: 45 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The program is all about having fun with music. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.
Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 11 who have at least two years of violin, ongoing private lessons and an interest in Celtic music are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $10. Info: cgiguere@telus.net (enter subject heading "Dropin Class") or www.nsce.
Storytime: Free weekly imagination storytime for children up to five years old read by North Shore mom Stef Green. Held every Wednesday from 10 to 10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby in Capilano Mall.
Toddler Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages two to three, Wednesdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages
24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www. nvdpl.ca/children.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www. nvdpl.ca/children.
Young Mothers' Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12: 302: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Thursdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.
Baby Storytime: Free dropin for children ages two and younger, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
Babytime: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. for pre-walkers and 11-11: 30 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free dropin. Info: www.westvanlibrary. ca or 604-925-7408.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, Thursdays, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca.
JBCC Story Hour: Free drop-in for children ages five and younger, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Hosted by the North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604-984-4434 or smmarkham@ shaw.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for ages five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrewsunited.ca.
After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
SATURDAY
The Golden Bird: Puppet master Mirjana Heath will perform the classic Brother's Grimm fairy tale of a prince's quest to capture a mythical golden bird Saturday, Oct. 29, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.
SUNDAY
Halloween Hisssteria: Meet and learn about reptiles from around the world Sunday, Oct. 30, noon-4 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Circle of Dreams: A program to connect seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend fun time with each other. There is an information session the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. RSVP: 604-922-8325.
MONDAY
Halloween in Edgemont Village: The Edgemont Village Business Association invites all costumed children to come and "Trick or Treat" throughout the Village on Monday, Oct. 31 between 1 and 5 p.m. There will be orange and black balloons outside the participating businesses. Children who wish to participate must first make a small donation at the Family Services of the North Shore tent where they will get their hand stamped.
Questions, Questions - A Long Winter's Nap: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will learn how animals get cozy for the winter through nature stories, crafts and outdoor exploration Monday, Nov. 7, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. or 1: 30-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology/.
TUESDAY
Candy Buy Back: Dr. Pocock's orthodontist office will launch their annual program Tuesday, Nov. 1. Bring in your Halloween candy and they will give you $1 per pound. You can choose to keep the money or donate it to the Children's Hospital. Every dollar donated will be matched by Dr. Pocock and the candy will be donated to the food bank. Visit them during regular office hours from Nov. 1 to 19 at 600-224 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2132.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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