Drop-in and Draw: Saturdays throughout August the West Vancouver Museum will host children's drawing workshops for ages nine to 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the museum studio. By donation.
*Summer Reading Club Celebration: Juno Awardwinner Angela Kelman will perform at a celebration for summer reading club participants Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Main Library community meeting room, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free.
Imagine and Explore - Beat the Heat: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn how reptiles and mammals stay cool in the summer Saturday, Aug. 20, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
Read to Me will hold a wrap-up party Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature Tricky Ricky performing magic tricks. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Book Signing: Children's author Darlene Foster will be signing her books, Amanda in Arabia - The Perfume Flask and Amanda in Spain - The Girl in the Painting at Lalli Loves it!, 6605 Royal Avenue in West Vancouver, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m.
Imagine and Explore - Water Fight: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about underwater food chains Saturday, Aug. 27, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
Summer Reading Club will hold a wrap-up party Saturday, Aug. 27, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature the Purple Pirate with his non-traditional brand of comedy and entertainment. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
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.
Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311.
Family Storytime: A free dropin 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.
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 Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.
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