Start With Art: An exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 4 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Artwork is priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Info:
North Vancouver City Library's Teen Photo Contest and Gala: Until May 10, teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to email to the library a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme "The Right Place at the Right Time." A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions and the short listed entries will be displayed throughout the library. The winners will be announced at a gala on Saturday, June 1. Info: nvcl.ca.
Art Contest for North Vancouver Students: As part of the North Vancouver RCMP's anti-graffiti program they will partner with the city and district to invite students to participate in the beautification process of North Vancouver. Selected art will be enlarged and wrapped around utility cabinets. The theme will be "Nature of the North Shore." Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m. Info: Cst. Julia Bitar, 604-969-7424 or julia.bitar@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
BOOKtopia: A children's free literature festival will take place during the month of May at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The festival is intended to promote literacy, celebrate language arts and cultivate creative thought amongst youth and families. Events include author visits, illustration and writing workshops, a movie matinee, puppet show and more. For a complete schedule visit booktopia.ca.
WEDNESDAY
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A fantasy classic April 24 and 25, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $15. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program for children ages one-five every Wednesday, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Info: 604986-8977.
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.
THURSDAY
Skip into Spring: A puppet show to celebrate spring Thursday, April 25, 4-4: 45 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Family Pajama Storytime: Celebrate spring with stories and songs Thursday, April 25, 6: 45-7: 15 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Dress in your jammies and fuzzy slippers. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-929-3727.
After School Sports: Children ages eight to 13 can play a variety of sports Fridays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Kids Night Out: Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604987-7529.
Rights of the Child Showcase: North Shore Community Resources invites children and families for stage performances, children's entertainment and activities, exhibits and community videos Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Imagine and Explore - Swishing Salmon: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the watery world of salmon and explore a tributary of Lynn Creek Saturday, April 27, 12: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-9903755.
Adopt-A-Fish: A program that provides elementary school children with a chance to learn first-hand about the importance of protecting streams and rivers and about the vital role these habitats play for the salmon and trout who spawn in them Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up a salmon release certificate at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr., then cross the street to Memorial Park to help a baby salmon begin its life in the wild. After the release there will be a fish-themed storytime at the library. Info: westvanlibrary. ca.
Family Storytime: Stories, rhymes and songs Saturday, April 27, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Info: 604-986-0286, ext. 8141.
Youth Drop-In: High school aged kids are invited to hang out and play music, video games and air hockey the first and third Saturday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Drop-in by a suggested donation of $2-$5.
SUNDAY
Sunday Family Funday: Play with games and toys, create art or run in the gym Sundays, 1-4 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $3/$1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
MONDAY
A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn animal themed songs, raise money for the SPCA, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. The children's choir rehearses 4-5 p.m. and the youth choir rehearses 56: 15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $45 per month. Info: acapellachorus.com or [email protected].
Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-9257141.
French for Fun: Free drop-in French program for children ages three-five, Mondays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9: 30 a.m.1: 30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. Info: 604-9851122 local 28.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday-Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823
The WayCup Cafe: Activities for kids ages 15-19, including movies, games, dancing, food and more, every Monday, 79 p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778389-3357 or wayaware.com.
TUESDAY
525 Pathfinder Air Cadet Squadron: Youth ages 12-18 meet every Tuesday, 6: 309: 30 p.m. at St. Anthony's school, 595 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9254434 or 525aircadets.org.
