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Double Take: Presentation House Gallery will hold a photography contest designed to inspire and encourage youth. Students are requested to choose an older image and show how the same place, person, object or building has changed over time.

Double Take: Presentation House Gallery will hold a photography contest designed to inspire and encourage youth. Students are requested to choose an older image and show how the same place, person, object or building has changed over time. Deadline for submissions: Monday, April 30. Info: www.chesterfieldscontest. com.

North Vancouver City Library's Teen Photo Contest and Gala: This year's theme is The Unseen Shore. Until May 7, teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to email to the library a single photo in which they have captured "places or things you may miss on the North Shore." A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions and the shortlisted entries will be displayed throughout the library. The winners will be announced at a gala on Saturday, May 26. Info: www.nvcl.ca.

Adopt-A-Fish and Fish Storytime: All ages are invited for a special fishy storytime and then to release their own baby salmon into McDonald Creek Saturday, April 14, 10: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlibrary. ca.

Rainforest Rambles - Swoop and Soar: Children ages five to eight accompanied by an adult will learn how birds, bats and bugs fly Sunday, April 15, 1-2: 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/.

Classic Tales Series: "The Flower Princess" will be performed by puppeteer Mirjana Heath Saturday, April 21, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.

Earth Day Storytime: All ages are invited for a special storytime to celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 21, 10: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7407 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.

Sensational Sundays - The Three Musketeers: An unpredictable interactive performance Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $18. Tickets: 604-984-4484 or www.centennialtheatre.com.

Imagine and Explore - Animal Houses: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about the many places where animals live Saturday, April 28, 1-2: 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/.

Young Naturalists' Club - The Best Nest: Children ages five to 13 accompanied by an adult will discover the world of tiny birds and hidden nests Sunday, April 29, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. To take part in YNC programs you must become a member of the club by signing up at www.ync.ca. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology/.

Tina and Ted: The North Shore Theatre for Children will present an environmentally friendly fairy tale on reducing, reusing and recycling April 30, 10 a.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. The play is intended for children ages three to eight. Admission: $10/$8. Tickets: 604-990-3474.

Questions, Questions - Buzz and Tweet: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will learn how animals make noise Monday, May 14, 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/.

103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Wednesdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.

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 drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1: 30-2 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: www. mtseymourunited.com.

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: 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: [email protected] (enter subject heading drop-in class) or www.nsce.

Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one to five, Wednesdays, 6-7: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300.

Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one to five, Wednesdays, 12: 15 p.m. at Ron Andrews recreation centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Drop-in fee: $1.

Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 physical fitness, citizenship, leadership and fostering an interest in Canada's civilian and naval maritime communities. Meetings are held Wednesdays,

6: 30-9: 15 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: [email protected] or 604-988-8911 ext. 1.

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 Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, 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 Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., 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.

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