A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn songs from Africa, raise money for Education Without Borders, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $40 per month. Info: www.acapellachorus.com or com. jennifer@acapellachorus.
Strings Auditions: String players with a minimum of two years training are invited to reserve a time for an audition for placement in one of the West Vancouver Youth Band ensembles, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon in the Music Hall at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Viola and bass players are especially needed. For reservations contact Edette at strings@westvanyouthband. ca.
Buckle Up Bears: A free car seat inspection clinic will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, noon-4 p.m. at the Co-operators, Park & Tilford shopping centre, North Vancouver. Appointments can made at 604-988-2233 or drop-ins will be taken on a first come first served basis.
Grandparents Day: The Elders Council for Parks and the Young Naturalists Club of B.C. will host a free special nature program for grandparents and grandchildren Saturday, Sept. 10, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. There will be an interactive puppet show, nature walk, scavenger hunt and prizes. Registration required: 6049864892 or eliseroberts@shaw.ca.
Stories on Wheels: The theatre troupe The Trollsons will bring tales to life using illustrated picture cards displayed in a miniature wooden stage attached to a vintage bicycle Saturday, Sept. 10, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.
Imagine and Explore - The Forest at Your Feet: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about tiny plants and animals Saturday, Sept. 24, 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/.
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.
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