Red Cross Babysitter in a Day: An interactive course for youth ages 11-15 July 21, 25, Aug. 3, 9, 12 and 17, 9: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. George's Ave., North Vancouver. Learn how to take care of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children and how to provide first aid and handle emergencies. Fee: $55 which includes a manual and certification card. Info and registration: Kathleen, standrewssummerstudent@ gmail.com or 604-985-0408.
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.
Chew, Chew, Chew Your Books: Free storytime for newborn to 24 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.
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 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.
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 Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Dropin fee: $1.
Ravenous Readers: Free storytime for ages five to eight Wednesdays, 10: 30-11: 15 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl. ca/children.
Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp, high school credits and friendships. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6: 30 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. 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: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old, Wednesdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
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.
Junior Golf Tournaments: A coed tournament for ages 10-17 will take place Thursday, July 28, 9 a.m. at Gleneagles golf course, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Entry fee: $30. A coed tournament for ages eight to 12 will take place Thursday, Aug. 4, 9: 30 a.m. at Ambleside Par 3 golf course, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Entry fee: $15. Entry forms are available at either golf course. Info: David, 604-921-7793 or [email protected].
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.
Aikido: A traditional martial
arts class for ages 12-17 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 56 p.m. at North Vancouver Aikikai, 121 East First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $50 per month. Info and registration: 604-983-8730 or nsaikido@ telus.net or www.nsaikido.org.
Babes Storytime: Drop-in for children two years old and younger, Thursdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Babytime: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10: 15-10: 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. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
French Program: Drop-in for ages six to nine years old, Thursdays from 4 to 4: 45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, 10: 30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
JBCC Storytime: Drop-in for children two to five years old, Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Hosted by North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St.
Karate: Learn and train in traditional Shito Ryu style karate with NCCP certified instructors with Mountain Karate Association. Meet every Thursday at Queensbury Elementary School, 2020 Moody Ave. Juniors 7 to 7: 45 p.m., all levels 7: 30 to 9 p.m., new members welcome. $7.50 fee per session. For more info phone 604-929-0865.
On Top of Spaghetti: Free storytime for ages two to four Thursdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/children.
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.
Ravenous Readers: Free storytime for ages five to eight Thursdays, 10: 30-11: 15 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl. ca/children.
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. For more information phone 604-985-0408.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 67 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408.
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.
Chew, Chew, Chew Your Books: Free storytime for new born to 24 months Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www. nvdpl.ca/children.
Kids Night Out: Kids can have fun doing arts and crafts, playing in the gym and/or watching a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to five, Fridays, 9: 30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5/$2 for an additional child.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one to five, Fridays, 11: 15 a.m.12: 30 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Dropin fee: $1.
Storytime Fun: A free program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on prereading skills, for ages three to five, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 45: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2.
Treetop Tales: A program designed for two-and threeyear-olds on the first and third Friday of every month, 1111: 30 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in by donation.
Imagine and Explore - Water Fight: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about underwater food chains Saturday, July 23 or 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/.
Tricky Ricky's Magic Show: Magician Tricky Ricky Mearns will perform an interactive and improvised magic show Saturday, July 30, 10: 30 a.m. at Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.
Imagine and Explore - Itty Bitty Critters: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will search for Lynn Canyon's small animals Saturday, July 30 or Sept. 3, 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/.
Harmony Arts Festival: Creative Kids' Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Lawson Park, 750 17th St., West Vancouver. The event will feature a visual arts imagination station, collaborative community art project, face painting, concerts and more. Children's entertainers Bobs & Lolo and Rick Scott will perform. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
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/.
Family Art, Play and Swim: Kids 18 months to six years old will play and create from noon to 1: 30 p.m. and then feel free to hop in the pool at 1: 30 p.m. for public swim, Saturdays at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: www.northvanrec.com or 604-983-6508.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Family Storytime: Drop-in for children four to eight years old, Saturdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one to five, Saturdays, 9: 15-10: 45 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300.
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Saturday at Mickey McDougall gym, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; intermediate, 10-11 a.m. and advanced, 11 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-922-4406 or [email protected].
Storytime with Carol: Indigo Park Royal presents Carol Healy with stories for all ages every Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Park Royal Shopping Centre south mall location. Info: 604-922-3222.
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 Van. RSVP: 604-922-8325.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschoolage 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: 604-985-1122 local 28.
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