Halloween Party: Ava Music and Art Centre will host a party Wednesday, Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. at North Vancouver's Capilano Mall. Come and get free musical treats, listen to spooky live music, drink a bloody potion and join the skeleton's club. Info: 604990-3541.
Reading Tails: Emma, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog will help kids read Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. until Nov. 21 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. To register for a 20 minute appointment call 604-9257408.
Book Buddies: A program that matches children ages six to 10 with teen reading mentors. Weekly half-hour sessions will take place Tuesdays until Nov. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Big book buddies listen to their little buddies read, read aloud to them, help them choose books to take home and play literacy-based games. Registration: 604987-4471, ext. 8175. Teens looking to volunteer can find information on how to apply at nvdpl.ca/teens.
Wellness Mothers Group: Join a supportive group of moms in this six-week class and gain new skills and understanding in your transition to motherhood. Class meets Mondays, Nov. 5 until Dec. 17, 10: 1511: 45 at Lynn Valley Village community room. Cost: $90. Info and registration: 604987-PLAY or northvanrec. com.
Where the Wild Things Are: Presentation House Theatre presents this stage version of Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book. Nov. 9-18, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: $15. Info and tickets: 604-990-3474 or phtheathre.org.
Young Writers' Club: Grades 5 to 12. Pack an afternoon snack, your favourite pen and notebook, and explore techniques like free-writing, role-playing and black out poetry. Runs from 4-6 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month, starting Nov. 14 at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. $10 per session or $60 for eight sessions. Info and registration: Maggie Bolitho at ywc@shaw. ca or 778-338-4733.
