North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine-17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Info: cgiguere@ telus.net or www.nsce.ca.
Parent-Child Mother Goose: Registration has begun for this group experience for parents with babies or young children that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. The program will run on Mondays, Sept. 17-Dec. 3 with a toddler group from 9: 15-10: 15 a.m. and an infant group from 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Online registration only at familyservices.bc.ca.
Read to Me: A wrap-up party will take place Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature ventriloquist and puppeteer Kellie & Co. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Urban Scrapbook: Enjoy a three-day exploration of the city, produce and urban scrapbook and skits. Aug. 22-24 or Aug. 29-31, 1011: 30 a.m. for ages five-eight and 1-2: 30 p.m. for ages nine-12 at North Vancouver Museum, 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Fee: $15. Registration required: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or [email protected].
Classic Fairy Tales Series: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will bring to life classic fairy tales featuring classical music selections Aug. 25 and Sept. 29 at 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292. Info: www. silkpurse.ca.
Imagine and Explore - All Wet: Children ages three-six, accompanied by an adult, will discover invertebrates that live in creeks Saturday, Aug. 25, 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/.
Summer Reading Club: A wrap-up party will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature Matthew Johnson doing magic tricks and balloon twisting. Info: www. nvcl.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Go Bats: Children ages three-six, accompanied by an adult, will learn all about bats Saturday, Sept. 1, 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/.
St. John Ambulance Cadet Program New Enrollment: The cadet program teaches leadership, teamwork and First Aid skills. Enrollment session: Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Info: 604-
WEDNESDAY
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.
Summer Sports Drop-in: Ages eight-13 can drop in for fun any Wednesdays 3: 30-5: 30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or www.jbcc.ca.
Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six-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. For more information call 604-982-8300 or visit www. jbcc.ca.
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-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 for children ages one-five every Wednesday, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five-10 are invited to join the choir that practises 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-17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Info: cgiguere@ telus.net or www.nsce.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one-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.
Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 physical fitness, citizenship and leadership while 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: 105sea@ cadets.net or 604-988-8911 ext. 1.
Toddler Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages twothree, Wednesdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
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
Baby Storytime: Free dropin for children ages two and younger, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. For more information visit the website at www.nvcl.ca.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids ages five-18 to their new season. Rehearsals take place Thursdays, 5-6: 20 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or www.pschildrenschoir.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. For more information call Shauna at 6049844434 or send an email to [email protected].
St. Andrew's United Church Choirs: Angelic Voices, (ages five-eight) Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m.; and Saintly Singers (ages nine-16), Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrewsunited.ca.
FRIDAT
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For more information call 604-925-7408 or visit the website at www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Kids Night Out: Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
