Summer Reading Club: Registration for kindergartners to Grade 7 has begun at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Members will receive a package including a reading record, bookmark and calendar of events. Report readings and have a chance to win prizes. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club: Registration has begun at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Zombie Apocalypse." Pick up a reading log, track the books you read and tell the library about them to win prizes. There is also an online Teen Reading Club at teenrc.ca, where you can write book reviews, chat with authors and share your creative work to win prizes. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration has begun for kids of all ages and will go until mid-July at any branch of North Vancouver District Public Libraries. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Participants will receive a reading record to keep track of 50 days of reading over the summer. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Read to Me: Registration is underway for this program in which children under the age of five are encouraged to read with someone special and keep a reading log. A kick-off party is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 1: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature Folks from Mad Science who will present their Up, Up and Away show. Info: nvcl.ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration is underway for kids in kindergarten to Grade 6 for this year's theme of Up, Up and Away. A kick-off party is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Magician and funnyman Matthew Johnson will do magic tricks and balloon twisting. Info: nvcl.ca.
Behind the Scenes: Children can get a look into the operation of Maplewood Farm, at 406 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, July 23 and 27, Aug. 20 and 24 with one hour sessions at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. There will be activities such as egg collection and washing, animal grooming, setting up feed and exploring staff only areas.
Fee: $24 for one child with an adult. Registration required: 604-929-5610. Info: maplewoodfarm.bc.ca.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6: 309: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Van. Register at any meeting. Info 604-987-8818.
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 fee: $3. Info: 604-982-8300 or 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 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: 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: 604986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five to 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: mtseymourunited. com.
Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practises every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-9291336 or mtseymourunited. com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 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 nsce.ca.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website artists4kids.com.
YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK
CLAIRE DUHAMEL, 9, BROOKSBANK ELEMENTARY
Art teacher: Laurie Reichert
Favourite art: pencil and pencil crayon
Favourite artist: Vincent van Gogh
Her teacher writes: Claire enjoys working with a variety of materials and colours. Her work is thoughtful and precise. She always thinks of unusual ways of combining ideas.
