Ringette open house: An on ice and information session will take place for youth between the ages of 12 and 14 who are proficient skaters and interested in playing ringette Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7:15 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Community Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected].
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.
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.
Joyful Chakra Yoga for Teens: De-stress, relax, improve your flexibility and create new energy from within Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.50. Drop in or register. Info: Andrea 604-761-1474.
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: 604-929-1336 or mtseymourunited.com.
Young Mothers Program: For mothers 24 years old and younger, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
Super Silly Story and Craft: Ready to get a little goofy? Spectacularly silly storytime followed by craft-making for ages four-six Thursday, Aug. 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Space limited to 30 children. Registration required: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Space Cadets: Blast off into a universe of fun and games during this "crafternoon" for ages four and older Thursday, Aug. 29, 2-3 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8141.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids ages five to 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 pschildrenschoir.ca.
Summer Reading Club: will hold a medal presentation to celebrate the accomplishments of their young readers on Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408.
After-school Sports: Children ages eight to 13 can play a variety of sports Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Food Factories: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will discover the amazing powers of the forest's food factories. Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Parkgate Days Puppet Show: Two 20 minute puppet shows will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. at Parkgate Branch Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: 604-929-3727.
Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one monthfive years, Saturdays, 9:15-11:15 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Youth Drop-In: High school aged kids are invited to hang out and play music, video games and air hockey the first and third Saturday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Drop-in by a suggested donation of $2-$5.
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