TEEN PHOTO COMPETITION North Vancouver District Public Libraries invites youth ages 13-18 to submit a photo influenced by something they've read. Prizes to be won. Deadline for submissions: Monday, Oct. 21. 604-990-5800 x8118 [email protected]
PAWS 4 STORIES Kids with reading challenges can sign up for 20 minute sessions to read with a certified therapy dog Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
BOOK BUDDIES A oneon-one reading program for school-aged children Tuesdays until Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m. or Saturdays, Oct. 19 and 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
BOOK BUDDIES A one-on-one 30 minute reading program for ages six to 11 Tuesdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 26, 3:45-6:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP The North Vancouver District Public Library is looking for teens who want to help plan events, have a say in the teen collection and get volunteer hours. The group will meet Wednesdays, Oct. 16 and Nov. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at
Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. 604-984-0286 x8141 [email protected]
EDIBLE GARDEN PROJECT'S PUMPKIN PATCH Enjoy a pumpkin patch party at Loutet Farm, 14th and Rufus Dr., North Vancouver Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. The whole family can enjoy this fun harvest celebration. [email protected]
HALLOWEEN HOWL West Vancouver Track and Field Club will hold a cross country meet for children in grades three to seven Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. at Ambleside Park, 1306 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Registration recommended. [email protected].
HALLOWEEN FALL FAIR Come and join the family fun Saturday, Oct.
26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool, 1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver.
YOUNG NATURALISTS' CLUB - MAD ABOUT MUSHROOMS Children ages five to 13, accompanied by an adult, will learn about the many mushrooms of the temperate rainforest Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. $8.25. Registration required. 604-990-3755.
Wednesdays 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. 604-987-8818
105 ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS CORPS LONSDALE meets Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. This free program introduces youth ages 12-18 to the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water. New members welcome. sites.google.com/site/rcscclonsdale/home
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. $3. 604-982-8300 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. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
IMAGINATION STORYTIME A free dropin program for children ages one-five every Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. 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. Bring a mat and water bottle. $4/$2. 604-761-1474
SHOUT IT OUT A choir for kids ages five-12 meets Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The group welcomes any child who has an interest in having fun through music. mtseymourunited.com
