paws 4 stories Kids with reading challenges can spend 20 minutes a week reading with a certified therapy dog Wednesdays, until Dec. 4, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
Fun in French Stories, songs and more in French for children ages three to eight Sundays until Dec. 8, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca.
Basketball And Soccer Children ages six to eight are invited to learn and develop the skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. Meet new friends and enjoy both sports Tuesdays, until Dec. 10, 3:30-5 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8138
FAMILILY DROPDROPDROPDROP-ININ Children ages three and four accompanied by a parent/guardian are invited for a morning filled with craft projects, play time with equipment, storytime and sing alongs Tuesdays and Thursdays, until mid December, 9:15-11:30 a.m. at Grand Boulevard preschool, 520 East 20th St., North Vancouver. $5/family. 604-987-2294
Rapunzel North Vancouver Community Players present a delightful tale for children in the best pantomime traditionThursday and Friday, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Hendry Hall, 815 E. 11th St, North Vancouver. $10/$5. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca
Celebration in the woods Join in a celebration of winter. Enjoy a black-light puppet show with Caterpillar and Polliwog at 1 and 3 p.m. plus goodies and games Saturday, Dec. 7, 12-4 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. 604-990-3755.
TATAG Meeting Make a difference and have your say in teen collections and programming. Meetings are held on a drop-in basis. Refreshments provided Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
Wednesdays
103 Air Cadet Squadron Open to 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
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. 604-986-8977
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. [email protected] nsce.ca
Parent and Tot Gym Open gym time for children ages one-five, Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. $1.
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
Young Mothersrs PrProgram For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
ThursdaysBabyTales Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca/children
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. Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 pschildrenschoir.ca
Parent and Tot Gym Drop-in gym for kids ages one month-five years Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. $1. 604-982-8300 jbcc.ca
Fridays After-scschool 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. $1. 604-982-8300 jbcc.ca
BabyTales Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca/children
Kids Night Out Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. $9.50. 604-987-7529
Table Tennis Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 4-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Van. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $2.
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