Teen Book Buddies Volunteers The North Vancouver Public Library is looking for teens in grades 10-12 interested in helping children who need support and encouragement in their reading skills. Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Dec. 20. 604-990-5800 x8118
Red Riding Hood Deep Cove Stage Society presents a pantomime with all the usual jokes, pranks and belly-laughs for the whole family (suitable for children ages six and up)
Dec. 18-20, 23, 27, 28, 30, Jan. 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, Jan. 4, 3:30 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. $14. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com.
Kodaly Orff Music for Children Free trial classes are offered for babies and toddlers Tuesday and Thursday mornings, preschool-age Tuesday mornings and kindergarteners, Monday afternoons. Call 604-984-4901 for details on times and locations.
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 Van. $3. 604-982-8300 jbcc.ca Family St orytime A free drop-in program of stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes 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 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 Ensemb le 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 secondary, 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
ToddleTales Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. nvdpl.ca/children
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.
Thursdays BabyTales 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
Babytimes Free dropin program for newborns to 23 months (pre-walkers) of songs, rhymes and finger plays Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
Gleneagles storytime Free drop-in storytime for newborns to age six Thursdays, 9:30-10 a.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.ca
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
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