live at the beachwood 2 Songwriters concert with Linda Kidder, Rae Armour, Beverley Elliott, Norman Foote, Russell Marsland, Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst. Come hear their stories and songs Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Van. $20. 604-990-3473 Olympic Book Launch Author Marian
Keen who writes historical fiction for children and youth will launch her book Lexi and Hippocrates Find Trouble at the Olympics Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will be a reading by the author, an opportunity to meet Olympian Krista Guloien.
Girls empowerment day This camp is offered to girls ages nine-12 and will teach girls life skills and strategies in coping with modern life Friday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Space is limited. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com Family Day Grouse Mountain will celebrate this second-annual event with 50 per cent off lift tickets and general admission Monday, Feb. 10. There will be a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including a pancake breakfast by donation with all proceeds supporting North Shore Rescue in memory of Tim Jones, family photos, snowshoe tours, a scavenger hunt, the Global BC Puck Shootout and more. grousemountain. com/events/family-day-2014 Family Day Programs North Vancouver City Library will celebrate Family Day with special programming Monday, Feb. 10 at 120 West 14th St. Throughout the day there will be craft making, puzzles and games for kids of all ages At 4 p.m. magician, juggler and balloon artist Matthew Johnson will entertain kids and their families with his unique brand of comedy magic. nvcl.ca Family Day at Lonsdale Quay Market Celebrate family bonds Monday, Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be family entertainment with a musical performance by Fanny Starchild and her side-kick. Children can also participate in making mosaic crafts as well as having their face painted for a small fee.
lonsdalequay.com Family Snow Day Have fun in the snow Monday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Snowplay Area at Mount Seymour, North Vancouver. There will be tobogganing, tubing, ski/snowboard demos, hot chocolate and s'mores, arts and crafts and face painting. northvanrec. com/snowday
TAG Meeting Drop in and have your say about teen collections and programming at the library Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. westvanlibrary.ca Family and friends puppet show Celebrate Valentine's Day with a warm and fuzzy storytime extravaganza for children ages three to eight Friday, Feb. 14, 1:30-2 p.m. and 3:30-4 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8141 nvdpl.ca
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