Start with Art An annual exhibition of art for children by established Vancouver artists until April 27 at Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. The art can only be bought by those under 16 and is priced very moderately. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com red cedar book club Children in grades four to seven are invited to join twice a month to discuss the nominated fiction and non-fiction titles and then vote for their favourite in the spring Thursdays until May 1, 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca/children red cedar book club Children in grades four to seven are invited to join twice a month to discuss the nominated fiction and non-fiction titles and then vote for their favourite in the spring Thursdays, until May 1, 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 nvdpl.ca/children kilby memorial teen photo contest North Shore teens in Grades 6 and up are invited to email a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme, "Elemental: Fire, Water, Air, Earth" until May 9. Prizes will be awarded. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca/using-the-library/teen Rhyme Time Sing, rhyme, laugh and learn with this early literacy program for parents, caregivers and babies from newborn to 12 months Wednesdays until May 28, 10:30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van. Registration required. 604-984-0286 x8141 fun filled family puppet show Celebrate the return of spring Wednesday, April 16, 4-4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 The Easter Bunny will be at Lynn Valley Centre, North Vancouver April 16, 17 and 19 from 11 a.m. to noon, 12:30-1:30,
2-3 and 3:15-4:15 p.m. and April 18, 12:30-1:30, 2-3 and 3:30-4:30 p.m. shoplynnvalley.com Easter Puppe t Show Ages three-five are invited to hop on over to the library for an eggciting puppet show featuring the Easter Bunny Thursday,
April 17, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. westvanlibrary.ca tee n advisory group Grades 8-12 interested in getting involved with the library, looking for volunteer hours and wanting to help plan events for teens are invited to a meeting Thursday, April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-
984-0286 x8141 [email protected] Easter Egg event The North Shore Hospice will host this annual event Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m. 319 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Activities include Easter basket decorating, Easter egg hunt, refreshments, live music from the Celtic Ensemble. Space is limited. $5. 604-984-3743
Easter Egg Hunt The North Vancouver Lions Club will host this annual event Saturday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. sharp (while supplies last) at Heywood Park, North Vancouver. This fun-filled morning will also include a bouncy castle, juggler, balloon lady, crafts and face painting. Free.
Easter in dundarave Join the fun as more than 18,000 Easter eggs will be handed out Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to noon at Dundarave Village, Marine Drive, between 24th and 25th Streets, West Van. dundaravevillage.ca fanciful flowers Learn how to create a beautiful paper flower bouquet for yourself or a loved one on Saturday, April 19, 10-11 a.m., Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-984-0286 Easter Eggstravaganza Maplewood Farm will host an Easter fun day Sunday,
April 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 405 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. The event will include face painting, arts and crafts, pony rides and an egg hunt. $8.70/$5.70. 604-985-3276 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Easter Egg Hunt Lonsdale Quay Market will hide hundreds of eggs in the market Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. sharp (while supplies last) at 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver. Other activities include face painting, balloon art, an Easter craft and a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
Popsicle stick bridge building contest This exciting event challenges elementary and secondary students to build a bridge using only Popsicle sticks and glue, designing it to be capable of holding heavy loads. Engineering skills, career development, interesting facts, and science at work Sunday, April 20, 1 p.m. at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. $5 deposit refundable when bridge is submitted for testing.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email info for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to [email protected].
