Crazy Chemistry at the Library: Children ages five to nine are invited to a fun and informative session exploring chemistry this Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to noon at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Experiments will be conducted and the children will be led in using chemical reactions to create bouncy balls and other fun stuff to take home. A parent/guardian must attend. Free. Registration required: 604-984-0286. ext. 3.
Imagine and Explore - The Forest at Your Feet: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about tiny plants and animals Saturday, Sept. 24, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
After-School Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5: 30-6: 30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.
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. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311.
Family Storytime: A free dropin program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program every Wednesday, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Suitable for children ages one to five. Info: 604-986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want to sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www.mtseymourunited.com.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one to five, Wednesdays, 6-7: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one to five, Wednesdays, 1-2: 15 p.m. at Ron Andrews recreation centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Parent participation and supervision is required. Drop-in fee: $1.
Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp, high-school credits and friendships. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6: 30 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-988-8911 ext. 1.
Storytime: Free weekly imagination storytime for children up to five years old read by North Shore mom Stef Green. Held every Wednesday from 10 to 10: 30 a.m. at Active Baby in Capilano Mall.
Toddler Storytime: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old, Wednesdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Young Mothers' Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12: 302: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
Thursday
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Thursdays, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 6049878818.
Aikido: A traditional martial arts class for ages 12-17 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. at North Vancouver Aikikai, 121 East First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $50 per month. Info and registration: 604-983-8730 or [email protected] or www. nsaikido.org.
Babes Storytime: Drop-in for children two years old and younger, Thursdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Babytime: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. for pre-walkers and 11-11: 30 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
French Program: Drop-in for ages six to nine years old, Thursdays from 4 to 4: 45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, 10: 30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir, a fun-filled, serious music-making choir, invites 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. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or www.pschildrenschoir.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604-984-4434 or [email protected].
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for ages five to eight, practises 5-5: 45 p.m. and Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
Friday
After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Kids Night Out: Kids can have fun doing arts and crafts, playing in the gym and/or watching a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Saturday
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Family Storytime: Drop-in for children four to eight years old, Saturdays from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one to five, Saturdays, 9: 15-10: 45 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300.
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Saturday at Mickey McDougall gym, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; intermediate, 10-11 a.m. and advanced, 11 a.m.12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-922-4406 or [email protected].
Storytime with Carol: Indigo Park Royal presents Carol Healy with stories for all ages every Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Park Royal south mall location. Info: 604-922-3222.
Sunday
Circle of Dreams connects seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend fun time with each other. Info session is the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Van. RSVP: 604-922-8325.
*A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn songs from Africa, raise money for Education Without Borders, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $40 per month. Info: www. acapellachorus.com or [email protected].
Monday
After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.
French for Fun: Drop-in French program for children ages three to five years old
every Monday from 10: 15 to 10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9: 30 a.m.1: 30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. Info: 6049851122 local 28.
Shop and Stroll: A free mom and baby exercise class every Monday, 9: 30 a.m. at Park Royal Shopping Centre's north mall. Meet in front of Eddie Bauer store. Info: 604-461-7827 or www. runnersandbootiesfitness.com.
St. Andrew's Sunshine Kids: A free program for children ages 2½ to 4½ Mondays, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. There will be singing, stories and activities to support the spiritual growth of children. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday to Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823
The 'WayCup' Cafe: Share views and have fun. Activities for ages 15-19. Movies, games, dancing, great food and a lot more. Every Monday, 7-9 p.m., Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or www.wayaware.com.
Tuesday
525 Air Cadet Squadron: Youth ages 12-18 meet every Tuesday, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at Ecole Cedardale, 595 Burley Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-4434.
*Aikido: A traditional martial arts class for ages 12-17 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. at North Vancouver Aikikai, 121 East First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $50 per month. Info and registration: 604-983-8730 or nsaikido@ telus.net or www.nsaikido.org.
Army Cadets: Tuesday evenings, 6: 30 p.m., at the J.P. Fell Armoury, 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. All boys and girls 12-18 years old are welcome. No cost. Info: 604-666-6222 or www.cadets. net/pac/2573army.
Capilano Youth Orchestra welcomes new players ages five to 25. Practices are held on Tuesdays, 4: 15-5: 15 p.m. for junior strings, 5: 30-7 p.m. for intermediate orchestra and 7: 15-9: 45 for senior orchestra at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-8818 or dlmusicstudio@ shaw.ca.
Circle of Care: A free drop-in program for family child-care providers, nannies and children five years old and younger, Tuesdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: North Shore Community Resources, 604-985-7138.
Family Place: Drop-in for children up to five years old and their caregivers Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Ambleside adventure playground building, Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.
Navy League Cadets offer youth ages nine to 12 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp and friendships. Meetings are held Tuesdays, 6: 30 p.m., at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049888911 ext. 2 or www.members. shaw.ca/nlcc46.
St. John Ambulance Cadets: A national volunteer program for youth ages nine to 17 for first aid and leadership training, Tuesdays, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at 106-223 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected].
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