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Friendship Circle - Pink Shirt Day: Children ages three and older are invited to celebrate Canada's national anti-bullying day with friendship-themed storytimes Wednesday, Feb. 29, 10 and 11 a.m.

Friendship Circle - Pink Shirt Day: Children ages three and older are invited to celebrate Canada's national anti-bullying day with friendship-themed storytimes Wednesday, Feb. 29, 10 and 11 a.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.

Questions, Questions - Flutter and Scurry: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will discover the intriguing ways that animals get around Monday, March 5, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. or 1: 30-2: 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/.

Tina and Ted: The North Shore Theatre for Children will present an environmentally friendly fairy tale on reducing, reusing and recycling. Schedule: Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver, April 7, 2: 30 p.m., and April 30, 10 a.m. Tickets: 604-990-3474. Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver, March 6 and 23, 10: 30 a.m. and March 24, 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: 6049133634. The play is intended for children ages three to eight. Admission: $10/$8.

Kellie Haines & Co. will perform a high-energy ventriloquist show full of song, comedy and audience participation Saturday, March 10, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.

Wildlife Weeks: The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, will have a variety or programs for families during spring break from March 10 to 24. Fee: Admission by a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family. Info: 604-990-3744 or www.dnv.org/ecology.

Rainforest Rambles - Howl at the Moon: Children ages five to eight accompanied by an adult will discover the wild world of wolves and coyotes Sunday, March 11, 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/.

North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 11 who have at least two years of violin, ongoing private lessons and an interest in Celtic music are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $10. Info: [email protected] (enter subject heading drop-in class) or www.nsce.

Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, Thursdays, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: www. westvanlibrary.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].

Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2.

Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.

The Magic in Music: A monthly program that teaches children the basics of music education and appreciation in a relaxed and friendly group setting Saturdays until June 16, 2012, 10: 30 a.m. at The Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Pianist and music teacher Karen Lee-Morlang will lead the workshops. No previous music experience is needed. Fee: $10 per class. Reservations required: 604-925-7292.

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