Summer Storytimes: North Vancouver District Public Library is offering summer storytimes at each of its three branches for babies to eightyear-olds. For schedule see www.nvdpl.ca.
Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for children five and up Tuesdays until Aug. 14, 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays until Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Storytime: Park Royal shopping centre has partnered with the West Vancouver Memorial Library youth department for storytime every Thursday, 10: 30-11: 00 a.m. until Aug. 16 at the centre court of Park Royal north mall. There will be stories, songs and action rhymes. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided. Info: www.shopparkroyal. com/campaigns/thursdaystorytime-park-royal.
Parent and Tot Playdates: Parents and their tots, up to age seven, are invited to enjoy face painting, crafts, entertainment and more Tuesdays until Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-noon at Park Royal Village (between Whole Foods and Urban Barn). Info: www.shopparkroyal.com/ campaigns/village-summerevents-series.
Crazy Chemistry: Become a lab scientist in training and do hands-on experiments. For Grades 3-7 at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. July 19, 1-2 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Mad Science, Mad Mixtures: Interactive introduction to the mixtures and science of chemistry for Grades K-3 at the West Vancouver Memorial Libary, 1950 Marine Dr. July 19, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Red Cross Babysitters' Course: Ages 11-15 can learn how to babysit in one day at an interactive course July 20, 23, 28, Aug. 11, 13 or 20, 9: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $55 which includes a manual and babysitter's certificate card. Info: Colby, 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
Imagine and Explore - All Wet: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) will explore a creek and discover the invertebrates that live there Saturday, July 21, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 6049903755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will hold a teddy bears' picnic Saturday, July 21, 1 p.m. at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will hold a teddy bears' picnic Sunday, July 22, 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the police station on Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Norden the Magician: Magic for kids Thursday, July 26, 11: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Go Bats: Children ages three-six (accompanied by an adult) will learn about bats Saturday, July 28, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Classic Fairy Tales Series: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will bring to life classic fairy tales featuring classical music selections July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 29 at 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292. Info: www.silkpurse.ca.
WEDNESDAY
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. Info: 604-987-8818.
After-School Sports: Ages eight-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 13-17 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-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 drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Wednesdays, 1: 30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
French Storytime: Free drop-in for ages six-nine, Wednesdays, 4-4: 45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www. nvcl.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. Info: 604-986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five-10 are invited to join the choir that practises every Wednesday, 3: 45 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. The program is all about having fun with music. Info: www. mtseymourunited.com.
Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine-11, who have at least two years of ongoing private violin 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] or www.nsce.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for kids ages one-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-five, Wednesdays, 12: 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 physical fitness, citizenship and leadership while fostering an interest in Canada's civilian and naval maritime communities. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6: 30-9: 15 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: [email protected] or 604-988-8911 ext. 1.
Toddler Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages twothree, Wednesdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
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
Baby Storytime: Free dropin for children ages two and younger, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
Story Hour: Free drop-in for children ages five and younger, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Hosted by the North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids ages five-18 to their new season. Rehearsals take place Thursdays, 5-6: 20 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. For more information contact Gerald van Wyck, music director, at 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 smmarkham@ shaw.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choirs: Angelic Voices, (ages five-eight) Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m.; and Saintly Singers (ages nine-16), Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049850408 or www.st-andrewsunited.ca.
FRIDAY
After-school Sports: Kids ages eight-15 can drop in for fun Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Kids Night Out: Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Parent and Tot Art: Drop-in art for children ages twofive, Fridays, 9: 30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5, $2 for an additional child.
Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 45: 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.
Treetop Tales: A program of seasonal songs, rhymes and stories with a nature theme designed for children ages two and older (accompanied by an adult), on the first and third Friday of every month, 11 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in by suggested donation of $2.
SATURDAY
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for kids ages one-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., advanced, 11 a.m.-noon. 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 Shopping Centre south mall location. For more information call 6049223222.
SUNDAY
Youth Group: A free program for kids in grades 7-9 meets the second and fourth Sunday of the month, 6: 30-8 p.m. at Lynn Valley United Church, 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. The program includes activities, games and discussions focused on personal and community health, vitality, diversity and spirituality.
MONDAY
A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight to 12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn songs from Africa, raise money for the SPCA, 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. For more information visit the website at www. acapellachorus.com or email [email protected].
After-school Sports: $1 drop-in for kids ages eight to 15 Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, 3: 30-5: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
