Culture Days: Vanleena Dance Academy will host a series of free dance classes from Sept. 28 to 30 at 1174 Welch St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2623 or vanleena.com.
WEDNESDAY
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Open to youth ages 12-19, cadets meet Wednesdays, 6: 309: 30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. Info: 6049878818. Summer Sports Drop-in: Ages eight to 13 can drop in for fun any Wednesday 3: 30-5: 30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
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. For more information, call 604-982-8300 or visit jbcc.ca.
Family Storytime: A free dropin 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 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 online at 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: 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. For more information, call 604-929-1336 or visit mtseymourunited.com.
North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years' experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings at Handsworth school, 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver. Info: cgiguere@ telus.net or online at nsce.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages onefive, Wednesdays, 1-2: 15 p.m. at Ron Andrews Community 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, 7-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Info: 604-988-8911 or email [email protected].
Toddler Storytime: Free dropin for children ages two-three, Wednesdays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info online at nvcl.ca.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info online at nvdpl.ca/children.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info online at nvdpl.ca/children.
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: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
Babytimes: 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 drop-in. Info: westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of puppetry, songs and stories, Thursdays, 10-10: 30 a.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: westvanlibrary. ca.
Pacific Spirit Children's Choir invites kids 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 pschildrenschoir.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 6049844434 or email 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: 604-985-0408 or st-andrewsunited.ca.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
FRIDAY
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.
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 three12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Storytime Fun: A free drop-in program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on prereading skills, for ages three to five, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
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
Classic Fairy Tales Series - How the Zebra Got its Stripes: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will bring to life classic fairy tales featuring classical music selections Saturday, Sept. 29, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292. Info: silkpurse. ca.
Something Cool After School: Get information about after-school activities on the North Shore Saturday, Sept. 29, noon to 4 p.m. at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. There will be demonstrations, exhibits and displays to provide information on sports, theatre, music, dance, recreation and clubs.
Imagine and Explore - Glorious Mud: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will learn what mud is and how animals use it Saturday, Oct. 20, 22, 1-2: 30 p.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
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 westvanlibrary.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one monthfive years, Saturdays, 9: 1511: 15 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
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. to 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. Info: 604-922-3222.
Sunday
Young Naturalists' Club - Being a Biologist: Children ages five to 13 will learn about the snowshoe hare and how to become a biologist Sunday, Sept. 30, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. To take part in YNC programs you must become a member of the club by signing up at ync. ca. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Sensational Sundays: Children's entertainers Splash'N Boots will perform catchy melodies Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $20/$10. Info and tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.
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.
A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn animal themed songs, raise money for the SPCA, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings. The children's choir rehearses 4-5 p.m. and the youth choir rehearses 56: 15 p.m. on Mondays at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Fee: $45 per month. Info: acapellachorus.com or [email protected].
Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. Info: 604-925-7141.
French for Fun: Free drop-in French program for children ages three-five, Mondays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
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 the Eddie Bauer store. Info: 604-461-7827 or runnersandbootiesfitness.com.
St. Andrew's Sunshine Kids: A free program, with songs, stories and activities, for children ages two-four and their parents or caregivers on Mondays, 2: 30-3: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049850408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday-Thursday. Info: 604-980-5823
The WayCup Cafe: Activities for kids ages 15-19, including movies, games, dancing, food and more, every Monday, 7-9 p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-389-3357 or wayaware. com.
Capilano Youth Orchestra welcomes new players ages five-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 childcare 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.
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