Questions, Questions - Wacky Woodpeckers: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will learn how animals make noise Monday, June 4, 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/.
Summer Reading Club registration will begin Monday, June 4 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "strange but true." Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club registration will begin Monday, June 4 at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Young Naturalists' Club - Ready, Set, Dig: Children ages five to 13 accompanied by an adult will learn how to start a garden Sunday, June 10, 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 www.ync.ca. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www.dnv. org/ecology/.
Read to Me: Registration for a program where children under the age of five are encouraged to read with someone special and record it all in a reading log will begin June 11. A kick-off party will take place Wednesday, July 4, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature the Music Man Will Stroet who will entertain the kids with songs, stories and guitar playing. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration for a program for children in kindergarten to Grade 6 that promotes reading every day while kids are out of school will begin June 11. A kick-off party will take place Saturday, July 7, 1: 30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. This year's theme will be "strange but true" and Mike Larson from Mike's Critters will show off his strange animals and share a few surprising facts. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Classic Fairy Tales Series: Puppeteer Mirjana Heath will put on a performance of Rapunzel Saturday, June 22, 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.
Imagine and Explore - Got Slime: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about slugs and snails Saturday, June 30, 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/.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, 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 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: 30-2 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 to 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 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 Children's Choir: Children ages five-10 are invited to join the choir that practices 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 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.
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 1218 physical fitness, citizenship, leadership and 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 6049888911 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: Free dropin for children ages two to three, Wednesdays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.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: www. 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: www. 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. 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: www.nvcl. ca.
JBCC 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, 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. For more information call Gerald van Wyck, music director, at 604-808-5231 or email www. pschildrenschoir.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 6049844434 or [email protected].
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for ages five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.standrews-united.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 67 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 www.st-andrews-united. ca.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
StoryTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages three to five, Thursdays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
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.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 12-24 months, Fridays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 12-24 months, Fridays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
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.
Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to five, 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
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 3011 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 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.
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. Fore more information call 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.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
Circle of Dreams: A program to connect seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend fun time with each other. There is an information session the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. RSVP: 604-922-8325.
Youth Group: A free program for grades 7 to 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. Participate in activities, games and discussions focused on personal and community health, vitality, diversity and spirituality.
MONDAY
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. For more information visit the website at www.acapellachorus. com or jennifer@acapellachorus. com.
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: Free drop-in French program for children ages three to five, Mondays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl. ca.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschoolage 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: 604-985-1122 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 4 on Mondays, 3: 30-4: 30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. There will be music, stories and activities to encourage the spiritual growth of children. Parents welcome. 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: 7783893357 or www.wayaware.com.
TUESDAY
525 Air Cadet Squadron: Youth ages 12-18 meet every Tuesday, 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. at St. Anthony's school, 595 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-4434.
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.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Tuesdays, 2: 30-3 p.m. at Parkgate Branch Library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
