Behind the Scenes: Children can get a look into the operation of Maplewood Farm, located at 406 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver on Nov. 22 or 26 with one-hour sessions at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. There will be activities such as egg collection and washing, animal grooming, setting up feed and exploring staff-only areas. Fee: $22.50 for one child with an adult. Registration required: 604-929-5610 or sehraa@dnv.org.
Wednesday
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 drop-in 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.
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: 604-929-1336 or 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: cgiguere@telus.net (enter subject heading drop-in class) or www.nsce.ca
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, 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, 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: 105sea@cadets.net 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: Free drop-in 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 Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., 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 Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. For more information go to www.nvdpl. ca/children.
Young Mothers' Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12: 30-2: 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.
Babytime: Songs, action rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 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: www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
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.
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. Info: Gerald van Wyck, music director, 604-808-5231 or www.pschildrenschoir.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049850408.
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: www.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
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: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 12-24 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., 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.
Saturday
Wipeout: The North Vancouver City Library will host its fourth Wii tournament Saturday, Nov. 19, noon at 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Teens in Grades 69 will compete for a chance to win prizes. Lunch, snacks and door prizes will be provided. Online registration is required at www.nvcl.ca.
Ventriloquist Kelli Haines will perform a high-energy comedy show Saturday, Nov. 19, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $8/$5. Reservations: 604-925-7292.
Sunday
Rainforest Rambles - Purrrfect Pouncers: Children ages five to eight accompanied by an adult will learn about cougars and bobcats Sunday, Nov. 20, 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/.
Questions, Questions - Strange Houses: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will discover the weird and wonderful places where animals live through nature stories, crafts and outdoor exploration Monday, Nov. 21, 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/.
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. Info: 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.
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.
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: audrey_hhh@yahoo.ca.
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