The Storyteller: Four masked characters and a musician will bring to life the folklore of trolls with the help of some audience participation Feb. 3, 10 a.m., Feb. 4, 2 p.m. and Feb. 5, 1 and 4 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. This 50minute play is suitable for ages four to 11. Admission: $10. Tickets 604-990-3474 or www. phtheatre.org.
Questions, Questions - Squids Squirt: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will take a peek into the underwater world of squids and octopi Monday, Feb. 6, 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/.
A Family Concert with Lowry Olafson will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. The event will feature students from Gleneagles elementary, Lions Bay elementary, Cypress Park and Brockton Preparatory school. Admission: $10/$6. Tickets: 604-984-4484 or www.centennialtheatre.com.
Young Naturalists' Club - Birds in Love: Children ages five to 13 accompanied by an adult will learn how to identify the calls of spring birds Sunday, Feb. 12, 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. For more information visit: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Rainforest Rambles - Busy Builders: Children ages five to eight accompanied by an adult will discover how animals change their environment Sunday, Feb. 19, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-990-3755. For more information visit the website at: www.dnv. org/ecology/.
Imagine and Explore - Rocking Around the Clock: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will listen to the sounds of spring stirring Saturday, Feb. 25, 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/.
Sensational Sundays - Thumbelina: The Oregon Shadow Theatre will perform a shadow play based on the classic fairy tale Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $18. Tickets: 604-984-4484 or www.centennialtheatre.com.
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 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: 6049291336 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.
Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in 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: 6049828300.
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 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 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: 30-2: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
THURSDAY
Baby Storytime: Free drop-in 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.
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: 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: 604808-5231 or www.pschildrenschoir.ca.
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