Steve Nash Youth Basketball League: Registration is open for boys and girls from Grade 2 to 9 for this league that runs from September to March. Register online at delbrookbasketball. com by June 30 and save $25. This not-for-profit association teaches the fundamentals and skills of basketball to hundreds of young boys and girls each year. Info: rostler@ delbrookbasketball.com.
Summer Reading Club: Registration for kindergartners to Grade 7 has begun at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Members will receive a package including a reading record, bookmark and calendar of events. Report readings and have a chance to win prizes. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Teen Reading Club: Registration has begun at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. This year's theme will be "Zombie Apocalypse." Pick up a reading log, track the books you read and tell the library about them to win prizes. There is also an online Teen Reading Club at teenrc.ca, where you can write book reviews, chat with authors and share your creative work to win prizes. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Summer Reading Club: Registration will begin for kids of all ages June 17 and go until mid-July at any branch of North Vancouver District Public Libraries. This year's theme will be "Up, Up and Away." Participants will receive a reading record to keep track of 50 days of reading over the summer. Info: nvdpl.ca.
Behind the Scenes: Children can get a look into the operation of Maplewood Farm, located at 406 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver June 22, July 23 and 27, Aug. 20 and 24 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: $24 for one child with an adult. Registration required: 604-929-5610. Info: maplewoodfarm.bc.ca.
Teddy Bear Picnic: St. Andrew's United Church will hold their eighth annual picnic Saturday, June 22, 10: 30 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Andrews Park, North Vancouver. There will be activities, games, food and entertainment. Info: 604-9850408.
All Aboard for Kindergarten: North Vancouver City Library's book club for little ones will run till the end of June. Parents register their child at the library at 120 West 14th St. and receive a reading record. They then read
to their child or have them read the books listed in each section of the record. After completing each section, children can go to the library and decorate a paper train car with their name. There will be a prize of a new book for completing all ten sections of the reading record. Info: nvcl.ca.
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: 604-9878818.
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 fee: $3. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
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: 604-9257408 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: 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: 604986-8977.
Mount Seymour United Church Children's Choir: Children ages five to 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 practises every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or 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 nsce.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Open gym time for children ages one-five, 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 navy7@telus. net.
Toddler Storytime: Free drop-in for children ages two-three, Wednesdays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: nvcl.ca.
ToddleTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 2436 months, Wednesdays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: 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: 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 drop-in for children ages two and younger, Thursdays, 10: 1510: 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: 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: westvanlibrary.ca or 604925-7408.
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 Van. 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.
Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one month-five years Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604984-4434 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. For more information call 604985-0408 or visit st-andrewsunited.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. For information visit nvdpl.ca/children.
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