Special Summer Children's Programming: The North Vancouver District Public Libraries will offer special programs for children during the summer. For details call 604929-3727, ext. 3 for Parkgate; 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for Lynn Valley and 604-9874471, ext. 8175 for Capilano.
Book Buddies: Tuesdays until Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays until Aug. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experience for school-aged children. Info and registration: 604-925-7408.
Norden the Magician: All ages are invited to drop in and be dazzled Thursday, July 18, 11: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
Imagine and Explore - Little Critters: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will learn about teeny, tiny bugs Saturday, July 20 from 10: 30 a.m. to noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.
Behind the Scenes: Children can get a look into the operation of Maplewood Farm, at 406 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, 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: 604-9295610. Info: maplewoodfarm. bc.ca.
Superhero Story Hour: Superhero themed stories and crafts for ages four and older Wednesday, July 24, 10: 3011: 30 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-929-3727, ext. 3.
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.
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 practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required. Info: 604-929-1336 or
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.
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: 604988-8911 or [email protected].
Young Mothers Program: For mothers 24 years old and younger, Wednesdays, 12: 302: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.
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, 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. Info: 604-985-0408 orst-andrewsunited.ca.
Kids Night Out: Arts, crafts, gym-time and a movie, Fridays, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For kids ages three-12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
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