Drop-in and Draw: Saturdays throughout August the West Vancouver Museum will host children's drawing workshops for ages nine-12, 10 a.m. to noon at the museum studio. By donation.
Read to Me will hold a wrap-up party Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature Tricky Ricky performing magic tricks. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Book Signing: Children's author Darlene Foster will be signing her books, Amanda in Arabia -- The Perfume Flask and Amanda in Spain -- The Girl in the Painting at Lalli Loves it!, 6605 Royal Avenue in West Vancouver, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m.
Imagine and Explore -- Water Fight: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about underwater food chains Saturday, Aug. 27, 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/.
Summer Reading Club will hold a wrap-up party Saturday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. The event will feature the Purple Pirate with his non-traditional brand of comedy and entertainment. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Imagine and Explore -- Itty Bitty Critters: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about Lynn Canyon's small animals Saturday, Sept. 3, 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/.
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 13-17 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.
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 Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www.mtseymourunited.com.
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: 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 12-18 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp, high-school credits and friendships. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. For more information email [email protected] or call 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: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old, Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
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.
103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Register at any meeting. For more information call 604-987-8818.
Aikido: A traditional martial arts class for ages 12-17 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. at North Vancouver Aikikai, 121 East First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $50 per month. Info and registration: 604-983-8730 or [email protected] or www.nsaikido.org.
Babes Storytime: Drop-in for children two years old and younger, Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Babytime: 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. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.
French Program: Drop-in for ages six to nine years old, Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
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