WEDNESDAY
Parent-Child Mother Goose: A free program for parents and babies up to 12 months old that focuses on the pleasure and power of learning rhymes, songs and lullabies, Wednesdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 23, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-987-4471, ext. 3. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/ children.
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 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 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: 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, 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. Info: [email protected] 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: 1510: 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. Info: www. 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
Parent-Child Mother Goose: A free program for parents and babies up to 12 months old that focuses on the pleasure and power of learning rhymes, songs and lullabies, Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 24, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8141. Info: www.nvdpl.ca/children.
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. Info: 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 nsaikido@ telus.net or www.nsaikido.org.
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 dropin. Info: www.westvanlibrary. ca or 604-925-7408.
Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, Thursdays, 1010: 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, 1011 a.m. Hosted by the North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.
Karate: Learn and train in traditional Shito Ryu style karate with NCCP certified instructors with Mountain Karate Association. Meet every Thursday at Queensbury Elementary School, 2020 Moody Ave. Juniors 7 to 7: 45 p.m., all levels 7: 30 to 9 p.m., new members welcome. $7.50 fee per session. For more info phone 604-929-0865.
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.
Pemberton Heights Mums' Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members' homes. Info: Shauna, 604-984-4434 or smmarkham@ shaw.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for ages five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5: 45 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049850408 or www.st-andrewsunited.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 67 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049850408 www.st-andrews-united. ca.
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 1224 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl. ca/children.
BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 1224 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 Lynn Valley Community Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. For ages three to 12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.
Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to five, Fridays, 9: 30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5/$2 for an additional child.
Storytime Fun: A free drop-in program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on prereading skills, for ages three to five, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Table Tennis: Drop-in program for all ages, Fridays, 45: 30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $2.
Treetop Tales: A program designed for two-and threeyear-olds on the first and third Friday of every month, 11-11: 30 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in by suggested donation of $2.
SATURDAY
Imagine and Explore - Fabulous Fungi: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about the amazing variety of forest mushrooms Saturday, Oct. 22, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 6049903755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
The Magic in Music: A monthly program that teaches children the basics of music education and appreciation in a relaxed and friendly group setting Saturdays until June 16, 10: 30 a.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Pianist and music teacher Karen Lee-Morlang will lead the workshops. No previous music experience is needed. Fee: $10 per class. Reservations required: 604-925-7292.
Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one to five, Saturdays, 9: 15-10: 45 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300.
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Saturday at Mickey McDougall gym, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; intermediate, 10-11 a.m., and advanced, 11 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Info: 604-922-4406 or [email protected]. Storytime with Carol: Indigo Park Royal presents Carol Healy with stories for all ages every Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Park Royal Shopping Centre south mall location. For more information call 6049223222.
SUNDAY
*Young Naturalists' Club - Fungus Among Us: Children ages five to 13 accompanied by an adult will discover the amazing variety of mushrooms in the forest Sunday, Oct. 2, 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. Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.
Circle of Dreams: A program to connect seniors with parents and children in the same community so they can spend fun time with each other. There is an information session the first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m. at Dream Designs Chakra Lounge, 1502 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. RSVP: 604-922-8325.
MONDAY
Questions, Questions - Bye, Bye Birdie: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will learn about migration through nature stories, crafts and outdoor exploration Monday, Oct. 3, 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. For details, visit the website www.dnv.org/ ecology/.
A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight to 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. For more information, visit www. acapellachorus.com or email [email protected].
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.
Family Place: Drop-in for children under five and their caregivers, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. Drop-in: $3. For more information, call 604-925-7141.
French for Fun: Free drop-in French program for children ages three to five, Mondays, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. For details, visit the website www.nvcl.ca.
Open Door: A support group for single mothers of preschool-age children, with free child care and workshops, meets Mondays, 9: 30 a.m.1: 30 p.m., at 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Lunch will be served. For more information, call 6049851122 local 28.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are held Monday to Thursday. For more information, call 604-980-5823.
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