A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-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. Info: www.acapellachorus.com or [email protected].
Kindermusik With Notable Kids will hold an Open House Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-noon at their North Vancouver Studio at 3063 Lonsdale Ave. There will be 30 minute music sessions at 10: 15 and 11: 15 a.m. for newborns to age five. Info: 604773-4317 or info@notablekids. ca.
Imagine and Explore - The Forest at Your Feet: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about tiny plants and animals Saturday, Sept. 24, 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/.
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.
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: 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: 302: 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. Info: 6049878818.
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.
JBCC Storytime: Drop-in for children two to five years old, Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Hosted by North Vancouver City Library at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St.
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 [email protected].
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: 604-985-0408 or www.standrews-united.ca.
St. Andrew's United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 www.standrews-united.ca.
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.
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 the 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 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, 4-5: 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.
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