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Fun in French: Stories, songs and more in French for children ages three to eight Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 1: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7408. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.

Fun in French: Stories, songs and more in French for children ages three to eight Sundays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 1: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7408. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.

Game On: A drop-in Wii gaming session for ages six to 12 to celebrate the Pro-D day Friday, Jan. 18, 2: 30-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Young Naturalists' Club - Let's Rock: Children ages five to 13 will learn how rocks are born and get to know local rocks Sunday, Jan. 20, 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 ync.ca. Registration required: 604-990-3755.

Imagine and Explore - Cloud Watchers: Children ages three to six, accompanied by an adult, will scan the sky for clues to what might be coming in the weather Saturday, Jan. 26, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration required: 604-990-3755.

Sensational Sundays: Magician Shawn Farquhar will perform a fast-paced audience participation show for age five and older Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $20/$10. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604984-4484.

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: $2. 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 to five, Wednesdays, 12: 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 [email protected].

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 24-36 months, Wednesdays, 10: 30-11 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.

Young Writers' Club: Grades five to 12 are invited to explore techniques like free-writing, role-playing and black out poetry every second Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $10 per session or $60 for eight sessions. Info and registration: Maggie Bolitho at ywc@shaw. ca or 778-338-4733.

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 Vancouver. 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.

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.

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: 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: nvdpl.ca/ children.

FRIDAY

BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.

BabyTales: Free drop-in storytime for newborns to 24 months, Fridays, 10: 3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. Info: nvdpl.ca/ children.

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 three12. Fee: $9.50. Registration: 604-987-7529.

Storytime Fun: A free drop-in program of stories, songs and puppets with a focus on pre-reading 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 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 of seasonal songs, rhymes and stories with a nature theme designed for children ages two and older (accompanied by an adult), on the first and third Friday of every month, 11 a.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in by suggested donation of $2.

SATURDAY

Family Storytime: A free drop-in program of stories, songs, action rhymes and more for the whole family, Saturdays, 10: 30-11 a.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604925-7408 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Parent and Tot Gym: Drop-in gym for kids ages one month-five years, Saturdays, 9: 1511: 15 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1. Info: 604-982-8300 or jbcc.ca.

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., advanced, 11 a.m. to noon. For details, call 604-922-4406 or email wentworth923@ yahoo.ca.

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