Parent-Child Mother Goose: Registration has begun for this group experience for parents with babies or young children that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories together. The program will run on Mondays, April 8-June 17 with a toddler group from 9: 1510: 15 a.m. and an infant group from 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Online registration only at familyservices.bc.ca.
North Vancouver City Library's Teen Photo Contest and Gala: Until May 10, teens in Grades 6-12 are invited to email the library a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme "The Right Place at the Right Time." A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions and the short listed entries will be displayed throughout the library. The winners will be announced at a gala on Saturday, June 1. Info: nvcl.ca.
Art Contest for North Vancouver Students: As part of the North Vancouver RCMP's anti-graffiti program they will partner with the city and district to invite students to participate in the beautification process of North Vancouver. Selected art will be enlarged and wrapped around utility cabinets. The theme will be "Nature of the North Shore." Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m. Info: Cst. Julia Bitar, 604-969-7424 or julia.bitar@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Book Buddies: Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experiences for readers to age 12 during 30 minute sessions Tuesdays, until April 23, 4-6 p.m. or Saturdays, April 6-27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration: 604-925-7408.
Red Cedar Book Club will meet on Wednesdays, April 3 and 17, 3: 45-4: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Book titles nominated for the Red Cedar book awards will be discussed. There will also be snacks and activities. No registration required. Info: 604929-3727.
Young Naturalists' Club - Celebrate Trees: Children ages five to 13, accompanied by an adult, will help restore part of the park by planting tree seedlings Saturday, April 6, 1: 30-3: 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: 604990-3755.
Basketball Academy Parent Information Evening: The West Vancouver School District, in partnership with Basketball BC, is considering a basketball academy program for the 2013-14 school year that will be open to boys and girls in Grades 8-11. Learn about this program Tuesday, April 9, 7-8: 30 p.m. at West Vancouver secondary, 1750 Mathers Ave. Info: sd45. bc.ca/ps/basketball-academy.
BOOKtopia: A children's free literature festival will take place during the month of May at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. The festival is intended to promote literacy, celebrate language arts and cultivate creative thought amongst youth and families. Events include author visits, illustration and writing workshops, a movie matinee, puppet show and more. For a complete schedule visit booktopia.ca. Registration for events begins Tuesday, April 9.
Teen Movie Night: The Perks of Being a Wallflower will be screened Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Rated PG. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.
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