Summer fun for kids in Vancouver
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Looking for a Change? Children ages seven and eight can learn about animal metamorphosis and create a black light puppet show on Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-981-3103.
Babytales: Storytime for children ages birth to two years on Thursdays until July 26, 10:30 a.m. at Lynn Valley Library, 1280 East 27th St., North Vancouver.
Take a Peek in a Creek: Children ages nine to 12 can hike through the canyon and explore aquatic habitats on Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-981-3103.
Harry Potter Party: Arts and crafts in the afternoon and fun events in the evening for wizards and muggles of all ages, costumes compliments of Carol’s Costume Corner on Friday, July 20, 1-4 p.m. and 8 p.m.-midnight at Indigo Books, 1025 Marine Dr., North Van. Info: 604-988-6681.
Harry Potter Party: Trivia, games, drawing, wand making, readings, munchies and prizes for children ages eight to 12 on Saturday, July 21, 1:30-3 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 121 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Registration is required, 604-998-3480.
Guard Dog on the Spot: Elwoodettes Marionettes will perform a musical show for children ages two to eight about Max the guard dog, accused of stealing Ma Crabbe’s sausages and finds the real culprit, Saturday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. at Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: $8/$15. Reservations required. Info: 604-925-7292.
North Vancouver Youth Band is looking for new members at all levels. Practices are Monday to Thursday. For more information, call 604-980-5823.
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