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FAMILY
A Happy Haunting
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this fun Hallowe'en event. Come in costume and enjoy all sorts of games, crafts, stories and activities to get your little creatures ready for Hallow's Eve!
Lynn Valley, Cardinal Hall
330669 Su Oct 26 10:00-11:30am 330670 Su Oct 26 12:30-2:00pm $7.50 2 parents/caregivers & 1 child/$2.50 each additional child/Children under 1 year free
Halloween Spooktakular Swim
Join us for a spooky swim, Halloween crafts, scary games, tricks & treats!
Andrews, Pool
Su Oct 26 1:30-3:30pm Regular Admission
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast, visit with Santa & festive entertainment. Event hosted in partnership with Mount Seymour Lions. Book early! Don't miss out!
Parkgate, Gym
334225 Sa Dec 6 9:00-10:45am 334224 Sa Dec 6 11:00am-12:45pm $8.25 adult/$5.50 child/senior
Breakfast with Santa & Swim
Don't miss this great community event! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a visit with Santa Claus, festive crafts, and entertainment. Join us for our Family Swim after breakfast.
Andrews
334982 Sa Dec 13 9:30-1:00pm $9.50 adult/$6.50 child/senior
Breakfast with Santa
Come have breakfast with Santa, enjoy pancakes, fruit, juice, coffee/tea. The kids can enjoy our craft table. Pre-registration is required, no tickets at the door. Register early to avoid disappointment.
Neighbourhood House, Inman Rm
332457 Sa Dec 13 9:30-11:00am $6/$4 child/senior
Cookies and Carols
Join us for a special evening of cookies, hot chocolate and caroling. Little ones will enjoy the craft centre and playdough station. Bring good cheer and dress festive. Admission by donation to the Food Bank or Christmas Bureau. Register for this popular event.
Lynn Valley,Cardinal Hall
330671 Tu Dec 9 6:30-8:30pm Admission by donation.
Community Kids Toy Sale and
Baby Swap
Come and get some great deals on used children's toys, clothing, baby acessories and more! Or purchase a table - this is a great opportunity for families to downsize.
Lynn Valley, Cardinal Hall
330167 Sa Nov 8 2:30-4:30pm 330171 Su Nov 9 2:00-4:00pm $30/table
Easter Bunny Brunch
Join us for a morning full of Easter activities. Breakfast, crafts, entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Neighbourhood House, Inman Rm
332434 Sa Mar 28 9:30-11:00am $5 adult/$3 children
Easter Eggstravaganza Swim
Join us for an Easter Egg hunt followed by a hoppin’ good time in the pool.
Andrews, Pool
Su Mar 29 1:00-3:30pm Regular Admission
YOUTH
Preteen Dance
Join us for a fun night for youth in grades 6 and 7. Parkgate, Gym 334187 Sa Sep 20 7:00-10:00pm 334186 Sa Oct 18 7:00-10:00pm 334188 Sa Nov 8 7:00-10:00pm 334189 Sa Dec 13 7:00-10:00pm 334194 Sa Jan 17 7:00-10:00pm 334195 Sa Feb 28 7:00-10:00pm $9.50
KM Youth Event
Join us for a night with Swimming, Skating, Games, and Dancing. Concession and Coat Check available. For Youth in Grades 5-7only.
Magnussen, Eagle Rm
330672 F Nov 28 8:00-10:30pm 333464 F Feb 13 8:00-10:30pm $8
For more information about volunteering, please contact Meh Najak at
604-983-6417
NVRC…
a great place to give back.
September
Saturdays
September 6-27
Summer Sessions
at Shipbuilder’s SquareFree outdoor summer concerts at The Shipyards (foot of Lonsdale Avenue). www.northshoregreenmarket.com
September 6
10:00am-1:00pm Honey Themed Farm Gate Sales
Loutet Farm (E 14th & Rufus Ave)
Join us to see the Farm honey bee hives and purchase recently extracted honey. We will have information about honey and recipes available! Free admission. www.ediblegardenproject.com
September 6
11:00am-2:00pm Parkgate Family Day
Parkgate Plaza and Parking Lot
Bring your family and enjoy loads of activities, exhibits, entertainment and popular Flow Show. www.myparkgate.com
September 14
10:00am-1:00pm 34th Annual Terry Fox Run
Inter-River Park
Join us for the 34th annual Terry Fox run. [email protected]
September 28
8:00am-12:00pm Deep Cove Classic Rowing Regatta
Panorama Park
www.deepcoverowingclub.com
October
October 3
2:00pm-4:00pm
Turkey Swim
Karen Magnussen Pool
Calling all Turkeys! Come and work up an appetite at the pool while enjoying some games and activities. Regular admission. www.nvrc.ca
October 4
9:00am-11:00am MEC Race 4
MEC Store (212 Brooksbank Avenue)
A trail run through the north shore. Events.mec.ca
October 5
1:00pm-3:00pm
Spirit Half Marathon
Spirit Trail
Second annual half marathon, starting and finishing at Park royal, following the Spirit Trail in North Vancouver between Capilano River and Fell Ave. www.whistlerfriends.com
October 18
10am
Pumpkin Patch at Loutet Farm
(E 14th & Rufus Ave)
www.ediblegardenproject.com
October 18
8:00am-3:30pm
North Shore High School Championship Rowing Regatta
Panorama Park
October 18
7:00am-3:00pm
Frank Reynolds Memorial Cross Country Meet
Cates Park.
www.norwesterstandf.com
October 18
9:30am-11:30am Mad Science Saturday
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Science and Discovery Event for children 2-6 and their families. $2.00 per person. Ooey gooey fabulous fun – get messy, and mucky experimenting and discovering science!
October 19
9:30am
Atomic Superprestige Cyclocross Race
Mahon Park
www.vancouversuperprestige.com
October 19
9:00am
North Shore Long Event
Start & Finish at Jaycee House gvoc.whyjustrun.ca
October 19
9:30am
Eighth Annual Strachan Hartley Legacy Run
Mosquito Creek Park 5K & 10K routes. www.shlf.ca
October 26
1:30pm-3:30pm
Halloween Spooktacular Swim
Ron Andrews Pool
Join us for a spooky swim, Halloween crafts, scary games, tricks & treats! Regular admission.
October 26
10:00-11:20am
330669
12:30-2:00pm
330670
A Happy Haunting
Lynn Valley, Cardinal Hall
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this fun Hallowe'en event. Come in costume and enjoy all sorts of games, crafts, stories and activities to get your little creatures ready for Hallow's Eve! This is a registered program: $7.50 for 2 parents/caregivers and 1 child; $2.50 for each extra child. 604-983-6566
October 31st
7:00-8:30pm
Halloween Skate
Karen Magnussen Arena
Join us October 31st for a howlin’ good time. Come in costume for games, tricks & treats!. Regular public admission. www.nvrc.ca
November
November 11
10:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
at Victoria Park. www.veterans.gc.caNovember 11
10:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Veteran’s Plaza. www.legion114.comNovember 11
10:30am
Remembrance Day Shoreline Ceremony
Cates Park. www.burrardyachtclub.com
November 23,
November 26
1:00pm-5:00pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Lantern Making
Karen Magnussen, Arena Lobby
Kick off the Holiday Season by joining us to make lanterns for the December 1st Lantern Parade. 604-983-6566
November 28
8:00pm-10:30pm KM Youth Event
Karen Magnussen
Join us for a night with Swimming, Skating, Games, and Dancing. Concession and Coat Check available. This is a registered program for Youth in Grades 5-7only ($8.00). Barcode: 330672. 604-983-6566
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December
December 1
6:40pm
Lantern Parade and Lighting Ceremony
Christmas comes to Lynn Valley with the lighting of Mollie Nye House. Join the lantern parade from Karen Magnussen to Mollie Nye House. Music, storytime, treats and crafts. Countdown with the Mayor as he switches on the lights! Meet in the Karen Magnussen Arena Lobby at 6:40pm to be a part of the parade.
December 5
6:00pm-8:00pm
Tinsel, Trees, and Treasures
at Parkgate Community Centre.A fun-filled evening of celebration as you wander through our winter wonderland of deco-rated trees, decorate ornamental crafts and gingerbread men and have a visit with Santa. www.myparkgate.com or www.nvrc.ca
December 6
9:00am & 11:00am Breakfast with Santa
at Parkgate Community CentreJoin us for a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and festive entertainment. Event hosted in partnerships with the Mount Seymour Lions. Book early! Don’t miss out! Registration must be done in advance. www.myparkgate.com
9:00am sitting 334225 11:00am sitting 334224
December 9
6:30pm-8:30pm
Cookies and Carols
Lynn Valley, Cardinal Hall
Join us for a special evening of cookies, hot chocolate and caroling. Little ones will enjoy the craft centre and playdough station. Bring good cheer and dress festive. Admission by donation to the Food Bank or Christmas Bureau. 604-983-6566
December 12
2:00pm-4:00pm
Winter Wonderland Swim
Karen Magnussen Pool
Melt away your freezer burn at the pool! Come and spend a day full of fun filled activities and crafts for all ages. Regular admission. www.nvrc.ca
December 13
9:30am-1:00pm
Breakfast with Santa & Swim
Ron Andrews Community Centre
Don't miss this great community event! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a visit with Santa Claus, festive crafts, and entertainment. Join us for our Family Swim after breakfast. Register early using barcode: 334982. www.nvrc.ca
December 13
9:30am-11:00am Breakfast with Santa
at Neighbourhood House. Please pre-register bar code 332457Don't miss this great community event. Come have breakfast with Santa, enjoy pancakes, fruit, juice, coffee/tea. The kids can enjoy our craft table. Pre-registration is required, no tickets at the door. Book early! Don't miss out!
December 21
10:00am-12:00pm Winter Wonderland
John Braithwaite Community Centre
For children 0-6yrs and their families. $2.00 per person. Seasonal crafts, storytime, and much much more! Play with snow and ice at this wintery event that the whole family can enjoy! www.nvrc.ca
December 6th
Evening
Christmas Festival
Shipbuilder’s Square
December TBD 8:00pm
Carol Ship Shoreline Celebration
Panorama Park
Celebrate a North Vancouver tradition- The Carol Ships! Sing and dance to musical entertain-ment while watching the holiday themed and festively decorated ships sail past. Enjoy warm refreshments by blazing bonfire, roving performers, free holiday craft workshops and face painting. Santa may even stop by!
January
January 1
12:00pm-3:00pm Penguin Plunge
Panorama Park, Deep Cove
Plunge at 2pm sharp. www.deepcovekayak.com
January 17
10:00am-1:00pm Early Year’s Fair
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Tons of information on childcare, daycare, preschools and community resources from all over North Van. www.nvrc.ca
February
February 8
2:00pm-4:00pm
Pool Party
Karen Magnussen Pool
Drop by for an afternoon of Shenanigans at the Wave Pool. Create some cool arts and crafts projects, play some games, paint windows, and enjoy some cookies and juice with your friends and family. Regular admission. www.nvrc.ca
February 9
11:30am-1:00pm Mermaid Swim
Ron Andrews Community Centre
Check out our mermaid fins and enjoy public swim with an instructor. Registration includes a photo of you in a mermaid tail to take home. Must complete a swim test prior to using the tails. Pre-registration required using barcode: 334981
February 13
8:00pm-10:30pm KM Youth Event
Karen Magnussen
Join us for a night with Swimming, Skating, Games, and Dancing. Concession and Coat Check available. This is a registered program for Youth in Grades 5-7only ($8.00). Barcode: 333464. 604-983-6566
March
March 10th
7:30pm
16th Annual North Shore Sport Awards
Park Royal (North). nssportawards.com
March 22
9:15am-12:00pm Easter Bunny Hop
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Hop on over to JBCC for this popular Easter event! Easter egg hunts, crafts, cookies, and games. Meet the Easter Bunny! For children 2-6yrs. $2.00 per person.
March 28
9:30am-11:00am Easter Bunny Brunch
at Neighbourhood House. Please pre-register bar code 332434Join us for a morning full of Easter activities. Breakfast, crafts, entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
March 29
1:00pm-3:30pm
Easter Eggstravaganza
Ron Andrews Community Centre. Join us for an Easter Egg hunt followed by a hoppin’ good time in the pool. Regular Swim Admission.
Events for Fall 2014/Winter2015 Leisure Guide
• Contact info for North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission: nvrc.ca or 604-987-PLAY (7529)
*North Vancouver Recreation and Culture and the City and District of North Vancouver and other event-sponsoring organizations are not responsible for cancellations or changes to events due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances*
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