north shore news PARENTAL GUIDANCE NEWS photo Paul McGrath SENTINEL student Audra Mitchell was among 50 young competitors from across the province vying for a berth to the national finals of the Great Canadian Geography Challenge. Three provincial winners (none from the North Shore) will head to the nation’s capital this May to compete in the finals, moderated by Alex Trebek of Jeopardy! tame. NEWS photo Pau! MeGrath NORTH Van RCMP Const. Julie de Decker (rear right) presented a plaque to TD bank manager Maryann Kertesz recently to acknowledge support of the Edgemont Village community policing centre’s child !D program. Program coor- dinator Joan Bryson fingerprinted Lindsey Butterworth while fellow Sparks (left to right) Amy Speakmon, Kelly Wasylyshyn and Alicia Williamson looked on. oO WEDNESDAYS Drop-in Toddler Story- time: For ages ovo and three vears, }Q-and 1) aim. aa NWN. Citw Library. For more information call OS 4424. Drop-in Storytime Fun: Ages 3-5 vears at 10:30 a.m, and 1:30 pam. at WV. Memorial Library. Into: 925-7408. North Vancouver Ranger- ettes: Ages 3-16, NV. loca tion. For more information cali (29-8236, Junior Stamp Club: For ages 7-12 on April 14 at 3:30 pom, NV. | City Library. Inte: 980-4424, THURSDAYS Babytime: W.V. Memorial Library, April 8, 10:30 a.m. For 6-24 months accompa- nied by a parent or caregiv- er. Pre-register: 925-7408. Tales for Twos: W.V. Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A half hour of stories, songs, puppetry and more. Pre- reyister for May: 925-7408. Drop-in Babes’ Story- time: For 0-24 months accompanied by an adult at 10:30 a.m. at N.V. City Library. For more informa- tion call 980-4424. International Fairytales and Craft: For 6-9 year olds, April 29, 3:30 p.m, N.V. City Library. Plains Indians are featured. Pre- register: 980-4424. FRIDAY Babytime: A storytime of songs, rhymes and _ finger- plays for 6-24 months will be held at Lynn Valley NEWS photo Mike Waketield GREG Hail of the Power Smart team joins Grade 4 student Sogand Bavafa in decorating a banner at Lonsdale elementary school to celebrate the 10th NEWS photo Mike Wakelield SLEEPWEAR-CLAD Robin Lakes {leit) and Katie Cascadden brought their bedtime zals to Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool’s recent pyjama day. anniversary of BC Hydro’s energy-saving program. The amount of electricity saved each year by Power Smart programs would be enough to meet the annu- al needs of Lonsdale Elementary for 946 years. Library at 10:30 a.m. bor more udormation call 984 0286. Drop-in Voddier Story- time: For ages two and three vears, LO and Gi acm. aa NOV. City Library, For more information call 9SO- 4424. Drop-in Storytime Fun: For ages 3-5 vears at 10:30 am. at the WAL Mfemorial Library. For more informa: tion call 925-7408, Red Cedar Book Award Club: Cast your ballot by Friday, April 23 at the vouth services information desk, WA Memorial Library. SATURDAY French Movie: Drop in tor all ages at the NV. City Library, Saturday, April 24, I} oam., TinTin’s “Le Crabe aux Pinces D'or.” Info: 980-4424. Saturday Storytime and Crafts: For 4-8 vear olds, 10 am. at NV City Library. Pre-register for May: 980-4424. French for Fun Storytime: Drop-in storytime for all ages, every Saturday at 9:30 and 1] am. at N.V. City Library. Info: 980-4424. Wheelchair sports: North Shore Neighbourhood House, N.V. For more information call 987-8138. SUNDAY Parent Information Line: Call 985-2988 for informa- tion on child care, chil- dren’s — services, — family resources, parent education, ete. SuperSunday = at_— the Vancouver Art Gallery. Every third Sunday of each month from noon to 5:30 pam. the gailery is) trans: formed into a fun-filled hands-on fearning environ: ment tor families with chil- dren aged 5-12 years. Info: 662-4700. Come Explore Nature with Your Group: GVRD Parks can) custom-desivn nature programs for your group oor child’s birthday party, Call 432-6359 tor info oor to receive a brochure. Night of the Mummy: Sleepover at the Vancouver Museum and spend the night exploring the secrets of Ancient Reypt. Into: 733-6113, local 241. MONDAY Red Cedar Book Award 1999 Bouk Club: Open to any student in grades 4-7. Phone 925-7408 to regis- ter. TUESDAY International Fairytales and Craft: For 6-9 year olds, April 27, 3:30 p.m, N.V. City Library. Plains Indians are featured. Pre- register: 980-4424. Library Club: For grades 4,5 and 6, Next meeting on April 20 at 3:45 p.m, N.V. City Library. Info: 980- 4424. Taies for Twos: W.V. Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A half hour of stories, songs, puppetry and more. Pre- register for May by calling. 925-7408. Drop-in Babes’ Story- time: For 0-24 months accempanied by an adult at 10:30 am. at N.V. City Library. If you would like more information, please call 980-4424. NEWS photo Mike Wakefield GRADE 12 student Joe Young, lead guitarist of Hudnut, pezformed with band members Craig Jensen, 17, Dan Pennell and Austin Short, both 16, during a recent lunchtime concert at West Vancouver sec- ondary school. The band performs only original music and is planning a trans-Canada tour this semmer.