Thursday, November 6, 2008 - Calgary edition

Around town . . .

Upcoming events | Ongoing events

CURRENT EVENTS . . .

Christmas craft fairs

Christmas craft fairs are starting to hit the halls and community centres, and we’d love to keep you in the loop about all the great sales happening around town. Check out a fabulous list of upcoming Christmas craft fairs online.

Attention Debbie Travis fans

Home decorating icon Debbie Travis will be appearing at Chapters Chinook Centre, Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. She’ll be there to discuss her new book Not Guilty: My Guide to Working Hard, Raising Kids and Laughing through the Chaos. She will also answer your questions and sign books.

Be inspired

Momcafe presents A Variety of Mom Perspectives, Friday, Nov. 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Earls Restaurant Westhills, 140 Stewart Green SW. Calgary entrepreneurial and corporate moms Kathryn Bechthold, creator of The Mompreneur™ Networking Group Inc and The Mompreneur™ Magazine, and Christi Cruz, Senior Manager of Community Investment for TELUS, will share their diverse experiences as busy Moms trying to find balance between work, life and raising a family. momcafé provides support and resources for professional moms in the form of monthly meetings and quarterly seminars, where moms can network, learn from great speakers and share ideas with other moms. For more information and to register, visit www.momcafe.net.

Christmas at Millarville

Enjoy Christmas at the Millarville Market, Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9, taking place at the Millarville racetrack.

Calgary Snow Show

Check out everything you need to help you enjoy winter at the Calgary Snow Show, Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 9, Roundup Centre.

Lake Chaparral Christmas fair

Enjoy the Lake Chaparral Christmas Craft and Trade Fair, Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Holiday craft and bake sale

Help support the Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary scholarship fun at the Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., La Joie de Vivre, 1008-14 St. SE, in Inglewood. Free parking, home-baked goods, Christmas crafts, door prizes, grab bags and more. Admission is $5 and includes drinks and treats.

Arbour Lake craft show

Journey out to the Arbour Lake Community Hall, 12 Arbour Lake Dr., NW, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Arbour Lake annual craft show.

Douglasdale Christmas craft show

Drop by for the Douglasdale `annual Christmas Craft Show, Monsignor Smith School, 2919 Douglasdale Blvd., Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

Langdon Christmas fair

On Saturday, Nov. 8, it’s the Langdon Christmas Fair, at the IOOF Hall on Main Street in Langdon.

Home biz and craft fair

The MDLCA Community Centre, 6 Copperstone Way SE, presents the Home Business/Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trans Canada Christmas Craft Sale

Enjoy the Trans Canada Christmas Craft Sale, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Montgomery Community Association, 5003 16th Ave. NW. More than 35 tables to shop from.

Baby shower

Head out to the Airdrie Town Centre, Sunday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m. for the Welcome Wagon Baby Shower. Register for the shower online.

Mompreneur Holiday Tradeshow

Check out the Mompreneur Holiday Tradeshow, Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre. See great products for women by great businesses by women. Admission is free.

Gift shop open house

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., it’s Fort Calgary’s annual Gift Shop Open House and Artisan’s Fair. Check out local artists and vendors. Santa is scheduled to make an appearance at 2 p.m.

Comfy Kids Club

Drop by Southcentre Mall for the Comfy Kids Club, free drop-in activities in centre court, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS . . . (5 NEW EVENTS)

Tree lighting event *NEW*

Sunridge Mall hosts the annual tree lighting event, including lighting up the 44-foot tree, fireworks, Santa’s arrival, prizes, and more, Friday, Nov. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Starting Nov. 14, you can sponsor a light on the “Tree of Love” with a minimum donation of $5. Visit Guest Services to make your donation and sign the giant holiday card for the Peter Lougheed hospital patients.

Season of Wonder *NEW*

Santa is coming to town in an exciting new way with the Season of Wonder Holiday Celebration Nov. 15, 3 to 6 p.m., Olympic Plaza downtown. Come out and have fun in the North Pole activity centre starting at 3 p.m. complete with Santa's elves. Santa and the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede take the stage at 5 p.m.

Winter Wraps *NEW*

While enjoying the holiday celebration downtown stop into The Art Gallery of Calgary for some free family fun, Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 to 7 p.m. Holiday crafts and scavenger hunts are just a few of the great ways to enjoy The Gallery.

Little Panda author visits *NEW*

Join author Renata Liwska at Monkeyshines Bookstore In Marda Loop for the launch of her latest children's book, Little Panda, Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.

Christmas bazaar and bake sale

Indus Preschool Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Indus rec centre. There will be FREE face painting (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and a special appearance from Santa (noon to 2 p.m.). More than 40 vendors, including Growing Up Organic, Wooden Christmas Creations, and more. Indus rec centre is located 15 kilometres south east of Calgary.

Craft and Gift Fair *NEW*

On Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., stop by Cardel Place, 11950 Country Village Link NE, for the Craft and Gift Fair, a one-stop holiday shopping event and children’s fair. Fun for everyone and prizes. Admission is free. More than 60 vendors, kids can make a craft in the children’s workshop, enjoy a visit from Santa and receive a free treat bag. For more information, visit Especially Flavoured or e-mail info@especiallyfavoured.com.

Brunch with Santa

Make sure to book a spot for this year’s Brunch with Santa at the Calgary Zoo as there are still spots open for the 9 a.m. seating, Dec. 13. Visit the zoo online to find out how to register.

ONGOING EVENTS . . .

Toymakers workshop for kids

Learn how to make your own toys, including stuffed animals, puppets, games and toys, at the Toymakers Workshop, starting Monday, Oct. 20. The workshops run every Monday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., until Dec. 22. Cost is $130 and everything is included. This is an all ages group. Families are encouraged to come together to build their toys. Every additional sibling is 50% off. Bring a friend for $15. There is always room for more. Kit & Cadoodle Crafts wants to unplug the kids! Show them how much fun they can have, away from the video games, with traditional toys in a funky new spin. Make things that they appreciate and don't throw in the bottom of the toy box. Check out www.kitandcadoodlecrafts.com for more.

Mamas get ripped

A new fitness program, the Yummy Mummies Workout, is scheduled to start Oct. 6. The program is tailored for new moms with babies under six months, and expecting moms. Taught by a mom of seven kids, the Yummies Mummies Workout is designed by Jari Love, creator of the Get Ripped workout. For all the details, visit www.rippedworkout.ca.

Alice’s Wonderland

Until Saturday, Nov. 8, Stage West, located at 727 - 42 Avenue S.E., Calgary, presents Alice’s Wonderland.

Stroller fitness classes

Make this your most fit and fabulous fall season ever! FITMOM Fall indoor classes begin on Sept. 8. Classes are being offered in Varsity, Strathcona, Cougar Ridge, Lake Bonavista, and McKenzie Towne. For more information, visit www.fitmomcanada.com/calgary. Want to find out if FITMOM is a fit for you? Contact Monica at mcooke@fitmomcanada.com or 403-874-4063 and arrange to attend a class for free!

Babywearing workshops

Introduction to Babywearing is a one hour class which introduces participants to ring and pouch slings, woven and stretchy wraps, mei tais, and soft-structured carriers. Learn the basic positions for baby in each type and receive hands-on instruction so that each parent or parent-to-be can get a feel for what is right for them and their baby. Introduction to Babywearing runs on Saturdays at Babes in Arms. Classes will be announced as they're scheduled on the website.

Babywearing 101 is a slightly more advanced class, for parents who have been babywearing for a little while already, and may be looking for new ways to carry their child (a new carrier or different ways to wear the carriers they already own). This class is also a great option for parents of older babies or toddlers (or even pre-schoolers!). There will be a Babywearing 101 class coming up this summer, which will also be posted online when it is scheduled. Each class is $10 each and comes with a $10 coupon toward a related purchase in the store. For more information on any of these classes, you can visit Babes in Arms online.

Attachment parenting group

Check out a great attachment parenting organization that provides educational classes, support and information for parents who wish to raise their children based on an intuitive approach rather then an expert opinion approach. The group welcomes all parents interested in learning more about attachment parenting. Visit online.

Family fun at the Glenbow

Every Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy Family Fun Weekends at Glenbow Museum. Suitable for children ages 4 and up. Included with Museum admission. For more information visit www.glenbow.org.

Toys and stories

Gracie & Gruff Fine Toys present a free interactive storytime for kids very Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and noon (in French) at their Macleod Trail location.

Children wanted

Researchers from the Ch.I.L.D Research Group at the University of Calgary are looking for children aged two-months to 10 years to participate in fun, game-like projects in order to learn about how children develop language, concepts, and social understanding. Participation typically involves a short one-time visit to the University of Calgary. For more information, please call 220-4955 or e-mail at child@ucalgary.ca.

Calgary archives

Joel and Ellen Andjela Milley are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Viena Marie Milley. Born October 25th, 2008, at 7:39 a.m., weighing 7lbs 15oz, Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster.

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