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Thursday, November 20, 2008 - Calgary edition

Around town . . .

Upcoming events | Ongoing events

Introducing the coolest holiday gift guide!

Babyvibe and Kindervibe are proud to announce the launch of our Holiday Gift Guide. From toys, stocking stuffers, green baby treats, creative kids, and more, you’ll be able to find a great selection of wonderful products for you and your family this holiday season. Even better, the gift guide is filled with special savings just for you. Check it out today.

CURRENT EVENTS . . .

On the Loose with Dr. Seuss!

The Calgary Young People’s Theatre presents On the Loose with Dr. Seuss at your local library, until Sunday, Nov. 23. Check your library to find out the date and time. The program is best suited for children five to 11.

Stars and Strollers

Room to Grow presents Mom’s Day Out, Thursday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m., with film screening, friendly for a baby in tow, at Cineplex Entertainment theatre. Contact Room to Grow for more details.

Art Market and Craft Sale

Pick up unique, high quality items from a wide range of great artisans at the annual Art Market and Craft Sale, Thursday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Telus Convention Centre downtown. Visit online for a $2 coupon.

Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market

This is a great festive event. Friday, Nov. 21 to Sunday, Nov. 23, as it’s the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market with more than 200 vendors selling great items for the holidays and any time of year.

A Christmas Carol

Enjoy Theatre Calgary’s holiday production of A Christmas Carol, Friday, Nov. 21 to Dec. 24. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.

Santa arrives

The man in red aka Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at Market Mall, Friday, Nov. 21.

Midnight madness in Airdrie

Urban Treehouse presents Don't Wait for Santa Midnight Madness events, Friday, Nov. 21, 6 to 11 p.m. Shop from a variety of vendors, prizes, enjoy a visit from Santa, a one-night sale at Urban Treehouse’s store, and multi-visit passes will be on sale as well.

Santa hits Southcentre

On Saturday, Nov. 22, drop by Southcentre Mall for Santa’s big arrival. In addition, the cookie kitchen opens, which means kids get to decorate their own gingerbread cookie.

Once upon a Christmas

Heritage Park presents Once Upon A Christmas, Saturday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The old-fashioned Christmas experience runs Saturdays and Sunday. For all the details, visit www.heritagepark.ca.

Light up Okotoks

Light Up Okotoks runs on Saturday, Nov. 22 with family activities all around town from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be many fun surprises for the whole family to enjoy such as hot chocolate, barbecues, continuation of the United Church Christmas craft sale and parking lot hockey. Visit www.okotoks.ca.

Waldorf Faire

Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., join in for the annual Waldorf Faire: A Festival of Joy. Enjoy traditional activities such as candle decorating, story garden, nature garden crafts, magic cookie house, and much more.

Canmore Christmas Artisans’ Market

Hop in the car, bundle up the kids, and head out to the Canmore Christmas Artisans’ Market, Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canmore Collegiate High School, 1800 8th Ave., Canmore.

First Aid/CPR

Sometimes the unexpected can happen with babies and children around the house so it is nice to be prepared. Room to Grow’s resident paramedic Chris Brignall (EMT-P) will be teaching an eight-hour certification course of EMP Canada's First Aid and CPR, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Course cost is $95/person. Nursing infants are welcome. Please call Alisha at 403-475-7805 or e-mail mailto:alisha@room-to-grow.ca to register.

UPCOMING EVENTS . . .

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

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 Favoured or e-mail info@especiallyfavoured.com.

Mod Baby show and sale

ModBaby.ca’s second annual Winter Show and Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crescent Heights Community Centre, 1101 2nd St. NW. Products on display and for sale include: organic clothing, toys including organic and natural, shoes, accessories, diaper bags, strollers, playroom and nursery furniture, decor, bedding blankets, mealtime fun and more! Various products clearance and sale priced plus... receive a 10% discount on anything you buy.

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 . . .

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Babyvibe correction

Milk lush myPads are made from a very high-quality vinyl, and milk lush is awaiting certification for the non-toxic aspect. Incorrect information ran in the Tuesday, Nov. 18 article ‘Baby needs a blankie.’ Babyvibe apologizes for the error. In addition, milk lush products are currently available at jack & lola in North Vancouver.

Last chance to win with Purl Mama!

Visit this week’s Babyvibe Nest Egg prize blog as online boutique Purl Mama & Baby is giving away fabulous prizes, and you have until Friday to enter the contest! It’s a really great one.

dandelionKIDS turns 4!

To celebrate their 4th anniversary, dandelionKIDS is having a great sale with 20% off all items online using code 'yeah4!'. Four days only from Friday, Nov. 21 to Monday, Nov. 24.

Babyvibe, Kindervibe, and Facebook

Looking to connect with other Babyvibe moms? Check out our Babyvibe.ca Facebook group and Kindervibe.ca Facebook group where you can do just that with over 900 members! Post questions, comments and more.

Baby and birthday news

Have a new arrival and you would love to share the happy news? Is your little one celebrating a birthday? Babyvibe and Kindervibe would be honoured to help you share the news. Simply e-mail a digital photo with pertinent information, including what you would like written, to info@babyvibe.ca and we will post it in an upcoming Around Town issue.

Share the vibe

If you know of a great family-friendly event happening in your community that would be appealing to babies and tots up to three and their families, please e-mail it to info@babyvibe.ca.

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