Thursday, February 26, 2009 - B.C. edition

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GREATER VANCOUVER . . .

Network meeting for mom entrepreneurs

Enterprising Moms Network’s next meetings are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 to 9 p.m., in Richmond and in North Vancouver. The Richmond chapter meeting features Heather White, founder of 2020 Communications Inc., who will be speaking on time management at the Travelodge, 3071 St Edwards St. The North Shore chapter meeting features Donna Hutchinson, who will be speaking on how to fit fitness in to your busy life at the Best Western, 1634 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. The first meeting is always free for guests, to register for a meeting, please visit www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com or call 604-836-3128 for more info.

Mandarin Immersion in Burnaby

Are you interested in learning more about the Mandarin Immersion initiative for Burnaby public schools? If so, join in for a parent information session, Friday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., McGill Library, 4595 Albert St., Burnaby. For more information or to find out how you can show your support for this cause, please contact bp4mandarin@gmail.com or visit www.mandarinforbcschools.org.

The world of engineering

Drop by the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver, to find out more about the world of engineering and geoscience, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit online.

Seedy Saturday

Over at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, check out Seedy Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the floral hall. Fun includes a children’s corner, great bean count, heritage seed swap, exhibitors and more. While you’re there, be sure to take part in some a-maze-ing adventures where you and the kids can find your way to the centre of the Elizabethan maze. To register for the maze adventures, call 604-718-5998 or e-mail familyprograms@vandusen.org.

Kidstuff swapmeet

Pick up a bargain at the Kidstuff Swapmeet, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willingdon Centre, 1491 Carleton Ave., Burnaby. Free admission.

Vancouver Farmers Markets

The next Winter Farmers Market is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac St., Vancouver.

Multicultural fest

Journey out to Heritage Park Centre in Mission for the annual Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 604-826-3634.

Lynn Valley preschool open house

Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool in North Vancouver is hosting an open house, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet the teachers and have a chance to check out the school.

The Ship of Lost Souls

Drop by Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush, 4387 Main St., Vancouver, to help celebrate the launch of Rachelle Delaney’s novel The Ship of Lost Souls, a tale of pirates and lost treasure. Wear your pirate costume.

Free yoga classes

Saturday, Feb. 28, is the National Yoga Campaign where participating yoga teachers and studios will be offering free yoga classes as part of Karma Yoga. For all the details and to find a studio, visit Yoga Day Canada.

Night Owls and Night Sounds

For children seven and older (and their families), here’s a chance to search for owls and more at the Night Owls and Night Sounds, Saturday, Feb. 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tynehead Regional Park in Surrey. Call Metro Vancouver Regional Parks at 604-432-6359 to register and find out more details.

Li’l Rascals open house

Li’l Rascals Preschool in Ladner is hosting an open house, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to noon.

Tri-Cities trade show

Oodles Family Clubhouse presents Family Fair, Sunday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. Bobs & Lolo will be performing in three shows, enter into a photo contest, check out displays, and more. Tickets are $3 for adults, and children under 12 are free.

South Delta Kids Swap

Check out the big kids’ swap meet, Sunday, March 1, at Kinsmen Recreation Centre, 5440 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Doors open at 8 a.m. Swap meet is on until noon. Admission is $2 with proceeds going to charity. Please contact Izabel and Janet for tables at 778-895-4050 or by e-mail.

Family fun night

Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun family night, Sunday, March 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Port Moody Library, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody. Build important pre-reading skills with stories, alphabet crafts, and take home activities. For children three to six with parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.

Baby and me snowshoe time

Mount Seymour in North Vancouver is currently holding a baby and me snowshoe drop-in Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., until March 24. Cost per drop-in is $35 and give you a chance to enjoy a 90-minute guided snowshoe tour followed by a tea and social.

Need a babysitter?

Lullaby League’s next mixers are scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., at Supernova Salon in North Vancouver, and Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at Caramel Salon in Vancouver. To register, visit the Lullaby League online.

VANCOUVER ISLAND . . .

Kids’ mega sal

Pick up some bargains on gently used children’s gear at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Victoria, Saturday, Feb. 28, 9:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Vancouver Island Baby Fair

Find out more about everything baby, toddler, preschooler and then some at the Vancouver Island Baby Fair, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo.

Calls of the Wild

Drop by Matheson Lake Regional Park on Sunday, March 5, 1 p.m., to explore animal communication throughout the forest. For children five years and older. Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot at the end of Matheson Lake Road in Metchosen at 1 p.m.

Hobby and toy fair

Attention hobby and toy lovers! Ever wonder what happened to the GI Joe you buried in the back yard? Feel guilty about cutting off Barbie’s hair? Come delight your inner child and discover a fun day with a blast from-the-past atmosphere at the Hobby and Toy Fair, Sunday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Rd., Victoria. Check out action figures, vintage toys, LEGO, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, win prizes and more. E-mail cbtoys@telus.net for more info or phone 250-385-8697.

Great library programs in Victoria

Don’t forget to keep up to date on all the great programs for babies, kids, and families, including author readings, and special events the Victoria Public Library (various branches) has to offer! Visit online for the entire scoop.

OKANAGAN . . .

Kelowna Home Show

Check out the annual Kelowna Home Show, Friday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 1, Prospera Place.

Family Sunday at the gallery

Kelowna Art Gallery hosts Family Sundays, Sunday, March 1, 1 p.m.

Network meeting for mom entrepreneurs

Enterprising Moms Network is coming to Kelowna. The first Kelowna chapter meeting is scheduled for March 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first meeting will be a fun, interactive one to fill you in about EMN and how they can help support your business. The first meeting is always free for guests. To register for this meeting, please visit www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com or contact chapter leader Nicole McNichol at nicpeder@hotmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS . . . (6 NEW EVENTS)

Family concert series *NEW*

Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver presents Red Sky Raven Stole the Sun, Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m.

First Nations dance festival *NEW*

UBC Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver presents We ya hani nah Coastal First Nations Dance Festival, March 14 and 15. For all the details, visit online.

Spring Break at Fort Langley *NEW*

Let your kids enjoy spring break exploring Fort Langley’s fur trading post, March 14 to 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Play games, take a tour, pan for gold and more.

Dora and Diego *NEW*

Meet Dora the Explorer and Diego, Friday, March 20, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m., at Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. Meet and greet tickets will be available at the lotto centre starting March 12 by donation.

Free music classes *NEW*

Music Together Phoenix Song is offering the following free music classes: Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m. at Alpen Loft Yoga Studio, Garibaldi Highlands in Squamish; Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Richmond; Thursday, March 26, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. at Panther Cheer Athletics, Richmond; Friday, March 27, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. at St. Anselm's Anglican Church, Vancouver. RSVP to Anna King by phone 604-327-5165 or e-mail as space is limited. For more information please visit www.mtphoenixsong.com.

Mindfully Feeding Our Toddlers

Join registered dietician and clinical counsellor Victoria Pawlowski, consultant to Capers Whole Foods Markets, in the Mindfully Feeding our Toddlers seminar Saturday, Mar. 21 at 10 a.m. at Cambie Capers Whole Foods Markets at 16th and Cambie in Vancouver. Issues covered will include power struggles and picky eaters. This seminar is free, but will fill up quickly, so pre-register by e-mail to victoria@springwellnutrition.com.

Orchid festival

The Vancouver Orchid Festival and Sale will bloom at the VanDusen Botanical Garden Floral Hall, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. This is your chance to buy an orchid for a loved one or for yourself and add beauty to your home while giving a little TLC to A Loving Spoonful, which is a volunteer-driven, non-partisan society that provides free, nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS in Greater Vancouver. Visit online for more details.

Kids’ stuff swapmeet

Help raise money for Gleneagle secondary’s aftergrad event by dropping by the kids’ stuff swapmeet, March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gleneagle secondary, 1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam.

L’IL Rascals Kids Swap Meet

Once again it’s the L’IL Rascals Kids Swap Meet, April 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack. Early bird admission is $5, and admission after 10 a.m. is $3. Children’s admission is free. To book a table (200 are available at $25 each), call Tammy at 604-858-4034 or e-mail lilrascalsswap@telus.net.

Spring Kids' Stuff Swap Sale *NEW*

The North Shore Mothers of Multiples is having its Spring Kids' Stuff Swap Sale, Saturday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. to noon, St. David's United Church, West Vancouver (Taylor Way at Highway 1). Admission is $2 (children free). Partial proceeds to a local charity.

Family Musik

Music in the Morning presents Rob Kapilow's Family Musik, "Casey at the Bat - Play Ball to Music!", Sunday, May 3, 3 to 4 p.m., Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC in Vancouver. Tickets available at Music in the Morning's Box Office 604-873-4612, Chan Centre Ticket Office (in person sales only), or online through Ticketmaster / 604-280-3311. For more information, visit www.musicinthemorning.org.

ONGOING EVENTS ONLINE . . .

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SALES . . . (3 NEW LISTINGS)

Gollygeez baby clearance sale *NEW*

Online baby store gollygeez baby is holding a mega sale. Save 40 per cent off all items now until March 31, 2009. Enter coupon code GGB-0940 at checkout.

North Face sample sale *NEW*

Get great deals on The North Face outerwear, footwear, accessories and more, at a sample sale, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 1, noon to 5 p.m., Scout Hall, 4040 Francis Rd. (southeast corner of No. 1 Road and Francis) in Richmond. Cash only.

Fig Organic sample sale *NEW*

Check out a stellar factory sample clearance sale with the following great brands: Fig Organic Kids, Turf Girl, Gaia Ultimate Gear, STORMTECH, Twice Shy, and Breathe, Thursday, Feb. 26, noon to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2008 Manitoba St., Vancouver.

Organically Hatched bday sale

Organically Hatched is having a birthday and to celebrate, they are offering a large selection of items at 25 per cent off. They also offer free shipping on orders $100 or more and free local pick up. Check out the sale online. Sale ends March 15.

Marimekko

Save up to 50% off winter fashions, including children’s, fabrics and home accessories at the Marimekko concept store, 1233 Hamilton St., Yaletown. Sale ends Feb. 28.

B.C. archives

Happy birthday to our three beautiful children! Alayna turned three on Feb.17 . . .

Maciah turns five on Feb. 26 . . .

and Serena turns one on Feb. 28. We love you all so very much! Love forever, Mommy and Daddy.

Happy first birthday Xavier! Maezie, Maman and Tata love you!

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