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Healthy eating for the family

Registered dietitian and family therapist Victoria Pawlowski presents a free seminar on Mindful Eating for Babies and Families Too, Friday, May 7, 2 p.m., Whole Foods Market at Cambie and Broadway in Vancouver. Pawlowski explores an attachment-based simple way to introduce solid foods and develop a healthy feeding relationship while growing a good eater. On Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to noon, Pawlowski presents Stress, Emotions, Nutrition and Health, at the West End Community Centre. Preregistration required by e-mailing victoria@springwellnutrition.com.

Cinco De May family fun

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, dancing and Mexican cuisine at the last Family Fusion event of the season, Friday, May 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster. Register in advance by calling 604-525-7388. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.

Nature tea party

Treat your mom to a special celebration for Mother’s Day! Decorate cookies and enjoy a cup of nature-inspired tea in the forest at the Nature Tea Party, Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a walk down a nature trail to finish off your morning. Rain or shine. Event is free. The Surrey Nature Centre is located at 14255 96th Ave., in Surrey. For more information about the Surrey Nature Centre and its programs, events and location please visit www.surrey.ca/naturecentre.

UBC spring festival and plant sale

Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy the annual Spring Festival and Plant Sale at UBC Botanical Garden www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org, 6804 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver. Admission by donation. Check out a food garden display, tours, children’s activities and more.

My-Yard-Ville giant garage sale

The Maillardville Residents' Association presents My-Yard-Ville giant garage sale, Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1007 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam. The event features a great selection of previously enjoyed items, barbecue hotdogs, chili and baked goods, all to the toe tapping sounds of French Canadian music.

Korean Dance Festival

Enjoy the beauty of traditional Korean dance at the 14th Annual Korean Dance Festival Sunday, May 9 in Surrey, and Monday, May 10, at Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam. Learn about the Korean culture and how it blends into Canadian society. For all the details, including ticket information, visit www.koreandance.ca.

CityFest

The youth of North Vancouver present CityFest 2010 on Saturday, May 8, noon to 4 p.m., at the parking lot and skate park at Centennial Theatre. The event includes a skateboard competition, a youth art display, dance and drama performances, a live band showcase, a free photo booth and a free barbecue.

Mother’s Day tea

It’s the famous Mother’s Day Tea and plant sale at London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd., Richmond, Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $10.50 per person. Reservations strongly recommended. Please call 604-271-5220. Event is for all ages. For more information visit online.

Car trunk sale

It’s a giant garage sale featuring loaded up cars, trucks and minivans with gently used items at the Car Trunk Sale, Saturday, May 8, Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby. Call 604-291-1261 for more information.

Farm and country market

Visit historic Downtown Abbotsford, Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Farm & Country Market and its opening day celebrations. All the details are online.

dandelion KIDS birthday party

dandelion KIDS in Suter Brook Village, Port Moody, is celebrating its first birthday. Save 20 per cent off absolutely everything in store at both locations (Commercial Drive and Port Moody) on Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. If you are unable to visit in person, dandelion KIDS is offering free shipping on web orders placed May 8 and 9. Stop by the Port Moody store on Saturday, May 8 to enjoy some cupcakes, drinks, plant sunflower seeds to take home, and enter a draw to win a $100 gift certificate. Also at Suter Brook Village, Bobby Paul is hosting a street party with carnival games, a cool skateboard ramp and prizes by Vans, Supra Distribution, IS Eyewear and more on Saturday, May 8, noon to 4 p.m.

May Day Parade

It’s the Rotary May Day Parade, Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. in Port Coquitlam. For all the details, including the route map, visit the official Rotary May Day Parade site.

Stone Soup festival

Celebrate spring, food, culture and the environment at the annual Stone Soup Festival, Saturday, May 8, noon to 5 p.m., Britannia Centre, 1661 Napier St., Vancouver. Fun includes children’s activities, a Latin America Mother’s Day celebration, free soup, and more. All the details are online.

Mother’s day at the aquarium

Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend at the Vancouver Aquarium, Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. During the weekend, you have a chance to win a special beluga encounter and receive a special gift for mom from Bee Bop.

Coquitlam farmer’s market

It’s opening day of the Coquitlam Farmer’s Market season, Sunday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion parking lot, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Enjoy children’s activities, entertainment and receive a treat for mom.

Celebrate mom at the winery

Drop by Township 7 Vineyards & Winery, 21152 16th Ave., Langley, Sunday, May 9, noon to 4 p.m., for a celebration to honour mom. Colouring contest for children, barbecue, live music and more.

BYOB Tea

Come celebrate Mother's Day at Fort Langley National Historic Site with Emmaline Newton's BYOB Tea (Bring your own bonnet), Sunday, May 9, 1 or 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and includes lunch.

Mother’s Day tea

Drop by Port Moody Station Museum, Sunday, May 9, noon to 3 p.m. for a Mother’s Day tea in a 1921 railcar. Enjoy tea and scones, listen to music, learn to make traditional yarn dolls and more. Tea is $5 per person, first come first served – no reservations.

Mother’s Day brunch at Munch

Munch Restaurant in North Vancouver is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch and giving all moms half price mimosas with strawberries at brunch and for dinner half price wines by the glass, Sunday, May 9.

Old-fashioned Mother’s Day

Head out to the Kilby Historic site in Harrison Mills for Kilby’s Annual Mother’s Day Event, Sunday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy crafts, shopping and more.

Celebrate mothers

Wednesday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., drop by Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St., Mission, for a free children’s celebration with themed crafts and activities and resources for children up to the age of six, their parents and caregivers.

Sex talk. No sweat. A Workshop for Parents

Join South Burnaby Parent Participation Preschool for a parent Education Evening with sexual health educator, Saleema Noon. Attendees will discover how to easily overcome embarrassment when talking about sexual health, learn words and concepts that are easy to use, and leave well equipped to clearly answer the questions children ask. The workshop is light hearted, but delivers straight and current facts on how parents and children can work together to promote good sexual decisions for a lifetime. The talk is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at South Burnaby Parent Participation Preschool, 7551 Gray Ave., Burnaby (Rumble & Gray). Tickets $10 at the door. For more information, call 604-831-0783.

Movies for Mommies

Movies for Mommies is showing Iron Man 2 on Wednesday, May 12 at the Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver. All the moms who attend the movie will receive a pass for a free photo session with Bopomo Pictures and a free 5x7 print. Doors open at noon and movie starts at 12:30 p.m. Rickets are $8. Babies are free.

Time for mom

Mama Renew hosts Renewal: A Retreat for Mothers, May 27 to 30, at Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortes Island. Renew your whole self with this insightful retreat for mothers. Nurture your spirit through group discussion, creative expression, journaling, movement, silent reflection and visualizations. For mothers only - no babes in arms. Visit the Hollyhock and Mama Renew websites to learn more, or call Sarah at 604-254-1100.

Around Vancouver Island . . .

Victoria Tartan Parade

Make like a Scot and head out to the annual Victoria Tartan Parade, Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. The parade leaves Centennial Square at Victoria City Hall and proceeds down Government Street to the Parliament buildings. www.victoriahighlandgames.com

Quadra Village Day

Enjoy a free, fun-filled family oriented day, including pancake breakfast, children’s activities, entertainment and more at Quadra Village Day, Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., along the 900 block of Kings Road between Quadra and Dowler in Victoria.

Mother’s Day garden tour

Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, enjoy the weekend with the annual Victoria Conservatory of Music Mother's Day Garden Tour. Open gardens this year include a serene Japanese garden, a masterpiece of colour combinations, an eclectic collector's garden and two adjoining hobby farms. A two-day pass is $25 and allows for a leisurely self-guided tour. www.vcm.bc.ca

Around the Interior . . .

Kid's market

Check out the Kids’ Market where you’ll find gently used children's items including clothing, toys, books, furniture and equipment, Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Evangel Church,
3261 Gordon Dr., Kelowna. www.muddpuddlekids.com

Mother’s Day photo session

Kirsten Dayton Photography is offering Mothers Day Mini Sessions, Saturday, May 8 at Father Pandosy Mission and Sunday, May 9, at Gyro Beach. Limited availability so please e-mail kirsten@kirstendayton.com or call 250-317-7024 to register. Cost is $50 for 20-minute session. www.kirstendayton.com

Mother’s Day at the gallery

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water St., Kelowna, Sunday, May 9, 1 to 4 p.m., Create a painted pot. www.kelownaartgallery.com

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Upcoming events . . .

Childcare First Aid Course

Nannies on Call is offering in conjunction with Infoskills (Red Cross Certified) a Childcare First Aid Course, Sunday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nannies on Call Office Downtown Vancouver. Cost is $80. Register by e-mail lara@nanniesoncall.com.

Multicultural festival

Drop by Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr., New Westminster, Saturday May 22, Time TBC, for Celebrating boat builders at the Multicultural Festival.

Disciplining your kids

The Kitsilano Area Child Care Society presents certified parent educator Fran Kammermayer who will discuss Disciplining Your Kids: Practical Solutions for Parenting Challenges, Thursday, June 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. James Community Square, 3214 West 10th Ave., Vancouver – corner of 10th and Trutch. Disciplining our children is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. We often feel guilty when enforcing the rules or frustrated at their negative or lack of response. This 90-minute interactive session provides simple techniques for positive discipline and effective boundary setting and starts parents on a path towards developing capable, independent and self-disciplined children. Ticket Price: $15 in advance ($12 each when you purchase two or more tickets) or $20 at the door. To reserve tickets in advance e-mail your request to kaccs@yahoo.ca or call 604-315-6002.

Fundraising sale

There’s a Baby and Kid Garage Sale and Raffle where every cent sold goes to BC Children’s Hospital, Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lynn Valley Plaza next to the library in North Vancouver. To see more details and RSVP, visit online.

Swap meets . . .

Big baby and kids’ stuff sale

The annual Team Finn HUGE baby and kids stuff sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Andrew's Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to BC Children's Hospital. Everything, including admission, is by donation. For more information about Team Finn, visit www.teamfinn.com.

Kanaka Creek swap meet

Kanaka Creek Elementary School, 11120 234A St., Maple Ridge, presents a Kids’ Only Swap Meet, Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Book your table now. Early bird bookings before March 31 are $20 and after March 31 are $25. To register contact kcswapmeet@gmail.com.

Huge Kids Swap Meet

There are two upcoming big swap meets May 29 and June 26 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 St., 9 am. To 1 p.m., Cloverdale. New and used items for sale. Businesses welcome too. To rent a table, call 604-588-9919 or e-mail mattie1995@hotmail.com.

Twins and multiples swap meet

PoCoMo Mom’s host the Twins and Multiples Swap Meet, Saturday, June 5, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam. Admission is free. Get there early for best selection. Find great deals on baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment geared to parents of multiples. Selling tables for $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Please contact Kim at kim_tsok@hotmail.com.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change. Please check ahead before heading out!

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