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October 1, 2009 - BC | events, local

Around town BC . . .

Around the Lower Mainland . . .

Healthy kids preschool fair

Visit a health nurse or community agency specializing in preschool services, let the kids play on an indoor playground and take part in activities and crafts at the free Healthy kids preschool fair, Thursday, Oct. 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Eastburn Centre, Burnaby.

Environmental toxins and your health

The Canadian Cancer Society is teaming up with Toxic Free Canada to host a forum on Environmental Toxins and Your Health, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Lecture Theatre (A1470), Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Find out the truth about what to buy and what to toss when it comes to household products and your families’ health. And explore the science and potential effects of the toxic green lawns that line our beautiful neighborhoods. Mae Burrows, executive director of Toxic free Canada, will discuss how to create a healthier home and what environmental toxins should be at the top of your list to eliminate from your shopping list and cupboards. Learn why the Canadian Cancer Society is concerned about the use of pesticides on lawns and gardens, and take away practical tips on carrying for your property from natural gardener and landscaper Todd Major. The event is free but advance registration is preferred. Please RSVP to: Ashley Duyker at aduyker@bc.cancer.ca or 604-215-5212.

Inspiration garden open house

Bring the family out for an open house suitable for all ages at Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden, Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 to 4 p.m. Tour the garden, ask questions and view fall gardening demonstrations. Enjoy a fall craft activity for the younger members of your family. The garden is located on the corner of Pipeline and Guildford Way in Coquitlam.

Prenatal Yoga & Tea

Pregnant women in all trimesters and women trying to get pregnant are invited to take part in Prenatal Yoga & Tea classes starting Saturday, Oct. 3 at either 2:15 or 3:15 p.m., iDance, 3 - 302 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver. Classes run for five weeks and the cost is $60 for the entire five-week session. Mention babyvibe and receive the first class for free with no obligation to register.

Planting Day

Head out to London Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd., Richmond, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to help plant trees and enjoy a celebration. For all ages.

Releaf tree planting party

Get ready for a fun, free, family festival celebrating the naturally forested Bear Creek Park in Surrey on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your family to plant some native trees and shrubs, scale a 24-foot climbing wall, take a ride in a bucket truck, and play fun nature games.

Baby and Toddler Fair

Check out great local resources for babies and toddlers, catch a performance by Bobs & Lolo (two shoes at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and more at the Baby and Toddler Fair, Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m., Langley Events Centre. Admission is $8 for adults and children can attend for free. Visit www.babyandtoddlerfair.com for more.

Munsch on stage

Carousel Theatre in Vancouver presents Love You Forever and more Munsch starting Saturday, Oct. 3 and running until Oct. 18. Suitable for children over the age of two. For tickets and more details, visit www.carouseltheatre.ca.

More Olympic fun

Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar St., Vancouver, hosts a fun event celebrating the 2010 Winter Games, Saturday, Oct. 3, noon to 2 p.m. Learn more about the Olympics, play games, pose on the podium, make a medal and more.

Moon Festival

Saturday, Oct. 3, it’s the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, the signature festival for the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in Vancouver. Fun starts with a Harvest Fair at Slocan Park at 4 p.m. There’s a Twilight Lantern Parade at 6:45 p.m. and more. For all the details, visit stillmoon.org.

Harvest Festival

The Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association presents the annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lions Park, Port Coquitlam. Enjoy music, song, dance, games, contests and demonstrations. For more info, call 604-464-1490.

Metis Showcase

Head out to Abbotsford’s Ag-Rec for the Métis Showcase, Saturday, Oct. 3. Check out Métis and Aboriginal artists, artisans and vendors, non-stop Métis entertainment, free workshops and more.

Safe kids fair

Drop by Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, Saturday, Oct. 3, for a safe kids fair where you’ll get tips from local firefighters, police and more. Bobs & Lolo will be performing two shows at 4 and 5 p.m.

Fire Hall open houses

Find out more about local Chilliwack firefighters during the fire hall open houses, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the halls, sit on trucks, try on some fire gear and more. Visit www.chilliwack.com for a list of fire halls.

The GEEE! in GENOME

Join in for the opening of Science World’s fall feature exhibition, The GEE! in GENOME. You’ll have a chance to experiment with real DNA, decode the genetic alphabet to spell your own name and lots more on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, all day in the feature gallery, Science World TELUS World of Science in Vancouver.

Urban garden fair

It's the Bountiful Urban Garden Fair, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver. Find more about bugs in your garden, herbs, sustainable gardening, and for the kids, there's a fun kids' korner.

Community Living Carnival

Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society hosts the first annual Community Living Carnival in conjunction with October being BC’s Community Living Month, Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Performance Works on Granville Island in Vancouver. The family friendly event will feature live entertainment, roving performers, carnival games, bouncy castle, sumo wrestling, food and refreshment, information booths, raffle prizes, and lots of free activities for the kids. The Tim Horton's Community Cruiser will arrive on site in the afternoon to give out complimentary Tim Bits and coffee. Everyone is invited; bring all your family and friends. The event is free to attend with food, refreshment, and raffle tickets available for purchase.

Ghost Town Day

Sunday, Oct. 4, noon to 4 p.m., it’s the Ioco Ghost Town Day in Port Moody at the Ioco Townsite (end of Ioco Road). The rain or shine event features free fun for the entire family.

Solve it

Odyssey of the Mind and the Creative Problem Solving Society invite you to try your hand at some mind-boggling problems. Discover your creativity and see the new, unique solutions only you can create. Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., throughout the building at Science World at TELUS World of Science, Vancouver.

Family art Sunday

Join in for an interactive experience that combines the current Permanent Collection gallery exhibit with a free hands-on studio activity for the whole family, with a free family Sunday program, Sunday, Oct. 4, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. No registration is required.

Around Vancouver Island . . .

Shop the Wild

Enjoy a festival of local wild products at Shop the Wild Festival, Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, Royal Roads University in Victoria. For more details, visit www.buybcwild.com.

Mother’s unite garage sale

Head out to the fall edition of the Mother's Unite Garage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo. Great place to pick up items for infants, toddlers and children at bargain prices.

Apple festival

It’s the annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival at various venues throughout Salt Spring, Sunday, Oct. 4.

Around Okanagan . . .

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Upcoming events . . .

Wiggles come to town

Round up your little fans of The Wiggles as they are scheduled to perform The Wiggles Go Bananas! Oct. 9 at UBC Thunderbird Arena in Vancouver. Tickets currently available at Ticketmaster.

Bead show

It’s the largest bead show in Western Canada. The Fraser Valley Bead Show is scheduled for Oct. 9 to 11, The Cascades Casino & Convention Center 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley. Visit www.fraservalleybeadshow.ca for all the details.

Growing good eaters

Learn about introducing whole foods for your children at Growing Good Eaters: Mindful Eating for Babies and Toddlers, a free session presented by pediatric nutrition specialist Victoria Pawlowski, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m., Cambie Whole Foods Market at Cambie/Broadway in Vancouver. Preregister by e-mailing vanessa.pratt@wholefoods.com.

Writing classes for moms

The Momoir Project is a series of classes that will inspire you and get you writing. The classes are about connecting you with other moms so we can learn from each other. New fall classes are starting in September for Vancouver, Victoria and online. Reserve your space now and visit online for more details.

Reconnect with Mama Renew

Give yourself a new beginning with a Mama Renew group this fall. Join other seasoned mothers seeking to reconnect, reclaim, and find balance between giving to our families and caring for ourselves. New groups start soon throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. Visit www.mamarenew.ca to learn more, or call Sarah at 604-254-1100.

Ongoing events online . . .

Click here to find out the scoop on ongoing events in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Swap meets . . .

Lil Rascals Kids Swap Meet

Saturday, Oct. 3, it’s the Lil’ Rascals Kids Swap Meet, Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird admission is $5 at 9 a.m. Otherwise regular admission is $3 for adults.

Bits 4 Kids Swapmeet

Drop by the Bits 4 Kids Swapmeet where you’ll find everything you need for bellies to big kids, Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster. Admission $1 (under 12 free). For info or to book a table e-mail bits4kids@shaw.ca.

Kids only swap meet

Pick up some used children’s toys and clothing at the Kids Only Swap Meet, Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave., Richmond.

Moms Unite Swap Meet

It’s the Moms Unite Swap Meet, Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd., Richmond.

Sales scoop . . .

North Face sample sale

It's the North Face semi-annual sample sale, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 4, noon to 4 p.m., 13780 Westminster Highway, Richmond.

Spree warehouse sale

Spree Fashions is back having its inventory blowout warehouse sale every Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., 23-7228 Winston St., Burnaby.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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