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August 27 , 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

Calgary area events . . .

Expo Latino

Enjoy the music, food, art and fun of the ExpoLatino Festival, Friday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 30, Prince’s Island Park. For all the festival details, visit online.

Calgary WorldSkills

Celebrate the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 competition Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Sept. 7, Stampede Park. Enjoy great entertainment for the entire family, including buskers and jugglers. All the details are online at www.worldskills2009.com.

Toons for Toddlers

All aboard for the next cool Toons For Toddlers screening. This month tots get to watch Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails The Movie, Saturday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m., The Uptown Stage & Screen in Calgary. Admission is $5 for toddlers and no charge for adults. For more info, visit www.toonsfortoddlers.com.

Country Market

Deerfoot Mall (northwest parking lot) hosts a country market, Saturday, Aug. 29, 1 to 6 p.m. The market will run every Saturday until Oct. 3.

Time for fireworks

Once again, enjoy summer with the Calgary GlobalFest filled with fireworks competition, pavilions, and more. Celebrations run until Saturday, Aug. 29. For all the details, visit www.globalfest.ca.

Harvest sale

Calgary Produce Marketing Association’s Harvest Sale at Heritage Park is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. Buy summer’s best farm fresh produce at turn of the century prices. For more information visit www.heritagepark.ca.

Olde Tyme Country Fair

Head to Cochrane for the Olde Tyme Country Fair, Sunday, Aug. 30, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cochrane Arena, 609 4th Ave. N. Visit online for more.

Room to Grow open house

Still haven't decided what classes you would like to have your child take at Room to Grow? Come to their Open House on Monday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy activities, crafts and door prizes. All teachers will be available to answer any questions about a particular program you may have. Can't make the open house? Request to sit in a class as they would love to meet you and your child. Room to Grow is located at 9-1330 15th Avenue SW in the Wellington Square Plaza.

Hip hop for mom

Ready to hip hop it up Ole School Style? Then check out the Mom’s hip hop class, Monday, Aug. 31, 7:15 p.m. The intro to hip hop class is a great chance to learn new moves, meet new friends and have fun. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com.

Edmonton area events . . .

Toons for toddlers

All aboard for the next cool Toons For Toddlers screening. This month tots get to watch Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails The Movie, Saturday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m., Magic Lantern Parkland 7 Spruce Grove. Admission is $5 for toddlers and no charge for adults. For more info, visit www.toonsfortoddlers.com.

Harvest Fair

Wrap up your summer fun at the Harvest Fair, Sunday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fort Edmonton Park. Enjoy music, games, crafts and entertainment for the entire family. All the day’s details are online.

Upcoming events. . .

Backyardigans are coming to town

Get set, gather the kids and book your tickets to The Backyardigans: Sea Deep In Adventure, with three shows in Edmonton, Sept. 19, Northern Alberta Jubilee; two shows in Calgary, Sept. 22, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; and one show in Banff, Sept. 26, The Banff Centre. All the ticket details are online at Ticketmaster.ca.

Upcoming Mommy Smart events

What happens at a MommySmart event? Moms will have the opportunity to relax in a friendly environment, enjoy a glass of wine and learn about a topic of interest to them. Each presentation, including Q&A, lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours, with plenty of time for mingling and chatting before and after the presentation. On Sept. 18, Gail J. Dahl, a mother, researcher, educator and advocate for safe and gentle childbirth, has done exactly that by providing a thorough guide for parents in her new book, Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets. Gail will be sharing her Top Ten Secrets to a Great Birth. On Oct. 2, your very own mommy stylist, Kim from Mommy Wear Daily, will let us in on the secret of the top 10 mommy wardrobe pieces and how to wear them to make a fabulous wardrobe. Plus, avoiding mom jeans - how to buy flattering jeans that really fit. Tickets are $39.99 plus GST and are available at www.mommysmart.ca, the Urban Treehouse, and Cater Tot Consignment.

Roller skating night

Bust out your scrunchies, neon colors and crimped hair as GIRLTALK is heading back in time to host Ladies 80s Roller Skating Night, Sept. 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m. The entire rink is rented and this a fun chance to cut loose and roller skate your heart out. Cost to skate is $16.50 and includes all taxes and your skate rental. GIRLTALK is a group in Calgary that plans events for ladies to get out of the house, try something new and connect with new friends! New faces are always welcome. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com.

Halloween Spooktacular

Enjoy a spooky night out for us ladies with Girltalk’s Spooktacular, Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Meet at the base of the Calgary Tower at 7:15 p.m. and head out for a tour of downtown by lantern to learn about the history and hauntings of the area. The cost to register is $18 (includes taxes), please make sure you dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this 90-minute tour as you will be exploring the area on foot. You can get more information and register at www.girltalkevents.com.

Fall retreat just for you

GirlTalk is holding a fall retreat in Canmore, Sept. 25 to 26 at the Creekside Country Inn. GirlTalk has rented the entire Inn so there will be no interruptions. The weekend will include a wine and dessert PJ party on Friday night, 80’s name that tune competition, prizes, games, gifts, good food, and great company. For more information or to register for this ladies weekend please go to www.girltalkevents.com and click on upcoming events.

Ongoing events online . . .

Click here to find out the scoop on ongoing events in Calgary.

Sales scoop . . .

Bugalug sale

Bugalug is having a back-to- school blow out sale from Sept. 1 to 15. Everything online is 25% off, including items in the great deals sections. Visit www.bugalugbaby.com and use code SCHOOL25.

Sale at Gingerbread Monkeys

Gingerbread Monkeys is having a 25% off site-wide sale. Use discount code: best25.

Air fare sale

Both WestJet and Air Canada have a seat sale on until Thursday, Aug. 27, with 50% off Canadian, US and select International flights for the fall (until Dec. 16).

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

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