Thursday, February 5, 2009 - Calgary edition

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CURRENT EVENTS . . .

The Golden Pears

Children three to six years old and your friends and family, and learn that material gain will never replace the love of our family with Storybook Theatre’s Cookie Cabaret’s presentation of The Golden Pears, now until Feb. 8.

Storytime at the zoo

The Calgary Zoo presents a free storytime (included with admission), Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 to 11:30 a.m., in the atrium of the Karsten Discovery Centre. The program promotes literacy and animal awareness and is suitable for children three to five years old.

Momcafe event

Momcafe’s next event: Unconventional Careers – helping others feel good inside and out, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, 9 to 11 a.m., Earls Restaurant Westhills, 140 Stewart Green SW. Take some time for yourself to celebrate Valentine’s Day that your partner may benefit as well! Hear the stories of two inspiring women: Kim Flanagan, of Mommy Wear Daily, and Dr. Trina Read. These women have chosen different career paths, and are responsible for helping women re-discover themselves as moms to create beauty in their lives and in their relationships. For more details and to register, visit www.momcafe.net.

Safari Family Adventure

Explore the jungles of the newly renovated Village Square Leisure Centre with a free Safari Family Adventure, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, animal sightings and more adventures. Free event. Pre-registration is required call 403-268-3800 with course code #235294.

Winter carnival

Enjoy a day of family fun at the Winter Carnival at Fort Calgary, Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event is free and includes carnival games, crafts, treasure hunt, storytelling, cartoons and animated movies and face painting, and more.

Momma – you can fix a leak!

Moms can do everything and if you’re like this one, I prefer to leave some household duties to the hubby. However, ‘handymom’ can be added to the resume after you attend the Fix a Leak Workshop, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the City of Calgary Outdoor Resource Centre. Call 403-268-3800 to register.

Cinderella

Loose Moose Theatre presents Cinderella starting Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. The production is scheduled to run Saturdays and Sundays until March 1. Tickets $10. For tickets or more information phone 403-265-LMTC. Performances are held at the Crossroads Market – southwest entrance, 1235 - 26 Ave SE (on the second floor).

Family fun at Southland Leisure Centre

February is family month and to celebrate, enjoy weekly activities for the whole family at Southland Leisure Centre. On Sunday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, there’s a family adventure scavenger hunt. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m., it’s family fun night where families get to use the waterpark and gym. Feb. 18, 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., it’s family skate night, and Feb. 24, 6 to 8:30 p.m., it’s family pool night.

Cake Walk

Take a walk on the sweet side with the annual L'Arche Calgary Cake Walk, Sunday, Feb., 8, noon to 4 p.m., at the Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail South. This family event features an extravagant pastry competition where you get to vote for the best sugar and cake creations, decorate cupcakes and more. Tickets $5 per person and includes a slice of cake.

Wholistic Kid Care

Find out ways to avoid the walk-in clinic with your children this flu season with the help of a workshop presented by PremaSai wholistic living on Wholistic Kid Care with Lucinda Pearce, Sunday, Feb. 8, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The course will guide you through tons of common newborn and childhood complaints (colds, fevers, tummy upset, headaches, growing pains, teething, colic, sleep issues/anxiety, allergies, rashes, cuts/scrapes/bites etc.) with the healing qualities of essential oils, herbs, nutrition, flower essences, massage, reflexology and acupressure. Cost is $32. For more details or to register, visit online.

Family walks on the wild side

Enjoy nature walks designed for families (with children six and up), Sunday, Feb. 8, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Bowmont. Cost is $3. Discover some of the city’s fine natural areas and learn about the plants and animals that live right in this city. Presented by the City of Calgary. To Register contact 403-268-3800 or visit online to register and use course #228408.

Valentines with Gorillas

Make Valentine’s Day enrichment presents for the gorillas at the Calgary Zoo, Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 to 4 p.m. Take part in this interpretive program to also learn more about gorillas in general. Children need to be age seven or older and accompanied by an adult. Cost is $35 for adult and $17 for child. For more details and registration info, visit www.calgaryzoo.org.

Nutrition workshop

Nutrition expert and author Karla Heintz is presenting a Picky Eater Workshop – Handling Mealtime Struggles, Monday, Feb. 9, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Creative Learning Centre, 2120 380 Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Cost is $30. Call 40-281-2524 or visit online to register.

Shopping for the family

Karla Heintz is also presenting Making it Through the Grocery Store - How to shop for the Family, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at JumpStart Preschool, 3329 150 Millrise Blvd. SW. Call 40-281-2524 or visit online to register.

Comfy Kids Club

Drop by Southcentre mall for the next Comfy Kids Club Drop-in event, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Make a Valentine craft, enjoy music and treats. For kids between the ages of one to six.

Safari Jeff & Shannon

Due to the construction at Southcentre, Safari Jeff & Shannon will be going to Deerfoot Mall Thursday, Feb. 12, to Monday, Feb. 16.

UPCOMING EVENTS . . .

A Day Out With Thomas the Tank

Tickets are now on sale for A Day Out With Thomas the Tank at Heritage Park, scheduled for May 2 and 3, and May 9 and 10.

Cloth diapering info sessions *NEW*

Cloth diapering experts from Tiny Gem are offering cloth diapering information sessions, Thursday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m., at Playgrounds Coffee Playhouse, Strathcona Square Mall, and Friday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. at Playtopia in Okotoks. To register for a session or book an in-home consult e-mail info@tinygem.ca or call 403-640-0865.

ONGOING EVENTS ONLINE . . .

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

SALES . . .

Milk Factory’s super sale extended *updated*

Milk Factory's super sale has been extended. Shop online or at the studio and save 25% off. All you need to do is use coupon code: studioOPEN when shopping. Sale ends Feb. 6. For more details, visit online.

Kohlr sleepsack sale

Looking for an ultra snugly sleepsack for your little one? Kohlr Baby is offering a 2-for-1 sale on microfleece sleepsacks and size XL sleepsacks. Visit Kohlr Baby today!

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