Thursday, February 26, 2009 - Calgary edition

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CURRENT EVENTS . . .

Home and Garden Show

Spruce up the digs with help from the folks at this year’s Calgary Home & Garden Show, Thursday, Feb. 26 to March 1. For more details, visit www.calgaryhomeshow.com.

One for all and all for one!

StoryBook Theatre’s Adventure Theatre presents The Three Musketeers, now until Feb. 28, at the Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. SW. For children six to 12.

Mama Mingle

Join in for the Calgary Touch of Fabulous Mama Mingle, Thursday, Feb. 26, noon to 2 p.m., at Posh Mommy, 2120 Kensington Rd. NW. At this Mama Mingle you’ll have a chance to get pampered and meet other moms and their babies. Learn how to get gorgeous in the few precious minutes you have in everyday life. Mommy Wear Daily fashionista Kim Flanagan will offer her fashions top five picks for spring, and her own What not to Wear mingle Mommy style. Event is $40 for Wee Welcome members, swag bag, and includes treats and exclusive offers. Sign up online. For more details, e-mail Michelle or call 403-201-8447.

Pamper me professional

Prema Sai Prenatal is hosting a Pamper Me Professional wine and cheese open house for birth professionals and the community, Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Prema Sai Prenatal, 1616 20A St. NW. Call 403-289-4747 for more details and to find out how to register.

Storytime at the zoo

The Calgary Zoo presents a free storytime (included with admission), Thursday, Feb. 26, 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.

Cloth diapering info sessions

Cloth diapering experts from Tiny Gem are offering a cloth diapering information session 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.

Cooking class for kids

Nutritionist Karla Heintz presents Cooking Class for Kids, a class of making healthy snacks with recipes to take home, Friday, Feb. 27, noon to 1:30 p.m., Huntington Hills Superstore, 7020 4th St. NW. Cost is $8 per child. To register, call 403-516-8551.

Wee Wigglers

Bring your 18-month to five-year-old children to the Calgary Zoo for an up close and personal visit will the zoo’s insects, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Up to two children per adult is permitted and all children attending must be at least 18 months old. Ticket price does not include gate admission. For all the details, visit www.calgaryzoo.org.

Reduce your eco-footprint

The City of Calgary is offering a great course/workshop on how to reduce your eco-footprint, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30 to 3 p.m. You’ll get a chance to calculate your eco-footprint and learn how to reduce it. To register, quote course #227846, and call 403-268-3800 or visit www.calgary.ca/recreation/eregistration.

Galileo open house

Make like an astronomer and check out the stars during the Galileo Open House, Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 to 11 p.m., Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. Learn more about the constellations that brighten the northern skies. To learn more about the program, visit www.astronomycalgary.com. $20 per car entrance fee.

Little Wonders

Delight in watching your child grow with books, stories, songs and rhymes as they develop listening, speaking skills and a love for words, language and reading. Free trial classes are available between now and Monday, March 2. Contact Natalie by e-mail or visit www.littlewonders.ca for more information.

Kiwanis Festival

Monday, March 2 to 21, the Calgary Kiwanis Festival is on. Daily sessions are free and evening concerts are available through tickets. For all the details, visit www.calgarykiwanisfestival.ca.

UPCOMING EVENTS . . . (3 NEW EVENTS)

Bring Baby Home with Confidence! *NEW*

Expectant parents are invited to visit the free Prenatal Baby Care Fair presented by the Calgary Health Region, March 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawnessy Community Centre (the barn), 224 Shawmeadows Rd. SW. ! Learn about breastfeeding, sleep patterns for babies, your baby's cues, infant crying, safety, what to do when baby gets sick, and community resources.

WeeHands *NEW*

Little Wonders presents WeeHands, a baby sign language eight-week program on either Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. or Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.  Please contact natalie@littlewonders.ca if you are interested. State the specific time that interests you the most. For more information please visit online. Little Wonders classes will be held at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 50 Millrise Blvd SW, in Millrise (lots of parking), starting the week of March 9. Classes will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. For times and registration info, visit www.littlewonders.ca.

Communicating with clarity *NEW*

Momcafe presents Communicating With Clarity, Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at Play Grounds Coffee Playhouse . Parenting Power will be on hand to share their experience and expertise. For more information and to register, visit momcafe online.

Legendary Easter hunt tickets

Tickets for Butterfield Acres’ Legendary Easter Hunt are currently on sale. For all the details, visit Butterfield Acres.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS ONLINE . . .

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

SALES . . . (2 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.

Moonlight Madness sale *NEW*

StartBright for Kids, 309 – 500 Country Hill Blvd. NE, is having a Moonlight Madness sale, Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. from 9:30 a.m. to noon, save 30 per cent; 12:01 to 5 p.m., save 20 per cent; 5:01 to 7 p.m., save 30 per cent; and 7:01 to 10 p.m., save 40 per cent on all gently used items. Also save 10 per cent off all previously reduced used clearance items. On Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., save 20 per cent.

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.

BetweenMommies sale

Online store BetweenMommies is having a huge sale. Many products are discounted at over 50% off. Shop online at www.betweenmommies.com.

Calgary archives

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