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Thursday, January 22, 2009 - Calgary edition

Around town . . .

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CURRENT EVENTS . . .

Toymakers Workshop

Learn to make your own toys at the Toymakers Workshop by Kit & Cadoodle Crafts, starting Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., at Mid Sun Community Centre, 50 Midpark Way SE. This workshop is all about showing kids that they can have fun the ‘old school’ way. The children will appreciate toys that they have made by hand. No paper crafts in this class. These crafts are for cuddling and playing with again and again. Stuffed animals, puppets and games. Toys from around the world and toys from long ago. For all ages. Cost is $130 or $15 drop-in. Registration at Mid Sun 403-254-8058 or call Kit & Cadoodle Crafts for more info at 403-481-1654.

Storytime at the zoo

The Calgary Zoo presents a free storytime (included with admission), Thursday, Jan. 22, 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.

International Festival of Animated Objects

Here’s a very unique festival to check out: it’s the International Festival of Animated Objects, celebrating mask, puppetry and all things animated, Friday, Jan. 23, to Sunday, Feb. 1, at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 8 Ave. SE. There will be shows for children. For all the details, visit online.

Family Literacy Day World Record

Take part and read with your child to help break the Guinness Wolrd Record for most children reading with an adult, multiple venues, between 2 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 23, and 2 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 24. All Canadians will have to read Munschworks 2, by Robert Munsch, which can be downloaded online. In addition, join in some Family Literacy Day fun and try to be a part of the Guinness record attempt at various venues, including Sunridge Mall, 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23. For a complete list of events, visit ABC Canada Literacy Foundation.

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.

Winter nature family fun

Explore the wonders of Inglewood Bird Sanctuary with the family during the Winter Nature Journaling, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Perfect for families with children six and up. To register and for more details, call 268-3800. Course covers the basics of observational nature drawing and supplies are included in course fee.

Car seat clinic

Find out if your child’s (baby to school-aged) car seat is correctly installed and then some at the Car Seat Clinic at Alberta Children’s Hospital Auditorium, 2888 Shaganappi Trail NW, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 to 9 p.m. Event is free. You must pre-register by calling Calgary Health Link at 403-943-LINK (5465).

Jilligan’s Island

Airdrie Family Theatre presents the hilarious comedy, The Pirates of Jilligan’s Island, Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Bert Church Theatre. Admission is $12. For more information, visit online. Call 403-980-0301.

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Win with the Nest Egg

Make sure you check out this week’s GREAT giveaway on the Nest Egg Prize Blog! This week Saplings sustainable kids’ décor is giving away an awesome prize, valued at over $100! Don’t miss out... enter today!

Lavish and Lime’s winter sale

Lavish and Lime’s winter sale is on now. Save up to 50% off on items, including baby keepsake gifts, Boon BPA-free snack sets are on sale from $12, and 15% off all Laken bottles. Make sure to check the site daily, as each day there will be a different featured “must have” item that is deeply discounted. Sale on now through to end of January.

Milk Factory’s super sale

The studio at Milk Factory is now open and to celebrate, Milk Factory is offering a great sale. If you can’t make it into the studio, don’t worry the sale is for everyone – near and far. Shop online or at the studio and save 25% off. All you need to do is use coupon code: studioOPEN when shopping. Sale ends Jan. 31. For more details, visit online.

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