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Thursday, January 29, 2009 - Calgary edition
Around town . . .
| Ongoing events | Upcoming events | Sales |
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, 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.
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.
Snow Day
Glendale Community Nursery School hosts Snow Day!, a free fun-filled family event, Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glendale Community Centre, 2405 Glenmount Dr. SW. Enjoy outdoor games and prizes, crafts and carnival games for the kids, food and drinks, and silent auction. All proceeds go to the nursery school.
Home-style breakfast
Looking for something to do this winter? Then take the family to Heritage Park for their homestyle breakfast buffet every Sunday until April 5. Breakfast is scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more details, visit Heritage Park online.
Monday night skate
Every Monday, 6:30 to 8:10 p.m., until March 9, enjoy the Calgary Co-op night skate for the community at the Olympic Oval. Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to the food bank and you get in for free.
Parenting Power In You – Mama Mingle
Parenting brings on a bunch of questions. Julie Freedman Smith, of Parenting Power will answer all of those questions for you and discuss other topics you haven't even thought of or come to yet, during the Parenting Power In You – Mama Mingle, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Good Earth Café, 1600 90th Ave. SW. Presented by Wee Welcome, the event is $25 and includes goodies at the café and a swag bag. Space is limited, register online, or e-mail Michelle Paradise for more details or to register.
Sunkidz
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m., bring the kids down to Sunridge Mall for Sunkidz, the mall’s kids’ club in the centre court. This month, kids get to make a Valentine’s Day craft. For children six years and younger.
UPCOMING EVENTS . . .
A Day Out With Thomas the Tank
Tickets are now in sale for A Day Out With Thomas the Tank at Heritage Park, scheduled for May 2 and 3, and May 9 and 10.
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.
ONGOING EVENTS ONLINE . . .
Click here to find out the scoop on ongoing events in Calgary.
SALES . . . *NEW*
Dwell Studio Blowout!
Pink or Blue, Baby & Kid Couture’s (509-19th Ave. SW) remaining Dwell Studio stock is on sale right now for 40% off. Crib sets regularly priced at $410, now $246, and diaper tote regularly priced at $210, now $125.
Natural Pod’s big online sale
It’s Natural Pod’s biggest online sale ever, now until Sunday, Feb. 1. Many great items are available from 20 to 50 per cent off. Visit Natural Pod and have fun checking out their great selection of natural toys, dolls, games and accessories.
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!
Lavish and Lime’s winter sale
Lavish and Lime’s fabulous winter sale continues! Save up to 50% off on items, including beautiful baby keepsake gifts. As well, Boon BPA-free snack sets are on sale from $12, all Laken bottles are 15% off. Make sure to check the site daily, as each day there will be a different featured “must have” item that is deeply discounted. Click here for direct link to today’s Daily Deal. Sale on now through to end of January.
End of season sale
Kiki Kid’s Wear is having their biggest ever end of season sale now until Jan. 31. Save more than 50% off select items for children three to 12.
Milk Factory’s super sale
To celebrate the opening of the studio, Milk Factory is having a great sale. Shop online and save 25% off. All you need to do is use coupon code: studioOPEN. Sale ends Jan. 31. For more details, visit online.
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