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Stampede wraps up

Grab those cowboy boots and brave the crowds for one last hurrah as the Calgary Stampede wraps up this weekend. Our favourite children’s entertainers Bobs & Lolo continue to perform their many daily now until Sunday, July 12, at 2, 5 and 7 p.m. Additional shows are scheduled for July 11 and 12 at 11 a.m. All Bobs & Lolo shows are free with general admission to Stampede Park. For more info on the remaining days of this year’s Stampede, visit www.calgarystampede.com.

Stampede breakfasts

Speaking of the Stampede, there are still many pancake breakfasts to hit up around town. Drop by Sunridge Mall, Friday, July 10, 9 to 11 a.m., for the annual free Stampede breakfast in the parking lot. Lots of fun activities and entertainment too. For other Stampede breakfasts and lunches, we found a huge list online at Endless Plate.

Hit the links with junior

Now until Sunday, July 12, it’s Take a Kid to the Course Week and Junior Skill Competition at McCall Lake Par 3. Enjoy free golf for juniors – six to 17 years old – when accompanied by one paying adult. Saturday, July 11, let the junior golfers take part in the CN Future Links Junior Skills Competition, Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., McCall Lake Driving Range. Free for junior golfers. Register on site. Free hot dog meal for participants and prizes to win!

Pool party!

Head out to the pool to celebrate summer with North Area Family Pool Parties, Saturday, July 11, and Aug. 8, 2 to 4 p.m., Mount Pleasant Pool, 2310 6 St. NW, and July 25 and Aug. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Bowview Pool, 1910 6 Ave. NW. Regular pool admission applies. For more information, contact 3-1-1.

Monkeyshines’ happenings

Monkeyshines Children’s Books welcomes Calgary native Judy Wheatcroft Dudar and her new book I Spy a Bunny, Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m. Author Jeremy Tankard will also be visiting Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Tankard is author of Boo Hoo Bird. Other book fun at Monkeyshines, includes the sizzling summer book club for readers 10 and older. Every second Saturday (July 11, 25 and Aug. 8) at 2:30 p.m., come in and join a great book club. For full details and registration information, call 403-240-1723.

Edmonton area events . . .

Disney’s The Lion King

Enjoy some fantastic entertainment with Disney’s The Lion King, the Tony award-winning Broadway sensation now until Aug. 2, at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. For tickets and more details, visit www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca.

Street performers fest

Check out the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival at Sir Winston Churchill Square now until Sunday, July 12.

Make like a Scot

Celebrate the old Scottish culture at the Highland Gathering, Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fort Edmonton Park. For more details, visit www.fortedmontonpark.ca.

Upcoming events. . . (4 *NEW*)

LawnChair Theatre *NEW*

Bring your lawn chair, enjoy snacks and live entertainment for the whole family with the LawnChair Theatre throughout the city, particularly the northwest and northeast regions. For the complete schedule, visit online.

TELETOON Get Stoked Tour *NEW*

Head out to Calaway Park, Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the TELETOON Get Stoked Tour. Sticking to the surf theme of TELETOON’s newest show Stoked, visitors can play teletoon.com games in the Surf Shack and win prizes by testing their knowledge of TELETOON trivia on the spin-to-win wheel. Kids can even strike a pose on the surfboard simulator, and have their picture taken against an exclusive Stoked background.

Longview Stampede *NEW*

Formerly Longview Daze, the Longview Stampede is ready to roar July 17 to 19. During that time check out a farmers’ market featuring certified organic fruit and veggies, home baking, and numerous other vendors at the Longview Community Hall on July 18 and at the Longview Centennial Park along with a Music Jamboree on July 19.

Intro to canoeing

GirlTalk presents introduction to canoeing, a women-only event on the Glenmore Reservoir offering canoe lessons and a chance to discover how peaceful gliding across the smooth water can be, Saturday, July 26, 1 to 4 p.m. The three-hour lesson will include orientation to the equipment, basic paddling skills, strokes, steering, basic water safety and plenty of time to practice. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com.

Free summer fun *NEW*

Stimulate your little ones in a very fun way with free classes by Little Wonders at Chapters in Shawnessy, 16061 Macleod Trail SE, July 21 and 28, and Aug. 18 and 25, 11 a.m. Little Wonders will also be at Monkeyshines Children’s Bookstore, 113, 2215-33rd Ave. SW, July 23 and 30, and Aug. 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. For more info on Little Wonders, visit www.littlewonders.ca or e-mail Natalie.

Pizza, pottery and wine

GirlTalk is heading back to Fire Escape for another ladies only evening of creativity with pizza, pottery and wine, Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 to 10 p.m. Included in the $38.00 registration fee is your studio fee (instruction, space, paint, glaze & firing of our items for pick up a few days later), taxes, pizza, wine and dessert. For more information or to register head to www.girltalkevents.com and click on "upcoming events".

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 . . .

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Sales scoop . . .

Stephanie’s Kids warehouse sale

Drop by Stephanie’s Kids for their in-store warehouse sale that is currently on. Save 40 to 70 per cent off selected items by brands like Burberry, Deux Par Deux and all seasonal merchandise. As well, save 40 to 50 per cent off Stride Rite sandals, Robeez tredz and assorted shoes. Stephanie’s Kids is located in Willowpark Village.

Babylegs sale at HuckleBerry

Drop by HuckleBerry Kids at Copperfield Corner, 15566 McIvor Blvd. SE, for weekly in-store specials. Now until July 24, you can save on BabyLegs – buy one pair, save 10 per cent; buy two pairs, save 20 per cent, and buy three or more pairs, save 30 per cent.

Rocky Mountain Kid big sale

Today’s your last day to save 25 per cent off your entire order at Canadian e-tailer Rocky Mountain Kids. Sale ends Thursday, July 9. Use coupon code: summer25 to save 25 per cent off your order.

Body in Balance site-wide sale

Calgary-based Body in Balance Acupunture is offering 20 per cent off everything on their online store. They carry both SIGG and Otterbottles as well as fertility aids. If you live in Calgary, save on shipping costs by picking up locally. Use coupon code: JULY at the checkout for the savings.

Toy sale at Chapters

Chapters / Indigo has a great selection of toys on sale right now for up to 50 per cent off. Some items include; Lego, Sprig, lots of educational games and even craft kits. They also have free shipping on orders over $39.

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

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