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Calgary area events . . .

TELETOON Get Stoked Tour

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

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.

Family Reader Rock Garden Tour

Bring the family down to one of the most peaceful places in Calgary with the Family Reader Rock Garden Tour, Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. to noon. $5 for adult and $3 for children.

Muskrat’s view

Enjoy a family tour of the Muskrat’s View of the Weaselhead Delta, Sunday, July 19, 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $50. All the details are online at www.calgary.ca.

Kensington Sun and Salsa fest

Enjoy some summer fun at the Kensington Sun & Salsa Festival in Kensington, Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dance, enjoy music, taste salsa and more at this free family fun event.

Free summer fun

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.

Air Show

Head up to Airdrie for the Airdrie Regional Air Show where you can watch the Snowbirds and more, Wednesday, July 22. Gates open at 1 p.m. Air show is at 6 p.m. For more details and tickets, visit www.airdrieairshow.ca.

Edmonton area events . . .

Leduc’s Main Street Festival

Head out to Leduc for the Main Street Festival Saturday, July 18, noon to 4 p.m. For kids, check out the family zone, petting zoo and more.

A Taste of Edmonton

Enjoy food sampling from many local restaurants at the popular A Taste of Edmonton at Sir Winston Churchill Square, Saturday, July 18 to July 27. Visit www.eventsedmonton.ca for more details.

Country Soul Stroll

Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, is the kick off of the annual Country Soul Stroll throughout Edmonton’s countryside. For more details and dates, visit www.edmontonscountryside.com.

Green fest

Drop by Devonian Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to learn ways to liver a ‘green’ lifestyle. Fun for the whole family. More details, visit www.devonian.ualberta.ca.

Strawberry Farm Safaris

Now until Aug. 7, celebrate summer and the strawberry season with fun Strawberry Farm Safaris at Prairie Gardens. Take a hayride, pick berries, enjoy the petting farm and more. Al the details are online at www.prairiegardens.org.

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.

Upcoming events. . . (3 *NEW*)

Babywearing for 4 months and up *NEW*

Check out Intro to Babywearing for 4 months and up, Saturday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Babes in Arms (Mayfair Place 130, 6707 Elbow Drive SW). It covers the different types of carriers and slings and how to use each one, including back carries. There will be samples of each type available. Children are welcome. Registration is required; visit online for more information.

Babywearing for Newborns *NEW*

Check out Intro to Babywearing for Newborns on Sunday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Babes in Arms (Mayfair Place 130, 6707 Elbow Drive SW). Perfect for parents who are expecting a baby or who have a baby under four months. There will be samples of each type available to try as well as a weighted doll for those parents who do not have their baby yet. Children are welcome. Registration is required; visit online for more information.

Cloth Diapering 101 *NEW*

Check out Cloth Diapering 101, Monday, August 10, 7 to 8 p.m. at Babes in Arms (Mayfair Place 130, 6707 Elbow Drive SW). Learn all you need to know about the different types of cloth diapers, how each one works and how to care for them, as well as what exactly you need. See each type up close, ask your grossest or most embarrassing questions, and make the best decision for your family. Children are welcome. Registration is required; visit online for more information.

LawnChair Theatre

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.

Pool party!

Head out to the pool to celebrate summer with North Area Family Pool Parties, 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.

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.

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 . . .

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.

Quiksilver sale

July 16 to July 20, shop online or in store at Quiksilver and get 30% off your entire order, including sale items. To shop in store, bring in this flyer and to shop online use promo code: FFJUN9. Click here for a list of participating stores (includes outlets).

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

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