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July 23, 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

Calgary area events . . .

Folk fest

The Calgary Folk Music Festival hits the stage at Prince’s Island Park, Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26. For all the details, visit online.

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, Tuesday, July 28, Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, 11 a.m. Little Wonders will also be at Monkeyshines Children’s Bookstore, 113, 2215-33rd Ave. SW, Thursday, July 30, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. For more info on Little Wonders, visit www.littlewonders.ca or e-mail Natalie.

Calgary historic week

The Chinook Country Historical Society presents the annual Historic Calgary Week, Friday, July 24 to Aug. 3. For all the event happenings, visit online.

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.

Babywearing for 4 months and up

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

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.

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, Sunday, 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.

Edmonton area events . . .

A Taste of Edmonton

Enjoy food sampling from many local restaurants at the popular A Taste of Edmonton at Sir Winston Churchill Square, now until Sunday, July 26. Visit www.eventsedmonton.ca for more details.

Walking with Dinosaurs

Go back in time and check out Walking Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular, Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, Rexall Place during Capital EX. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

Vroom vroom

Round up racecar rowdies and head down to the Rexall Edmonton Indy, Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, City Centre Airport. More details are online at www.edmontonindy.com.

Historic fest

It’s the annual Historic Festival where you can enjoy family friendly events and activities showcasing the history and cultural heritage of Edmonton, Friday, July 24 to Aug. 2. All the details are online at www.historicedmonton.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. . .

Cloth Diapering 101

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.

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 . . .

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

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.

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

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