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October 23, 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

Calgary area events . . .

Conference for working moms and moms-to-be

LifeSpeak is excited to invite you to a new workshop experience on Friday, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Westin Hotel. Making It Work is a unique half day conference designed to help women navigate the challenges associated with early motherhood, reintegration and balancing parenting and professional responsibilities. For more information ,visit www.lifespeak.ca/makingitwork and to register, visit www.eplyevents.com/makingitwork.

Once Upon a Christmas

Heritage Park’s Once Upon a Christmas starts this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the wonder and charm of an old fashioned Christmas. For more information, visit www.heritagepark.ca.

Waldorf Faire

Check out the unique annual Waldorf Faire: A Festival of Joy, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Calgary Waldorf School, 515 Cougar Ridge Dr. SW. Enjoy children’s activities and crafts, entertainment, homemade food and a market of handcrafted artisans’ wares. For more information, visit www.calgarywaldorf.org.

Children’s fair and shopping

Shop and have fun at the one-stop Holiday Shopping Event and Children’s Fair at Cardel Place, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop from more than 50 vendors and kids get to have lots of fun making crafts, visiting Santa and more.

Spruce Meadows Christmas Market

It’s the last weekend of the super Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22, at Spruce Meadows.

Canmore Christmas Artisans' Market, 2009

It’s the Canmore Christmas Artisans’Market, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Canmore Collegiate High School, 1800 8th Ave., Canmore. Admission is $2, in support of the Canmore Preschool. Kids free.

Cedarbrae Christmas Craft and Bake sale

Head out to the Cedarbrae Community Centre, 11024 Oakfield Dr. SW, Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 to 5 p.m., for a Christmas craft and bake sale.

McKenzie Towne Christmas Market

Pick up handmade arts and crafts, scrumptious treats, and more at the McKenzie Towne Christmas Market, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 McKenzie Towne Blvd. SE.

The Tibetan bazaar

Drop by the Strathcona Community Centre, 277 Strathcona Dr. SW, Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the Tibetan Association Fall Bazaar. Admission is $2 and children’s admission is free. Pick up Tibetan treats, including carpets, clothing, food, and more.

Trans Canada Christmas Craft Sale

Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Montgomery Community Association, 5003 – 16 Ave. NW, it’s the Trans Canada Christmas Craft Sale. Admission is free.

Christmas all through the House

Celebrate the Christmas season with a dazzling display of magnificent creations reminiscent of Christmas through the decades since 1890 with Christmas all through the House, Lougheed House, 707-13 Ave. SW. now until Sunday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all the details, visit www.lougheedhouse.com.

Langdon Christmas Market

Head out to Langdon for a Christmas Market, Langdon Field House, Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa will be there along with crafts, children’s books and more.

Edmonton area events . . .

Little Bear Winter Tails

Here’s a fun concert for the entire family. It’s Little Bear Winter Tails, Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, Festival Place – Sherwood Park.

Wide World of Edmonton Sports

Saturday, Nov. 21, noon to 4 p.m., the Telus World of Science presents Wide World of Edmonton Sports. Meet a variety of clubs that offer sporting opportunities and participate in some of their challenges and activities.

Upcoming events. . .

Moms in the media

Balancing work and family is a challenge in itself but two successful Calgary moms in the media are doing it all while being in the spotlight too! Tara McCool, local television host and Ellen Percival, publisher/editor of Calgary’s Child Magazine will share their unique and inspirational stories of balancing work, family and the media at the next momcafé event on Friday, Nov. 27, 9 to 11 a.m., at Earls Restaurant Westhills. To register: www.momcafenetwork.com/register/43.

Christmas festival and market

Enjoy an all-day shopping extravaganza in Nanton, Nov. 28. Think cider stalls on historical streetscapes, Art and Antique shops open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and local musicians ringing in the season in true Western style. As a part of the festival, The Distinctly Nanton Christmas Market draws in a broad range of area entrepreneurs, artisans, craftspeople, and products in line with the community ranching culture. As fun for the little ones, a Christmas shopping venue for those on a mission, and a festive atmosphere for everybody else, Nanton Lights the Way is 40 minutes south of Calgary on HWY 2.

Intro to babywearing workshops

Babes in Arms presents three upcoming babywearing workshops: Saturday, Nov. 28, noon, covering intro to babywearing for babies four months and up; Sunday, Nov. 29, noon, covering intro to babywearing for newborns; and Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., intro to babywearing. Classes are one-hour long and the fee is $10 (includes guest). You will receive a good for $10 off any sling purchase in the store. To register, call 835-4614 or e-mail babesinarmscalgary@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.babesinarms.ca.

Breakfast with Santa

Market Mall hosts a Breakfast with Santa event, Dec. 6, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets now available at guest services: $10 for children and $15 for adults.

Banff Couples Conference

Banff Couples Conference, a not-for-profit organization, hosts and annual couples conference at the Delta Lodge, Kananaskis, March 5 to 7, 2010. The conference is a great way to reconnect with your partner and have a weekend to yourself. For all the details, visit www.banffcouplesconference.com.

Ongoing events online . . .

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Sales scoop . . .

‘Stephanie’s Kids holiday dresswear sale

We love the dresses at Stephanie’s Kids – they are beautiful – and now the store is having a sale. Save 20 to 50% off selected dresses and 20 % off boys shirts, dress pants and suits. Sale ends Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. Stephanie’s Kids is located at Willowpark Village near Southcentre.

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

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