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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 visit, www.momcafenetwork.com/register/43.

Tiny Tim’s Christmas

StoryBook Theatre presents Tiny Tim’s Christmas, Friday, Nov. 27, to Dec. 20. To purchase tickets, contact 403-216-0808. For more information, visit www.storybooktheatre.org.

ZOOLIGHTS

Calgary Zoo transforms into a holiday light festival, Friday, Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, 6 to 9 p.m. Gates close at 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at Calgary Co-op locations, online or at the Zoo gates. For more information, visit www.calgaryzoo.org.

Grey Cup Parade

Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., it’s the Grey Cup Parade. The free family event features a lot of fun. For all the details and parade route, visit online.

Christmas festival and market

Enjoy an all-day shopping extravaganza in Nanton, Saturday, 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.

Festival of Crafts

BMO Centre (Formerly Roundup Centre) at Stampede Park hosts the Festival of Crafts, Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fairly Traded Market Day

Drop by Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall, 1320, 5th Ave. NW for a market place with almost fair trade, solidarity trade and local green vendors, Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

Christmas Artisan Fair

Check out the fair at the Dalhousie Community Centre, Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Festival of lights

It's the Lions Festival of Lights grand opening celebration, Saturday, Nov. 28, 5:30 p.m., at Confederation Park. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, ice sculptures, entertainment, fireworks and more. The festival of lights runs daily, 7 p.m. to midnight until Jan. 8.

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.

Light up Airdrie

Opening Tuesday, Dec. 1, head out to the Festival of Lights at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 6 p.m.

Edmonton area events . . .

Festival of Trees

University Hospital Foundation's Festival of Trees fills you world with magical sights and sounds, Thursday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 29, Shaw Conference Centre. All the details online.

Christmas in the Heartland

Strathcona County’s Christmas in the Heartland is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Take a winter tour around the Heartland for traditional country Christmas activities including markets and craft fairs, choosing and cutting your own tree, art displays, sleigh rides, nativity scenes and a traditiona. Fore more information, phone 780-464-8095 or visit www.strathconacounty.com.

Upcoming events. . .

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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