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September 24, 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

Calgary area events . . .

Family fun day

Enjoy a day of free fun for the entire family at the Generations of Hope Family Fun Day, Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canada Olympic Park. Entertainment, petting zoo, crafts, Rainbow the Clown, carnival games, bouncy castles and more.
Visit online for more details.

Railway days

Choo choo down to Heritage Park, Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, for Railway Days. For all the details, visit www.heritagepark.ca.

Trout Fishing in America

Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m., check out Trout Fishing in America’s special kids show, Southwood United Church, 10690 Elbow Dr. SW. For tickets, visit www.fishcreekconcerts.com.

Carstairs Splash Park Pumpkin Hunt

Tickets go on sale for the second annual Carstairs Splash Park Pumpkin Hunt on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., and are available at Cater Tot Consignment in Airdrie or Starbright for Kids in Coventry Hills. Only 300 tickets are available. The hunt is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Calgary Corn Maze. Tickets are $10 and include admission, a hot dog and drink lunch, and a small pumpkin for the kids. All proceeds will support the Carstairs Splash Park building fund.

Used toy and clothing sales

Mid-Sun Community Centre, 50 Midpark Rise SE, hosts a fall used toy and clothing sale, Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 .m. to noon, and Haysboro Community Centre, 1204 89th Ave. SW, also is hosting a sale for kids’ stuff, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Toons for Toddlers

Bring your toddlers out for a screening of In the Night Garden, Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m., The Uptown Stage & Screen Kensington. Admission is $5 for toddlers, parents and babies are free. No advance ticket purchase required just come and enjoy a morning with your kids! For more info please visit online.

Lake Bonavista's Children's Clothing and Toy Sale

Drop by Lake Bonavista Recreation Centre, 1401 Acadia Dr. SE, for a children’s clothing and toy sale, Sunday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Edmonton area events . . .

Toons for toddlers

Bring your toddlers out for a screening of In the Night Garden, Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m., Magic Lantern Parkland 7 Spruce Grove. Admission is $5 for toddlers, parents and babies are free. No advance ticket purchase required just come and enjoy a morning with your kids! For more info please visit online.

Upcoming events. . .

Stroller-friendly bootcamp

Get your body moving, enjoy some fresh air and meet some fellow women! Erin, a certified personal training specialist, will be hosting the fall edition of GirlTalk Works It Out! – a six-week workout series starting Oct. 19. This class is open to all women of any fitness level and will be stroller friendly for those moms who are looking to get fit with their kids! Class can and will be adapted to be fun, interactive and challenging for everyone. To register visit online.

Calgary Breastfeeding Challenge

The Calgary Breastfeeding Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Eau Claire Market. All breastfeeding moms and babes or anyone who supports breastfeeding is invited to attend. This family friendly event will include activities for kids, refreshments and prizes. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and 'latch on' is at 11 a.m. For more info visit www.babyfriendly.ca.

Mommy Smart events

What happens at a MommySmart event? Moms will have the opportunity to relax in a friendly environment, enjoy a glass of wine and learn about a topic of interest to them. Each presentation, including Q&A, lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours, with plenty of time for mingling and chatting before and after the presentation. On Oct. 2, your very own mommy stylist, Kim from Mommy Wear Daily, will let us in on the secret of the top 10 mommy wardrobe pieces and how to wear them to make a fabulous wardrobe. Plus, avoiding mom jeans - how to buy flattering jeans that really fit. Tickets are $39.99 plus GST and are available at www.mommysmart.ca, the Urban Treehouse, and Cater Tot Consignment.

Okotoks Mom to Mom Sale

Here’s a fabulous opportunity for parents to buy or sell new or nearly new kids and babies clothes, toys, furniture and other gear, to other parents (or grandparents, caregivers, etc.) at the Okotoks Mom to Mom sale, Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Foothills Centennial Community Centre, 207 Community Way, Okotoks. Table rentals are only $25. Contact Colleen at 403-995-0747 or envirolife@shaw.ca for more info or to book a table.

Halloween Spooktacular

Enjoy a spooky night out for us ladies with Girltalk’s Spooktacular, Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Meet at the base of the Calgary Tower at 7:15 p.m. and head out for a tour of downtown by lantern to learn about the history and hauntings of the area. The cost to register is $18 (includes taxes), please make sure you dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for this 90-minute tour as you will be exploring the area on foot. You can get more information and register at www.girltalkevents.com.

Ongoing events online . . .

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Sales scoop . . .

Sale on eco-friendly kids' gear

Kaikids.com is offering readers a 15% off discount now until Oct. 7, 2009. Shop now for a great range of eco-friendly, ethically manufactured clothes, bedding and products for babies, toddlers, and pregnant and nursing moms. Use discount code babyvibe2 for your discount!

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

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