April 10
Attachment Toolkit
If you are interested in creating healthy parent/child attachments in your adoptive family, this half-day, hands-on workshop is for you. Great for prospective and current adoptive families.
Where: Adoptive Families Association of BC, Burnaby
When: April 10, 2010 and June 5, 2010
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Cost: $40 AFABC Members / $50 Non-members
Contact: sreid@bcadoption.com; 604-320-7330 ex 105
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Transracial Parenting
If you are parenting a child of different race/culture or you are considering transracial adoption, these Saturday workshops are just for you. Series of 2 workshops can be taken individually or together, in/out of order. “Colourful Lives” Video is featured.
When: Workshop ONE: Apr 10; Workshop TWO: May 8
Where: Burnaby
Time: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Cost Per Person / Per Workshop: $55 AFABC Members / $65 Non-members
Contact: sreid@bcadoption.com; 604-320-7330 ex 105
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FULLPOWER/TEENPOWER Co-Ed Workshop for Adults and Teens
This is a co-ed workshop for adult women, men, and teens dealing with issues ranging from every day safety to more serious personal threats. Topics include maintaining awareness, taking charge of your own safety, moving out of reach, dealing with strangers, dealing with sexual harassment and insults, setting personal boundaries with people we know, dealing with verbal assault, date safety, and being followed home.
Participants will learn full force fighting skills using a padded instructor for when fighting back is your best option to stay safe.
The workshop is designed to be physically and emotionally safe, and suitable for any level of physical ability.
This is a great opportunity for individuals, couples, families, and teens to learn about personal safety together.
Teens can attend on their own with the appropriate waiver.
Registration is $50 per person. Email info@kidpowervancouver.org or call 604 266-0586 for registration or details.
Date: Saturday April 10th, 2010
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Location: Vancouver General Hospital Wellness Centre
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Sunday, April 11
Kidpower PARENT / CHILD Workshop for Children 6 to 12 Years Old
This is Parent / Child workshop dealing with issues a full range of safety issues for children. Topics include maintaining awareness, taking charge of your own safety, moving out of reach, dealing with strangers, dealing with hurtful words, dealing with bullying, peer pressure, and setting personal boundaries with people we know.
Children will learn full force fighting skills, using a padded instructor, for when fighting back is needed in order to escape to safety.
The workshop is designed to be physically and emotionally safe, and suitable for any level of physical ability. Children much be accompanied by an adult who participates in the workshop.
This is a great opportunity for families to learn about personal safety together. Registration is $50 per child. Email info@kidpowervancouver.org or call 604 266-0586 for registration or details.
Date: Sunday April 11th, 2010
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Location: Kitsilano Christian Community Church
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Sunday, April 11 or 25
Public Dreams is pleased to announce our new workshop series! Each month we will bring in two local artists to share their skills with our community.
The Basics of Puppet Making" for ages 9 and up with Beth Lee
Beth Lee is a visual and performance artist. She has been working with art and community organizations for the past 15 years in a number of roles. Beth has been making puppets for the last 10 years, studying and teaching classes in Vancouver and Prague.
Sunday, April 11th 1-4pm OR Sunday, April 25th from 1-4pm
All workshops will be held at the Public Dreams Society office (2050 Scotia Street. Vancouver, BC).
The fee for each workshop is $20.00 per participant.
All materials are included in the workshop fee.
There is a limit of 12 participants per workshop.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 604-879-8611 to register or email alison@publicdreams.org
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April 14
NEW Safe Baby Training
If you are planning to adopt an infant, locally or internationally, the Safe Baby Workshops are for you, especially if there is any risk of prenatal substance exposure. Infant/Child CPR Training Included. Highly recommended for all Agency and MCFD families.
Where: Adoptive Families Association of BC, Burnaby
When: 5 sessions: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost Per Person for all 5 workshops: $99 AFABC Members / $109 Non-members
Contact: jhillman@bcadoption.com 604-320-7330 ex 101
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Saturday, April 17
12th Annual Ocean Concrete Open House at Granville Island
Have you ever wanted to hop aboard and honk the horn of a concrete truck? What about getting up close and personal with the inside of a truck drum or climbing into the cab of North America's largest concrete mixer truck?
Join us Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm as Ocean Concrete will be opening its gate to the general public for its 12th Annual Open House. Look for the 175 foot concrete boom pump extended high above Granville Street Bridge.
There will be interactive displays, prizes, balloons for the kids and tours. Don't forget to check out the one-of-a-kind educational ball machine. Kids young and old will be able to climb into trucks and onto equipment to honk the horns and imagine operating these giants of industry. Three truckloads of sand and toys transform part of our yard into a huge sand box for kids to play in.
Talk to experts in the concrete industry about everything from uses to recycling waste concrete. See the history of the Granville Island location with on-site vintage trucks and photographs and discover why Ocean Concrete is the industry leader in environmental accomplishments.
Granville Island Public Market and The Net Loft are open until 7 pm, seven days a week. For more information about merchants and special events, visit granvilleisland.com.
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Saturday, April 17
"Houston, we have a movie and a lecture." 40 years later: What went right?
Join hosts Global BC's
Steve Darling & Mark Madryga
and Guest Speaker
UBC's Dr. Jaymie Matthews
The Apollo 13 mission was termed a "successful failure." The mission launched on April 11, 1970, but the crew never landed on the Moon and almost did not make it home to Earth. The crew manage a safe return on April 17. That was 40 years ago. Join us at the Space Centre on April 17, 7:00pm, to hear astrophysicist Jaymie Matthews discuss "what went right" with the near fatal mission.
7:00 pm
April 17
Space Centre Auditorium
$10.75
Seating Capacity 209
www.spacecentre.ca
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Saturday, April 17 or 24
Public Dreams is pleased to announce our new workshop series! Each month we will bring in two local artists to share their skills with our community.
Celebratory Masks for All Occasions" for ages 9 and up with Marlene Pyykko
Marlene has been sculpting for over 20 years, working in stone and papier mache, making masks, puppets, and whimsical objects. Her masks range in size from six inches to six feet in height and have been exhibited in galleries and other venues in Quebec and British Columbia.
Saturday, April 17th, 1–4pm OR Saturday, April 24th, 1–4 pm
All workshops will be held at the Public Dreams Society office (2050 Scotia Street. Vancouver, BC).
The fee for each workshop is $20.00 per participant.
All materials are included in the workshop fee.
There is a limit of 12 participants per workshop.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 604-879-8611 to register or email alison@publicdreams.org
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April 23–25
Agriculture in the City
Agriculture in the City is a free family festival of agriculture, food and farming. Meet the farmers who grow your food and get hands-on learning at our exhibits. Free readings, cooking demonstrations and activities for kids!
10 am–9 pm Fri & Sat
11 am–7 pm Sun
Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby
For More Information : www.aginthecity.ca/burnaby
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Ongoing Events
Movies for Mommies
Movies for Mommies runs at The Rio Theatre every second Wednesday.
Doors open at noon. Movies starts at 12:30.
www.moviesformommies.com
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The
Young Naturalists Club of Stanley Park
This monthly activity is a chance for children (with
their parents) to enjoy two hours of nature exploration
and hands-on fun. Activities include hiking, games,
wildlife observation, outdoor art, and more! We
meet on the first Saturday of every month, from
10 am to noon. Call (604) 718-6522 to register,
or email ync@stanleyparkecology.ca
Cost: $15.00 per family per year. Pre-registration
is required.
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Science World
Engage your mind and uncover the mysteries of everyday science through interactive displays, hands-on experiments and live demonstrations at Science World.
Visit www.scienceworld.ca
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Vancouver Aquarium
70,000 amazing creatures await you at the Vancouver Aquarium, including sea lions, beluga whales, sharks, and dolphins. Check out the new Exploration Gallery at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Visit www.vanaqua.org
or call 604/659-FIS
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Vancouver Public Library
Delve into a mystery or go on a swashbuckling adventure. Wonderful lands and interesting characters await you in a book. Head down to the Vancouver Public Library and check something out.
www.vpl.ca
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Kid’s Market at Granville Island
Head down to Granville Island and check out the Kids’ Market.
604-689-8447
www.kidsmarket.ca
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Visit the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and soar to adventure in the Virtual Voyage Simulator ride, experience the Planetarium GroundStation Canada and the Cosmic Courtyard.
604-738-7827
www.spacecentre.ca
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Burnaby Family Place
Located in North Burnaby @410
Clare Ave. (One Block East of Sperling and Hastings)
Offers drop in playtime for parents and
caregivers and their children from 0 to 6 years.
The hours are 10am to 2pm Monday thru Thursday.
Call ahead for summer schedule. The coffee is on,
so come and meet some new friends in a casual and
relaxed atmosphere. Small drop in fee, but exceptions
always made. Everyone welcome. Call Kelly at 604-299-5112
for more info.
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Telly TV
Check
out Telly TV every day from 7 –
11 am and Kid Zone Live weekdays
from 3pm - 6pm, both on Knowledge Network television.
Visit www.knowledgenetwork.ca
for more information, interactive games, activities
and more
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Sunset Community Centre
Sunset
Community Centre is offering a variety of
programs for all age groups.
Children's
programs include: Kinderplay, ABC's & 123's,
Tunes for Toddlers, Rhymes & Rhythms, Creative
Movement, Playgym, Start with Art, Cartooning, Jazz
Dance, Piano and Voice lessons, Gymnastics, Taekwondo,
Wushu, Badminton, Soccer, and Skating. Summer Daycamp
information is now available! Adults: We have Playcare:
let us entertain your preschooler at our Playgym M/W/F
10-11:30 am while you visit our Fitness Centre or
take part in a step class.
Adult
programs include Fitness, Body Ball, Pilates,
Yoga, Sports, Martial Arts, Dance, Drumming, Piano
and Voice lessons. Adult workshops include Garden
Art, Gardening & Scrapbooking. Sunset Community
Centre is located on East 51st Ave between Fraser
& Main St. in Vancouver. Free parking behind the
centre.
To
register call 718-6505. www.mysunset.net
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Single Mothers’ Support Group
A free of charge
group which provides single mothers with an opportunity
to network, learn parenting skills and access community
resources. Come and share your thoughts about being
a single mother. The group takes place on Mondays
from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the New Westminster Family
Place. Call Monica at 604-525-9144.
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Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre
Offers hands on displays where kids and the young at heart discover
the maritime world – all designed for fun. At
the Vancouver Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Avenue In
Vanier Park. Visitor information: 257-8300 www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
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Getting Ready to Read
This program is offered at Thompson,
Steveston and East Richmond (Cambie) community centres
in Richmond. The program includes many reading readiness
activities together with picture books, poetry, felt
stories, songs and puppets. Each session features
an interesting theme and literacy activities appropriate
for four and five year olds. Presented by a B.C. certified
teacher. For more information call: 604-276-4300.
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Just Dance: Dance Globally, Connect Locally
Popular Just Dance offers
an innovative “positive party” community
event for all ages (including many children and teens),
and is free from alcohol and smoking. Its unconventional
focus is on clean and healthy fun with the profits
donated to local charities. Part of Just Dance’s
14-year success is due to the eclectic selection of
world music including African, Drumming, Latin, Celtic,
Pop, Global Fusion and many more.
When: on most 2nd and 4th Fridays
of the month
Cost: $10 at the door- Children are
FREE!
Location: 2114-West 4th Avenue (at
Arbutus)
Just Dance: 9:00pm till 12:30am.
Information and Multimedia: www.justdance.ca
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