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Thursday, February 2nd, 9:30 am

Understanding Anger Better

Join us in this workshop in order to understand the strong emotion of anger better whether it is in your work with your clients or on a more personal basis. The facilitator has worked with client’s anger for over 25 years and facilitates a program for men who are on probation for relationship violence as well as working with women on their anger. You will learn several key places to focus on when the intensity of anger begins to surface.

DATE: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
TIME: 09:30 – 12:30 pm
WHERE: #201-1638 E. Broadway, Vancouver
FEE: $55
Trainer: Elaine Stoll

Registration: 604-638-3390 ext 3166
Or E-mail: tmandewo@fsgv.ca

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Music with Marnie Band Live at the Roundhouse Community Centre

Come be the Super Kid that you ARE! A household name with many Canadian families, Marnie Grey puts a huge smile on the face of every child she meets and entertains. Backed by the Music with Marnie Band, and a handful of furried friends like Mumbu the Monkey, Marnie and her troupe create a theatrical and wildly entertaining show that gets the whole crowd moving and grooving.

Marnie's sparkling melodies and funky beats make her a favourite with children, parents and critics alike in her live concerts, her videos and her four recordings, most recently her Award Winning, ‘fun-ucational CD ‘Super Kids’ (Feb 2011).

Marnie recognizes that every child has a special quality or special ability that makes them a Super Kid, her performance teaches children that ordinary tasks such as recycling, eating well, dancing, singing, playing and even smiling are all Super Kid traits. Marnie’s love for children and for music and movement is the driving force behind all she does, making all kids who experience her music, feel like a Super Kid. See Marnie and all her friends in action on her interactive Community Website at www.MusicwithMarnie.com.

Location
Rounhouse Community Centre
Phone: 604-713-1800
181 Rounhouse Mews corner of Davie & Pacific
Vancouver, BC

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Saturday, February 11, , 10 am. to 3 pm

Early Years Fair
Come join us at the Early Years Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Centre Atrium. This free event will offer West Vancouver families with young children the opportunity to explore a variety of programs and services including preschools, child care centres, community agencies, recreation programs and quality products and supplies for early childhood.

There will also be a children’s play area where the West Vancouver Memorial Library will host story times and Vancouver Coastal Health will offer vision and dental screening
For those who wish to participate in the fair, phone 604 925-7270 and quote 820067 to book a table.

Location:
Vancouver Memorial Library
West Vancouver, BC

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Tuesday & Saturdays

Storytime at Café Encounters!
This wonderful new cafe has started a book reading session on Tuesdays and Saturdays. They begin at 10am and go until about 11am. Age group reading is about 3 to 10 years.

Gail will take the Tuesday spot and Teresa will be reading on Saturday mornings. Cafe Encounters welcomes both of them and looks forward to many weeks of super duper stories of many kinds.

Come along and join in the fun. Steamers will be on tap for the kids. Many flavors to choose from.

Location
Café Encounters
10 - 12350 Harris Road
Pitt Meadows, BC

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3rd Friday of each month

Family Fun Nights at South Surrey Recreation Centre
Are you tired of doing the same old thing on Friday nights?  Why not switch up your routine with some healthy fun at the South Surrey Recreation Centre.  Bring the whole family and enjoy acitivities, crafts and games in the youth lounge and Gym 3.  Just $3 per person on the third Friday of the month from 6:00pm-10:00pm.

Location: South Surrey Recreation Centre
Phone: 604-592-6970.
14601 - 20 Avenue
South Surrey, White Rock, BC

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Ongoing Events

 

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: $25.00 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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