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Dec
3
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Dec
5
Thu
Bookmates’ Workshop – Childhood: There’s No App For That @ Bookmates' office
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

In this workshop discussion will focus on family literacy inspired strategies to help parents, caregivers, and professionals manage screen time use. Content is geared towards those working with children from birth to 6 years of age and will include:

  • The science behind screen time and the developing brain
  • How screen time impacts literacy and learning
  • How screen time impacts parenting
  • Strategies and practical applications to effectively manage screen

    time use in a family literacy context

Spaces are limited.
Priority given to those working and living in the Downtown.

Please contact Ingrid Peters Derry at ingrid@communities4families.ca to register.

Dec
10
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Dec
17
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
7
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
14
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
21
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jan
25
Sat
Family Literacy Day Celebration 2020 @ Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Jan 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for our Family Literacy celebration.  Books and activities especially for very young children.

 

Jan
28
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
1
Sat
SnoBall Outdoor Play Event @ Broadway Neighbourhood Centre
Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join us at the West Broadway SnoBall for a fun, family friendly outdoor play day!

All families welcome. C4F programming is geared towards 1-5 year old children. But, siblings are always welcome to participate too.

  • Parents & Children attend together
  • Drop-in (no registration required)
  • Activities for Toddlers + Preschoolers
  • Snack provided
  • Free!

Play Kitchen | Painting | Loose Parts | Fort Building | Bubbles

Feb
4
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
7
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
11
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
14
Fri
Book Bags workshop @ WestEnd Commons
Feb 14 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Register online

Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
18
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
21
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
25
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Feb
28
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Feb 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
3
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
6
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
10
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
13
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
17
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
20
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
24
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
27
Fri
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Friday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Mar
31
Tue
Sticks & Stones – Outdoor Play @ MERC
Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A Nature Play Group for Families

Drop in Tuesday mornings for FREE, fun, family friendly outdoor play!

(in The International Garden behind the MERC)

For children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

Snack provided.

For more info contact outdoorplay@communities4families.ca

Jun
26
Fri
Virtual Annual General Meeting
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Our AGM this year will be held virtually.  Please click here or complete the form below to RSVP. We’ll send you the Zoom invitation a few days ahead. See you there!

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Dec
3
Thu
Bookmates’ “LEARNING AS WE GO”: Literacy strategies to support young children during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Connect via Zoom
Thursday, December 3, 2020
9:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.

Learning As We Go Poster DEC2020

Register