KYSA Development Program

Mar 24 2010

Posted by Elizabeth as Event Calendar

March 6, 2010 5:00 pm

March 21, 2010 7:00 pm

Youth soccer players, from division U7 to U10, from the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association are welcomed to register for the spring junior development program (cost $100). Instruction from coaches including Tom McManus, Nick Rinaldi, Domenic Comita.

Registration forms are available at kysa.net or 250-828-2734 between 9 and 4, weekdays.

The program will run Sundays (including Easter) through June 6th at Pineridge Park in Upper Sahali.

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World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships

Mar 01 2010

Posted by Elizabeth as Event Calendar

March 1, 2010

March 6, 2010

Do you miss the Olympics?

You can catch some amazing international athletes competing right here in Kamloops from March1st to 6th.

Our very own Tournament Capital Centre is hosting most of these events. What a great thing for your kids to see!

These athletes, from all over the world, have been dedicated to excellence in sport for many years. Today, I had the opportunity to meet a Belgian pole vaulter who has been involved in his sport for 59 years!!

All events are free to the public and the schedule can be found here: World Masters Indoor Schedule.

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Ancient Vinegar Batteries at the Big Little Science Centre

Mar 01 2010

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March 6, 2010
10:00 am	to	4:00 pm

Saturday March 6, 2010: Ancient Vinegar Batteries; Real or myth?
Using simple materials build a working battery to run a clock.

The Big Little Science Centre is open Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with special shows at 11:00am and 1:00pm

When it is rainy or you need a change, come on over to discover the two hands on rooms with over 130 exhibits and to see and do amazing shows and activities (each about 30 minutes long). Call 250-554-2572 for more information.

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Empower Yourself Within Your Profession

Mar 01 2010

Posted by Elizabeth as Event Calendar

March 6, 2010

All caregivers are invited to attend this FREE workshop

(Donation to the food bank would be greatly welcomed)

Key Note Speaker Chris Gay will be back to help us explore “Empowering yourself within your career as a caregiver”

Saturday, March 6, 2010

At Henry Grube Educational Centre

245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops

9:00 am.— 4:00 pm. (Certificate issued)

To register contact Kamloops Child Care Resource and Referral

(Deadline for Registration was Feb.26/10, but I just found out about this.)

250-372-7791 or cc.ccrr@shawlink.ca

Presented by Make Children First/Childcare Action Team

Check in time is from 8:30 —9:00 am.

*the workshop will start promptly at 9:00 am.

Coffee, tea, muffins and fruit are available at 8:30

Lunch Provided

Breakout Sessions will be:

Sing Like There’s Nobody Listening

Child Care-The Right Place to Start

(Advocacy for Early Childhood Professionals)

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Spring Nature Fair

Feb 24 2010

Posted by Elizabeth as Event Calendar, What's Going on in Kamloops

March 6, 2010
9:00 am	to	4:00 pm

SPRING NATURE FAIR at the BC Wildlife Park

We will be highlighting the Nature Exchange and the Arctic Adventure display. This event will be held on Saturday March 6^th from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. A group of Eco-friendly businesses and provincial organizations will have table displays featuring the environmentally positive effect they have on the earth!

Nature Exchange – All new Traders will receive 150 points plus a special gift! Returning Traders will also receive 150 points and can trade right away!
Arctic Adventure – Experience the excitement of Canada’s Great White North! You can also have your picture taken with a Qaanik the snowy owl. (Minimum $5.00 donation)
BC Naturalist Club, All Things Organic, Thompson Valley Rock Club, Bear Smart, and the Grassland Conservation Council of BC will have displays and members to talk to you about their programs.

*** Free Park admission for all Park Pass Members for this Special Event ***