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September 2011

 

As you get back into the swing of fall and the back-to-school season, I hope that you get the chance to spend some quality time with those that you love! Have wild adventures. Learn something new. Get outside and get active together.

Happy September!!

KamloopsParents.Com Family Market

KamloopsParents.Com is proud to present the 8th Family Market (aka “the swap”). October 8th from 9am to 1pm at Calvary Community Church. We are looking forward to a bigger and better event.

CST

Photography Mini Sessions by C’est La Vie Photography.

Concession by Karen Lanoue, CST Consultants Inc

Child Care offered by Kamloops Christian School Daycare.

$3 per child, or $2 per sibling. One hour maximum.

For information and to book your table, contact elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com

Ongoing Events

Mighty Oak Midwifery

  • Big Pine BMX Races happen at the Bike Ranch. Run Bike races, included
  • Every Thursday the Kamloops BMX Club has races at McArthur Park.
  • Until October 29th, the Farmer’s Market is happening on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
  • Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market happens on Sundays until September 11th.
  • Until October 2nd, check out the Northills Mall Flea Market from 8am to Noon. Anyone can set up from 7 – 8am.
  • Saturday morning Story and Craft time at Chapter’s from 11am to 12pm
  • Kamloops Public Skating at local rinks. The schedule is subject to change, call 250-828-3387 for more information.

Alison Gregory - Discovery Toys

  • The Big Little Science Center has drop-in hours and is now open at George Hilliard Elementary (Holt St). More information, contact 250-554-2572
  • The Kamloops Art Gallery and Kamloops Arts Council have fabulous local artsists demonstrating their work at various galleries around town. Also, the Kamloops Art Gallery has free admission on Thursdays! The North Shore Art Walkcan be enjoyed through to September 6th

For more information on events in the Kamloops area, be sure to check out the event calendar and ongoing events at KamloopsParents.Com

September 1st

Loopy Family Coupon Book

to September 6th, North Shore. North Shore Art Walk

September 1st, 6:30pm, contact for location. Stand Up Paddle Demo Night

 

September 2nd

to September 4th, Whispering Pines Raceway. BCMA Pro Am Championships

 

September 3rd

September 3rd, 8am to 12pm, 3rd and Nicola. Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market happens every Saturday

Tumbleweed Toys

September 3rd, 10am – 12pm, McDonald Park. North Shore Arts Market

to September 4th, Whispering Pines Raceway. BCMA Pro Am Championships

to September 5th, Barriere Fair Grounds. North Thompson Fall Fair

 

September 4th

to September 4th, Whispering Pines Raceway. BCMA Pro Am Championships

to September 5th, Barriere Fair Grounds. North Thompson Fall Fair

September 4th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market

 

September 5th

to September 5th, Barriere Fair Grounds. North Thompson Fall Fair

 

September 6th

First Day of school in most Kamloops schools.

September 6th, 5-9pm, Kix 4 Chix. Kix 4 Chix Grand Opening

September 7th

September 7th, 8am – 2pm, 400-Block Victoria St. Farmer’s Market

 

September 8th

September 8th, 10:30 – 3:30, Marion Schilling Elementary School. Bonjour Preschool Open House

September 8th, 6:30pm, contact for location. Stand Up Paddle Demo Night

 

September 10th

September 10th, 8am to 12pm, 3rd and Nicola. Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market happens every Saturday

September 10th, 9am, Sun Peaks. Dirty Feet Trail Race

River City Gymnastics

September 10th, 10am – 12pm, McDonald Park. North Shore Arts Market

September 10th, 10am – 12pm, Home Depot. Kids Workshop

September 10th, 10:30am – 2pm, 1764 Valleyview Dr. River City Gymnastics Anniversary Party

September 10th, 7:30pm, Sagebrush Theatre. Dick Dickens Legacy Concert

 

September 11th

September 11th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market

September 11th, 9am – 5pm, BC Wildlife Park. Grandparents Day Celebrations

September 10th, 10am, Whispering Pines Race Track. Kamloops Off-Road Racing

 

September 13th

Wild About Party Packs

September 13th, all day. Roald Dahl Day!!

 

September 14th

September 14th, 8am – 2pm, 400-Block Victoria St. Farmer’s Market

 

September 15th

Fun Factor

September 15th, 3:30pm and 6:30pm, Sagebrush Theatre. The Backyardigans in Concert

September 1st, 6:30pm, contact for location. Stand Up Paddle Demo Night

 

September Fit Tip With Fit By Design

Never Miss A Meal

If you are trying to lose weight, cutting calories by skipping meals is not the best plan. There are so many negative effects to not eating a well balanced breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Your metabolism slows down and then when you do not eat you wind up binge-ing because you are so hungry. Be sure to plan out your meals and snacks according to your busy schedule.

September 17th

Delish Naturals

September 17th, 8am to 12pm, 3rd and Nicola. Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market happens every Saturday

September 17th, 10am – 12pm, McDonald Park. North Shore Arts Market

September 17th, 11am – 4pm, Riverside Park. Kamloops Arts Council presents… The Children’s Art Festival

 

September 18th

Lori Douglas - Creative Memories

September 18th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market

September 18th, 9am, Interior Savings Centre. Terry Fox Run

September 18th, 10am – 4pm, Kamloops Convention Centre. Interior Children’s Expo

 

September 20th

September 20th, 3pm, Anderson’s Sewing Kid’s (Weekly) Sewing Classes Begin

 

September 21st

September 21st, 8am – 2pm, 400-Block Victoria St. Farmer’s Market

 

September 22nd

September 22nd, 6:30pm, contact for location. Stand Up Paddle Demo Night

September 22nd, 7pm, Kamloops Convention Centre. Prime Time Family Health with Dr. William Sears

 

September 23rd

to September 25th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Class Cars

to September 25th, Barriere Fairgrounds. Provincial Winter Fair

 

September 24th

September 24th, 8am to 12pm, 3rd and Nicola. Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market happens every Saturday

September 24th, 9am, Riverside Park. Freedom Run

September 24th, 10am – 12pm, McDonald Park. North Shore Arts Market

September 24th, 2:30 – 3pm, McArthur Island. Steve Sanyer Memorial Race

to September 25th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Class Cars

to September 25th, Barriere Fairgrounds. Provincial Winter Fair

 

September 25th

Three Green Beans

September 25th, 8am, Kenna Cartwright Park. Dirty Feet Trail Race

to September 25th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Class Cars

to September 25th, Barriere Fairgrounds. Provincial Winter Fair

September 5th, Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market

 

September 28th

Receiving Cuddles

September 28th, 8am – 2pm, 400-Block Victoria St. Farmer’s Market

 

September 29th

September 29th, 6:30pm, contact for location. Stand Up Paddle Demo Night

 

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Elizabeth is a Kamloops lifer. Born at RIH, she is happy to be raising her family here. Married with three wonderful children, Elizabeth is a full-time teacher and enjoys working with parents as she learns more about this "Mommy gig". Elizabeth is passionate about parenting and enjoys networking with other parents. She has been running KamloopsParents.Com since March 2010.