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January 1st 

5 – 9pm, BC Wildlife Park.  BC Wildlights

6pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

January 2nd

5 – 9pm, BC Wildlife Park.  BC Wildlights

January 3rd

Back to school

Have you registered yet for  Mother Goose?  The programs start up in the next few weeks!

January 4th

Wild About Party Packs

to Jan 8th, various events, Sun Peaks.  Sun Peaks Family Cup

5 – 6:30pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Fun Skating Night

January 5th

to Jan 8th, various events, Sun Peaks.  Sun Peaks Family Cup

January 6th

aligregory Discovery Toys

to Jan 8th, various events, Sun Peaks.  Sun Peaks Family Cup

3 – 6pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Friday at Globe

January 7th

to Jan 8th, various events, Sun Peaks.  Sun Peaks Family Cup

10 – 11am, Kamloops Museum.  Beaver Bohnanza (pre-reg)

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10am – 4pm, BLSC.  Light and Colour Show

2 – 2:30pm, Kamloops Museum.  Museum Storytime

7pm, McArthur Park Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

7:30 – 10:30, Heritage House.  Old Time Fiddler’s Dancing

January 8th

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to Jan 8th, various events, Sun Peaks.  Sun Peaks Family Cup

January 11th

12 – 1pm, Kamloops Museum.  Kamloops Museum Guided Tour

5 – 6:30pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Fun Skating Night

7pm, 396 Tranquille Rd.  Kamloops Adoption Support Group

7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

River City Gymnastics

January  12th

12:30 – 1:30pm, TRU Clocktower Theatre.  Pentaendre

7pm, Kamloops Nature’s Fare Market.  Healthy Body Healthy Weight

 

January  13th

3 – 6pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Friday at Globe

7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

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January  14th

10am to 4pm, BLSC.  Crystals in Ice, Sand and Snow

10am to 12pm, Home Depot.  Savings Shed Workshop

7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

7pm, McArthur Park Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

January  15th

11am, Stake Lake.  Ice Racing

1 – 3pm, TBA.  Young Naturalist’s Club: Snowtracking

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There are always new events being shared on the site, as word gets out.  Check the event calendar at www.KamloopsParents.Com for more events, as the month continues.  If you hear of an event, simply email elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com to have it listed.

Thanks to all the businesses and groups that put together these great events.

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January 16th

7 – 8:30pm, Pregnancy Care Centre of Kamloops.  Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group

January 18th

1 – 3pm, TBA.  Interact with Media Training

5 – 6:30pm, Sun Peaks.  Family fun Skating

7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

January 19th

6:30 – 7:30pm, Kamloops Museum.  History of Kamloops presentation (14 and up)

Receiving Cuddles

January 20th

3 – 6pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Friday at Globe

January 21st

all day, TBA.  Prenatal in a Day

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all day, Sun Peaks.  RBC Rider’s Cup

10am to 4pm, BLSC.  Winter Bubble Explorations

10 – 11:30am, Kamloops Museum.  Family Activity Time at the Museum (pre-reg)

1:30 – 2:30pm, Kamloops Museum.  Museum Guided Tour

7:30 – 10:30, Heritage House.  Old Time Fiddler’s Dancing

January 22nd

Mighty Oak Midwifery

Today is the first day of Unplug and Play Week in Kamloops.  Check www.KamloopsParents.Com for more fantastic events going on for your family!

10am to 2pm, Walloper Lake.  Family Ice Fishing Day

11am, Stake Lake.  BC Ice Racing

January 23rd

to Jan 28th, Sahali Mall.  Donate books to Heap the Honda

January 24th

to Jan 28th, Sahali Mall.  Donate books to Heap the Honda

January 25th 

Tiny-blessings

to Jan 28th, Sahali Mall.  Donate books to Heap the Honda

12 to 1:30pm, TBA.  SR & ED-KPMG Workshop

5 – 6:30pm, Sun Peaks.  Family fun Skating Night

7 – 9pm, HGEC.  Disconnect to Reconnect with Cris Rowan

January 26th

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9am – 12pm, HGEC.  Technology Balance Workshop with Cris Rowan

5 – 7pm, Sahali Mall.  Family Fun with Games

5:30pm, South Sahali Elem.  Family Game Night

to February 4th, Sagebrush Theatre.  For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again

January 27th

3 – 6pm, Sun Peaks.  Family Friday at Globe

to February 4th, Sagebrush Theatre.  For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again

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January 28th

9am – 12:30pm, HGEC.  ABC Family Literacy Day

10am – 4pm, BLSC.  Static Electricity

11am, Stake Lake.  BC Ice Racing

5pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Robbie Burns Dinner

7pm, McArthur Park Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

to February 4th, Sagebrush Theatre.  For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again

January 29th

Loopy Family Coupon Book

9:30am, TCC Indoor Track.  Walk for Memories

5pm, Mcarthur Park Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

to February 4th, Sagebrush Theatre.  For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again

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*Ongoing Events

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About your Author | Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a Kamloops lifer. Born at RIH, she is happy to be raising her family here. Married with three wonderful children with another due in June 2013, Elizabeth is also 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.