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Thank you for your support of KamloopsParents.Com.  I’m thrilled to announce that our new mobile site is now up and running.  The ease of browsing our event calendar and the fantastic Family Fun Finder are right at your fingertips!  Check it out!
I hope that you can find a few great things for your family to enjoy, this month.
All my best,
Elizabeth

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KP Been There Done That Squad

KamloopsParents.Com is continuing to bring you fabulous parent perspectives through the Been There Done That Squad.  On April 12th learn about recreational programs in which parents choose to enroll their kids.  If you want to weigh in on having been there and done that, just email elizabeth@kamlooparents.com.

KamloopsParents.Com Family Market

April 28th, 9am to 2pm at Calvary Community Church
2$ admission
Guests from Enchanted Teacup Birthday Parties
Concession from Taco Del Mar
Photography from Life Unfolding Photography ($20 for 3 shots)
Child Care from Kamloops Christian School Childcare (3$ per child)

We are looking to create an incredible raffle to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  If you have something that you would like to donate, just contact elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com to arrange delivery and we will share your item in a feature post on www.kamloopsparents.com in April, before the Market.

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April Events

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A reminder that this is your last month to use your Loopy Family Coupons!!

to April 7th, Sagebrush Theatre.  UBUNTU 250.374.LIVE
April 1st, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)

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April 2nd, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library. Tiny Tunes (free)
April 3rd, 11am – 1pm, Mighty Oak Midwifery.  Mom’s Morning Out

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April 4th – 8th, local arenas.  Kamloops International Ice Hockey Tournament

April 5th, 3 – 4pm, North Kamloops Library. After School Club (free)
April 5th, 3:30pm, Let’s Move Studio.  Zumbatomic 250.852.0564

April 6th to 9th, BC Wildlife Park.  Easter Eggs-Citement
April 6th, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library.  Family Storytime

Want more details?  Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com

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April 7th, 10am, Riverside Park Tennis Courts.  Easter Egg-stravaganza

April 7th, 10am – 2pm, Erin Valley Riding Stables.  Easter at Erin Valley
April 7th, 11am, Cineplex Odeon.  Family Favourites for $2.50
April 7th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 7th, 12 – 2pm, Sahali Mall.  Family Easter Party  250.374.3033
April 7th, 1 – 3pm, Michaels.  Michaels Craft Event
April 7th, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572 ($10 family)
April 7th, 7:30 – 10:30pm, Heritage House. Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dancing 250.376.2330
April 7th, 1pm, Deadman’s Creek.  Easter Bullarama and Barrel Race
April 7th – 9th, Sun Peaks.  Retro Weekend at Sun Peaks

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April 8th, 12 – 2pm, McGowan Park.  Tim Horton’s Easter Egg Hunt
April 8th, 11am, Sun Peaks.  Easter Egg Bonanza at Sun Peaks 250.579.8950

April 10th, 7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Playoffs

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April 11th, 7pm, ISC.  Kamloops Blazers Playoffs
April 11th, 7 – 8pm, 396 Tranquille Rd.  Kamloops Adoption Support Group  250.579.8950

April 12th, 3:30pm, Let’s Move Studio.  Zumbatomic 250.852.0564
April 12th, 7 – 8pm, Lizzie Bits Baby Co.  Cloth Diapering 101  250.374.8706

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April 13th – 15th, Canada Games Aquatic Centre.  Evergreen Invitational Water Polo  250.828.3655
April 13th – 15th, McArthur Sports Centre.  Kamloops Home & Leisure Show

April 14th, 10am – 12pm, Home Depot.  Home Depot Kid’s Workshop  250.371.4300 (free)
April 14th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 14th, 11am, Cineplex Odeon.  Family Favourites for $2.50
April 14th, Riverside Park.  Earth Run
April 14th – 28th, mall hours, Sahali Mall.  Used Book and Record Sale  250.374.3033

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Want more details?  Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com

Check out these terrific local business people who are working hard for our community.

KamloopsParents.Com would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our advertisers who are a very important part of making sure that we can continue to bring you the information and inspiration through www.KamloopsParents.Com.  And an additional thank you to those that have worked with KamloopsParents.Com to support what we do and to spread the word to the community!

Thank you to:
Discover Your Natural Strength Crossfit                                        Life Unfolding Photography
Kamloops Christian School Child Care
Kamloops Home Team – Brian Ledoux        Kamloops For Sale – Farrell Winchar   Homes for Sale Kamloops- Jessica Gunnlaugson                                          Graphic Depictions
Kamloops Cash Back Homes – Doren Quinton        Dust Bunnies Cleaning
Loops in Loops            Monkey Business Children’s Consignment
Howe 2 Change – Visalus        Twisted Fae Fibre and Baby Works
C’est La Vie Photography        Three Green Beans
Fit By Design, Kamloops


Taco Del Mar Extreme Giveaways!
Text shoutout3 to #333-44 and be entered to win amazing prizes!
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Prizes include wakeboard lessons, harley rentals, sun peaks bike passes, white water rafting, long board, and more!
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April 15th, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Mission Flats Landfill.   Free Landfill Day
April 15th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 15th, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572 ($10 family)
April 15th, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)

April 16th, 9am – 4pm, Kamloops Museum.  ProD Day Camps  250.828.3576
April 16th, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library. Tiny Tunes (free)
April 16th, 7 – 8:30pm, #205 – 535 Tranquille Rd.  Kamloops Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group  250.376.4646

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April 19th, 3:30pm, Let’s Move Studio.  Zumbatomic 250.852.0564
April 19th – May 5th, Pavilion Theatre.  Putnam County Spelling Bee

Want more details?  Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com

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April 21st, your house.  Kamloops Rotary Spring Food Drive  250.376.2252
April 21st, 9am – 12pm, Southwest Community Church.  Great Canadian Cloth Diaper Change

April 21st, 8am – 12pm, 200 block of St Paul St, Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market
April 21st, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 21st, 11am, Cineplex Odeon.  Family Favourites for $2.50
April 21st, 10:30 – 11:30am, Kamloops Museum & Archives.  Wild About Antarctica  250.828.3576
April 21st, 1 – 3pm, Michaels.  Michaels Craft Events

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April 22nd, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 22nd, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572 ($10 family)
April 22nd, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)
April 22nd, 1 – 3pm, Michaels.  Michaels Craft Events
April 22nd, 1 – 3pm, Mission Flats.  Kamloops Young Naturalist Club Birdwatching  250.573.3127
April 22nd,  1 – 2pm, Lizzie Bits Baby Co.  Cloth Diapering 101  250.374.8706
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April 23rd – May 21st, downtown.  Downtown Art Walk
April 23rd, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library. Tiny Tunes (free)

April 25th, 3 – 4pm, North Kamloops Library. After School Club (free)

April 26th, 3:30pm, Let’s Move Studio.  Zumbatomic 250.852.0564

April 27th, around town.  Kamloops Bi-Centennial Treeplanting Celebrations
April 27th, 10 – 11:30am, Kamloops Museum & Archives.  Beaver Bonanza
April 27th, 6 – 7:30pm, Sahali Mall.  Family Fun Literacy Night

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April 28th, 8am – 12pm, 200 block of St Paul St, Kamloops Regional Farmer’s Market

April 28th, 9am – 2pm, Calvary Community Church.  KamloopsParents.Com Family Market ($2)
April 28th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 28th, 11am, Cineplex Odeon.  Family Favourites for $2.50
April 28th, Canada Games Aquatic Centre.  Regional Synchronized Swimming Championships  250.828.3655
April 28th, 1 – 2:30pm, Kamloops Museum 7 Archives.  Bridge to Bridge Walking Tour  250.828.3576
April 28th, 9:30am.  Sunlife Amazing Race
April 28th – 29th, TCC Fieldhouse.  U15/U16 Women’s Volleyball Championships

 

April 29th, 8:30am, Victoria Street.  Boogie the Bridge
April 29th, 10am – 2pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Creating the Connection: Mother-Daughter Workshop 
April 29th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
April 29th, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572 ($10 family)
April 29th, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)

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April 30th, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library. Tiny Tunes (free)

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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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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.