
The April 2012 Newsletter is brought to you by
KamloopsParents.Com
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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Each month, we have a maximum of ten guest post spots. If you write a post and your story is selected and published on the site April and May, your name will be entered into the draw to win one amazing 60-minute massage with Nicola at Aina Massage Spa!
Submit your story with 1 to 5 appropriate photos and a little bit about you, to elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com. Stories should be between 350 and 1250 words.
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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

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)

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

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

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 250.554.2572Â ($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

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

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

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

Want more details? Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com
April 15th, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Mission Flats Landfill. Â 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 250.554.2572Â ($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

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

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

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 250.554.2572Â ($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

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

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 WorkshopÂ
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 250.554.2572Â ($10 family)
April 29th, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)

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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