January 2012 Newsletter

Jan 01 2012

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Ongoing Events, What's Going on in Kamloops

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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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storytime and Crafts at Chapters. Saturday 11am to 12pm.
Public Skating at Local Rinks.
Big Little Science Centre. Open to Public Thursday through Saturday. Special shows 1:30pm Saturdays.
Kamloops Art Gallery Free admission Thursdays.
BC Wildlife Park Wildlights, to January 2nd
Winter Delights is an art showcase happening at the Courthouse Gallery

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Davison Orchards: A Harvest Like No Other

Oct 14 2011

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Birthday Party Guide, Family Time, Giveaways, One Parents Perspective, Ongoing Events, Reviews

We stumbled upon Davison Orchards, last Thanksgiving. We had five kids in tow requiring entertainment between a wedding and a reception. Pumpkins? Pie? Apples with Caramel Sauce? The Crazy Cow Kids Coral? We were sold.

Once we arrived, we were entrenched in Thanksgiving for the incredible harvest stretched before our eyes. We wandered through the “village”, past the bakery and all the lovely displays. There were bin after bin of seasonal veggies and fruit, cascading with a rainbow of colours! It was wonderful! + READ MORE

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Family Traditions: Pete Murray’s Corn Farm

Oct 06 2011

Posted by Elizabeth as Adventures in Parenting, Family Time, Giveaways, One Parents Perspective, Ongoing Events, Parenting Resources, Reviews, What's Going on in Kamloops

In 2006, I had one child. He was 18 months old. We wanted to start family traditions and make lasting memories and had just learned about Pete Murray’s Corn Farm.

In the fall, they offer wagon rides, feeding the sheep and u-pick pumpkin patch trips, all for only $5!

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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.

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

Santa Comes to Sahali Mall!

Davison Orchards: A Harvest Like No Other

Kamloops Dairy Delivery Halloween Craft Contest!: Crafting With Kids

Family Traditions: Pete Murray’s Corn Farm

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