Supersunday: art for families - Vancouver Art Gallery
On the third Sunday of each month, the Gallery is transformed into a fun-filled space for families (children age 12 and under) to learn about art together. Artists, staff and volunteers engage families in hands-on activity areas, where children and adults draw, paint, create, watch and participate in performances, and learn about art together.

Dates: On the third Sunday of each month.
Hours: Noon - 5 pm
Rates: Complimentary Gallery admission for children age 12 and under on supersunday. Admission is free for Members.
Suggested donation for materials: $2

2008 supersunday dates
May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21

William Davis Centre for Actors' Study
1102 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC
Ph: 604-687-8115
info@williamdaviscentre.com
www.williamdaviscentre.com

Classes for: 3-5 year olds, 6-9 year olds, 10-13 year olds, 14-18 year olds. Classes run Saturdays & Sundays in Vancouver, with Film classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Tsawwassen as well. Class prices range from $100 (for a 6-week storytelling-based Drama Class for 3-5 year olds) to $210 (for a 6-week acting class for Teens aged 14-18 who want to find out what it really takes to become a professional actor in Vancouver's thriving entertainment industry).

In support of kidsvancouver.com, we would like to offer all Kids Vancouver patrons a 15% discount for any kids or teen class. Please check out the coupon on this website, or mention it when you contact the school.
The William Davis Centre is Vancouver's oldest private acting school, and we're teaching classes to kids and teens now! Whether you're looking for a fun class or something geared towards a professional career, we have great teachers and amazing classes - check out our website for more info!

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Preschool Programs & more!
General Public Programs
Phone: 604-981-3103
http://www.dnv.org/ecology/eco_programs/fallwinter2002.htm

Lots of great day activties for kids, please see their web site for all the wonderful things they have to offer!

Also they offer:

Treetop Tales!
Free. Drop-in. Ages 2 and 3 with an adult.
First and third Friday of every month.
11 am to 11:30 am

Leaping lizards! It's time for nature stories!
Join us for our new story time. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Crescent Beach Community Services at Camp Alexandra
2916 McBride Avenue, Crescent Beach
Phone: 604-535-0015

Family Dinners/Perspectives in Parenting - For families with children up to 12 years old, this is a place to learn, share and connect with other parents. Last Monday of each month, 5:30pm. Call 604-538-5060 ext 22 by 4pm the preceding Thursday to register.

Storytimes
All storytimes are free. Only some require registration. Please visit this web site for local library times.

We have lots of fun at library storytime!
We hear stories, sing songs, play finger games, laugh with puppets and meet new people. Trained children's staff will demonstrate ways parents and caregivers can share books and language with children, to encourage a lifelong love of reading.

Hit parenting show on Slice (CH.41), CRASH TEST MOMMY is currently CASTING for a new season! Do you know a mom or dad who needs to put their opinionated family member or friend to the test?

Mom (or Dad) gets whisked off for a weekend away while the substitute mom steps in to prove their way is better! Host Nicole Oliver offers empathy and humour to each scenario. Produced by Oscar-nominated Paperny Films in Vancouver, BC. CONTACT US @ 604-708-5749 or toll free at 1-877-MOMMY-12 or email mom@papernyfilms.com or online at www.crashtestmommy.tv

Tiny Tots Coupon Book is a must have for
every family in the Lower Mainland.

At only $10, this book is a steal of a deal. With 75% more coupons than last issue’s, you can really save Big on Family Attractions and Activities, Classes, Clothing, Toys, Maternity and Prenatal, Unique Items and Family Services, and much more!! Here’s your chance to try out new classes, update your family photos and get outside to some great child friendly attractions for a lot less than you would normally have to pay.

This issue also features a couple of brand new sections like “Especially for Mom” and “Family Friendly Food, Meals and Dining” that feature fitness, beauty and meal services designed to make you feel healthier, more beautiful, and less stressed!

Those becoming more environmentally conscious will be happy to know that Tiny Tots has gone green this year with a whole section of coupons highlighting environmentally friendly businesses for the green consumer. Even the interior of the book has been printed on 100% recycled paper!

Available March 1st, you don’t want to miss out on getting your copy. Visit www.tinytotscouponbook.com to purchase online or find a distributing retailer near you.

The Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents Iolanthe runs until May 25th
Surrey Arts Studio Theatre
Tickets $18 - $22
604-501-5566 (Box Office)

Iolanthe, a fairy, has married a mortal. Horror! For this crime she was exiled by the Queen of the Fairies, and has lived at the bottom of a pond for 20 years.

Raiders of the Lost Improv
An Adventure Parody of Epic Proportion
Vancouver TheatreSports® League
Vancouver, BC
March 28th to June 28th 2008.

Ages 9 and up! Our parody begins with Military Intelligence imploring world-famous archaeologist/adventurer, Dr. Windy Stones, to recover a sacred lost treasure of extraordinary preternatural powers. It is critical Jones recover the treasure before his infamous arch-nemesis gets his hands on it, because as in previous adventures, Windy’s enemy has world domination and general evil-doings in mind. But Stones needs help and his old flame, Marion Ravenloon, is the only one he can turn to.What new absurd adventure awaits our hero? Only the audience knows!

Catch the hilarious action & excitement of Raiders of the Lost Improv every Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00pm. Tickets Wed – Fri are $16.00 & $12.00. Saturday tickets are $18.00 & 15.00 (available at Ticketmaster 604-280-4444/Group rates at Vancouver TheatreSports® League 604-738-7013).

Enter to win 1 of 6 Tiny Tots Coupon Books!

Simply send an email with your:

Name and address and any suggestions on what information for parents you feel should be on Kids Vancouver's web site!

Please send information to info@kidsvancouver.com. Winners will be drawn randomly. Contest closes May 21, 2008 by 11pm.

I am overly impressed what their coupon book has to offer in this spring/summer edition! Tiny Tots Coupon Book is a must have for every family in the Lower Mainland with 75% more coupons than last issue’s, you can really save Big on Family Attractions and Activities, Classes, Clothing, Toys, Maternity and Prenatal, Unique Items and Family Services, and much more!! Here’s your chance to try out new classes, update your family photos and get outside to some great child friendly attractions for a lot less than you would normally have to pay.

(One entry per person)
Individual must reside in the Vancouver lower mainland to enter the contest.

Earth Day to World Oceans Day
(April 19 to June 8, 2008)
See Calender or need more please see website

Celebrate Surrey's natural environment at events hosted by local community groups! The Environmental Extravaganza is a unique, annual, 7-week FREE celebration that focuses on Surrey's natural environment and the people who share the common goal of protecting it.

Enjoy a fun day with the family at Surrey's 10th Annual Earth Day celebration
Take in some great flicks at the 2nd annual Environmental Film Festival
Enter a short film into the Student Eco-flick Contest
Go on a guided nature walk and learn about coyotes, owls, bats, plants and Surrey's shorelines
Learn to garden sustainably and the alternatives to pesticides
Take your class to a free school program
Become a trained Shorekeeper
Release salmon fry
Plant trees
Celebrate our ocean at the World Oceans Day festival
Learn what you can do locally and at home that to help our environment

Steveston Launches the First Annual Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market

May 4 - September 28, 2008, every SUNDAY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Steveston Village (Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site parking lot located at 12138 Fourth Avenue). Info: 604-880-9936 or website
www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com

Over fifty vendors will come together in the charming waterfront community of Steveston, B.C. for the first annual outdoor Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market. Offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, flowers, plants, and unique works by local artisans, the Market opens weekly on Sundays from 11am- 4pm from May 4 - September 28, 2008. Located in the parking lot of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site*, the Market promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event.

Chinatown Night Market (May 18 - Sept 9, 2007)
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 - 11:00 p.m.
100 & 200 block of Keefer Street (between Gore, Main & Columbia Street
Info (incl. if you want to sell): 604.682.8998, vcma@infinite.net

Styled after Asian marketplaces where shopping is personal, local and bartering is the name of the game, the Chinatown Night Market is one of Vancouver’s summer highlights. Stalls and tables set up on Keefer Street are loaded with bargain-priced merchandise, including CDs, garments, novelties, watches, food and accessories. Enjoy horse-carriage rides on Fridays, entertainment shows on Saturdays, and family fun and games on Sundays.

Vancouver Aquarium
http://www.vanaqua.org/frogs/
"Frogs Forever?" is a fascinating new exhibit at the Aquarium that trains the spotlight on the plight of the world’s frogs, with tips on how we can all help save them. The new gallery features 26 species of amphibians and interactive activities that engage, amaze and inspire visitors to care for these important creatures of our natural world.

The Aquarium is adding frogs to its Critter Corner program, running daily at 11:00 am. This program will give you the opportunity to watch frogs during a live feed and learn more about some of the amazing things they do, and how you can help save them.

Island adventure - Burnaby
7:00-9:00pm
C.G. Brown Pool
Celebrate Youth Week with games, prizes and a fun pool party! Seven-year-olds and younger must be accompanied by an adult in the water; bring your bathing suit.
$2.53 per person

Cowboy Day Camp
AT SURREY MUSEUM
17710-56A Avenue
For information call 604-592-6956

Get ready for the Cloverdale rodeo on this Pro-D day! Learn to lasso, play cowboy games, churn up some Texas-style ice cream, and have a cowboy party! Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

Fri, May 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm
1 session $25 (6-11yrs)

Richmond Library Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Richmond Public Library

Enjoy the rich diversity of Korean, Filipino and Indian cultures at Richmond Public Library’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month in May.

The library is partnering with the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society to present a program on Korean Culture (program #226) on May 2 from 7-9 p.m.; a program on Filipino Culture (program #227) on May 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; and a program on Indian Culture (program #230) on May 27 from 7-9 p.m.

These free events will take place in the Brighouse (Main) Branch, program room, located at 7700 Minoru Gate in Richmond. Programs are suitable for families and will be in English. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6412 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm.

“Everyone is invited to come and learn about the abundantly rich diversity of Asian cultures, customs and traditions with stories, music, dance, crafts and foods,” said Wendy Jang, coordinator of multilingual services at Richmond Public Library. People of all ages are welcome to attend these free events, but registration is necessary.

Fri, May 2, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm
3RD ANNUAL WINE TASTING - Langley
Proceeds benefit Langley Child Development Centre's Development Fund. Tickets are $50.00 each. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tax receipts issued. Attire is business casual. Join us for a silent auction, entertainment and door prizes. To purchase tickets or for more information please contact Krista at 604-534-155 ext. 121 or khannan@langleycdc.com.

Funzone Children's Festival May 2-4
Maple Ridge Fairgrounds

Take part in a free magical event for children featuring top name entertainers, creative crafts, and tons of hands-on fun, as well as a carnival! For more information, contact Carmen Bielby at604-467-3950 or by email at funzone@ridgemeadowshomeshow.com Check out our website at http://www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/

City of Port Coquitlam’s Annual May Day Festival
May 2 to 11 – Various venues and events including the May Day Parade
on May 10. Check out www.portcoquitlam.ca for complete listing of happenings!

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

Holly Elementary Spring Fair, May 2!
6pm-8pm at Holly Elementary

There are lots of fun games, bouncy castle , hay rides , bingo, cake walk, photo booth, henna, Giants shoot out, book sale, Silent auction and great food !!!

CIRKIDS PRESENTS - FULL CIRCLE CIRCUS
May 1-4 at the PNE Garden Auditorium
Full Circle Circus takes a look at an old fashioned circus complete with ringmasters, lion tamers and clowns. The show takes place at a museum exhibit celebrating the original one ring circus. The excitement begins when the exhibit comes to life, pulling a group of visitors into the action! Trapeze, unicycles, aerial dance, juggling and a few surprises..a thrilling experience for the whole family!
For more info and showtimes check out www.vtix.com or call (604) 737-7408

Cinco de Mayo Skydive Festival May 03, 2008
This event is fast growing into an early season Skydive Festival Boogie with Skydivers coming from all over Canada to try formation jumps and free fly events. There will also be music food, showers and toilets, heaps of car parking, chairs and tables and a BBQ area for people to come and have a picnic. This is also another fantastic spectator event for the whole family so people are encouraged to bring along their cameras. Most of this entire event is free for all spectators to attend.

Dates: May 2, 3, and 4th
Location: 5112 Gladwin Rd
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

www.vancouver-skydiving.bc.ca

Saturday
the 3rd

Tacos for Trey” fundraiser, A family friendly Mexican Fiesta
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Lynn Valley Elementary School Gymnasium (Indoors),
3207 Institute Road, North Vancouver
MORE INFO at www.treypurcell.com
Donation Form
Invitation Flyer

Give more than beans, get more than gas – that’s the theme of the 2nd Annual Tacos for Trey fundraiser, being held on May 3 at Lynn Valley Elementary School. This fundraising fiesta offers entertainment for the whole family, with all of the proceeds going to the MPS II research fund.

While the kids enjoy live entertainment, two bouncy castles, craft tables and face painting; parents can peruse the silent auction - which boasts items like Canucks club seats, West Jet Flight Vouchers and spa packages. Bobs and Lolo (bobsandlolo.com), the fantastic local kids performing duo will be doing a concert at the event!

Tacos for Trey is the work of a dedicated family who persevered when their baby boy, Trey, was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative and terminal difference called MPS II. Great hurdles have been overcome and Trey is now celebrating his first year of Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT), which is slowing the progression of his difference.

But ERT is treatment, not a cure. And the Purcell’s aren’t giving up. Last year they hosted the first “Taco’s for Trey” fundraiser out of their home and raised over $30,000 - with all of the proceeds going directly to gene therapy research in MPS II at McMaster University. This year the event has grown, and they hope to surpass this goal.

If you are unable to attend the event, please consider giving a donation to the MPS II Fund. There is a lot of very exciting research going on and we believe that a cure will be found for MPS II in Trey’s lifetime. You can make a financial contribution by filling out the attached donation form and sending it to the MPS Society by mail, email or fax. You can also call Kirsten at the MPS Society to donate over the phone (604-924-5130) or donate online at: www.mpssociety.ca. If you would like to donate specifically to the MPS II Research Fund, please specify that on the phone, online, or in your cheque.

KEBYAR!
The Music and Dance of Bali
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 8:00pm & Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2:00pm
Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street, Vancouver)
$20/$15 students and seniors, kids under 12 free. Tickets available at the door.

After the Sunday matinee show, there will be an "instrument petting zoo" where kids can come touch and try out the beautiful and exotic instruments of the gamelan.

More information: www.gitaasmara.ca

Join us at Surrey's 4th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Unwin Park
13313 - 68 Avenue
Saturday, May 3, 2008
10am - 2pm

What you can do at Surrey's 4th annual Arbor Day!

Plant trees to imporve the park!
Ride in a bucket truck to the top of a tree
Climb a tree (with the help of an arborist)
Meet a Sasquatch and a Douglas-fir tree!
Enjoy a fun-filled day with family, friends and neighbours
Get your face painted
Take a seedling home with you to plant in your own yard
For more information call Environmental Programs at 604-501-5158

Annual Fingerling Festival
http://www.noonscreek.org/
Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 11-3 pm
At the Noons Creek Hatchery and New Skating Arena in Port Moody

Help us release young chum salmon into Noons Creek so they can begin their journey to the ocean. Musical performances by BOBS and LOLO - back again by popular demand! Bobs and Lolo will give 3 thirty minute performances at 11:15 am, 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm.

Crafts, community displays, raffle, door prizes, fair trade coffee for sale, and more.

The Port Moody Ecological Society is located in the city of Port Moody, situated at the eastern end of Burrard Inlet, about 18 km east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Book Sales Across our Community Libraries
Book sales are an affordable and fun way to expand your reading collection while supporting your library. Most sales are held during business hours on the day of the sale with some exceptions. Please contact individual libraries for specific details.

FVRL Book Sales for 2008
Pitt Meadows May 3, 2008 - 10:00am-4:00pm
May 6 & 7, 2008 - 10:00am-8:00pm

BC Special Olympics- North Shore Walkathon
Walk the seawall from Ambleside to Dundarave Beach in support of North Shore Special Olympics programs. Registration starts at 9am.
Info: www.sobcnorthshore.ca
Ambleside Park start
Saturday, May 3 10am start

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

Southridge Country Fair, Sat May 3
Southridge School Country Fair
Time:9AM - 4PM
Date:May 3, 2006
Location:2656 160th Street

The annual Country Fair is a community building event. There will be all kinds of entertainment, games, rides, recycled treasures and food. There will be fun for the entire family.

CIRKIDS PRESENTS - FULL CIRCLE CIRCUS
May 1-4 at the PNE Garden Auditorium
Full Circle Circus takes a look at an old fashioned circus complete with ringmasters, lion tamers and clowns. The show takes place at a museum exhibit celebrating the original one ring circus. The excitement begins when the exhibit comes to life, pulling a group of visitors into the action! Trapeze, unicycles, aerial dance, juggling and a few surprises..a thrilling experience for the whole family!
For more info and showtimes check out www.vtix.com or call (604) 737-7408

Cinco de Mayo Skydive Festival May 03, 2008
This event is fast growing into an early season Skydive Festival Boogie with Skydivers coming from all over Canada to try formation jumps and free fly events. There will also be music food, showers and toilets, heaps of car parking, chairs and tables and a BBQ area for people to come and have a picnic. This is also another fantastic spectator event for the whole family so people are encouraged to bring along their cameras. Most of this entire event is free for all spectators to attend.

Dates: May 2, 3, and 4th
Location: 5112 Gladwin Rd
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

www.vancouver-skydiving.bc.ca

Michael's Craft Stores
Saturday
05/03/2008 1pm—2pm The KnackSM Demo FREE Mother's Day Demo Powered by Plaid
Join us for a fun wood letters demo powered by Plaid. Kids ages 5–12 are invited to learn how to create a great Mother's Day present for FREE.

Michael's Craft Stores
Saturday
05/03/2008 10am—12pm The KnackSM
Saturdays Keepsake Handprint Powered by Activa, Royal & Langnickel and DecoArt
Join us for a fun activity on Saturday! Create a keepsake handprint powered by Activa, Royal & Langnickel and DecoArt. Kids ages 5–12 are invited to join 30-minute sessions at 10am, 10:30am, 11am or 11:30am. $5 per child—supplies included. All stores
US & Canada

20th Annual Burnaby Rhododendron Festival
Sunday, May 4, 2008
9:30 AM - 4:00 pm
free admission!

Burnaby, BC – Join us on Sunday May 4th for the 20th Annual Burnaby Rhododendron Festival in Deer Lake Park. This unique “green” community festival produced by the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society features a blend of horticulture and art in the heart of Deer Lake Park. Highlights include free horticultural workshops, specialty products for the avid gardener, commercial plant sales, handmade pottery sales, a silent auction and hands-on activities and entertainment. Guest speaker Carolyn Herriot of Global TVs “Get Up and Grow” will generate a great deal of interest as she discusses food gardening for the future. You can even adopt your own rhododendron seedling and learn all about it’s care and nurturing at the Rhododendron Culture and Adopt-a-Rhodo Workshop.

Other festival highlights:

A special early bird tour with naturalist George Clulow will reveal the “Bird Life of Deer Lake Park”. Please call 604-205-3003 to pre-register.
Zox of the Forest and the Canadian Mother Goose will amuse all ages as they rove throughout the festival site.

Bluegrass, swing, classical and country music will fill the air. Children of all ages take pride as they fly their hand made kites high in the sky over Deer Lake Park.
The Mad Science organization will spark imaginative learning as children create their own slime and learn some cool science. There’s something for everyone at this event so bring the entire family!

For more information go to www.brags.ca or call 604-291-6864

Rob Kapilow’s FAMILY MUSIK:The Four Seasons
Sunday, May 4, 2008 | 3 pm
More Information at www.musicinthemorning.org

If the bitter sting of icy rain were transformed into music for an orchestra, what would it sound like? If the tenderness of a lilting summer breeze took the form of a dance, what would it look like? Join acclaimed family entertainer Rob Kapilow along with the Vancouver Family Musik Orchestra, a chamber chorus, and two professional dancers for some whirling, twirling, blustery good fun–rain or shine. The most theatrical of Rob’s Family Musik concerts, The Four Seasons has lots of opportunities for kids to participate, including on-stage "improv" with the dancers and in-seat learning, grooving, and laughing.

Music in The Morning presents
Rob Kapilow’s FAMILY MUSIK: The Four Seasons
Sunday, May 4, 2008, 3 pm
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia, 6265 Crescent Road
Ticket Prices: Adults: $28 | Seniors: $26 | Students: $25 | Youth (16 and under): $14
Tickets available at the Chan Centre Ticket Office (in person sales only) and Ticketmaster (service charges apply) 604.280.3311 or www.ticketmaster.ca

Steveston Launches the First Annual Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market
Opening day - Festivities commence at 10:45 a.m.

Join the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market for it’s Grand Opening on Sunday May 4th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site*. The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. with opening remarks and the inaugural tossing of the salmon to commemorate the opening of Steveston’s new market.

Opening day activities include; live music and entertainment including performances by German Kids Richmond; children’s activities; and a celebration with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in honour of their 2008 opening.

May 4 - September 28, 2008, every SUNDAY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Steveston Village (Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site parking lot located at 12138 Fourth Avenue). Info: 604-880-9936 or website
www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com

Over fifty vendors will come together in the charming waterfront community of Steveston, B.C. for the first annual outdoor Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market. Offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, flowers, plants, and unique works by local artisans, the Market opens weekly on Sundays from 11am- 4pm from May 4 - September 28, 2008. Located in the parking lot of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site*, the Market promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event.

Langley Walk Scavenger Hunt
Fort Langley
Sunday, May 4 2008
11:00am

For a complete list of Youth Week events in Langley see: www.city.langley.bc.ca/LangleyYouth.shtml

Sun, May 4, 2008 10:00am - 3:00pm
46TH ANNUAL LANGLEY WALK

The 46th Annual Langley Walk will take place at the Fort Langley Park (corner of Nash Street & St Andrews Ave) Sunday, May 4. There are 2 routes to choose from: 5km & 10km. Registration begins at 10am. The walk begins at 11am. This is a free family event. Enjoy the day as you walk, run, bike or roll your way through one of the routes. Relax afterwards with live entertainment, clowns, refreshments and trophy presentations. First 1000 finishers receive as commemorative crest! For more information call 604-533-6086 or visit www.tol.bc.ca.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Guided Walk
WhenSun, May 4, 8am – 10am
WhereSunnyside Acres Urban Forest, Surrey

Sunday May 4 Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Guide Walk 8:00 a.m. Join Roy Strang on a walking tour to find out about the wonderful flora and fauna of this natural environment. Walk is for all ages. Suitable footwear is recommended and binoculars can be an asset. Free event. Host: Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society Meet: at the parking lot off 24th Avenue between 148th and 144th Streets. Wheelchair accessible Info: 604-535-3507

FREE Breastfeeding and Nutrition Workshops Presented by Cherish Childbirth Care

Are you pregnant? Do you want to breastfeed? Want to learn how to nourish yourself so you can nourish your baby? Come Celebrate International Doula Month at one of three FREE Breastfeeding and Nutrition Workshops Presented by Cherish Childbirth Care

May 4th: 10a-12p Vie Maternity
www.viematernityboutique.com
1038 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

May 5th: 7p-9p Nima’ma
www.nimama.ca
2938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

May 25th: 10a-12p Belly & Beyond
www.bellybeyond.com
4118 Main Street, Vancouver

Tips and tricks for successful breastfeeding. How to nourish yourself while breastfeeding
What a Doula is and how she can help you during labour and after your baby arrives
Registration required. Partners welcome. Snacks, refreshments and prizes! 10% OFF shopping party after workshops.Space is limited • Call 604-626-1079

Richmond Library Hosts Thai Culture Event
Richmond Public Library

Come and enjoy the richness of Thai culture at a free program featuring dance, crafts, food, games and more. Richmond Public Library is partnering with the Royal Thai Consulate General in Vancouver to present Thai Culture (program #225) on May 4th from 3-5 p.m. in the lecture hall at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, located at 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but registration is necessary. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6412 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm. The program is suitable for families and will be in English.

“This program is being held to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, and people can enjoy watching fruit crafting, a Thai food demonstration, Thai dancing, games and a DVD presentation,” said Wendy Jang, coordinator of multilingual services. “It will be a lot of fun and people will have the chance to learn more about the Thai culture,” added Jang.

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 11 AM

Come join our team "Walk for Steph" on our 6th Annual Walk a Block For Lupus
at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam BC - This is a 2K walk to raise money and awareness for Lupus.

Hats and t shirts will be available to purchase for $10 each and there will be a raffle - tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.
We offer a complimentary lunch to all participants and a chance to win some great prizes.

For more information or to obtain pledge forms contact Judy or Steph at 604-942-5787
or zues02@shaw.ca or judy@coronationinsurance.com

Hope to see you there!

Bell's walk for Kid's Help Phone
http://www.bellwalkforkids.ca/

On Sunday May 4th, in more than 50 communities across the country, thousands of Canadians will step out to help out.

Last year, almost 20,000 walkers raised $3 million for Kids Help Phone – Canada’s only free, 24 hour, anonymous and confidential phone and web counseling service for kids. This year? It’s up to you!

Walk and collect pledges to earn great incentive prizes.

Every dollar raised will help ensure Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors can always be there with the support and hope kids need and deserve.

So grab your friends, family and co-workers, start raising funds and join us on May 4th!

You can win even more prizes when you raise pledges online!

Tynehead Hatchery Open House
Tynehead Regional Park
5/4/2008
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

http://www.tyneheadhatchery.ca

Find out what goes on at the hatchery. Come for a tour and help us release salmon into the Serpentine River. There will be lots of activity for the kids. 2008 is the 20th Anniversary of the Serpentine Enhancement Society, a non-profit, volunteer society who operate the hatchery. Find out how you can become involved in helping to maintain healthy streams.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Guided Walks
Sunday, May 4, Saturday, May 17, Sunday, May 25.

Join Roy Strang on this series of walking tours to discover the wonderful flora and fauna of this natural environment. This walk is suitable for all ages. Suitable footwear is recommended and binoculars can be an asset. All walks meet at 8am. Meet at the parking lot off 24th Ave., between 148th and 144th Street. FREE event!

Hosted by the Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society.
Address: 2598 144th Street, Surrey
604-535-3507

7th Annual Run, Walk & Roll for the Kids
May 4, 2008 9:30am
Bear Creek Park 13750 88 Avenue
http://www.centreforchilddevelopment.ca/events.htm

Run, walk or roll, collect pledges, have fun and make a difference that matters to children with special needs and their families.

For more information, please call the Centre for Child Development at 604-584-1361.

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Youth recognition awards - May 2
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

5/4/2008
Time(s): 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us at the Hoy Creek Hatchery to release salmon fry into the creek. The young salmon will then begin their long journey to the Pacific Ocean. This free family event is held rain or shine. Free parking at Pinetree Community Centre and City Hall.

Location: Hoy Creek Hatchery: immediately west of the Princess Gate apartments at 2975 and 2985 Princess Crescent. Accessible by foot, west of Town Centre Boulevard and north of Guildford Way.
Contact Info.: 604.927.6536

CIRKIDS PRESENTS - FULL CIRCLE CIRCUS
May 1-4 at the PNE Garden Auditorium
Full Circle Circus takes a look at an old fashioned circus complete with ringmasters, lion tamers and clowns. The show takes place at a museum exhibit celebrating the original one ring circus. The excitement begins when the exhibit comes to life, pulling a group of visitors into the action! Trapeze, unicycles, aerial dance, juggling and a few surprises..a thrilling experience for the whole family!
For more info and showtimes check out www.vtix.com or call (604) 737-7408

Cinco de Mayo Skydive Festival May 03, 2008
This event is fast growing into an early season Skydive Festival Boogie with Skydivers coming from all over Canada to try formation jumps and free fly events. There will also be music food, showers and toilets, heaps of car parking, chairs and tables and a BBQ area for people to come and have a picnic. This is also another fantastic spectator event for the whole family so people are encouraged to bring along their cameras. Most of this entire event is free for all spectators to attend.

Dates: May 2, 3, and 4th
Location: 5112 Gladwin Rd
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

www.vancouver-skydiving.bc.ca

FREE Breastfeeding and Nutrition Workshops Presented by Cherish Childbirth Care

Are you pregnant? Do you want to breastfeed? Want to learn how to nourish yourself so you can nourish your baby? Come Celebrate International Doula Month at one of three FREE Breastfeeding and Nutrition Workshops Presented by Cherish Childbirth Care

May 5th: 7p-9p Nima’ma
www.nimama.ca
2938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

May 25th: 10a-12p Belly & Beyond
www.bellybeyond.com
4118 Main Street, Vancouver

Tips and tricks for successful breastfeeding. How to nourish yourself while breastfeeding
What a Doula is and how she can help you during labour and after your baby arrives
Registration required. Partners welcome. Snacks, refreshments and prizes! 10% OFF shopping party after workshops.Space is limited • Call 604-626-1079

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Youth recognition awards - May 2
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

Salmon Leave Home

The Hoy/Scott Creek Watershed Society is hosting its annual Salmon Leave Home event on Sunday, May 6th 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hoy Creek Hatchery. This event provides an opportunity for families to release young salmon fry into Hoy Creek where they will start their long journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Participants will be releasing young Coho salmon that have been raised from the egg stage at the Hatchery. Once released into the creek, these young salmon will have a treacherous journey to the Ocean where they will live for several years before returning to the creek. The return of the salmon is celebrated each fall during the annual Salmon Come Home event.

The Hatchery is located west of Pinetree Community Centre off of Princess Crescent. Parking is prohibited on Princess Crescent, but participants can park either at Coquitlam City Hall or Douglas College and walk to the Hatchery via the Hoy Creek Trail . Donations will be accepted in support of the stewardship activities of the Hoy/Scott Creek Watershed Society and the event will continue until all salmon have been released.

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Youth recognition awards - May 2
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

Mother’s Day Yarn Cards
AT SURREY MUSEUM
17710-56A Avenue
For information call 604-592-6956

Try “painting with yarn” and make a colourful butterfly or flower on a quality paper card. Or create your own design to decorate your special card for Mom this Mother’s Day. Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

Wed, May 7 from 2:00pm-3:00pm
1 session $6 (3-6yrs)

Wednesday May 7 Nature Child 10 am
http://www.chilliwackblueheron.com/events/calendar.html

Come explore bugs and other little creatures at the Heron Reserve with your preschool child and toddlers. We will play and walk and explore!

May 1 - 7
Youth Week
Youth recognition awards - May 2
Surrey Arts Centre | Doors Open 7pm
www.youthweek.surrey.ca
Events happening all over Surrey. See colour insert for more information.

The Dream Team Dance Festival
May 8 - 11, 2008
Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Avenue
http://www.arts.surrey.ca

Dancers from studios around the province, ranging in age from 4 years to adult, will compete in jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical, hip hop, modern and musical theatre. Tickets are available at the door only.

Tickets: $5/day, $8/two days, $12/three days, $15/four days

A Family Fair: South Delta’s 3rd Annual Baby & Family Fair - the best one yet!
Saturday May 10th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Wintemute Boys & Girls Club
4727 Arthur Drive, Ladner

Face painting, Princess Pampering Station & Mother's Day Crafts
Kids Yoga Demo's & Baby Photo Contest
Local Moms selling products & services from their home based business
Snack bar sponsored by Smarty's Consignment
Entertainment by Fanny StarChild
Adults $2 Kids FREE

*Net Proceeds to Delta Hospital for an Infant Resuscitator

Asian Heritage Day
AT SURREY MUSEUM
17710-56A Avenue
For information call 604-592-6956

Watch colourful demonstrations and performances by local Asian groups, then learn the Japanese craft of origami as you make a paper kimono and samurai helmet!

Saturday, May 10 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Drop in, By Donation

Mother’s Day Gift Basket
AT SURREY MUSEUM
17710-56A Avenue
For information call 604-592-6956

Give something special this Mother’s Day-a hand-woven basket you made yourself, ready to fill with little treasures or treats. Mom will cherish your creation for years to come! Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

1 session $8 (8-12yrs)
Sat, May 10 from 10:30am-12:30pm

Blue Box Toys
AT HISTORIC STEWART FARM
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
604-592-6956

Join Surrey's Dr. Recycle as he shows you how to make amazing things from common items that we put into our blue box. Lots of fun and interesting creations can be made with what we usually toss out! Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 10 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
1 session $6 (7-11yrs)

Vancouver College Mayfair
Vancouver College is located at the corner of 38th Avenue and Hudson Street (near 41st and Granville) in Vancouver, BC
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

An old fashioned Spring Carnival complete with a Food Fair, Games, Rides, Bingo, Flea Market, Merchandise tents, Silent auction, Plants & Flowers and much more. Information, 604-516-9938

Move for health day - Burnaby
Join in a number of free activities for the whole family. Come out and be active!

We all know that physical activity—taking a walk, riding a bike, dancing or playing—simply makes us feel better. But regular physical activity brings about many other benefits. Not only can it improve and maintain good health, it can also bring with it important social and economic advantages. Regular physical activity benefits communities and economies in terms of reduced health care costs, increased productivity, better school performance, lower worker absenteeism and turnover, increased productivity and increased participation in sports and recreational activities. Move for Health, a worldwide initiative, promotes the importance of physical activity. Events are taking place all over Burnaby during this special celebration. Join us to make Burnaby an active community!

Lots of free activities, visit this web site for more information!

Hall's Prairie Country Market
Hall's Prairie Elementary 18035 8th Avenue, Surrey BC
10am-3pm
May 10, 2008
Free Admission

9th Annual Country Market at Hall's Prairie Elementary School. Fun for the whole family! This year we have a live auction starting at 11:30am. Also, crafters, a garden centre, bake sale, fraser amusement rides for the kids, a garage sale and a concession stand. The Country Market raffle this year features a computer for the grand prize. Second prize is an 8GB iPod and third prize is $100 cash. This event raises money for the school. The majority of funds raised at this event will again be going to a new school playground.
For Information:
Call Jill Adamovich @ 604-534-8664 or email jill_adamovich@shaw.ca

Join us at the 7th Annual Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair!
May 10th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
At the Community History Centre & Lynn Valley Elementary School
3203 Institute Road (near Lynn Valley Rd. & Mountain Highway)

Hundred of students' history projects will be showcased with dozens of heritage-themed activities and performances.

See Yukon Dan, the Goldpanning man; the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, the Eagle Song Dancers and much more!

Phone: 604.990.3700 Ext. 8016 for information.

CityFest 101 and Skate Jam
Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:00:00 PM
Ends: 4:00:00 PM

Lonsdale Skate Park and Norseman Park

This youth organized event will include a wide range of activities including a skateboard competition, interactive tile mosaic project, art gallery of young artists work, recording booth, plus an exciting line-up of local bands and musicians, prizes, free food and giveaways. This unique event is suitable for the whole family.

You’re Invited!
Goats and Gumboots
Mahon Park Community Fair
Saturday, May 10, 2008
11:00am – 3:00pm
Mahon Park, near the intersection of Jones Avenue and 19th Street.
Follow the signs to the “Hidden Meadow”.

Come see the goats eating invasive plants in Mahon Park! Grab your friends, family and your best pair of gumboots and help the goats restore Mahon Park.

This event features live music, activities for kids, a native plant sale, tree planting, a contest for the most unique gumboots, food and more!

Link Address:
Goats & Gumboots Community Fair Poster

Saturday, May 10th, 1:00 pm
Native Daughters of British Columbia annual Mother’s Day Tea

The Native Daughters of British Columbia invite you to thier annual Mother's Day Tea and choosing of the 2008 May Queen and her Royal Court. Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Fort Langley Community Hall. Home Baking, plants, raffle, door prizes, adults $4.00 children $2.00.

BC Guide Dogs
Saturday, May 10th
Granville Island, Kids Market

BC Guide Dogs will be visiting Kids Market, and bringing along their newest members!
Come visit with the puppies and even sign up to sponsor one!
*For more information about BC Guide Dogs visit www.bcguidedog.com
11am - 3pm

Kids Workshop at Home Depot

Kids Workshops are free "How-To Seminars" designed for children ages 6 - 12, available monthly at all Home Depot Stores. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be educational, practical and lots of fun. The workshops teach kids do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Plus, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between Kids and parents.

Flower Pencil Holder - Mother's Day - Call a home depot near you!
Date: May 10 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

May 10, 2008 - Oct 11, 2008
Haney Farmers' Market - Pitt Meadows

Taking place on Saturdays beginning May 10th and ending October 11th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this lively Saturday morning market is located at Memorial Peace Park, and features locally made baked or grown products.

For information call 604-467-7433 or email haneyfarmmarket@hotmail.com.

Dundarave Farmers’ Market
Over 30 booths of organic cheeses, vegetables, fruit and honey.
Dundarave Village
Saturdays
May 10 through October 4 10am-4pm

Move for Health Day – May 10th - White Rock

SATURDAY, MAY 10 - Come out to Centennial Park to celebrate Move for Health Day on Saturday, May 10th.

Move for Health Day is a worldwide initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization to promote the importance of physical activity.

Join Mayor Judy Forster for a 3km or 5km neighborhood walk and get your free pair of Active White Rock socks. This leisurely and social excursion departs Centennial Park (14600 North Bluff Road) at 11am. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Centennial soccer field after the walk and be prepared to get active with bocce, croquet, badminton and soccer equipment provided for your pleasure.

Contact White Rock Leisure Services for more information 604-541-2161.
Address: 14600 North Bluff Road, White Rock

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Mother’s Day Tea
AT HISTORIC STEWART FARM
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
604-592-6956

Bring a special mom to a Victorian farmhouse for a tasty teatime. Select one of three seatings and enjoy cucumber sandwiches and home-baked goodies on the verandah, followed by a tour with costumed guides. Please pre-register by calling 604-592-6956.

Sunday, May 11
12noon-1:00pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
3:00pm-4:00pm
1 session $8 (6yrs+)

Mother’s Day Tea
Surrey Museum
604-592-6956

A special Mother’s Day Tea complete with cucumber sandwiches and home-baked goodies on the verandah. Pre-registration required. For children six years +. Three seatings to choose from. Cost: $8 per person. At 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey.

Mothers Day (Queen for a Day)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org

Come celebrate Mothers Day at the BC Museum of Mining. Treat Mom as if she was Copper Queen for a Day. Mother and 1 child visit for free!

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Kids Toonie Fun Run Challenge 2008

As part of the Port Coquitlam May Day Celebrations we present this challenge for school pride and prize money.

For every student who registers - their name and school will be recorded. The school that has the most students registered for the Kids Toonie Fun Run Challenge will win the prize purse. The more students who participate…….the better the school's chances are of winning.

This 2km Run is for students 12 years of age and under so sign up with all your friends for a great time. No 2nd or 3rd place……..WINNING SCHOOL TAKES ALL

Goody bags to the first 100 participants.
Race Date: Sunday 11th May 2008
Registration: 10:00am - 10:45am at Lions Park
Race Time: 11:00am
Cost: Only a Toonie
Location: Lions Park Port Coquitlam
The 2km route follows the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
The route is flat and fast. Suitable for runners and walkers.

MOTHERS DAY TEA ON A 1921 RAILCAR

The Port Moody Station Museum will once again be hosting their Annual Mothers Day Tea. Always a successful and delightful afternoon, we invite all mothers to visit us and enjoy a cup of tea and bakery treats aboard our Vintage 1921 Venosta Railcar.

Moms have been celebrated throughout time of course, and in recorded events in Egyptian, Greek and Roman times. The origins of a specific Mother's Day go all the way back to the 16th century and the practice of visiting one's "mother church" once a year. It was not until 1914 that North America recognized the first national Mother's Day to honour mothers whose sons had died in war. In some areas it is traditional to wait until Mothers Day to plant tomatoes.

"With this in mind," Jim Millar, Manager/Curator says, "We will be presenting a young tomato plant to the first thirty or so moms who enjoy tea on the train." Jim continues, "Mothers Day here at the Museum is a very special occasion and we see many of the same families year after year. Its warm, relaxing and a great experience for the whole family."

With fresh spring flowers and light entertainment, this Mothers Day will be a special one. Have tea and visit the new displays at the Port Moody Station Museum, all for only $5.00 per person.

The Port Moody Station Museum is located at 3734 Murray Street in Port Moody next to Rocky Point Park. The Museum is owned and operated by the non-profit Port Moody Heritage Society and as part of their mandate is to promote increased awareness and knowledge of Port Moody's rich heritage and history.

For more information on this or upcoming events, please call 604.939.1648.

May 11: Opening Day, Coquitlam Farmers' Market, 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam - parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion. Come and celebrate the start of the season at the Coquitlam Farmers Market! Opening Day will be full of fun activities, music, and fabulous fresh food! Bring Mom to the market and receive a special treat. Kids can join our Young Gardeners Planting project! Can't wait to see you there! Contact: Tabitha McLoughlin, 604-318-8966, info@makebakegrow.com. Website: www.makebakegrow.com

Kites in the Air!
May Fun Fly
http://www.bcka.bc.ca/Events.htm
Garry Point Park, Richmond
May 11, 2008

Come celebrate the bounty of BC! - Coquitlam Farmers Market Opening Day May 11th
Sundays May 11 - October 26, 2008
9am - 1pm
Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (Poirier & Winslow Sts.)

Farmers Market season is here again! The Coquitlam Farmers Market opens its 12th season in the Tri Cities community on Sunday May 11th. Join us from 9am – 1pm in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) for a day of kids’ activities and crafts and a special gift for Mom. What a great way to spend Mother’s Day! Kids can also participate in our Young Gardeners Planting project for one last round of planting. The YGPP encourages kids to grow their own flower or vegetable (planted at the market) and create a journal about their experience. Later in the season all participants will be invited back to the market to showcase what they grew!

The Coquitlam Farmers Market is open every Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, from May 11 to October 26, 2008

Vancouver's Children’s Festival
www.childrensfestival.ca
Vanier Park

May 12–19
Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world.
FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets available at Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone 604.280.3311.

Vancouver's Children’s Festival
www.childrensfestival.ca
Vanier Park

May 12–19
Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world.
FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets available at Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone 604.280.3311.

Following the formal ceremonies, light refreshments will be served and children will be invited to Emotions - a special performance by children's entertainer Marla Rosen.

The playground is located between the Play and Learn Centre and the North Delta Recreation Centre on 84th Avenue.

Vancouver's