For the 24th year in a row, the province of British Columbia has proclaimed January 27 as Family Literacy Day.  Local libraries have a host of terrific events lined up to celebrate Literacy Day. Fort building, concerts, story time and more are part of the events planned. If you know
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year events around Metro Vancouver! If you haven’t been to a Lunar New Year event before, mark these great events on your calendar. They are welcoming and full of fun for all members of your family. Many are free or low-cost,
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House on January 27th with a full afternoon of songs, dance, snacks, and crafts! This event is free, but registration is required. Arts and Crafts time runs from 12pm-3pm, with a Mandarin storytime from 12-12:30, an English storytime from 1-1:30pm, and a Cantonese storytime
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Children are the future, and Science World wants to empower them to use their creativity and innovation to change the world. Opening January 26th, Science World’s newest exhibition is called “Dream Tomorrow Today” and invites visitors into a space where anything is possible. With the power of STEAM (Science, Technology,
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Talk about a great form of exercise! Snowshoeing is becoming an increasingly popular sport for families. When the kids are super little (and mom and dad are in good shape) tucking the kids into kid-carrying backpacks and heading out for a snowshoe is a great outing. I’m sure some families
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St. Andrew’s monthly Vespers will feature Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks!.\ Linda is an accomplished musician and a singer: combined with her lyrical, flexible voice and rhythmic sensitivity, she is a natural improviser. Linda’s rhythm section includes Michael Toth, guitar, Mark Bender, bass and Buff Allen, drums. Jazz Vespers When: January
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If your kids are like mine, a mere dusting is enough snow to warrant pulling out the magic carpets and sleds. Grab your toques, mitts, pack some hot chocolate and get ready to fly down hillsides. Remember to always pack a change of clothes because no matter how well you
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The PuSh Festival is an international performing arts festival that features exciting and contemporary performances from performers around the world. The festival includes world premieres and examines the themes of injustice, migration, artificial intelligence, displacement, and labour. Tickets are on sale for the events here. PuSh Festival: When: January 18
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Join LEPS (Langley Environment Partners Society) and MEC to fix your broken or damaged outdoor gear! This special event aims to repair camping gear, bikes, and outdoor wear. Attendees will also receive 15% off new items in store. Check out other Repair Cafe events: Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, South
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Do you have a box of stuff that you’ve been meaning to fix, but haven’t gotten around to? Bring it to the Repair Cafe in South Surrey and have it fixed for FREE! Repair Cafes are a great way to learn how to repair small household items instead of disposing
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