stimulation for body and stroll http://victoriastroller.ca Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:03:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://victoriastroller.ca/images/M_images/logo2.gif http://victoriastroller.ca stimulation for body and stroll http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/185/100/ As you know, a lot of programs like StrongStart go on hiatus for the summer, but the calendar (http://victoriastroller.ca/component/option,com_events/Itemid,63/) is still filled with many excellent and stimulating programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Burnside Gorge Community Centre - Offers drop-in programs until August 19, including Babies at the Beach, an outdoor drop-in that meets at a different beach every Monday (except BC Day.) CRD - Nearly a dozen outdoor special events and drop-in... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:09:40 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/187/100/ Babies communicate Right From the Start Parents resond Right From the Start Build a strong foundation Right From the Start! Right From the Start shows you how to: * Be a more confident parent * Read baby’s cues * Give baby some space * Bring out the best in each other Location: Family Early Childhood Centre 2764 Jacklin Road (behind Ruth King Elementary School) Dates: Tuesdays,... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:11:50 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/186/100/ What's it like to be a farmer? Where does my food come from? How is it grown? Enjoy a rural ramble and explore answers to these questions on the “Tour of Farms on Sunday, July 25. Free, family-oriented, self-guided event – choose from 18 farms and winery sites to visit on the Saanich Peninsula, through the Cowichan Valley and north to Parksville. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where can I find a Tour map?... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:02:35 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/184/100/ Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:26:47 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/183/100/ June 5, 2010 – Ecostravaganza! Come for a fun, family celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ecole Mill Bay, 3175 Cobble Hill Rd, Mill Bay, includes kids’ carnival activities, 25 foot climbing wall, giant plant sale, eco-marketplace, used book sale, live stage, silent auction and much more. Learn about living green in the Cowichan Valley. Free admission. www.ecostravaganza.com (http://www.ecostravaganza.com) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:57:31 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/182/100/ info@swanlake.bc.ca (javascript:void(location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(105,110,102,111,64,115,119,97,110,108,97,107,101,46,98,99,46,99,97)+'?')), or www.swanlake.bc.ca (http://www.swanlake.bc.ca) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:53:51 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/181/100/ 8thAnnual Father’s Day Ceilidh in the Park Sunday, June 20, 2010 1:30 - 4 p.m. at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park Admission is free. Hosted by Irish tenor Bert Johnson, the whole family will be tapping their feet to live performances by fiddlers Calvin Cairns and Quinn Bachand, Jeremy Walsh, and the Victoria Fiddle Society Fiddlers Friends. Enjoy Celtic dancing performed by the O’Brian Irish Dancers and the Island Thyme Morris Dancers.“Ceilidh” is the... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:48:56 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/180/100/ Youth from across the Juan de Fuca region will be exhibiting art work about the environment they live in at the Dogwood Initiative’s This is My Home children’s art show. The Show will feature 40 paintings and drawings from the Port Renfrew, Saseenos, and Sooke Elementary Schools. After the opening reception pieces will be displayed at cafes and restaurants in Sooke for one month. This project is part of the Dogwood... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 14 May 2010 17:30:15 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/179/100/ Fairfield Gonzales Community Association Presents: A spring series of family events! Family Clothing/Book Exchange: Sat. May 15 · 10-12am · Fairfield Community Place · 1330 Fairfield Rd. Bring your unwanted clothing and books (kids’ and otherwise) to the foyer of the Fairfield Community Place to give to a new home, and go home with some new-to-you gems. Please - clean items in good condition only! -All items left at the end will be donated to charity. -We will... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 14 May 2010 17:14:33 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/178/100/ Saturday, April 24th, paraders assemble on the Legislature grounds at noon; parade starts at 12:30 p.m. http://www.earthwalkvictoria.ca/ (http://www.earthwalkvictoria.ca/) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:14:46 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/177/100/ Great Family Entertainment and Activities Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:40:15 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/176/100/ www.swanlake.bc.ca (http://www.swanlake.bc.ca) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:30:37 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/175/100/ Neal Estate Team's 11th Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 at Beaver Lake Park Easter Egg Hunt Begins 11am SHARP, Registration 10am 100% of All Proceeds to Children’s Miracle Network - B.C. Children’s Hospital Enjoy More Than 10,000 Chocolates, Face Painting, Crafts and Meet The Easter Bunny! Suggested Donation of $5 Per Child West Shore Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 3rd, 2010, Veteran's Memorial Park on Goldstream Avenue at Veteran's Parkway 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free hunt for kids up to... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/174/100/ For everyone who has ever skipped out on a community meeting because they didn't know what to do with the kids, here is your chance. This one should be of interest to anyone who lives, works or plays in Victoria. As part of the public consultation for the update of Victoria's Official Community Plan, there will be a big Community Forum this coming weekend at Crystal Gardens. Friday evening (March 26th) will feature mocktail hour... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/173/100/ Some community centres and programs are on hiatus during Spring Break (March 8-22,) so please call ahead of programs listed in the Playtime Calendar to avoid disappointment. (I can't remove individual occurrences of repeating events manually from the Calendar.) I have been notified that Burnside Gorge Community Association centre is closed March 15-18. One of their wonderful programs, Mother Goose, is on hiatus but accepting names for the April 19th set. Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:53:34 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/172/100/ Sunday, Feb 28 12-3 p.m. A family drop-in event on owls. Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:51:11 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/171/100/ Grandparent's Day at BC Maritime Museum (http://www.mmbc.bc.ca/happening.html#new) Friday, February 19 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM St. Margaret’s presents Children’s Author Diane Swanson (http://www.stmarg.ca/) Friday, February 19 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Chinese New Year Celebration (http://harbourliving.ca/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-in-victoria/2010-02-21/) Sunday, February 21 12:00 to 1:30 PM Family Sunday at the Art Gallery (http://aggv.bc.ca/family+sunday.aspx) Sunday, February 21 2:00 to 4:00 PM Burnside Gorge hosts An Olympic Recognition Event (http://www.burnsidegorge.ca/upcomingEvents.html) Sunday, February 21st 4:00 to 7:30 PM Kids Mega Sale (http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/~vimba/index.html) Saturday, February 27 9:30am - 12:30pm Phone: 250-642-4735 Winterfest at Pearkes (http://www.saanich.ca/resident/recreation/pdfs/2009WinterALGSkating.pdf) Sunday,... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:12:12 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/169/100/ The City of Victoria and Spirit Committee are hosting a free family event to celebrate the 2010 Olympic Games. February 12-14, Spirit Square (next to City Hall.) www.victoria.ca/livingcolours (http://www.victoria.ca/livingcolours) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/157/100/ BRAIN DEVELOPMENT LEARNING: MAKING SENSE OF THE SCIENCE July 16-20, 2010 Vancouver, BC Conference Website: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html (http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html) Hear cutting-edge research in neuroscience, developmental science, and mental health presented in ways that educators, clinicians, and parents can understand, see the immediate relevance of, and use. This is a conference for all those those trying to do their best in working with children and youth, wishing they... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/161/100/ Victoria Children's Museum to host world-famous attraction at world-class venue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Victoria, B.C. - Ask and you shall receive. No phrase is truer for the Victoria Children's Museum. After an opportunity to bring exhibits from Vancouver's TELUS World of Science over to the Capitol Region arose last year, the organization spent months searching for a suitable venue, and in the 11th hour, found a perfect fit. This March, Science World British Columbia will come... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/160/100/ Click here or on the ad below for more information and to nominate your favourites. (http://www.successby6victoria.ca/ey_awards.php) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:45:45 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/159/100/ New parents to receive Free Active Parent Passes to Greater Victoria Rec Centres: http://www.fitinfitness.ca/shared_postnatal.html Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:26:29 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/158/100/ The Playtime Calendar has been painstakingly updated for the new year: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Beans and Greens Storytime Blanshard Community Centre Burnside Gorge Community Centre Capital Regional District Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Cinecenta Esquimalt Recreation Centre Fairfield Community Centre Fernwood Community Centre Gordon Head Recreation Centre Henderson Recreation Centre Hillside Centre James Bay Community Project Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Libraries Mayfair Mall Mothering Touch Oak Bay Recreation Centre Oak Bay Lodge Oaklands Community Centre Panorama Recreation (Greenglade Community Centre) Pearkes Recreation Centre Preschoolers in the Park Saanich Commonwealth Place Saanich Neighbourhood Place Sooke Family Resource Centre Spiral Cafe Stars and Strollers Strongstart Tall... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:24:58 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/156/100/ Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:38:37 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/155/100/ Sorry to post this one week into December, but I am just welcoming my new son Emile, born on November 5th, 2009! Best Christmas gift ever. Happy holidays, everyone! Bear Wear 2009 Hotel Grand Pacific Now-Dec 20 Sidney Christmas Tree Festival Mary Winspear... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:45:07 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/154/100/ I received the following email today, and I hope this can help. There is now a category in the directory called H1N1 Flu Clinic Updates (http://victoriastroller.ca/directory/h1n1-flu-vaccine-clinics/) where all the flu clinics are listed. If you have a wireless mobile device (like a blackberry,) you can post wait times and updates in the reviews section to help other parents with young children plan their visits. Good luck, everyone. I follow your... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:49 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/153/100/ Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:21:23 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/152/100/ www.successby6victoria.ca (http://www.successby6victoria.ca) Please note -- this is not a concert, but an adult-focused event where children are also most welcome. Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:53:40 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/151/100/ info@compost.bc.ca (http://info@compost.bc.ca). Cost: By donation (suggested $10/family) Oldfield Orchards and Bakery Octoberfest Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 - 18 and 24 - 25, 10 am. - 4 p.m. Hayrides * Haunted house * Labrynth Cedar Tree Maze * Graveyard Alley * Haymaze * Candy Toss * Petting Farm, *Pumpkin Ring Toss * Pumpkin Lawn Bowling * Live Music and Entertainment * Coast Community Youth Team Face Painters * U-Pick Pumpkin Patch * Train Rides * Tickles the... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:05:49 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/150/100/ The Metchosin Community Association (MCA) invites you and your family to its Apple Festival (http://www.district.metchosin.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=79), Sunday, October 18 from 10:30am to 2:30pm on the Metchosin Community House grounds at 4430 Happy Valley Road. Events will be scheduled in coordination with the Farmer's Market so that you can shop for produce at the market as well as take in some of the Apple Festival activities. Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:23:33 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/149/100/ Bring your kids to see their favourite characters at the Best Buy Langford Grand Opening Celebration this weekend: Dora the Explorer - Saturday, October 17, 3- 5 p.m. Spider-Man - Sunday, October 18, 2-4 p.m. (and for the hockey tots) Trevor Linden, Friday, October 16, at 5 p.m. - first 300 people in line Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:13:57 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/148/100/ Malloween (http://www.hillsidecentre.com/events) Hillside Shopping Centre Friday, October 30th, 2009 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bring the kids for 'Malloween' fun including: facepainting, crafts, bouncy castle, photo booth and free candy bags! NOTE: Adults are not permitted to wear masks or have their faces fully painted. No accessories resembling a weapon permitted. www.burnsidegorge.ca (http://www.burnsidegorge.ca) Oak Bay Halloween Bonfire and Costume Parade 2009 (http://www.oakbaybc.org/Notices/OAK%20BAY%20HALLOWEEN%20BON%20FIRE%20web%20info.pdf): Bonfire will be lit in Fireman's Park 1703 Monterey (next to the fire hall) at... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:48:46 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/147/100/ Place: Cattle Point, Uplands Park Dates and Times: Saturday October 17, 1 to 4 pm and Sunday October 18, 1 to 4 pm Help remove invasive plants in the endangered Garry Oak Meadow. Volunteer hours of this event have helped to acquire federal grants for Oak Bay Parks to assess and manage more than 22 species at risk. Bring your tools (clippers, loppers, or saws), gloves, family and friends. Refreshments served at the Registration... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:29:41 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/146/100/ You'll find over 100 programs for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children listed in the calendar, more than half of which are free, and the rest cost less than 5 bucks per kid. Here is the list of completed updates: Blanshard Community Centre Burnside Gorge Community Centre Cedar Hill Recreation Centre CRD Nature Drop-In Programs Esquimalt Recreation Centre Fairfield Community Place Fernwood Community Association Gordon Head Recreation Centre GVPL Baby, Toddler and Family Storytimes Henderson Recreation Centre Hillside Shopping Centre Mayfair Shopping Centre Mothering Touch Oak Bay Lodge Oaklands Recreation... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:26:45 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/145/100/ As of Labour Day (September 7) - when we all get that back-to-school-and-real-life-resolutions feeling - we will lower the price of our drop-in Pre and Postnatal Yoga, Fitness and Activity classes from $15 per class to $12. With a 5-punch card the cost per class is only $11 and a 10-punch card brings it down to $10 per class! (Those moms who already have a punch card will get one free class to... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:28:56 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/143/100/ Congratulations to Katrina for winning 2 tickets to the Backyardigans show on September 10th! We hope you have a wonderful time! (For ticket info, please visit http://www.rmts.bc.ca/ (http://www.rmts.bc.ca/).) Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/142/100/ 2009 North Saanich Flavour Trail August 22-23, 2009 The 3rd annual North Saanich Flavour Trail (http://www.northsaanich.ca/) is a great opportunity for young children to view and experience hands-on activities at some of our local farms. The event takes place at farms, wineries, nurseries, markets and restaurants that promote and sell products produced in North Saanich. Find participating producers at How Many Miles to Your Mouth (http://www.northsaanich.ca/__shared/assets/Flavour_Trail_2009_Map2998.pdf)? Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:37:23 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/141/100/ Meet Dora the Explorer - Aug. 21 (12 - 3pm) Donate a school supply or non-perishable lunchbox food item for Fair Start (providing kids in need with back to school essentials) receive a ticket to meet Dora the Explorer. Ticket required for photo opportunity. Details available at Customer Service - 595-7154. Stuff the Bus - Aug. 21 - Sept. 11 Help us Stuff the Bus! Look for the Big Yellow Bus drop off... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/140/100/ The Victoria Stroller and High Tide Entertainment (http://www.hightideconcerts.net/) are giving away a pair of free tickets to The Backyardigans (http://www.nelvana.com) - Live on stage in Nanaimo and Victoria! Just send me an email (javascript:void(location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(109,101,108,105,115,115,97,64,118,105,99,116,111,114,105,97,115,116,114,111,108,108,101,114,46,99,97)+'?')) if you would like your name put into a random draw. Contest closes on August 31st. www.nelvana.com (http://www.nelvana.com) Who explores a coral reef, plays in an octopus's garden, and joins the jellyfish ballet... all before snack time? The Backyardigans!... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:18:46 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/139/100/ Mayfair Shopping Centre presents free drive-in movies (http://mayfair.shopping.ca/getmallevent?id=15550 mallid=may). They will be setting up a giant outdoor movie screen again and offering prizes and concession in the parking lot. Mall is open until 9 p.m. and movie usually starts at that time (after dusk.) Admittance is by pass only; pick up your pass each Saturday prior to that Thursday night's movie, while quantities last.Thursday, August 6 - ETThursday, August 13 - Dirty... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:01:11 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/138/100/ Begins tonight! Enjoy these live music concerts along with crafters, artists, face painting and concession. Event information: 475-5408 Free AdmissionTue, Aug 4 6:00 - 8:00pm Rutledge Parkfeaturing The Sutcliffes (Beatles)Tue, Aug 11 6:00 - 8:00pm Rutledge Parkfeaturing the Bill Johnson Blues BandTue, Aug 18 6:00 - 8:00pm Rutledge Parkfeaturing... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:53:37 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/137/100/ BC Day, Monday, August 3rd, 11:00 a.m. to Dusk @ St. Ann's Academy. Fun, free, family entertainment on the beautiful grounds of St. Ann's Academy, near Beacon Hill Park. Continuous onstage events and outdoor entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your picnic blankets! Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:43:16 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/136/100/ Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:16:37 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/135/100/ This website is all about finding low-cost, everyday things to do for the average parent or caregiver of under 6-year olds, and this city is bursting with FREE events and entertainment for families all summer long. Farmers Markets - free to wander, and kids love the bright colours, delicious scents, live music and cheerful crowds. Tuesdays: Centennial Square, Pandora Side, Downtown Victoria, 1:30-4:30 p.m.* Fernwood Community Market, Fernwood Square, 4:30-8... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:21:13 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/134/100/ Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:48:44 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/132/100/ Be sure to check out the Family Events (family-events.html) page, courtesy of HarbourLiving.ca (http://www.harbourliving.ca), to find great and affordable things to do with kids this weekend, includingForest Family Fun (http://harbourliving.ca/event/forest-family-fun/2009-07-18/) FREE Tours of CFB Esquimalt Navy Base (http://harbourliving.ca/event/free-tours-of-cfb-esquimalt-navy-base/2009-07-18/) Fun Day in the Park (http://harbourliving.ca/event/fun-day-in-the-park88/2009-07-18/) Moss Street Paint-In (http://harbourliving.ca/event/td-canada-trust-moss-street-paint-in/2009-07-18/) ALOHA DANCERS and THE TRADEWINDS (http://harbourliving.ca/event/aloha-dancers-and-the-tradewinds82/2009-07-19/) Cadboro Bay Festival 2009 (http://harbourliving.ca/event/cadboro-bay-festival-2009/2009-07-19/) Music in the Park with JACK (http://harbourliving.ca/event/music-in-the-park-with-jack/2009-07-19/) Seals! Seals! CRD Drop-in Event (http://harbourliving.ca/event/seals-seals150/2009-07-19/) The... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:13:10 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/131/100/ Thursday, July 16, 12 – 3 pm3873 Swan Lake RoadSnake songs, turtle tales and lizard laughs – come see our reptiles up close and personal. Facepainting, crafts, cameleons, lizards, turtles and snakes – fun for the whole family.Admission by donation.$3 charge for craft supplies.For more information contact the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary250.479.0211www.swanlake.bc.ca (http://www.swanlake.bc.ca) info@swanlake.bc.ca Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:24:35 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/130/100/ I am currently working on the Child-friendly Directory (directory/) of this website, and I find that I am collecting a number of links to resources--blogs, newsletters, meetup groups--which are being created by and for local parents. So, I've created a category to feature these links, called Local Parent Groups and Websites (directory/local-parent-groups-and-websites/), which includes both meetup.com groups and blogs, (and the title may evolve to support cottage industry products as well.) It... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:48 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/127/100/ Be sure to check out all the great things happening in July on the Family Events page (family-events.html)!Creatures of the Summer NightFriday, July 10, 7 – 9 pmAt the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary3873 Swan Lake Road Check out the nightlife at Swan Lake? Sharpen your night senses. We’ll use a grab-bag of tricks to discover how some animals are adapted to a nocturnal life. For families with children over 6 years.Pre-registration is required,... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:39:08 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/125/100/ Wishing all Dads the great day that you deserve! Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:24:25 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/120/100/ I love the Toy Box Toy Library at Vic West Y. I would like to compile a complete list of all the toy libraries in the capital region, but so far I've only found two. Please add a comment or send me an email me if you happen to know of any others!Sooke Family Resource Society, 105 – 2145 Townsend Road S, Sooke - The Toy and Equipment Lending Library has durable,... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/124/100/ Here is the best of what's happening in June: Brentwood Bay Festival (http://www.brentwoodbay.info) Saturday, June 6Parade begins on Wallace Drive at 9 a.m. and follows West Saanich Road up to Stellys Cross Road. Stroll through the park, and you'll find mini golf, bouncy clown, gladiator, roving clowns, facing painting, art in the park and more for kids of all ages! Head up to the Brentwood Veterinary Clinic and drop by the Petting Zoo!... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:29:47 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/121/100/ Join Trees for Tomorrow’s Children, a collaborative initiative to celebrate Child Care month, young children, their families and Nature!! Children and families will be invited to write wishes for their community and place them on a tree. These wishes will be collected and the trees planted in early childhood outdoor spaces.Where: Centennial Square, VictoriaWhen: Saturday, May 30th 2009, 1:00-3:00 pmWith: Entertainment, Collection of Wishes, Music, Dancing and FunHosted by the Regional Child Care Council. Supported... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Mon, 25 May 2009 18:50:16 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/119/100/ Happy Mother's Day! I hope that you get the beautiful day that you deserve.14th Annual Mother's Day Paint-In and Craft Fair (http://www.hatleypark.ca/special-events/paint-in.htm) May 10th, Hatley Park, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.This annual event attracts more than 3,000 people annually and showcases many of Vancouver Island's finest artisans and crafters. The Paint-In is set in a breathtaking outdoor setting highlighting magnificent Hatley Castle with its surrounding gardens.Mother's Day Concert (http://www.saanich.ca/resident/community/calendar.html) May 10th, Playfair Park, 2:30... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 03 May 2009 21:06:46 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/117/100/ Yes, I did hear right -- Earth Walk and Environmental Fair happens today, Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 noon, starting at the Legislature Lawns and ending with a festival at Centennial Square. www.earthwalkvictoria.ca (http://www.earthwalkvictoria.ca/) Thanks for the tip, Erica (http://www.nouvellemama.com)! Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:51:00 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/116/100/ During my last round of updates to the Playtime Calendar at the beginning of April, some of the events (i.e. Fairfield, Oaklands, Mayfair Mall and James Bay Community Project) defaulted to appear daily in the calendar, rather than on the selected dates. I am very sorry for any disappointment or frustration which this may have caused. This general glitch has been fixed and the listings brought up to date. A great thank you... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:48:38 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/114/100/ Cedar Hill Recreation Centre (http://www.gov.saanich.bc.ca/resident/recreation/chrc.html) This family friendly event offers a variety of local performers, magicians, stilt walkers, story telling, hands-on arts and crafts activities and art exhibitions.  As part of the Celebration of the Arts, Cedar Hill Pottery Club hosts their annual sale with a variety of both functional and imaginative ceramic forms. Everyone is welcome. 20th Annual TC10K (http://www.tc10k.ca) Sunday, April 26th Even if you're not running this exciting annual race, come downtown on April 26th and... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:54:30 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/112/100/ info@victoriastroller.ca (javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(105,110,102,111,64,118,105,99,116,111,114,105,97,115,116,114,111,108,108,101,114,46,99,97)+'?'). Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:58:48 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/110/100/ Bird Walks Join our birding naturalists, Ian Cruickshank on Sunday and Jack Sutherland on Wednesday, for an informed walk around Swan Lake, discovering returning and nesting birds. Bring your binoculars, wear shoes for muddy trails and meet in the parking lot. DATE: Sundays and Wednesdays TIME: 9:00 am       COST: donations Our Beautiful Butterflies Annie Pang's Series 1 display of poetographs features spring butterflies intermingled with a few early moths, birds and other "friends" married together in... Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:16:45 +0100 http://victoriastroller.ca/content/view/107/100/ Free Kindergym at Cedar Hill (http://victoriastroller.ca/component/option,com_events/Itemid,63/task,view_detail/agid,188/year,2009/month,01/day,09/) is cancelled on Friday March 20th due to spring break.  Other playgroups may be cancelled this week too, so please call ahead to avoid disappointment. Blog - Victoria Stroller Blog Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:27:13 +0100