Summer Activity Guide-Free Publicity for Kids Summer Programs in NW

Get the word out about your New West Summer Programs for children and families for FREE!  The New West Early and Middle Childhood Committees are producing their hugely popular Summer Activity Guide again this year. See the 2011 Guide here:  Summer Activity Calendar 2011 Deadline for submissions is April 8th–don’t miss it!  Submission forms here: [...]

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Free Whooping Cough Immunization Clinic in New West March 1st

On March 1st there will be a vaccination clinic for Whoooping Cough at Spirit of the Children. Details: WhoopingCoughCLinicFlyer  Everyone welcome! CORRECTION: This clinic is intended for Aboriginal Families, and not open to the general public. We appologize for any confusion or inconvenience.

Workshops, Events for Parents and Child Care Providers from CCRR

The YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral produces these quarterly newsletters for Parents and Child Care Providers, with an almost BOTTOMLESS bucket of fantastic workshops, events, and interesting articles about child development….Take a moment to have a look, you will be glad you did!  CCRR Parent Page Spring 2012  and  CCRR Care Providers Spring 2012

Lead Change in Your World

An opportunity for Leadership learning with United Way and Royal Roads:  Leadership Vancouver Brochure  Application deadline is March 1st.

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Spring Family Fun at NW Family Place!

Check out the activities at New West Family Place for parents or grandparents and kids 0 to 5 years:  Family Place March 2012 front   and  Family Place March 2012 back .  You’ll find parenting programs, clothing exchange, play time, and more!

New West Aboriginal Literacy Feast March 14th!

Don’t miss this popular annual family event! Details here: Lit Feast poster 2012 Learn about Aboriginal food, culture and traditions! Each child will take home a Literacy Kit including an Aboriginal story book and a recipe book. Enjoy clam chowder and turkey bannockwiches! Learn how to make bannock! Learn how to whip soapberries!Experience Aboriginal Storytelling [...]

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RBC Grant for After School Programs

RBC is offering grants for after school programs. Details here:RBC Grant 2012  Deadline is March 12th.

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Canadians want more Child Care Funding

According to a McAllister Opinion Research poll, the majority of Canadians think the feds should invest more money into making it easier for Canadians to start and raise families. 85% of Canadians want to spend more time with their families 60% want the government to enact policy changes that make it easier to raise a [...]

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Girl Guides Bulletin

Girl Guides bulletin Read the Winter 2012 issue of GuidingMatters to find out what’s been happening in Guiding acroos Canada and for a sneak peek at what’s to come.  (source: www.nacy.ca )

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Work and Family/ Fascinating Families

The Vanier Institue of the Family’s new publications Transition Magazine on Work and Family, Fascinating Families on family and cultural traditions. (Source: www.nacy.ca )

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