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SEPTEMBER 2010

1st Annual West End Fest and Canuck Place Fundraiser
September 10, 5:30 - 10 pm
Join this brand-new evening event and party. West End Fest is a night full of fun with something for everyone. Featuring incredible food and beer garden, great live bands, and an opportunity to raise funds for Canuck Place Children's Hospice. Carnival-style games, roving performers, main-stage bands, Kidz Zone, inflatables, arts and crafts, drop-in street hockey (all ages; bring your sticks and equipment) and more. Free admission and activities.
Location: West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC
Info: 604-257-8333

Kidswapmeet
September 11, 10 am - 1 pm
150 vendors selling new and gently used kids' items. All indoor. Arrive early for the best selection. Doors open at 9 am for $5 admission (kids are free) or at 10 am for $2 admission.
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 - 176 Street, Cloverdale, BC
Info: 604-513-8880 or email kidswapmeets@hotmail.com

Southlands Country Fair
September 12, 10 am - 4 pm
The Southlands Riding Club is hosting the 9th Annual Southlands Country fair. A fun-filled day for the whole family, with pony rides, horse entertainment, a petting farm, live music, a farmers' market, carnival games and more. Rain or shine. Entry by donation. Some activities may cost a small fee, but there are plenty of free activities as well.
Location: Southlands Riding Club, 7025 MacDonald Street, Vancouver, BC
Info: 604-351-5522 or www.southlandsridingclub.com

Great Canadian Annual Shoreline Cleanup
September 18 - 26
Register to participate in the Great Canadian Annual Shoreline Cleanup. With over 1,000 cleanup sites registered across Canada, it's not too late to register as a site coordinator or a cleanup participant (register by Sept. 17). Help clean up the litter and stop one of the most widespread pollution problems endangering our waterways and oceans.
Info: www.shorelinecleaup.ca

cefa Langley Open House
September 27, 5 - 7 pm
An open house to give local families a chance to see cefa's beautiful school and find out more about their options for their child's education. Core Education & Fine Arts is Canada's first junior kindergarten school. It is highly recognized for its leading academic program, as well as its excellent curriculum in the fine arts and athletics, designed to develop and challenge young children intellectually and physically. cefaBaby - ages 9 mos to 2 years. JK1, JK2, JK3 - 3 to 5 years.
Location: 19950 88th Avenue East, at the 200th St Hwy 1 westbound interchange, Langley, BC
Info: 604-881-2332 or www.cefa.ca

OCTOBER 2010

Halloween on the Heights
October 30, 3:30 - 9 pm
On the Heights, Halloween belongs in the neighbourhood. Start the fun early with fireworks on Friday, Oct. 29 at 8:15 pm at Gilmore Community School. Then on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Hastings Street from Boundary to Gamma will be buzzing with little ghosts and goblins. Participating Heights merchants will hand out candy and treats to anyone in costume. The adventure continues from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Confederation Park, where you can take a ride on the Halloween Train in the Dark. Be sure to join this deliciously spooky (but not too spooky!) evening filled with yummy treats and a magical touch of community spirit!
Location: Along Burnaby's Hastings Street, from Gamma Avenue to Boundary Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Info: 604-294-8899 or www.burnabyheights.com/halloween

NOVEMBER 2010

Kids Swap Meet
November 13, 9 am - 1 pm
New and gently used items for sale. Everything for baby and beyond. Rent a table to make yourself a profit.
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 6050 176 Street, Cloverdale, BC
Info: 604-588-9919

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Urbanbaby & Toddler Magazine, 2010
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