Story Walk Wednesday
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6pm at Francis/King Regional Park Get outside and experience a nature walk along your favourite user-friendly trail while stopping to enjoy an illustrated children’s book. A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will be there to bring the story to life. Meet at the Francis/ King Nature Centre off Munn Rd. All ages. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks
Make Your Own Lantern
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1:30pm at Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library Join artist Jennifer Witvliet and create beautiful lanterns that you can carry in the Salish Sea Lantern Festival. All materials provided. Thanks to ArtSEA. Ages 6-12 years. Please register. virl.bc.ca
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Vic West Toy Library
9:30am at HighPoint Community Church 949 Fullerton Ave Every other Saturday. Borrow toys, games and play materials on a regular basis. Current stock for ages 6 mos-12 yrs. Fee. 250-383-6290 | dawn@pointful.ca
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Circles A safe, supportive place to meet others in a similar situation and to share information and resources. 250-384-8042 | parentsupportbc.ca
Parent Support Circles Parenting isn’t always easy. Sometimes it helps to talk things through with other parents. At the Parent Support Services Society of BC, they believe that every parent is the expert of her/his own family. 250-384-8042 | parentsupportbc.ca
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Drop-In Science Studio
Tuesdays 3–4:30pm at NS3 Science Studio #101–4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo Build Lego creations, then program them to move using drag and drop software. Students can also explore the many hands-on science exhibits and experiments. nanaimoscience.org
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Family Frolics
5:45pm at Frank Jameson Community Centre 810 6th Ave, Ladysmith Drop in right after work to burn off some energy and get ready for bed. Play with balls and tunnels, run around and meet a new friend. 0-6 years. 250-210-0870
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Play in the Park 4pm at Oswald Park 3051 Cedar Hill Rd. Bring the whole family for some fun in the sun. Get active and connect with your neighbours. Tuesdays in July & August. May be cancelled due to weather. oaklandscommunitycentre.com
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Concerts in the Park 12:30pm at Maffeo Sutton Park & Bowen Park Amphitheatre, Nanaimo Bring a lawn chair, and picnic and enjoy some awesome musical entertainment. Free. nanaimo.ca
22 THURSDAY Leif David—SRC Wrap-Up Party
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2:30pm at Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library You’re invited to the Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party! Leif David entertains with a world of imagination where the impossible is possible! Watch as drawings come to life and pictures leap off the page. There will be prizes, cake and lots of fun for everyone. All ages welcome. Please register. virl.bc.ca 32 Island Parent Magazine
Play in the Park
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5:30pm at Various Parks in Sidney Interactive play, face painting, group games, inflatable fun. Every evening through July & August. panoramarecreation.ca
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