Summer Fun

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

People of all ages enjoy simple adventures around Vegreville, whether it is fishing in the sunshine at Vegreville Trout Pond, cooling off at Vegreville Lions Club Community Park, having a picnic or snack at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park, or just taking in a bike ride or stroll.

Rainy Day Outside - Sizzlin’ Summer Inside

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

It was raining outside, but children from the Sizzlin’ Summer program were able to enjoy some active games from the Family Time Drop-In program at Vegreville Centennial Library on August 13.

The kids all seemed delighted to be playing together.

Library Programming Assistant Valerie Lowes explained that the program involved the use of their outdoor yard game collection (axe throwing, Tertris tumble, Connect 4, Jenga, lawn bowling, and other games. They also had Lego and board games in the meeting room for this program, as well, for those who don’t want to be in the gym. “This program is a great way for the families to have fun at the library in a different way. This gives families a chance to connect and try new things while being creative at the same time. The program is self-led, and children must be supervised.”

Nurturing Nature Loving

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Ten children learned about birds, saw a real bird nest, and created a bird puppet out of a paper bag at the Nature Sprouts program hosted by Vegreville Centennial Library in partnership with Kalyna Family Resource Network on August 13.

Library Programming Assistant Valerie Lowes and Spoke Cheryl Sorensen said they try to host a session every season (but they had taken a break for the last few to refresh the program). Children and caregivers participate in different activities each day that include the theme of the day. “This session, we are doing Weather, Birds, Animals, and a 'camp-out'. Children range from two to eight years old. We sing our Nature Sprouts song, have a story, an outside element (weather dependent), and a craft to bring home. This program helps children learn about the nature in and around their community.”