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Adult Events for the Hip Mom Around Town! How to Write a Mom Blog Location TBA Starting May 3 Join a community of aspiring and current mom bloggers to study the fine art of blog writing. In a world where there are a million mom blogs, get ideas on how to write a post that will stand out from the crowd. www.themomoirproject.com Surrey on Canvas Surrey Museum May 5, 11am-12noon Explore Surrey’s history through its documentary art collection. Archival photographs, maps and news articles help tell interesting stories of Surrey’s past. Please preregister! 1 Session $10 (16yrs+) 604.502.6459 Got Craft? Royal Canadian Legion: 2205 Commercial Drive, Vancouver May 6th, 10am-5pm Started in 2007, Got Craft? is Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair aimed at bringing together a community that fosters handmade and DIY culture. $3.00 at the door (kids under 10 are free) www.gotcraft.com Bellies to Babies Celebration Croatian Cultural Centre May 6, 11am-4pm New and expectant parents and grandparents can explore and shop for trendy baby fashions, décor and more! Community resources and support services will be on hand to answer questions for new and expecting parents. 604.908.8835 www.belliestobabiescelebration.com
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Eat, Shop, Love for Moms West 4th May 10, 5-9pm Eat, Shop, Love for Moms is a unique event to raise funding and awareness for postpartum depression and anxiety support. To support this great cause, come out with your family and friends to eat and shop on West 4th. Check websites for participating restaurants and retailers. www.shopwest4th.com www.eatshoplove.org Taboo Naughty but Nice Sex Show Abbotsford Tradex May 11-13, various times This show provides an upscale adult playground dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo. Enjoy entertainment, provocative and educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and LIVE demonstrations. www.canwestproductions.com/Home-Taboo Have Holts all to yourself! May 15, 6-9:30pm After the doors close, you and your friends will be pampered and spoiled by the Holt Renfrew Team at a private party in the store. Choose from four exclusive services. There will be refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and silent auction. Tickets are $200 and all proceeds will benefit the Arts Umbrella! www.artsumbrella.com/indulge
A Parents Influence with Chris Burt Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver May 17, 7-9pm Learn how to support your child’s development instead of trying to control their behavior. Encourage your child in building positive self-esteem and a strong sense of identity, and explore new concepts and concrete skills to support your child’s healthy growth and development. www.jccgv.com/content/jccgv-parentfamily-centre Dancers Dancing- The Fine Line-Twisted Angels Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Studio D May 23-26, 8pm A multi-media dance work inspired by perception, revelation and change. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 per adult. www.dancersdancing.com Scout Handmade + Vintage Market Parallel Marketplace, 1920 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford May25, 6-9pm & 26, 10am-4pm Come Friday for an evening of shopping, socializing, wine & cheese, and live entertainment. Shop a wide range of high quality handmade and vintage goods. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online. Saturday will be open to the public. www.scoutvintagemarket.blogspot.ca 21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre May 27,10am-3pm Go Green – Re-Use, Re-Purpose, and Recycle! Check out this earth-friendly market…not to mention a bargain hunter’s nirvana! This fun collector’s market boasts over 175 vendor tables jam-packed with vintage jewellery, china & glass, retro furnishings, antiques & memorabilia, books, records & CD’s, midcentury Modern, linens & lace, sports items, dolls & toys, silverware, paintings & prints, & much more. Admission $5 at Door. www.21cpromotions.com
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WCF is available at most public libraries, community centres, and recreation complexes around the Lower Mainland. Vancouver
UBC Hospital Arbutus Mall Pebble Baby City Square Pediatrics Toys R Us
Burnaby
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Old Orchard Medical Clinic Station Square Medical Clinic
Delta
Fancy This Gifts Pinewood Elementary
Surrey
Surrey Family Place Newton Family Resource Program Impact Medical Clinic Martha Currie Elementary Little Critters Outfitters
Richmond
Conseil Scolaire Francophone Fun4Kidz Gateway Theatre
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