Caring for the Young Child in a World of Too Much
April 4th, 7pm – 8pm & April 5th, 9 am – 4 pm, Vancouver Waldorf School, 2725 St. Christophers Road, North Vancouver
What is quality time? What are quality toys? How can we keep things simple and relevant for children? Margo Running, Waldorf Educator, and Cynthia Aldinger, creator of LifeWays Training Programs address these issues in two workshops this weekend. Registration and more details: www.lifewayschildcare.ca
Growing Up Gluten Free
April 5th, 10 am – 3 pm, Chan Education Centre, 950 W. 28th Ave. (@ BC Children’s Hospital)
If Gluten’s verboten at your house you’ll want to check out this event which includes kids activities, a kids panel and gluten-free (natch!) lunch: www.vancouverceliac.ca
Take Another Look!
April 5th, 1:30 pm – 4 pm, Pacific Spirit Park
It’s an animal treasure hunt! Stop and take a look at where the little forest creatures eat, sleep and play – kids can play spot where the deer mouse has been and adults can play too. Meet at the reservoir 50 metres from the park entrance at 16th Avenue and Sasamat: www.pacificspiritparksociety.org
Food for Thought: Living Well with Food Allergies
April 6th, 8 am – 4:30 pm, SFU Harbour Centre
This one day conference is for parents of allergic children, patients, caregivers, child care workers, public health nurses, and dietitians. You’ll get need-to-know info on food labeling, anaphylaxis policies in schools and more: anaphylaxis.ca
Vancouver screening of The Business of Being Born
April 6th, 1pm, Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway
The Birth Lounge, Sweet Home Birth Boxes and Titania Productions present a special Vancouver Screening of this thought-provoking collaboration between actress Ricki Lake and filmmaker Abby Epstein that examines and questions the way American women have babies, interlacing birth stories with historical, political and scientific insights: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=24457412440&ref=share
Universal Gospel Choir Community Sing
April 6th, 2 pm, Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 49th & Oak
This sing-along is for closet divas and booty shakers of all ages (we checked, there’s space for dancing in the aisles) and includes gospel, spirituals, African songs and multifaith chants. There’s even an open mike…Tickets by donation at the door (suggested donation price $15), proceeds go to Refugee Committee of the Unitarian Church of Vancouver.