What to do, what to do?
Filed Under Events | January 8, 2009
It’s a quiet weekend as everyone takes a deep breath after the recent rash of festivities, but there are still fun things to do. And don’t forget the Lion’s Tree Chipping Events if you’ve still got your tree hanging around:
Snowtubing on Cypress Mountain
Ongoing, 10 am – 4 pm, Cypress Mountain
Now that the snow’s melting you kids may be missing their sledding fix. Just head up to Cypress where big kids can tube, while there’s a special, small sliding area for kids, but be sure to bring your own sled: www.cypressmountain.com
Lullaby League Mixers
Thursday, January 8th, 7 pm, Babyeats, 143-1233 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver & Tuesday, January 13th, 7:30 pm, Caramel Salon, 2342 Granville Street
Was one of your resolutions to get out more a deux in 2009? Here’s your chance to find a sitter to make that happen. Think of it as “speed dating” to find sitters. Very handy: www.lullabyleague.ca
Kids Workshop: Football Helmet Bookends
Saturday, January 10th, 10 am – Noon, your nearest Home Depot
Kids from six to twelve can learn how to make football helmet bookends while learning DIY skills and tool safety, but they do need to be accompanied by an adult: diy.homedepot.ca
New Kensington Library Branch Official Opening
Saturday, January 10th, 11 am – 12:30 pm, 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews, corner of Knight and Kingsway in King Edward Village
Here’s your chance to explore King Edward Village which includes a Save On Foods as well as a fab new library with dedicated children and teen areas, lots and lots of new books, DVDs and magazines and lots more: www.vpl.ca/branches/details/kensington_branch
Opera Pro Cantanti’s I Puritani
Tuesday, January 13th, 7:30 pm, WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 2E2
And speaking of getting out, here’s your chance to experience fully staged productions of mainstream operas featuring local singers for less, a lot less, $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students: www.operaprocantanti.com
Further afield:
Bald Eagle Viewing at Brackendale
Eagle viewing peaks from mid-December to mid-January, the main “Eagle Run” viewing facility is located on the municipal dyke, across from the Easter Seal Camp on Government Road in Brackendale. Exit Highway 99 at Mamquam Road and head North on Government Road to the viewing area
The Squamish River Valley is known as a significant area for wintering bald eagles, in part because the river’s riparian area provides great roosting, perching and feeding – on chum salmon. So if you’re looking for a road trip, why not go on an eagle (viewing) hunt: www.brackendaleeagles.com/
Try Skating
Thursday January 8th – Saturday, January 10th, Noon – 1 pm, Coquitlam Sports Centre, 633 Poirier Street, CoquitlamT
Get your feet wet – or hopefully not – at this Toonie skate session that includes free equipment rental so you can see how your little one takes to the ice before you invest. Call 604.933.6078 for more info.
Try Drop in Sports
Friday, January 9th, 4 pm – 6 pm, Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Kids from six to ten can get active while trying a variety of different sports and games. Call 604.927.6958 for info.
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, January 10th, 8 am – 11:30 am, Cloverdale Legion Auditorium, 17567 – 57 Avenue, Cloverdale
While the morning away with pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults are $4, children $3: www.cloverdale.bc.ca/legion/
All About Dogs: Pet Care Course
Mondays & Wednesdays, January 14th – 23rd, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, BCSPCA, Surrey Branch, Animal Learning Centre, 6706 152 Street, Surrey
Have a tot who’s pestering you for a pet? Why not enroll them in this series of workshops that’ll teach them all the basics of taking good care of a pooch. They’ll even earn a certificate in responsible dog care. Call 604.681.7271 for more info: www.spca.bc.ca/kids
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