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Family Ties: Enjoy one last blast of summer at family festival

It’s not too late to indulge in one last afternoon of summer fun. Royal City Community Church is hosting its Last Blast of Summer family event at the church, 601 Eighth Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 3. The second annual event, which runs from noon to 3 p.
Young Makers, River Market
Hanzi Yang, 5, takes part in a Young Makers session at River Market in June. The hands-on kids’ crafting series returns on Sept. 4 with a session in textiles and crafting.

It’s not too late to indulge in one last afternoon of summer fun.

Royal City Community Church is hosting its Last Blast of Summer family event at the church, 601 Eighth Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 3.

The second annual event, which runs from noon to 3 p.m., offers a host of family-friendly activities, including Tumblebus – a mobile gym on wheels – and a mobile petting zoo.

Kids can also take a fire truck tour, talk to an RCMP officer and enjoy games, food and other family activities.

Everyone’s welcome.

 

CALLING ALL CRAFTY KIDS AND FAMILIES

Crafty kids and families, here’s one for you.

River Market is continuing with its Young Makers Show & Tell series on Sunday, Sept. 4, offering up a textile and crafting circle.

The event, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., will have hands-on demonstrations in everything from felting to spinning. Participants are welcome to bring any projects that they may be working on.

There will be activities for both children and adults, and for both beginner and advanced crafters. So whether you’re experienced with your hands or just a newbie to the world of crafting, why not turn out and give it a go?

See www.rivermarket.ca for all the details, or just turn up to check it out. It’s free, and you don’t have to sign up.

 

STORYTIMES OFFER FUN FOR BABIES AND KIDS

If your little budding reader has been missing storytimes at the library, never fear: they’re back again for the fall season and starting soon.

The library is once again hosting its Babytime sessions, aimed at parents with children from newborn up to 23 months. Families can gather on Fridays starting Sept. 23 for stories, rhymes and songs – all free, and no registration is needed. Drop in to the main branch (716 Sixth Ave.) at 10:15 a.m. or the Queensborough branch (920 Ewen Ave., at the Queensborough Community Centre) at noon.

For the preschoolers – ages two to five – there’s Preschool Storytime on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the main branch, all at 10:15 a.m., starting Sept. 19. In Queensborough, it’s offered on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. starting Sept. 21.

There’s also a special Family Storytime, with songs, rhymes and stories for pre-bedtime, on Tuesdays starting Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.

 

PARENTING HELP FOR NEW CANADIANS

Here’s one that may be of interest to families that are new to Canada and the community.

The New Westminster Public Library, in partnership with MOSAIC, is hosting an information session on Wednesday, Sept. 14 called Positive Parenting for Newcomer Families.

The session, which is set to run from 10 a.m. to noon, will offer up information and practical skills about how to create healthy family dynamics. Newcomer parents can share their own experiences, learn from other parents and build a circle of support.

Anyone interested can register at 604-527-4667 or email askus@nwpl.ca.

 

LIBRARY HELPS NEWCOMER KIDS

The library is also reaching out to newcomer kids in the community.

Immigrant and refugee children are invited to take part in a special after-school program on Mondays, starting Sept. 19.

The program, which runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., gives kids aged five to 12 a chance to interact with each other and local teen volunteers to play games, study, learn English or get help with homework.

There’s also a newcomer teen meetup on Thursdays starting Sept. 22, running from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The sessions include socializing, snacks and games.

Registration is required for both programs. Call the library at 604-527-4660 or email askus@nwpl.ca.

 

 

Do you have an item for Family Ties? Send ideas of interest to parents and families to Julie, jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca, or find her on Twitter @juliemaclellan.