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New West preschool to celebrate a milestone

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Queen’s Park Preschool is inviting alumni to return to celebrate a special milestone.
The preschool, located in Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a reunion on Saturday, May 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event includes carnival games, a bouncy castle, a photo booth, a bake sale, a barbecue and more.
The day’s entertainment includes a special performance by Juno-nominated Ginalina, as well as Zox of the Forest and Dance Matrix Princesses.

Football Frenzy fun
New West kids are getting a chance to learn some football tips from a pro and support a charity that helps give all kids a chance to play sport.
Football Frenzy, sponsored by Jim Pattison Hyundai, features a full-day football camp where kids will meet special guest CFL quarterback Travis Lulay and be coached by the Royal City Hyack Football coaches. The event, a fundraiser for KidSport, also includes lunch, a free T-shirt, a souvenir football and more.
Football Frenzy costs $25 per person and is taking place on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Queen’s Park. Register at jpfootballfrenzy.com.

BCAA wants kids to play it safe
Nominations are underway for an initiative that’s investing in kids’ play area projects across B.C.
BCAA Play Here is a community investment initiative aimed at protecting B.C. kids by rejuvenating play areas to make them safer and more enjoyable for kids and families. This year’s winner will receive a revitalization worth up to $100,000.
“We’re looking for play areas around the province that are in need of rejuvenation,” said Shawn Pettipas, BCAA’s manager of community impact. “It could be a park, a playground, a sporting facility or an after-school study area for example – if it’s a place where kids can spend their time and develop valuable life skills, we want to hear about how it can be improved to make it as safer, better place for kids to play.”
Nominations from the public, community groups or non-profits anywhere in B.C. are being accepted until May 1 at www.bcaaplay
here.com.
Once judges have selected five finalists, people will vote for the successful project and a winner will be announced on July 11.