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May 2008

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Now is the time to book your children into Summer Camps. Check out this issue for lots of ideas
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Wonder Shows traveling carnival rides set up at Rona on Kenaston Blvd, May 2-4
3
Oak Hammock Marsh hosts a Youth in Stewardship in Environment Showcase
4
What a great day for a family bike ride, walk or visit to the park. Get outside and have some fun!
5
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum. Drop in at 11:30 & 1:30 pm for theme-based stories, crafts and fun; 924-4000
6
It's a great day to visit the library! Take out books, dvds and cds to enjoy for free! Make it a family activity every month
7
Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Fargo @CanWest Park, May 7 & 8; 982-2273
8
Time to clean out the closets and donate outgrown clothing, shoes, books and toys to a worthy charity who will pass it on to a family in need!
9
The Little Opera Company of Winnipeg presents The Magic Flute, a family opera. May 9 & 10 at Salle Martial Caron Theatre in St. B. College.
Morer info...
10
Shrine Circus comes to Brandon's Keystone Centre today!
11
Happy Mother's Day!
12
Visit the Children's Museum for Pre-school Monday and celebrate Manitoba's Birthday. Storytime at 11:30 and 1:30; 924-4000
13
Have you signed your child up for soccer, baseball, or Lacrosse? These are all great team sports for kids!
14
Talk to your kids about summer safety. Ensure they were protective equipment when biking, roller blading, skateboarding or scooter riding
15
Oak Hammock Marsh presents an Astronomy Night tonight. View the amazing sky through a telescope; 467-3300
16
Assiniboia Optimist Buffalo BBQ Sturgeon Rd. @ Ness. Family fun includes Wonder Shows midway, entertainment and fun
17
Children's Museum hosts Rogers Movie Nights, Saturdays at 4 pm. Grab a snack, sit down and enjoy the show! Included with museum admission; 924-4000
18
Forksquest & I Spy" Two self-guided Heritage Scavenger Hunts for the whole family - The Forks National Historic Site of Canada starting May 19th; 983-6757
19
Happy Birthday Queen Victoria! Plan a special family day together!
20
Fantasy Theatre presents The Emperor's New Clothes for ages 3 & up, May 19-25 at Deaf Centre Manitoba, 285 Pembina Hwy.; 944-0581
21
Visit your local garden store and plant a garden this summer with your kids. They will love to help.
22
Come to the Teddy Bear's Picnic at Assiniboine Park this Sunday. Great fun for the whole family!
23
Manitoba Rocks! Celebrates Provincial Mining Week, pan for gold, bring a rock-stump the Doc, mineral/fossil samples, lapidary demos - The Forks Plaza;1-800-223-5215
24
Lieutenant Governor's Doors Open. Tour Government House, May 24 & 25, 10 Kennedy St. 945-275
25
Teddy Bear's Picnic at Assiniboine Park: Entertainment, 40+ tents full of medical help for injured bears, excellent health information and fun activities and crafts for the family
26
If you would like to rent a cabin or cottage in lake country this summer you had better get on it now. They book up fast.
27
Bake a batch of cookies and help the kids set up a lemonade & cookie stand to start their own summer business!
28
Pull out a puzzle and have the whole family participate in putting it together. Helps teach patience and persistence!
29
Shakespeare in the Ruins presents Taming of the Shrew at Assiniboine Park Conservatory until June 22th; 942-5483
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26th Annual Winnipeg International Children's Festival is coming June 5 - 8, to the Forks. Get your tickets now at all Safeway stores.
More info...
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Here comes June. Yay!

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