Are there young artists and performers in your home? The City of Burnaby offers a host of kids’ art programs, and a few of them are getting started soon.
A new Drawing and Cartooning Studio course, for kids aged nine to 13, is starting at Eileen Dailly Centre on Saturday, May 6 at 5:45 p.m. Also at Eileen Dailly, Paint and Sketch, for six- to eight-year-olds, kicks off on Saturday, May 6 at 4 p.m.
At Willingdon Community Centre, a Raise Your Voice singing class for six- and seven-year-olds gets started on Saturday, April 22 at 11:45 a.m.
Also at Willingdon, the youngest members of your house can take part in Mixed Media, Baby! (for two- and three-year-olds) or Mixed Media for four- and five-year-olds, both starting on Saturday, April 29.
Pick up the city’s spring and summer arts guide or find it online at www.shadboltcentre.com for all the details.
PRO-D DAY FUN
Looking for some Pro-D Day fun for the kids? The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is offering a Pro-D Day Around the World camp on Monday, April 24.
Six- to 10-year-olds can experience art, music and dance from all over the world. The camp costs $53.30 and runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – you can add on after-camp fun until 5 p.m. for $9.40.
To sign up, see www.burnaby.ca/webreg (the camp is code 433328; after-camp care is 433311).
SINGLE MOMS’ SUPPORT
If you’re raising kids as a single mom, you’re not alone.
Burnaby Family Life, in partnership with the YWCA Metro Vancouver, offers an ongoing single mothers’ support group.
The group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4460 Beresford St. It gives women a chance to meet other single moms, connect with resources, share their stories and support each other. Child care is also available.
To register, call Megan Law at 604-597-8528 or email [email protected].
CHILD CARE AVAILABLE
Good news for parents who need occasional child care – Burnaby Family Life can help.
The organization’s Metrotown location (at 6140 McKercher Ave.) has reopened after having to close for renovations following a flood. Which means its occasional child-care program is back up and running on site, offering flexible hourly care from Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It’s $15 per hour per child, plus a $50 annual membership fee, and you can buy discounted packages for 40 or 20 hours of use. Spots must be booked online, 48 hours before your requested time slot, and they’re offered on a first come, first served basis.
It’s for kids aged 18 months to five years. For information, email [email protected], call 604-419-6914, or see www.burnabyfamilylife.org.
And take note – if you want to check it out for yourself, tours are offered between 2 and 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, or by appointment.
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
Ah, you’ve gotta love it. The Burnaby Public Library is reaching out to the Star Wars fans by offering special celebrations for Star Wars Day, May 4 (as in, “May the Fourth be With You”).
The Cameron branch (9523 Cameron St.) is offering Star Wars-themed crafts and activities, with costumes, decorations, music, a photo booth and prizes, between 10 a.m. and noon and again from 3 to 6 p.m. It’s free for all ages, and you don’t need to sign up – just pop in.
The Metrotown branch (6100 Willingdon Ave.) is offering a Star Wars Party from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. fro young fans aged five to 12. Kids can dress up in their favourite costume for an afternoon of button-making, games, crafts and prizes. You can even win prizes for best costume. It’s free, and you don’t need to register, but be sure to drop in early since space is limited. (If kids are under 10 years old, a caregiver must also attend.)
See www.bpl.bc.ca/events for details.
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