Is there a toddler or preschooler in your house? You may want to stop by the Cameron Recreation Centre this weekend for the second annual Play to Learn! event.
The Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table is hosting the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and features free, accessible, play-centred activities aimed at the zero-to-six crowd.
Educators and experts will be on hand to offer up education, information and ideas for families about adding play into their children’s lives.
“Our focus is to illustrate the importance of play in a child’s life,” says Stefanie Poli, chair of the early childhood development table, noting that research shows play is critical to social and emotional development in young children.
See www.kidsinburnaby.ca for more information on the event and the work of the early childhood development table – or, better yet, stop by Cameron rec centre to have fun with your family this weekend.
Teen racers take on amazing mudder
Calling all teenagers.
Burnaby teens can test their mettle in a free Amazing Mudder event this weekend.
Thirteen- to 18-year-olds are challenged to use their brains and brawn to overcome the scavenger hunt/obstacle course, hosted by the city’s Summit Youth Centre.
There’s a free barbecue at the end of the event, and it will run rain or shine.
It’s set to run Sunday, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call the youth centre at 604-268-1369 to sign up (barcode 401746).
Off to market
It’s market day! If you want to help your kids understand the connection between farms and food, there’s no time like the present.
Burnaby Farmers’ Market is back for the season, running Saturdays in the north parking lot at Burnaby City Hall (4949 Canada Way). You and your family can find conventional and organic produce, prepared foods and crafts, all while enjoying live music, a games table, a book exchange, food trucks and more.
The first market of the season is this Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Remember to bring your own shopping bags, and check out www.artisanmarkets.ca for more.
Break bread with your neighbours
And another one from the food files – why not bring your family and get to know your neighbours at one of Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s community dinners?
On Tuesday, May 24, you can enjoy a Brazilian-themed Sharing Cultures Community Dinner, running from 6 to 8 p.m. It costs $5 for adults and $3 for children.
On Sunday, May 29, there’s an Indian-themed community dinner running from 6 to 8 p.m. It costs $3 for adults, $2 for children aged three to 12, and free for kids under three.
They’re both happening at the South House, 4460 Beresford St. Buy tickets in advance at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, or call 604-431-0400 or see www.burnabynh.ca.
Send family- and parenting-related ideas to Julie, [email protected].
