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11th Edition
2018-2019 COMMUNITY SPIRIT COUPON BOOK ……..Is available now!
The BV Hospice Society & BV Child Development Centre Coupon Book Committee is excited to launch their new coupon book starting with the following dates:
Safeway on Saturday, September 29th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Farmers Market, September 29th, 9:00am to Noon
Bulkley Village on October 6th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where can you get coupon books from some of the participating businesses starting the week of October 1st, or BV CDC (250-847-4122) and BV Hospice Society (250-876-8679).
The Community Spirit Coupon Book Committee would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to our participating businesses, sponsors. Over the last 11 years the coupon book has maintained its appeal by offering great savings inside.
The Committee would also like to thank Communities for their continued support by purchasing the coupon books, using them as they shop (Shop Local) and spreading the news how great it is to save money.
If you have any questions please call Estelle at 250-847-4122 for more information.
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Fall 2018 Drop in Programs for Families (ages 0-6 yrs) in the Bulkley Valley
Fridays: 10:00am-12:00pm (0-6yrs) Tyhee Lake Provincial Park until the end of September fall location TBA.
Smithers Public Library Programs Children: Introduce your child to the magic of books, rhyme, and song while connecting with other parents of young children. All programs are free, drop-in and open to all parents and caregivers of young children.
BABY TIME (newborns to 18 months): Mondays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (September 17th to December 3rd)
TODDLER TIME (18-36 months): Mondays, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. (September 17th to December 3rd)
STORY TIME (3 to 6 years): Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (September 19th to December 5th)
Lego Time (all ages): parent supervised creative play time with legos: 3:00pm-4:30pm
School District 54 Strong Start Early Learning Programs: Free, drop in programs for families and their children from birth to five years of age. Follows school calendar; programs closed on stats, and NID days. Please follow their Facebook pages for the updates: Muhiem Strong Start, Walnut Start Strong Start, Telkwa Strong Start.
Walnut Park Elementary: 4092 Mountainview Drive, Smithers. Contact: Jill McDonald: 250-847-4464.
Monday: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-11:30am
Telkwa Elementary: 1000 Hankin Ave, Telkwa. Contact: Jill McDonald: 250-846-5851.
Monday: 9:15am-11:45am
Tuesday: 9:15am-11:45am
Thursday : 9:15am-11:45am
BV Christian School Little Sunshine’s Playgroup: Free, drop in program from children 0-4 years old and their caregivers. Play, Learn, sing, craft in our preschool room with our coordinator leading activities. 3575 14th Ave, Smithers. Contact: Wendy Boonstra: 250-847-3564.
- Mondays: Two sessions 8:45am-10:10am or 10:40am-12:00pm; closed on all holidays, follows school calendar.
Programs dates and time may be subject to change, please check with the program to confirm by going to facebook or the websites.
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Congratulations to Inge Tersago! She is CCRR's new Resource Educator! :D Come and see Inge and the rest of the CCRR staff to browse the extensive toy lending library, receive support with the new Affordable Child Care Benefit, get a child care referral, or just pop in and have a tour of the CDC's newly renovated Regional building. Look forward to seeing your, have a great day!
BV CDC - Child Care Resource and Referral is now OPEN!
The wait is over, come on in and see the great selection of toys, books, puzzles, (we just can't list them all so many items) and more available on loan. The space is bright, inviting and staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and look forward to seeing you.
CCRR hours are from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
For inquiries call 250-847-8824.
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Thank you to all of our amazing community supporters and donors of Project Pinwheel !!!
...ps... we will continue to be working on the exterior of building and property over the next few months !!! Grand opening will be early Fall 2018 !!!
We look forward to seeing you!!!
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Sarah Wright, ECE
Early Years Resource Consultant
Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre
Administration
Thank you to all of our community members for their generous support of Project Pinwheel: Give Today to Build Tomorrow.
Kerri Bassett, B.Sc.
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