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Thursday, January 06, 2011 | Ajax Library: Weekly Books for Babies Storytime

Books for Babies - Build your repertoire of songs, poems and finger plays while sharing simple books with your baby (0 - 23 months). Winter Storytime January 6 - February 24 Storytime is a free library program and you are welcome to drop in at any time. Space is limited by room capacity.

Sunday, January 09, 2011 | Uxbridge Indoor Farmers Market

I f you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, home made preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork the Uxbridge Farmers' Market is the place to be! The Uxbridge Farmers' Market strives to have only local produce and craftspeople represented giving you a taste and experience unique to Uxbridge.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 | Family Day Wednesday's at Ceramics Canada

$5 Studio fees for each participant painting on Family Day gives you use of select colours, brushes, glaze and firing. Spend some quality time painting together with your family and have one of a kind works of art to show for it!

Thursday, January 13, 2011 | sm'Art Kids Classes

Sign up weekly or for all 8 weeks! Kids will learn everything from casting to techniques! Hands on creative fun while learning many techniques! This class is perfect for ages 6 and up. Many students repeat this class, it's so much fun!

Saturday, January 29, 2011 | Cobourg's Winter Festival

Cobourg's Winter Festivities are just the ticket to melt away those Winter blues...come celebrate in Cobourg! The Festivities will run on Saturdays from January 29 - February 19th with several local activities planned for the Feb. 21st Family Day and the much anticipated Savoury Celebrations restaurant campaign will run January 26 - 29 and February 2 - 5. Many activities will take place in Rotary Harbourfront Park behind Victoria Hall where there will be ice skating to music, ice carving demonstrations, fire jugglers and interactive ice displays. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides throughout downtown and Northumberland Mall will host indoor crafts and movies at selected times. Check out the full schedule online. All areas and activities are free to the public! Cobourg's Winter Festival runs: Saturdays Jan. 29 - Feb. 19 11am - 4pm Family Day Feb. 21 11am - 4pm Come chill with us and celebrate Winter in Cobourg!

Saturday, January 01, 2011 | Mayor's Levee

Join Mayor and Members of Council as they celebrate the beginning of Pickering's Bicentennial Year! Entertainment, children's fun, goodies and more!

Tuesday, January 04, 2011 | World Hypnotism Day - A free event!

In honour of World Hypnotism Day Angela will be booking free 45 minute relaxation sessions for those interested in experiencing the benefits of hypnosis. Angela specializes in hypnosis for childen and relaxation. Please note sessions must be booked in advanced.

Thursday, January 06, 2011 | Oshawa Public Library - Orientation for Homeschoolers

If you are unfamiliar with the library, or would like a reminder of library basics, don´t miss the Children´s Services orientation session for local homeschooled students and their parents. Free registration at any branch. McLaughlin Branch, Children´s Services Thursday, January 6 at 1:00 pm Grades K-3. Learn how the library is organized, listen to a story, and find some books to take home. McLaughlin Branch, Children´s Services Thursday, January 6 at 2:00 pm Grades 4-8. Learn the basics of the Dewey Decimal system and how to search the library catalogue to find what you are looking for in the library.

Saturday, January 08, 2011 | Pickering Recreation Complex's Open House

Take part in a line up of ALL NEW SPECIALITY FITNESS CLASSES in our new high-tech studios. Free Nutrition advice and seminars, facilitiy tours, Family Fit Programs, swimming and more! Event runs from 10 am - 2 pm.

Saturday, January 08, 2011 | GINGERBREAD GUY

Featuring some of Toronto´s most innovative and celebrated comics, Cow Over Moon creates a unique combination of improvisation, songs, dance, and the kind of audience participation every inner child craves! A perfect way to spend time as a family. Laughter is guaranteed.

Saturday, January 08, 2011 | FREE E-Waste event!

FREE E-Waste event on Saturday January 8th and that people will be able to drop off old electronics and electrical waste from 8-12 on that day, in a first ever Drive Thru event

Saturday, January 08, 2011 | Learning Through Play

Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for a Preschool Drop in facilitated by the Cliffcrest Family Resource Services. Ages 0-6 will enjoy stories, crafts, songs and fingerplays.

Sunday, January 09, 2011 | FREE Public Skating

Free Public Skating sponsored by the Lighthouse Church of Newcastle. Merry Christmas!

Sunday, January 09, 2011 | FREE Ice Skating!

Hosted by Uxbridge Skating Club Grab your skates and helmet and bring the family to the arena for a free skate. The Uxbridge Skating Club will be on hand to show you how or give you the tips you need to glide around the rink. Take TIME for Your Child´s Health is a health promotion campaign for parents and caregivers of young children, up to 8 years of age. The campaign emphasizes the importance of TIME – Tobacco free, Injury free, Moving daily, Eating healthy. The goal is to create, in the Township of Uxbridge, the ideal community for supporting active healthy lifestyles for young children. The Take TIME campaign has many aspects, as recommended by the project partner organizations and parents and caregivers of young children in Uxbridge. Free, fun, family activities will provide physical activity opportunities twice per month. Project partners are working to develop guidelines to enhance the healthy environments and programmes that they provide. Parents and caregivers told us that they know WHAT to do to get a healthy lifestyle for their child, but often they do not know HOW to make it happen. Our “Do It” tips provide simple ideas for lifestyle changes that can be done literally, in a minute, so that they can easily fit into already hectic lifestyles.

Thursday, January 13, 2011 | Power Up Your Breast Milk

Breast is best for your baby and without trying your body will make nutrient dense milk to meet the demands of your new baby, but you can make the good stuff even better, join Kim to find out how.

Friday, January 14, 2011 | Youth Video Dance Party

Youth Video Dance for grades 5-8. The largest party in Oshawa with 2 huge video screens and earth pounding sound. From 7pm-10pm & only $8.00 at the door. Giving away a pair of Toronto Raptors tickets and FREE glow products to the first 100 people.

Friday, January 14, 2011 | Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast musical presented by the students of J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | Free Family Skate

Join Whitby-Oshawa MPP, Christine Elliott for a Free Family Fun Skate on Saturday, January 15th, 2011 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria Street West, from 9am-11am.

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | Zumba for Autism

On Saturday, January 15th, from 3-5PM, Zumba Fitness and Autism Ontario - Durham Region are joining forces for an afternoon of fun. We will be hitting the dance floor and swaying to Latin music to help raise funds to support programs for families affected by autism in Durham Region.

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | Apres Ski Party at Brimacombe

Join us at Brimacombe's first Apres Ski Party of the season is this Saturday, January 15. Spend the night with friends and family, listening to live music in the warmth of the East Chalet. Enjoy dinner and munchie specials on sale in the cafeteria and, of course, a cash bar. Live music by Sean Roberts. **New this year -- Not only are the Apres Ski Parties now on Saturday nights, no tickets are required and no admission will be charged! Just show up & bring your family and friends.

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | Canada Mittens Play with Clay Workshop

Take inspiration from the ever famous Olympic Mittens today while you make Canada Mittens from Clay to hang on your wall! Make a mini pair too if you like or a hat! Cost includes one visit to create and one to paint!

Sunday, January 16, 2011 | FREE Public Skating

Free Public Skating sponsored by the Lighthouse Church of Newcastle.

Sunday, January 16, 2011 | National Nothing Day!

It's Nothing Day! Come paint and pay NOTHING for your studio fee today! It's a great day to spend time with family while you paint something fun and pay NOTHING for use of our basic 14 colours! FUN!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 | Winnie the Pooh Day!

It's Winnie the Pooh day so all Disney pieces are 10% off! Celebrate!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 | Bowl For Kids' Sake Launch Party

Join us on Wednesday January 19th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Clarington Beech Centre (26 Beech Ave in Bowmanville) for Big Brothers & Sister's first ever BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE launch PARTY! We promise you´ll have a BALL! Come out for an evening of games, prizes, and snacks, and show off your virtual Bowling Skills! Meet our “Littles” and Strike, our new mascot! Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun filled celebration! The Bowl for Kids Sake event kicks off Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington's year in a BIG way! Join the millions of bowlers across the country participating in Big Brothers & Sisters´ annual Bowl for Kids Sake. Participate and begin impacting the lives of children right here in Clarington! Register your team at http://clarington.kintera.org/bowl4kids.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 | Popcorn Day!

Make an individual size popcorn bowl today for $14.95 including studio fee! Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, January 20, 2011 | Imagine Film Series - Invictus

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is proud to present an Imagine Film night, "Invictus". This event will take place on Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Door prize draw to follow the film. Free admission and parking. Building 5, level 2, Lecture Theatre.

Friday, January 21, 2011 | Grab Bag Days, Once Upon A Child Ajax

2 days only! Put as many clearance items as possible in a bag (or 2 bags or 3 bags or MORE) and get 75% off the whole bunch! Yeah! Save 75%! PLUS ... our super bonus deal - 10% off all our fabulous new stock of summer clothes, shoes, swimwear etc. January 21 & 22, 2011 Don't Miss Out! (We will not be accepting buys during this 2-day event. We apologize for any inconvenience.)

Friday, January 21, 2011 | Children's Afternoon Movie

January 21st we will be showing an afternoon children's movie at 2:00 pm. Just drop in and enjoy!

Friday, January 21, 2011 | Tween Night aka Kids Night Out!

Drop the kids off for a 2 hour fun filled evening of painting, pizza and dessert! Everything's included! We always have lots of fun on these nights and your kids will too! Please pre-register. Ages 6 and up.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 | Made By Mommy 6 to 9 Months

Join Kim in the kitchen for this cooking class and make yummy organic purees to take home to your baby. Kim provides all necessary equipment, recipes and organic ingredients, just show up ready to cook. Babies are welcome.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 | GRCA Family Cross-Country Ski Day

Join the staff at the Ganaraska Forest Centre for a fun filled day full of guided skiing through the Ganaraska Forest. Introduction to cross-country skiing is included. Please call 905.885.8173 to register and pay for one of two sessions 10am & 1pm.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 | Divas in Training

Are you a diva in training? Then you must come to this party! We´ll create our own designer purses and receive make-overs and hairstyles from professionals! Ages 11-15. Free registration at any branch.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 | Ajax Library: Play for Literacy! Board Games

Play for literacy! Family Read Aloud Program Games for all the Ages Board Games McLean Branch Saturday, January 22 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. For ages 4 and up. Games for all the Ages are free drop-in programs. Space is limited by room capacity.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 | Grab Bag Days, Once Upon A Child Ajax

2 days only! Put as many clearance items as possible in a bag (or 2 bags or 3 bags or MORE) and get 75% off the whole bunch! Yeah! Save 75%! PLUS ... our super bonus deal - 10% off all our fabulous new stock of summer clothes, shoes, swimwear etc. January 21 & 22, 2011 Don't Miss Out! (We will not be accepting buys during this 2-day event. We apologize for any inconvenience.)

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Starting Solids

Starting baby on solids brings forward a lot of questions and concerns. Kim will discuss the how, what, where and when of starting solids. You will leave this workshop with the knowledge to feed your baby with confidence. Babies welcome.

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Helping Children Cope with Separation & Divorce

Parenting Workshop being offered to parents to ensure the emotional well-being of their children.

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Family LIteracy Day, BOGO on kids books

Once Upon A Child in AJAX is celebrating Family LIteracy Day by having a BOGO sale on gently used kids books. Buy 1, get 1 FREE (no limit to how many you can buy). The sale will be held for 2 weeks, ending Feb 9). If you have kids books (or toys) that you want to sell, bring them in too. We pay on the spot for all items we can accept.

Friday, January 28, 2011 | INSTRUMENTS AND EASELS FUNDRAISER for Oshawa Community Health Center

6 family friendly bands & 28 local artists selling and silent auctioning to raise money for this amazing facility providing FREE emotional and physical care to our community! Art available: FACE PAINTING, clothing, comics, toys, jewelery, paintings and MORE!

Saturday, January 29, 2011 | Winterfest at WindReach Farm

Come out and enjoy winter on the farm! Tobogganing, snow shoeing, skating,wagon rdies, campfire and crafts, visit the farm animals. Accessible winter equipment for use. Refreshments avialable. $10.00 per family car. Please leave your family pets at home!

Saturday, January 29, 2011 | Free Hands-On Workshop (ages 9-13)

Finding Art: Join ArtReach Co-ordinator Joel Campbell in exploring art made from found objects. The workshop begins with a tour and you will then work in the art studio to explore this unusual medium and create your own work of art.

Saturday, January 29, 2011 | Valentines!

Be unique this valentines & make your valentines from clay! Create a small heart token for everyone on your list! Ribbons are included, however you may wish to purchase key chain rings for boys and necklace cording for girls! We´ll also create a cute plaque to show the love of Valentines wherever you choose to hang it! Create your masterpieces during this workshop and come back anytime after a week to paint them! Fun for all ages!

Sunday, January 30, 2011 | Prenatal Couples Yoga- Yogavibe For Birth

This is a specialty workshop for expectant couples. In this 6 week series you will learn postures that promote intimacy and relaxation through touch and closeness. . Topics covered :Yoga, Breathing and relaxation, Partner massage, Stages of labor and delivery.

Sunday, January 30, 2011 | First Aid and CPR for Parents

Great course for parents, grandparents, and those who care for children. Learn basic first aid skills, along with Choking / CPR procedures for infants, children and adults. Preregistration is required for the certificate course. Emergency First Aid and CPR B