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Adventures
Spring 2018 in reading
2 FAMILY MAGAZINE Spring 2018 Nanaimo News Bulletin
CHILDCARE CENTRE
CAMPAIGN
GRAND OPENING MARCH 9TH, 2018 Support Our
The Childcare Centre, named “Thi Lelum Smuneem” is
based on an Indigenous world view with an importance
and connection to nature. This centre will be open to all
Future Leaders
people living in the South End of Nanaimo. It’s comprised TLAFC offers more than 50 programs, providing services
of daycare space for twenty-four, 3-5 year olds with space for more than 50 years.
for twenty, 5-12 year olds for out of school care upstairs. All donations go towards the building development of the
The building is close to completion but still requires new Childcare Centre on Tenth St.
community financial support for it’s completion! Your name and/or company name will be posted on the
donor wall for any donations over $200 on a
Developing partnerships with Island Health, Ministry Salmon Plaque.
of Children and Family Development, Nanaimo Youth
Ways to Donate:
Services, Vancouver Island University and other local Pick up a contribution form at:
organizations we have created a hub where children, Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre
youth and families can get their social service, health, 927 Haliburton St., Nanaimo B.C. V9R 6N4.
education, OR
employment, By arrangement through Tammie - (250) 753-8291
housing, culture and
recreation needs All donations are appreciated. Thank you for your
met. This beautiful community support!
location will raise Check out the project on Facebook
the esteem of any @TillicumLelumChildcareCentreCampaign
children, youth and www.tillicumlelum.ca
families attending.
Any additional revenue collected will go to support other programs within TLAFC.
“According to my calculations, if
I can make some money at a real
job, plus my allowance, then . . .”
Becoming a newspaper carrier is an
excellent opportunity to teach children the life
skills for success.
Currently we are hiring in your area and we
are looking for young people to help us deliver
the Nanaimo News Bulletin.
If anyone in your family is interested in being
a paper carrier, call us.
250-734-4603
paula.king@nanaimocirculation.com
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Parents can find out about a lot of programs
and services, and how to access those
resources, all in once place
Family magazine is published
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Black Press.
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Family magazine, please contact phone numbers to help
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No minimum age
to start a child’s
musical journey
BY CHRIS BUSH
Whether it’s merely listening,
singing along or learning to
play an instrument, music can
be a big part of a child’s devel-
opment.
With an approach toward
keeping it fun and focused
on what will keep the child
engaged, it’s never too early
Your Nanaimo Parks & Recreation
SPRING & SUMMER
ACTIVITY GUIDE
is full of programs for all ages & abilities!
Nanaimo - Ladysmith * Pro-D, Spring Break & Summer Camps
* Swimming & Skating Lessons
Schools Foundation * Arts & Crafts
A community-based charitable organization
empowering SD 68 students to create a better future. * Cooking
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Our programs include: * Dancing
42p x 27p
Student Support: Help for students in need - food, clothing,
* First Aid
shoes, school supplies, eye/dental care, grad fees, etc. * Fitness & Yoga
Special Initiatives: Grants for special projects. * Language
Financial Awards: For Grade 12 grads. * Music REGISTER
We Need Your Help. Get Involved Today! * Special Interest STARTING MAR
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* Wellness
Crystal Dennison, Executive
Executive Director
Director
Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools
355 Wakesiah
c/o John BarsbyAve,
Schools Foundation
Nanaimo
Secondary
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BC V9R
School 3K5Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 3Z2
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to start children on a principles defined by the their musical journey, the
musical education and in National Association for key to keeping them en-
Nanaimo there are plenty the Education of Young gaged is to let them play
of programs for even the Children. The conservato- instruments they’re inter-
youngest budding musi- ry’s full seven-year curri- ested in.
cians, even those too cula involve the full range Colin Darling, Long
young to really handle an of development, includ- and McQuade Nanaimo’s
instrument. ing language, motor and music centre learning
Nanaimo Conserva- social skills, emotional coordinator, says chil-
tory of Music offers a growth, cognitive devel- dren should start with an
number of options for opment and musicality. instrument they have a
children. Some programs The conservatory also genuine desire to play.
are offered as part of a offers courses for stringed “A lot of parents are
partnership between the instruments, flute and tempted to want to start
conservatory and the City piano based on the Su- their kids with piano, for
of Nanaimo. zuki method, a teaching example, regardless of the
“We have a lot of pro- system that focuses on the fact their kid absolutely
grams for little ones spe- child’s total development. wants to play drums, but
cifically,” said Barbara “It’s quite remarkable they want them to start
Livingston, conservatory listening to some of the instrument and choir with piano because they
executive director. little Suzuki students play programs, including Na- think piano is the way
Kindermusik, offered at at a very young age – very naimo Youth Choir for to start,” Darling said.
the conservatory through sophisticated playing – it’s kids 5 to 14. “If their child absolutely
Nanaimo parks and rec, quite exciting,” Livings- To learn more about does not want to play
is tailored to children ton said. Nanaimo Conservatory piano then they just end
ranging in age from new- Nanaimo Conserva- of Music programs, visit up being an adult who
borns to seven-year-olds. tory of Music also offers www.ncmusic.ca. used to take piano lessons
It’s based on development several other children’s Once children start on when they were a kid.”
Early learning development
for newborns to children
2018 5 years old and their families.
StrongStart 1/2 Page
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Centres These play-based early learning
centres are no cost to families
Check out our website for your and provide a rich opportunity for
neighbourhood location and times.
www.sd68.bc.ca parents and caregivers
to support their
children’s learning.
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Whatever instrument the
child shows interest in is
the place to start, but Dar-
ling says there are some
qualifications to that advice,
mostly based on physical
restrictions. A guitar, for
example, might be too large
for a small child.
Good options that offer
fun and simplicity for young
budding musicians are
piano, which offers the im-
mediate reward of playing
a sweet-sounding note with
the simple strike of a key,
drums and ukulele, especial-
ly for those who might want
to progress to guitar later.
“You want to make it fun
for them at the beginning so
that they want to continue
on,” Darling said.
To learn more about what
Long and McQuade offers
and lessons, visit http://bit.
ly/2C4cEJV.
Providing Quality Nursery School 3-5 yrs
Day Care 3-5 yrs
Childcare Since After School Care 6-8 yrs
1981
250.758.2525
6183 Dover Road • North Nanaimo
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“Supporting Our Children”
Leonard Krog M.L.A.
(Nanaimo)
4-77 Victoria Crescent
Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5B9
Public Hours: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Monday to Friday
Telephone: 250-714-0630
leonard.krog.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.leonardkrog-mla.ca
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DAILY ACTIVITIES
FREE OR LOW COST
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Ladysmith Primary StrongStart Centre (birth - 5 years)
8:45 am - 11:45 am Ladysmith Primary School
250.245.3912
Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF) Family Centre (0 - 6 years)
Suggested donation $2/family
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (drop-in) Aggie Hall
250.210.0870
Born Healthy Prenatal/Postnatal Born Healthy Prenatal/Postnatal Parent Child Mother Goose * Health Beginnings
Individual Program Individual Program (12 mths - 2.5 yrs) (pre-natal - 12 months)
10 - 1 pm, Ladysmith Resources 10 - 1 pm, Ladysmith Resources Call for dates/times 10-11:30, Island Health Rm 118
Centre, 250.245.3079 Centre 250.245.3079 Ladysmith Resources Centre 1111-4 Ave, 250.755.3388
Parks Rec & Culture Part/Tot Swim LaFFternoon (0-6 yrs) 250.245.3079 Parks Rec & Culture Part/Tot Swim
9-10, Frank Jameson C.C. Suggested donation $2/family Parent-Child Mother Goose * 9-10, Frank Jameson C.C.
250.245.6424 12:30 - 1:45 drop-in 250.245.6424
Aggie Hall, 250.210.0870 (newborn – 12 mths)
Call for dates/times
Ladysmith Resources Centre
Adventures in Early Literacy * (3 – 5 ys) 250.245.3079
Call for dates/times Infant to School Age Immunization
Ladysmith Resources Centre Born Healthy Prenatal/ Ladysmith Dads’ Drop-In
250.245.3079 Postnatal Group Program Clinic
LaFF’s Family Frolics Drop-in Gym by Appointment* (Drop-in breakfast for Men &
10 - 1 pm, Ladysmith Resources children)
Time (walking – 6 years) Centre 250.245.3079 Island Health
Suggested donation $2/family 9 - 3 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Oct - April Parks Rec & Culture Part/Tot Swim Ladysmith Resources Centre
9-10, Frank Jameson C.C. Ladysmith Community Health Centre Assoc.
Frank Jameson Community Centre
250.210.0870 250.245.6424 250.755.3342 250.245.3079
Early bird registration
(if received by 1 March): $250
Registration (after 1 March): $350
Class size is limited,
so register early!
They’ll be at
university sooner
19 - 23 March 2018
(first week of Spring Break) than you think.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NCM
Pirates aged 8 - 14 are welcome! Make sure your family
Register by phone at 250.754.4611 knows about the
or in person at 375 Selby Street, Nanaimo Canada Learning Bond
31-02-8908
Make a Discovery!
If your child was born in 2004 or later
and your family income is less than
Gallery $45,000/year, you are eligible for
Programs TOURS up to $2,000 of free money for your
child’s education after high school.
& Gift Shop For more information visit viu.ca/clb
100 Museum Way • 250.753.1821 • NanaimoMuseum.ca
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StrongStart (birth-5 years) MONDAY-FRIDAY
DAILY ACTIVITIES
FREE
Fairview Strong Start Bayview Strong Start
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Fairview Community School
250-753-3418
McGirr Strong Start
Bayview Elementary School
250-754-3231
Woodbank Strong Start
MONDAY-SUNDAY
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Aboriginal Home Instruction The 5 Animal Spirit Bag
McGirr Elementary School Woodbank Primary School
250-758-8946 250-722-3644 for Parents with Preschool Early Years Outreach Programme
Rutherford Strong Start Quarterway Strong Start Youngsters (1 to 5 years)
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rutherford Elementary School Quarterway Elementary School (HIPPY) (3 to 5 years) Time: Open
250-758-5331
Georgia Avenue Strong Start
250-754-6845 By Appointment Parents/caregiver Home
8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In the Parent’s Home 250-754-3215
Georgia Avenue Community School
250-753-1044
250-754-3215
Bellies to Babies and Beyond The Place Active Start (2-6 years) 4 Seasons Early Years: Stz’uminus First
(Pregnancy to 3 years) (0-14 years with Parent/ 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nation Parent Gathering
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Caregiver) Quarterway School (Childminding for ages birth - 6 years)
Princess Royal Family Centre. Time: Varies Contact Sylvia Taylor 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registration Required. 250-758-0630 or Stz’uminus Health Centre
250-753-7470 Nanaimo Woman’s Centre email sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Call Anita: 778-269-2407 3945 Shell Beach Road Ladysmith
Creating Health Family 250-591-0933. Phone 250-245-8551
(Birth to 6 years) Parent-Child Mother Goose
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Birth to 4 years) for a ride
Th Netural zone (421 Franklyn) 10:30 a.m. to Noon PacificCARE Drop-in Playgroup Moms, Dads and Babes Drop-in
250-753-6578 Gabriola Island HOPE Centre (Birth to 5 years) (Prenatal and Postpartum)
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4 Seasons Early Years: Nanoose Call to Register Country Club Mall, Nanaimo
First Nation Parent Gathering 250-247-8730 Tillicum Lelum Health Centre
250-756-2022 250-753-6578
(Childminding for ages birth - 6 Building Better Babies
years, and 6+) Preschool Storytime Families Supporting Families
(Birth to 6 Months) (3 to 5 years, siblings welcome) Monthly Drop-in, 1st Wednesday of
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Uy Sqwalawun Childcare at 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. month
111-A Sna-Naw-As Rd, Lantzville Tillicum Lelum Health Centre Nanaimo North Library For anyone raising a child.
250-591-0933 250-753-6578 Call to Register 250-933-BOOK Childminding avail.
Snaw-Naw-As First Nation Family
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Group (2665) 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Little Ferns Early Learning Family Storytime Drop-in Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Group
Light supper provided Centre) 3:30 p.m. (Birth to 5 years) 1135 Nelson St.
Childminding for 0-6 John Barsby Community School 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rm. 300 250-753-1783 Gabriola Island Library
Uy Sqwalawun Childcare Centre 250-247-7878
Are you expecting or do you have a child 6 years
old or younger? See what resources and services
are available in the Greater Nanaimo area.
Check out our website nanaimoearlyyears.org
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook: Nanaimo Early Years
Twitter: @Nanearlyyears
United Way Success by 6® Partners
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DAILY ACTIVITIES
FREE
EXCEPT SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Immunization Clinic (Infant to School Age) Times vary. Island Treasure Box (Early literacy program)
Nanaimo Health Centre by Appointment 250-755-3388 (Birth to 6 years old). By Appointment, in Parent’s home. 250-753-6578
Perinatal Drop-in (Breastfeeding support and baby weights) Family Place (parent and tot drop-in) 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lantzville Boys & Girls Club 250-390-4001
Nanaimo Health Centre by Appointment 250-755-3388
The Place Family Storytime Babytime Perinatal and Breastfeeding
(0-14 years with parent/ (0 - 5 years) (0 - 18 months) Support
caregiver) 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. By Appointment
Time: Varies Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
250-853-1154 250-753-1154 Nanaimo Health Centre
Nanaimo Woman’s Centre 250-758-3388
Call Anita: 778-269-2407 Building Better Babies Drop-in Toddler Storytime
(birth - 6 months) (18 mths - 3 years, siblings The Place
Rug Huggers Parent-Tot Drop-in 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. welcome) (0-14 years with parent/
(Birth to 4 years) Tillicum Lelum Health Centre 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 250-753-6578 caregiver)
Nanaimo North Library Time: Varies
Gabriola Island HOPE Centre Connections: Young Parent 250-933-BOOK (2665)
250-247-8730 Support Group Nanaimo Woman’s Centre
(Island Health) Family FUNdamentals Call Anita: 778-269-2407
4 Seasons Early Years: Penelakut 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (2 to 4 years)
First Nation Playgroup Princess Royal Family Centre 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Father Circle of Friends
10:00 a.m. - Noon 250-739-5845 Gabriola Island HOPE Centre 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Penelakut First Nation Health Call to Register 250-247-8730 Tillicum Lelum Health Centre
Centre 250-591-0933 4 Seasons Early Years: Snuneymuxw 250-753-6578
First Nation Parent Gathering
Baby Story Time (Childminding available for ages Soul Mamas
(0-18 months, siblings welcome) 0-6) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Drop In
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Last Saturday of the month
Nanaimo North Library 471 Irwin Street (Native Victory
250-933-BOOK (2665) Chapel)
20 Fifth Street
250-591-0933, call for a ride. 250-754-3215
Great Futures
Start Here!
Early Learning Middle Years
The BGCCVI is Vancouver • Daycare (0-5 years) • Child Care (5-12 years)
Island’s largest childcare • Preschool • Summer Day Camps
provider and is trusted • Girls Group
by more parents than Youth Family Resource
any other. • South Side Teen • Parent Education
Centre & Support
Children, youth and • Full Throttle • Family Place Drop-In
families experience new Dragon Boat (0-6 years)
opportunities, overcome Team
barriers and build positive
relationships, confidence,
and skills for life in
local programs.
Program & Registration information
for all 13 Club locations:
250.754.3215 • reception@bgccvi.com
bandgclubofcvi @BGCCVI
www.bgccvi.com
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Greater Nanaimo/Ladysmith Early Years resources and services
Breast Feeding Literacy Central Vancouver Island 250-754-8988 www.literacycentralvi.org
Healthlink BC (24-hour Nurse Line) 811 www.healthlinkbc.ca Nanaimo Child Development Centre 250-753-0251 www.nanaimocdc.com
Ladysmith Community Health Centre 250-739-5777 www.viha.ca Parent - Child Mother Goose Program www.nald.ca/mothergooseprogram
La Leche League Breastfeeding Support 250-754-5853 www.lllc.ca Snuneymuxw First Nation administration 250-740-2300 www.snuneymuxw.ca
Nanaimo Health Centre 250-755-3342 www.viha.ca Speech and Language Pathology/Nanaimo Health Centre 250-739-6827 viha.ca
Princess Royal Family Centre 250-739-5845 www.viha.ca Stz’uminus First Nation 250-245-7155 www.cfnation.com
Tillicum Lelum Health Centre 250-753-6578 www.tillicumlelum.ca
Child Care Tutoring … With a Twist 250-821-8214 www.tutoringwithatwist.ca
Boys and Girls Clubs Central Vancouver Island 250-754-3215 www.bgccvi.com Vancouver Island Regional Libraries www.virl.bc.ca
Child Care Subsidy Program 1-888-338-6622 www.mcf.gov.bc.ca - Gabriola Island Library 250-247-7878 www.virl.bc.ca
Community Care Facility Licensing 250-739-5800 www.viha.ca/mho/licensing - Ladysmith Library 250-245-2322 www.virl.bc.ca
Ministry of Education 1-800-663-7867 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/ged/gedwhere.htm - Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 250-753-1154 www.virl.bc.ca
PacificCARE Child Care 250-756-2022 www.pacific-care.bc.ca - Nanaimo Wellington Library 250-758-5544 www.virl.bc.ca
- Snuneymuxw Daycare 250-740-2335 snuneymuxw.ca/administration/daycare - Nanaimo North Library 250-758-4697 www.virl.bc.ca
Supported Child Development 250-753-0251 www.nanaimocdc.com
Food and Nutrition
Community Early Years Initiatives/Partnerships 7-10 Club Society 250-714-0917 www.nanaimo710club.com
Greater Nanaimo Early Years Partnership 250-816-1699 nanaimoearlyyears.org Island Health Nutrition Program - Princess Royal Family Centre 250-739-5845
Ladysmith Early Years Partnership 250-210-0870 www.familyandfriends.ca Ladysmith Community Gardens ladysmithcommunitygardensociety.weebly.com
Success By 6® Initiative 250-591-8731 www.successby6bc.ca LaFF food programs 250-210-0870 www.familyandfriends.ca
Vancouver Island Early Years Network 250-741-5247 Loaves and Fishes food bank 250-754-8347 www.nanaimoloavesandfishes.org
Meals on Wheels 250-753-1300 www.mealcall.org
Early Learning and Development Nanaimo Community Gardens 250-816-4769 nanaimocommunitygardens.ca
Early Years Program, SD68/StrongStart Centres 250-754-5521 www.sd68.bc.ca Nanaimo Community Kitchens 250-753-7470 nanaimocommunitykitchens.org
Island Family Information 250-756-2022 www.islandfamilyinfo.ca Nanaimo Food Share Society 250-753-9393 www.nanaimofoodshare.ca
Ladysmith Resources Centre Association 250-245-3079 www.lrca.bc.ca Salvation Army meal program 250-754-2621 www.salvationarmy.ca
- Adventures in Early Literacy, Born Healthy, Mother Goose, Dads Group Tillicum Lelum Health Centre 250-753-6578 www.tillicumlelum.ca
Ladysmith Family and Friends 250-210-0870 www.familyandfriends.ca
- LaFF Mornings, LaFFternoon, Family Frolics For more information, visit www.nanaimoearlyyears.org
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Greater Nanaimo/Ladysmith Early Years resources and services
Health
B.C. Poison Control 1-800-567-8911 www.dpic.org Nanaimo Family Resource Programs 250-585-6970 http://clbc.cioc.ca/
Child and Youth Mental Health 250-741-5444 www.gov.bc.ca/mcf Nanaimo Men’s Resource Centre 250-716-1551 www.nanaimomen.com
- Aboriginal 250-741-3600 www.gov.bc.ca/mcf Nanaimo Women’s Centre 250-753-0633 www.nanaimowomen.com
- General 250-741-5444 www.gov.bc.ca/mcf Nanaimo Youth Services 250-754-1989 www.nysa.bc.ca
Nanoose First Nation Head Start Program 250-390-0003 www.bcfnhs.org Nanaimo and Area Resource Services for Families 250-754-2773 www.narsf.org
Snuneymuxw First Nation Health Centre 250-740-2337 www.snuneymuxw.ca Parent Support Services of B.C. 1-877-345-9777 www.parentsuportbc.ca
Stz’uminus First Nation Health Centre 250-245-8551 www.cfnation.com People for a Healthy Community (Gabriola) 250-247-7311 phc-gabriola.org
Tillicum Lelum Health Centre 250-753-6578 www.tillicumlelum.ca Rainbows Children’s Grief and Loss Support Group
- Nanaimo 250-751-7888 www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com
Family Services - Ladysmith 250-245-8921 www.rainbowsnanaimo.blogspot.com
Adoptive Families Association 1-877-ADOPT-07 www.bcadopt.com Snuneymuxw First Nation Health Centre 250-740-2337 www.snuneymuxw.ca
Autism Society of B.C. 250-751-9278 www.autismbc.ca SOAR Mentoring Program for women
Big Brothers and Big Sisters 250-756-2447 www.bigscvi.ca - Intertribal Health Authority 250-753-3990 www.intertribalhealth.ca
Crisis Counselling Clinic - Brooks Landing 250-739-5710 www.viha.ca Triple P Positive Parenting Program www.triplepvip.ca
Foster Parent Support Services Society 250-802-4414 www.fpsss.com Vancouver Island Crisis Society 1-888-494-3888 www.cvics.ca
Gabriola Island HOPE Centre 250-247-8730 www.gabriolahopecentre.com V.I. Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect program 250-310-1234 www.viha.ca
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 1-855-474-9777
Haven Society and Transition House 250-756-2452 www.havensociety.com Pregnancy (Pre to Post)
Help Line for Children 1-800-663-9122 www.mcf.gov.bc.ca Birthright Information Help Line 1-800-550-4900 www.birthright.org
Immigrant Welcome Centre 250-753-6911 www.cvims.org Crossroads Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Nanaimo (faith based)
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 www.kidshelpphone.ca 250-716-1633 or 250-714-2191 www.pregnancynanaimo.com
Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services 250-591-0933 www.kwumut.org Maternal Health Program - Inter Tribal Health Services
Ladysmith Resources Centre Association 250-245-3079 www.lrca.bc.ca 250-753-3990 or 1-877-777-4842 www.intertribalhealth.ca
Little Ferns 250-753-1783 Midwives www.bcmidwives.com
Ministry of Children and Family Development 250-741-5444 gov.bc.ca/mcf Nanaimo Health Centre 250-755-3342 www.viha.ca
Nanaimo Child Development Centre 250-753-0251 www.nanaimocdc.com Nanoose First Nation Head Start Program 250-390-0003 www.bcfnhs.org
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Adventures
in reading
Vancouver Island Children’s
Book Festival is this spring
BY JULIE CHADWICK
For illustrator and author Cale Atkinson,
the thrill of writing children’s books comes
in constructing tales that are not only origi-
nal and relatable, but also contain an ele-
ment of the fantastic.
His latest book, Off & Away, marries these
two concepts perfectly when the character
of little Jo finds herself in a pickle after her
Dad, who collects and delivers all the mes-
sages in bottles at sea, becomes ill.
“It’s about overcoming fears. The charac-
ter has to overcome her fear of the ocean
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because her dad is sick and she patches spotted through trees,
has to take over the business,” says dreamy cloudscapes and dancing
Atkinson, who does most of his northern lights.
work from a home-based studio in “Kids put the sky in almost every
Kelowna. “All the bottles are piling picture they make,” says Reid. “I
up because he gets a bad sea flu.” find it interesting, the way they rep-
Atkinson, who has written and il- resent it, but I just wanted to push it
lustrated more than a dozen picture a bit and say, you know, ‘Hey kids,
books for children, is one of 10 you can really add a lot to your
authors and illustrators from across picture by changing up the sky and
the country who will descend on making it dramatic.’ So it’s fun to
the Harbour City for the Vancouver look at it from that point of view.”
Island Children’s Book Festival on Authors will also visit elementary
May 12. schools in the area to talk to classes
A staple community event for about writing and illustration, and
more than 30 years, BookFest has festival organizer Laura Foran says
long stood as a testament to the she’s excited to expand further into
wealth of talented Canadian and the hyper-popular genre of graphic
British Columbian children’s au- novels and young adult books with
thors. In addition to new artists like an art workshop for teens.
Atkinson, BookFest will welcome illustrator, I was just kind of fooling “We noticed kids seemed to be
return guests like Barbara Reid, around with it along with everything aging out of the festival at around
whose rich, sculptural plasticine- else and it took off,” says Reid. 10, so we wanted to keep them en-
based illustrations are a kid favou- Picture the Sky is her newest re- gaged,” says Foran.
rite. lease, and explores a wide range of BookFest takes place in and
“I played with [plasticine] when I sky-themed images from sweeping around Diana Krall Plaza. For more
was a kid, and then after I went to expanses of undulating blue horizon information and tickets, visit www.
art college and learned how to be an to slivers between buildings, mottled bookfest.ca.
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Child-safe home a nice place to live
All family members should be secure and in good working order.
considered when home improve- Temporary gates can block kids
ments are being planned, especially from getting on stairways. Improve
the youngest household residents lighting around staircases to help
who may not be responsible enough children and adults avoid falls, and
to avoid accidents and injuries. remove any obstacles.
According to a recent Vital Signs
report from the U.S. Centres for Anchor heavy furniture - The U.S.
Disease Control and Prevention, Consumer Product Safety Commis-
accidental injuries are a leading sion warns that unanchored televi-
cause of death among the country’s sions and top-heavy furniture can
youths. Leading causes of child in- tip over onto children and cause
jury include suffocation, drowning, severe injuries and even death. Ev-
poisoning, fires and falls. More can eryday furniture can be tempting to
be done to keep children safe and from trying to leave the house climb; therefore, using anchors to
many strategies start at home. without permission. Pair the alarm secure furniture to walls for security
system with secure locks and high is a must.
Install security systems - A secu- latches that can also stop children
rity system can be just as effective in their tracks. Install locking cabinets - Lock-
at keeping little ones inside as it is ing cabinets can keep medica-
at keeping unwanted guests outside. Remove fall hazards - Safety de- tions, household chemicals, home
Alarms can be set to sound any- vices installed on windows that improvement paints and solvents,
time a window or door is breached, are above ground level can keep and other potential poisons out of
which can deter curious children children safe. Stair rails should be reach.
THE BUILDING BLOCKS
OF LEARNING
Give your child a
solid foundation in
learning and life by
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Everybody
and give them a val-
ue-added service.
“I find as a par-
loves a fair
ent it’s really cool
because you are not
only feeling so sup-
ported and getting
all these supports
and resources and
Early Years Partnership holding information and
free Healthy Start Fair March 8 help being a par-
ent but your child
Next week’s screening, healthy is also having fun,”
Healthy Start Fair eating tips, lit- she said.
will be a one-stop eracy kits and other The fair will
shop of resources, health and parent- be held from 4-7
services and activi- ing information, as p.m. Funding for
ties for parents with well as storytime, the events comes
children aged 0-6. activities, games, from the Children’s
The fair, to be held snacks and give- Health Founda-
March 8 at Coun- aways. tion of Vancouver
try Club Centre, is Amber Bruner, Island, Coastal
being hosted by the Children First Early Community Credit
Greater Nanaimo Years Community Union, United Way
Early Years Partner- Coordinator, said Central and North-
ship. the partnership is ern Vancouver
There will be fam- trying to remove Island, Success by 6
ily resources, vision barriers for families and Children First.
Yo Ho Ho! Ahoy, let’s go!
Time to test the waters, team!
Let’s launch this birdish boat!
Bon voyage and au revoir and...
fingers crossed she’ll float!
Join these birdy buccaneers,
exploring worlds uncharted.
Their escapades will crack you up,
be ye not chicken-hearted!
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cheese gobbling crew of cluckaneers as they set sail on some legendary misadventures! Download the app at www.whitespot.com/kids.
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StrongStart Centres
Nanaimo Ladysmith Daily drop-in play Centres for parents
with children under 5 in eight different
Public Schools locations across the district.
offer a wide range Welcome to Kindergarten
Every school hosts a special event for
of programs for the soon-to-be Kindergarteners to meet
staff and their school.
early years providing Ready, Set, Learn
Fun activities for 3 and 4 year olds to
support for families introduce them to their neighbourhood
school.
and young learners. Healthy Start to Learning Fair
Information to ensure your child is
ready to learn.
Thursday, March 8, 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Country Club Centre, Nanaimo
For more information, please call your school
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