SPECIAL PROMOTIONS Get a FREE ice cream cone with the purchase of a Kids Meal all week long. Location: 9512 Alaska Rd. Earn a chance to win a FREE individual pizza & pop coupon by participating in one of the Fort St John Loves Families events. Location: 9508 Alaska Rd. North Bring in your Fort St. John Loves Families pamphlet during the week and get a family breakfast for four for $10. Location: 11103 Alaska Rd. Get a FREE child sized beverage with any purchase of an adult drink on Oct. 1st and 8th. Location: 9315-100th Ave. Kids Meals ½ price all week long at Dairy Queen Oct. 1st to 8th, 2016. Location: 10032-101 Ave. First 12 families to come into the Chamber’s office get to take home a FREE Board Game. Call the office first to ensure availability 250.785.6037. Location: #100, 9907-99th Ave. Earn a chance to win a Just Jack’s Gift Certificate by participating in one of the Fort St. John Loves Families events. Location: 11308 Alaska Rd. Earn a chance to win FREE movie passes at the Aurora Cinema Centre by participating in one of the Fort St. John Loves Families events. Location: Totem Mall, 9600-93rd Ave.
thank you! to all of our sponsors
A&W Big Bam Ski Hill Boston Pizza Burger King The Canadian Grind Community Bridge Child Care Resource and Referral City of Fort St. John Dairy Queen Engage Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Fort Bowling Lanes Fort St. John District Chamber of Commerce Fort St. John Child Development Centre
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Fort St. John Public Library Just Jack’s Heartbreak Acres Lilies and Lavender M&M Food Market NENAS Northern Environment Action Team (NEAT) North Peace Leisure Pool Commission PacificSport School District 60 Simply Music
Mention Fort St John Loves Families week at M&M Food Market and get 10% off your purchase from October 1st-8th. Earn a chance to win a game night meal by participating in one of the Fort St. John Loves Families events. Location: Totem Mall, 9600-93rd Ave.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE @ fsjhospitalfoundation.ca
5km Fun Walk/Run
$30 until Sept 15 $35 Sept 16-Oct 1
Beginning at twilight, runners will start with a quick warm up and continue from the Surerus Ball Diamonds to the scenic path around the Hospital, finishing back at the ball diamonds. Both runners and their route will be illuminated with glow sticks. Enjoy the start of fall and some exercise with this fundraising event that will leave you glowing!
Oct 1 @ 7pm
Proceeds from the run will go towards the Foundation's Endowment Fund. This fund grows annually through the interest earned on initial contributions. Any growth added through interest to the Endowment Fund will be used to support the purchase of equipment at the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation and Peace Villa Facility.
to MORE INFORMATION:
Heather McBryan, ecdfsj@gmail.com . 250.261.6278
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10:30am Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0-3 years Explore early language play with musical instruments, puppets, rhythms, dancing and lots of chances to MOVE!! Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731
12:00am – 5:00pm FREE Family Swim All Ages Gather the family and head to the pool! Cost: Free admission only for those attending the swim together as a family. This event is sponsored by the North Peace Leisure Pool Commission. Location: North Peace Leisure Pool, 9505-100St Contact: 250.787.8178
9:30am-11:00am Teddy Bear Picnic Playtime Ages 1-5 years Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun playtime, snack and crafts. Cost: FREE Location: Child Care Resource & Referral, 10411-100 Ave (side doors). Contact: 250.785.5701
9:30am-11:00am Music & Movement Ages 1-5 years Come ready to dance, play parachute games and make a special craft. Cost: FREE Location: Child Care Resource & Referral, 10411-100 Ave (side doors). Contact: 250.785.5701
10:30am Story Time Mice Ages 2-6years Bring your children to the library and explore stories through songs, rhythms, puppets and crafts. Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731
8:30am-11:30am Messy Art Ages 1-5 years Come drop into Strongstart and be ready to get messy! Cost: FREE Location: Robert Ogilvie Strongstart, 9907-86 St. Contact: 250.785.3704
8:30am-11:30am Science Rocks Ages 1-5 years Drop in for some Fun Science themed activities. Cost: FREE Location: Duncan Cran StrongStart, 8130-89 Ave. Contact: 250.787.0417
5:00pm-7:30pm Gym Time at the CDC Ages 0-6 years Join us at the CDC for an evening of fun in our gym. There will be a variety of activities for you and your children to enjoy! Cost: FREE Location: CDC, 10417-106 Ave Contact: 250.785.3200
3:30pm-4:30pm Lady Bug Workshop Ages 5+ Families can design their own Lady Bugs in vase. All supplies provided. Cost: $5 per child Pre-registration required Location: Lilies & Lavender, 9911-100th Ave. Contact: 250.787.2600
11:00am-1:00pm Parent and Tot Skate Ages 0-7 Gather the family and head to the skating oval! Cost: FREE Location: Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324-96 St. Contact: 250.785.4592
10:30am Story Time Lions Ages 2-6 years Bring your children and explore stories through instruments, puppets and active parachute games. Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731
6:00pm Family Scavenger Hunt at Big Bam Ski Hill Ages 5+ Bring the family out to Big Bam Ski Hill and see what kind of fun objects they will have you searching for. Dress for the weather. Cost: FREE Pre-registration required Location: Big Bam Ski Hill, 6317 Big Bam Road Contact: 306.263.3725
12:00am-4:00pm HeartBreak Acres All Ages Get outside with your family and enjoy wagon rides and a petting zoo. (Only 14km out of town) Cost: FREE Location: Follow the road out of town past the North Peace Veterinary Clinic and keep to the right. Go through the Montney Coulee and watch for signs on the other side. Printable map available at familyfriendlycommunity.ca Contact: 250.785.1021 1:00pm Crafternoon Ages 6-12 years Bring the family to this one crazy hour of super-cool crafting! Dress for a mess. Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731 7:00pm FireFly GLOW 5km FUN Walk/Run Ages 5+ Come to this fun family event and cheer on a family member or participate together. Participants and the route will be illuminated with glow sticks. All finishers receive a medal! Cost: $35 proceeds go to the Fort St John Hospital Foundation. Register in advance at fsjhospitalfoundation.ca Location: Surerus Ball Diamonds Contact: 250.261.7563
1:30pm-2:30pm Bouncing Beans All Ages Bring your family to the Kids Arena Field House for some Active Play! Crawl through tunnels, play with sports gear and jump on the bouncy castles. Cost: FREE Location: Kids Arena Field House Contact: 250.785.4592 4:00pm-6:00pm Family Bowling All Ages Bring the family and knock down some pins! Cost: Only $10 per family *Limit of 6 per family (shoe rental included). Location: Fort Bowling Lanes, 10116-104 St. Contact: 250.785.8882
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7:00pm-8:00pm Family Kindermusik Ages 0-8 years Bring your family out to this interactive Kindermusik session. Cost: $10 per family Pre-registration required Location: Simply Music, 9013-100 Ave Contact: 250.785.7070
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5:30pm-8:30pm “Drive In Movie” From A Box All Ages Bring your family and join NEAT to build your own recycled airplane and enjoy watching the movie “Airplanes”. Feel free to wear your PJ’s. All supplies and popcorn will be provided. Cost: FREE Pre-registration required Location: Child Care Resource & Referral, 10411-100 Ave (side doors). Contact: 250.785.6328 6:00pm-8:00pm FREE Public Skate All Ages Gather the family and head to the rink! Cost: FREE Location: Pomeroy Sports Centre, 9324-96 St. Contact: 250.785.4592
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3:30pm-4:30pm Lady Bug Workshop Ages 5+ Families can design their own Lady Bug in a vase. All supplies provided. Cost: $5 per child Location: Lilies & Lavender, 9911-100th Ave. Pre-registration required Contact: 250.787.2600 5:00pm-7:00pm Family Night All Ages Join NENAS for some soup & bannock and play some fun family board games, stories and crafts. Cost: FREE Pre-registration required Location: NENAS, 10328-101Ave Contact: 250.785.0887 6:00pm-8:00pm Family Photo & Craft All Ages Bring your family for a fun photo and make a picture frame. Props will be provided but feel free to bring some of your own. Cost: FREE Location: Community Bridge, 10142-101 Ave. Contact: 250.785.6021
1:30pm Totally Untidy Tots Ages 2-6 years Come ready to build, squish, experiment and make a mess! Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731 3:30pm Lego Club Ages 6+ Bring your imagination and we’ll bring the Lego! Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731 6:00pm-7:30pm Families In Motion Fun for the whole family! Join Pacific Sport Northern BC at the Kids Arena Field house for guided fitness and fun. Come bounce, run & play! Cost: FREE Location: Kids Arena Field house Contact: 250.960.5100
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 10:30am Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0-3 years Explore early language play with musical instruments, puppets, rhythms, dancing and lots of chances to MOVE!! Cost: FREE Location: Fort St. John Public Library, 10015-100 Ave. Contact: 250.785.3731 11:00am-12:00pm Halloween Safety Ages 4-12 Come join Engage Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and learn about costume safety and safe trick or treating. Cost: FREE Pre-registration required All participants will be entered into a draw for a free family one month pass. Location: 10631-100Ave Contact: 250.271.6848 1:00pm-3:00pm Halloween Safety Ages Teens Come join Engage Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu and learn about decision making, age appropriate parties, staying in groups, real life dangers of a teenager. Cost: FREE Pre-registration required All participants will be entered into a draw for a free family one month pass Location: 10631 100Ave Contact: 250.271.6848
EVEN M SaturdayO! RE 5:00pm-7:00p m FREE Family Public Skate All Ages Gather the fa mily and head to the rink! Cost: FREE Location: Pom ero Centre, 9324-9 y Sports 6 St. Contact: 250. 785.4592