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f you are a new or expectant parent, make your way to the East Lawns of Devon House on Sunday, July 8 for A Big Baby Shower, from 11am – 6pm. Daddies, come and enjoy the Daddy Lounge (aka Man Cave). Mommies, take part in the Mommy Resource Seminars between noon and 5:20pm. Attend a few or all nine miniseminars, which cover topics such as financial planning, skincare during pregnancy and ‘Pregnancy 101’. Children can interact and have fun at the Rainbow Play Park, where they will have snacks and entertainment with adult supervision.
Don’t miss out on the grand prize giveaways; just have your event passport ready, which is your ticket to win. It must be stamped by a minimum 20 of the 40 exhibitors at the event for a chance to win the ultimate dream nursery, a ‘ride and relax’ weekend courtesy of Jewel Resorts and Mercedes Benz, or a family weekend at Beaches Resort. Come out and enjoy shopping specials, prenatal resources, baby products and services – everything parents could need for their little ones!
Tickets are $1,000 for adults, $300 for children (under six) and may be purchased at Cafe Blue (Sovereign Centre), Boy O Boy (12 Merrick Avenue) or RJR Communications Group (32 Lyndhurst Road).
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+ Edson Brevett Distribution Manager, Tru-Juice
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What do you like to do with your weekends? I like to get home early on a Friday evening to spend time with my wife, Audi and daughter, Xavi. This usually involves getting takeout and trying to catch a movie while hanging out and playing with the baby. Sometimes, I might linkup with my friends on a Friday night. Saturday mornings are reserved for watching football during the season. The afternoons might require me to go shopping with Audi and Xavi for kid-related stuff. Saturday evenings I might go for a run at Emancipation Park or catch a movie with Audi if a sitter is available. Sundays are sometimes church, but always dinner with my family at my parents. How have your weekends changed since you’ve had Xavi? Weekends are finding me at home on a Friday night way more often since the birth of my daughter. Friday nights were my designated road nights. Nowadays, I no longer feel that urge to go out and strangely feel very content to stay in, hang out with her and go to bed early. My friends hardly even bother calling me to come out now (after several missed commitments on my part).
You mention football quite a bit. Do you get a chance to play often? I have two weekly games that I try to go to, Thursdays after work and Saturday afternoon with friends from high school days.
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What are you looking forward to doing with Xavi on the weekends as she grows up? With Xavi, I’m looking forward to having her with me to do everything I’m doing. Watching sports, going shopping, going to the beach and other family-friendly events. When she gets older and wants to go to parties or hang out with her friends, I’ll gladly be chaperone. I don’t want to be the overbearing dad, but I have to know where she is at all times and be within shouting distance or two minutes away after a text message.
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+ What to do this wknd LIVE AT RED BONES CAFÉ 1 ARGYLE ROAD – FRIDAY, JULY 6 Enjoy performances by jazz, latin, reggae and rock artistes. Showtime is 9:30pm. Admission: $500 plus vibes! SUMMER SESSIONS BELLY DANCING BODY PRO IN BARONS PLAZA, 61 CONSTANT SPRING ROAD JUNE 29TH - AUGUST 18; FRIDAYS 8-9PM AND SATURDAYS 2-3PM The eight-week belly dancing and fitness package costs $4,600. Includes one free session for a friend plus five free day passes to the gym. Drop-in price is $1,000 per session
ping on their favourite Wray & Nephew mixes. Admission: $1,000 pre-sold or $1,500 at the gate MUSE | HARDCORE CLUB PRIVILEGE – SATURDAY, JULY 7 Have a fun night out with friends. Admission: $1500; ladies are 3-4-1 before midnight Osmosis Luxe Life Saturday July, 2012 Fort Charles, Port Royal Come on out for the super all-inclusive party event. Music by DJ Nicco, Coppershot and Renaissance Admission: $3,500 (pre-sold) $4,500 (at the gate)
ULTRA ++ FICTION LOUNGE – SATURDAY, JULY 7 Get on the list for this Saturday’s staging with the theme Electric Zoo. Admission: $2,000 (men) $1,500 (women)
Appleton Mound Saturday July 7, 2012 Sabina Park Get your bats ready! Admission is only $3,500. This is an all- inclusive event, you drink all day for free and get lunch. Starts at 9am and ends at 5pm
Rocky 876 Saturday, July 7, 2012 Liguanea Club in New Kingston Patrons at Jamaica’s first ever boxing party can watch live action at ringside, while bouncing to the latest beats and sip-
Reggae Crabfest Saturday July 7, 2012 Rio Nuevo VIllage, St Mary Calling all crab lovers! Enjoy a wide variety of dishes ranging from curry land crab to soup. From 5pm - midnight
French Riviera Sunday July 8, 2012 Top Floor, Quad The first ever day club event starts at 2pm and ends at midnight. Admission: $1,000 with invitation, $2,000 without
Deja Vu Sunday July 8, 2012 2pm-12am The ultimate drink-inclusive beach party; happy hour session every 60 minutes, from 6pm- 9pm. Music by ZJ Chrome/Illusion DJ Nile/Kronic Sound
Envy’d finds 5 Ravinia Ave Saturday July 7th 12pm-10pm Sunday July 8th 12pm-5pm This is the perfect event for fashionistas looking for new designers. Complimentary food and drinks will be served.
Land We Love 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston 8 Sunday July 8, 2012 Come out to the launch of Kay Sullivan’s new book, ‘Land We Love’ starting at 11am. She invites you to, “Come, look back with love, laugh and enjoy.”
Little Ochi Seafood Carnival Sunday July 8, 2012 Alligator Pond Bay, St. Elizabeth Mingle and munch with family and friends this Sunday. Big Baby Shower Sunday July 7, 2012 11am-6pm The must-go event for first-time expectant parents and new parents. Tickets are $1,000 for adults and $300 for children under six. 11am-6pm IMAGE July Saturday 7, 2012 107A Constant Spring Road Incredible music, alcohol, glamour and entertainment all in one place.
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