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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
March Break Camps in Oakville
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Have someone at home who is crazy about all things Harry Potter, Hogwart's and Wizarding!
Fee Fi Fo Fun is hosting two wand making events during March break 2012.
Where: Fee Fi Fo Fun, 1842 Lakeshore Road W.
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
10:00 AM - Noon
What: We will be using hot glue, sandpaper, spray paint and other supplies to help you create your own wizarding wand.
Who: Age 8 and up
How Much: $19.99 includes all materials and hands-on instruction.
Register: Email info@feefifofun.ca or Call 905-823-3331
Hear Ye Hear Ye Knights of the Round Table - Fee Fi Fo Fun is hosting a two-day event where you will create and paint your own heraldic design.
Each project includes a hand-cut Scandinavian Birch-ply shield and a wooden sword. You can use the printed image which comes with the shield for rubbing on to the shield face and/or create and paint your own design.
**Each event takes place over two days.
Day One - Design and Trace. Day Two - Paint and Seal.
How Much: The cost of the shield kit at $29.99. All instruction and other materials are free.
Who: Ages 7+
Where: Fee Fi Fo Fun, 1842 Lakeshore Road W.
When: Thursday- Friday, March 15-16, 2012
Thursday-Friday, March 22-23, 2012
10:00 AM - Noon
Register: Email info@feefifofun.ca or Call 905-823-3331
Fee Fi Fo Fun
1842 Lakeshore Road W.
Mississauga, ON L5J 1J7
Website: http://www.feefifofun.ca/
Blog: feefifofun.blogspot.com
Bricks and Mortar Store:
1842 Lakeshore Road W.
Mississauga, ON L5J 1J7
Tel. 905-823-3331
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4Cats Arts Studio is the best, most fun art studio ever!
4Cats Oakville is a professional arts studio for artists aged two to fifteen. Guided by highly-trained curators, 4Cats kids create imaginative pieces inspired by the work of famous artists. Children use professional high-quality art materials including acrylic paint on canvas, silkscreens and pottery wheels. 4Cats curators tell captivating and inspiring stories about the lives of the artists being introduced.
4Cats Oakville offers Artist of the Month classes, workshops, camps, awesome birthday parties and more!
Visit www.4cats.com/oakville for more information on the best, most fun Spring Break camps and workshops!
Contact information:
Jennifer Chung
4Cats Oakville
2379 Trafalgar Road
Oakville ON
289-937-1788
oakville@4cats.com
http://www.4cats.com/
Canlan Ice Sports - Oakville -Where the Experience is Everything!
Look no further than Canlan Ice Sports Oakville (www.icesports.com/oakville) as your top host of hockey and sports camps for the upcoming Spring Season! Our team takes great pride in hiring positive role models as instructors. Our instructor’s are highly trained, responsible and caring individuals who make their goal to foster positive relationships with campers and parents.
Our award winning Canlan Ice Sports Hockey & Skating Academy offer development programs for all ages and skills levels. We work with youngsters to progress their training goals and self-confidence – and all along the way – HAVING FUN! We offer an action packed week, where participants leave feeling great about their camp experience, and parents understand why Canlan is one of the most popular camp venues. If you and your child wish to get a head start on your hockey career and would like to fine tune your skills, we have a program suited for you!
Our March Break Camp takes place March 12th to 16th, 2012 – offering 7 areas of instruction (including a new Body Contact & Checking Clinic) for as low as $189 + HST for the week! It’s a great way to keep your youngsters active over March Break … PLUS ask about our Break Away Package – register for a week of March Break Camps and get an entry into our PA Day Camp on April 27th for only $35! That’s a total cost of $400 (taxes included) for 6 FULL DAYS OF CAMP!
To find out more, please feel free to call us at 905-845-6989 and we would be happy to assist you in any way! You can also visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/canlanoakville) or on Twitter (@IceSportsOak).
http://www.icesports.com/
Oakville@icesports.com
Tel. 905.845.6989
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ART on Hixon St. STUDIO
In ART on Hixon St. STUDIO we believe that visual arts experiences can motivate and engage students since they allow for self-expression and imagination. People from all walks of life use the arts to explore and convey ideas and to enhance understanding. Research studies in arts education point to important links between learning in the arts and language development, extremely important for young kids.
ART on Hixon St. STUDIO offers the professional guidance, the right tools, materials and the perfect atmosphere to students that takes visual arts seriously!
Owner and teacher, Patricia Carrasquilla, has designed an academic curriculum for drawing, painting, sculpture and photography that will engage and encourage the student more and more in each lesson.
March Break Camp PROMO!
March 12-16, 2012 ; 10-11:30 am.
Monday: SCULPTURE, hand building with clay
Tuesday: PAINTING flowers with oil on canvas
Wednesday: DRAWING with light and shadows
Thursday: PHOTOGRAPHY, portrait making with a professional SLR
Friday: CLAY AGAIN, this time using the Potter´s WHEEL and the SLAB ROLLER!
FEE: $12 one child OR 2 children for $20 so bring a friend! Supplies included
Please book now! (LIMITED TO 6 SPOTS ONLY) http://artonhixonstreet.com/events
Visit ART on Hixon ST. STUDIO and learn more about us...and yourself!
http://www.artonhixonstreet.com/
(905) 469 6728
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Bricks 4 Kidz®
After School Programs – In these fun educational classes, students will experience hands-on engineering fundamentals as they build motorized models using LEGO® bricks. Students’ imaginations and creativity will soar during a free-play building sessions available during the class.
Birthday Parties – If you are a LEGO® fan, Bricks 4 Kidz® birthday party is for you. Celebrate your child’s next birthday with a fun and novel LEGO® party experience! Children will have a fantastic time building models, creating and participating in games and challenges! Bricks 4 Kidz® birthday parties offer a fun and unique experience for all busy builders.
Camps - Bricks 4 Kidz® are fun, high-energy experience offering:
LEGO® model building featuring working motors.
Lots of unique, free-play bricks for creative model building
Many specialty camps to choose from including robotics, movie-making, space academy, remote control mania and much more
Educational ... YES ... Fun … ABSOLUTELY
Rona Amaral
Phone: (416) 473-2043
Email: ramaral@bricks4kidz.com
Region: Oakville East/Mississauga
Herbert Elefano
Phone: (905) 808-3440
Email: helefano@bricks4kidz.com
Region: Oakville West/Burlington
web site: http://www.bricks4kidz.com/locations/ontario
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse the BRICKS 4 KIDZ® programs
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Velocity Dance + Fitness
REGISTER NOW! DON’T MISS OUT. CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST.
To view our schedule, program costs, and to REGISTER,
visit http://www.velocitydance.ca/ • Call 416.670.6171 or email contact@velocitydance.ca
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The Little Gym is all about Serious Fun. Parents see the serious side of our programs (each one divided into themed, multi-week Learning Units that lead to a natural progression of skills and an evident outcome of self-confidence and a proud smile) while kids just think they’re having loads of fun and making new friends.
The Little Gym of Oakville offers gymnastics, dance, sports skills and karate classes. All our schedules are online at http://www.tlgoakvillecan.com/. We invite you to let your child experience our programs with a FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS which can be booked online, by telephone or in person at the gym.
In addition, The Little Gym of Oakville is the place to host your child’s Awesome Birthday Bash, take care of your kids while you grab a night out (Parents’ Survival Nights), and entertain your kids during the holidays with our Anytime, Summertime/Wintertime Camps.
The Little Gym of Oakville
355 Iroquois Shore Road
(east of Trafalgar Rd, just north of the QEW)
905-815-8151
Three changes you should make today to keep the dentist away!
Quick tips to keep your kids cavity-free.
As a dentist with three small children of my own, I understand the anxiety that children (and their parents) may have when visiting their dentist. And quite often I find myself in a situation where I need to tell loving parents that their young child has cavities. Many are shocked because they thought they were being really careful about what their kids are eating.
Everybody knows that too much candy can cause cavities. Although that's true, I wish it was that simple with candy being the only culprit. Exposure to simple sugars definitely increases the risk of dental decay, but the story doesn't end there. There are numerous factors that contribute to the formation of cavities and even snacks that you thought were healthy, could be harming your children's teeth.
Did you know that prevention is the most effective way to minimize extensive dental treatment for us all? As much as I love seeing my clients, here are 3 changes you can make TODAY to help keep your child's dental appointments to a minimum.
It's okay to let your kids indulge in the occasional treat...but only at the end of a meal! This is when salivary flow is the highest and so it's the safest time for a sweet treat. Sugary foods (like dried fruit, candies or juices) or starchy foods (like crackers, pasta or pretzels) will increase your child's risk of getting cavities when eaten as between meal snacks. Cheese, on the other hand, is a healthy snack and tooth-friendly too!
As soon as your child gets his first tooth, STOP nursing him to sleep or putting him to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice. These can all result in severe decay which may then require extensive treatment even in very young children. To prevent this, clean your baby's teeth with a wet washcloth, a tooth cleansing wipe (available at some dental offices) or a small soft toothbrush moistened with water before bed. And if necessary put your child to sleep with a bottle of water or a pacifier.
And finally, start looking after your own teeth. Babies are born without any cavity causing bacteria. They inherit these "sugar bugs" from their parents and caregivers through shared food, utensils, toothbrushes and even kisses. So, by looking after your own teeth, you're not only minimizing the transfer of these pesky sugar bugs, but you're also modeling behaviour that your kids will want to mimic. A win/win situation!
Parents want the best for their children. Making these simple changes will have a positive effect on your children's teeth and their health. Also, one visit to the dentist before one year of age will get your child on track to zero cavities! For example, your child's first visit at Dental Works on Cornwall is usually no more than a quick 15 minute appointment. It's also an opportunity for both you and your child get comfortable with us and the environment. We will screen your child's teeth and gums for any developing issues and discuss what preventive measures would help your child stay cavity free!
PROMO:
Have questions? Join us on Thursday, March 1st, at 11am for our monthly Kid's Corner. This month we will be focusing on: How foods and snacks affect your children's teeth. Ask Dr. Piracha any questions you may have about your baby's teeth. She will also offer a COMPLIMENTARY oral screening for your child. We'll have coffee brewing for the parents and there will be healthy snacks, a colouring station as well as stickers for any older siblings that may come along.
Please email to register as space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Address:
Dental Works on Cornwall
1495 Cornwall Road, Unit 34
Oakville, ON L6J 0B2
Contact us today:
905-842-5051, info@dentalworksoakville.com
Web site: http://www.dentalworksoakville.com
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Quick-tips-to-keep-your-kids-cavity-free.html?soid=1101384438594&aid=3qaIdJ8bvUc
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Style Expressions: 3,2,1 and Action
Style Expressions: 3,2,1 and Action
by MONICA ROLLING cdeca, csp, pcc
For the last 6 years I have passionately been working as a Staging Professional. Thinking this service would complement my Interior design services; I took an accreditation course with The Canadian Staging Professionals. Since then I have watch this side of my business grow at a very steady and demanding rate.
What is staging and does it work? Staging is literally putting your house and home on a stage. Putting your house on a show; where a desirable life style is displayed, for potential buyers to see and wish for.
We want to show something that will make an unforgettable “First Impression” so that they can see themselves as being part of this exciting show.
The stage must be set free of whatever is going to distract the potential buyer’s attention from appreciating the architectural features of the home, the space available and its potential.
This is why de-cluttering is so important, especially of family portraits, toys, ornaments, plants and anything that it is going to give a negative impression.
De-cluttering also applies to furniture. Oversized furniture that is blocking and entrance, a window or doors, will only tell a buyer that the place is too small.
It’s important also to show each room as its intended purpose. For example finding a dining room used as an office space; will rob a buyer of an image of a family dinner party.
Lighting is also a very important. Letting as much light into the house will make it feel spacious and give a sense of wellbeing. Artificial lighting is just as important, especially for night showings; good lighting will create a cozy atmosphere that will say I can relax in this room after a long’s day at work!”
Master bedrooms are another important selling feature in today’s market. Buyer’s busy life styles
have created the need for a master bedroom that offers a “retreat” were they can relax and enjoy before going to sleep. Making a bedroom attractive, relaxing with a touch luxury is a must!
Bathrooms too have come a long way since fluffy mats and toilet seats cover. Today’s bathroom has to offer a “Spa” experience. Especially en suit bathrooms have become a place where you can close the door and pampered yourself!
The outside of our house is just as important; You want to show that you have taken good care of the outside and kept it in very good conditions just as much as the inside.
So make the path to your home inviting and exciting, as it would be to be walking on a red carpet!
Make your potential buyers feel that they are about to see a show that they will want to see over and over again! When they move into your house!
We at Style Expressions, can help to put this show on the road; By telling you how or by doing it for you!
We offer very flexible services such as accessories rental, just in case you don’t have enough or need a different look.
We offer many other services too, such as: Interior design, Space planning, colour consultations, floral design, seasonal and special occasions staging, re-design and many more! Just ask us if we can do it!
Style Expressions is always thinking of you!!!!
Style Expressions providing stylish functional and practical interiors.
Tel 905 847 4693
monica@styleexpressions.ca
www.styleexpressions.ca
MOJO MUSIC 2012 MARCH BREAK & SUMMER ROCK CAMPS
MOJO MUSIC 2012 MARCH BREAK & SUMMER ROCK CAMPS
9am-4pm weeklong program
open to all instruments & skill level
interactive & creative ensemble coaching format
state-of-the-art equipment & facilities
protools 24 track digital recording
be part of an exciting album compilation
15 student maximum capacity per week
$325/wk (lunch option extra)
enrollment in multiple weeks welcome as each week is a
completely new & unique experience!
9 weeks to choose from:
March 12/13/14/15/16
weeks of July 2/9/16/23/30
weeks of August *7/13/20
call 905.842.2665 now
* 4-day camp week (pricing is pro-rated)
For more information about it’s music programs, call 905-842-2665.
www.mojomusic.ca
CANLAN ICE SPORTS OAKVILLE
CANLAN ICE SPORTS OAKVILLE – WHERE THE “CAMP” EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING!
Look no further than Canlan Ice Sports Oakville (www.icesports.com/oakville) as your top host of hockey and sports camps for the upcoming Spring Season! Our team takes great pride in hiring positive role models as instructors. Our instructor’s are highly trained, responsible and caring individuals who make their goal to foster positive relationships with campers and parents.
Our award winning Canlan Ice Sports Hockey & Skating Academy offer development programs for all ages and skills levels. We work with youngsters to progress their training goals and self-confidence – and all along the way – HAVING FUN! We offer an action packed week, where participants leave feeling great about their camp experience, and parents understand why Canlan is one of the most popular camp venues. If you and your child wish to get a head start on your hockey career and would like to fine tune your skills, we have a program suited for you!
Our March Break Camp takes place March 12th to 16th, 2012 – offering 7 areas of instruction (including a new Body Contact & Checking Clinic) for as low as $189 + HST for the week! It’s a great way to keep your youngsters active over March Break … PLUS ask about our Break Away Package – register for a week of March Break Camps and get an entry into our PA Day Camp on April 27th for only $35! That’s a total cost of $400 (taxes included) for 6 FULL DAYS OF CAMP!
To find out more, please feel free to call us at 905-845-6989 and we would be happy to assist you in any way! You can also visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/canlanoakville) or on Twitter (@IceSportsOak).
Good Night Sleep Site
Good Night Sleep Site is committed to helping parents and children with all of their sleep needs. My name is Alanna McGinn, and I am the Founder and Sleep Consultant, and was once the sleep deprived parent, dealing with my first daughter and her lack of sleep. When my sleep journey began, I realized there were many parents dealing with the same sleep issues with their babies and toddlers. It was then I decided to follow my passion of helping others with their sleep needs, and Good Night Sleep Site was created.
Ask yourself the following questions. Is your child:
- Irritable and fussy around late afternoon and dinner time?
- Needing a sleep association to fall asleep? Rocking, soother, breast/bottle?
- Falling asleep randomly? While eating, while in the car?
- Taking short naps? 45 minutes or less?
- Waking up frequently throughout the night?
- Constantly getting out of his/her bed?
- Waking up too early in the morning?
Please visit us at www.goodnightsleepsite.com.
Follow Good Night Sleep Site on Facebook and Twitter for special offers, and sleep tips! Ask us your sleep question and get your answer the same day!
The Enza Day Spa in Oakville
The Enza Day Spa
Enza wants to take care of you. At Enza, you're not just a number!
Established in 2005, The Enza Day Spa has over 3000 square feet and 2 levels of space designed as a true South African retreat. With a full list of day spa therapies, including Registered Massage Therapy and Acupuncture, Enza is the perfect guilt free getaway to erase your daily stresses. We pride ourselves on our calm, friendly, environment and personalized service.
Upstairs, visit the Enza Zoo - our kid's spa! This creative space offers mani's, pedi's, facials, and even massages just for kids.
Enza cares. We're always involved in numerous grass root charitable projects both locally and internationally.
Visit our website at enza.ca to learn more. Check out our blog, laugh at our videos, and find out about our monthly specials and package rates. We look forward to meeting you!
Web site: http://www.enza.ca/
Tel. 905-844-3330
Address: 627 Lyons Lane - suite 100
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Business Feature: Oakville School of Music & Performing Arts
Oakville School of Music & Performing Arts
Has your child expressed an interest in music and taking music lessons? Are you interested in learning more about lessons, practise strategies, and how to make the most of your child’s musical studies? The Oakville School of Music & Performing Arts welcomes students to the school for a free trial lesson that will get you on the right foot in your musical journey.
The school offers private lessons on a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, violin, voice, and flute from ages 4 to adult. Students at the school are given opportunity to practice their skills in a variety of settings apart from their individual studies including end of year concerts and community performances. Currently the school is the official anthem provider for the Oakville Blades Hockey team, where voice students are able to perform in a professional setting on a weekly basis.
This March Break the school is excited to offer its unique Piano Fingers Mini Camp – as a March Break Edition! The camp is stepping stone towards private music lessons, and is an introductory piano camp, where campers learn the basics of piano & music notation as a group. The camp will also
include singing, movement, and rhythm exercises that make learning music fun.
The camp is designed for children ages 4 to 6 years of age, each session has a limited number of spots due to the nature of the programming. You may register for the camp online, or by calling the school to reserve a spot.
Piano Fingers Mini Camp - Session One (morning): Monday, March 12th to Friday, March 16th 2012 9:00am to 11:00am.
To book a free trial lesson at the school, please make an appointment by contacting:
905-338-9800
Web site: http://osmpa.ca/
Address: 1184 Speers Road
Oakville, Ontario
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakvilleSchoolofMusic
Has your child expressed an interest in music and taking music lessons? Are you interested in learning more about lessons, practise strategies, and how to make the most of your child’s musical studies? The Oakville School of Music & Performing Arts welcomes students to the school for a free trial lesson that will get you on the right foot in your musical journey.
The school offers private lessons on a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, violin, voice, and flute from ages 4 to adult. Students at the school are given opportunity to practice their skills in a variety of settings apart from their individual studies including end of year concerts and community performances. Currently the school is the official anthem provider for the Oakville Blades Hockey team, where voice students are able to perform in a professional setting on a weekly basis.
This March Break the school is excited to offer its unique Piano Fingers Mini Camp – as a March Break Edition! The camp is stepping stone towards private music lessons, and is an introductory piano camp, where campers learn the basics of piano & music notation as a group. The camp will also
include singing, movement, and rhythm exercises that make learning music fun.
The camp is designed for children ages 4 to 6 years of age, each session has a limited number of spots due to the nature of the programming. You may register for the camp online, or by calling the school to reserve a spot.
Piano Fingers Mini Camp - Session One (morning): Monday, March 12th to Friday, March 16th 2012 9:00am to 11:00am.
To book a free trial lesson at the school, please make an appointment by contacting:
905-338-9800
Web site: http://osmpa.ca/
Address: 1184 Speers Road
Oakville, Ontario
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakvilleSchoolofMusic
Family Day in Oakville
Family Day - Monday February 20th, 2012 - Oakville
Get up and get moving. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the free activities the town and our partners have to offer!
Swimming, skating to name a few, lots of fun and we want to see you! Over 150 free recreational activities and events for all ages and abilities. From preschool programs to programs for youth this is an event you don't want to miss!
Special Family Day programs include:
•Children's entertainers
•Interactive music workshops
•Library programs
•Discover Snorkeling
•Speed skating
•Magic Lantern Show - Cinderella
•Hockey practice with the Oakville Blades
•Exotic animals
Family Day schedule
Full Schedule (pdf, 1.1 MB)
ttp://www.oakville.ca/assets/general%20-%20culture%20recreation/2012FamilyDay.pdf
See locations for timings of events:
Glen Abbey Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
River Oaks Community Centre
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Centennail Pool
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Oakville Museum
Oakville Public Library
Tim Hortons free skate
Tim Hortons free swim
Peter Gilgan Family YMCA
Get up and get moving. Bring the whole family and enjoy all the free activities the town and our partners have to offer!
Swimming, skating to name a few, lots of fun and we want to see you! Over 150 free recreational activities and events for all ages and abilities. From preschool programs to programs for youth this is an event you don't want to miss!
Special Family Day programs include:
•Children's entertainers
•Interactive music workshops
•Library programs
•Discover Snorkeling
•Speed skating
•Magic Lantern Show - Cinderella
•Hockey practice with the Oakville Blades
•Exotic animals
Family Day schedule
Full Schedule (pdf, 1.1 MB)
ttp://www.oakville.ca/assets/general%20-%20culture%20recreation/2012FamilyDay.pdf
See locations for timings of events:
Glen Abbey Community Centre
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
River Oaks Community Centre
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
Centennail Pool
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Oakville Museum
Oakville Public Library
Tim Hortons free skate
Tim Hortons free swim
Peter Gilgan Family YMCA
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