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  • Saturday May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm
    90 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Learn the basics of using a sewing machine (including safety) and sew your own book bag to keep! This program consists of four sessions over a two month period. *You must be able to commit to all four sessions.* All supplies will be provided. Required skills: • Ability to follow instructions, to work independently, and to wait patiently for assistance when needed • Can safely use sewing implements with minimal supervision (needles, seam rippers, and sharp scissors) Ages 9-12 years old.

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    Tuesday Jun 04, 2024 at 6:00pm
    60 minutes

    Cet atelier interactif initie les participants de tous âges à la musique autochtone.  Vous en apprendrez plus sur le "battement de cœur" de notre mère la Terre avant d'apprendre quelques chansons de danse stomp sur des hochets traditionnels.

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    Tuesday Jul 02, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

     Nothing can stop it!  Ages 7-9. Registration required. 

     Activities will include making googly-eyed creatures out of yarn.

    Rien ne peut l’arrêter! Pour les 7 à 9 ans. Inscription requise.

    Nous allons fabriquer des monstres en laine.

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    Monday Jul 08, 2024 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Climb on board my rocket ship.

    Registration required. Ages 4-6. 

    We will be reading a picture book and making our own colourful planets with paint and liquid starch. 

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    Grimpe à bord de mon vaisseau spatial.

    Inscription requise. Pour les 4 à 6 ans. 

    Nous allons lire un album jeunesse et créer nos propres planètes colorées avec de la peinture et de l'amidon. 

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    Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Reach up high. Touch the sky. Registration required. Ages 4-6. 

    We will be exploring rhythms by tapping, clapping, stomping, and by dancing and making music with tambourines, maracas, egg shakers, rhythm sticks and more. 

    Tends les bras pour toucher les étoiles. Inscription requise. Pour les 4 à 6 ans.

    Nous allons nous engager dans des activités musicales en faisant des sons avec nos mains et nos pieds, en bougeant et en manipulant des instruments de musique mis à ta disposition: tambourins, maracas, oeufs sonores, bâtons rythmiques, et autres instruments de musique.

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    Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 2:30pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Démontre tes talents. Pour les 10 à 12 ans. Inscription requise.

    Nous allons créer de l'art inspiré par les aurores boréales.

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    Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 3:30pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Embrace your inner talent. Registration required. Ages 10-12.

    We will create an art piece inspired by the aurora borealis.

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    Monday Jul 29, 2024 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Explore space rocks, goo and other icky stuff. Registration required. Ages 4-6.

    Viens découvrir des roches venues d'espace, de la matière gluante et d'autres trucs dégueu. Inscription requise. Pour les 4 à 6 ans.

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    Thursday Aug 08, 2024 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Who knows where your creations will take you? 

    Registration required. Ages 7 to 9. 

    We will be making slime. 

    Qui sait où tes créations te mèneront?

    Inscription require. Pour les 7 à 9 ans. 

    Nous allons fabriquer de la slime (ou glu). 

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    Monday Aug 12, 2024 at 10:00am
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Monday, June 10, 2024 - 10:00am

    Boldly go where no one has gone before. Registration required. Ages 7-12.

    L'incommu t'attend Inscription requise. Pour les 7 à 12 ans.