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Excitement is Truly in the Air

So much to experience and do.

There is so much to share with you this week: Have you heard? It is the International Year of Astronomy! Check this out...May is also our Charity of Choice, Child Find Alberta, it is their Green Ribbon of Hope month as well as being their anniversary. And I have a few cool stories of hope...have you ever believed you would win the "big one"? This weekend there are so many things to do, be sure the car has lots of gas. I hope you can come out and meet me on May 9th for a Spa Day (see below). And come see us tonight for some "Bad Guy Bowling" in Leduc (see below).

Free Child & Family Fair - Tonight 4-8pm Thursday April 30th
Join us for Bad Guy Bowling at Moms, Dads And Kids area.

Well, if you have your income taxes done and mailed off or are on your way to the mail box, bring the kids out to the Leduc 2nd annual Child & Family Fair. Located at the Leduc Recreation Centre at 4330 Black Gold Drive, there will be plenty of fun activities, games, climbing wall interactive displays and play areas for kids...as well as prizes and so much more. Pack up the kids and come down and see us and all the things to do. Your kids can try out the Bad Guy Bowling that we are hosting and we are even handing out copies of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families FREE...Tonight from 4-8 pm.

Global TV - Friday May 1st at 6:50 am

If you're up before 7 am tomorrow morning, I will be on Global TV on May 1, tune in and then you could even join me at Chapters at Southpoint Common on Calgary Trail in Edmonton from 10-1 pm in the Children's area. Stop by and say hello. I love meeting parents and finding out about their favorite places and what's new with them.

St. Albert Public Library, 5 St. Anne Street - Tuesday May 5th, 7 - 8 pm. Join us Tuesday night for Birthday's in a Box ideas where I will share some birthday party ideas that are fun, inexpensive and a true hit with the kids.

International Year of Astronomy

May 2, is International Astronomers Day and where are the best places to go? The Telus Centres in both Calgary and Edmonton.

This year over 140 countries are participating in the International Year of Astronomy - a celebration marking the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope. Join TELUS World of Science - Calgary, the University of Calgary and the Calgary Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as our experts collaborate to offer over 300 astronomical events throughout the year. Search and find exciting astronomy events in Calgary at www.astronomycalgary.com.

And in Edmonton they are also celebrating, they have on loan a new 16" telescope that is controlled by an external computer that runs the Satellite Tracking software as well as major astronomy programs, like Starry Night Pro. The Be a Star program recipients will be able to see their stars with the push of a button. So why not buy Mom a star for Mother's Day and take her to see the BIG ONE. For more information on activities and show times click here.

What child doesn't like looking into the stars, and can you imagine the "O" face they will make.

Strollers sought for young moms

A growing number of young mothers are trapped in their homes because they can't afford a common but expensive four-wheeled device: the baby stroller. Youth justice advocate Mark Cherrington has been seeking stroller donations for the ihuman Youth Society, an organization that helps at-risk youth and young mothers. He says Edmontonians have recently donated to the cause but there is still a need for more.

"Because they don't have strollers, their mobility has been greatly affected by not having the ability to take their toddlers and babies out for little things, like buying groceries."

Strollers can range from $50 to $800 or more, depending on differences in size, wheels, fabric and other features and doesn't always fit into the budget.

To donate a stroller, old or new, call Cherrington at 780-415-1384 or go to the ihuman Youth Society at 10231 95th St.

Green Ribbon of Hope:
Wear your Ribbon with Pride.

This year Child Find Canada Inc. is launching its eighteenth annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign. This Campaign, which runs for the entire month of May, raises awareness of the issue of missing children.

Each year in Canada, thousands of children are reported missing. The Green Ribbon, created in response to the abduction and subsequent murder of Kristen French, has become a symbol of Hope for their safe return.

Throughout the month of May, the public is encouraged to show their support and concern for missing children by prominently wearing the Green Ribbon.

If you would like to participate in the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign, please order your Green Ribbon lapel pin now and wear it throughout the month of May. Click here to order.

Proceeds generated by the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign will enable Child Find Canada and its provincial members to provide the essentials tools needed to protect, prevent, educate and locate missing and abducted children at no-cost to the general public.

"Mother's Day Eve" Mini-spa Party - Join Me here!

I am excited to sponsor this event with Carrie and would love if you could join us.

A day to pamper yourself, celebrate with other moms and help honour and support a Calgary Mom, Sarah Penny and her five-year-old son who is battling to overcome a rare disease. Enjoy a variety of mini-spa treatments, tapas and refreshments, meet other moms and listen to an inspirational Mother’s Day chat by Leslie Horton, News Anchor, Global TV Calgary and mother of one.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Concorde Restolounge and House of Toli Spa

10 Aspen Stone Blvd. SW., Calgary
$45 non-members - $40 members (plus GST)
$5 per ticket will be donated to Evan Penny
For Event Details and to Register: http://www.momcafe.net/view_event/26
A portion of the event proceeds will go to support Evan’s Journey Back to Life. More information on his story is at http://evanpenny.wetpaint.com/

For additional information please contact:

Carrie Fanai
403 519 9783
carrie@momcafe.net

www.momcafe.net

Mother's Day at Sweet Momma Spa

Every mom deserves to have a lasting memory for Mother's day; show gratitude to all the great moms who have made a difference with our Sweet Momma Mother's Day Package! In celebration of this well deserved day, we are offering two unique packages: our 'Prenatal Package' for the moms-to-be, and our 'Postnatal Package' for the moms of all types.

Sweet Momma | 109, 10903 - 23 Ave | Edmonton

info@sweetmomma.ca

Other Mother's Day Events
Come for lunch - leave with your own copy of the 'Little Black Book'

Delta Calgary South
135 Southland Drive SE, Calgary
P. 403.278.5050

Fantasyland Hotel

17700 87 Ave NW, Edmonton

P. 800.RES.ERVE

Red Tail Landing Golf Club

Located at the Edmonton International Airport

P. 780.890.7888

Fun Finding Fridays - Starting this month.

Yes, we are excited to announce this event and it will be fun getting together with you and the kids - Book your spot today.Our very first event will be held at the St. Alberta International Children's Festival on Friday May 29. We are currently in conversation with the festival and will be pre booking two events to participate at. So we need to know if you can join us by May 12th. I know we went last year with some girlfriends and the kids and we had the time of our lives but some of the shows we wanted to see were hard to get in to see so by pre booking we will all get to go together. So email me if you would like to be a part of our very first Fun Finding Friday.

And watch for more events, we are just confirming dates for The Ellis Bird Farm and the Lady Bug Organic Gardens in Lacombe/Blackfalds, RedTail Landing Putting Golf Course in Edmonton, Telus Kids Creative Museum in Calgary, the Atlas Cole Mine as well as WJ Homestead Disc Golf just outside of Calgary. Do you have a place or idea of where we could go? Email me your favorite spot and we will try to get it booked.

Save 25%

Bugalug is celebrating Spring and the addition of new items to our product line up...our new Pony Loops plus our popular Soother Savers are back. With something for all age ranges we know you will find that perfect accessory to top off your favourite outfit.

Use Code at checkout: MOMS25 to save 25% until May 07/09

P - 403-289-6344
www.bugalug.ca

Happy Spring and Good Easter Egg Hunting. We are so excited to help you plan for Fun this easter and hope you remember to send in your Photos for our Photo Contest. You could be our next $300 Winner Just like Kori Stewart was last year. We always love to hear your feedback and I read them all.

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P.S.: A warm "Welcome" to all the new subscribers who have joined our Moms, Dads and Kids community! I'm thrilled that you are on board. You're going to love all of the great stories, cool tips and fun-finding ideas!

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