Childbirth Preparation Workshop
Roundhouse Community Centre
May 27th, 10am - 4pm
The Birth Place is proud to offer group prenatal classes which offer information on every aspect of pregnancy, labour and infant care. This class has a strong emphasis on the social component of having a baby. Topics include: optimal fetal position, stages of labour, relaxation, massage, breathing, knowledge of birth options, breastfeeding and infant care. For more info 604-713-1800 or visit www.thebirthplace.ca

Healthy Mum, Happy Baby Nutrition Class
Books to Cooks, 1740 West 2nd Ave.
May 16th, 6:30 pm
Join local author Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit as she hosts a class focusing on the nutritional needs of busy new mums and their babies (nearly mums are also welcome to attend!). Her book Healthy Mum, Healthy Baby is full of deliciously creative ideas for make-ahead meals, pantry suppers, and healthy snacks. Good cooking doesn’t need to make your life any more stressful, as Annemarie’s menu for the evening will demonstrate. For more info and to register please call 604-688-6755.

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
Cloverdale Fairgrounds
May 18th – 21st
This annual family event is in its 61st season and getting bigger every year. Enjoy all the famous rodeo events and don’t miss the pancake breakfast and the country parade. For more info please call 604-576-9461

Nutrition For Pregnancy
The Roundhouse Community Centre
May 15th, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pregnancy, childbirth and raising children calls on our deepest resources. We reach down into our core values, experiences and come up with a way to be the best parent we can. For many parents, that means balancing the health wisdom of the ages with new nutritional information and our own gut feelings about self care. Join Capers Nutritionist Victoria Pawlowski, RD, MED for a seminar on the latest nutritional information for a healthy pregnancy. For more info please call 604-713-1800

Vanier Park
May 14th – 21st
Don’t miss this May for the 30th anniversary of the Children's Festival. Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more. You wont want to miss the famous Charlotte Diamond and some other great new acts as well as crafts, live theater, dance and storytelling. The Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. For more info visit www.childrensfestival.ca