sjkid on Twitter!
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Guess What? sjkid is on Twitter. Follow us today. We update regularly, with great ideas for kids!
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Information and Resources on sjkid
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on sjkid the "Everything You Need to Know" section, gives you information on resources & programs for kids & their families; aged prenatal to 10. Here is a small sampling of what you will find: |
sjkid on Facebook
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sjkid has a fan page on Facebook. Join our fans today!
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Free Classifieds
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Did you know that sjkid has a free classified section?
You can put free ads up, or answer ads for things like
Childcare, baby items, kids furniture, and much more!
To see all the categories and to post your free ad today, visit the classified section!
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Halloween Photo Contest Winner
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Last Month, we asked you to enter your kid/s picture in our 2nd Annual sjkid Halloween Photo Contest. We were looking for the most original costume. The winner of a pair of footwear fromStylin' Mama, Baby & Tot was mumtoconnor. Here is her photo of Connor dressed as an intersection:
Thanks to all that entered, you have a super, cute bunch of Trick or Treaters!
A big Thanks to Stylin' Mama, Baby & Tot for generous Prize donation.
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 Greetings!
Can you believe it? Christmas will be here in less than a month! Already our community is busy with holiday activities, events, shopping and visits to Santa.
During this time of year, many wonder how they can give back? In this issue we have highlighted some groups that let Families Help Other Families. Also, this month, we have ideas for what to do with Kids Over the Holidays.
We have included our usual Event Listing, that is chalked full of holiday fun! As an extra bonus, I have included a special section on Where to Visit Santa.
We have started a brand New Holiday Contest, you do not want to miss. It has a really great prize!
Continue to log on to sjkid daily, to view classified ads, participate in our forum, and find out what is going on, in our events calendar, there is always something new you won't want to miss!
I just wanted to take the time to wish you and your Family a Merry Christmas from myself and the sjkid team. We hope the holidays are magical for you and your whole family.
Sincerely,
Catherine Derry, Site Administrator for sjkid
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 Families Helping Families
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 The holiday season is a time for joy and sharing. It is a great time to contribute, whatever we can, to those who are struggling financially. Whether you make a big contribution or a small, it all helps and matters. Here is a small list of groups that need donations this Christmas:
Christmas Daddies helps less fortunate children in the Maritime Provinces. There annual broadcast will be on CTV (channel 8) on December 6th, 11am-6pm.
Coats for Kids will take your gently used coats, hats, scarves and mitts to distribute to those in need. Drop off at McAllister Place or New City Dry Cleaners on Waterloo St.
Crescent Valley Community Center Socks and Underwear Drive needs donations of new socks and underwear for kids between the ages of 2-12. These are distributed to kids at an Annual Christmas Party.
Main Street Baptist Church Shopping Carts provides groceries and gifts for North End families in need,
West Branch Library Knit for Kids collects knitted items and they are distributed by Hestia House and Romero House.
If your family is in need of donation. Please contact one of these groups.
For a larger listing of groups see the Families Helping Families Section.
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Highlights of December Events:
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There is a ton of fun Holiday stuff going on this month:
To see our full list of December events, visit our What's Happening Calendar. |
Christmas Break Ideas
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School and most community programs, all go on break at the end of December. Wondering what to do with the kids? Here are some ideas:
Indoor Play Centres: There are 2 area play centres, that kids can burn off holiday steam at!
Movie Matinees: Theatres usually play matinees over the holiday break.
Aquatic Centre: Has public swims and tot swims over the holidays
New Brunswick Museum: Is free to the public December 29th-31st
Skating: Many rinks are offering free skates and special tot skates
Day Camps: Just Play and Go Go Gymnastics offering holiday day camps.
For more ideas, check out our What's Happening Calendar or the Everything You Need to Know section.
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Holiday Traditions Contest
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 This Months Contest is asking you to tell us, about your Family's Holiday Traditions.
Prize for this Month's contest is a 6 Visit Pass to Played Out Fun Centre! How cool is that?
Enter as many times as you want, the more entries you submit, the better your chances of winning are. Winner to be determined by Random draw. Contest closes December 10th.
A big Thanks, to Played Out Fun Centre for generous prize donation. Enter the contest today!
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Places to Visit with Santa
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It is the time of year that kids love to go shopping, because they might just see Santa. Here are a few places where Santa is visiting with children and photos are being taken:
McAllister Place
Lancaster Mall
Atlantic Super Store Rothesay
Brunswick Square
Each store varies on the day and times when Santa is available. Check our December Calendar for times and dates and for other places to visit Santa.
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