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Announcing Big fredkid
Calendar of Events
March Break Camps
Early Childhood Learning Series
New Music Program
Valentine Craft
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My Co-op, My Community!
FDCC plays a vital role in supporting the community. As well as supporting local producers, when we shop Co-op we celebrate local ownership and strengthen our community. Nationally co-ops contribute over $75 million each year in donations, sponsorships, educational and other grants.
One of the major ways members can donate to a local charity is through the Co-op Cash program at our 2 Gas Bar locations one adjacent to the store on the Vanier Highway and the  other at Four Nations Crossing. For the next 6 months the Fredericton Food Bank and Meals on Wheels will benefit from members depositing their Co-op Cash into the marked boxes next to the cashiers inside the Gas Bars.  The Co-op Cash collected will be divided equally between these 2 organizations. They will then use this cash to purchase product for their charitable endeavors. These organizations need our help. Please put your Co-op Cash to good use by dropping it in the donation box the
next time you buy gas.
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Greetings fredkid families:

Welcome to February! This month fredkid is launching a new section on the site.  "Big fredkid" is specifically for kids aged 6-10.  Be sure to check it out and let others know that fredkid is not only for preschoolers but for school aged kids as well!

In this issue you find  a listing of some events for families in Fredericton. View our "What's happening" calendar often as new events are always being added.

With March Break coming up you may want to check out our March Break camp page to get some ideas for the week.

I have included a fun and easy craft for Valentine's Day that would be great for your kids to hand out to friends.

Interested in taking a music class with your preschooler?  There is a new Music Education Class in the city.  Read all about it below then click for more information.

The fredkid FAIR is coming in just over 3 months, on May 8th.  Stay tuned for more details as this approaches and go to our FAIR site for up to date information.

Continue to log on to fredkid 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!
 
Sincerely,
Tracy and the fredkid Team!
Announcing "Big fredkid"

big fredkid logofredkid has something NEW!  Announcing a new section just for kids aged 6 to 10 - Big fredkid. 

If you are a parent of school aged kids, or know someone who is, let them know that fredkid is also a great resource for them! Find out about activities, classes, sports and much, much more!  Check it out today!
Highlights of February Events
Log in to fredkid.com daily to check the latest on what's happening for families and kids in Fredericton!
March Break Camps
March Break is just around the corner!  Now is the time to start thinking about what the kids are going to do with their time.  fredkid is busy updating it's March Break Page for 2010.  Below is a list of updated Camp information.  Check back to fredkid often as camps are always being added and updated.  If you know of a March Break Camp that should be added to fredkid please contact us at content@fredkid.com.
Early Childhood Learning Series - Coming Soon!
learning series  Interested in learning more about Waldorf Education?  fredkid.com and the Co-op present "An Early Childhood Learning Series - Waldorf Education" for parents of children birth to age 7.  There will be two Free sessions, March 18th and March 25th.  
The Parents and Tots Music Education Program
                 music program 
Experience music with your preschool aged children!  Join the Parents and Tots Music Education Program.  With two convenient locations at The Charlotte Street Arts Centre and the Northside in Fredericton, this 8-week music appreciation course promises to be a fabulous experience for both children and parents alike.  Our innovative "design as we go" educational materials allow us to meet the needs of all members of the class.  And the BEST PART is that we will write and record a song about every child in the program!  Our special introductory rate is only $80.00 for eight 45-minute sessions.  That fee includes all course materials and the final CD.  We have classes to accommodate most families, even those with infants!  New classes starting every month.  Please visit our web site or contact us for more information.

www.parentsandtotsmusic.com
info@parentsandtotsmusic.com
506-440-5022
Valentine Craft

There is something irresistibly simple and lovely about this card, and your sweetheart is sure to be a sucker for the candy treat it hides.
Material:

  • Red and green construction paper or card stock
  • Scissorsvalentine craft
  • Lollipop
  • Glue stick
Instructions
From red construction paper, cut out a heart that's just larger than the lollipop candy and glue it to the wrapper.
For the leaves, fold the green paper in half and cut out a leaf shape, leaving the two sides attached at the seam.
Unfold the double leaf shape, coat the entire inside surface with glue, and fold it back over the lollipop stem, pressing to secure.
Tips:If you use cardboard templates, one child can trace and cut hearts while another works on the leaves.Variations:Make cardboard templates of the hearts and leaves.