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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nJoin us this fall for another season of creativity\, stories\, and hands-on art activities designed to inspire young learners. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for more fun\, imagination\, and learning together. \nThese free Thursday sessions run from 11 am to noon at the Arts Council Clubhouse (2051 Voght Street\, Merritt). Email the instructor\, Susan Parkinson\, at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com\, to register. \n\nSession 1 : Sept. 24\, Oct 1\, Oct. 8\nSession 2: Oct. 15\, Oct. 22\, Oct. 29\nSession 3: Nov. 12\, Nov 19\, Nov 26\nSession 4: Dec 3\, Dec. 10\, Dec. 17
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LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children under 7 years of age. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills\, improvisation\, creativity\, and literacy skills. \n\nThe Active Stories program starts on October 3\, 2026 and runs each Saturday through June 26\, 2027\, from 10 am to 10:45 am.\nNew location:  YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Centre at the Crossroads Community Church @ 2990 Voght Street\, Merritt\n\nWe welcome our new instructor\, Tabitha Hallett\, who brings energy and enthusiasm for literacy and physical activity\, plus a sense of adventure\, to our Active Stories program. \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:http://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nJoin us this fall for another season of creativity\, stories\, and hands-on art activities designed to inspire young learners. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for more fun\, imagination\, and learning together. \nThese free Thursday sessions run from 11 am to noon at the Arts Council Clubhouse (2051 Voght Street\, Merritt). Email the instructor\, Susan Parkinson\, at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com\, to register. \n\nSession 1 : Sept. 24\, Oct 1\, Oct. 8\nSession 2: Oct. 15\, Oct. 22\, Oct. 29\nSession 3: Nov. 12\, Nov 19\, Nov 26\nSession 4: Dec 3\, Dec. 10\, Dec. 17
URL:http://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children under 7 years of age. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills\, improvisation\, creativity\, and literacy skills. \n\nThe Active Stories program starts on October 3\, 2026 and runs each Saturday through June 26\, 2027\, from 10 am to 10:45 am.\nNew location:  YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Centre at the Crossroads Community Church @ 2990 Voght Street\, Merritt\n\nWe welcome our new instructor\, Tabitha Hallett\, who brings energy and enthusiasm for literacy and physical activity\, plus a sense of adventure\, to our Active Stories program. \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:http://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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SUMMARY:Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children under 7 years of age. Each session is centered around a children’s story book followed by physical activities based on the storyline. The activities encourage the development of movement skills\, improvisation\, creativity\, and literacy skills. \n\nThe Active Stories program starts on October 3\, 2026 and runs each Saturday through June 26\, 2027\, from 10 am to 10:45 am.\nNew location:  YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Centre at the Crossroads Community Church @ 2990 Voght Street\, Merritt\n\nWe welcome our new instructor\, Tabitha Hallett\, who brings energy and enthusiasm for literacy and physical activity\, plus a sense of adventure\, to our Active Stories program. \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:http://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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