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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 ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2026 Winter-Spring Sessions:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nJanuary 10th to June 20th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-01-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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SUMMARY:Creative Playground and Children’s Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Creative Playground and Children’s Dance Party @ Nicola Valley Institute of Technology gymnasium\, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \n\nFree to attend. Come dance\, play some games\, create some art\, enjoy some snacks\, and take home books to enjoy at home
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T180500Z
UID:7273-1769779800-1769781600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Merritt Bench Elementary School / KG & Grade 1 Families)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:30 pm – 2:00 pm   |   Merritt Bench Elementary School  \nCome Read With Me @ Merritt Bench Elementary School (KG and Grade 1 families)\, 1:30 pm \nLearn strategies to support your child’s reading at home. Take home a free resource package including a book\, word cards and fun literacy games.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T141000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T180338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T180338Z
UID:7271-1769692800-1769695800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Nicola-Canford Elementary School / KG & Grade 1 Families)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:20 pm – 2:10 pm   |   Nicola-Canford Elementary School \nCome Read With Me @ Nicola-Canford Elementary School (KG and Grade 1 families)\, 1:20 pm \nLearn strategies to support your child’s reading at home. Take home a free resource package including a book\, word cards and fun literacy games.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T175956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175956Z
UID:7269-1769684400-1769688000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (ages 3-6\, a parent & child participation program)
DESCRIPTION:Explore Art Literacy (ages 3-6\, a parent & child participation program) @ Nicola Valley Community Arts Clubhouse\, 11 am to noon
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T175828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175828Z
UID:7267-1769682600-1769688000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crosswords (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Crosswords (all ages) @ Merritt Public Library\, 10:30 am to noon
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Library\, 1691 Garcia St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T175443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175611Z
UID:7263-1769607000-1769608800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Collettville Elementary School / KG & Grade 1 Families)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:30 pm – 2:00 pm   |   Collettville Elementary School  \nCome Read With Me @ Collettville Elementary School (KG and Grade 1 families)\, 1:30 pm \nLearn strategies to support your child’s reading at home. Take home a free resource package including a book\, word cards and fun literacy games.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T103000
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CREATED:20260119T175556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175618Z
UID:7265-1769594400-1769596200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Children’s Story Time (ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Story Time (ages 0-5) @ Merritt Public Library\, 10 am to 10:30 am
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Library\, 1691 Garcia St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T174922Z
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UID:7261-1769590800-1769592600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Merritt Central Elementary School  / KG & Grade 1 Families)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  9:00 am –  9:30 am   |  Merritt Central Elementary School \nCome Read With Me @ Merritt Central Elementary School (KG and Grade 1 families)\, 9 am \nLearn strategies to support your child’s reading at home. Take home a free resource package including a book\, word cards and fun literacy games.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4/
LOCATION:Merritt Central School\, 1501 Voght Street\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T174645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175630Z
UID:7257-1769536800-1769538600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Jeff Bloom Books (author presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Bloom Books author presentation @ Merritt Public Library\, 6 pm
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T174514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175636Z
UID:7255-1769536800-1769538600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (open community-wide session)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me @ Merritt Public Library (open community-wide session)\, 6 pm
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T183512Z
UID:7282-1769529600-1769536800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Family Dinner and Recipe Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Family Dinner and Recipe Exchange hosted by the YMCA BC\, Merritt; 4 pm to 6 pm\, Crossroads Church East Entrance (2990 Voght Street) \nmelissa.cummings@bc.ymca.ca to RSVP or recipe share
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3-2-2-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T174005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T183318Z
UID:7253-1769527800-1769533200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons (ages 13-17)
DESCRIPTION:Dungeons and Dragons (ages 13-17) @ Merritt Public Library\, 3:30 pm to 5 pm  \nTo register\, please phone 250.378.4737
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Merritt Library\, 1691 Garcia St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T173550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175647Z
UID:7251-1769518800-1769524200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Diamondvale School / KG & Grade 1 Families)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:00 pm –  2:30 pm   |  Diamondvale School \nCome Read With Me @ Diamondvale Elementary School (KG and Grade 1 families)\, 1 pm \nLearn strategies to support your child’s reading at home. Take home a free resource package including a book\, word cards and fun literacy games.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T183125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T183125Z
UID:7279-1769450400-1769457600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:*NEW* Screenagers Elementary Student Edition
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 26\, 2026; 6 pm @ Crossroads Church East Entrance (2990 Voght Street)\, Community Hall Room \n*NEW* “Screenagers Elementary Student Edition” – a film that discusses ways families with elementary school students can manage and decrease struggles around smartphones\, social media\, video games and much more.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T183455Z
UID:7248-1769360400-1769371200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Merritt Centennials Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 25\, 2026; Merritt Centennials hockey @ the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena\, 5 pm – collecting book donations for the local Bright Red Bookshelf program
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Nicola Valley Memorial Arena\, 2075 Mamette Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T172408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173012Z
UID:7245-1769281200-1769292000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Merritt Centennials Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 24\, 2026; Merritt Centennials hockey @ the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena\, 7 pm – collecting book donations for the local Bright Red Bookshelf program
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Nicola Valley Memorial Arena\, 2075 Mamette Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154939Z
UID:7210-1769248800-1769251500@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2026 Winter-Spring Sessions:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nJanuary 10th to June 20th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-01/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T182912Z
UID:7277-1769245200-1769256000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:YMCA BC Merritt Child Care Resource and Referral (Celebrating Family Literacy drop-in session)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 24\, 2026; 9 am to noon\, Crossroads Church East Entrance (2990 Voght Street) \nYMCA BC Merritt Child Care Resource and Referral is hosting a Celebrating Family Literacy drop-in session with storytelling\, arts & crafts\, physical literacy games\, and light refreshments.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4-2-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/literacy-unplug-and-play-2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T172954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172954Z
UID:7148-1766055600-1766059200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nExplore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun\, hands-on\, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory\, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon\nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street\nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nFall Session 1 – Oct 16\, 23\, 30\nFall Session 2 – Nov 13\, 20\, 27\nFall Session 3 – Dec 4\, 11\, 18\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://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/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Explore Art Literacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20260119T154615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154620Z
UID:7213-1765620000-1765622700@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - 2026 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-2026-c/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251213T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T173704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113052Z
UID:7170-1765620000-1765622700@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T172935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172935Z
UID:7146-1765450800-1765454400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nExplore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun\, hands-on\, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory\, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon\nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street\nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nFall Session 1 – Oct 16\, 23\, 30\nFall Session 2 – Nov 13\, 20\, 27\nFall Session 3 – Dec 4\, 11\, 18\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://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/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Explore Art Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EAL-crop-for-web-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251206T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T173648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113114Z
UID:7168-1765015200-1765017900@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T172919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172919Z
UID:7144-1764846000-1764849600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nExplore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun\, hands-on\, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory\, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon\nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street\nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nFall Session 1 – Oct 16\, 23\, 30\nFall Session 2 – Nov 13\, 20\, 27\nFall Session 3 – Dec 4\, 11\, 18\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://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/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Explore Art Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EAL-crop-for-web-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251129T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113143Z
UID:7166-1764410400-1764413100@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T172838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172838Z
UID:7142-1764241200-1764244800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nExplore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun\, hands-on\, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory\, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon\nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street\nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nFall Session 1 – Oct 16\, 23\, 30\nFall Session 2 – Nov 13\, 20\, 27\nFall Session 3 – Dec 4\, 11\, 18\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://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/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Explore Art Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EAL-crop-for-web-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251122T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T173602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113159Z
UID:7164-1763805600-1763808300@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T172817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T172817Z
UID:7140-1763636400-1763640000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy (Fall Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\nExplore Art Literacy is a FREE Art Literacy Program for children ages 3-6. Participants explore books and art through fun\, hands-on\, and sometimes very messy projects. The activities are designed to build memory\, attention and concentration – all important to the development of early reading skills. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at susan.parkinson61@gmail.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon\nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street\nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nFall Session 1 – Oct 16\, 23\, 30\nFall Session 2 – Nov 13\, 20\, 27\nFall Session 3 – Dec 4\, 11\, 18\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://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/
LOCATION:Arts Centre Clubhouse\, 2051 Voght St\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Explore Art Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EAL-crop-for-web-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T104500
DTSTAMP:20260412T062841
CREATED:20250903T173545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T113215Z
UID:7162-1763200800-1763203500@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories - Fall 2025 (Ages 4 to 7)
DESCRIPTION:Read! Move! Learn!\nActive Stories is a FREE physical literacy program for children ages 4 to 7. 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. \nTry it out! (PRE-REGISTER at kia@ltdadance@gmail.com): \n2025 Fall:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nOctober 4th to December 13th \nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue \nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/active-stories-4-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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