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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-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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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-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\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 -February 5\, 12 and the 19th.\nSession 2- Feb 26\, March 5 and March 12th\nSession 3- April 23\, 30 and May 7th.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260307T104500
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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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-2026-01-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\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 -February 5\, 12 and the 19th.\nSession 2- Feb 26\, March 5 and March 12th\nSession 3- April 23\, 30 and May 7th.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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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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-2026-01-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Books will be read. Art will be created.\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 -February 5\, 12 and the 19th.\nSession 2- Feb 26\, March 5 and March 12th\nSession 3- April 23\, 30 and May 7th.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260221T104500
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165554Z
UID:7223-1771668000-1771670700@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-2026-01-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T104500
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UID:7221-1770458400-1770461100@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-2026-01-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260131T104500
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CREATED:20260119T155025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155025Z
UID:7219-1769853600-1769856300@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-2026-01-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Active Stories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/activestories.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
CREATED:20260119T180736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T180736Z
UID:7275-1769794200-1769801400@literacymerritt.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
CREATED:20260119T180500Z
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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T141000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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:20260129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T093000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
CREATED:20260119T174922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175624Z
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
CREATED:20260119T174005Z
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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:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T163351
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:20260411T163351
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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