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SUMMARY:Active Stories (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon \nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street  \nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nCelebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th\nWinter Session 1 – Feb 6\, 13\, 20\nWinter Session 2 – Feb 27\, Mar 6\, 13\nSpring Session 1 – Apr 3\, 10\, 17\nSpring Session 2 – Apr 24\, May 1\, 8\nSpring Session 3 – May 15\, 29\, Jun 5\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/
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 (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250116T203333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T203339Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon \nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street  \nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nCelebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th\nWinter Session 1 – Feb 6\, 13\, 20\nWinter Session 2 – Feb 27\, Mar 6\, 13\nSpring Session 1 – Apr 3\, 10\, 17\nSpring Session 2 – Apr 24\, May 1\, 8\nSpring Session 3 – May 15\, 29\, Jun 5\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/
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:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon \nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street  \nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nCelebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th\nWinter Session 1 – Feb 6\, 13\, 20\nWinter Session 2 – Feb 27\, Mar 6\, 13\nSpring Session 1 – Apr 3\, 10\, 17\nSpring Session 2 – Apr 24\, May 1\, 8\nSpring Session 3 – May 15\, 29\, Jun 5\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/
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 (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250116T203219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T203219Z
UID:7024-1738839600-1738843200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon \nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street  \nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nCelebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th\nWinter Session 1 – Feb 6\, 13\, 20\nWinter Session 2 – Feb 27\, Mar 6\, 13\nSpring Session 1 – Apr 3\, 10\, 17\nSpring Session 2 – Apr 24\, May 1\, 8\nSpring Session 3 – May 15\, 29\, Jun 5\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/
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:20250201T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T191307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T231922Z
UID:6969-1738404000-1738449900@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250118T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T160410Z
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SUMMARY:Bobs & LoLo
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 31st – 5:45 PM (Doors open at 5:00PM) – Merritt Civic Centre – FREE \nA musical extravaganza geared toward a young audience\, this energetic\, interactive show is sure to entertain. If you have a gently used book to donate to the Bright Red Bookshelves\, bring it to the show and drop it into one of the donation bins in the foyer. Thank you to the United Way Local Love fund and the Nicola Similkameen School District’s SEY2KT Committee funded by the Ministry of Education and Childcare for their partnership
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-3/
LOCATION:Merritt Civic Centre\, 1950 Mamette Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1R6\, 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:20250130T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T144500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T161639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T170215Z
UID:7079-1738242900-1738248300@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Nicola Canford School)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:15 pm –  2:45 pm   |  Nicola Canford School \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nFor those unable to attend a daytime session\, there will be an evening session Tuesday\, January 28th\, 6PM at the Merritt Library. To register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025).
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T034817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T034822Z
UID:7056-1738234800-1738238400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nTHURSDAYS – 11AM to Noon \nArts Centre Clubhouse – 2051 Voght Street  \nWith Instructor Susan Parkinson \n\nCelebrate Family Literacy Week – January 30th\nWinter Session 1 – Feb 6\, 13\, 20\nWinter Session 2 – Feb 27\, Mar 6\, 13\nSpring Session 1 – Apr 3\, 10\, 17\nSpring Session 2 – Apr 24\, May 1\, 8\nSpring Session 3 – May 15\, 29\, Jun 5\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/
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:20250130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250118T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T171507Z
UID:7097-1738233000-1738238400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Coffee & Crosswords
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 30th – 10:30AM to Noon – Merritt Library – FREE Drop-in Program \n\nExercise your brain with crosswords\, sudoku\, colouring sheets\, and more while enjoying light refreshments. All ages.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2/
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:20250130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T161330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T170108Z
UID:7077-1738233000-1738238400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Merritt Bench School)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  10:30 –  12:00 pm   |  Merritt Bench School \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nFor those unable to attend a daytime session\, there will be an evening session Tuesday\, January 28th\, 6PM at the Merritt Library. To register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025).
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250118T153033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T171439Z
UID:7093-1738144800-1738146600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 29th – 10AM to 10:30AM – Merritt Library – Ages 0-5 \n\nFREE Drop-in Program – No registration required\nLearn literacy skills through stories\, songs\, fingerplays\, and rhymes.\nFor children and their caregivers.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2/
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:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T153237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T151905Z
UID:7060-1738087200-1738092600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Night
DESCRIPTION:Family Literacy Night – 6:00 to 7:30PM – YMCA BC – 2990 Voght Street – Eastside Entrance – Ages 0-5 \nFREE drop-in session designed to foster a love of reading for early years. Connect with other families\, explore resources and celebrate the joy of reading together! Games and crafts. Door prize.
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/
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:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T160947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T233730Z
UID:7075-1738087200-1738090800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Merritt Library)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  6 pm –  7:30 pm   |  Merritt Library \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nTo register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025). \n 
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T160828Z
UID:7065-1738078200-1738085400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION:FREE Teen Program – Ages 13 to 17 – Call 250.378.4737 to register \nCome hang out with some awesome people\, create fun characters\, and go on an adventure in this famous role-playing tabletop game.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/
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:20250128T130500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T143500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T160819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T165844Z
UID:7073-1738069500-1738074900@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Diamondvale School)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  1:05 pm –  2:35 pm   |  Diamondvale School \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nFor those unable to attend a daytime session\, there will be an evening session Tuesday\, January 28th\, 6PM at the Merritt Library. To register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025).
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T094000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250128T111000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T160049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T165712Z
UID:7071-1738057200-1738062600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Merritt Central School)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  9:40 am –  11:10 am   | Merritt Central School \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nFor those unable to attend a daytime session\, there will be an evening session Tuesday\, January 28th\, 6PM at the Merritt Library. To register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025).
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/literacy_merritt_logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250125T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T191247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T231929Z
UID:6967-1737799200-1737845100@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T154505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T154655Z
UID:7062-1737745200-1737756000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Merritt Centennials Home Game
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the annual Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Book Drive\, families are invited to the January 24th Merritt Centennials home-game. \nBring a book to donate to the Bright Red Bookshelves Book Drive. Join in on intermission games for literacy prizes and pick up your Family Literacy Week schedule. If you miss the game\, your local Beem Credit Union branch will be accepting book donations from January 27th to January 31st. Donations are also accepted at all Family Literacy Week events\, and Earthwalker.
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/
LOCATION:Nicola Valley Memorial Arena\, 2075 Mamette Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Literacy Reading week
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20250117T155925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T165444Z
UID:7068-1737450000-1737455400@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Come Read With Me (Collettville School)
DESCRIPTION:Come Read With Me  |  9 am –  10:30 am   |  Collettville School \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. \nSessions will be offered at elementary schools for parents/caregivers of kindergarten and grade one students during Family Literacy Week\, January 27th to 31\, 2025. Your child will bring home a registration form for you to complete and return to the school. \nFor those unable to attend a daytime session\, there will be an evening session Tuesday\, January 28th\, 6PM at the Merritt Library. To register for the evening session\, please email literacymerritt@gmail.com (by January 24\, 2025). \n 
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/come-read-with-me-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Literacy Merritt
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://literacymerritt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/literacy_merritt_logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Merritt":MAILTO:literacymerritt@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250118T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T231936Z
UID:6965-1737194400-1737240300@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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 Winter/Spring:\nSaturdays – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: February 15\, Mar 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250111T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T231940Z
UID:6963-1736589600-1736635500@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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): \nSATURDAYS – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: September 28\, October 12\, November 9\,  December 21\, 28\, January 4\, February 15\, March 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T191035Z
UID:6941-1734606000-1734609600@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nChoose from 3 sessions of 3 classes (11am – noon): \n\nSession 1 – Oct 17\, 24\, 31\nSession 2 – Nov 14\, 21\, 28\nSession 3 – Dec 5\, 12\, 19\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190259Z
UID:6939-1734001200-1734004800@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nChoose from 3 sessions of 3 classes (11am – noon): \n\nSession 1 – Oct 17\, 24\, 31\nSession 2 – Nov 14\, 21\, 28\nSession 3 – Dec 5\, 12\, 19\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190242Z
UID:6937-1733396400-1733400000@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nChoose from 3 sessions of 3 classes (11am – noon): \n\nSession 1 – Oct 17\, 24\, 31\nSession 2 – Nov 14\, 21\, 28\nSession 3 – Dec 5\, 12\, 19\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190857Z
UID:6959-1732960800-1733006700@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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): \nSATURDAYS – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: September 28\, October 12\, November 9\,  December 21\, 28\, January 4\, February 15\, March 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
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:20241128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190216Z
UID:6935-1732791600-1732795200@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Explore Art Literacy
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.c.parkinson@outlook.com): \nChoose from 3 sessions of 3 classes (11am – noon): \n\nSession 1 – Oct 17\, 24\, 31\nSession 2 – Nov 14\, 21\, 28\nSession 3 – Dec 5\, 12\, 19\n\nFor more information\, email literacymerritt@gmail.com.
URL:https://literacymerritt.com/event/6887-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241123T224500
DTSTAMP:20260412T102048
CREATED:20240910T190829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T190829Z
UID:6957-1732356000-1732401900@literacymerritt.com
SUMMARY:Active Stories (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): \nSATURDAYS – 10:00 to 10:45AM\nLove to Dance Academy – 1976 Quilchena Avenue\nWith Instructor Kia Henriksen \nNo sessions: September 28\, October 12\, November 9\,  December 21\, 28\, January 4\, February 15\, March 22\, 29\, April 26\, May 17\, 31 and June 14. \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/
LOCATION:Love Dance Academy\, 1976 Quilchena Ave\, Merritt\, British Columbia\, V1K 1B8\, Canada
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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