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Family Literacy Day events

Thursday, January 27th is Family Literacy Day. There are several events going on around town. The theme this year is Play for Literacy. Check out Patch Java, the FSJ Public Library and your local school for events.
WOW Bus at High on Ice
Busy Bees Parent & Tot Walking Program
Tuesday morning 10:00am – 11:00am
Northern Vac Track-Pomeroy Sports Centre 250.785.4592
Busy Bee’s is a parent and tot walking program at the Northern Vac Track. We meet on weekdays from 10:00am-11:00am. This is a great opportunity to come down and have some fun.
All ages Open Mic at Patch Java
NBCDES Ready, Set, Learn
The Northern BC Distance Education School is hosting their Ready, Set, Learn event on Friday, January 14th from 2 – 4 pm. Everyone is welcome, especially parents interested in home schooling options. The WOW Bus will be in attendance. Please contact Jeanne Eyre or check out their web-site for more information.
Games on the WOW Bus -Patch Java
As part of the Literacy Day celebrations, the Literacy Society is hosting a board game marathon and dramatic readings at Patch Java, Thursday, January 27th from 2 – 8 pm. This family event is open to everyone! The WOW Bus will be at this event to provide game opportunities for early learners. Please come!
Warmer WOW Bus
Many thanks to Dan McCormick with McCormick Ventures for donating spray insulation for the underside of our Words on Wheels Bus.  And thanks to Damian Stacey at Flint Field Services for donating shop time. Please come check out how warm the bus is now.
Special Library events in January
Lots of opportunity at the FSJ Public Library this month. Pre-school and elementary story times continue on Wednesday and Thursday at 10:15 am and Saturdays at 2 pm. These are an excellent way to introduce your family to the library.
Rotary Play Centre – CDC
The January calendars are out! Although the general schedule will remain the same, have a peek at each month’s schedule for special events. This month Hilary Begin, Speech Language Pathologist, will be visiting the centre to present information and answer parent’s questions.