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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Campbell River
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn Thursday\, September 11th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm Thursday\, October 9th\, 11:30am to 1:00pm CR Family Services\, Conference room\, 487-10th Avenue (2nd Thursday of the month) All foster caregivers are welcome. This is your space for connecting with peers\, building community\, and sharing practical learnings for coping with the stresses of being a public parent. Bring your lunch or join us for the light refreshments supplied. Watch your emails for updates about discussion topics. Contact Lindsy or Judy for more information.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-campbell-river/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Safe Babies Group Thursday\, September 18th\, 10:30 to 11:30am Thursday\, October 16th\, 10:30 to 11:30am In-person at The Foundry Multipurpose Room 575 10th Street\, Courtenay Please note the changes for this year’s gatherings. We will meet at the foundry and spend the first half connecting with the Safe Babies Island Wide Knowledge exchange. These gatherings feature discussions to keep your caregiving skills current and an opportunity to “check in” with fellow caregivers! Experienced caregivers and MCFD Resource Worker are always in attendance. Please arrive a few minutes early as we will get started right on time.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/comox-valley-safe-babies-group-3/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Fest: Campbell River & Comox Valley
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Fest for Comox Valley and Campbell River foster families \nProvincial Pro-D\, Friday October 24th \nCoastal Black Estates\, 2186 Endall Rd\, Black Creek https://coastalblack.ca/ \nSign in between 12noon and 1:30pm with CFS staff at ticket area to cover fee. \nThis is a rain or shine event. Dress for the weather. \nPlease Register including the number of 3 years old \nand up in your group by Friday\, October 17th with \nCampbell River: Heather Murphy at text 250-203-7116 \nor heathermur54@icloud.com \nComox Valley: Jessica Humphries at text 250-986-7929 \nor cvcoord@fpsss.com \n  \nIncluded with the entrance ticket: \nVancouver Island’s only Jumping Pillow \nCorn Maze & Hay Bale Maze \nVisit Barnyard Animals including BCs only miniature micro highland cow ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ \nPlay festive games: Pumpkin Bowling & Ringtoss \nTake a Wagon Ride \nTry Pumpkin TicTacToe \nMini Western Village \nMeet the O’Lantern Family and read their story \nGreat Photo Ops \nFamilies can purchase: \nPick your Pumpkins \nCorn Cannons (shoot corn at targets in our sunflower/corn field) \nCountry Kitchen (Food & Beverages) \nFireside Cafe (Food/Snacks/Desserts/Beverages) New Specialty Coffee Machine \nWine & Cider Garden \nSwag & Honey \nPumpkin Fairy Village Scavenger Hunt
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/pro-d-day-foster-family-fun-campbell-river/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T100000
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SUMMARY:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River Foster Caregiver In-person Coffee Meeting Tuesday\, September 23rd\, 10:00am to 11:30am Tuesday\, October 28th\, 10:00am to 11:30am Host Tom Robinson (4th Tuesday of the month) Your CR Foster Parent Association welcomes all foster caregivers to attend their casual round the kitchen table gatherings which they host in members’ homes. The group offers confidential discussion and practical tips from experienced caregivers to help you support the child or teen in your care. For information including the address\, please watch your inbox\, or contact Judy at (text/call) 250-204-1566 or uicoord@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/campbell-river-foster-caregiver-in-person-coffee-meeting/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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SUMMARY:MCFD Annual Halloween Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Campbell River MCFD Annual Halloween Extravaganza To be confirmed: Friday\, October 31st\, drop-in is usually between 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Watch for location and other details from the MCFD organizers of this annual event.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/mcfd-annual-halloween-extravaganza/
CATEGORIES:Upper Island
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