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Kelowna Child Care Society • 2011/12 _14th ANNUAL EDITION Fun at the Farmer’s Market! by Kia Robertson Imagine a place where you could buy the freshest produce, learn how it was grown, support your community and provide your children with a fun and educational shopping experience. Look no further than your local Farmers Market! Farmers markets have a magical quality that brings families and communities together; farm fresh produce, knowledgeable farmers, and a relaxed outdoor feeling are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy! Here are 4 reasons to take your family to the farmers market: 1. Aside from growing your own produce, you won’t find it any fresher than at a farmers market! The colorful produce is grown locally and picked when perfectly ripened and full of nutrients. This means it will look, smell and taste fantastic... experiencing produce at its best is great when you are introducing them to your children! No one likes soggy old produce! 2. You have an opportunity to talk to the people that grow your food! Farmers are a fantastic source of information and some have a favorite recipe or two to share! Your children can come up with a few questions for them such as: “what vegetable grows the fastest” or “how do you know when carrots are ready to be picked”? Connecting your children with the foods they eat and the people who grow it is an important step in teaching them how to make smart food choices for themselves. 3. You are making an earth friendly choice when purchasing produce grown in your area. Buying local produce reduces transportation pollution and costs. Choosing to buy locally grown produce is healthier for you and the planet! It’s also a great way to support the hard working farmers in your area. Talk about a win-win situation for all! 4. It’s a wonderful hands-on learning adventure for your Where is organic food in your community?! Urban Harvest Organic Delivery brings the farm to your doorstep. We deliver the freshest, certified organic produce, as well as free-range eggs, organic dairy products, tofu, micro-roasted coffees, teas, juice, Little Creek dressings and more! We purchase as much as we can locally and offer opportunities for you to learn about the source of your food through our website, weekly newsletters, and seasonal celebrations! Prefer to do your own shopping? We also offer a weekly Saturday Market from 9am-1pm at our warehouse (806 Crowley Ave.) where you will find great deals and a wide selection all year round. ** Present this ad and receive 50% OFF your first order! Find out more at www.urbanharvest.ca, or contact us directly at 250-868-2704 26 Celebrating 34 years of Community Service in the Central Okanagan!
14th ANNUAL EDITION _2011/12 • Kelowna Child Care Society children. Give them a bag and start them on a scavenger hunt to find a rainbow of colorful fruits and veggies! They’ll have fun tracking down a red fruit, an orange vegetable and so on! Let them help you select and purchase the produce. The more you involve your children in selecting, preparing and cooking produce the more comfortable and willing they’ll be to eat it! My family looks forward to our weekly trips to the farmers market where we see familiar friendly faces, sample new produce and come home with bags full of beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables! Happy healthy eating! KIA ROBERTSON IS A MOM AND THE CREATOR OF THE TODAY I ATE A RAINBOW KIT; A TOOL THAT HELPS PARENTS ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS BY SETTING THE GOAL OF EATING A RAINBOW OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES EVERY DAY. KIA IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING TOOLS THAT HELP PARENTS RAISE HEALTHY KIDS! Your complete Children's PARTY and EVENT Service More FUN than you can Imagine! ★ Bouncy Castles ★ Crawlzones ★ Rock Climbing Wall ★ Mini Golf ★ Wet and Dry Slides ★ Dunk Tank ★ Face Painters ★ Balloon Twisters ★ Birthday Parties (indoor & out) ★ Festivals ★ Mall Sales ★ Company picnics ★ Theme Parties ★ Grand Openings ★ School & Church Fairs ★ Fundraisers ★ Weddings ★ Christmas, Halloween & other holidays ★ Games, crafts and so much more! School District No. 23’s Early Learning opportunities includes a district program called ELFF (Early Learning for Families) as well as Ready, Set, Learn which is a school readiness initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Education. ELFF is supported through Ready, Set, Learn and provides opportunities for elementary schools to influence school readiness of children. Visit this website for further details. www.sd23.bc.ca Professional Nannies and Babysitters for families living, staying and playing in the Okanagan PENTICTON 250-487-9990 KELOWNA 250-764-PAR-T (7278) E-MAIL: fun@par-t-perfect.com • www.par-t-perfect.com Call 250-762-3536 for child care information. 27
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