Grand Summer Fall 2019
Zoom. FaceTime. Facebook Messenger. Skype. If you are like 38 per cent of grandparents surveyed for a new study, you use video chat to communicate and stay in touch with your grandkids. In this issue, you’ll find ways to stay connected with your grandchildren and the importance of kids having their grandparents as allies. Looking for some fun things to do with your grandkids? Look no further: on the following pages you’ll find 7 things to do with your grandkids, how to keep cool in regional parks and activities this summer at Swan Lake.
Zoom. FaceTime. Facebook Messenger. Skype. If you are like 38 per cent of grandparents surveyed for a new study, you use video chat to communicate and stay in touch with your grandkids. In this issue, you’ll find ways to stay connected with your grandchildren and the importance of kids having their grandparents as allies. Looking for some fun things to do with your grandkids? Look no further: on the following pages you’ll find 7 things to do with your grandkids, how to keep cool in regional parks and activities this summer at Swan Lake.
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Saanich Fair<br />
…is the place to “Bee” Happy on<br />
August 31, Sept 1 and 2. Drop by the<br />
Saanich Fairgrounds, where fun, food<br />
and fantastic meet. There’s a variety<br />
of things to see and do including<br />
5,000 exhibits, dog and horse shows,<br />
concessions, carnival games, live<br />
entertainment and a midway. The Fair<br />
features numerous free attractions<br />
(with entrance). Admission is $13 for<br />
adults, $8 for seniors and youth, kids<br />
6 and under are free. saanichfair.ca.<br />
Parksville<br />
Beach Festival<br />
…draws world class master sand sculptors<br />
who create incredible works of art.<br />
Sculptors have 30 hours over four days to<br />
create their masterpieces from just sand<br />
and water based on the theme “Myths<br />
& Legends.” This year’s competition and<br />
exhibition runs from 9am–9pm daily until<br />
August 16. parksvillebeachfest.ca.<br />
North Island<br />
Wildlife Recovery<br />
& Discovery Centre<br />
…invites you to take a walk on the<br />
wild side. See owls, bears, eagles,<br />
hawks, falcons, turkey vultures,<br />
ravens, a wildlife garden and more.<br />
Stroll the 8-acre park-like setting and<br />
see Vancouver Island wildlife in peaceful<br />
and rustic surroundings. Open daily<br />
for public viewing from 9am–4:30pm.<br />
niwra.org.<br />
IslandParent.ca<br />
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