Jan 22-28 (Durham)

Good morning, Durham Parents. This week is shaping up nicely! PA Day Friday brings LEGO marble run challenges and movie fun at libraries across the region. Saturday kicks off with a pancake breakfast fundraiser in Cannington, followed by Family Literacy celebrations featuring hands-on activities and special storytimes. Enjoy!

Quick Tip: Virtual Urgent Care

Advice from a Reader

Earlier this week, my toddler woke up from her nap with a high fever and a rash I'd never seen before. It was 7 PM, my partner was out of town, and I wasn't sure if this warranted an ER trip with my baby in tow. I tried SickKids Virtual Urgent Care and within 10 minutes, a pediatrician video called me. She walked me through what to look for, confirmed it wasn't serious, and gave me a care plan. Saved us hours in the waiting room!

-Emma J. from Ajax

What Durham is Talking About

Whitby Library Community Passes Unlock Free Attractions
Your library card gets you free access to local museums, conservation areas, and community destinations across the region. [Whitby Library]

Ajax Offers Free Snowshoe Rentals
The Town of Ajax provides no-cost snowshoe rentals so residents can enjoy outdoor winter recreation and a great workout. [Town of Ajax]

Hit the Slopes at Amberlea Park
Pickering's Amberlea Park features a popular sledding hill perfect for family winter fun.

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 22

• 👶 Beaverton Play-to-Learn | Ages 0-6 | Beaver River Public School Hub Space

• 📚 Focus on Literacy @ Village Union P.S. | Ages 0-6 | Village Union P.S., Oshawa

• ⛸️ Free Family Skating with EarlyON | Ages 0-6 | Uxbridge Arena

• 🎨 Play to Learn: Celebrating Literacy Day | Ages 0-6 | Willows Walk P.S., Whitby

Friday, Jan. 23 (PA Day)

• 🎬 PA Day Craft & Movie: The Bad Guys | Ajax Public Library - Main Branch

• 🧱 PA Day Fun: LEGO Marble Run | Ages 6-12 | Pickering Library - George Ashe Branch

• ☕ Bloom and Grow Play Space Postpartum Circle | $8 | New parents with babies | Bloom and Grow Play Space, Brooklin

Saturday, Jan. 24

• 🥞 Serving Stacks, Saving Lives | $10/adult, $5 child (4-12) | Cannington Lion's Hall

• 📖 Family Literacy Celebration | Oshawa Library - McLaughlin Branch

• ❄️ Family Fun Time: Discovering Winter Science | Ages 0-6 | St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School, Whitby

Sunday, Jan. 25

• 🧶 Michaels Kids Club: Yarn Painting | Michaels, Whitby

Monday, Jan. 26

• 🏃 Focus on Physical Literacy @ McLean Community Centre Gym | Ages 0-6 | McLean Community Centre, Ajax

• 🌲 Nature and Me @ Sir Albert Love C.S. | Ages 0-6 | Sir Albert Love C.S., Oshawa

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• 📚 Family Literacy Day Celebration | Orono Library

• 🏋️ Family Fun @ Townline | Ages 0-6 | Townline Community Centre, Oshawa

• 🤸 Scarborough Moms & Minis Fitness | $10/person | Step By Step Club, Pickering

• ❄️ Winter Snow Play | Ages 0-6 | Uxbridge EarlyON

• 📖 Family Literacy Day Fort Storytime | Whitby Library - Rossland Branch, Whitby

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• ☕ Babe Café | Ages 0-18 months | Beaver River Public School Hub Space

• 🤸 Infant/Toddler Mini Gym @ Town Hall | Crawling - 2 years | Bowmanville Town Hall

• 👵 Grandfriends Program @ Hillsdale Terraces LTC | Hillsdale Terraces, Oshawa

• 👶 Busy Bees Toddler Play @ R.H. Cornish P.S. | Ages 13-24 months | R.H. Cornish P.S., Port Perry

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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