Jan 22-28 (Peel)

Good morning, Peel Parents. This week is shaping up nicely! The Scotties Tournament of Hearts brings championship curling to Mississauga all week long. Saturday evening offers a magical owl and coyote walk through Claireville Conservation Area with campfire storytelling. Libraries across Peel celebrate Family Literacy Day on Saturday with special events, while first responders join families for appreciation skating in Caledon. 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 Peel is Talking About

Once Upon a Child Hosts Stuff the Bag Sale
The Streetsville location offers a fill-a-bag sale on January 31 for affordable kids' clothing and gear. [@ouac.mississaugastreetsville]

Brampton Library's Library of Things
Borrow kitchen gadgets, tech equipment, and specialty items beyond books with your library card. [Brampton Library]

Sledding at Birchwood Park
Mississauga's Birchwood Park offers a family-friendly sledding hill for winter outdoor fun.

What to Do

Thursday, Jan. 22

• ❄️ Winter Fun! | Ages 0-6 | Massey Street EarlyON, Brampton

• 🎨 Creative Kids | Ages 0-6 | Dundas Street EarlyON, Mississauga

• ❄️ EarlyON Winterfest | Ages 0-6 | Tenth Line EarlyON, Mississauga

Friday, Jan. 23

• 🌲 Exploring the Outdoors | Ages 0-6 | Balmoral Drive EarlyON, Brampton

• 🎨 Play Time Parent and Child Drop In | Ages 6 months to 6 years plus parent/guardian | Save Max Sports Centre, Brampton

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

Saturday, Jan. 24

• 🏀 Basketball Parent and Child Drop-In | Ages 6-10 plus parent/guardian | Save Max Sports Centre, Brampton

• 🎨 DIY Studio Time @ PAMA | Ages 5+ | Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives, Brampton

• 🦉 Hoot and Howl | Ages 6+ | Claireville Conservation Area, Brampton

• ⛸️ First Responders Appreciation Family Skate | The Kettle Ice Rink, Osprey Valley, Caledon

• 🎬 Movie Screening: Turning Red | Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga

• 👨 Playtime with Dad | Ages 0-6 and their dads | Tenth Line EarlyON, Mississauga

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

Sunday, Jan. 25

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

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

Monday, Jan. 26

• 🎬 Movie Screening: Beauty and the Beast | Hazel McCallion Central Library, Mississauga

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• 📚 Family Literacy Day Fun | All Caledon Library branches

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Square One Stroller Walk | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

• 🏞️ Play in the Park | Ages 0-6 | McDowell Park, Mississauga

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 🥌 Curling Try-It! | Ages 8+ | Chinguacousy Park Sandra Hames Centre, Brampton

• 📖 Family Literacy Day Storytime | Brampton Library - South Fletcher's at Shopper's World

• 🚶‍♀️ Peel Mom Social Club Bramalea City Centre Mall Walk | Bramalea City Centre, Brampton

• 🥌 Scotties Tournament of Hearts | Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga

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

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