Family Action Network of the Lower Columbia
1160 Cedar Ave, Trail BC V1R 4S8 Trail, BC, Canada

Itty Bitty Art Time is returning in April!

The Warfield Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) is in place to increase food production, share knowledge about growing locally and supporting nature’s pollinators. ... We are placing planters throughout the Village of Warfield to plant organic fruits and vegetables. All excess produce will go to the local Food Bank. We will also be providing FREE workshops for anyone who wants to learn more about gardening! However, we cannot do this alone! We need like-minded community members who are willing to volunteer their time to create a greener Warfield. There are opportunities to ‘adopt’ a bed, grow a pollinator patch and much more. If you want to get involved, or have any questions please email us: [email protected] We look forward to meeting you

Only two spots left. Registration is now open for our local BIG WORRIES...LITTLE PEOPLE online child centered two-part workshop. This workshop is open to all families located within the Lower Columbia Region with children between the ages of 3 and 7. It is facilitated by Ava Clark MA, RCC at www.avaclarkcounselling.com and hosted by the Family Action Network. The workshops will discuss what worries are and ways to support healthy coping skills. Ava will be speaking to the chi...ldren directly in the workshop and caregivers are asked to be present to support and learn alongside their children. The workshops will be held via zoom: April 7 - 4:00 - 4:30 pm: Part 1 - Introduction to Big Worries and calming the body. April 14 - 4:00 - 4:30pm: Part 2 - More Strategies and Tools for Kids to cope with Big Worries. Each session will be 20 minutes of child centered workshop time and then 10 minutes for questions. Along with this workshop we will be offering a Big Worries Support Kit for children to be delivered right to your door! This kit will include a helpful book, mental health resource list, art, and some toys that can be used as supports when working through big worries. If you are family located within the Lower Columbia Region, and would like to register, please go to familyactionnetwork.ca and click the registration button. Registration is limited to 10 participants per session, so please register early!

Here is a listing of some of the spring break camps and mini camps happening in our region. If there are others, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to add them to the list.

And the STEM bag recipients are.... Marguerite M Lindsay Mercedez ... Akaylia Loren Amanda S Andrea D Ashley Hamidreza Michelle H Michelle L Michelle M Olivia Shelby Stefanie C Keira P Shauntelle H Amanda H Andrew S Andrea H If you are on this list and haven't received an email from FAN please contact me directly at [email protected]. Thank you everyone that entered. We had over 80 people submit their names for these Busy Bags. Congrats to all the winners, and we hope you enjoy some STEM fun with your little one.

Congratulations Camille! You have won the Starbucks Gift Card for the Check Up Centre Survey! Thanks to all of those that took the time to share your thoughts.

A 3 minute holiday survival guide with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe. How can we stay connected during the holidays when we are unable to be with or see our family? Dr. Vanessa has some great ideas to share.

Calling all families in and around the Castlegar Region. We want to hear form you, and you could win a Starbucks gift card!!! The Family Action Network is looking to develop Early Child Developmental Check Up Centers in your area and we would love to understand how this may impact you. If you have 5 minutes, please fill out the survey below.

Awesome way to connect and learn about the Indigenous experience.

Planning a renovation? Check out the Trail Home and Environment Program for information how you might be eligible for free renovation supplies.

Here's a great share - thanks to Kootenay Family Place in Castlegar for sharing on your social media. This read is for those of you with school-aged children. The after-school meltdown is real!

Warfield is seeking input from parents of young children on the new Warfield Food Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide input on food-related issues such as affordability, accessibility, health and growing food. If you are interested in being part of this conversation, please connect with Cyra Yunkws [email protected] 250-921-5580

Anyone else feeling that 'guilt' around screen time these days? Here's a quick read with some good tips about how to help manage the dance of screen time with your kids. We'd add: playing collaborative board games with your kids to the mix. Do any of you amazing parents have other great tips to share?

Some fun things happing this weekend in Trail. Be sure to check out the FAN calendar later today as we continue to add events, programs and activities for families in the Lower Columbia Region.