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June
"Play
permits the child to resolve in symbolic form unsolved problems
of the past and to cope directly or symbolically with present
concerns. It is also his most significant tool for preparing himself
for the future and its tasks"
- Bruno Bettelheim, child psychologist
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Celebrate
Safety with the following organizations:
- World
Waterpark Association
- Canadian
Red Cross
- National
Water Safety Week, June 3rd to 10th
- Safe Kids
Canada
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Celebrate
Recreation and Parks Month
The
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association has proclaimed that
June be Recreation and Parks month. Check
out how your community can get involved
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Bike
Month
Celebrate
Bike Month with over 60 events around BC, including group rides,
workshops and festivals. Check out www.best.bc.ca
for a schedule of events.
Looking
to promote Biking in your business or community? Check out RecTec's
line
of bike racks
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DuMor
Guest Stars
DuMor site furnishings made a guest appearance on the May 21st
edition of the popular "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." DuMor
was contacted by the show to supply site furnishings to a local
park they were redoing as part of the season finale, DuMor was
proud to donate several of their series 58 benches and steel trash
receptacles to the show.
For
further information check out www.dumor.com.
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Where's
the fun?
http://www.katu.com/stories/85715.html
Although
this article describes the United States we have been experiencing
a similar issue here in Canada. Removing the risk from playground
may seem like a good idea it can actually be a detriment to children's
mental and physical health
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FUNdraiser
of the Month
Host
a Beer and Wine Tasting! Sell tickets for $15 to $20 and include
drink tickets for beer and wine samples in the price. Then at
the end recycle the empties at the end for bonus funds! Be sure
to check with your local BC Liquor store to see if you need a
Special
Occasion License
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