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UID:7208-1739385900-1739390400@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Heart Parents Coffee Get Together - Gibsons/Sunshine Coast
DESCRIPTION: Get Together for Heart Parents on the SUNSHINE COAST\nCome and enjoy refreshments and snacks on us while connecting with other Heart Parents!\nFeel free to forward to any heart parents that you may know.\nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12th at 6:45pm\,\nWhere:   The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery\, 1009 Gibsons Way\, Gibsons\nPlease RSVP to Courtney Carolei at courtneycarolei@gmail.com
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/heart-parents-coffee-get-together-gibsons-sunshine-coast/
LOCATION:The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery\, 1009 Gibsons Way\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coffee Groups
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SUMMARY:Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week is observed from February 7-14\, a time to raise awareness about the most common birth defect—affecting 1 in 100 babies born worldwide. This week shines a spotlight on the millions of children and adults living with CHD and the importance of early detection\, treatment\, and ongoing care. \nThroughout this week\, we come together to share stories of heart warriors\, educate the public about the challenges and advances in CHD care\, and raise vital funds to support research and programs that improve the lives of heart families. \nJoin us in spreading awareness and supporting those affected by CHD. Together\, we can make a difference!
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/congenital-heart-defect-awareness-week/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Heart Month Events
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UID:7181-1738692000-1738699200@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coffee Group - Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION: Coffee Night for Heart Parents in NANAIMO\nCome and enjoy refreshments and treats on us while connecting with other Heart Parents! Feel free to forward to any heart parents that you may know.\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 4th from 6:00-8:00pm\, Drop by anytime between then!\nWhere:  Starbucks at 6650 Mary Ellen Drive\, (Chapters)\nPlease RSVP to Sandy Barlow at sandygbarlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/parent-coffee-group-nanaimo/
LOCATION:Starbucks in Chapters\, 6650 Mary Ellen Drive\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9T 4T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coffee Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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UID:7194-1738368000-1739663999@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Heart Month 50/50 Draw
DESCRIPTION:This Heart Month\, join our 50/50 Draw and help make a difference for children living with congenital heart defects (CHD)! Half of the jackpot goes to a lucky winner\, and the other half supports programs and services for heart families. \n? The more you play\, the bigger the pot!\n?️ Get your tickets today and be part of something life-changing! \nEvery ticket helps provide vital resources and support for children and families affected by CHD. Thank you for being part of our heart community! ❤️
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/heart-month-50-50-draw/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Heart Month Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T120000
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UID:7043-1734168600-1734177600@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Okanagan Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Santa\nWhen: Saturday\, Dec.14th from 9:30am to 12:00pm \nWhat: Pancake Breakfast\, Crafts\, Cookie Decorating and a surprise guest! \nWhere: The Coast Capri Hotel at 1171 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna. \nAgenda – Party starts at 9:30am\, Breakfast at 10:00am \nWhat do you need to do:  \nPlease RSVP to Sam at saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org to RSVP by Nov. 20th with immediate family members names and ages of children. \nClick HERE to reply \nNOTE: The Coast Capri Hotel is  offering their “take the elevator home” hotel guest promotion for holiday party guests.  Stay the night prior or the night of\, the hotel room rate will be $124.00 per night + applicable taxes.
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/okanagan-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T170000
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UID:7037-1733583600-1733590800@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the holiday season the CHN would like to treat our ISLAND Families to an evening out at The Butchart Gardens Christmas Light Festival. Meet other heart families and ride the Carousel\, enjoy some treats and then walk the famous light display! \nWHEN: Saturday\, December 7th from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Meet in the Carousel Room (then your family can enjoy the light festival as long as you like.) \nWHERE: Butchart Gardens – 800 Benvenuto Ave\, Brentwood Bay\, BC \nWhat you need to do:\nPlease ensure your CHN Membership is up to date. To renew click HERE. Instructions: Enter $25 and then change the drop-down menu from “CHN Donation” to “CHN Membership.”  It is $25 per family per year. \nSorry\, no extended family as space is very limited. \nRSVP with the number of tickets needed based on age group\nAdults:\nYouth (ages 13-17):\nChildren (ages 5-12):\nUnder 5: \nTo get tickets please click HERE to enter the number of people in your immediate family by age group. \nPrior to the event\, (once we collect RSVP’s) you will get an email with a code to order the tickets through the Butchart Ticket system. \nNote: We must have your ticket request by Nov. 19th.Thank you!!
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/vancouver-island-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Ave\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241130T123000
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UID:7040-1732959000-1732969800@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, Nov. 30th from 9:30am to 12:30pm\n \nJoin us for a fun-filled morning which will include a Pancake Breakfast\, Crafts\, Cookie Decorating\, Face Painting\, Balloon Animals\, Puppet Show\, and Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus!\n \nWhere: The Delta Grand Villa Hotel at 4331 Dominion St\, Burnaby\nFree parking underground hotel or in Casino lot across from the front door. Make sure you arrive on time to find seats and so you don’t miss brunch (promptly at 10am) and then the fantastic puppet show.\n \nAgenda – Party starts at 9:30am\, Breakfast at  10:00am\, Puppet Show at 10:30am\, Surprise guest about 11:00 or so! .\n \nWhat do you need to do:  \n–        Please ensure that your CHN membership is up to date. If you haven’t renewed in the last year then please click HERE  then scroll down. It is $25 per family per year. \n–         REPLY to this email to RSVP by Nov. 15 with immediate family members names and ages of children.\n \nHow you can help?\nWe need your help in collecting/donating items for our raffle. If you have an item to donate or know someone who might be willing to help\, let us know. We can provide a letter from the CHN to share with potential donors. \n\nHO\, HO\, HO!
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/lower-mainland-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Delta Grand Villa Hotel\, 4331 Dominion St\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday Party
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T150000
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UID:6992-1729861200-1729868400@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch - Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:1:00pm to 3:00PM \nARBUTUS MEADOWS 1515 Island Hwy E\, Nanoose Bay \n  \nPlease RSVP with the number of adults/children (children under 2 are free) in your family to saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/pumpkin-patch-nanaimo-tba/
LOCATION:Arbutus Meadows\, 1515 Island Hwy E\, Nanoose Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Pumpkin Patch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T150000
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UID:6989-1729429200-1729436400@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the Fall Season while connecting with other heart families for pumpkin picking and treats! Please make sure your CHN membership is up to date – it is $25 per year per family. Remember it can be muddy so wear boots! \nVictoria\nWhen: Sunday\, October 20th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm \nWhere: Ocean View Estates at 7979 Central Saanich Rd\, Saanichton \nWhat you need to do:  Please RSVP to Sam at saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org with the number of adults/children in your family.
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/pumpkin-patch-victoria/
LOCATION:Ocean View Estates\, 7979 Central Saanich Rd\, Saanichton\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Pumpkin Patch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T173000
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UID:6950-1729324800-1729359000@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Growing Up With Heart Disease - Conference
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative conference by professionals and families for professionals and families. \n 
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/growing-up-with-heart-disease-conference/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute\, 938 W 28th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T220000
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UID:6965-1728145800-1728165600@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Parents Night
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR 2024 PARENTS NIGHT \n\n“Parents Supporting Parents – Creating a Village of Support Through the Pediatric Medical Journey” \nFacilitated by Registered Clinical Counsellor – Myriame Lyons \n\nWHEN: Saturday\, Oct. 5th from 4:30pm to 10:00pm\nWHERE: The River Rock Casino Resort in the Fraser Room \nIncludes buffet dinner\, drinks\, community\, conversation\, door prizes and more.\nAfter our guest speaker we will have break out group discussions. \nSpace is limited\, please RSVP by Sept 13th with parent‘s names.\nIf space permits we will email you back to confirm your spots. \nThe Children’s Organ Transplant Society and Children’s Heart Network may be able to help with gas and/or hotel for families from out of town. Please contact Samantha Aitken at saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org to request support.
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/parents-night/
LOCATION:River Rock Casino\, 8811 River Rd\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 3P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Parent Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T151500
DTSTAMP:20260416T193944
CREATED:20240906T235739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T172409Z
UID:6971-1728134100-1728141300@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch - Lower Mainland
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the Fall Season while connecting with other heart families. Wagon ride to the corn maze\, petting zoo\, pumpkin picking and treats! Please make sure your CHN membership is up to date – it is $25 per yr per family. Remember it can be muddy so wear boots! \nSurrey\nWhen: Saturday\, October 5th from 1:15pm to 3:15pm\nWhere: Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch at 18507 20 Ave\, Surrey\nWe will gather under the tent\, look for the red CHN flag. Every child gets to take home a large pumpkin! \nWhat you need to do:  Please RSVP by Sept 27th with the number of adults/children (children under 2 are free) in your family to saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/pumpkin-patch-lower-mainland/
LOCATION:Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch\, 18507 20 Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193944
CREATED:20240921T165612Z
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UID:6986-1728133200-1728140400@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Patch - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the Fall Season while connecting with other heart families for pumpkin picking and treats! Please make sure your CHN membership is up to date – it is $25 per year per family. Remember it can be muddy so wear boots! \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, October 5th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm\nWhere: McMillan Farms at 3690 Berard Rd #1\, Kelowna \nWhat you need to do:  Please RSVP with the number of adults/children in your family to Sam at saitken@childrensheartnetwork.org
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/pumpkin-patch-kelowna/
LOCATION:McMillan Farms\, 3690 Berard Rd #1\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Pumpkin Patch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T200000
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UID:6968-1727805600-1727812800@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Night for Heart Parents in Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION: Coffee Night for Heart Parents in NANAIMO \nCome and enjoy refreshments and treats on us while connecting with other Heart Parents! Feel free to forward to any heart parents that you may know. \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 1st from 6:00-8:00pm\, Drop by anytime between then!\nWhere:  Starbucks at 6650 Mary Ellen Drive\, (Chapters)\nPlease RSVP to Sandy Barlow at sandygbarlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/coffee-night-for-heart-parents-in-nanaimo/
LOCATION:Starbucks in Chapters\, 6650 Mary Ellen Drive\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9T 4T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coffee Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T193944
CREATED:20240610T232355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T232355Z
UID:6702-1724493600-1724511600@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Cultus Lake Waterpark Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars because on August 24th\, we’re going to Cultus Lake waterpark for the day!
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/cultus-lake-waterpark-day/
LOCATION:Cultus Lake Waterpark\, 4150 Columbia Valley Hwy\, Cultus Lake\, BC\, V2R 5H6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T213000
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UID:6844-1719430200-1719437400@www.childrensheartnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Heart Parents Coffee Get Together - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other Okanagan Heart Parents while enjoying Coffee/Tea/Bubble Tea & Treats on us!\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 26th at 7:30pm\nWhere: Formosa Tea Cafe – 2070 Harvey Ave #6\, Kelowna\nHosted by: CHN and heart mom Caleigh Minshall \nPlease RSVP to Caleigh at minshallc@gmail.com\n\nIf you would prefer a different date/time that would work for your family please let us know?  Weekend?
URL:https://www.childrensheartnetwork.org/event/heart-parents-coffee-get-together-kelowna/
LOCATION:Formosa Tea Cafe\, 2070 Harvey Ave #6\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 8P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Coffee Groups
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