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2010's ACTIVITIES

FAIR DOORS OPEN EVERY MORNING AT 10 A.M.

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY!

Attend the official opening ceremony of the 18th Parents and Kids Fair, Thursday April 8th at 2pm, animated by Isabelle Pagé, from Salut Bonjour and president of Glup.  Come meet our guests of honour, Louise Benoit President and CEO and The Jean Coutu Group.

Activities featured at the Fair, which runs
from April 8th to April 11th, 2010

• Carrefour Santé JEAN COUTU
  As the official presenter of the 2010 Parents and Kids Fair, the Jean Coutu Group is pleased to host this health info centre. 
  
• Le Carrefour Les Petits Conseils de L'AGENCE DE SANTÉ PUBLIQUE DU CANADA
  A Public Health Agency of Canada initiative where various organizations answer questions from parents.
• Le Beach Party, presented by Canadian Mother Ressource in collaboration with BAUVAL.
  The world's biggest COLOURFULL sandbox of the world! Have fun!
• La Scène
  Centre stage for fashion shows, contests, keynote conferences, shows, round table and concerts for kids. More exciting than ever!
• Le Jardin des Foufounettes presented by Câlins et Popotin
  Where babies can stretch their tiny legs and parents can meet the washable diaper specialists.
  Colourful playground, live fun, cuddly plush to play with!
• La Place du Québec
  Place du Québec groups together several departments from the Government of Québec, rendering the venue an indispensable resource for parents.
• La Place du Canada
  Officials from various Government of Canada departments answer your questions.
• Le Pavillon de la Naissance
  Birth pavilion housing organizations that work with young families, so you can make informed decisions.
• Le Carrefour Sécurité-Prévention
  Experts from Montreal's fire department and Urgences Santé under one roof to inform visitors on safety and prevention in the home, school and public places.
• Une Piscine au Salon
  Live demonstrations on water safety in and around the pool, presented by the LIFE SAVING SOCIETY in collaboration with MAÎTRE PISCINIER. An extra advantage for your kids!
• Le Resto des Tout-P’tits
  Full-service food court, including food sampling and entertainment. Kids can colour the Ziraf placemats, and even have them plasticized immediately after. A wonderful keepsake!

The Fair Must-Do Activities.

	Our guests of honour :    •   Mariloup Wolfe, actress and mom-to-be Thursday April 8 12pm to 4pm   •   Josée Lavigueur, speaker Friday April 9 12pm to 4pm   •   Isabelle Racicot, TV host Saturday April 10 11:30am to 4pm   •   Dre Nadia, Psychologist Sunday April 11 11:30am
	La Halte-garderie, in association with LE GRAND ROULEMENT Free supervised daycare for children 2 and up.
	Freebie Bag, presented by the JEAN COUTU GROUP A bag in which to conveniently store all the free literature you collect during the Fair.
	Changing and Feeding Areas, in collaboration with MAGASINS CLÉMENT and The Jean Coutu Group. The perfect rest stops, three changing and feeding areas where parents and their kids can relax. Come rock, breastfeed/feed your baby in total peace and quiet.  Rocking chairs, playpens, high chairs, comfy baby products and microwave oven for your convenience.
	Treasure Chest 2010 A keepsake from our exhibitors for the 2010 first visitors over the 4-day event!
	Mascots’ Parade A colourful exclamation point to round out the Fair. Sunday, 4pm.
	Contests (Draws: Sunday 4 p.m.) Win a dream baby’s room from Perlimpinpin Win a $8,000-value dream baby’s bedroom. Enter the contest by dropping by the Perlimpinpin Fair and voting for your favourite room decor. Booth 937 And the winner is… Mother Earth An eco-friendly contest from washable diaper company Mère Hélène Couches, Mamanpourlavie.com and Souris Verte a value of $6000. Grand Prize: New Mère Hélène Pratik diaper pack Eco smart front loading washer-dryer combo from Germain Larivière & Whirpool. Annual supply of eco soap from Souris Verte. Drop by Mère Hélène (booth 421) & Souris Verte (booth 418) to enter. A chance to win a gift basket filled with Parent & Baby essentials valued at over $5000 from Câlins et popotin during the 18th Parents and Kids Fair. Drop by Booth 145 to enter. Win a Vespa S 50 Scooter – steel body, classic Italian styling, 50 CC engine. Approx retail value $4000. Drop by booth 500 to enter!