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A Big Baby Shower+

f you are a new or expectant parent, make your way to the East Lawns of

Devon House on Sunday, July 8 for A Big Baby Shower, from 11am – 6pm.

Daddies, come and enjoy the Daddy Lounge (aka Man Cave). Mommies, take part in the Mommy Resource Seminars between noon and 5:20pm. Attend a few or all nine mini-seminars, which cover topics such as finan-cial planning, skincare during pregnancy and ‘Pregnancy 101’. Children can interact and have fun at the Rainbow Play Park, where they will have snacks and entertainment with adult supervision.

Don’t miss out on the grand prize givea-ways; just have your event passport ready, which is your ticket to win. It must be stamped by a minimum 20 of the 40 ex-hibitors at the event for a chance to win the ultimate dream nursery, a ‘ride and relax’ weekend courtesy of Jewel Resorts and Mercedes Benz, or a family weekend at Beaches Resort.

Come out and enjoy shopping specials, pre-natal resources, baby products and services – everything parents could need for their little ones!

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Tickets are $1,000 for adults, $300 for

children (under six) and may be purchased at Cafe Blue (Sovereign Centre), Boy O Boy (12

Merrick Avenue) or RJR Communications Group

(32 Lyndhurst Road).

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+ Edson BrevettDistribution Manager, Tru-Juice

What do you like to do with your weekends?I like to get home early on a Friday evening to spend time with my wife, Audi and daughter, Xavi. This usually in-volves getting takeout and trying to catch a movie while hanging out and playing with the baby. Sometimes, I might linkup with my friends on a Friday night. Saturday mornings are reserved for watching football during the season. The afternoons might require me to go shopping with Audi and Xavi for kid-related stuff. Saturday evenings I might go for a run at Emancipation Park or catch a movie with Audi if a sitter is available. Sundays are sometimes church, but always dinner with my family at my parents.

How have your weekends changed since you’ve had Xavi?Weekends are finding me at home on a Friday night way more often since the birth of my daughter. Friday nights were my designated road nights. Nowadays, I no longer feel that urge to go out and strangely feel very content to stay in, hang out with her and go to bed early. My friends hardly even bother calling me to come out now (after several missed commitments on my part).

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Edson and wife Audi enjoying a getaway at the beach

You mention football quite a bit. Do you get a chance to play often? I have two weekly games that I try to go to, Thursdays after work and Saturday afternoon with friends from high school days.

What are you looking forward to doing with Xavi on the weekends as she grows up?With Xavi, I’m looking forward to having her with me to do everything I’m doing. Watching sports, going shopping, going to the beach and other family-friendly events. When she gets older and wants to go to parties or hang out with her friends, I’ll gladly be chaperone. I don’t want to be the overbearing dad, but I have to know where she is at all times and be within shouting distance or two minutes away after a text message.

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CHOICE:Appleton V/X and Tru-Juice

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Edson relaxing with his daughter Xavi

Edson. and

wife Audi

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E.B. and his fellow footballers

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What to do this wknd+LIVE AT RED BONES CAFÉ 1 ARGYLE ROAD – FRIDAY, JULY 6Enjoy performances by jazz, latin, reggae and rock artistes. Showtime is 9:30pm.Admission: $500 plus vibes!

SUMMER SESSIONS BELLY DANCING BODY PRO IN BARONS PLAZA, 61 CONSTANT SPRING ROADJUNE 29TH - AUGUST 18; FRIDAYS 8-9PM AND SATURDAYS 2-3PMThe eight-week belly dancing and fitness package costs $4,600. Includes one free session for a friend plus five free day passes to the gym. Drop-in price is $1,000 per session

ULTRA ++FICTION LOUNGE – SATURDAY, JULY 7Get on the list for this Saturday’s staging with the theme Electric Zoo. Admission: $2,000 (men) $1,500 (women)

ROCKY 876 SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012LIGUANEA CLUB IN NEW KINGSTONPatrons at Jamaica’s first ever boxing party can watch live action at ringside, while bouncing to the latest beats and sip-

ping on their favourite Wray & Nephew mixes.Admission: $1,000 pre-sold or $1,500 at the gate

MUSE | HARDCORE CLUB PRIVILEGE – SATURDAY, JULY 7Have a fun night out with friends. Admission: $1500; ladies are 3-4-1 before midnight

OSMOSIS LUxE LIFESATURDAY JULY, 2012FORT CHARLES, PORT ROYALCome on out for the super all-inclusive party event. Music by DJ Nicco, Coppershot and RenaissanceAdmission: $3,500 (pre-sold) $4,500 (at the gate)

AppLETON MOUND SATURDAY JULY 7, 2012 SABINA PARK Get your bats ready! Admission is only $3,500. This is an all- inclusive event, you drink all day for free and get lunch. Starts at 9am and ends at 5pm

REGGAE CRABFEST SATURDAY JULY 7, 2012RIO NUEVO VILLAGE, ST MARYCalling all crab lovers! Enjoy a wide variety of dishes ranging from curry land crab to soup. From 5pm - midnight

FRENCH RIVIERA SUNDAY JULY 8, 2012TOP FLOOR, QUADThe first ever day club event starts at 2pm and ends at midnight. Admission: $1,000 with invitation, $2,000 without

ENVY’D FINDS5 RAVINIA AVESATURDAY JULY 7TH 12PM-10PMSUNDAY JULY 8TH 12PM-5PMThis is the perfect event for fashionistas looking for new designers. Complimentary food and drinks will be served.

LITTLE OCHI SEAFOOD CARNIVALSUNDAY JULY 8, 2012ALLIGATOR POND BAY, ST. ELIZABETHMingle and munch with family and friends this Sunday.

BIG BABY SHOwERSUNDAY JULY 7, 201211AM-6PMThe must-go event for first-time expectant parents and new parents. Tickets are $1,000 for adults and $300 for children under six. 11am-6pm

IMAGEJULY SATURDAY 7, 2012107A CONSTANT SPRING ROAD Incredible music, alcohol, glamour and entertainment all in one place.

DEjA VUSUNDAY JULY 8, 20122PM-12AMThe ultimate drink-inclusive beach party; happy hour session every 60 minutes, from 6pm- 9pm. Music by ZJ Chrome/Illusion DJ Nile/Kronic Sound

LAND wE LOVE 1 GROSVENOR TERRACE, KINGSTON 8SUNDAY JULY 8, 2012Come out to the launch of Kay Sullivan’s new book, ‘Land We Love’ starting at 11am. She invites you to, “Come, look back with love, laugh and enjoy.”

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