Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Christmas Break, Olympic Torch, New Year's Family activities & events in Kitchener Waterloo

Hope you're done all of your shopping so you can enjoy the Break!

2010 Olympic Torch Relay Celebration

The Olympic Torch Relay is coming
to New Hamburg and New Dundee
On Sunday, December 27, 2009 ≈ Day 59, the Olympic Torch will be travelling
through Wilmot Township!
The Torch will be arriving in New Hamburg at approximately 2:40 PM and will make
a short stop at the New Hamburg Library for the Mayor’s Welcome. It will then
move on to New Dundee making its way through town between 3:15 PM and 3:30
PM.
The route of the Olympic Torch is included on the next page.
Wear your favourite team or sports jersey to welcome the Olympic Torch – get your
team together - do the “wave” or perform your special team cheer. Be creative and
show your spirit.
In celebration of its arrival, the Township of Wilmot will be sponsoring a
FREE Public Skate
Wilmot Recreation Complex
1291 Nafziger Rd.
From 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Sunday, December 27th
Come out and join us!
Watch the Torch Relay journey through our community ~ then enjoy a free Public
Skate with free chips and a drink for all skaters!
CHEER ON THE FLAME AND EXPERIENCE THE MOMENT !
TOWNSHIP OF WILMOT

Waterloo Square arrival
Schedule for Sunday, Dec. 27
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – There will be ice skating (weather permitting), children’s activities and exciting handouts courtesy of RBC. Warm up with free hot chocolate thanks to the UpTown Waterloo Business Improvement Area.
5:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. – Enjoy live music by Shaun Sutter (www.myspace.com/shaunsuttermusic).
6:15 p.m. – Mayor Brenda Halloran and Kitchener-Waterloo MP Peter Braid will address the crowd with welcoming remarks.
6:20 p.m. – The Olympic Torch will arrive in the Waterloo Public Square! Join us in marking this historic occasion by singing “O Canada” along with the Artistic Director of Opera Kitchener, tenor Emilio Fina.
6:25 p.m. – The Torch continues on its journey to Kitchener, where the celebration will continue

Kitchener Arrival
Sun 27 Dec 1p Olympic Games: make an Olympic torch and medal The Children's Museum

Sun 27 Dec 4-8p Olympic Torch Relay Celebration music, dance, skating & displays Kitchener City Hall

Mon 28 Dec 6a Aboriginal Sunrise Celebration marking the departure of Olympic Torch Relay Team Kitchener City Hall
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New Year's Eve
All Ages New Year’s Eve Party
Thu 31 Dec 9p-12a | Waterloo Public Square *Note they aren't having one in Kitchener this year because of the TORCH celebration.

New Years Eve activities thoughout Waterloo recreation facilities are supported by The City of Waterloo and generous contributions from sponsors including Coca-Cola, Tim Hortons, and other community partners.
Free Admission to all events, All Welcome.
(Limited Capacity)

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
101 Father David Bauer Drive,
519-886-1177
7-8:30pm: Coca-Cola Public Swim at the Swimplex
7-9pm: Family Skate at the Sunlife Arena

Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre, RIM Park
2001 University Avenue East,
519-884-5363
7-9pm: Public Skate @ Pillers Rink
7-9pm: Public Skate @ Optimist Rink
7-9pm: Adult Skate @ Lions Rink

Albert McCormick Community Centre
500 Parkside Drive,
519885-1220
7-9pm: Public Skate


Cambridge Family New Year's Eve Party - December 31, 2009 (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
Christmas in Cambridge
Join family and friends to celebrate a new year! Family skating, costumed characters, video skating party, games and more. Free
Location: Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road, Cambridge
Telephone: (519) 740-4681 ext. 4277
Website: www.christmasincambridge.ca

New Year's Eve - December 31, 2009 to January 1, 2010 (8:00 pm to 12:30 pm)
Chicopee Tube Park
Slide into 2010 at Chicopee Tube Park! Enjoy the evening with family and friends in the great outdoors! Exclusive Chalet Lounge Party in our spacious lounge with a full service bar and cafe. Enjoy a hot buffet from 9pm-11pm, and Tubing from 8pm until 12:30 pm! The Chalet will remain open until 1:30 am. Last Year's Event was so popular that we have placed an enrolment ceiling. Book now to ensure your space and avoid disappointment. $50 per person $150 Family of 4 Reservation and payment required in advance. Reserve now as space is limited. No Refunds. Recreational Tube Slide - lower lobby of the chalet. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and snacks from 9pm-11pm, and tubing from 8:00pm until 12:30 pm! The Chalet will remain open until 1:30am. $25 per person $75 Family of 4 Reservation and payment required in advance. Reserve now as space is limited. No Refunds.
Location: Chicopee Tube Park
Telephone: (519) 895-2322
Website: www.chicopeetubepark.com
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upcoming

Mayor's Levee
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda. (Free parking in the City Hall garage)

Family Day at rare
This is a free event! Please note that donations to rare are always welcome!
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010.
Time: 12pm to 2pm.
Location: rare admin. office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. For more information call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit www.raresites.org

Cape Farewell Exhibit: The Arctic Comes to rare
This is a free event. Please note that donations to rare are always welcome.
Dates: Monday, January 4, 2010 to Monday, February 1, 2010.
Location: rare Admin. Office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. Call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit the website at www.raresites.org

Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is ushering in the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Featuring a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. The fun gets underway with hockey skills training and demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 5pm.
Location: Waterloo Public Square.
Website: www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare

Mayor's New Year's Leveer
Start Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
End Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Mayor Brenda Halloran and Council invite you to the 2010 New Year’s Levee Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RIM Park, 2001 University Ave., Waterloo.
Enjoy free food, while quantities last, skating, children’s activities, live musical entertainment, Happy Space Clowns and performances by the K-W Skating Club.
A free Grand River Transit shuttle will run from Conestoga Mall to RIM
Park

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Tim Horton's Free Skating Schedule for Kitchener-Waterloo arenas

Activa Sportsplex
December 19 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
December 20 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
December 27 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
January 02 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
January 03 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - East
December 30 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - West
December 23 9:30 am - 11:30 am
December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Don McLaren Arena
December 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 28 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grand River Arena
December 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
December 27 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
January 03 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
K.M.A. Complex (Kinsmen)
December 23 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lions Arena
December 19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
December 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
December 27 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
January 02 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
January 03 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Moses Springer Community Centre
December 27 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
December 29 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
January 02 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
RIM Park - Lions Rink
December 21 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
December 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am
December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RIM Park - Optimist's Rink
December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RIM Park - Piller's Ice Haus Rink
December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
December 24 9:00 am - 10:30 am
December 28 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, December 19, 2009

It's a Squeeballs Party!

Squeeballs Party Screenshot
Hey there Holiday readers, hope you are well this holiday season!

Things are very exciting around my place! We're busy playing Squeeballs for Nintendo Wii & DS


This game is rated E10, which is perfect for my son!

It's a game about being a toy tester. As a player you must run these toys balls through a variety of challenges to see if they hold up under the Extreme playing situations.
The Squeeballs that pass the tests make it off their island & can go to the toy store.
It's truly a fun & silly game, which makes it perfect for family play.
There are several ways to play it. On our Wii we chose PARTY MODE so we could take turns playing the challenges on the Ladder. As you get better, more challenges are unlocked & added to the Ladder.
I don't know about the DS version yet, as my son won't let me get my hands on it (so I'm guessing that's a good thing).

Want to see why we're giggling all day with this game? Take a look at this short video http://www.squeeballs.com/#/see-us-in-action
Also on the site you can see other info about the game by clicking the buttons on the blender (yup you get to blend a Squeeball - too funny!)

I'm giving away a copy of Squeeballs for Wii & a separate copy of Squeeballs for DS over at my other blog
http://itsnoteasyraisingatween.blogspot.com/
the post is the same but at the bottom of that post is how to enter.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Christmas & Holiday events & activities in Kitchener Waterloo

1st off, just letting everyone know that we're working on our next MeFest for Saturday April 10th, if you're looking to be a vendor please email us at
those2girls@writeme.com as the price goes up after Dec 12

WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D MARK MEFEST AS SOON AS YOU OPEN YOUR 2010 CALENDARS! Let us know you did, we'd love to hear!

New event

Dec 5 from Noon-3pm Santa will be at the Williamsburg Home Hardware (corner of Fischer-Hallman & Max Becker)

Start Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009
End Date: Sunday, January 03, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Description:
16th Annual Wonders of Winter Festival of Light
Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 p.m. beside the Park Inn
In Waterloo Park. Admission is Free, donations gratefully accepted
Lights on daily from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve lights will be on until 12:30 am and New Years Eve until 1:00 am
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Victoria Park Tree Christmas lights are up as well

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Dec 3-6
http://www.christkindl.ca/
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Bethany Live Pagent
Dec 4-6
http://www.bethanypageant.com/
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Olympic Torch events beginning Dec 12
http://www.kitchener.ca/living_kitchener/olympic_torch.html
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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Family Events & Stuff to Do with your Kids at Christmas!

Sorry for the delay, but lots to do

Christmas Bazarr taking place this weekend (November 28) at the Unity Church on Kingsway Drive in Kitchener. There will be lots of great gift ideas for everyone on your list! Also, Santa will be stopping by for the kids between 12 and 1230. The show goes from 9am-2pm
2631 Kingsway Drive
Kitchener
Ontario
N2C 1A7
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Start Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009
End Date: Sunday, January 03, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Description:
16th Annual Wonders of Winter Festival of Light
Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 p.m. beside the Park Inn
In Waterloo Park. Admission is Free, donations gratefully accepted
Lights on daily from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve lights will be on until 12:30 am and New Years Eve until 1:00 am
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Nov 29th Victoria Park Tree lighting
http://www.kitchener.ca/calendar/calendarEventDetailFull.aspx?tid=17465&caldate=Sun%20Nov%2029,%202009

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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village will be hosting their annual “Christmas in the Village” on December 2 & 3 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge. Open to the public, the Village will be decorated for the festive season. Hot drinks and cookies will warm you as you walk through this winter wonderland. Carols will be sung by local children’s choirs. Santa Claus will be there to hear all the children’s wishes, but keep an eye out for the Grinch!
All are welcome and admission is just $1.00, however, donations to support the Children’s Safety Village are always appreciated.
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Christmas Market Dec 3-6
http://www.christkindl.ca/
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Bethany Live Pagent
Dec 4-6
http://www.bethanypageant.com/
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Olympic Torch events beginning Dec 12
http://www.kitchener.ca/living_kitchener/olympic_torch.html
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Saturday, November 7, 2009

November & Holiday/Christmas Family Events in Kitchener Waterloo

Remember for a weekly blast of these events, make sure to join our facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2369595749


Click on the Pic to make it full screen, then hit the BACK button to see all the rest of the events listed

Hi Everyone

The only event I know about this weekend is
The IMAGINE THAT art show at the Children's Museum
http://www.thechildrensmuseum.ca/web/pages/get-interactive/up-next.php

As always, please message me with any upcoming events, as this group is for sharing info

Here's some upcoming events
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Rememberance Day
http://www.mayorofwaterloo.ca/calendar?event=%7b402d2083-a0d1-4aca-b1c2-7f52653afd6f%7d

http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=1641---------
Random Act of Kindness Day
Nov 13
Waterloo Public Square and you will be giving the gift of a smile all day long (plus free hot chocolate!) 12PM - 1PM November 13
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=168860746724&ref=ts
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For a listing of Santa Claus parades across Canada
http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/santa_claus_parades
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Nov 18-Dec 20
Robin Hood
http://www.draytonentertainment.com/season_2009/robin_hood/
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Nov 21-22
Might be a good one w/older kids
http://www.homefortheholidaysbb.ca/
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Nov 25 & 26
http://www.uptownwaterloobia.com/eventHolidayOpenHouse.html
& along with that the CANACCORD Open House (Free Santa pics on the Thursday)
click the pic at the top of the page for details
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Nov 26
This is a family friendly movie for those w/older kids
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=165736711772
See it before it gets viewed at the UN
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Nov 29th Victoria Park Tree lighting
http://www.kitchener.ca/calendar/calendarEventDetailFull.aspx?tid=17465&caldate=Sun%20Nov%2029,%202009

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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village will be hosting their annual “Christmas in the Village” on December 2 & 3 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge. Open to the public, the Village will be decorated for the festive season. Hot drinks and cookies will warm you as you walk through this winter wonderland. Carols will be sung by local children’s choirs. Santa Claus will be there to hear all the children’s wishes, but keep an eye out for the Grinch!
All are welcome and admission is just $1.00, however, donations to support the Children’s Safety Village are always appreciated.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Halloween Fun Oct 31 2009

Just to let you know what's happening besides Trick or Treating!

Blockbuster in the Williamsburg plaza is having free kids rentals Oct 31st only. Must be the $1.99 Kids selection (not new releases or Family)
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Halloween Train - October 31, 2009 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Waterloo Central Railway
Take the Halloween Costume Party train deep into North Waterloo. Prizes for the best costumes in several categories. This is a family event.
Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs
Telephone: (519) 885-2297
Website: www.steam-train.org
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Haunted House on Markwood Drive Halloween Food Bank Fundraiser
Event Date(s) 31-Oct-09
Price Free
Address Kitchener, ON, Canada Hello Again,
This year will be better than ever!! We will be accepting, like in previous years, donations for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. I hope that this year we will have more people than ever before making more donations than ever!!

Last year we raised 185 lbs of food and just over $325.00 in monetary donations.

Please come out on Halloween Night and experience our haunted house that is sure to please. Also be sure to come and enjoy the display before Halloween and feel free to donate anytime!!

Please keep in mind that the Haunted House is only open on Saturday October 31st 2009 from 5PM till 10PM.

Check out Youtube for videos about us from CTV News!!!
Here's the links: (copy and paste into your browser)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56hjACtuH4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIePjJH0PqA
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Scare Fair Halloween Event for ALL Ages
What's that creeping across the Button Factory floor? Wake up from the depths of slumber, you ghastly ghouls and mash your way over to the Button Factory!
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Time: 1pm to 4pm.
Location: The Button Factory, 25 Regina St. Waterloo.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $15. Call to register at 519-886-4577. Website: www.buttonfactory.org
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If you have any energy left after Halloween.....

FREE Family Fun Day & Open House
Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of FREE music, theatre and events!
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009.
Time: Doors open at 11:30am, activities start at 12noon. The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony will perform a concert at 1pm.
Location: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, (formerly King St. Theatre), Kitchener.
Website: kwsymphony.ca

Friday, October 23, 2009

Gettng ready for Halloween Fun!

Science Open House
University of Waterloo
Saturday, October 24
10 am - 4 pm
Great family fun - Free attendance
www.openhouse.uwaterloo.ca for details and parking instructions.
Physics, chemistry, biology, and geosciences come to life in interactive and hands-on activities
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Thrill the World KW!
Want to take part in setting a world record? Who doesn't want to dress like a zombie and perform Michael Jackson's Thriller dance? Thrill the World KW is a fundraising event for the Working Centre. Workshops will be held to learn the Thriller Dance! A huge group of people from KW will perform the dance simultaneously with thousands of other people Worldwide! Check out Thrill the World KW on facebook or at http://ttw09-kw.livejournal.com/ if you want to make a difference and have a blast!
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener City Hall.
Website: http://ttw09-kw.liejournal.com/
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Community Hallowe'en Carnival
The Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program presents: Community Hallowe'en Carnival! Music with Brian (www.musicwithbrian.com)! Carnival games, penny gift table, snacks, drinks, costume juding and parade, loot bags, plus enter for your chance to win a BlackBerry Curve 900.
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009.
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Location: Waterloo Forbes Hall, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E. Waterloo. For more information call 519-745-8410. Website: www.blockparents.ca
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Age specific events below
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For those w/Toddlers
Date: Oct. 24, 2009 Saturday
Venue: Waterloo
Cost: -

Busy Bees Playground 1st Anniversary Party!
Join us in celebrating our 1st year anniversary party. Lots of fun things for children including balloon animals, face painting, loot bags and indoor play. Enter to win a birthday party!
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Location: Busy Bees Playground
Cost: $5 per family.
Website: www.busybeesplay.ca

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For those w/Teens
Date: Oct. 23, 2009 Friday
Venue: Cambridge

Starlight Film Fest
United Way fundraiser where teens (ages 13-18) get the chance to watch movies and consume popcorn, nachos and pop until dawn. This is a safe and supervised event, complete with representatives from St. John Ambulance and Waterloo Regional Police, as well as many trained adult volunteers.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009.
Time: 11:45pm.
Location: Galaxy Cinemas Cambridge Centre.
Tickets: $20 per ticket. Tickets available at the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries office, 150 Main St. Cambridge, Galaxy Cinemas Cambridge Centre on Hespeler Road. Website: www.liveunited.ca

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Oven Turkey Ready in 45 mins


I know this is a little after Thanksgiving (for us Canadian folk), but it might help at Christmas.

One of my Twitter Pals
@SharonDV did this over Thanksgiving & she said it really worked.
She cooked her Turkey in the oven in 45 Mins!

Here's the link to the video
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2008/11/21/dining/1194833563448/roast-turkey-in-45-minutes.html

Takes a minute to load up, then a quick commerical then the quick how to video.

Let me know how it goes for you!

For more handy hints go to
http://www.wearethatfamily.com/

Friday, October 9, 2009

Thanksgiving & Oktoberfest in Kitchener Waterloo

Hi Everyone

1st off THANK-YOU to everyone who came to MeFest!
I'd love to know if you came & what your favorite part was (Just reply to this message)

Next is Oktoberfest
http://www.oktoberfest.ca/fce.php
has a full list of family events

has a list of all events
http://www.oktoberfest.ca/events.php
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http://www.shantzholmpumpkins.ca

Shantzholm Pumpkins
1544 Bleams Rd.,
Mannheim

Free family farm fun!
Farm animals, small straw maze, large corn maze
Produce for purchase - pumpkins, gourds, indian corn, straw bales, corn stalks, squash

As you say on your facebook page, you are looking for things to do with your son that don't cost a fortune. Well, that's why we've set up our farm the way we have. We have 8 children & understand about not wanting every little thing to cost something. So that is why we do not charge admission.

Please get back to me is you want more info, or come out to our farm & see for yourself!
we are open until Nov 1, Mon-Sat 8-8, Sundays 12-6
We are open Thanksgiving Monday for the full day as well.
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• Family Sundays
Interactive activities, drama games, storytelling, for ages 4-12, drop in from 2 to 5 p.m.; free, 519-579-5860, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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• Peter Pan
Dufflebag Theatre production, 1:30 p.m.; $2, 519-740-4681, ext. 4376, Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
• Family Concert
Thanksgiving! with K-W Symphony, pre-show children's activities, 1:15 p.m.; $10, $15 adult advance, 519-578-1570, 519-745-4711, Centre in the Square, Kitchener
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Last weekend in September Blast

Apple Butter & Cheese Festival Saturday
http://www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca/
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University of Waterloo Homecoming Family Carnival When? Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 9am to 1pmWhat? A staple of UW's Homecoming festivities, the Family Carnival is back and better than ever. Expect the usual favourites: giant slides, a bouncy castle, face painting, and more. Berenstain Bears: Sister and Brother Bear are this year's special guests. And as an added bonus, we have a FREE Berenstain Bear book for the first 200 families, and more will be available for sale in the UW BookStore. Storytime will be between 10 & 10:30 Where? University of Waterloo – Columbia Icefield, 200 University Avenue West, WaterlooWebsite: homecoming.uwaterloo.ca/events/carnival.htmlContact Info: For more information, please call 519-888-4567 x. 32038
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Bring Your Child Session at SupperWorks! When? Saturdays, September 12, 19 & 26, 2009 at 10:30am (Please pre-register at least 4 days in advance.) What? Bring the little ones out to experience the fun in our kitchen! At our 'Bring Your Child' Sessions, the kids are by your side helping to scoop, mix and assemble your meals. Enjoy coffee, juice and nut-free treats while you prepare your meals together. The parents say their kids just love eating the dishes they made themselves here at SupperWorks. It will take a about an hour to make 6 full sized meals. Each meal serves 4-6 people, and can be split into 12 meals that serve 2-3 people. Bring home 6 full sized meals for $168. Where? SupperWorks, 283 Northfield Dr. E., WaterlooWebsite: www.SupperWorks.comContact Info: Please call 519-568-5630 or email waterloo@supperworks.com for more information
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Word on the Street Sunday at Victoria Park
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/kitchener
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Drumbo Fair When? September 26 - 27, 2009 from 10am to 4pmWhat? "Horsin' around at the Fair" is this year's theme. A weekend filled with family activites. $5.00 per person per day or a 3-day passport for adults. Grade 8 & under free. Children's wrist band is $5.00 per day includes all children's activites, pony rides, inflatables, candy toss, shows, entertainment and more. Old-fashion family fun with delicious home-made food. Come experience farm fun at it's best! Where? Drumbo Fairgrounds 42 Centre St., Drumbo (~ 40 min. drive from KW)Website: www.drumbofair.comContact Info: 519-463-5228 (during the fair) or email manager@drumbofair.com
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Don't forget one more week until MeFest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also did you get your vote in for Angel M
http://www.myredcarpetexperience.com/fairviewpark/
She's in the age 7-11 group, 2nd row Grey HatAfter you vote for her a Buy One Get One Free coupon for Kernels pops up _YUMMY!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Blast!

1st is the event I'm involved with MeFest
Do you want to see a slide show from last April? Then go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGrjyftwGEY
See told you it was a fun day!
Come & meet me on Oct 3rd

Okay now for the blast

Williamsburg Towne Centre Festival
Main Street Festival will be the weekend of September 12th and 13th with Sunday being Family Day

Check out www.kwflyingdutchmen.com
For 40 years, the K-W Flying Dutchmen has hosted one of the largest Scale Rallies in North America at our field in Kitchener. This air show features over 300 aircraft on static display, most of which will be flown over the two-day event. From high-speed turbine jets, to old-time bi-planes this show features a bevy of interesting aircraft. Pilots from as far away as Alberta, Canada and California, USA have attended our Scale Rally. There are R/C vendors on site, as well as food and beverage vendors. Raffles are also held on both Saturday and Sunday. Friday night we have a corn roast, on Saturday night there is a dinner after which you can take in the spectacular night flying display. Flying 9 a.m.until 5 p.m. There is also an "Air Show" at 1:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday featuring aircraft from various eras, unique planes, helicopters, multi-engine aircraft and jets. Admission is $5.00, under 12 years of age $1.00/day

KW Children's Drama Workshop is accepting registrations for fall programs and productions. We are a registered non-profit charitable tuition based organization now in its 15th Season.
In person registration for productions and classes are Sept 3, 4, 9, 10, 16th from 6-8 pm at Emmanuel @ Brighton Day Care 65 Noecker St in Waterloo.
Classes in Stage Fighting, Creative Drama, Comic Improv, Character Study, Audition Prep, Tv/commercial/theatre program, Voice for Actors, Dance for Actors, Beginner teen drama and improv, Improv for the serious actor and storytelling begin the week of Sept 19th.

Production - Aladdin Jr. - open to children and youth male/female ages 8-16 rehearses October 30-mid February. Production presented at Registry Theatre.
info@kwcdw.org www.kwcdw.org 519 954 5931
our programs vary in cost. 8-10 week classes depending on their length ie 45 minutes, 60, 1.25 or 3 hours affects the cost from $65-175. The productions are $450 which is at least 75 hours of rehearsing/teaching time working with Directors, Choreographers, Music Directors and Vocal coaching.

Looking Ahead

the anniversary of walmart coming to Canada (the only sale they have every year) starts on the 18th....
that in itself will be good deals... BUT
the following week... the location at Fischer-Hallman and Ottawa will be having their Grand (re)opening as a full superstore.... haven't heard any confirmation of details yet... but there should be some goings on

Cupcake Camp KW at the Children's Museum and the Medieval Faire at Waterloo Park, both on September 19th in your upcoming events?

Okay my work is done. Now it's your turn, PLEASE RSVP for MeFest. We want to make sure that the vendors know that they need to bring hundreds of FREEBIES http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Finbox%2F%3Fref%3Dmb%23%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D128800955951%26ref%3Dts&h=395b0ee475f906abfca29e3e6b8b38e5
Thanks!
Lisa

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Great Deal on Photo Finishing


Did you take lots of pics at all the events this summer?
Are they just sitting on your computer or in an SD card
Well Walmart Canada has a great deal for you on Wed. Sept 9/09

You get 99 prints for $9.99

Some other deals too, but remember it's one Day ONLY!
http://www.walmartphotocentre.ca/

That works for me!
For more Works For Me Wed tips visit
http://www.wearethatfamily.com/

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Labour Day Weekend

This is also listed in our Stuff To Do With Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group.
If you're on Facebook, please join the group & show KW low cost events are popular in the region!
Thanks
Lisa
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Hi Everyone

We're just a month away from MeFest at the Waterloo Rec Complex
Please take a second & RSVP
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=128800955951

Thanks
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Pairs Fair is on now
http://www.parisfairgrounds.com/index.shtml


Grandparents Day Special Trains - September 5, 2009 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Waterloo Central Railway
Take your Grandparents on a special train ride deep into North Waterloo and visit St. Jacobs Country. Grandparents ride free with a grand child.
Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs Market - St. Jacobs
Telephone: (519) 885-2297
Website: www.steam-train.org

Schnibbles and Schnitz - September 5, 2009 to September 7, 2009
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
Preparations begin for the long winter ahead! Drying (or schnitzing) and pickling of corn, beets and beans. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00
Location: Joseph Schneider Haus
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh

The KW Hip-Hop Expo presents-I am Hip-Hop
Free admission all day! This event has produced a platform that brings out the top talent in the tri-cities in all four elements of hip-hop: break-dancing, graffiti art, MCing/rapping and DJ/turntablism.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009.
Time: 4pm to 10pm.
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener.
For additional information visit http://sites.google.com/site/kwhiphopexpo/

The Leafs are returning to Kitchener, along with the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators. Come and see the top draft picks from these teams as they vie for a spot on their respective team. Schedule: Sunday September 6 7pm Pittsburgh vs. Toronto Monday September 7 2pm Toronto vs. Boston Monday September 7 7pm Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh Wednesday September 9 2pm Ottawa vs. Boston Wednesday September 9 7pm Toronto vs. Pittsburgh Thursday September 10 2pm Boston vs. Pittsburgh Thursday September 10 7pm Ottawa vs. Toronto Tickets: Reserved Gold: Adults $20, Senior/Student/Child $10, Reserved Red: Adults $15, Senior/Student/Child $10
Location: The Aud
Telephone: (519) 578-1570 ext. 1800265897
Website: www.theaud.ca
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Looking ahead
2009 Cambridge Fall Fair
New this year is Camp Rock Revisited featuring tribute band to Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga. Also new this year is the Mascarade Manor. Back by popular demand is the famous Demolition Derby. The Midway is also back with thrilling rides like The Full Tilt and Chaos and now with Pay-One-Price-Thursdays!
Dates: September 10-13, 2009.
Location: Cambridge.
Cost: Adult $7 Thursday, $10 Friday, $12 Saturday and $8 on Sunday. Sunday family passes are available for only $25. We are also offering a economic price buster weekend pass for only $20 (regular price $37) For more details go to http://www.cambridgefallfair.com

& Mighty Machines Showcase Sept 12
http://www.mightymachinesshowcase.com/main4.cfm
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Okay now that I've help you, make sure to RSVP to our Meetup at MeFest
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=128800955951

& thank you for doing so.
Lisa

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

New Friends, Movies & More Festivals!


(Above pics were from the Outdoor Movie at Cambridge City Hall earlier this month)

Hi All
Thanks to everyone that was willing to come up & say HI last Sunday. It was so nice to hear how all of you enjoy the info generated from this group.
I've also been told that City of Waterloo will keep us updated about upcoming events (as I didn't know about BIKEAPLOOSA or I would have let all of you know about it too)
Tomorrow night (THURSDAY)Waterloo Park is playing MONSTERS VS ALIENS(I saw that earlier this month at Cambridge City Hall)It's a really FUN FAMILY MOVIE
There will also be a movie THURSDAY at Cambridge City Hall- IRON MAN

They don't list the movies online, so I took a pic of the stand with the listing sign at the top of this posting.
This Sunday there is another family friendly festival at Victoria Park
http://linknewsmagazine.ca/Events/picnic_2009.htm
Also I've been told that Kids Eat Free certain nights at Ye's Sushi, but I don't remember which days (I'd suggest calling the restaraunts to ask 2 locations in KW)

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Kidspark In Victoria Park

Never been to Kidspark?
Well it's the BEST kids event in KW, & even better news IT'S FREE!
Here's the info
http://www.kidspark.ca/
This Sunday Aug 16th
It starts at 11am & there's something for every age group!

You'll need a break from the heat at some point so why not take a break at 1pm & meet other parents from the STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS IN KITCHENER WATERLOO sites!
We'll be at the coolest place in the park THE VICTORIA PARK SPLASHPAD (also free, just had to add that)

Check out the event page
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=135895402782&ref=nf
or leave a comment under this post if you plan on meeting up!

It will be a great day for the Parents & Children of Kitchener Waterloo

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Tonight (aug 6) is the Movies in the park at Waterloo Park, they are playing CORALINE. It's weather permitting

City of Cambridge is playing Monsters VS Aliens (Dreamworks) tonight as well (bring your own lawn chair) It's at 50 Dickson St
If the weather doesn't co-operate they move it inside.

Also wanted to let you know that there's a new blog about raising tweens
http://itsnoteasyraisingatween.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to the Kermit post & let me know what you think of the new lyrics listed underneath

Here's some other things coming up
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Hi Lisa, from one of the dads on your list :) I'm helping to organize this free family friendly event - thought there may be some amateur astronomers among your readers?

International Year of Astronomy Star Gazing Party

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009.
9:30 pm – 12:00 midnight
Where: North Campus Soccer Pitch , University of Waterloo [see map]
Come and explore the night sky with faculty members and volunteers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - KW Centre
Witness the Perseid Meteor Shower (may be obstructed) and catch a glimpse of Jupiter.
Light refreshments will be provided
Bring your own chairs and blankets, if desired (flashlights may be helpful to travel to and from the parking lot)
All attendees will have a chance to win a Galileoscope!
Free parking will be available at Brubacher House.
RSVP preferred so that guests can be alerted about the status of the event. RSVP by email at science@uwaterloo.ca or phone at 519-888-4567 ext. 38804

Important: This event will only take place under clear sky conditions. Please visit http://astro.uwaterloo.ca for the latest updates and map. Please note, rain date is August 13, 2009.

Hope to see everyone at the event.
Cheers,
Richard
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Hi Lisa!
I was wondering if you would be able to send a blast through the stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener, for a contest that is now on for all moms!

The contest is being put on by morethanjustmom.com and Journey Healers.

All the moms who wish to enter, need to visit the above website, click on the contest page and fill out a short survey on what is holding them back from living their best life. The winner will be selected at the end of August and will receive 3 months of life coaching!
If you could send that out it would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Catherine
www.morethanjustmom.com

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& if you are interested in being a vendor for MeFest (Just a 2 months away), you'll need to message me ASAP (or email those2girls@writeme.com)

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Friday, July 31, 2009

Make our site THE site for KW Parents!

The City of Kitchener is doing a survey about how you find out about local EVENTS!http://www.kitchener.ca/surveys/eform.aspx?tid=16701
You can win prizes!

Please help out our sites.

When it asks how you find out about local events, check all that apply BUT PLEASE click OTHER & in the blank spot please copy & paste this
Stuff to do with Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo facebook page & http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/

For the comments I said have everyone join Stuff to do with Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo facebook page & http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/

(but that's up to you)

We do our best to helpful to all the KW & Area parents, so we hope you'll be helpful to us

PS HOPE YOU GET A PRIZE

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

End of July Already?

Hi Everyone
Here's another weather permitting Hansel & Gretle @ Wat. Square
http://www.city.waterloo.on.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=1420

This weekend Milton is holding a Pirate Festival
http://www.thepiratefestival.com/


You know we're all about the freebies so go to
http://those2girls.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to the What to do on a rainy day post & you'll see a link to BrandSampler (freebies usually take a month but they do arrive!)

Who gives ya that sweet hookups?
Also here's a quick look at what's up in Aug.

July 29
Mobile Skate Park – Victoria Park
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm
KPL – Mysteries of Art – 2:30pm – Country Hills – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Hints from Prints – 2:30pm – Grand River – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Detective Sidekicks – 2:30pm – Main – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Yeti – 2:00pm –Pioneer Park – register 1 week ahead

July 30
KPL – I spy with Arlene – 2:30pm – Grand River Library – register 1 week in advance
Mobile Skate Park – Victoria Park
KPL – Hints from Prints – 2:30pm – Forest Heights – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Pooch patrol – 2:30pm – Country Hills – register 1 week ahead

August 1
Kid’s club – 10:00am – 12:00pm – Kitchener market

August 3
Summer concert Series – 7:00pm – 8:30pm – Waterloo Public square – Two twenty two
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Victoria Rd. – 7:00pm

August 4
KPL – “I spy” – 2:30pm – Main Library – register 1 week ahead
Kid’s Hop – Kitchener market 11:00am – 12:00pm – Music with Brian
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park
KPL – Mysteries of Art – 2:30pm – Forest Heights – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Secrets of the Abyss – 2:00pm – Pioneer Park – register 1 week ahead

August 5
KPL – Travelling Reptile show - 10:30am – Forest Heights – tickets available July 27
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm
KPL – Mysteries of Art – 2:30pm – Main – register 1 week ahead
KPL – A Strange Day – 2:00pm – Pioneer Park – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Yeti – 2:30pm – Country Hills – register 1 week ahead

August 6
KPL – Travelling Reptile show - 10:30am – Country Hills – tickets available July 27
KPL – Travelling Reptile show - 2:30pm – Pioneer Park – tickets available July 27
Kitchener Blues Festival – Downtown Kitchener
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park
KPL – Cracking Codes – 2:30pm – Forest heights – register 1 week ahead


August7
KPL – Travelling Reptile show - 2:30pm – Main Library – tickets available July 27
Kitchener Blues Festival – Downtown Kitchener

August 8
Kitchener Blues Festival – Downtown Kitchener

August 9
Kitchener Blues Festival – Downtown Kitchener

August 10
KPL – Movie Madness – Bedtime Stories – Main Library 1:30pm
KPL – Book of Beasts – 2:30pm - Grand River Library – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Crime Solvers – 2:30pm – Forest Heights Library – Tickets available Aug. 4
Mobile Skate Park – Country Hills
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Victoria Rd. – 7:00pm
KPL – Famous Kid Detectives – 2:30pm – Country Hills – register 1 week ahead

August 11
KPL – Crime Solvers – 2:30pm – Pioneer Park Library – Tickets available Aug. 4
KPL – Crime Solvers – 10:30am – Country Hills Library – Tickets available Aug. 4
Kid’s Hop – Kitchener market 11:00am – 12:00pm – Sandy and Sharon
Mobile Skate Park – Country Hills
KPL – Yeti – 2:30pm – Main – register 1 week ahead

August 12
KPL – Reading club Party – 2:30pm – Forest Heights Library
KPL – Reading club Party – 10:00am – Pioneer Park Library
Mobile Skate Park – Country Hills
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm
KPL – It’s a mystery – 2:30pm – Main – register 1 week ahead
KPL – Secrets of the Abyss – 2:30pm – Grand River – register 1 week ahead
KPL – A Strange Day – 2:30pm – Country Hills – register 1 week ahead

August 13
KPL – Reading club Party – 2:30pm – Country Hills Library
KPL – Reading club Party – 10:00am – Forest heights Library
KPL – Reading club Party – 2:00pm – Pioneer park Library
Mobile Skate Park – Country Hills
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Victoria Rd. – 7:00pm
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm

August 14
KPL – Crime Solvers – 10:30am – main Library – Tickets available Aug. 4

August 16
Kidspark 11 – 5 – Victoria Park
KPL – after Party – Kidspark 5 – 7

August 17
KPL – Movie Madness – Great Mouse Detective – Main Library 1:30pm
Mobile Skate Park – Kingsdale
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Victoria Rd. – 7:00pm

August 18
Kid’s Hop – Kitchener market 11:00am – 12:00pm – Music with Brian
Mobile Skate Park – Kingsdale

August 19
KPL – Reading club Party – 2:30pm – Main Library
KPL – Reading club Party – 2:30pm – Grand River Library (ages 6 – 12)
KPL – Reading club Party – 10:30am – Grand River Library (ages 3 – 5)
Mobile Skate Park – Kingsdale

August 20
Mobile Skate Park – Kingsdale
Kingsdale Community Barbeque – 4pm – 7pm
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm

August 21
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 22
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 23
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 24
KPL– Movie Madness – Nancy Drew – Main Library 1:30pm
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Victoria Rd. – 7:00pm

August 25
Kid’s Hop – Kitchener market 11:00am – 12:00pm – Erick Traplin
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 26
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 27
Buskers Festival – Uptown Waterloo
Mobile Skate Park – Forest Heights
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park
Cruisin’ the Dub – A&W Car Show – Bleams Rd. – 7:00pm

August 28
Buskers Festival – Uptown Waterloo – Kidz Day - 12pm – 5pm
Mobile Skate Park – Forest Heights
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 29
Buskers Festival – Uptown Waterloo - Kidz Day - 12pm – 5pm
Mobile Skate Park – Forest Heights
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 30
Buskers Festival – Uptown Waterloo
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

August 31
KPL– Movie Madness – Coraline – Main Library 1:30pm
Mobile Skate Park – Pioneer Park

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Our Fall Flyer!


So excited that our new flyers have arrived
Take A Look!
&
Click the pic!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Superstore Coupon!

Gift Card after $200 Purchase (easy to do when buying groceries for a family!)AT SUPERSTORE
http://www.superstore.ca/ontario/coupon.aspx?WT.ac=+%2D+BA+%2D+%2425+Gift+Card

Hey Today Only is FREE SLURPEE DAY too- See you at 7-11

Friday, July 10, 2009

Warnings from our group/ Blast

Hello everyone
the blast is farther down on this long post today. 1st off if you are not a member of our facebook group you did not receive the message I sent on Thursday & today. If feel all parents should be informed on Thursday I heard something on the radio that sickend me

I thought you all should know that a man tried to grab a 9 yr old

I hope they catch that sicko!
I just want you all to be aware & make sure your kids are safe

http://news.therecord.com/News/BreakingNews/article/566690

One of the group members sent this to me & asked that I pass it on

She said...
Here is a note that I posted in May regarding the same issue this is all over the place (These all happened within cambridge) Please pass it on


There have been 3 reports in the last month of a man trying to get little girls into there car
1. St. Peter's school 4 weeks ago a man in a red car tried to pick a girl up after school by offering her a ride home and wanting to know why she was alone. The girl ran away and told a notice by the school was sent out to all parents

2.Sat May 16th-A girl was chased behind Chalmer's St. school when she began screaming for help the man ran away.

3.Tues May 19th Hillcrest school 8:30 am a man in a car approached a girl walking alone to school and tried to force her into his car she got away and a notice from the school was sent out to all parents today from this school.

Since it was my own daughter who was chased on Sat May 16th I can give you a discription and from what I've heard today it is almost the same as what happened at Hillcrest school yesterday other then the clothes worn.

Tall man around 6 feet, white, longish hair (my daughter said like hockey hair), dark in colour, between the ages of 35-40.

Please take extra care to watch your children they are of course the most speical gift we have in life.

Thank-you to everyone who messaged me comments about yesterday's 2 messages (VERY IMPORTANT...)

I now have an additional one followed by the BLAST

Lisa: there was a fourth one as well. About a week after the one at Hillcrest, there was an attempted abduction near Hespeler Public. Feel free to pass this on as well. Tks for all you do! :)
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Blast
This event might be something to look into following yesterdays messages
FREE Parent Child Stranger Awareness Workshop
When? Friday, July 10, 2009 from 6 - 7pm
What? Join us for a free interactive workshop on Stranger Awareness. The first half hour will be spent with kids in one room with an instuctor, talking about Stranger Awareness and learning some self defense techniques. The parents will be in another room, discussing how to effectively talk to kids and set good safety habits. During the last half hour kids and parents will come together and do some role playing to solidify their new skills.
Where? Krav Maga Traning Centre, 283 Northfield Drive East, Waterloo
Website: www.joinkravmaga.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-880-9200 or email info@joinkravmaga.ca to pre-register
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Also tonight
http://www.cruisingonking.ca/main.cfm?id=8F6D1997-B6A7-8AA0-68C51020EB77C69D

& I believe this is a FREE FISHING WEEKEND, but you'd better double check that

& for early next week
(Used to be much cheaper for Bingemans Birthday, but still a good deal)
Bingemans 49th Anniversary. To celebrate, Bingemans is offering admission to Big Splash Waterpark for only $4.90 from 10 am - 11 am only.

I'll be doing an additional blast on Saturday (just trying to get this one out for tonights events)
So if you know of any upcoming Low cost/FREE family events, please message my facebook

Keep Smiling
Lisa

Friday, July 3, 2009

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Canada Day Celebrations In Kitchener Waterloo

Hi Everyone
Let's keep our fingers crossed for great weather on Canada Day!
What's your fave activity on July 1st. Mine is the fireworks at Columbia Lake!But did you know that UofW Student's Union puts on family activities all day on July 1st?http://www.canadaday.uwaterloo.ca/once on that page, pick Programs in the left column to see what all you can do
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This sounds cool
http://www.mayorofwaterloo.ca/blogs/cityannoun/watwave200(read all the way down for it to make sense)
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You might want to call ahead to see if this is true
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-FREE-Buffet-for-Canada-Day-July-1-2009-W0QQAdIdZ137757478
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Canada's Birthday Bash

We raise our new Canadian flag at 12noon followed by a BBQ. The event is a fundraiser for Clarky's Kids (Children with Cancer). The Kitchener Rangers and their mascot Tex, Fitzhy and Beechy will be bringing the Kitchener Rangers Sports Cages where you can take a shot on net in the hockey cage, throw a pass in the football cage and test your pitching skills in the baseball cage. The Waterloo Fire Rescue will be here with a truck. Enjoy delicious BBQ food, refreshments and live entertainment by the Brass Essentials. Suggested donation $5.Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009.Time: 12noon.Location: The Court at Laurelwood, 605 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo. (corner of Laurelwood Drive and Erbsville Road)
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Canada Day & Citizenship Ceremony - July 1, 2009Woodside National Historic Site of CanadaFrom 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, celebrate Canada's birthday with a free visit to Woodside. Play Victorian games, sample cake, and discover Canadian symbols. At 2:30 p.m. a formal Citizenship Ceremony welcomes new Canadians at the home of Canada's first citizen.Location: Woodside National Historic SiteTelephone: (519) 571-5684Website: www.pc.gc.ca/woodside
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Canada Day Special Trains - July 1, 2009 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)Waterloo Central RailwayTake your family on a special train ride deep into North Waterloo and visit St. Jacobs Country.Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs Market - St. JacobsTelephone: (519) 885-2297
Website: http://www.steam-train.org/
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Celebrate Canada Day at Joseph Schneider Haus - July 1, 2009 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)Joseph Schneider Haus MuseumCelebrate Canada Day with a visit to the home of Kitchener's first Mennonite farm family. Enjoy a slice of cake at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE!Location: Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S.Telephone: (519) 742-7752Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
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Are you facebook? Join the group there too!http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readmessage.php?t=1020613451841&f=1&e=-12#/group.php?gid=2369595749

Check out the post under this...there's a link to the New Toy Story Trailer!

Hope to see you all at Schoolz Out _FED HALL !!!
Also if you know anyone who would be interested in being a vendor at the upcoming MeFest on Oct 3rd, have them message me ASAP (or email those2girls@writeme.com) TABLES ARE GOING FAST!

Monday, June 22, 2009

CONTEST !!!!!!




Hi Everyone!




We're running a new contest starting today & ending this THURSDAY JUNE 25th at 5pm.
As many of you know, I believe that there's lots of great events for very young children in the area, yet once they are too old to be captivated by a puppet show there's not that much out there.

Well here's something that will kick the KW area into High Gear for our "Big Kids"

SCHOOLZ OUT!
You've saw it advertised in the blast, but now we have the info & a TICKET GIVEAWAY!

Are your kids too old to see THE BACKYARDIGANS, but too young to see ALEXIS ON FIRE? Do they want a little independence, but under your watchful eye?

SCHOOLZ OUT HAS THE ANSWER FOR YOU!

It's a Rock Concert for KIDS!
It's being held at Fed Hall -UofW (Columbia St) entrance.
This Sunday June 28th

It's split up for 3 different times depending on the child's age.
Parent are welcome to watch the concert with the kids, or sit in a separate "PARENT LOUNGE"
The times are as follows
Children in grades 4 & 5 concert time is 1pm
Grades 6& 7 at 4:30pm
& Grade 8 at8pm
Each concert lasts about 2 & half hours & there will be pizza for sale on site.
Tickets are $18 at the door (required for each child & parent) or SAVE CASH BY BUYING IN ADVANCE! Just $15
at http://www.ticketscene.ca/ or at the locations listed on the pics abovie (click on them to enlarge).

Lucky US! Those2Girls have some tickets to giveaway for this show!
If you wish to qualify you need to become a FOLLOWER of this blog.
Scroll down to FOLLOWERS (right side of page) click the Followers heading & subscribe as a follower of this blog

THEN come back to this post & leave a comment with what time would work for your 2 tickets you wish to win & your email. WINNERS will be contacted by email THURSDAY EVENING






Friday, June 19, 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Giant Tiger coupons!
http://www.gtboutique.com/html_emails/2008/41/bucks/41_jun12_en.html

Download coupon on June 19th for a FREE Smoothie
http://www.orangejulius.com/

End of the school year activities, make sure you check the dates on the websites

http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
Scroll down to the yellow listing

Waterloo Public Library Family Day
http://www.wpl.ca/site/home/family_fun_day_2009.asp

Also we're letting the Mom's know that they can earn free admission to MeFest. You must have a Facebook account- find us on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=2369595749
Join the group & soon a message will come out to respond to

What else are Those2Girls up to? Why not be part of our next challenge?
(hint we're making a clean sweep of things)
Find out at
http://those2girls.blogspot.com/
& sign up too take part!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Lot's to do this weekend
Big festival in Elmira called ROBIN IN THE HOODhttp://www.robininthehood.com/

spOtlighthttp://www.arts.on.ca/Page2261.aspx
Eco Fair at CiGi
http://cigionline.com/events/ecofest-2009
I know the Firefighters open house is this weekend, not sure of date or time (if someone could put it on the wall that would be great)
If possible please add to your blast:Little Mountain Preschool in Waterloo is having a Fall registration Open House this Saturday June 6th from 10am - 12pm. Bring your child and come play with us! More information at our website: www.littlemountainpreschool.ca Private tours can be arranged by emailing: info@littlemountainpreschool.ca Participating and Non-Participating Spaces Available!Thanks Lisa!-Jennifer Beckett
Also we're still trying to get everyone on Facebook to sign up for our PARENTS PARTY for the BUD LIGHT LIME LAUNCH PARTY
We need to be at 300 in a few days so please help us outYou need to go to this linkhttp://bit.ly/RQBOlThen under the pic click on RSVP to the partyThen put this in the invitation code line80004bf
Did it work?
Also if you are looking or know of someone who would be a great vendor for MeFest, please email those2girls@writeme.com as tables are going fast
New Harvey's promotion
on post below

Here's some more events that were sent to me for this weekend.......BARGAIN HUNTERS WANTEDCAMBRIDGE MOM-TO-MOM SALESATURDAY JUNE 6THSt Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church, Gymnasium & Hall73 Queen St. East, Cambridge, ON N3C 2A99am - 2pmContact Jennifer for more info. tyzachkia@rogers.com

University Downs is having a "PARTY IN THE PARK" on Auburn Dr Waterloo. Saturday June 6 1-4pmThere are games,bouncing castle, pizza for sale, silent auction, used book and magazine, cd/dvd sales. Storytelling.Between 9am-2pm there is the building of the new playground.The proceeds that are made that day will go toward the cost of that playground and any future extention of the UNIVERSITY DOWNS PARK

triPRIDE is this Saturday, too. Victoria Park (Roos Island) 12-5 I think.

Westheights Family CarnivalSunday June 7 from 4-8pm82 Westheights Dr @ Queen's BlvdFree Rides & I believe free food

Kitchener fire department open house makes fire safety funKITCHENER - Bring the kids out for some free family fun at the Kitchener Fire Department headquarters at 270 Strasburg Road, on Sunday, June 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Every year, dozens of children nine years and younger die in fires at home. Teach your child that fire is a tool, not a toy, and educate yourself and your children for a fire-safe future.The open house features:- A fire safety house- Firefighter maze- Tours of the fire station- Junior firefighter obstacle course- Jumping house, facepainting, games- Charity barbecue- Safety displays- Kid's Club workshop- Free home fire extinguisher checks- Fire rescue demonstrations- Live fire demonstrationsLive entertainment will also be provided by Doug Hunt, Erick Traplin and Richard Knechtel (also known as Dickie Bird). Charity barbecue is $2 for a hotdog or hamburger and a drink.

Plus all the stuff from our blast yesterday & PARENTS....Don't forget we're trying to have a PARENT PARTY by Hosting the BUD LIGHT LIME LAUNCH PARTY. We only have one more week to get 300 RSVP's so if you're part of this group you need to RSVP right now.http://apps.facebook.com/budlight_lime_party/events/canvasView/800#& the RSVP code is 80004bfIf we get 300 RSVP's then we quailify to get the Party here in KW & we all get to go to it!Let me know when you did it so I can THANK YOU!So I'd like to start by thanking you in advance right now
Now get to
it...http://apps.facebook.com/budlight_lime_party/events/canvasView/800#& the RSVP code is 80004bfHave a great weekend at all the fun events!Let us know what you enjoyed& check the blog tomorrow for CHUCK E CHEESE coupons
Keep Smiling!Lisa

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Burgers & Beer? On a kids site?

Parents this one is for YOU!

Okay you know you're on FACEBOOK & you want to try BUD LIGHT LIME at a launch party!
So now you need to help me qualify
help us bring the BUD LIGHT party to KW http://bit.ly/MOGCw Use code 80004bf
Hope you'll help out!
ThanksLisa

New Harvey's promotion
http://www.harveys.ca/eng/index.php

Come back tomorrow for Chuck E Cheese promos!

Okay now go do the Bud Light Lime thingy & post that you signed up!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

$1 Flip Flops from Old Navy This Saturday


http://twitter.com/supermodelquin

Yes I now follow the SUPERMODELQUIN 'cause he knows the Old Navy News!

This Saturday, May 23 BASIC FLIP FLOPS are $1 at Old Navy
Sources say this is applicable at both US & CANADIAN locations

Happy Shopping!


For more tips visit




Saturday, May 16, 2009

FREE SAMPLE!!!! They still have them

Nutella is still giving away free samples
http://www.nutella.ca/bbb-sample-request.en.php

After that see the post below & give the Hullabaloo Hippo a name-you could win a TOYS R US GIFT CARD!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Name the Hullabaloo Hippo Contest

See our little friend on the right side of the page? He's the cute little Hippo for Hullabaloo! The poor little fella is tired as being know as the Hullabaloo Hippo. If you have a great name for him, make sure to submit it http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=90530264812&ref=mf

Post your unlimited and spectacular suggestions on there and if your name is selected, you could win a $25 gift card to Toys R Us!

Don't have a name for him, well then tell Michelle you like the name I came up with
Call him ...Mr. Hip
His full name is...Mr. Hip O'Potamus

Let's see if you can come up with something orginal, clever & comical too!
Enjoy Victoria Day!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

FREE SAMPLE!!!!



Hi Everyone
This is my first time posting a Works For Me Wednesday from this blog.


For more hints & tricks visit http://www.wearethatfamily.com/

This is just a quick post.
If you're in Canada, you can get a free sample of Nutella
Just go to
http://www.nutella.ca/bbb-sample-request.en.php

Just one quick online form to fill out
No silly survey, just the basics.... name, address & email

Could it be any easier?

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Hi Everyone & an Early HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE KW area MOMS!!!!!
How do you like our blog? If you have some great things to say, please post them at the bottom of this blog post!
Soon we'll have great posts for the parents in KW, but for now here's our FACEBOOK BLAST!
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Lisa McDonald
Today at 4:34pm
We got over the 500 member hump! That means I have some new tasks.... seeing what KW business will do for OUR AWESOME MEMBERS!I'd also like to take the time to wish a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the KW area Moms!Also I thought I'd throw in this litte coupon!http://email.chuckecheese.com/static/chuckecheese/592224/coupon_ca.htm?time=1241727162&eemail=fostermcdonald@rogers.com&child=
So what events are you going to attend? Let us know by leaving a comment on the blog
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/
Thanks again to those who message me with the great events you see posted
Now for what you've all been waiting for THIS WEEK'S BLAST!!!!!!!(make sure to check the dates, not all are this weekend)
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The Waterloo Regional Police is having their annual open house this Saturday. The kids & I went last year and loved it.http://www.wrps.on.ca/news-centre/police-week-open-house-2.htmThe only costs was a donation for a pony ride and we bought some cotton candy and I think there was burgers
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Family Friday nights at Mohawkhttp://www.woodbineentertainmentgroup.com/mohawk/Summer-Nights-Primer.pdf
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Mothers Day Special Trains - May 9, 2009 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)Waterloo Central RailwayTake your mother on a special train ride deep into North Waterloo and visit St. Jacobs Country. Mothers ride free with a family member.Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs Market - St. JacobsTelephone: (519) 885-2297Website: www.steam-train.org
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Shimano Kid Fishing Day - May 19, 2009 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)Grand River Conservation AuthorityThe Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day will be held at the Belwood Lake Conservation area just east of the town of Fergus, Ontario. This year will be the fifth year for the event at which we've instructed over 700 children in the joys of fishing. Courses include: Rigging Lures & Tying Knots, Archery, Fly Tying, Fishing for Rainbow Trout, Bassmaster Casting Competition, Learning about Fish with a Biologist and Pro Fishing Seminars. There are two sessions per day running from 8:30-12:00 and again from 12:30 - 4:00. The event is FREE for children 8-14 years of age and lunch is included, but the $2.50 admission fee ($4.25 for adults) into the conservation area is applicable. The event is limited to 120 kids per 4 hr. session so register early. Registration information will soon be available.Location: Belwood Lake near FergusTelephone: (519) 843-2979Website: www.grandriver.ca/index/document.cfm?Sec=16&Sub1=5

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Welcome to our new blog page!
Upcoming events

Thanks for mentioning the Laurier Camp Fair in your post! May 6 from 5-7 p.m. Here's the link to the site: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.wlu.ca%2FcampfairHere's the link to the news release: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.wlu.ca%2Fnews_detail.php%3Fgrp_id%3D28%26nws_id%3D5062Thanks!Lori
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Subject: momstown mania - waterloo park May 6thHi Lisa Woudl it be ok to include the mania event in your blast?May 6th 930am-1pmWaterloo ParkFREE charitable event for moms & tots...all details are on the blog site toohttp://www.facebook.com/l/86784;http://momstown-mania.blogspot.com/thanks!Ann-Marie
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Re: Blast submissionsHi Lisa, i have another really cool event coming up that would be nice to go out in your email blast. Indiesolo is a great online portal supporting indepedent music, and they are having a Youth concert, cool stuff! Here is the info:IndieSolo.com presents SOMERSAULT MUSICFEST – Kitchener-Waterloo’s first Rock Concert Music Series for KIDS AND TEENS, ages 9-13. Somersault kicks off Sunday June 28 with SCHOOLZOUT!Three of Canada’s hottest up and coming rock bands will be taking the stage at RIM Park in Waterloo for three exciting shows. First show is set for Grades 4&5 in the afternoon followed by Grades 6&7 later in the afternoon. The Grade 8 show takes place in the evening. The goal is to give kids a social outlet to experience a rock concert and great live music with their friends in a safe and fun environment. For more information and tickets, please visit www.indiesolo.com/somersault.