Friday, November 22, 2013

Giving Tuesday and My Movember 2013

What Will You Be Giving On Giving Tuesday?


You hear a lot about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard about the new Canadian day of giving? This year Giving Tuesday will be held Tuesday December 3 2013.  You can learn more about it by visiting GivingTuesday.ca



What Will I Be Giving On Giving Tuesday?

I am partnering with Giving Tuesday and I want to do what I can to partner with you and your Giving Tuesday idea as well. Take a look at the video below and then post a link to what you will be doing for Giving Tuesday in the link-up at the end of this post.



Link Up For Giving Tuesday

 Post a link to what you will be doing for #GivingTuesdayCA in the link-up. Here are a few ideas
  • It could be a post of an organization you care a lot about 
  • Perhaps a pic of you volunteering
  • Maybe a fundraising project you are involved in
  • Or list your name and donation to My Movember Crowdfund(raising) project
Remember even the smallest acts count in a big way!

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Santa Claus Parades In The Kitchener Waterloo Area 2013

Santa Claus Parades In The Kitchener Waterloo Area For 2013
 
Note: Many of my times and dates are different than what are listed on the CTV KITCHENER site and THE RECORD Site which is why I included the links for the info I posted. If you can confirm that a listing is incorrect please post it in the comments along with the source of info where you have confirmed it from. We want to ensure all the families in this area are able to be at the parades on the correct times and dates.

Nov 16


Nov 17
Upcoming Parades Include
 
Nov 24 
  • Tavistock: Nov. 24, starting at 1 p.m. http://www.tavistock.on.ca/events.html
  • Stratford: Nov. 24, starting at 4:45 p.m. http://www.visitperth.ca/one_event.php?ID=6794
  • Puslinch: Nov. 24, starting at 2pm http://twp.puslinch.on.ca/

  • Nov 30
  • Arthur: Nov. 30, starting at 7 p.m. http://www.wellington-north.com/whats-on/event-details.aspx?id=ab38fb99-6bc1-420f-8d30-ac180959f0f5
  • Ayr: Nov. 30, starting at 1 p.m. http://www.northdumfries.ca/en/thingstodo/FestivalsandEvents.asp
  • Harriston: Nov. 30, starting at 3:30 p.m. http://www.town.minto.on.ca/page/events?id=545
  • Elora: Nov. 30, starting at 6 p.m. http://elora.info/events/the-elora-lions-club-santa-claus-parade/
  • Brantford: Nov. 30, starting at 6 p.m. http://www.jcibrantford.ca/projectdetails.asp?id=154
  • Flamborough Nov 30 starting at 6:30pm http://www.flamboroughsantaclausparade.com/
  • Listowel: Nov. 30, starting at 7 p.m. http://www.visitperth.ca/one_event.php?ID=6689
  • Clifford: Nov. 30, starting at 7 p.m. http://www.town.minto.on.ca/page/events?id=544

  • Dec 1
  • New Hamburg: Dec. 1, starting at 6 p.m. http://www.newhamburg.ca/listingDetails.php?New-Hamburg-Santa-Claus-Parade-95

  • Dec 4
  • Elmira: Dec. 4, starting at 10 a.m. http://www.wrps.on.ca/volunteers/ceremonial-police-band/performance-schedule

  • Dec 6
  • Drayton: Dec. 6, starting at 7 p.m. http://www.mapleton.ca/event-calendar.html?view=main
  • Mitchell: Dec. 6, starting (time not listed) http://mitchellbia.ca/

  • Dec 7
  • Cambridge (Hespeler): Dec. 7 Noon http://www.hespelersantaclausparade.ca
  • Baden: Dec. 1, starting at 1 p.m. http://www.badenoutlook.com/PDFs/Calendar_2013.pdf
  • Moorefield: Dec 7 1pm http://www.mapleton.ca/event-calendar.html?view=main
  • Fergus: Dec. 7, starting at 1:30 p.m. http://www.centrewellington.ca/newsandevents/Pages/Event-Search.aspx
  • Palmerston: Dec. 7, starting at 7 p.m. http://www.town.minto.on.ca/page/events?id=54

  • Dec 13
  • Wellsley: Dec. 13, starting at 6:45pm http://www.whatsupstclements.com/

  • Dec 14
  • Shakespeare: Dec. 14, starting at 1 p.m. http://www.visitperth.ca/events.php
  • Attwood: Dec. 14, starting at 6:30pm http://www.visitperth.ca/events.php

  • Dec 21
  • St. Clements: Dec. 21, starting at 1 p.m. http://www.whatsupstclements.com/

  • Although I wrote this years ago it's still valid. Please remember Parade Etiquette

    If you know of any additional Santa Claus Parades, Or Any Additional Info About These Parades Please List Them In The Comments And We Will Get The Added.

    Find The 2013 Santa Claus Parades Near Kitchener Waterloo


     

    Wednesday, November 13, 2013

    Jesse Labelle And The Big Picture Project Heads To Waterloo Ontario

    Seeing The Big Picture


    Last month I had the opportunity to see Jesse Labelle speak on a social etiquette panel put together by my friend Neil Hedley.  It was a panel about kindness in the social sphere and what I referred to as GUT CHECK MOMENT at Blissdom Canada
    That panel made such an impact on the bloggers in attendance that all you need to Google is Jesse Labelle Blissdom Canada and you will get pages of sites listing each person's perspective of what went on during that panel. Jesse Labelle spoke about the trolls online and how he deals with that kind of situation. The statement that he made that stuck with the majority of us was
     
    "You can really fight hate with love"
     
    After the event I learned that Jesse meant these words when I started to see info pop up about The Big Picture Project and how it ws founded by Jesse Labelle in 2008, The Big Picture Project is a not-for-profit organization that strives to raise awareness and support for The Sirua Aulo Academy in Transmara, Kenya.
     
    This month Jesse Labelle will be performing in Waterloo at Maxwell's Music House in support of The Big Picture project. Tickets are just $10 in advance on Ticketscene.ca and 
     
    All proceeds go towards raising awareness and funds to support The Sirua Aulo Academy in Transmara, Kenya.
     
    For $10 you will get to see a concert with local musicians as well as an acoustic performance by Jesse Labelle, all while helping this very worthy cause. See you there!
    Please note this is a 19+ event
     
    For more information visit MaxwellsMusicHouse.ca where you can learn about this and other upcoming shows. Below are some of Jesse Labelle's music videos. Have a listen and then get your tickets before they are gone!
     

     





    

    Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    November, Movember, Holiday and Christmas Events In Kitchener Waterloo 2013

    There are still a few days left to enter to win tickets to DELIVERY MAN at Conestoga Mall Galaxy Theatre
    http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/10/win-pair-of-passes-to-see-delivery-man.html

    MOVEMBER KIDS KW
    This Saturday, the 9th is our Movember Kids KW event at Kitchener Market's Kids In The Kitchen. Come by this FREE event from 10am to Noon at the Upper Marketplace/Cooking School area!
    You can read more details here
     

    Below is a list of ongoing KPL programs, scroll down for additional activities and events in the KW area as well
     
    KPL PROGRAMS
    CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
    KPL Kids’ Club
    Free stories and crafts for all ages.
    Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
     
    Little Music Makers
    Shake, rattle, and roll! Ages 3 – 5.
    Register online at kpl.org or call 519-743-3558. FREE
    Tues. at 2:00 pm, Nov. 5 – 26, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
    Little Illustrator
    Let’s create some masterpieces! Ages 3 ½ to 5 years.
    Register online at kpl.org or call 519-748-2740. FREE
    Wed. at 2:30 pm, Nov. 6 – 27, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
    Homework Help for French Immersion
    Our bilingual volunteers can help you with your school work. Grades 1 – 6. FREE
    Thursdays, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
    LEGO Block Party
    We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Ages 5 – 12.
    Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
    Thurs. at 6:30 pm, Nov. 7 – 28, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
    It’s a Snow Day!
    Celebrate the 2013 Let’s Read book with us. All ages.
    Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
    Fri. Nov. 8 at 10:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East, Kitchener
    Sat. Nov. 9 at 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
    Sat. Nov. 23 at 10:00 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
    Sat. Nov. 23 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
    Sat. Nov. 30 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
     

    NOVEMBER BLAST

    Nov 9

    Free all ages movie night on November 9th, 6pm at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener. The movie will be 'Epic'There will be snacks for sale at a low cost to help support the Learn, English, Make Friends Program.
     
    Nov 10
    Free Skate
    Moses Springer on Sun from 11am-12:50pm.
     
    K-W Silver Stars
    Region Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
    End Date Sunday, November 10, 2013
    Time 2 p.m.
    The KW Silver Stars present "Edwardian Entertainment" featuring songs and poems from 1900 to 1920.
    Come and listen to the songs that you know and would love to sing along to. Comedy and camaraderie abound.
    Tickets are $15 - available at the Downtown Community Centre
    35B Weber Street West, Kitchener 519-. 741-2501.
     
    Nov 11
    Rememberance Day Parade
    Remembrance Day Parade, starts at 10:30am.
    The Parade will start from Young St. along King St. to Fredrick St. then to The Cenotaph, (Downtown Kitchener)
     
    Nov 14
    Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
    Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
    FREE!
     
    St Jacob's Sparkles
    Nov 14-21
     
    Hop aboard a free Horse-drawn Trolley that will shuttle you between shops:
    • Thursday 4:30 - 8:30 pm
    • Friday 3:30 - 7:30 pm
    • Saturday 1 - 5 pm
    Listen for your favourite carols from wandering Victorian Carolers:
    • Thursday 5 - 8 pm
    • Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    See the new St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
     
    Nov 14
    TEEN PROGRAMS
    Book of the Month Club
    For teens ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
    The False Princeby Jennifer A. Nielsen, Thurs. Nov. 14 at 4:00 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East
     
     
    Nov 16
    2 Santa Claus Parades today in The Region Of Waterloo
     

    Nov 16
    Start Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:00 AM
    End Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:00 PM
     
    Title: Santa Parade Party!
    Category: Community event
    Address: 300 King Street East
    Contact: Michele McBride-Roach
    Phone: 519-741-2200 ext. 5221
    Email: info@kitchenermarket.ca
    Details: It's cold outside but warm and toasty in the market, so come on in for a mug of hot chocolate and some cookies to warm you up! Also, expect a visit from Santa himself!

    FREE MOVIE
    Join us on the morning of Saturday November 16 at all Cineplex Entertainment theatres for Community Day in support of the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Doors open at 8:30 am with a great selection of FREE movies beginning at 9:00am. Plus, enjoy a regular popcorn, regular fountain drink and selected candy for only 2 DOLLARS each with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Canadian Olympic Foundation! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43699058858223333/


    Saturday November 16, 2013
    Royal City Model Railroaders
    Home Layout Tour
    A self guided tour of Guelph area model railroads.Several local model railroaders have agreed to open their home layouts to the public.Most Layouts will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm
    Annual free open house of Guelph model railroaders.
     
    Nov 17

    Nov 19 Erick Traplin @ Kitchener Market Kids Hop

    Kids’ HopBring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!

    Nov 19
    Food Trucks @ The Family Centre Parking lot on Hanson Ave 11am-2pm
    https://www.facebook.com/events/581800635238842/?ref=22

    Nov 20
    PARENTS NIGHT OUT!!!!
    Enjoy a charity concert for $10 @ Maxwell's Music House!
    http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/11/jesse-labelle-and-big-picture-project.html
    We'll see you there! Get your tickets before they are gone!
     
    Nov 20-Dec 22
    White Christmas @ St. Jacobs County Playhouse (by St Jacobs Market)
    http://ow.ly/qF4hV

    Nov 20-Dec 22
    Peter Pan @ Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
    http://ow.ly/qF4j8

    Nov 21
    Family Storytime and Craft
    Register online at kpl.org or call the host library. FREE
    Thurs. Nov. 21, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

    Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
    Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
    FREE!

    Nov 22
    Family Storytime at Kingsdale Community Centre
    Sing! Read! Play! For children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. FREE
    Fri. Nov. 22 at 10:00 am, Kingsdale Community Centre, 80 Wilson Ave, Kitchener
     
    Homeschooler Village Christmas
    Start Date Friday, November 22, 2013
    End Date Friday, November 22, 2013
    Time 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Come and explore how various cultural groups celebrated Christmas in rural Waterloo County in 1914.
    Step back in time to experience the sights and sounds of an early 20th century Christmas in Doon Heritage Village.
    $5 per child. All teaching parents are free, children under five are free.
    http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2013---november/a-village-christmas-for-homeschoolers-(1).aspx
     
     
    Free Carriage Rides Downtown Kitchener 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    (Every Friday from Nov 22-Dec20
     
    Nov 23
    Family Favorites Cineplex $2.50 Movie - Barney http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx
     
    Mother-Daughter Book Club
    For girls in Grades 4 – 6 and their moms.
    Register online at kpl.org or call 519-896-1736.
    Sat. Nov. 23 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

    Christmas In Belmont Village
    10am-5pm
    http://www.thebelmontvillage.ca/upcoming-event/

    Kinderconcert
    10am and 11am
    Conrad Centre (Downtown Kitchener)
    $13 adult, $11 child http://kwsymphony.ca/2013_14/kinder/kin1.php

    Tree Of Hope In Fairview Mall Kick Off
    10am-2pm
    http://www.facswaterloo.org/html/TreeofHopeHome.html and be sure to enter the colouring contest found here http://www.facswaterloo.org/html/TOH/colouringpage.pdf

    Nov 26  @ Kitchener Market Kids Hop

    Kids’ HopBring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!



    Nov 28
    Squiggles to Grins - FREE art program every Thursday (beginning in September)
    Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
    FREE!
     
    Nov 29
    Free Carriage Rides Downtown Kitchener 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    (Every Friday from Nov 22-Dec20
     
    Nov 30
    Santa Breakfast at Steckle Farm
    8am-11am

    Family Favorites Cineplex $2.50 Movie - How To Train Your Dragon http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx

    “Transformation Station: Make & Create @ WPL”. All the details are here: http://www.wpl.ca/2013/11/wpl-transformation-station-sat-nov-30/
    All ages makerspace extravaganza! Lot’s to do for everyone.
     
    Wonders Of Winter Begins At Waterloo Park
     
     
    Theatre for Young Audiences series, which will feature productions of The Velveteen Rabbit (Dec 4-7) and Pinocchio (March 12-14), along with our Saturday Morning Cartoon Parties (Nov 30 and April 12). Full details at http://www.registrytheatre.com/.
     
    Upcoming In Dec
     
    Dec 1
    CP HOLIDAY TRAIN
     
    Cambridge (Galt) 4:15 pm Former Galt Station, 10 Malcolm St. The Claytones & Brothers Dube
    Ayr 5:30 pm CP railway crossing at Inglis St. The Claytones & Brothers Dube
     
    LostAndFound Theatre Christmas Show
    Region Of Waterloo Museum (DOON)
    Start Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
    End Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
    Time Two Shows! 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
    Join us for a Lost&Found Christmas! Enjoy holiday stories and poetry, maybe a song or two. Brought to you by Lost&Found Theatre, Waterloo Region's professional theatre ensemble.
     
    AND
    Celebrity Christmas Readings
    Start Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
    End Date Sunday, December 1, 2013
    Time 7:30 p.m.
    Launch the Christmas season and celebrate this festive time of year with celebrity readings of classic Christmas stories!
    Tickets are $10 per person and can be ordered at 519-748-1914. Seating limited. Advance tickets only. Proceeds will benefit The Food Bank of Waterloo Region http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2013--december/a-christmas-reading.aspx
     
    Kitchener Market Kids Hop Schedule Tues from 11am-Noon
    • December 3: Erick Traplin
    • December 10: Peter Shaw and Friends
    • December 17: Erick Traplin
    • December 19: Erick Traplin

    Dec 5
    Christmas Fantasy in Victoria Park Kitchener
    4:45pm-6:45pm
    http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/ChristmasFantasy.asp


    Dec 5-8
    Christkindl Market
    http://www.christkindl.ca/

    Dec 6-14
    The Sounds of Christmas
    is an uplifting musical journey through all things Christmas. Featuring harmony singing, toe tapping instrumentals, and multiple styles of dance. In support of KidsAbility.
    Dates: December 6, 2013 evening December 7, 2013 matinee and evening December 8, 2013 matinee December 13, 2013 matinee and evening December 14, 2013 matinee and evening
    (I don't know if there is a cost to attend or if it's by donation, as that info is not listed onf the event page)
    https://www.facebook.com/events/362583567178583/

    Dec 6-8
    Bethany Christmas Pagent
    Live Nativity
    http://www.bethanypageant.com/

    DEC 7
    Wilson Education Resource Centre Event
    http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/11/wilson-education-resource-centre.html

    Family Favorites Cineplex $2.50 Movie - Polar Express http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx


    34th Annual Hespeler Santa Claus Parade

    Saturday, December 7th, 2013
    34th Annual Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
    12 noon
    Santa will be giving out candy to the kids after the parade at the Scout House (located in Forbes Park).
    Location: Queen St. (Hespeler section of Cambridge)
    Contact: Visit http://www.hespelersantaclausparade.ca

    For more Christmas In Cambridge Events
    http://www.cambridge.ca/community_services/christmas_in_cambridge
     
    Peter Pan by the KW Youth Theatre
    Tuesday December 17th, 6:00pm
    Wednesday December 18th, 8:30pm
    Thursday December 19th, 6:00pm
    All performances take place at The Registry Theatre (122 Frederick St., Kitchener).

    Celebrate Christmas in the market!

    Let us help you get into the Christmas spirit at the Kitchener Market with these fun family events!

    Breakfast with Santa

    December 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
    Includes breakfast and a craft. Limited spaces available. Cost: $5 a ticket or $15 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child)
    Purchase your tickets at the Kitchener Market office.

    Family gingerbread house decorating

    December 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Come join us for festive family fun! Decorate gingerbread together and take away your sweet treat when you leave. Santa visits too! Register online for free.

    Kids' Hop and Kids' Art with special visits from Santa

    December 17, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Hop
    Bring your kids to dance up a storm with a free concert by Erick Traplin.
    December 19, 11 a.m. – noon – Kids’ Art
    Join Art Innovators to make a special Christmas project with Erick Traplin.

    Kids in the Kitchen: Santa treats and reindeer eats

    December 21, 10 a.m. - noon
    Come to the Marketplace to make a special treat to leave Santa and his reindeer.

    Christmas market

    December 21, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Make a festive craft! Be sure to visit the market to pick up all of your holiday entertaining needs. Carolers will celebrate the Christmas spirit with beautiful holiday songs.
     

    Have You Joined Our Fun Stuff To Do Facebook Group?????
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/
    once you have make sure to RSVP for OUR MOVEMBER KIDS KW EVENT!!!!!
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1411355459076762/

    Have An Event?

    If you have a family friendly free or low cost event happening let us know about it! Email fostermcdonald@rogers.com with Stuff To Do in the subject line.
    See what happened when Yogurty's Invited us to theirs
     

    Monday, November 4, 2013

    Wilson Education Resource Centre

    By donating to my Movember CrowdFUND(raising) Sandra Wilson received the perk of her own stand alone guest post! Just donate $10 to my Mo Space and you can have the same opportunity! Make sure to come by our Movember Kids KW event on the 9th and meet Sandra!





    Join us at the Wilson Education Resource Centre where you can not only visit the bookstore but get involved in activities all about books!

    Find out how a book is made, make your own bookmark, visit with a local author, shop the used bookstore and shop Usborne books, test your skill at Dr. Seuss trivia and make a mini book all your own.

    We are a community of students, parents, teachers and friends sharing and learning together. Come and be a part of our community, have some fun, and enjoy learning too!

    This is a free event!


    178 Victoria St. S

    Kitchener, On

    from 10am-3pm