MEDIA ADVISORY: Ways to Support Movember That Don't Require You to Grow a Moustache

 

Lisa McDonald and Diane Morgan, the Co-Chairs of Movember KW are in their 13th year of Movember and have never needed to grow a moustache to support Men's Health.

"While we have definitely had face-painted and sticker moustaches in the past, sporting a moustache is only one of the ways to support Movember" - Lisa McDonald Co-Chair Movember KW

"A moustache is the symbol of Movember, but getting the word out in our community is what is most important to us" - Diane Morgan Co-Chair Movember KW

This year you can support Movember in the way that best suits you.  

- Move for Movember and join the 60 for 60 Challenge https://ca.movember.com/get-involved/move

- Go out for Dinner at East Side Marios https://www.eastsidemarios.com/en/movember.html

- Attend a Movember Themed Event and donate there

There are various Movember events in the area and the first starts today!

Local Movember Events 

October 28 - Kick Off Movember with the release of Pencil Thin Lager at Wellington Brewery from 5-7pm

November 8 - Movember KW Co-Chair, Lisa McDonald will be speaking at Waterloo Brewing for Tampon Tuesday 6-8pm

November 18 - Movember KW will be at the Community Corner at the Kitchener Rangers Game

November 26 - Throw for the Mo Cornhole Tournament in Guelph at the Italian Canadian Club

December 8 - Vegas-style Magic Show with a portion of tickets sales donated to Movember (info TBD)

For more local Movember events, follow Instagram.com/MovemberKW or join the #KWmov Fans and Participants Facebook Group

For all other information about MovemberKW contact Lisa McDonald at fostermcdonald@rogers.com

National Women's Show Discount and Giveaway for the Toronto Event in November 2022

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary passes to this year's event, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win a pair of ADMISSION PASSES TOO! Enter the contest at the end of this post! 

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Are You Ready for The Ultimate Girl's Day Out? 

As Official Bloggers For The National Women's Show, we are thrilled to announce the National Women's Show to Toronto, Ontario, Canada is happening November 4-6 2022!

To make the news even more special we have a COUPON CODE FOR OUR READERS.

The Lisa and Diane Savings

Regular Admission is $15 (before fees) but with our code LD22 you save $3 per ticket! 

Here is how to purchase tickets  

• Head to http://www.nationalwomenshow.com/toronto-visitor and click TICKETS 
• Select the number of tickets you are purchasing and click NEXT
• A new window will open with a box for the DISCOUNT CODE. Type in LD22 and click RECALCULATE
• Then click scroll down to fill out the form and finish the payment process 

NOTE in order to use our coupon code you must purchase your tickets online. 

Now that you are registered, here are some of the fun ways you can spend your time at the event. 

What You Can Expect at The National Women's Show 

Each National Women’s Show Event is filled with a variety of experiences. 

In the past, we have experienced makeovers, food and drink sampling, product demos, information seminars, celebrity stage talks and even got to meet Blue Jays Legend Joe Carter! 

At the last event, we had our hair and makeup done and we learned to make Flower Crowns! 

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That’s not all. There are great exhibitors and lots of shopping to experience throughout the show. 

November 2022 National Women's Show Info

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

South Building (Halls D & E)

Friday, November 4, 2022 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, November 6, 2022 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

For more info about the November 2022 National Women's Show in Toronto visit these links

Website: https://www.nationalwomenshow.com/toronto-visitor/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontowomenshow/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NtlWomenShow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenshow/

Enter to Win 

Make sure to enter our contest for a chance to win a pair of passes to The National Women's Show Toronto in November 2022! The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form) is for tickets only.  You must provide your own transportation.  Be sure to leave a comment with why you want to win tickets to the National Women’s Show!

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Set the GPS for the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse to see Drayton Entertainment's Driving Miss Daisy

As the seasons change, so do the Drayton Entertainment shows.  While heading to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for the opening of Driving Miss Daisy, I enjoyed the Fall Colours from my car window.  The red and orange leaves reminded me how quickly time passes, which is definitely a theme in Drayton Entertainment's latest production.

Much like this past summer's The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, this play is about how unlikely friendships can evolve over time. It goes to show that no matter your background or current situation, there are many ways to find common ground and learn from one another. Driving Miss Daisy touches on issues like diversity, ageism, and social status. While these are serious topics, the play stays light with the three actors pushing each other's buttons and voicing their many frustrations through the years. See Miss Daisy tackle each annual season a bit differently, whether it be saving her daughter-in-law's Thanksgiving dessert near the beginning of the play, or savouring some Thanksgiving pie with her best friend from a nursing home in her later years.  Each scene shows how her life and attitude towards those closest to her are constantly changing.

 In mid-century Atlanta, an elderly widow named Daisy is determined to maintain her independence. But when she crashes her car and is deemed unfit to drive, her son insists on hiring a chauffeur – a driver named Hoke. Reluctant to accept help from anyone, Daisy and Hoke get off to a rocky start. Over the course of 25 years, the unlikely pair have plenty of time to explore each other's quirks and perks as they share amusing adventures and develop a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all of the societal boundaries placed between them.

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TICKET INFORMATION

Get your tickets now and enjoy a leisurely drive to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

Tickets are available for purchase online at draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Box Office, or by calling 1-855-372-9866. 

Thanksgiving Parade, Oktoberfest, Halloween and more October 2022 Events and Stuff to do in the Kitchener Waterloo Area

 

Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge.  We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.

The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS

ONGOING IN OCTOBER

Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons

Max's Sportsworld https://maxssportsworld.ca/

Bingemans https://bingemans.com/entertainment_home.php

Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener

Funvilla https://funvilla.ca

Speedquest http://www.speedquest.ca/

THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/

Early Years events on Zoom for registration info visit https://earlyyearsinfo.ca

KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/

WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx

Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events

City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764

Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#

Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx

Woodside National Historic Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557

LAUNCH Waterloo offers free STEAM programs for kids! 6-week team-based, super fun programs introducing, exploring and engaging in all things coding, science, technology, climate and so much more. Learn more and sign up today https://www.launchwaterloo.ca/cmsa

Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar

Wellbeing Waterloo Region Calendar https://www.wellbeingwr.ca/calendar/

Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month

Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/

 

KW FOOD TRUCKS  https://www.instagram.com/kwfoodtrucks https://www.kwfoodtrucks.ca

Outdoor Fitness and Skateparks in Kitchener https://www.kitchener.ca/en/recreation-and-sports/outdoor-fitness-options.aspx#July

STEM Coding with Three Apples Education https://threeapplesedu.com/

Snyder's Family Farm Snyder's Family Farm | Farm attractions in Bright, Ontario

Kitchener Rangers Home Games https://kitchenerrangers.com/schedule/73/10/home

Open Tuesdays @ Steckle Farm Open Tuesdays | Steckle Heritage Farm (until Oct 25)

SEE ALL THE UPCOMING FALL FAIRS at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2013/08/20-fall-fairs-near-kitchener-waterloo.html

FIND LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCHES AND CORN MAZES at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpkin-patches-and-corn-mazes-in.html

OKTOBERFEST 2022 EVENTS https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

Musical Swings at Waterloo Public Square until October 19th

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVWmluAlIk

OCTOBER 2022 EVENT LIST

October 4-10

Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show https://norfolkcountyfair.com/ 

October 4-5 

River Run Centre Guelph - Open House 5-8pm https://culturedays.ca/en/events/a1e1a731-3056-48bf-aba2-478da4380796

CAMBRIDGE OKTOBERFEST LUNCH

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

The City of Cambridge is pleased to once again be hosting the community Oktoberfest Lunch at City Hall. 

All are welcome to attend this free public event, with donations to the Cambridge Food Bank encouraged. There will be a ceremonial keg tapping, Bavarian music, maypole raising, appearances by Onkel Hans and Tante Frieda and free Oktoberfest sausages. https://explorewaterloo.ca/event/api-4281/

October 6-22
Driving Miss Daisy at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/10/set-gps-for-st-jacobs-country-playhouse.html

October 6-10 

Erin Fall Fair https://www.erinfair.com/

October 7-9

KIDTOBERFEST at THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener) 

Perfect for kids aged 3-10, KIDtoberfest features traditional music and dancing, curriculum-based learning stations, and guided activities created in partnership with various local arts organizations.

Event Hours:

Friday, October 7 12p-7p

Saturday, October 8 10a-4p

Sunday, October 9 10a-4p

Admission:

Children ages 2 – 11 $10.00+HST

Adults – Complimentary

Children under 2 – Complimentary 

*All passes include access to explore THEMUSEUM exhibit!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a cashless event, only debit and credit are accepted!

Children under 2 & Adults must “purchase” a complimentary ticket and must be have a minimum of (1) paid Child Admission in the order.  Admission valid for single day purchase.

Tickets and Performers times at https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/kidtoberfest/

October 7-10

Rockton World's Fair https://www.rocktonworldsfair.com/

October 8 

National Service Dogs Walk for Paws

Come join us Saturday for a 3.5 km group walk in Huron Natural Area in support of #nsdpawsinmotion! Everyone is welcome and it's free to join (donations are welcome).
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Where: 801 Trillium Dr, Kitchener, ON
Check in : 10:00am-10:30am
Start time : 10:30am-11:30am
All participants who donate $20 or more will receive a free Paws in Motion T-shirt ($25 value) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOEQpyu-nW/

1001 Nights KW Symphony Kinderconcerts

The KWS brass quintet in collaboration with a storyteller will recreate some of the many stories from the 1001 Nights and Sinbad’s sea adventures. Children and adults alike will be transported into the magical world of Sinbad and his many travels, encountering mystical lands and creatures through the music of Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, arranged for brass quintet. 1001 Nights - KW Symphony

"Family Tree" Family Painting Workshop @ Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-tree-family-painting-workshop-tickets-412107654087

October 8-10

Burford Fall Fair http://www.burfordfair.ca/schedule/

October 9-10

Oktoberfest Family Day at many Oktoberfest Halls https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

October 10

KW Oktoberfest THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE begins at Weber and Frederick St. in Kitchener at 8:30am. Full Parade Map at https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/thanksgiving-day-parade/

October 12

Campfire at Waterloo Public Square 7pm Halloween themed https://uptownwaterloobia.com/

October 14

Pumpkin Carving Party

5:30 p.m.  8:00 p.m.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kitchener https://www.standrewskw.com/events/pumpkin-carving-party

October 15

Community tree planting in Bechtel Park 9am-Noon https://events.waterloo.ca/default/Detail/2022-10-15-0900-Community-tree-planting-in-Bechtel-Park

SASC Halloween Fun Run 11am @ Bechtel Park https://www.sascwr.org/sascfunrun.html

KW Symphony Halloween Fun @ Centre in Square 

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor

Thorgy Thor, special guest

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts our Halloween-inspired concert exploring the links between costumes, through festivals like Halloween and Carnival and its inspiration for classical music, with special guest Thorgy Thor. The melodies of the Dance Macabre, the nightmare before Christmas, Harry Potter and Dvorak’s Carnival Overture among others will encourage not only the audience but also the orchestra to put on their best festive attire! https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/halloween-fun/

Trees In My Neighbourhood | Guided Tour of Forest Heights Neighbourhood 2pm 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trees-in-my-neighbourhood-guided-tour-of-forest-heights-neighbourhood-tickets-377298308397

Family Magic Show Matinee in Fergus

Show Time: 2pm Tickets:  Kids $10 | Adults $15  Fergus Grand Theatre  October 15 at 2 pm  family-friendly magic show that will surely delight both young and old alike. Our talented Ontario magicians will perform a one-hour show that will leave you in awe.  Hosted by Ryan Joyce. https://www.magicfestival.ca/event/family-matinee-magic-show

Grand River Raceway Stables Spook Stables Halloween festive feature - Elora

4-6pm: Family friendly for all ages

6:30-8pm: We turn up the scare meter for the ones who dare! 

All proceeds from ticket sales support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.

There will be crafts and family fun activities along with a Spook-tacular Cafe from 4-6pm. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/a753b8a8-8c6f-4339-a25b-c393a298c92e

October 15-16

Frederick Art Walk https://www.frederickartwalk.ca/

October 16

OLD POST OFFICE TOURS - Cambridge

October 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

From laser cutters to multimedia technology, come and tour the Old Post Office, Canada’s first all-digital library.

Woodstock Model Train Show and Sale http://www.collectorshows.ca/Shows/TRA_2022-10-16.php

October 22

Run for GRRCC https://www.facebook.com/events/1116250962322643

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Kids Party @ Schneider Haus National Historic Site https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jack-o-lantern-jubilee-kids-party-tickets-416274978667

Children's Halloween Workshop: Saturday at the Booseum @ Castle Kilbride Baden $25 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/childrens-halloween-workshop-saturday-at-the-booseum-tickets-418124761417

Annual Elora non motorized Monster March Parade!

Rain or moonshine. All Ages. 

Meet at MacDonald Square Uptown Elora

Marching at 6:30 pm on a New Route this year Due to construction

March along Colbourne St. down Chalmers St. to east Mill along to Union St (East Bissell Park entrance) to the KiPP  Pavilion in Bissell Park. There enjoy some themed tunes and a snack. And announcing the Wicked Wagon Boo Buggy Contest Winners at 8 pm! https://calendar.wellington.ca/default/Detail/2022-10-22-1800-Monster-March-Parade

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Vegas-style Magic Show in Downtown Kitchener

Sin City Illusions Tickets are $19+tax/fees, but our readers receive 25% off the ticket price by using our coupon code kwblog

Grad Your Tickets before it sells out!

Head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-city-illusions-featuring-penn-tellers-matt-disero-tickets-428923440557

then use the discount code kwblog at checkout to save 25% on the ticket price.

For a Chance to Win tickets and more information visit https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2022/10/celebrate-spooky-season-with-night-of.html

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October 28

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Halloween Party - Trick-or-Treat! Wear your scariest costume and take a walk through Doon Heritage Village lit with lanterns and carved pumpkins! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ken-seiling-waterloo-region-museum-halloween-party-tickets-416810480367

October 28-29

St Jacobs Pumpkin Parade https://www.stjacobsvillage.com/pumpkinparade

October 29

Trunk or Treat @ Stanley Park Community Church Noon-3pm Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-433763838317

Sushila Goyal Art Contest, and Diwali Festival 2022 https://www.omeghaspark.ca/events-and-exhibitions/sushila-goyal-awards

Reach for the Stars Halloween Party Fundraiser

Calling all kids ages 4-12! Come on out to our Halloween party and enjoy games, crafts, dancing, costumes, treats and more! All attendants will leave with a loop bag. Please email rftsdcfundraising@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Come support our competitive team fundraiser on Saturday October 29th from 6-8pm INFO from https://www.facebook.com/reachforthestarsdance.co/posts/pfbid056n6LDNSxk2hfnnA3uunQAhNbx57Ecf6Xci2ns1Q5wqzQCu6PbH7M6kVK9nKe2zml

October 30

Dog Friendly KW 

2nd Annual Howloween Pooch Party

12:00 PM  5:00 PM

Gaukel Street Kitchener https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events/2nd-annual-howloween-pooch-party

Kids Halloween Party @ Duke of Wellington

1-4pm

Bring your little gremlins to the Duke for a spook-tacular Halloween party on Sunday, October 30th! We have lots of food, activities & prizes for costumes! There's limited seating so please sign up by calling 519-886-9370 to ensure your spot. Info from https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjaz9BvgQy-/

Dynamo Cambridge Trunk or Treat 3:30-6pm Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dynamo-trunk-or-treat-tickets-429175103287

October 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Trunk or Treat @ Temple Baptist Church Cambridge 5-7pm Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-431018366537

LOOKING AHEAD

Go ENG Girl @ Conestoga - Experience the exciting world of engineering

Saturday November 12, 2022 at 9:30 am  

http://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/2022/11/go_eng_girl_6.php

Go ENG Girl @ Conestoga is an opportunity for girls and non-binary youth in grades 7-10 and their parents/caregivers to learn more about the exciting world of engineering. This free morning event will include fun hands-on activities that showcase the power of engineering. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect with female engineering students, professionals and faculty, learn about their projects and accomplishments, and gain insight into education and career possibilities.   

DATE:  Saturday, November 12, 2022 

TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm 

LOCATION:  Conestoga College Cambridge Campus - 850 Fountain Street South 

REGISTER ONLINE @ https://it.conestogac.on.ca/support/software/qualtrics?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5yYBhAjEiwAKXk_eHL9ssltFiTDeV6Vv5NLhj9mHG0tbkXY2k4lCjL7mlBfI9clrCVNVhoC23UQAvD_BwE

FREE:  There is no cost to attend the event.  Free parking is available.   

WEBPAGE: http://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/2022/11/go_eng_girl_6.php