Showing posts with label Mothers Day and Food Revolution In Kitchener Waterloo. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 2, 2015

May 2015 Kitchener Waterloo Events, Mother's Day, Victoria Day, Food Revolution And More Activities

Looking For Stuff To Do In May 2015?

We can help! Our blast contains ongoing events, one time special events and contests!!!!


Ongoing May Events (see specific date events under the BLAST heading)


Research Studies @ UofW
Contact Lens Research
Currently the top contact lens research centre in the world is continuing to accomplish great things through research done right here at UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
The studies are non-invasive and all of our participants are compensated at $20/hr for their time and often get free contact lenses or glasses.
Right they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to participate in a 3yr study
cclr.uwaterloo.ca
Infant Studies Group
If you’re looking for something new and fun to do with your child, we would love to have you participate in one of our studies! Help us discover how children learn about language and the world around them. Typical studies involve a one time, half hour visit. You stay with your child the entire time and receive a small gift for participating as well! Please contact us or visit our website for more information. We hope to see you soon!
WEB: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-studies-group
TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164
EMAIL: babylab@uwaterloo.ca
Weekdays
Story time – every weekday at 10am and 2pm @ Chapters Waterloo
Tuesdays
Bring 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!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp
Big Smiles Company 5-8pm Tuesdays @ Boston Pizza 721 Ottawa St S. Kitchener
Eat a great meal and see a top-rated Magician at this local restaurant. All kids meals are $4.99 plus free dessert for birthdays. Skip the cooking and dirty dishes and come out for some free entertainment! http://www.bigsmilescompany.com/things-to-do-kitchener-waterloo.html
 
Tuesdays Beginning May 5
Food Trucks @ Pride Stables
4:30pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/1557115761213092/photos/pb.1557115761213092.-2207520000.1428873860./1557442317847103/?type=1&theater
Youth Council @ Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
Every 2nd Tuesday from Jan 6th on
Free
|4 – 6 pm
Local teens meet every other week throughout the school year to develop and work on new Gallery programs. Learn more about the art world, organize workshops and special events, meet like-minded peers, earn volunteer hours, and build your resumehttps://icalendar.esolutionsgroup.ca/Module.aspx?PMID=fdd4b332-0685-43c7-9f2c-da7120513b79&Type=Select&Start=01/06/2015&End=01/06/2015&CID=3badb0be-acd2-41c7-bffa-590a3540bef0&S=2015-01-06
 
Wednesdays
Big Smiles Company 5-8pm Wednesdays @ Boston Pizza 597 King St. N. Waterloo
Eat a great meal and see a top-rated Magician at this local restaurant. All kids meals are $4.99 plus free dessert for birthdays. Skip the cooking and dirty dishes and come out for some free entertainment! http://www.bigsmilescompany.com/things-to-do-kitchener-waterloo.html
ThursdaysArt 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! Ages 2-5 + caregiver http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

Big Smiles Company 5-8pm Thursdays @ Boston Pizza 651 Erb St. W. Waterloo
Eat a great meal and see a top-rated Magician at this local restaurant. All kids meals are $4.99 plus free dessert for birthdays. Skip the cooking and dirty dishes and come out for some free entertainment! http://www.bigsmilescompany.com/things-to-do-kitchener-waterloo.html
 
Saturdays
KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E. (Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.




Take a break from shopping and stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and fun.
No registration required.
 
Family Favourites $2.50 Films @ Cineplex
11am
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/43699058860279940/


Free Movies @ KPL Central Branch (Downtown) 2pm
ADULTS AND TEENS
Saturdays at 2 pm
May 9 Youth Video Competition Showcase
May 16 Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1
May 23 Imitation Game
May 30 Selma
 
Sundays




Free Movies @ KPL Central Branch (Downtown) 2pm
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sundays at 2 pm
May 3 Smurfs 2
May 10 Book of Life

May 2015 Blast

May 1-10
Sunrise Center Carnival
or
 
May 3
1:00pm Mother’s day themed colouring @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 
Step up against the stigma!
Sunday, May 3, 2015 | 8:30 – 11:30am
Location: Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Centre - 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON
Summary:Step up against the stigma!
Join 500 people, walking 5,000 steps to raise $100.000 for children struggling with mental health issues.

This 3km and 5 km walk, will take participants through the beautiful countryside of north Waterloo. It’s a terrific way to build community and enjoy a great experience outdoors while supporting an important cause. Fun for the whole family. Dogs on a leash are welcomed!

Date: Sunday May 3rd, 2015
Registration starts at 8:30 am.
Open ceremonies at 9:30 am.
Walk/run starts at 10:00 am. Activities for the children. Followed by BBQ.
Website:www.lutherwoodstepsforkids.ca
 
Family Sundays
Category:
Arts, Culture, Film and Music
Address:
101 Queen Street North
Contact:
Kitchener - Waterloo Art Gallery
Phone:
519-570-5860
Email:
Website:
Details:
Sunday May 3 | Drop-in 1 – 4 pm
All ages welcome | Activities designed for ages 4 – 12 + adult companion
Share time with friends and family exploring the world of art and creativity. Enjoy the exhibitions and make one-of-a-kind artwork of your own, take part in drama workshops and interactive games, and listen to stories told by our friends at the Kitchener Public Library. Exciting new activities each month; visit kwag.ca for updates.
*Suggested donation of $5 per child.
 
 
 
Jane's Walk
Sunday, May 3, 2015 | 2 – 3pm
Location: Idea Exchange Hespeler location, 5 Tannery Street
Summary:Jane's Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Join Lary Turner from the Hespeler Heritage Center for this free event as he tells stories about the community, explores the downtown area, and connects you with your neighbourhood. Complete your tour experience by enjoying refreshments and a musical performance by Anica of Queen Street Music School.
Phone number:519.658.4412
Website:ideaexchange.org
 








Let the Good Times Bowl!
Sunday, May 3, 2015 | 2:30 – 5pm
Location: Kingpin Bowlouge, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON
Summary:It will be an afternoon of fun for the whole family as teams hit the bowling lanes and strike up support for BFO-MR programs! Anyone who wants to join in the celebration will be asked to collect pledges and prizes will be awarded for high (and low) score, best team spirit and top fundraiser! Register by Sunday, April 26th, Price: $12- but fee is waved if you raise $100 or more!
Cost:12
Phone number:529-603-0196
Website:
Email:alecia@bfomidwest.org

May 4
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!!!! May The Fourth Be With You!!!! 
 
May 5
9:30am (and continuing all summer)
Location: City of Waterloo Museum, 550 King St. N. at Conestoga Mall, Waterloo
Summary:Waterloo Park turns 125 years old and to celebrate, the City of Waterloo Museum is presenting an exhibition tracing the history of the park.

Do you remember wearing your school colours on track and field day, speeding down the toboggan slide, buying a nickel ice cream cone, feeding the rabbits or spending the evening watching a movie in Waterloo Park? Then don't miss this new exhibition.

Visitors can come out and spend "a day in the park" checking out the latest in bathing attire and sporting gear at the turn of the 20th century. Familiar playground equipment, souvenir ware, and many photographs will bring a flood of happy memories to those who visit.
ADMISSION to the museum is always free.
 
Title: Cinco De Mayo 11am-2pm
Category: Special
Address: 200 King Street West, Kitchener
Contact: Brian Scott
Phone: 519.741.2200 x 7308
Email: brian.scott@kitchener.ca
Website: kitchenerevents.ca
Details: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Carl Zehr Square. Live entertainment, salsa demo presented by the Kitchener Market, exhibitors and more!
 
Taco Supper & Bake Sale
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | 5 – 7pm
Location: 543 Beechwood Drive, Waterloo
Summary:Join Westminster United Church in celebrating Cinco de Mayo! All-you-can-eat tacos with all the fixings, beverages and a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar for dessert.
Cost:12
Phone number:519-746-6080
Website:www.westminsterunited.ca
 
Theo Fleury @ Chapters Waterloo
6pm
 
May 7
KPL Downtown
Central Library Art Gallery
May exhibit:
Leejay Levene’s 2016 Calendar Exhibit: May 1 – 27
Drop in to see the exhibit on the lower level any time during open library hours.
Leejay Levene was a young man who tragically died at the age of 18 in 2007. Each year the Levene family partners with a different organization in Kitchener-Waterloo, and thousands of fundraising calendars are sold in memory of Leejay Julius Levene. This year the Levene Family partnered with Kitchener Public Library. In May, Leejay’s work will be featured in the gallery, with proceeds from sales benefitting Kitchener Public Library.
Opening reception and calendar launch – Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 pm
Open to the public; free, no registration required.
 
May 7 and 8
Courtland Senior Public School 125th Anniversary
Friday, May 8 | 7pm – Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 4pm
Location: Courtland Senior Public School
Summary:Courtland Council, staff and students will embark on a wonderful celebration. Students will entertain us with their artwork, musical and acting talents, and there will be various displays (historical memorabilia, old cars, etc.) Visitors may return to old classrooms, meet former teachers and catch up with old and new friends over a coffee in our Café. Don’t forget to stay for the opening of our time capsule.
Our main goal for the event is to celebrate the wonderful staff, students and community who have graced the hallways of our wonderful school. Our other priority is to raise some much-needed funds for a new gymnasium floor.
 
May 8
10am-10:30am
Music and Movement @ Kitchener Market
Move and groove with us at the Kitchener Market! This program offers families an opportunity to let off a little steam by moving, singing and exercising together! We invite families with children from birth to age six to join us!
Hosted by Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre.
contact: ourplace@ourplacekw.ca
519-571-1626
 
May 9
 
Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 8 – 9am
Location: Meet at Slit Barn, rare ECO Centre, 768 Blair Road, Cambridge
Summary:Bird banding provides valuable information to researchers about bird ecology, migration routes and population dynamics. A group of volunteers, led by master bird bander Kevin Grundy, have been banding birds during the Spring and Fall migrations at rare since 2008. Join us for a close-up look at what is involved in bird banding. Observe how the birds are captured, banded, and what information is collected. You will have a unique opportunity to observe close up some of the bird species that breed at rare or migrate through the property. Children are most welcome!
Cost:8
Phone number:519-650-9336
Website:www.raresites.org
 
Tea With Mom
Mothers Day Tea. Saturday May 9th at 10.00 a.m.in the Upper Marketplace at the ‪#‎KitchenerMarket‬. Bring your mom to enjoy a lovely cupcake and some tea, and make a nice gift for your mom today. This is a free event with a donation to the The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, but you must REGISTER!!!!
Get the regisration info at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/04/mothers-day-tea-at-kitchener-market.html

O'Connor Lane Park Planting
O’Connor Lane Park, 31 O'Connor Lane, Guelph
The shovels, buckets, mulch and trees will be provided, you bring the enthusiasm and maybe your favourite shovel from home. Also at this planting, native woody flowering shrubs will be provided to replace invasive European Buckthorn removed from residential gardens. Residents should bring the buckthorn root to be traded for a native tree or shrub, thanks to the Buckthorn Bounty Program that is offered to Guelph residents by Trees for Guelph. This program promotes a healthy, attractive and ecologically diverse urban landscape. This is a great way for high school students to accumulate volunteer hours.
More Information: www.treesforguelph.ca
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Price: Free

Cat Nip Carnival
Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 10am – 3pm
Location: St Jacob's Lions Hall
Summary:Everyone is welcome at the Catnip Carnival, a family friendly event where you can meet wonderful and adoptable cats as well as food, face painting, vendors, and a Q &A with pet experts to answer all your questions. Saturday May 9th from 10-3 at the St. Jacobs Lions Hall. All profits from this event will go to helping sick and homeless pets get well and find their forever homes.
Website:www.petpatrol.ca

Bill Blagg’s Trickin’
Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11 AM and 2 PM
Bill Blagg’s cabaret show Trickin’ is a highly interactive experience packed with Bill’s trademark magic and comedy! From flying toilet paper to balloon sword swallowing, this non-stop show has it all! Minds will be read, wedding rings will vanish (don’t worry they come back), ordinary objects will come to life and much more! Trickin’takes the magic from the stage to the audience and even puts it in their hands! This is an action-packed not-to-be-missed show filled with magical surprises, tons of laughs and total entertainmentwww.centreinthesquare.com, by calling 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977, or in person at the Centre In The Square Box Office (101 Queen Street North). Tickets for each show are $10 (adult), $5 (child), or $25 (family of 5) plus applicable fees


Wag Party!
Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 12 – 4pm
Location: Wag and Train, 386 Maple Ave Kitchener
Summary:Come celebrate with us! Friendly dogs welcome! Leash Free play! SUPERDOGS Demos! Fun Matches! Lots of Prizes!

We love dogs and we want to celebrate our canine community at our new facility!
Phone number:5197424000
Website:www.wagntrain.ca

Art Innovators Exhibition Opening
Noon-4 @ The Shops In Waterloo Square
Free Facepainting
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10155462086440453&set=oa.10153200807105750&type=1&theater
 
McDougal1 Cottage May Day
1 to 4 p.m.
Come join in the fun as we celebrate the coming of spring with traditional music and song. There’ll be performances by the Oakville Ale and Sword and Forest City Morris troupes, seasonal music by duo Hunter’s Corners, kid’s crafts and activities and lots more. Donations appreciated.
 
Fiddleheads Family 2 km Walk
Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 2 – 3:30pm
Location: Waterloo Park
Summary:Come walk with us and celebrate the connection between physical and mental health on Saturday May 9th, from 2 to 3:30pm in Waterloo Park.

The event is FREE. Please register at raceroster.com….

The first 100 families to register will receive a free Fiddleheads Goody Bag.

Strollers, pets and people of all ages are welcome! Free drinks and snacks for all participants.
Phone number:519.745-7800 ext. 2
Website:www.mimiwalks.com
 
5:00pm Book signing with teen author Angela Misri @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 
May 10
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!
 
11:00am Make a mother’s day card @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 
May 11
Silvercreek Park Tree Plant

Silvercreek Park, Guelph
Join Volunteers from Toyota Canada and Trees for Guelph to restore part of this park off of Edinburgh Road. The shovels, buckets, mulch and trees will be provided. At this planting, native woody flowering shrubs will be provided to replace invasive European Buckthorn removed from residential gardens. Residents should bring the buckthorn root to be traded for a native tree or shrub, thanks to the Buckthorn Bounty Program that is offered to Guelph residents by Trees for Guelph. This program promotes a healthy, attractive and ecologically diverse urban landscape. This is a great way for high school students to accumulate volunteer hours.
More Information: www.treesforguelph.ca
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Price: Free

 
Beginning May 11th (see specific dates on facebook link)
Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club
600 Heritage Drive, Kitchener (behind Lyle Hallman Pool)
Open Houses
Age ranges are typically 8-80 so it's a game to play all your life, but they have younger and older people that play.
All ages, skill levels and even physical abilities can play - they have groups come to play every week that have special needs as well -- visually impaired bowlers, special athletes, etc
Date and time info at
Happy Victoria Day Weekend!!!!
 
May 16
Planting for Pollinators
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
The many pollinators – bumblebees, butterflies, moths, beetles and hummingbirds – need our help. Join us to get your hands into the soil as we plant native wildflowers to provide food for pollinating insects. We’ll take time to view the new pollinator garden also known as the Monarch Ranch. We will be off the trails so please wear close-toed shoes. Suitable for school-aged children and gardeners looking for something different to plant.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: Shade’s Mills Nature Centre
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
 
The Clothesline Program
Saturday, May 16 | 9am – Sunday, May 17, 2015 | 1pm
Location: 101 Sheldon Dr. Unit 5, Cambridge.
Canadian Tire, 656 Erb St. W, Waterloo
Summary:The Clothesline Program on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association invites you to our Annual Waterloo Wellington Victoria Day weekend Fill A Truck events. We will gladly accept all reusable clothing, small household items as well as books and toys. In Cambridge you can donate at the Clothesline office at 101 Sheldon Dr. Unit 5 Saturday May 16th from 9am to 1pm. In Waterloo, on Sunday May 17, look for the Clothesline truck at Canadian Tire, 656 Erb St. W. Donate from 9am to 1pm. 100 per cent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world leading diabetes research, education advocacy and programs.
Phone number:519-623-0216

Saturday May 16 Night Fireworks in the town of CONESTOGO


Mohawk Raceway Family Fun Night
Mohawk Racetrack welcomes back Fireworks and Family Fun Night!
Saturday, May 16th
Party Starts at 5PM | Fireworks at 10:15PM
Enjoy FREE games and activities for the kids including:
- Airbrush Face Painting and Balloon Clowns
- Carnival Games like Jungle Safari, Sombrero Toss, Gone Fishin', Bust​ One and Pork Chop Speedway
- Be entertained by great strolling acts including Hula Hoop Artists, Stilt Walkers, and Illusionists
- Get a FREE Lunch Bag with the purchase of a $5 Kids' Meal which includes Hotdog, Chips and a Juice Box

May 17 
Victoria Day Tea Party
Sunday, May 17, 2015 | 1:30 – 4pm
Location: St. Marys Museum, 177 Church Street South, St. Marys ON
Summary:Join the St. Marys Museum in celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria! Tea and refreshments will be served. This family friendly event includes a variety of crafts and activities.
Phone number:519-284-3556
Website:www.stmarysmuseum.ca
 

May 18
Victoria Day In New Dundee
All Day events and fireworks
Info can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10153238228130750/
 
May 23
FOOD REVOLUTION DAY!!!!!
Please come out and support our FREE EVENT AT THE KITCHENER MARKET
10am-Noon
Top Chef Canada Finalist Terry Salmond will be kicking off the event @ 10am
Meet Fitz The Whip Vanderpool
Event Activities Include
Kids In The Kitchen Cooking Demo
Splatzone Inflatable Target Area
Foodlink Waterloo Region Farm In A Box
Fresh Endeavours Info
Nutrition for Learning Info
Sportco Source for Sports Colouring Area
Art Innovators KW - Food Friendly Craft
Bre Creative Face Painting from 10-11am
More Fun To Be Announced

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/04/food-revolution-day-may-23-2015-in.html
 
 
 
1:00pm Soccer day @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 
May 23
Elora Lions Spring Fireworks
Saturday, May 23 2015 starting at 7pm
Location: Grand River Raceway Elora
Summary:The Elora Lions are holding their Spring Fireworks Fundraiser at the Grand River Raceway on County Road 21 in Elora. Local live entertainment for young children will be available. Admission is a minimum donation of $2 per person with proceeds of this year's event going to community and Lions projects. Gates open at 7pm. Fireworks being after sunset.
Phone number:519-240-0065
Website:http://www.eloralions.org/#!spring-fireworks/c1i9k
 
May 23 and 24
Merry Hill Golf Club
50th Anniversary parties for free- with some games to play, free refreshments, giveaways (may 23 and 24 from 12-5pm and July 18 and 19 12-5pm). Also, big cup family golf! It's a 5-hole special, kids are free and parents are $12.50. You play to golf cups that are cut to be 8" instead of 4.25"!
http://merryhillgolf.com/Events.htm
 
May 24
12:00pm Book signing with teen author JA Mclachlan @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 
May 30
1:00pm Outdoor play indoors @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event
 

Potato Head GPS
Shade's Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge
What appears to be a habit, Mr. Potato Head has lost his parts once again! Help us find and rebuild Mr. Potato Head using GPS co-ordinates. Suitable for families. GPS units will be available for loan with valid photo ID. Please wear close-toed shoes.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet at: Shade's Mills Nature Centre
Price: Free with park admission
Registration:No registration required
http://www.grandriver.ca/Events/

 
May 24
Noon-7pm
Outlaw Food Truck Picnic @ Civic Square Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/927869543899910
 
May 31
Big Messy Party @ Waterloo Park
10am-11am
Cost $8 Registration info at https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/832414840129802/
 
1:00pm Summer themed colouring @ Chapters Waterloo - Free Event

 Upcoming Events

June 7th   Cyclists MS Summer Relay.  A variety of different events going on for both adults and children. Information on the event can be found at www.mssummerrelay.com.
Anne of Green Gables
The Musical
Oct 14 to Nov 8
Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
Journey to the shores of Prince Edward Island and follow the misadventures of Anne Shirley, a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan who will immediately capture your heart with her irrepressible spirit and imagination.
Anne arrives at Green Gables full of hope for a new life, but is dismayed to discover the elderly Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert had expressly asked for a boy. Despite her fiery temper, love of melodrama and proclivity for mischief, Anne manages to charm her way into their hearts … and meet some kindred spirits along the way.
Brimming with memorable music and magical moments, Anne of Green Gables is deservedly the most popular musical in Canadian theatre history. Join us for this family classic.
https://www.draytonentertainment.com/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=1B58AEB2-6BC8-411A-B520-D3C1F7D0569D&sessionlanguage=&SessionSecurity::linkName=
 

CONTESTS

Marvel Universe Live Contest
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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Procession Of Species Parade, Star Watching, Street Hockey, Mothers Day and Food Revolution In Kitchener Waterloo

 Did you enter our Mother's Day Contest Yet?
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/04/mothers-day-contest-tea-for-mom-at.html

April 27
Procession Of Species Parade
12:30pm starting in Uptown Waterloo Public Square
http://www.kwprocession.ca/ (scroll to listing #8)

Roadbreakers Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.roadbreakers.ca/

Free Star Watching Party @ Waterloo Park
7pm (dusk) FREE
Westmount Rd entrance near the bandshell
http://ontariostargazing.ca/waterloo-park-public-star-party-april-27th/

May 2, 2013
New Dundee Public School 2nd Annual Fun Fair and Silent Auction
1430 Bridge Street New Dundee, ON
519-696-2296
5 to 8 p.m.
A family of 4 can eat for $ 15
Proceeds will fund leadership programs, music, science and technological equipment to enhance students learning!
Keep the little ones entertained with live entertainment featuring a reptile show, carnival games and the game asylum.
Air Cadets will have a flight simulator on site.
5 % of profits will be donated to KW humane society.

You know we LOVE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Happening May 4 2013 (also known as STAR WARS DAY)
Learn more about Free Comic Book Day Here http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/206
This is a list of participating local comic book stores. Some local book stores are known to participate as well, so if you know of a place that is not listed please put the link in the comments
1
LOOKIN FOR HEROES
93 Ontario St S
Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5
(519) 570-0873
2
CARRY-ON COMICS & BOOKS
32 King Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8
(519) 886-4267
3
J & J
230 Weber Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4
(519) 725-0443
4
RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS
124 Bishop Street North
Unit 14
Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1
(519) 653-4460
 
5

THE DRAGON
55 Wyndham St N
Unit T-19B
Guelph, ON, N1H7T8
(519) 763-5544
 
6

ALTERNATE ICONS
257 Marlborough St
Brantford, ON, N3S4T4
(519) 720-0771
 
Kids In The Kitchen
Make It Mexican
Kitchener Market
10am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=17ff3e5b-96bc-4fc8-8bd3-2787624162b8
 
& then stay for the Cinco De Mayo Festivities
- Live performances
- Mariachi bands
- Mexican food
- Children's crafts
- Face painting
- Cooking classes
Music line-up:
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Manuel Balcazar
11:25 - 12:25 a.m. Proyecto Altiplano
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Los Mariachis de Noche


Earth Day In Waterloo
May 4th
10am-2pm Laurel Creeek Conservation Area
Details here http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/earthday.asp
 
Waterloo Youth Council Event
Crafty Creations: A Drop-In Craft Workshop Saturday May 4th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm This event will take place just outside of Winners at Conestoga Mall.
A little bit about the event:
The City of Waterloo Youth Council invites you to join us for an afternoon of crafts! There will be 5 different crafts to choose from, a colouring station and special guest Robin Oakes! Robin Oakes is a local artist who will be creating caricatures of those who drop by. This is a free event, but donations are much appreciated, as they will benefit Kids Ability.
For more info email youthcouncil@waterloo.ca

 
Mother’s Day Tea
Bring your mom & join us for stories, crafts & a special treat.Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 4 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
May 5th
Waterloo Youth Council Event
2nd Annual Celebrate Our World: A Festival of Environmental Awareness Sunday May 5th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm @ Waterloo Public Square
an afternoon of musical talent and various local environmental vendors. Ask them questions, check out their green products, and learn how you can help save our world. All donations will benefit Laurel Creek Conservation Centre.
There will be balloon animals, bubbles, a face painter and more - bring the whole family!For more info email youthcouncil@waterloo.ca
 
May 9
Book of the Month Club for Teens
Read a new book each month and talk about it. Ages 12 – 18.
May’s book pick: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Register online at kpl.org or with the host library. FREE
Thurs. May 9 at 4 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St. East, Kitchener 

May 10
Family Storytime & Craft
Please bring a nut-free snack. Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Fri. May 10, 10 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
  May 11
Hot Shots Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.facswaterloo.org/portal/

Mother’s Day Tea
Bring your mom & join us for stories, crafts & a special treat.Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 11 at 10:30 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Sat. May 11 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 12 
The Art Studio
Mother's Day Tea Party
Sunday, May 12, 2013
1:00-3:00 & 3:30-5:00
 $20/adult, $15/child
Includes refreshments & studio time.Ceramics are priced individually. Reserve early do avoid disappointments.
Tea Party Menu
English Tea Pink Delicious Cupcakes Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Esta Chocolate Truffles
http://theartstudios.com/

May 18
Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, notebook and your imagination! Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 18 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Bedtime Tales
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! All Ages. FREE
Tues. May 14 at 7:15 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener 
 
 

Mark May 18th off on your calendar!!!! We're hosting another Family Friendly Event at the Kitchener Market!
Make sure to come to FOOD REVOLUTION DAY at Kitchener Market!!! You can find the details here http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/03/food-revolution-day-at-kitchener-market.html

 Helping citizens to make healthy food choices.

We have lots of fun activities happening throughout the day including:

• Foodlink’s Buy Local, Buy Fresh 2013 map kick-off
• 11:30 a.m. - Run For Life speaks on their upcoming family-friendly races
• 2 p.m. - Meet and greet with Canadian boxing champion, Fitz The Whip Vanderpool
• Sportco activity table
• Activity table with Rogers Daytime healthy lifestyle blogger, Erica Kloetstra
• Try Dance Dance Revolution with The Game Asylum
• Planting with Eco Eats
• Learn about the Nutrition For Learning Program in schools
• Meet Jane from Fresh Endeavours and Meaghan from GoGirlfriend and learn about their Farm Tour Vlogs
• Try out Run For Life’s spin bike
• Play with Foodlink’s Farm in a Box
• And may more fun activities!

May22
Family Storytime & Craft
Please bring a nut-free snack. Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Wed. May 22, 10 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 23
Babytime – Stories & Swap
Storytime and swap! Bring baby clothes, toys or books you no longer need. Ages 0 – 23 months.
Register online at kpl.org FREE
Thurs. May 23 at 10 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

May 25
Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in Grades 4 – 6 & their moms. New members welcome! FREE
Contact Christy at 519-743-0271 ext. 277 or christy.giesler@kpl.org Sat. May 25 at 11 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 31
PA Day Drop In
Crafts & stories – don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 5 – 12. FREE
Fri. May 31, 2:30 – 4 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
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Ongoing Events

Kids’ Hop @ Kitchener Market

Bring 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!
Afterwards, stop by one of our international food court vendors for a healthy and kid-friendly lunch with plenty of options for adults too!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

KPL Kids’ Club
Free stories, crafts and fun (upper floor). All Ages. FREE
Saturdays from 9 – 11 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East, Kitchener
 
Homework Help for French Immersion
Grades 1 – 6. No need to register – drop in. FREE
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm until May 16, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

Comic Creators Exhibit at Waterloo Museum (Conestoga Mall)
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/currentexhibition.asp
running until May 31, 2013

YWCA Girls Programs (Cambridge but open to KW & area residents too)
Info for all programs can be found here http://www.ywcacambridge.ca/girlsprograms/index.html
The May events calendar can be found here
http://www.ywcacambridge.ca/Documents/May%202013%20Girls%20Centre%20Calendar.pdf
Subsidy and transportation are available upon request. All programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. YOU MUST PRE REGISTER. You can do so by calling 519-267-6444 or email
k.maclaggan@ywcacambridge.ca

What is Dance Dance Party Party?
It's simple: No Boys. No Booze. No Judgment. (Legwarmers Optional)
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle dance session happening all over this great Earth. But what does that mean? Women from all ages dance to an eclectic mix of dance songs, and leave as friends, refreshed. It's like reliving that late-night dance party from a sleep-over party you had when you were 10. It also just so happens to be incredible exercise that you don't even realize you're doing.
Location: The Button Factory (25 Regina St. S, Waterloo)
When: The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Who: All folks who are female-identified. Children who want to participate and dance with us are also welcome.
How much: Bring $5 to contribute to the space rental. Children are free.
What to bring: Dancing shoes, comfy, cool clothes (you will break a sweat), a water bottle.
Contact: Email ddppkw@gmail.com to join our mailing list or like us on Facebook.
 
New NOT FOR PROFIT Life With Baby
Many free and low cost events for parents with babies
www.facebook.com/lifewithababywaterlooregion and events are posted on www.lifewithababy.com/waterloo-region-calendar

Walt Disney Pictures has some new trailers for upcoming films! Make sure to check them out and let us know in the comments which you are most excited to see

 

We'll also have Monsters University and Iron Man 3 info in upcoming posts!
 
As always if I missed a great FREE or LOW COST event be sure to post it in the comments!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
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