The City of Kitchener Brings a New Version of The Safety Dance for 2021

When we heard the words “The Safety Dance” it conjured up memories of Men Without Hats and their 80s hit Safety Dance.

 

Now in 2021, The City of Kitchener has a new Safety Dance to help citizens remember all the precautions they should be taking during the pandemic. It includes reminders to wash your hand, wear your mask, stay 6 feet apart and shelter at home. The Safety Dance Challenge is up and running and by posting your version, you have a chance to win prizes too!

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Even Mayor Berry is getting in on the action.

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“As the pandemic wears on, it’s important that we keep public health safety measures top of mind,” said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “Our safety dance challenge is a fun, lighthearted way to get up, move, and challenge friends and family to do the same. I’d encourage everyone – families with kids, teens, adults, and seniors to all take the challenge.”

 

The Safety Dance Challenge Info

The Kitchener Safety Dance Challenge:

·         Visit www.instagram.com/cityofkitchener for the safety dance soundtrack and choreography.

·         Learn the moves, record the dance on your own or with some friends and family.

·         Post the Instagram reel to your Instagram story with hashtag #KitchenerSafetyDance, tagging @cityofkitchener and challenge at least two friends to do the same.

  

With prizes up for grabs, Kitchener residents are encouraged to be creative with their safety dance challenge entry. The grand prize winner will win a Campfire Evening Getaway prize pack. This prize pack includes a free reservation at the Stanley Park community centre fire pit on an evening of your choice as well as a $75 grocery store gift card to buy all of your favourite campfire snacks. Five random entry winners will also each win a $45 gift card to a local restaurant or bake shop. 

 

All month long, the City will be featuring safety dance contest entries on the City’s Instagram story.

One entry per person. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2021.

 

We want to see your #KitchenerSafetyDance videos too! Post the link to your video in the comments and we will make sure to LIKE it!

 

The #KitchenerMarket Re-Opens on June 13, 2020 – Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we do provide media coverage for the Kitchener Market, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to win too! Enter the contest at the end of this post

When I wrote about the Thai Cooking Class at Kitchener Market on March 11^th, I had not idea that would be the last time I would see the market in months.  Due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus and the Emergency Shut Down, the Kitchener Market was closed.  Now that three months have passed and things are beginning to open, it was announced earlier this week that the Kitchener Market plans to open the Farmers’ Market on June 13^th.

What You Need to Know about the Kitchener Market Re-Opening

According to the City of Kitchener Media Release the Kitchener Market will open at 7am on June 13, 2020 with new safety precautions in places.

Here is what you need to know:

• Only the Farmers’ Market portion of the Kitchener Market will be open
• There will be limited vendors on the first day
• The number of people allowed in the building at a time will be monitored
• Many vendors will have items pre-bagged
• Contactless payment is preferred, for those still wanting to pay cash you will be expected to have the exact amount per purchase
• The Food Hall, Upper Market Vendors, Kids Events and Cooking Classes will not be opening/happening at this time

While I know many of you are missing the events that take place at the Kitchener Market, they have taken them online.  We really missed hosting our Food Revolution KW Day, but we are glad that Chef Nicole and Chef Rob are still here to help us virtually!

Kitchener Market Chefs Online

You and your family can cook Chef Nicole every Saturday Morning on Facebook Live on the City of Kitchener Facebook page.  Here is just one of the Virtual Kids in the Kitchen classes. (if you cannot view the videos you may want to try another browser or click on the links listed below).

Additionally, Chef Nicole and Chef Rob have been teaching tips and tricks for cooking for your family.

You can see other Kitchener Market Chef videos on our Food Revolution KW facebook page and the City of Kitchener Videos page on facebook

Plus, local entertainers and instructors that are well known to the Kitchener Market have taken to streaming their info.  You can see the dates and times on our Social Distancing post.

Enter to win a Kitchener Market Apron and Market Bag

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to tell us what you want to purchase at the Kitchener Market Farmers’ Market.  (it works best if you are logged into your google account when commenting). It may just win you a Kitchener Market Apron and Market Bag.

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