Friday, October 8, 2010

MeFest, Oktoberfest, Thanksgivng & Halloween in Kitchener Waterloo

Thank-you to everyone who came to our event! It was wonderful to have so many walk up & tell me they follow this group & find out about so many activities because of it. Your support means so much!
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YAY THANKSGIVING & OKTOBERFEST!!!!
Today (Thursday) is Waterloo's kick off

http://www.oktoberfest.ca/events_details.php?ID=15


Then for a list of Family Activities click http://www.oktoberfest.ca/fce.php

Parade Info
http://www.oktoberfest.ca/fce.php

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Sunday
Hey Lisa!! I was at chapters by where sports world used to be yesterday. They are having a 'meet barbie' on sunday October 10 from 1-430. The first 75 in line get a present from her!

Thanksgiving Monday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160961413918756
At the Waterloo Mueseum (Doon Heritage Crossroads)

Little Tot Spot
Thanksgiving Day Parade Drop-in Play - 25% OFF ADMISSION! Monday October 11 from 9am - 1pm. Planning on attending the Thanksgiving Day Oktoberfest Parade? Come play at Little Tot Spot after the parade and enjoy 25% off admission! We’re located steps away from the parade route and will be open from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

I wanted to mention that Shantzholme Pumpkin Farm is also a great place to take the kids. They have a straw maze for the little ones, a corn maze for the bigger ones, pumpkins of coarse and best of all it is free to go and purchases are not necessary. They often have a variety of small animals around also for the kids to see. Here is a link: http://www.shantzholmpumpkins.ca/

Looking ahead

Walper Terrace Family Halloween
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252Fkitchener.kijiji.ca%252Fc-community-events-Family-Halloween-Family-Spooktacular-for-Kids-W0QQAdIdZ233463711&h=a965e&ref=nf
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"The Paintball Arena & Mr. Halloween are looking for enthusiastic volunteers immediately to dress up in costume (will be provided) to scare customers in their Haunted House. No audition necessary and times are flexible. Contacts are Hal or Jamie Townsend at The Paintball Arena 69 Agnes St. (corner of Agnes & Park) or call 519-579-7585. Starting in October will also be a paintball Zombie Hunt and The Spooky Dungeon."


http://www.novicepaintball.com/

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You may already know but Ontario's Amber Alert is on Facebook. When I joined this morning they were over 1000 fans, by tonight I think they will be at 10,000 fans.

Please join & show your support
http://www.facebook.com/AMBERalertON



Now back to your regularly scheduled Chicken Dancing!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Another BIG Weekend is upon us!

I'm going to attend this event for the 1st time (if you've gone before please tell me how it is)


http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/region.nsf/0/52661531B41EC72B85256D1600625754?OpenDocument

& a map of listings here (if there's a listing of directions from on place the next in more of a loop I'd love to know)

http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105959181930518156867.00048abd53e0140a38dd0&ll=43.466874%2C-80.459747&spn=0.361801%2C0.615921&z=11

http://www.royalmedievalfaire.org/ at Waterloo Park, admission $5 or $2.50 for those 10 & under

http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/~kwpomba/clothing.htm Sale Admission is $1 at Moses Springer


Lets Get Them To Boston!
This fundraiser open house combo is to help raise money for the Kitchener Icepirates; a local hockey team here in Kitchener for developmentally challenged/delayed kids. They are heading to Boston in April for their end of the year tournament and they need your help to get them there. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for them. There is going to be lots to do and see; health and wellness seminars, BBQ, car wash, silent auction and more.
Date: September 18, 2010.
Time: 10am to 3pm.

Location: Bodyworks Gym Inc., 2399 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener. For more information call 519-748-9888.http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150757948282512&index=1#!/group.php?gid=327503221823

Saturday & Sunday

New Hamburg Fall Fair, admission varies by day, http://www.newhamburgfallfair.ca/

events http://www.newhamburgfallfair.ca/sites/default/files/SCHEDULE.pdf

Sunday

K-W Humane Society's 6th Annual Surf Dogs. The day will be filled with hundreds of dogs practicing their "doggy-paddle" and surfing the waves! Silent auction, carnival games, talent competition, and so much more! $10 per dog, humans are free. 11-2.Bingemans

car show in Paris Sunday. It is huge with about 800 + cars every year at the Paris Fairgrounds. It is put on by the Brantford Kinsmen!
$3.00 per person, kids under 10 are free


Sunday September 19th:

Come watch Spinner, Sav, Danny, Peter and Johnny from DEGRASSI the Next Generation hit the stage in their band Soundspeed, Live at Maxwell's Music House
You can listen to their music here: www.myspace.com/soundspeedband
Advanced tickets are $10, $15 at the Door.
This is a special All Ages show!
Call 519-498-5705 for more details. doors open at 7pm. Advanced tickets are available http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/2790

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Plus we're getting so close to MeFest (2 weeks away!!!!)

Believe me there is something for everyone!

being held at the Waterloo Recreation Complex on Saturday October 2nd 2010 9am-4pm

Admission is $5 or $3 with a Food Bank Donation

**Every vendor will have a FREEBIE for you!**

Come for the fun! Shopping/Info/Prizes & GIVEAWAYS!

We encourage all of our members to come & support OUR event (aka Those2Girls)

We also ask that you be generous with your Food Bank Donation as we've been informed that the are very low right now. One of the highlights for us is to see that BIG bin fill right to the top by day's end!

Plus if you see us at the event we'd love to meet you! Just look for our tiaras pictured here on our site http://www.mefest.ca/

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Our new Website

We are thrilled to launch our new Website!


Please take a look over at http://www.mefest.ca/


Make sure to click all the tabs to get the true feeling of our event!

Can't wait to see you on Oct 2nd!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Lots of STUFF TO DO

Hi Everyone!


1st off the contest I'm in has dropped me back to the 2nd row of contestants (ugh). So if you have a great sense of humour please watch my vid here http://iwearyourshirt.com/hiring/application/7000/lisa-mcdonald?expanddiv=all& (see sort of funny, why you needed the sense of humour)

& then I need you to please give it 5 stars & a quick comment. That's it takes about a minute
Thanks very much

I also got some great news that EZ Street has been having quite a few partrons from our group come & use this group's 35% off Discount!
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2010/07/life-on-ez-street.html
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Now on to the BLAST
Today (Saturday)
Mayor's Move Morning
http://www.snapkw.com/?option=com_sngevents&id[0]=197927

Attention VW enthusiasts – Vintage VW Car Show. Come and join us on Saturday September 11th as we at Werner’s Auto Service celebrate 30 years in business. 1980-2010. Beginning at 10:00am until 3:00pm we will have a Vintage Volkswagen (air-cooled) car show, a Charity fundraiser barbeque, open house and more.
We are located in the downtown core of (Galt) Cambridge at 78 Shade Street, beside the Galt Garden's Arena

http://www.mightymachinesshowcase.com/main4.cfm
At Bingemans. Costs are listed on the site


You're invitied to an open house celebration of Waterloo's newest fire station.
It will be fun for the entire family with demonstrations, cake and refreshments!
Saturday September 11, 2010
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fire Station No. 4
911 University Avenue East
(near RIM Park)
At 2:15 p.m. we will officially raise the Waterloo Fire Rescue flag and it will be inspected by our official Flag Inspector.
At 2:30 p.m the first Live Fire demonstration will be performed by Fire Prevention staff of Waterloo Fire Rescue using our kitchen cooking trailer. Demonstrations to also occur at 3:00 p.m and 3:30 p.m.
Please note: Parking for this event is limited. A shuttle service will transport people from the main lot at RIM Park to the fire station.


Uniglobe Travel Fair in Stanley Park Mall
10 AM to 4 PM. Sunwing, Waterloo Airport, Jamaica Tourist Board and Auto Europe


Sportsworld Crossing
FREE Open Air Movie - How to Train Your Dragon - September 11
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy watching How to Train Your Dragon on the big screen under the stars. Show begins at dusk and takes place in the Central Green Space in front of Moose Winooski's.
Plus free pop and popcorn, cuz a movie is not a movie unless you have the treats!


Public Star Party
Star gazing
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Description:
Public Star Party - FREE
@ dusk in Waterloo Park


Sat & Sunday
Williamsburg Festival
http://www.rbjschlegel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26%3Awilliamsburg-town-centre-community-festival&catid=13%3Awilliamsburg-events&Itemid=4

Upcoming
Hi Lisa,
I am running a one time workshop, sing sign and story time (kind of an introduction class) at little tot spot on Wednesday September 22nd from 9:45-10:30 and I was hoping to post it on the Facebook page for "Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo." It is a really cheap even at only $10 and that also includes playtime before and after the workshop.
must register prior to the event, they can do it on my website. http://www.mysmarthandskw.com/


& OF COURSE MeFest
Here's something we hope you'll take a look at http://www.mefest.ca/

We launched our own website for the show yesteday!
Click on the tabs at the top to get an idea of all the fun to be had!

Have a great weekend & KEEP SMILING!!!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Fall Fun!!! In Kitchener Waterloo & Area

For those of you that are members of the Facebook Group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2369595749 will already have this, but for those who aren't May I Suggest......

Pumpkins have arrived at Herrles Market - & they look awesome! Make sure to tell Trevor that Lisa sent you!
http://www.herrles.com/

The Paris Fair is underway
http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair.shtml

Rainy days call for using my 35% off Facebook Discount at EZ STREETS in Cambridge. There are links on my post http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2010/07/life-on-ez-street.html

September 6 - Bingemans Big Splash Back to School Bash - Join us for one last bash before school. Receive FREE admission to Big Splash from 4:00pm – Close on our last day of operation for the 2010 season

Sept 11th the new fire hall by RIM park is opening

Down With Webster $20 in Brantford Sept 30th
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121144457936370&ref=ts

We're less than a month from MeFest! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117631091615329
Make sure to RSVP for your Freebies!
Also make sure to find Diane & I and let us know how you like this group! We'll be the ones in the Tiaras!

Once last thing all of you wonderful peeps, I am in the running for an awesome online contest as a Tshirt wearer! I want it to be Tshirts with Tiaras! Have your say here (those with sense of humour only please).
http://iwearyourshirt.com/hiring/application/7000/lisa-mcdonald?expanddiv=all&
Basically I need 5 star ratings/comments/facebook likes &/or tweets
Imagine if I could do the blast via Tshirt video?

Please let me know if you commented & I'd like to thank-you!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Civic Holiday & FUN STUFF

Happy Long Weekend!

Not so happy with the rain? Well guess what I have a solution!
Head to EZ STREET in Cambridge & get your 35% just for being a memeber of this group.
I know some of you were asking about pricing.
So I went again last Sunday. I got a COMBO #1
Which consists of 2 Rounds of Lazer Runner (LazerTag) AND 2 Rounds of Ballidium (foam ball launcher showdown) & with my discount the total was only $15 per person.
SAWEEEEEEEEEEET
They are on Hwy 24, 580 Hespler Rd Cambridge, behind the A&W
Here's their FB page http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=113591382011650&ref=ts
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While you're in Cambridge you might want to also visit The Grand Opening for a new Children's Clothing Store http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137457462941575
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I want to thank Jenn for letting me know about the Pirate Festival in Milton http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=141006822577035&ref=nf Happening all long weekend
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When I was driving down Highland Rd on Monday I saw that Parts Source has a car show every Monday night
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Thanks to Sean for Today's Parent Kidsummer at Wat Reg Museum (aka Doon Crossroads) Aug 4th
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2369595749&ref=ts#!/photo.php?pid=5913658&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=2369595749&aid=-1&id=729068938
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Thanks to Peggy for this list
Aug 1Crusin' the Dub – A&W - Cambridge South Shopping Centre
Mill Race Festival -1pm – 11pm -

Aug2Crusin' the Dub – A&W -Victoria Street Kitchener
Summer Concert Series – Waterloo Public Square – 7pm – 8:30pm

Aug 3 Skatium Doon Pioneer Park
Lions Pride – Main Library – 6:30pm
Free Swim – 10am – 12pm – Idlewood Pool
Concert – noon – Waterloo Public Square - TBA

Aug 4 Skatium
Doon Pioneer Park
Lion's Pride – 11 am – Kitchener Market
Lion's Pride – Pioneer Park Library – 10:30am
Free Swim – Moses Springer – 6:30 – 8pm
Crusin' the Dub – A&W – Bleams Rd. Kitchener
Radio Controlled Boats – City Hall Kitchener – 6:30- 8:30pm

August 5 Kitchener Blues Festival
Skatium
Doon Pioneer Park
Lion's Pride – Forest Heights Library – 10 am
Crusin' the Dub – A&W -Cambridge Hespeler Rd -
Outdoor Movie Night – 50 Dickson Rd. Cambridge – 8:30pm
(The Blindside)

Aug 6 Kitchener Blues Festival
Family Flicks – Kitchener Main Library – 1:30pm (Toy Story 2)
Free Swim – Harry Class – 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Aug 7Kitchener Blues Festival
Kids Club – Kitchener Market – 9am – 11am
Lions Pride – Main Library – 10:30 am
Free Swim – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Breithaupt Pool
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Now for the FUN STUFF!!!!!!
Make sure you are a part of the #EllenToKW page that I am also admin on because we're holding a contest starting MONDAY
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellen-Degeneres-for-Parade-Marshall-of-2010-K-W-Oktoberfest-Parade/121211941239514?ref=ts
Want a hint? Waterpark fun might be in your future!
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Okay here I go wtih my stuff
MeFest ....
Should I wear the Tiara that day?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117631091615329
RSVP & leave a comment!

By the way we have a few vendor spots left. We're about 2 months away so you need to email me asap those2girls@writme.com

Saturday, July 10, 2010

July 2010 Family Events & FREE BURGERS FOR A YEAR????

Hi All!1st off YES SUMMER IS HERE!For a list of FREE splashpads http://www.kitchener.ca/visiting_kitchener/pools.html(you'll need to scroll down to the splashpads)
I'm also the ADMIN for http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellen-Degeneres-for-Parade-Marshall-of-2010-K-W-Oktoberfest-Parade/121211941239514?ref=ts& that means FUN STUFF (challenges etc)! Who's going to follow me there too?One of the challenges is to help Adele from 91.5 the Beat get on Regis & Kelly! Details are here http://www.facebook.com/pages/AdeleNewtonHelp-me-become-co-host-for-a-day-on-Regis-Kelly/132783870089442
Join in & see what we're up to tomorrow....Speaking of Tomorrow (Friday)...IRON MAN will be at the Grand Opening of the new Cambridge Best BuyDetails & times are here http://recp.mkt41.net/servlet/MailView?m=35557683&r=NDA1Mzc1OTczS0&j=NzcxNDkzMzAgS0&mt=1Scroll down to see (also Dora On Saturday)
Downtown Kitchener is hosting Cruise night Friday nighthttp://www.cruisingonking.ca/main.cfm?CFID=4932328&CFTOKEN=d77811e760f715d5-B4D1D96F-0080-2571-1BE28B4826600733
I also want to thank my pal Peggy for compiling a list & making things easier for me
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July 9 Cruising on King-Don McDougall Trio-the museum 11:30am-1: 30pm-Aron al Duo-Latin 4:30pm – 6:30pm – the museumFree Swim, Lyle Hallman 3pm-5pmFamily Flicks @ KPL main (Jumanji) 1:30pmJuly 10 Live Weekend, Kitchener Market, Ken Lewis 11am-1pm Turkish Festival, Waterloo Public Square 10am-7pmArts in the Park, Waterloo Park West 11am-7pmForbes Park Music Festival, Cambridge 10am- 10pmKPL Club@ Kitchener Market 9am-11amNon-Violence Festival, Victoria Park 12pm-9pmJuly 12 Skatium-Chicopee July 11 Earth Born 2010-Canadian Clay Class Gallery, 11am-6pmTurkish Festival, Waterloo Public Square 10am-7pmConcert, Waterloo Band Shell, Waterloo concert Band 7pm-8: 30pmArts in the Park, Waterloo Park West 11am-7pmA&W Cambridge South Shopping Centre, Crusin the DubConcert in the Park Centennial Park Cambridge 7pmSkatium-Chicopee July 12 Free Swim Cameron Heights 6:30pm-8pmA&W Victoria Street Kitchener, Crusin’ the DubSkatium-Chicopee July 13 Bingemans 50th AnniversaryKidsHop Kitchener Market 11-12Toonie Tuesdays Kitchener City Hall 6pm-8pmEclectic Tuesdays, Waterloo Public Square, James O-LSkatium-Chicopee July 14 Schuebbs-Live music, Kitchener Market 11:30am-1: 30pmRemote Control Boats, City Hall 6:30pm-8: 30pmFree Swim, Wilson Pool 2pm-4pmA&W Bleams Road Kitchener, Crusin’ the DubLions Pride@ Kitchener Market KPL, Family 11am Skatium-Chicopee July 15 Uptown Waterloo Thursday nights 12pm-12am – various events on KingKidsHop Kitchener Market 11pm-12pmFree Swim, Harry Class, 2pm-4: 30pmA&W Hespler Road, Cambridge, Crusin’ the DubSkatium-Chicopee July 16 Tone Rangers-Live music Kitchener Market 11:30pm-1: 30pmRibfest Craft Beer Show Victoria ParkUptown Waterloo Jazz FestivalFamily Flicks @ KPL main (Curious George 2) 1:30pmJuly 17 Live weekend, Kitchener Market, Erick Traplin 11am – 1pmRibfest Craft Beer Show - Victoria ParkUptown Waterloo Jazz FestivalKPL Club@ Kitchener Market 9am-11amKPL Main Library, Creative Writing Grades 3-6, 2:30pmJuly 18 Ribfest Craft Beer Show Victoria ParkFree Swim, Breihaupt Pool 3:30pm -5pmUptown waterloo Jazz FestivalEarth Born 2010-Canadian Clay Class Gallery, 11-6pmConcert, Waterloo Bandshell, Kitchener Musical Society, 7-8:30pmA&W Cambridge South Shopping Centre, Crusin the DubConcert in the Park Centennial Park Cambridge 7pmJuly 19 Skatium -Forest HeightsA&W Victoria Street Kitchener, Crusin the DubJuly 20 Skatium -Forest HeightsToonie Tuesdays City Hall 6:00pm -8:15pmEclectic Tuesdays, Waterloo Public Square, TBA
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Also July 18th fundraiser for Julie at Grand River Sports Medicine Centre in Kitchener (700 Strasburg Rd - Forest Glen Plaza) on July 18th, 2010. We are advertising it as a BBQ, and will have games for kids, raffles, silent auction items, and a craft/bake sale. All proceeds will go directly towards funding Julie's on-going care (we will not be donating it to charity).&

****Here's something fun Name the new Harvey's BurgerI named my OUTRAGEOUSLY EPIC Burger (Do you like the sound of that? Then give it an actual LIKE please) http://apps.facebook.com/harveys_nameandwin/burger.asp?ID=12779Then name your own
OKAY SEND ME COMMENTS ABOUT EVENTS YOU ATTENDED, because it's great motivation for our area to provide more events!
Keep Smiling!Lisa