MARIANAS TRENCH DOWN WITH WEBSTER ILLSCARLET Brantford Hockeyfest Contest

Those2Girls Meet Marianas Trench

You may remember this video from a couple of summers ago.


Basically we stalked Marianas Trench at the first Brantford Hockeyfest to get a T-shirt signed by Marianas Trench band members and as you can see from the video it was a success!  To see all the fun we had that day you can see our pics from the first annual Brantford Hockeyfest

Ready To Win?

This year we have even BIGGER NEWS!!!! 
We're Brantford Hockeyfest Ticket Ambassadors.  From Monday May 21, 2012 to Friday May 25, 2012 we will be giving away Tickets to Brantford Hockeyfest JUNE 3, 2012

The lineup that day includes

•  MARIANAS TRENCH
• DOWN WITH WEBSTER
• ILL SCARLET

on the main stage along with several other acts and a second stage with more bands you will enjoy!

How To Win

We'll be giving away pair of GENERAL ADMISSION tickets each day of the contest on Twitter as well as a pair of VIP area tickets here on this blog on Friday  May 25/12

** Note ** Tickets are ONLY for admission to the concert.  You must provide your own transportation, food/drink etc.  For more on what you can bring with you to Hockeyfest please read the Hockeyfest Info Page

To enter the daily draw make sure you are following @those2girls and @branthockeyfest  then tweet

I want @those2girls 2 send me 2 @branthockeyfest 2 see @mtrench #hockeyfest

Make sure to enter the draw for the pair of VIP area as well.  Just leave a comment on this blog of an event you found out about because of Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo along with your email in the comment so we can contact you.

To learn more about the event keep up with our Hockeyfest Updates on Facebook

Who knows you might end up in an awkward pic with a band member too!

Victoria Day, May Long Weekend, Fireworks, International Museum Day

BIG NEWS to add to our line up of local blogs/fan pages/group pages/social networking profiles we now have our own website
http://those2girls.ca/

Today
 Tuesday May 15 2012
We're hosting our LIKE LADDER for Pinterest Pages.  Info is can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/147157275400945

Thursday May 17 2012
91.5 The Beat is part of Corus Feeds Kids Day
http://www.corusent.com/home/Corporate/CorporateSocialResponsibility/CorusFeedsKids/tabid/2564/Default.aspx

Law Enforcement Torch Run
http://www.wrps.on.ca/event/law-enforcement-torch-run-25th-anniversary


Friday May 18 2012 is International Museum Day
We have lots of Museums in KW, but they all seem to be charging full price and nothing out of the ordinary planned that I can see (family wise)
If you know of something happening at a local museum Please Add It To The Comments

KW Kennel Club Show (all weekend)
http://www.kwkennelclub.ca/show_trials.htm & http://goo.gl/9gWmE have info, but I don't know if there is a cost to attend as a spectator

Saturday May 19 2012
Cineplex Family Favourites. Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50. A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation.  This week Jonah : A Veggie Tales movie is playing. A listing of all the Family Favorites can be found here http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx

Kids in Kilts Craft

Saturday, May 19, 2012
1 – 4pm
Location: McDougall Cottage
89 Grand Avenue, South
Summary: Kids in Kilts make "Stained Glass" windows to catch the spring sunshine. Free kids 3+. Phone number: 519-624-8250

Sunday May 20 2012
Play with Clay $8 per person http://waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=3087

*FIREWORKS* night at Mohawk Raceway http://www.woodbineentertainment.com/Mohawk/DiningandGroups/Pages/Fireworks%20Night.aspx


Victoria Day Monday May 21 2012


New Dundee events (Yes they will have* Fireworks * this year)
7:00am - Enjoy a hearty Firefighter breakfast and the community wide garage sales
10:00am - Come to the community park and shop and browse the arts and crafts displays
See antique cars
Savour a delicious BBQ lunch
Bid on the silent auction
12:00pm - Watch the Victoria day parade wind through the community streets to the park
Dusk - Entertainment and \*FIREWORKS* at the Doug Fisher Ball Park ( Community Center)

Also the town of Conestogo usually has *FIREWORKS* on Victoria Day



Fun Stuff - Daily Draws just one click & great gift cards to be won each day
http://www.todaysdraw.com/?invite=25937

140confONT events  http://140confontario.eventbrite.com/
Time to get your Early Bird Tickets for the #140confONT 2012

Our Pals Taylor Jones & Matt Scobel have joined forces to sell the DEAR PHOTOGRAPH book at CARBON COMPUTING (corner of King and Victoria St in Kitchener).  From what I hear it's the best PRICE & PLACE in KW to grab the local author's book  (there may even be a chance to get your copy signed)! http://dearphotograph.com/ & https://twitter.com/carbonationkw
Happy Victoria Day
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Mother's Day, Stratford Meetup, Waterloo Skatepark, Police Station Open House and other Things To Do in Kitchener Waterloo area

Tonight (Friday)

Get a sitter & join us for the #140confONT tweetup at Stratford Festival tonight at 6:30pm http://stratfest-eorg.eventbrite.com/ Also on that site you can buy tickets to tonight's showing of 42nd Street for $20 (yes I said $20 for a Stratford show- BETTER BE QUICK)


Saturday May12th

Mother's day tea 5 dollars for moms, kids under 2 free.. tea, cupcakes, crafts, flowers, make up and more at the Kitchener Market starting at 10am http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/

Moms and Grandmas ride the Waterloo Central Railway for free May 12th http://waterloocentralrailway.com/the-day-before-mothers-day-moms-ride-free

Police Station Open House at Waterloo Regional Police Headquarters
Free to attend w/Food Bank donations 10am-3pm
http://www.wrps.on.ca/event/police-week-open-house-headquarters

Waterloo Skatepark Grand Opening

WHERE · Father David Bauer Drive, in Waterloo Park, across from Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
WHEN · Saturday, May 12, 2012
TIME · 12pm - 4pm
Waterloo Skatepark Grand Opening – May 12, 12-4pm
-skateboarding competitions
-watch and meet Canadian pro team, Red Star
- live DJ
-tons of giveaways by major brands
-Vans is providing a fundraising BBQ with all proceeds going to ROOF
Everyone welcome

I also heard on 91.5 The Beat that there will be a RECYCLE YOUR ELECTRONICS event at the TD Canada Trust on Ira Needles

Sunday May 13th

Mother's Day

The Waterloo Concert Band proudly presents A Mother's Day Concert Sunday May 13th at 2 pm Knox Presbyterian Church 50 Erb St West Admission is by voluntary donation to the band. Tax receipts available for donations over $25 There will be door prize draws for the mothers in attendance http://www.waterlooband.com/

Discount admission to African Lion Safari w/coupon http://www.lionsafari.com/promotions/p69

If you know of more events please add them to the comments!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Star Wars Day, Free Comic Book Day and other Family Activities

Two of my Favorite Days are happening BACK TO BACK this year!
Star Wars Day ( May the Fourth Be With You) & Free Comic Book Day!

Friday May 4th

is Star Wars Day & if you are wondering the back story you can find it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day
If you're looking for stuff to post on that day I've created quite a collection here http://pinterest.com/those2girls/star-wars/

May 4th is also Cinco de Mayo & there is a celebration at Kitchener City Hall from 11:30am-1:30pm http://www.kitchener.ca/en/newslist/index.aspx?newsId=PlUsW56KjbbYk5xpHDpgSVjgweQuAleQuAl

Saturday May 5th

 Cinco de Mayo celebration heads up to the Kitchener Market
Kitchener Market will have Latin cultural activities for the whole family, including a mariachi band and cultural crafts by Crystal and Liam of Trash Theatre. There will also be cooking classes for children and adults, featuring Mexican menu items. Live entertainment starts at 10 a.m.

Also on Saturday http://www.polishday.ca/
Doors open at noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, and festivities continue until 8:00 pm. Entry to the event is $4This festival celebrates the Polish culture and contributions to the community, while giving the local Polish-Canadians an opportunity to thank Waterloo Region — for the first time a portion of the proceeds will be supporting the Grand River Hospital Paediatric Unit.

Mannheim Penny Carnival

Saturday, May 5, 2012
9am – 12pm
Location: Mannheim Mennonite Church
Mannheim, ON
Summary: Fun for all children! Proceeds to go to MCC-Penny Power. 'Change for Change'.
http://www.mannheimmennonite.ca/


& did I mention it's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!!! All the area book stores will have special edition FREE COMIC DAY COMICS to hand out.  They are always fantastic titles with something for everyone!
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
Comic Book Stores in KW are

J&J Superstore

230 Weber St. N.
Waterloo, 519-725-0443

Lookin For Heroes
93 Ontario St. S. Kitchener 519-570-0873

Carry On Comics
32 King St N Waterloo 516-886-4267

I know in the past some book stores have participated in this as well.  If you know somewhere that is taking part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, please add it to the comments!

Sunday May 6th

Gluten Free Shopping Day

Sunday, May 6, 2012
11am – 4pm
Location: Bingemans Conference Centre
425 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener, 
Summary: 20+ vendors and information booths. Vendor samples and shopping day discounts. Free to CCA members, non-members $5 or donation to the Food Bank.


Stuff for the Adults!
Happening Friday, Saturday & Sunday http://grandelicious.ca/ remember this is a 19+ event

#140confONT events MORE EVENT LISTINGS!!! http://140confontario.eventbrite.com/

Meetups are FREE to attend & EARLY BIRD tickets are now available for the CONFERENCE happening in KW Sept 27! Don't miss out on the discount!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa



 

Earth Day Activites & More in Kitchener Waterloo

Happy Earth Day Everyone! Kitchener Market Celebrates Earth Day 10am-12:30pm Kids get to take a plant for free https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150750856654656&set=a.10150708958164656.422725.61828104655&type=1&theater

Tim Hortons Community Clean up * - Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.- noon, McLennan Park (Ottawa and Strasburg).
 Kitchener Natural Areas Events *- Saturday, April 21, 1 - 4 p.m., Huron Natural Area for a free, family Earth Day event each year, featuring hands-on educational activities.
There's also info about a bus shuttle here http://www.kitchener.ca/earthday
There is also a Tim Horton's Clean Up at Waterloo Park Young St & Albert St Entrance, 10am-Noon

& after all that hard work, why night get a sitter & treat yourself to a night out! http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx

Happening in April @Bingemans Those2Girls will be there! Will you?

SUNDAY (Official EARTH DAY)
https://www.facebook.com/events/253430704747182/
 Steckle Farm's FREE Earth Day event Sunday April 22, 10am-4pm Lots of hands on activities & fun entertainment for everyone!


Looking Ahead

Celebrate Waterloo Earth Day® on Saturday April 28th in Waterloo ! Join us from 10:00am to 2:00pm for FREE family fun at the Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Celebrate the world we live in through action and awareness: plant one of 1,000 trees/shrubs and enjoy a variety of free, hands-on educational activities! Go Wild with a traditional Drum Circle, build a bird house or meet the Nature Centre critters! Get wet with lots of fun water activities or explore nature and agriculture in our own backyard! *** Take note that this is next week, not April 21 ***

Other Great News
City of Waterloo has opened up FREE WiFi (we're especially excited about the Wat. Rec Complex getting is!) http://www.waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=78&mid=526&def=News%20Article%20View&ItemId=1795
If you love Social Media the way we do, you're going to get a kick out of this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILUyzeeFkk&feature=youtu.be

How Many of These people do you follow?
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Earth Day, Pancake Breakfast to Support Grand River Hospital & More Stuff2Do in KW

13th Annual “Eat to Beat Cancer” Pancake Breakfast

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012 8:00AM-11:00AM
SWISS CHALET WEBER ST. N. WATERLOO
TICKETS $6 AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
As you know over the years I've always listed the Kool FM Poster Boy events.  This is the info about this year's Pancake Breakfast https://www.facebook.com/events/287668954634278/
To find out about this year's Grand River Hospital's event and how you can help please visit http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/it_s_kool_to_care_day/1202/

FUN STUFF

#kwawesome 's own @TJ & @DEARPHOTOGRAPH is currently in 2nd place for a WEBBY AWARD!!!! Let's help this hometown fella out!
It does take a couple of steps that can be done in under a minute 

Go to the page register with email http://pv.webbyawards.com/ballot/31 (pick username, email & password) Then a captcha shows up. Then you have to verify, then you can login & vote!
You'll know it worked when it shows what "PLACE" Dear Photograph is in (currently in 2nd)

COUPON ALERT!!
Wagjag for Dairy Queen/Orange Julius at Fairview Mall
http://t.co/Icxs1ZdA

Looking Ahead

April 21st
Fundraiser (also looking for prize donations)
http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx
Happening in April @Bingemans
Those2Girls will be there! Will you?

https://www.facebook.com/events/253430704747182/
Steckle Farm's FREE Earth Day event
Sunday April 22, 10am-4pm
Lots of hands on activities & fun entertainment for everyone!

www.polishday.ca
Doors open at noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, and festivities continue until 8:00 pm. Entry to the event is $4This festival celebrates the Polish culture and contributions to the community, while giving the local Polish-Canadians an opportunity to thank Waterloo Region — for the first time a portion of the proceeds will be supporting the Grand River Hospital Paediatric Unit.

Stuff for the Adults!
#140confONT events MORE EVENT LISTINGS!!! http://140confontario.eventbrite.com/
Meetups are FREE to attend & EARLY BIRD tickets are now available for the CONFERENCE happeing in KW Sept 27!  Don't miss out on the discount!

Easter Activities in Kitchener Waterloo Area and Earth Day Events

Thursday April 5th
PARENTS NIGHT OUT at Chateau Des Charmes
http://140meetup2.eventbrite.com/
(Psst chances are you have the next day off work)

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Lots of activities at Waterloo Region Museum this week (DOON) http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/media/30615/gallery%20apr%202-8.pdf

Good Friday April 6th
Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs and their Families, FUNDRAISER FOR National Services Dogs
Bingemans in Kitchener425 Bingemans Centre DriveRegistration begins at 10:00 a.m., Hunt begins at 11:00 a.m.
$20 per family
http://www.gifttool.com/athon/AthonDetails?ID=1327&AID=1809

Some shops are open in the Village of St. Jacobs & St Jacob's Outlet on Good Friday
(maybe a LEGO outlet trip?)

Saturday April 7th
9am-11am
Kitchener Market spend the morning with the Easter Bunny! Crafts and treats included too! FREE
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150705224789656&set=a.10150401586214656.379515.61828104655&type=1&theater

18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus Museum. Saturday April 7th at 10:00am. Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener. For more information call 519-742-7752.

Sheridan Nurseries Easter Egg Hunt http://www.sheridannurseries.com/events/event/easter_egg_event
Easter Bunny Train
http://waterloocentralrailway.com/easter-bunny-train-%E2%97%8F-waterloo-to-st-jacobs-and-return-%E2%97%8F-april-7-2012-1000am

Easter Sunday April 8th
Village of St. Jacobs & St. Jacobs outlet shops are open Noon to 5:30pm (Lego store fun?)

THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener) is open Noon-5pm http://www.themuseum.ca/calendar.htm

Looking Ahead

Earth Day

In celebration of the film’s release, Disneynature has joined forces with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada for a “See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees” program where for every moviegoer who sees the film on opening week, a donation will be made to JGI Canada to help protect chimpanzees and their habitats, now and into the future.

In the spirit of the film, and to further do our part to help protect these amazing animals, we are launching a “’Like’ Us, Save Chimps” program on our Walt Disney Studios Canada Facebook page today – and we need your help!

If we can reach 22,000 “likes” on our Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyStudiosCanada ) by Sunday, April 22^nd – Earth Day, we will adopt two orphaned chimpanzees through the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Chimp Guardian Program. Our two certificates of adoption will later be shared with our fans on our Facebook wall.

STEP 1:

“Like” Walt Disney Studios Canada’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyStudiosCanada .

STEP 2:
“Share” the post on our page about the “’Like’ Us, Save Chimps” campaign.
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April 21st
Fundraiser (also looking for prize donations)
http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx
Happening in April @Bingemans
Those2Girls will be there! Will you?