I feel the world finally learning to rally to help those in need.
I know there is so much more that can be done, but this is my contribution.
Dollarama Stuff
Yes you heard right stuff from Dollarama will help those in need.
Yesterday @Flourishflorals tweeted this link
http://mcc.org/kits/relief
Which had this info
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MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits as part of its response to the Haiti earthquake. Thank you for joining this response. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and disasters. In recent years, kits have been sent to Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, Indonesia and Honduras.
Contents (NEW items only)
4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping)
1 plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag)
4 large bars of laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands; contact your local MCC warehouse with questions)
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box)
4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging)
4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors)
2 wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm)
1 fingernail clipper
1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)
Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to one of the drop-off locations in Canada or the U.S. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.
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Looking at the list I realized I can purchase a majority of it at Dollarama. So that's what I did!
I got everything except the laundry soap bars. They have them, but they are unwrapped, so I'll get some at the grocery store tomorrow.
I spent less than $20 for all of this.
I hope to drop it off early this week
(the site lists all the drop off locations)
So even when you think you're little donation is just a drop in the bucket, look how much my drop will provide!
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Hi Everyone
Here's some new stuff
If you have time today (Saturday)
"Carwash for Haiti" being held by our Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters Assoc @ the Columbia Station.... 10 to 2 today.
Also I went to Dollarama & got all of this stuff
(except the laundry soap bars because there's aren't packaged, so I'll grab them at the grocery store) the Dollarama purchase was less than $20 http://mcc.org/kits/relief
There's drop off locations listed for both Kitchener & Waterloo
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Now here's some fun stuff
Kitchener might make it onto the new Monopoly game!(no Cambridge or Waterloo choice, so we hope all of you will vote KITCHENER)
http://www.monopolyvote.ca/en_CA/world
On the right side of the page you'll need to click LOG IN
Then you need to create a password (just email & a password), after you log in, go back to main page & scroll down to Kitchener. Click on Kitchener. A box will pop up with some info about Kitchener, then click ADD TO MY CITIES. After that the main page will show up again & at the bottom of the screen you'll see a red box that says VOTE, so click that & you'll have to confirm you picked KITCHENER by typing in the code box letters. I think you can vote daily.
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Also currently the East Side Marios on Highland Rd has Kids Eat Free Monday to Wednesday.
They also have a WINNERS promotion as well.
So last week I took my son, he ate for free & our Winning Ticket gave us a free dessert for our next visit.
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This event is a Women Only (sorry NO kids event) for tomorrow, Sunday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=430499390262&ref=ts
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plus family events I posted last week which can be seen on
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2010/01/shake-off-those-january-blahs-esteem.html (you'll need to scroll down a bit, as the 1st few have passed)
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Of course I'd love it if all of you would take a second & RSVP to this
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&index=1
& please invite all of your friends you think would want to attend this fun day!
THANKS FOR TAKING A SECOND & DOING THAT FOR ME!
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Here's some new stuff
If you have time today (Saturday)
"Carwash for Haiti" being held by our Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters Assoc @ the Columbia Station.... 10 to 2 today.
Also I went to Dollarama & got all of this stuff
(except the laundry soap bars because there's aren't packaged, so I'll grab them at the grocery store) the Dollarama purchase was less than $20 http://mcc.org/kits/relief
There's drop off locations listed for both Kitchener & Waterloo
-----------------
Now here's some fun stuff
Kitchener might make it onto the new Monopoly game!(no Cambridge or Waterloo choice, so we hope all of you will vote KITCHENER)
http://www.monopolyvote.ca/en_CA/world
On the right side of the page you'll need to click LOG IN
Then you need to create a password (just email & a password), after you log in, go back to main page & scroll down to Kitchener. Click on Kitchener. A box will pop up with some info about Kitchener, then click ADD TO MY CITIES. After that the main page will show up again & at the bottom of the screen you'll see a red box that says VOTE, so click that & you'll have to confirm you picked KITCHENER by typing in the code box letters. I think you can vote daily.
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Also currently the East Side Marios on Highland Rd has Kids Eat Free Monday to Wednesday.
They also have a WINNERS promotion as well.
So last week I took my son, he ate for free & our Winning Ticket gave us a free dessert for our next visit.
------------------------
This event is a Women Only (sorry NO kids event) for tomorrow, Sunday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=430499390262&ref=ts
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plus family events I posted last week which can be seen on
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2010/01/shake-off-those-january-blahs-esteem.html (you'll need to scroll down a bit, as the 1st few have passed)
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Of course I'd love it if all of you would take a second & RSVP to this
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&index=1
& please invite all of your friends you think would want to attend this fun day!
THANKS FOR TAKING A SECOND & DOING THAT FOR ME!
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Shake off those January Blahs! Esteem Workshop, Family Literacy Day....
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The Nonviolence Festival
In celebration of the life of an iconic figure about positive social change, Waterloo Region's Non-Violence Festival will be holding the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010.
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda.
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Perhaps for some with older children
WISE Public Lecture Series
Public Lecture with Dr. Alistair Miller! Complimentary refreshments will be served at 5:30pm. Kicking Our CO2 Addiction: Difficult but doable; dither or deploy. FREE lecture! Presented by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy University of Waterloo Campus! Map & driving directions http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php Visitor parking is available in Lot N.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm.
Location: University of Waterloo, Davis Centre Rm DC 1302.
Website: http://www.wise.uwaterloo.ca/seminar.html
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23rd KW Regional Spelling Bee Competition-Registration now open!!!
Registration: November 2009 to February 2010. Registration fee: $20, includes Study Manual, coaching & SpellPal Membership. Registration Venue & Contacts: Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School, 600 Erb St. W. Waterloo 519-886-6510. Call 519-954-0710 or 519-886-0802. Email: kwsepllingbee@gmail.com
Coaching session: March 27 & April 3, 2010. Regional Competition: April 10, 2010. Ontario Championship May 2010.
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Sensational Saturdays Morning Enrichment Camps
Six weeks of challenging activities for gifted students in Grades 1-8 in an action packed environment!
Dates: January 23, 2010 to February 27, 2010.
Time: 9am to 12noon.
Location: F. of Ed., WLU.
Website: www.wlu.ca/leap
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Dove Mother and Daughter Self-Esteem Workshop. Join the Kingsdale Community Centre for a great two hour workshop all about you. Pre-registration is required. Workshop will take place on January 23, 2010 1-3 p.m. at 80 Wilson Avenue 519-748-6463
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Big event at Conestoga Mall for Family Literacy Day Jan 31st
http://www.shopping.ca/getmallevent?id=17558&mallid=cns
Actual family literacy day is January 27th, might want to check your local schools, book stores & libraries for events as well (& send them on to me for posting -thanks)
The theme this year is sing for literacy
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/system/files/SFLToolkit-standalone.pdf
additional events are listed here
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/fld/2010/
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Free Community Skate
Join your neighbours and Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy for a free community skate on the Kitchener Rangers home ice! Warm refreshments will be served.
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010.
Time: 1pm to 3pm.
Location: Kitchener Auditorium, Dom Cardillo Arena.
Website: www.johnmilloy.onmpp.ca
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The Nonviolence Festival
In celebration of the life of an iconic figure about positive social change, Waterloo Region's Non-Violence Festival will be holding the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010.
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda.
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Perhaps for some with older children
WISE Public Lecture Series
Public Lecture with Dr. Alistair Miller! Complimentary refreshments will be served at 5:30pm. Kicking Our CO2 Addiction: Difficult but doable; dither or deploy. FREE lecture! Presented by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy University of Waterloo Campus! Map & driving directions http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php Visitor parking is available in Lot N.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm.
Location: University of Waterloo, Davis Centre Rm DC 1302.
Website: http://www.wise.uwaterloo.ca/seminar.html
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23rd KW Regional Spelling Bee Competition-Registration now open!!!
Registration: November 2009 to February 2010. Registration fee: $20, includes Study Manual, coaching & SpellPal Membership. Registration Venue & Contacts: Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School, 600 Erb St. W. Waterloo 519-886-6510. Call 519-954-0710 or 519-886-0802. Email: kwsepllingbee@gmail.com
Coaching session: March 27 & April 3, 2010. Regional Competition: April 10, 2010. Ontario Championship May 2010.
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Sensational Saturdays Morning Enrichment Camps
Six weeks of challenging activities for gifted students in Grades 1-8 in an action packed environment!
Dates: January 23, 2010 to February 27, 2010.
Time: 9am to 12noon.
Location: F. of Ed., WLU.
Website: www.wlu.ca/leap
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Dove Mother and Daughter Self-Esteem Workshop. Join the Kingsdale Community Centre for a great two hour workshop all about you. Pre-registration is required. Workshop will take place on January 23, 2010 1-3 p.m. at 80 Wilson Avenue 519-748-6463
------------
Big event at Conestoga Mall for Family Literacy Day Jan 31st
http://www.shopping.ca/getmallevent?id=17558&mallid=cns
Actual family literacy day is January 27th, might want to check your local schools, book stores & libraries for events as well (& send them on to me for posting -thanks)
The theme this year is sing for literacy
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/system/files/SFLToolkit-standalone.pdf
additional events are listed here
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/fld/2010/
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Free Community Skate
Join your neighbours and Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy for a free community skate on the Kitchener Rangers home ice! Warm refreshments will be served.
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010.
Time: 1pm to 3pm.
Location: Kitchener Auditorium, Dom Cardillo Arena.
Website: www.johnmilloy.onmpp.ca
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
FREE event in Waterloo, Mayor's Levee, & upcoming events including MeFest
Mayor's New Year's Levee
Enjoy free food, while quantities last, skating, children's activities, live musical entertainment, Happy Space Clowns and performances by the K-W Skating Club. a free Grand River Transit shuttle will run from Conestoga Mall to RIM Park. Call 519-585-7555 for more details.
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm.
Location: RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue, Waterloo. For more information call 519-747-8700. Website: www.waterloo.ca
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Upcoming
Francopalooza-A Night to Celebrate French Culture
For parents and students who are interested in learning more about french culture around the world, and the french immersion program at KCI. There will be food, activities and live entertainment! Admission is free!
Date: January 12, 2010.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, 787 King St. W. Kitchener.
For more information call 519-745-6851 or email francopalozza@hotmail.com
Website: http://kci.wrdsb.on.ca/
Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is ushering in the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Featuring a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. It will be snowboarding and skiing, sponsored by Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort. This will include ski fittings, a chance to meet Olympic ski athletes and extreme sports demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 5pm.
Location: Waterloo Public Square.
Website: www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
Sunday Brunch
Ladies Auxiliary are having their Sunday Brunch!
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010.
Time: 10am to 1pm.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530, 19 regina St. N. Waterloo. Elevator to third floor.
Cost: Adults $8, children $4.
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& of course our MEETUP at MeFest
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
Remember to RSVP for your FREEBIES!!!!!!
We'd love for you to MeetUP with us!
Enjoy free food, while quantities last, skating, children's activities, live musical entertainment, Happy Space Clowns and performances by the K-W Skating Club. a free Grand River Transit shuttle will run from Conestoga Mall to RIM Park. Call 519-585-7555 for more details.
Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010.
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm.
Location: RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue, Waterloo. For more information call 519-747-8700. Website: www.waterloo.ca
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Upcoming
Francopalooza-A Night to Celebrate French Culture
For parents and students who are interested in learning more about french culture around the world, and the french immersion program at KCI. There will be food, activities and live entertainment! Admission is free!
Date: January 12, 2010.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, 787 King St. W. Kitchener.
For more information call 519-745-6851 or email francopalozza@hotmail.com
Website: http://kci.wrdsb.on.ca/
Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is ushering in the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Featuring a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. It will be snowboarding and skiing, sponsored by Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort. This will include ski fittings, a chance to meet Olympic ski athletes and extreme sports demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 5pm.
Location: Waterloo Public Square.
Website: www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
Sunday Brunch
Ladies Auxiliary are having their Sunday Brunch!
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010.
Time: 10am to 1pm.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530, 19 regina St. N. Waterloo. Elevator to third floor.
Cost: Adults $8, children $4.
___________
& of course our MEETUP at MeFest
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
Remember to RSVP for your FREEBIES!!!!!!
We'd love for you to MeetUP with us!
Friday, January 1, 2010
January 2010 is here!
Sun Jan 03, 2010
Welcome to 2010 Everyone!
Just 10 more days to enter our contest!
http://www.mefest.blogspot.com/
Who knows what you'll win!?!
Here's some events that might interest you this week!
Mayor Carl Zehr and city council will host the annual New Year's Levee. The levee is free-- and the perfect place for residents to visit with friends, families, neighbours and council members.
The Kitchener Musical Society Band will perform musical favourites in the rotunda; while the students of Growing in the Arts School of Dramatic and Cinema Arts will perform a variety of short skits.
Refreshments, donated by Bingemans; and the chance to win door prizes.
Start Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Kitchener City Hall, Civic Square
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Family Day at rare
This is a free event! Please note that donations to rare are always welcome!
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010.
Time: 12pm to 2pm.
Location: rare admin. office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. For more information call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit www.raresites.org
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Cape Farewell Exhibit: The Arctic Comes to rare
This is a free event. Please note that donations to rare are always welcome.
Dates: Monday, January 4, 2010 to Monday, February 1, 2010.
Location: rare Admin. Office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. Call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit the website at www.raresites.org
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Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is ushering in the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Featuring a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. The fun gets underway with hockey skills training and demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 5pm.
Location: Waterloo Public Square.
Website: www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
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Mayor's New Year's Leveer
Start Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
End Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Mayor Brenda Halloran and Council invite you to the 2010 New Year’s Levee Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RIM Park, 2001 University Ave., Waterloo.
Enjoy free food, while quantities last, skating, children’s activities, live musical entertainment, Happy Space Clowns and performances by the K-W Skating Club.
A free Grand River Transit shuttle will run from Conestoga Mall to RIM
Park
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Also make sure to RSVP for your Freebies!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
If you're coming we need to know so that the vendors will provide enough freebies for EVERYONE!
Off to start a great 2010!
Would love to hear what your plans are.
Lisa
Welcome to 2010 Everyone!
Just 10 more days to enter our contest!
http://www.mefest.blogspot.com/
Who knows what you'll win!?!
Here's some events that might interest you this week!
Mayor Carl Zehr and city council will host the annual New Year's Levee. The levee is free-- and the perfect place for residents to visit with friends, families, neighbours and council members.
The Kitchener Musical Society Band will perform musical favourites in the rotunda; while the students of Growing in the Arts School of Dramatic and Cinema Arts will perform a variety of short skits.
Refreshments, donated by Bingemans; and the chance to win door prizes.
Start Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Kitchener City Hall, Civic Square
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Family Day at rare
This is a free event! Please note that donations to rare are always welcome!
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010.
Time: 12pm to 2pm.
Location: rare admin. office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. For more information call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit www.raresites.org
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Cape Farewell Exhibit: The Arctic Comes to rare
This is a free event. Please note that donations to rare are always welcome.
Dates: Monday, January 4, 2010 to Monday, February 1, 2010.
Location: rare Admin. Office, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge. Call 519-650-9336 ext 125 or visit the website at www.raresites.org
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Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is ushering in the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Featuring a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. The fun gets underway with hockey skills training and demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010.
Time: 2pm to 5pm.
Location: Waterloo Public Square.
Website: www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
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Mayor's New Year's Leveer
Start Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
End Date: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Mayor Brenda Halloran and Council invite you to the 2010 New Year’s Levee Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
RIM Park, 2001 University Ave., Waterloo.
Enjoy free food, while quantities last, skating, children’s activities, live musical entertainment, Happy Space Clowns and performances by the K-W Skating Club.
A free Grand River Transit shuttle will run from Conestoga Mall to RIM
Park
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Also make sure to RSVP for your Freebies!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
If you're coming we need to know so that the vendors will provide enough freebies for EVERYONE!
Off to start a great 2010!
Would love to hear what your plans are.
Lisa