March Madness

Hello All
**Remember that this Tuesday is International Women's Day (aka very special #TiaraTUESDAY) & Pancake Tuesday as well**
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Make-A-Wish Go Blue, Go Bald
Saturday, March 5, 2011
1 – 4pm
Location: Region of Waterloo International Airport
Breslau, Summary: Make A Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario is holding its annual Go Blue, Go Bald fundraiser. Supporters are invited to loose their February blues by shaving their heads. It's all to aid Make A Wish in their goal to continue granting wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. For further information please see the website provided below.
Website: http://www.makeawishswo.org/
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Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Saturday, March 5
2pm – Sunday, March 6, 2011
2pm
Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre
24 Water St. S.
Cambridge, Summary: KW Children's Drama Workshop's version of the Academy Award winning animated feature. We will be collecting change for a Children's Wish Foundation and selling Amber's Bracelets for Cancer. Public Performances on Saturday March 5th at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday March 6th at 2pm. For tickets/more information please call the phone number provided below or email info@kwchildrensdrama.org .
Cost: Adult $15; Student/Senior $12; Children under 12 $10; eyeGO with ID $5
Phone number: 519-954-5931
Website: http://www.kwchildrensdrama.org/
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Play with Clay
Sunday, March 6, 2011
1 – 4pm
Location: The Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline St. N.
Waterloo,
Summary: Join us for an open clay studio experience designed for families, friends, couples or time alone with your creative self! Space is limited, first-come, first-serve. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session to ensure your spot. 1st session: 1-2:15pm, 2nd session: 2:30-4pm. You'll be amazed at what you can create!
Cost: $7.00 (glazing included)
Phone number: 519-746-1882
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Speaker Series Matthew Teitelbaum
Sunday, March 6, 2011
1:30pm
Location: The Museum
10 King Street, West
Kitchener, ON
Summary: Presenting Canada: A New Narrative at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Website: http://www.themuseum.ca/
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Child Witness Centre Pancake Luncheon
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
12 – 1:30pm
Location: Delta
105 King Street, East
Kitchener, Summary: It's that time of year again! Mmm...pancakes! The buffet includes pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, fruit and tea/coffee. Call to reserve your seat. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds going to the Child Witness Centre. We hope to see you there!
Cost: $11.00 per person
Phone number: 519-744-0904
Website: http://www.childwitness.com/
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Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
5 – 7pm
Location: Christ the King United Church
167 Thaler Avenue
Kitchener, ONChrist the King United Church
167 Thaler Avenue
Kitchener, ON
Summary: Pay at the door!
Cost: Adults $6.00, children 6-12 $2.50, children 5 years and under Free.
Phone number: 519-748-6208
Website: ctking.net
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In Case You're Curious Exhibit
Wednesday, March 9 – Friday, April 29, 2011
Location: Conestoga Mall
between Galaxy Cinema & The Bay
Waterloo, Summary: This free exhibit is an artifact adventure showcasing unusual and odd objects found in the collection. For further information please see the phone number and website provided below.
Phone number: 519-885-8828
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Community Health and Wellness Fair
Thursday, March 10, 2011
5 – 7pm
Location: School of Pharmacy
University of Waterloo
Summary: The Community Health Fair will provide members of the Kitchener-Waterloo community with an opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of health topics. Community members can also bring expired, or otherwise unusable medications, to the Health Fair for safe disposal. Light refreshments and door prizes will also be offered. Onsite parking is not available. Please use public transit or access downtown city lots.

(I think this is the building at King & Victoria in Kitchener)
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The Walkable, Bikeable Waterloo Forum
Thursday, March 10, 2011
7 – 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo City Hall, in council chambers
100 Regina St. S., the 3rd floor
Waterloo,
Summary: Join the conversation about making the City of Waterloo a livable community for all, including pedestrians and cyclists. This event will be facilitated by Gil Penalosa of 8-80 Cities, a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on creating people friendly cities. Register by March 7 by email roads@waterloo.ca or call Helen at the phone number provided below with your name, organization, phone number and email address.
Phone number: 519-747-8620
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/
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Looking Ahead

Canstruction
Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, March 20, 2011
Location: Conestoga Mall
550 King Street, North
Waterloo,
Summary: Canstruction is a foodraising event that brings teams of engineers, designers, architects and students together to compete in designing and building intricate sculptures from thousands of cans of food. All of the cans/building materials are then donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo region and used to feed individuals in our community.
Website: http://www.thefoodbank.ca/

I also read that on March 12th the new Sobeys at Ira Needles will be having a free decorate a cupcake day. I believe it's from 11am-2pm
& of course

MeFest on April 9th (it's on your calendar RIGHT?)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885


I'll be doing a separate blast for March Break. Hopefully Facebook will fix the inbox messaging glitch & I can do a proper group message.

As for now, I hope the use of my Jedi Facebook Powers was able to help some of you plan your Family Fun!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa