Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Years Eve 2011 and What to do in Kitchener Waterloo in 2012

What are you doing New Year's Eve?



I can't stop watching it (must be the Tiara)

I'm here to help you answer that for our group of KW area friends!

New Year's Eve
Kitchener New Year's Eve Party

Saturday, December 31, 2011
4pm – 12am
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West
Kitchener Ontario
Summary: Ring in the New Year downtown at Kitchener City Hall from 4 pm-midnight!
Family Fun 4-6 pm
Featuring Eric Traplin@5 pm
Crafts and Kiddie Countdown @6pm
Featured Performers:
8-9 pm Alisha Nauth
9-10:30 pm WBRB featuring Jimmy Boudreau
10:30-12 a.m. Shawn Kellerman
Phone number: 519-741-2547
Website: http://www.newyearsevekitchener.ca/

Waterloo Public Square Family Celebration Event

Saturday, December 31, 2011
6 – 10pm
Location: Waterloo Public Square
75 King Street, South
Waterloo,
Summary: Free hot chocolate, facing painting, DJ Skate Party by Thunderstorm Productions, Special early New Year Celebration at 9pm featuring fireworks by FXWorx Inc! Tim Holland, the Puppet tamer and his hilarious friends will be host for the evening.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Rim Park

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre
2001 University Avenue, East
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Skate on the Pillers and Optimist Rinks from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
101 Father David Bauer Drive
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Swim at the Swimplex from 7-8:30pm. Family Skate on the Sunlife Arena from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Day

Mayor's Levee in Cambridge
Mayor Doug Craig & Members of Cambridge City Council...invite the community to help them ring in the New Year!
A New Year's Day Levee will be held on the second floor of Historic City Hall,46 Dickson Street, Cambridge.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm.
Feel free to drop in for some light refreshments!
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1543
Make sure to check out the Christmas Fantasy in Victoria Park http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/ChristmasFantasy.asp
& the Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park
http://wondersofwinter.ca/

Stuff to do while the kids are still on Christmas Break

Take a day trip to the Canadian Heritage War Plane Museum (close to Hamilton) & here's a discount http://www.wagjag.com/?w=55721&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc I've been told by many families this is a very fun place.

Free Tim Horton's Skating times (organized by arena) http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2011/12/tim-hortons-free-skate-info-for.html

So while your on the computer and looking for something to watch, I found this Google Year In Review
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-according-to-google.html
What do you remember most about 2011 ?  Leave a comment!

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Beauty And The Beast In 3D Contest for KW

It's the tale as old as time....... with an upgrade
This January Walt Disney pictures is RE-releasing Beauty And The Beast in a Disney Digital 3D version


Now you have a chance to win tickets to the PRE-SCREENING
 on Saturday, January 7th at 10:00 AM at the Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo



I'm excited to see the BE OUR GUEST sequence in this format!


Want to BE OUR@Those2Girls) GUEST at the screening?

Then make sure to leave a comment  here or on our Facebook Group page of your favorite Disney Song, along with your email so we can contact you if you win!  The contest runs until Dec 31, 2011 and the winners will be contacted on the first day of 2012





Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas Break, Free Tim Horton's Skate, #KWFestivus & New Year's Activities in KW

We're still collecting prizes for #KWFestivus. If you have something to contribute please leave a comment or email fostermcdonald@rogers.com


You must be 19+ to attend this event http://guestlistapp.com/events/81471 
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 Looking for Tim Horton's Free Skate info for KW arenas?


http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2011/12/tim-hortons-free-skate-info-for.html
(sorted by arena)
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Remember that both Victoria Park & Waterloo Park have their Christmas lights up!
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New Year's Eve

Kitchener New Year's Eve Party

Saturday, December 31, 2011
4pm – 12am
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West
Kitchener Ontario
Summary: Ring in the New Year downtown at Kitchener City Hall from 4 pm-midnight!
Family Fun 4-6 pm
Featuring Eric Traplin@5 pm
Crafts and Kiddie Countdown @6pm
Featured Performers:
8-9 pm Alisha Nauth
9-10:30 pm WBRB featuring Jimmy Boudreau
10:30-12 a.m. Shawn Kellerman
Phone number: 519-741-2547
Website: http://www.newyearsevekitchener.ca/

Waterloo Public Square Family Celebration Event

Saturday, December 31, 2011
6 – 10pm
Location: Waterloo Public Square
75 King Street, South
Waterloo, 
Summary: Free hot chocolate, facing painting, DJ Skate Party by Thunderstorm Productions, Special early New Year Celebration at 9pm featuring fireworks by FXWorx Inc! Tim Holland, the Puppet tamer and his hilarious friends will be host for the evening.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Rim Park

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre
2001 University Avenue, East
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Skate on the Pillers and Optimist Rinks from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
101 Father David Bauer Drive
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Swim at the Swimplex from 7-8:30pm. Family Skate on the Sunlife Arena from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

FUN STUFF
Here are some great contests from our friends!
Mabel's Label's giveaway!
http://mybigbluworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/good-morning-everyone-here-is.html#more

Spike Mobile's Countdown 2 Christmas Contest
http://spikemobile.net/countdown-to-christmas-2011/

Enjoy your Christmas & if you hear about more activities make sure to post them on our FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Trains, GO Trains & more fun stuff to do in KW

Dec 16-18th
Living Nativity -Freedom House Brantford
http://freedomhousebrantford.blogspot.com/

Waterloo Central Railway Santa Train

Saturday, December 17, 2011 (&Sunday)
12 – 1pm
Location: Waterloo Station, City of Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information Centre
10 Father David Bauer Dr
Waterloo, Summary: Ride the rails with Santa Claus! Sing your favourite carols, as you enjoy cookies and a hot drink while you wait for Santa to visit you at your seat. All tickets $15+HST. Children 2 and under ride free. Advance purchase of tickets recommended either online or at our Waterloo Station.
Phone number: 519-885-2297
Website: http://www.waterloocentralrailway.com/ 

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Kitchener Market

on Saturday, December 17th from 8:00am-9:30am. $10.00 a ticket - $30 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child). Tickets can be purchased at the Kitchener Market office located on the second floor. (Maximum 100 people - limited spaces available - breakfast menu to be announced at a later date on our website)

For parents of teens
LaserQuest overnighter http://www.laserquest.com/pdfs/Locations/CentresEvents/12/Kitchener.pdf


Go Train trip FREE SUNDAY Dec 18th from Kitchener to Guelph & back http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/updates/schedulechanges.aspx


Country Christmas

Sunday Dec 18 2011, 1-4pm
Location:Waterloo Region Museum
Address:10 Huron Rd
Phone:519-748-1914
Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, let the little ones meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy the sites and sounds of a Christmas past. Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors/Students, $5 Children, Children four and under free, all admissions plus HST.

Looking for Tim Horton's Free Skate info for KW arenas?
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2011/12/tim-hortons-free-skate-info-for.html

We're still collecting prizes for #KWFestivus. If you have something to contribute please leave a comment or email fostermcdonald@rogers.com
You must be 19+ to attend this event http://guestlistapp.com/events/81471

Tim Horton's Free Skate info for Kitchener Waterloo Arenas

Tim Horton's FREE SKATING SCHEDULE


Activa Sportsplex - KMHA Alumni
January 02 9:00 am - 11:00 am
January 02 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm


Activa Sportsplex - Patrick J Doherty
January 06 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Albert McCormick Community Centre - East
December 27 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
January 03 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm


Albert McCormick Community Centre - West
*December 27 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
*January 03 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm


Don McLaren Arena
December 27 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 29 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Grand River Arena
December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 05 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


Lions Arena - Kitchener
December 27 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Moses Springer Community Centre
January 08 11:00 am - 12:20 pm
RIM Park - Lion's
January 07 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm


RIM Park - Optimist's
December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm
*January 04 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm


RIM Park - Piller's
December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm
January 02 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
*January 05 9:30 am - 10:50 am


Sportsworld Arena
December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 29 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
December 30 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 03 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


The Aud - Dom Cardillo
January 07 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


The Aud - Kinsmen Rink
January 02 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
January 08 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


The Aud - Kiwanis Rink
January 04 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm


Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
December 23 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
*December 28 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
*December 29 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
December 30 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm
*January 04 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
January 06 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm


* Parent and Child Skate

Friday, December 9, 2011

#ToydriveTWEETUP Tim Hortons Free Skating Schedule & More

THIS SUNDAY
#ToydriveTWEETUP/Meetup


We hope to see many of you out. What better chance to get to know the great members of this group than to do some GOOD & eat some GELATO?
https://www.facebook.com/events/295846937114822/
Please remember when you're out doing your holiday shopping to grab something for the children of Goderich. They've gone through so much this year. I hope you'll RSVP ATTENDING :)

In addition we're collecting door prizes for #KWfestivus.  If you have something make sure to message me
https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122

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Kitchener's Victoria Park Christmas Fantasy http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/ChristmasFantasy.asp

Waterloo Park's Wonders of Winter  http://www.wondersofwinter.ca/
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 Waterloo Central Railway Santa Train

Saturday, December 10, 2011
12 – 1pm
Location: Waterloo Station, City of Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information Centre
10 Father David Bauer Dr
Waterloo,
Summary: Ride the rails with Santa Claus! Sing your favourite carols, as you enjoy cookies and a hot drink while you wait for Santa to visit you at your seat. All tickets $15+HST. Children 2 and under ride free. Advance purchase of tickets recommended either online or at our Waterloo Station.
Phone number: 519-885-2297
Website: http://www.waterloocentralrailway.com/

Sunday Toytdrive TWEETUP/MEETUP @ Whole Lot-A Gelata, Waterloo 12:30-2:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/295846937114822/



Christmas Carousel & Lights

Sunday December 4 – Sunday December 11
Weekends 12noon-8pm, Weekdays 4-8pm, Central Park,
615 King St. E., Preston Towne Centre
Carousel rides cost $2

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Kitchener Market
on Saturday, December 17th from 8:00am-9:30am. $10.00 a ticket - $30 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child). Tickets can be purchased at the Kitchener Market office located on the second floor. (Maximum 100 people - limited spaces available - breakfast menu to be announced at a later date on our website)

Tim Horton's FREE SKATING SCHEDULE
Activa Sportsplex - KMHA Alumni


January 02 9:00 am - 11:00 am

January 02 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Activa Sportsplex - Patrick J Doherty

January 06 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Albert McCormick Community Centre - East

December 27 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

January 03 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Albert McCormick Community Centre - West

*December 27 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

*January 03 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Don McLaren Arena

December 27 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 29 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Grand River Arena

December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 05 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lions Arena - Kitchener

December 27 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 29 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 03 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Moses Springer Community Centre

January 08 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

RIM Park - Lion's

January 07 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm

RIM Park - Optimist's

December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm

*January 04 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm

RIM Park - Piller's

December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm

January 02 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

*January 05 9:30 am - 10:50 am

Sportsworld Arena

December 28 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 29 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

December 30 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 03 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Aud - Dom Cardillo

January 07 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Aud - Kinsmen Rink

January 02 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

January 08 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Aud - Kiwanis Rink

January 04 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

December 23 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

*December 28 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm

*December 29 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm

December 30 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

December 31 7:00 pm - 8:50 pm

*January 04 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm

January 06 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

* Parent and Child Skate

So there's lots to do & make sure you RSVP to OUR event https://www.facebook.com/events/295846937114822/

Sunday, December 4, 2011

#ToydriveTWEETUP/Meetup & Holiday Lights, Christmas in the Safety Village & more

Hi Everyone
ONE WEEK from today is #ToydriveTWEETUP/Meetup
We hope to see many of you out.  What better chance to get to know the great members of this group than to do some GOOD & eat some GELATO?
https://www.facebook.com/events/295846937114822/
Please remember when you're out doing your holiday shopping to grab something for the children of Goderich.  They've gone through so much this year.  I hope you'll RSVP ATTENDING :)
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Today is HOLIDAY FESTIVAL ON ICE at the Kitchener Auditorium
Family Event Discount CODE


Save $10 off Holiday FESTIVAL on Ice tickets. See Kurt Browning, Joannie Rochette, Sale & Pelletier, and Jeffrey Buttle perform to your favourite seasonal classics
Use code AUDCLUB
Here's the details for the December 4th event
http://mim.io/bb28e1 
We'll be there! Hope we get to see you too!
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Christmas Fantasty in Victoria Park Kitchener begins Dec 1

http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/ChristmasFantasy.asp

Christkindl Market
Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 4, 2011
Location: Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street, West
Kitchener,
Summary: Willkommen! Welcome! We invite you to the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas. Visit Canada's original Christkindl Market and relive a centuries-old tradition. Our festival of German Christmas is a 4-day festival, with over 70 vendors and free entertainment! December 1-10am to 9pm; December 2-10am to 9pm; December 3-9am to 9pm; December 4-10am to 5pm.
Phone number: 519-741-2387
Website: http://www.christkindl.ca/

Bethany Church LIVE Nativity Scene Dec 2-4
http://www.bethanypageant.com/
Christmas Pagent with live stable animals

Wonders of Winter in Waterloo Park starts Dec 3
http://www.wondersofwinter.ca/

Waterloo Region Children's Safety Village Presents "Christmas in the Village"
On Wednesday, December 07 and Thursday, December 08, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., the Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village will be hosting their “Annual Christmas in the Village”.

Open to the public, the Village will be decorated for the festive season. Hot drinks and cookies will warm you as you walk through this winter wonderland. Carols will be sung by local children’s choirs. Santa Claus will be there to hear all the children’s wishes, but keep an eye out for the Grinch!

Do some Christmas shopping early at our Silent Auction. All proceeds will support the Children’s Safety Village.
All are welcome and admission is just $1, however, donations to support the Children’s Safety Village are always welcome and appreciated.
For more information:
Lisa Hummel
Coordinator - Children's Safety Village
Phone: 519-650-8545

Celebrate the Season


Wednesday, December 7, 2011
7:30pm
Location: First United Church
16 William Street, West
Waterloo, ON
Summary: Celebrate the Season featuring music from Vivaldi's Gloria to all time favourite festive music performed by the 95 voice Waterloo County Teachers' Choir. Guest appearance by The Tylsa String Quartet. For tickets call 519-745-1375.
Cost: $10, children under 12 free
Phone number: 519-745-1375
 wt-choir@rogers.com

Waterloo Central Railway Santa Train

Saturday, December 10, 2011
12 – 1pm
Location: Waterloo Station, City of Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information Centre
10 Father David Bauer Dr
Waterloo,
Summary: Ride the rails with Santa Claus! Sing your favourite carols, as you enjoy cookies and a hot drink while you wait for Santa to visit you at your seat. All tickets $15+HST. Children 2 and under ride free. Advance purchase of tickets recommended either online or at our Waterloo Station.
Phone number: 519-885-2297
Website: http://www.waterloocentralrailway.com/






Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Kitchener Market
on Saturday, December 17th from 8:00am-9:30am. $10.00 a ticket - $30 for a family of 4 ($5 per additional child). Tickets can be purchased at the Kitchener Market office located on the second floor. (Maximum 100 people - limited spaces available - breakfast menu to be announced at a later date on our website)


Christmas Carousel & Lights
Sunday December 4 – Sunday December 11

Weekends 12noon-8pm, Weekdays 4-8pm, Central Park,
615 King St. E., Preston Towne Centre
Carousel rides cost $2

So there's lots to do & make sure you RSVP to OUR event https://www.facebook.com/events/295846937114822/

Keep Smiling!
Lisa