#PrayForLydia Fundraiser @DQLaurelwood

Many in the Kitchener Waterloo area want to do something to support the Lydia Herrle and her loving Family.  #PrayForLydia has brought several people together, not only in our community but from other areas as well (in fact people around the world are praying for her recovery).  Many check the family blog daily to hear how Lydia is progressing, but still people want to do more.

Rob from Dairy Queen Laurelwood in Waterloo is doing just that.  Starting Canada Day & continuing all month you can buy a PAPER RIBBON FOR LYDIA for $1 and the funds will be donated to Lydia Herrle's family.
A HUGE thank-you goes to Trevor Cherewka of TikTokMedia #BRANTastic for creating the paper ribbons. 
Like I said the word about Lydia has spread beyond the KW area.  More & more people are getting involved everyday.

In addition Rob will also be having a MIRACLE TREAT DAY FOR LYDIA on July 26.  Stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/433678946665580/

To find out more about the event.

In the meantime please stop by Dairy Queen in the Laurelwood Commons and purchase a Paper Ribbon for $1

 People like Rob make KW live up to the hashtag #KWawesome

You can see Rob speaking about the fundraiser at the 9:55 min mark of this video

Canada Day 2012 FIREWORKS and Celebrations in Kitchener Waterloo Area

Canada Day Fireworks


**Fireworks**

June 30 Sportsworld Crossing (info below)

July 1st Kitchener City Hall (w/The Trews) http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/sites/cityofkitchener/files/2012-06-04_downtown_events.pdf


July 1st University of Waterloo http://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/


July 1st Cambridge Riverside Park http://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/


Know of any other Fireworks displays? Send me a message https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122

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Firefighters Challenge @ Moose Winooskis Sportsworld Crossing


June 30 & July 1st

Saturday June 30:

● 10:45 am Opening Ceremonies

 11:00 am Individual Firefit Competition Begins

 11:00 am Midway, Sparky’s area, Beer Garden opens

 Live Entertainment throughout the day

 Family Movie Night @ dusk

 Fireworks at movie intermission

 Free Admission to all events!

Sunday July 1:


 11:00 am Firefit relay Seeding Round

 12:00 Firefit NxG2 Competition

 2:00 pm Firefit Relay Knock out Begins

 11:00 am Midway, Sparky’s Area, Beer Garden opens

 Free Admission to all events!

 5:00 pm Event Completes—Award Ceremonies
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Other Canada Day Events

Last day to APPLY TO SPEAK at #140confONT & also the last day to grab DISCOUNT TICKETS to the Conference happening Sept 27 in Downtown Kitchener for those of you who want to see the all day SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERNCE. http://140confont2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Canada Day at Waterloo Museum (Doon)
Canada Day

 July 1, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission!
Waterloo Region Museum is throwing a party to celebrate Canada Day and everyone is invited! Admission is FREE to the museum and Doon Heritage Village for this fun family event including musical entertainment, fun games like croquet and horseshoes

Come on out and see the Street Impressions Charity Car Show supporting Gabby's wish and Cystinosis research.

Sunday, July 1, 2012 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sunrise Centre Mall
Lots of classes and trophies
Prizes for 1st and 2nd place
50/50 Draws
DB Drag and Bass Race
For more information visit us at
http://www.streetimpressions.ca/

I'll be adding more events as I find them, so watch this page!

Free Movie Tickets, Mulitcultural Festival, Canada Day FIREWORKS, Firefighters Challenge and Family Activities

FREE MOVIE TICKETS
Use this code http://on.fb.me/LLgVSm to sign up then, you'll get your own code to share & eventually we'll all get FREE MOVIE TICKETS!!!


Know about any great SUMMER DAY  CAMPS? Let us know!  Kitchener Market offers them for two different age groups!
Summer Camps
STIR IT UP - JUNIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from eight to 10 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp! Stir it Up will be taught by Stephanie Clairmont, a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach.
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly


STIR IT UP - SENIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, Aug 7 to Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from 11 to 13 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

Thursday, June 21 – Sunday, June 24, 2012

Location: Sunrise Shopping Centre
Kitchener, ON
Summary: June 21 & 22 from 3:30pm to 10pm, June 23 from 10am to 11pm, June 24 from 12pm to 10pm. This fundraising carnival will be fun for all ages and supports women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Website: http://www.wcswr.org/

Event: River Ridge Park Swings Opening

Details: Friday June 22, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at River Ridge Park
Official Ceremony at 6:30 pm
Free Bouncy Castle and Activities for Kids
Contact Name: Kirstan Howells
Event Address: Hawkswood Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Event Phone: 519-741-2271
Event Website: http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/BridgeportCommunityCentre.asp


June 23 & 24
KW Multicultural Festival http://www.kwmc.on.ca/html/festival.html

June 23
Caudles Catch free sample event at the Kitchener Market from 10:30am-Noon

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Celebrations

Saturday, June 23, 2012
10am – 4pm
Location: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
386 Church Street, South
St. Marys
Summary: Celebrate the 2012 inductees with a ceremony, autograph sessions, ballgames, silent auctions, BBQ and museum tours. (Induction ceremony at 11am). Call 519-284-1838 or baseball@baseballhalloffame.ca
Website: http://www.baseballhalloffame.ca/

Ride for Progeria 2012
9am Tim Horton's Elmira
http://www.fytnessfanatik.com/fundraiser/ride-for-progeria-2012.html

Westvale Community Carnival

Saturday Jun 23 2012, 11am-11pm
Location:Red River Park
Address:Middlebury Dr
Phone:519 572 4068
In Red River Park off Middlebury Dr or Red River Dr in the Westvale subdivision of Waterloo. We have a full carnival, soapstone carver and Optimist BBQ Friday night from 5 to 10pm and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. We also have a Westvale Marketplace and Exotic Animals onsite Saturday from around noon til 5pm. At dusk Saturday we have a spectacular fireworks display. There is plenty of fun for all ages!!

June 24
Event: Forest Heights Community Fun Day and BBQ

3pm-7pm
Category: Free Community Events
Details: Forest Heights Community Association Free Family Carnival at the
Forest Heights Community Centre.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks available for a minimal fee.
Contact Name: Brenda van De Keere
Event Address: 1700 Queens Blvd
Event Phone: 519-741-2621

Cambridge Concert In The Park
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1629&ms=2012-06-10&s=1

June 25 (& every Monday evening)
Car Show at Partsource on Highland Rd




Looking ahead
Firefighters Challenge @ Moose Winooskis Sportsworld Crossing
June 30 & July 1st
Saturday June 30:

● 10:45 am Opening Ceremonies
 11:00 am Individual Firefit Competition Begins
 11:00 am Midway, Sparky’s area, Beer Garden opens
 Live Entertainment throughout the day
 Family Movie Night @ dusk
 Fireworks at movie intermission
 Free Admission to all events!
Sunday July 1:

 11:00 am Firefit relay Seeding Round
 12:00 Firefit NxG2 Competition
 2:00 pm Firefit Relay Knock out Begins
 11:00 am Midway, Sparky’s Area, Beer Garden opens
 Free Admission to all events!
 5:00 pm Event Completes—Award Ceremonies

Canada Day Fireworks
**Fireworks**
June 30 Sportsworld Crossing (see above)
July 1st Kitchener City Hall (w/The Trews) http://www.downtownkitchener.ca/sites/cityofkitchener/files/2012-06-04_downtown_events.pdf
July 1st University of Waterloo http://uwaterloo.ca/canada-day/
July 1st Cambridge Riverside Park http://www.cambridgecanadaday.ca/
Know of any other Fireworks displays? Send me a message https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122

Bingeman Discount Days
Advanced tickets only. Details here http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/bingemans_big_splash/1215/
Saturday June 23, Sunday June 24, Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30 only

July 16  BIG SPLASH BIRTHDAY BASH! Help us celebrate our 52nd birthday. Admission to Big Splash Water Park for only $5.20 (plus tax). Add $10 to upgrade your pass! Discounted passes ONLY available from 10am-11am.



We still have EARLY BIRD tickets for #140confONT happening Sept 27 in Downtown Kitchener for those of you who want to see the all day SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERNCE. http://140confont2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/

10 speakers have been announced! Prices increase July 1st (or when the remaining EARLY BIRD tickets run out which ever is first)


Stay tuned as we will soon be announcing our FALL MeFest date!!!!!!!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

KW Greekfest, St. Agatha Strawberryfest, Market BBQ & other things to do Father's Day Weekend

Friday, June 15, 2012


Mayor's Celebration of the Arts 10th Anniversary
4:30 – 11pm
Location: Cambridge City Hall
50 Dickson Street
Cambridge
Summary: Family Fun Time! Families will be encouraged to "Take 10"-fingers and minutes that is-to appreciate and celebrate art. Activities will run from 430-6pm by the Cambridge Library & Galleries. Join us afterwards as Natalie Hyde, Cambridge author and 2012 Silver Birch nominee, sparks our imagination to create stories of our own. Free treat bag for the first 100 children through the gate! At 630pm the Prestoun Scout House Band will kick off the night and will showcase local visual, performing and literary artists, with local restaurants serving the finest of food. Fees apply for food and drink.
Phone number: 519-740-4681 x4277
Website: http://www.cambridge.ca/

Run For Lydia Herrle
As many of you know, I try to do frequent updates on Lydia's condition here https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/297535526999626/
There is a charity run happening & details can be found here
http://www.runforlife.ca/how-can-you-participate-in-runforlydia/
#PrayForLydia is now reaching all over the globe.  Please keep her in your Thoughts & Prayers

June 16th
BBQ at the Kitchener Market
10:30am-1:30pm
come and get your daddy a special hot dog, and we have crafts, face painting the tumblebus and midnight blue band all on the piazza
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70223

Music For The Missing
Free event, please bring a food bank donation
10am-10pm at Kitchener City Hall Courtyard http://www.music4themissing.ca/

Braun's Bicycle/Sherwood Music event
Fun, Food & Bands!
Nyberg St. & Borden Ave Kitchener
http://blog.brauns.com/2012/06/12/sidewalk-sale-at-kitchener-store-saturday-june-16/

Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 16, 2012
11am – 2pm
Location: Albert McCormick Arena
505 Parkside Drive
Waterloo,
Summary: Come join us for a bouncy castle, BBQ, door prizes, face painting and games. Help support children services in your community. $2 per person.
Phone number: 519-729-8784

UpTown Country

Saturday, June 16, 2012
3 – 10:30pm
Location: Waterloo Public Square
75 King Street, South
Waterloo
Summary: Join us for this FREE outdoor music festival. Venue is licensed!
Phone number: 519-885-1921
Website: http://www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com/

St. Agatha Strawberryfest
8am - 4pm

At the St. Agatha Community Center in St. Agatha, Ontario!
8 - 10am Pancake Breakfast

BBQ Lunch at Noon
Family Entertainment
Live Music
Adult Beverage Garden
Quilt Raffle
Fun for Youth
Colouring Contest, Petting zoo, rides, face-painting, games & more!
Raffle
Your change to bid on & win items!
Vendor Craft Sale
Local artisans, unique gifts & artwork
Fresh, Local Straberries & Freshly-made Strawberry Pies, Shakes & Jam!!
http://www.stagathastrawberryfest.com/

June 16 & 17
KW Greekfest $2 admission, children under 12 free.  Bring an item for the food bank
http://kwgreekfest.com/?page_id=115

Also if your looking to do a Day Trip for Father's Day the list of coupons for Attractions Ontario for this year can be found here http://www.attractionsontario.ca/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=19

Looking Ahead
Fundraising Carnival

Thursday, June 21 – Sunday, June 24, 2012
Location: Sunrise Shopping Centre
Kitchener, ON
Summary: June 21 & 22 from 3:30pm to 10pm, June 23 from 10am to 11pm, June 24 from 12pm to 10pm. This fundraising carnival will be fun for all ages and supports women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Website: http://www.wcswr.org/

June 23 & 24

KW Multicultural Festival http://www.kwmc.on.ca/html/festival.html

Bingeman Discount Day
Advanced tickets only. Details here http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/bingemans_big_splash/1215/


Outdoor Movies 2012

Bingemans
http://bingemans.com/bigsplash/divein.php

Waterloo Park
http://www.parkmovies.ca/

Cambridge
http://www.cambridge.ca/relatedDocs/FunInTheSquare2011.pdf


Summer Camps
STIR IT UP - JUNIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from eight to 10 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp! Stir it Up will be taught by Stephanie Clairmont, a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach.
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

STIR IT UP - SENIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, Aug 7 to Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from 11 to 13 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly


We still have EARLY BIRD tickets for #140confONT happening Sept 27 in Downtown Kitchener for those of you who want to see the all day SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERNCE. http://140confont2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/
10 speakers have been announced!


Stay tuned as we will soon be announcing our FALL MeFest date!!!!!!!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Kitchener 100 Years of Cityhood, Grand Porch Party, Kitchener Market Events & More Activities in KW

Reminder that our PHINEAS & FERB dvd contest ends TOMORROW
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/06/phineas-and-ferb-perry-files-dvd.html
Any AGENT P fans out there?

Tuesday was HERRLES MARKET Opening Day.  I brought the Community #PrayForLydia Ecard to Trevor.  The Herrle Family is very thankful to everyone that has been supporting Lydia.  I try to put updates as they happen on this page   https://www.facebook.com/events/297535526999626/  So please JOIN it to send your wishes and keep updated.

BLAST TIME
Saturday June 9

Community Appreciation Soccer-BBQ

2 – 10pm
Location: Kingsdale Community Centre
Kingsdale, ON
Summary: Today's Chilren Tomorrow's Leaders is hosting a soccer and general networking event for all groups in our community. A lively day for sharing and exchanging ideas and information, Soccer teams from Toronto, Hamilton, London and locally will be battling it out on the field for entertaining all. Family friendly atmosphere and all are welcome!
Phone number: 519-208-2217

KW Trachtenfest

5pm
Location: Schwaben Club
1668 King St E, Kitchener,
Summary: Join us for a non-competitive celebration of the cultural diversity of local and visiting German dance groups, with entertainment provided by The Transylvania Hofbrau Band.
Tickets are $10, $12 at the door. Children 12 and under free. For tickets call 519-742-7979 or email kwtrachtenfest@hotmail.com
Cost: $12
Phone number: 519-742-7979
Website: http://www.kwtrachtenfest.com/


Sunday, June 10, 2012


King Street Extravaganza-Celebrating 100 years of Cityhood

Sunday, June 10, 2012
12 – 5pm
Location: Kitchener City Hall
Summary: Join us as we kick off our 100 years of cityhood on King Street! Varying music, activities and food from the past 100 years are planned to make this event a memorable one. http://www.kitchener100.ca/

I'm fairly sure I saw a sign that said the Firefighter Open House for the Strausburg/Ottawa St. area is June 10th (if someone in that area could confirm this, that would be great!)


Grand Porch Party
http://grandporchparty.wordpress.com/


Cambridge Tour de Grand Bicycle Ride

8am
Location: Duncan McIntosh Arena
200 Christopher Drive
Cambridge,
Summary: Annual bicycle ride for all levels of riders. 10 km up to 160 km routes. Free food, drinks and lunch provided. First 1200 receive free t-shirt. Helmets must be worn.
Phone number: 519-622-1087
Website: http://www.cambridgetourdegrand.com/
 Day of Event Registration

Individual $22.00 * Family $45.00
* Family - 4 members, maximum of 2 adults
+ $12.00 for each additional child age 16 & under


Tuesday, June 12, 2012


Rhythmic Gymnastics Show

7 – 9pm
Location: Monsignor Doyle CSS
185 Myers Road
Cambridge
Summary: Doors open at 6:30pm! Performances by rhythmic gymnasts of all ages and levels-recreational to National level athletes! Free food and beverages after the show! Food Bank donations appreciated.
Cost: $2 per person or $5 for a family of 4, children under 5 free

Wednesday June 13th

Seniors’ Day At the Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Take a Grandparent out to the Museum!
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission for Seniors!


Looking Ahead

Friday, June 15, 2012

Mayor's Celebration of the Arts 10th Anniversary
4:30 – 11pm
Location: Cambridge City Hall
50 Dickson Street
Cambridge
Summary: Family Fun Time! Families will be encouraged to "Take 10"-fingers and minutes that is-to appreciate and celebrate art. Activities will run from 430-6pm by the Cambridge Library & Galleries. Join us afterwards as Natalie Hyde, Cambridge author and 2012 Silver Birch nominee, sparks our imagination to create stories of our own. Free treat bag for the first 100 children through the gate! At 630pm the Prestoun Scout House Band will kick off the night and will showcase local visual, performing and literary artists, with local restaurants serving the finest of food. Fees apply for food and drink.
Phone number: 519-740-4681 x4277
Website: http://www.cambridge.ca/

June 16th

BBQ at the Kitchener Market
10:30am-1:30pm http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70223

Music For The Missing
Free event, please bring a food bank donation
10am-10pm at Kitchener City Hall Courtyard http://www.music4themissing.ca/


June 23 & 24
KW Multicultural Festival http://www.kwmc.on.ca/html/festival.html

Bingeman Discount Day
Advanced tickets only. Details here http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/bingemans_big_splash/1215/


Summer Camps

STIR IT UP - JUNIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from eight to 10 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp! Stir it Up will be taught by Stephanie Clairmont, a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach.
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

STIR IT UP - SENIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, Aug 7 to Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from 11 to 13 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

We still have EARLY BIRD tickets for #140confONT happening Sept 27 in Downtown Kitchener for those of you who want to see the all day SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERNCE. http://140confont2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Stay tuned as we will soon be announcing our FALL MeFest date!!!!!!!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

PHINEAS AND FERB: THE PERRY FILES DVD - Contest

As summer approaches, it makes me think of the Phineas & Ferb.  They are always taking full advantage of every single day of SUMMER VACATION!  In addition to their daily tasks, the secondary storyline is about everyone's favorite Platypus, Perry, also known as AGENT P



As you know this blog always makes sure you have something to do on summer vacation (& year round), but for those rainy days, or winding down times, a DVD can often do the trick!

For that reason I'm giving away 3 copies of the latest Phineas & Ferb DVD

PHINEAS AND FERB: THE PERRY FILES

This contest is open to Canadian residents only, with the exception of those in Quebec.  Take a few seconds and enter!

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