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