Last Week of Summer Holidays and Labour Day 2012 Weekend in Kitchener Waterloo

Only a few days left for the WagJag for the Food & Drink Expo at The Kitchener Market
http://www.wagjag.com/?w=88431&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc


Van For Dan online auction
The link to the auction site is www.vanfordan.igloocommunities.com
 Troubles registering? contact auction@vanfordan.com
 and get help
 Tons of family items that people can bid on including passes to The Museum, Flagraiders, Robert Munsch autographed books donated by him for the auction, Swim passes for Cambridge City pools, etc.

Tim Hortons Free Swim Times
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/07/free-tim-hortons-swim-in-kitchener.html

For Parents and those with older kids into art/design you may want to enter this contest http://sign-depot.on.ca/the-sign-depot-presents-typeface/

Aug 28
Kids Hop w/Erick Traplin 11am at the Kitchener Market http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

Hamilton Tigercats Football Team Practice in Waterloo
10am-Noon
Come out for a fun and interactive practice with the 2012 Hamilton Tiger Cats Football Team!

The day will feature inflatable games, cheerleaders, mascots, ticket sales, merchandise, and a post-practice autograph session. The event is at Warrior Field, 340 Hagey Blvd, Waterloo and is FREE to all! It will be a lot of fun for those in attendance and will be a great opportunity for people in the area to enjoy a Hamilton Tiger Cats experience in their own backyard!
http://waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=3237


Aug 29
Last 91.5 The Beat Discount Day at Bingemans
YOU MUST PRE-PAY for your $9.15 Big Splash tickets ONLINE, tickets are here
https://www.bingemans.com/secure/dispatch.php?action=show_2012_beat_big_splash_kathy_wall
 & you must arrive between 10am-11am for it to be valid (& then you can stay all day)

  Aug 30
Free Admission to Lion's Lagoon 10am-6pm Waterloo Park https://www.facebook.com/events/271246459657855/

 Outdoor Movie Journey 2 at Cambridge City Hall - Free http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1686&s=4&ms=2012-08-01  

Aug 30- Sept 3rd Paris Fair http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair.shtml certain nights/times there are free admission &/or $2 rides Find the info here http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair-daily.html (will require a lot of scrolling)  

Friday Aug 31 2012,
Bingemas Big Splash Labour Day Weekend Pass.
Buy a 2 day pass & use for 4 days
Valid Aug 31-Sept 3
http://www.bingemans.com/events/index.php

Kitchener Rangers 1st preseason game of 2012
7:30pm
Happening at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (due to the construction at The Aud) http://kitchenerrangers.com/article/kitchener-rangers-exhibition-schedule-and-fan-appreciation-bbq-information/123216


Outdoor Movie 7:55pm
Location:Shade's Mills Conservation Area
Address:450 Avenue Road
Phone:519-621-3697
URL: http://www.grandriver.ca/
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night June to Labour Day weekend at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.

This week is E.T.
Sept 1
Hands Helping Paws- BBBQ/Fundraiser for National Service Dogs
15 Schnieder Ave Kitchener, 10am-4pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/517608291586376/

Sunday Sept 2
Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation BBQ
11am-2pm
**NOTE** This year it is happening at Waterloo Public Square because of the construction/expansion at the Aud
http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/page/fan-appreciation-bbq
Followed by a pre-season game at Waterloo Rec Complex

Monday Sept 3

Our friends at Herrles Market are open 9am-5pm on Labour Day.
Great place to let the kids have some outdoor fun, plus grab your favorite market finds all in one place!
http://www.herrles.com/
Picnic in the Park at Waterloo Park
Noon until dusk
FREE
Live music, rides, games, balloons, face painting
All proceeds to the United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge
Parking off Father David Bauer Dr. and University Ave.
Presented by Waterloo Regional Labour Council
Park supplied by the City of Waterloo

Guelph, Monday, September 3
Labour Feeds Communities
Labour Day Picnic
Riverside Park, Red Pavillion
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free! Hot dogs, corn on the cob, beverages
Rides, games, crafts and face painting
Music by: Corduroy Road, James Gordon, Scott McWhinnie
Performance by Guelph Contemporary Dancers
Presented by Guelph & District Labour Council
Donations accepted for Chalmers Food Pantry and CSA Food Bank


  Looking Ahead

Try KW Synchro for Free Sept 5,7,9 info here http://kwsynchro.on.ca/

Cambridge Fall Fair Sept 6-9 http://cambridgefallfair.com/cff2011/
Discount tickets at Giant Tiger Cambridge

For a fun night out get a babysitter and head to the Food & Drink Expo at the Kitchener Market
Happening Sept 6-8 contact Michele for tickets michele.mcbrideroach@kitchener.ca
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/
or CATCH THE WAGJAG for it this week! 50% off Waterloo Region Food & Drink Expo http://www.wagjag.com/?w=88431&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc

Terry Fox Run - Waterloo

WHERE
• Bechtel Park @ 185 Bridge Street,Waterloo
WHEN
• Sunday, September 16, 2012
TIME
• Registration from 8 am – 9am. Run from 9-1

Participants are not charged an entry fee nor are there minimum pledge amounts. Participants are just asked to contribute what they can.

There will be activities and entertainment for the entire family - including members of KW Glee singing Oh Canada, 91.5 The Beat and the Beat Breakfast morning show host Carlos Benevides will be MC'ing and Erick Traplin will be performing.
Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waterloo-Terry-Fox-Run/221487134561880
and Twitter https://twitter.com/KWTFR for historical photos and memories and tips to learn how to run.

Just being me.  I always say I'm more of a blurter than a blogger.  This is my thoughts on the news about Lance Armstrong and what he did for our community http://ow.ly/ddIuQ. Have something to add? Leave a comment on the post!


Enjoy Labour Day Weekend!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Waterloo Busker Carnival, Link Picnic Festival, Hespler's A Day And A Night Plus More Fun Things To Do

First off I want to say a BIG Thank-you to everyone that attended the Sign Depot Celebration BBQ! We had a great turn out and lots of FOOD BANK donations came in!
If you attended I'd appreciate your thoughts here at this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZMN8KLQ

Blast time!

There are still some TIM HORTON'S FREE SWIM TIMES. Find one close to you here http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/07/free-tim-hortons-swim-in-kitchener.html

Tuesday Aug 21
Reptile Show at the Kitchener Market 11am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

Wednesday Aug 22
Bike Show and Shine Waterloo Public Square 6:45pm
http://www.waterloo.ca/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/RL_ARTSCULTURE_PUBLICSQUARE_documents/Augusteventlisting.pdf

Thursday Aug 23
For Parents and Older Kids
6:30pm-8:30
Join Diane & I at the Free Canning Event at the Kitchener Market Limited spaces contact Michele to register michele.mcbrideroach@kitchener.ca

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151107318059656&set=a.10150708958164656.422725.61828104655&type=1&theater

Outdoor Movie in Cambridge
Captain America
8:30pm Cambridge City Hall
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1687&s=4&ms=2012-08-01



Aug 23-Aug 26
Waterloo Busker Carnival
Happening Uptown Waterloo
Times and places vary, info can be found here http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/

Aug 25
Hespler's A Day & A Night
11am-11pm
http://adayandanight.ca/
Info for children's activities at the event http://adayandanight.ca/about/children-family-activities/

Aug 26-26
Link Picnic Festival
Victoria Park Kitchener
Starts at Noon each day. More info here http://www.linkpicnicfestival.com/

Aug 25
Fill A Truck for Diabetes at Canadian Tire Fairway 10am-3pm http://ow.ly/d4Tf8

Aug 26
Van For Dan Zumbathon
3pm-5pm
1195 King St. E Cambridge
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/392363117484615/
$10 to participate or collect pledges http://www.vanfordan.com/ZumbathonPledge.pdf

Looking Ahead
Try KW Synchro for Free Sept 5,7,9 info here http://kwsynchro.on.ca/

For a fun night out get a babysitter and head to the Food & Drink Expo at the Kitchener Market
Happening Sept 6-8 contact Michele for tickets michele.mcbrideroach@kitchener.ca
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/
or CATCH THE WAGJAG for it this week! 50% off Waterloo Region Food & Drink Expo http://www.wagjag.com/?w=88431&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc


We'll be preparing a Labour Day Weekend blast soon, so if you know of any great events taking place make sure to post it on our group page https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/2369595749/

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

FREE BBQ, Outdoor Movie, Buskers, Kidspark & More

Sobeys Camps this week

I saw this & figured it was easier just to post the pic with the info the number to call is 519-501-1858

Tues Aug 14th
Eric Traplin at the Kitchener Market
11am-Noon
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

Thurs Aug 16th
Outdoor Movie at Cambridge City Hall, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1688&s=4&ms=2012-08-01



Friday Aug 17th 3pm-6pm

FREE BBQ at Sign Depot, but you must RSVP here http://guestlistapp.com/events/113295
Bring some food bank donations & get some burgers!

Make sure to like the fan page for Sign Depot, as I have a goal for 400 fans in August https://www.facebook.com/TheSignDepot
 (thanks for helping me out with this!)

Then after you're tummy is full head to the FREE MOVIE
The Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association and the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance are hosting a free movie night at the Downtown Community Centre (35B Weber St W, Kitchener) on Friday, August 17th at 6:30pm. We will be showing "Dolphin Tale". Free admission, free popcorn! Bring a blanket and cuddle on the floor with your family and friends and watch the movie on the big screen.
For more information, contact the DCC at 519-741-2501, email us at info@victoriaparkna.com, or see our website at www.victoriaparkna.com

Sunday

Kidspark! Aug 19th

http://www.kidspark.ca/Site/kidspark.html
You'll want to put this on your August Calendar.  It's always fun for kids!

Looking Ahead
Waterloo Busker Carnival
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/

Try KW Synchro for Free Sept 5,7,9 info here http://kwsynchro.on.ca/

Sign Depot BBQ, Kidspark, Van For Dan, Kitchener Bluesfest and More Fun Activities

Some Great deals to start your week off right

Waterloo Central Railway WagJag http://www.wagjag.com/?w=86886&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc

Groupon for Photo Books
http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058855240000/

WagJag for one of my favorite Day Trip Destinations
THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
http://www.groupon.com/deals/hockey-hall-of-fame-kitchener?sd=false&utm_campaign=UserReferral_dp&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=uu37825469

You an read more about what I like at the Hockey Hall of Fame on this post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/08/hockey-hall-of-fame-groupon-discount.html

Also we release a bit of news last week regarding MeFest
http://those2girls.ca/mefest/

Now for this week's blast!

Kids Hop at the Kitchener Market has a change for Tues Aug 7th  11am till Noon it is now Mad Science performing.
Erick Traplin is back on the 14th

Thursday Aug 9


Rock walk with a messy ending
Rockwood Conservation Area, 2 p.m.
This will be a leisurely stroll to visit one of Rockwood's largest caves. For the adventurous, there will be the option of crawling into one of the tunnels. If you plan on participating in the cave-crawling, please bring a flashlight and wear clothing that covers your knees and elbows. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the trailer by the mini-putt. Free with park admission.

Cambridge Outdoor Movie
MUPPETS
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1690&s=4&ms=2012-08-01
Cambridge City Hall
Waterloo Park Free Outdoor Movie

The Hunger Games (I'm guessing this is for the older kids)
http://www.parkmovies.ca/nfo.html
(I posted this one a week to early, but this is the right date now)


Friday Aug 10

Drumming Workshop at Waterloo Public Square 1pm-2pm
http://waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=3238

Outdoor Movie THE LORAX 8:30pm
Location:Shade's Mills Conservation Area

Address:450 Avenue Road
Phone:519-621-3697
URL: http://www.grandriver.ca/
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night June to Labour Day weekend at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.
http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662

Saturday Aug 11   Boot Camp fundraiser for Van For Dan in Waterloo.
Boot camp session by Tanya Liehs of Body Business
Lexington Park, Waterloo
9:30 – 10:30 (it doesn't say AM or PM, but I'm guessing the morning)
$5 admission

Yoga Fundraiser for Van For Dan in Cambridge. 10am-Noon Cost is $10 more info can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/263401607109264/

For info on how you can help VAN FOR DAN & the story behind it please visit http://www.vanfordan.com/


Kids Stage for Kitchener Blues Festival @ Conrad Centre (Beside THEMUSEUM on King St -Downtown)
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/blues-concerts-saturday-august-11-2012

Sunday Aug 12
Pancake Breakfast for Blues Festival, 10:30am-Noon
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/downtown-kitchener-bia-pancake-breakfast (I believe it's at King & Fredrick St)

Kids Stage for Kitchener Blues Festival @ Conrad Centre (Beside THEMUSEUM on King St -Downtown)

http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/blues-concerts-sunday-august-12-2012


Looking Ahead 
Friday Aug 17th 3pm-6pm
FREE BBQ at Sign Depot, but you must RSVP here http://guestlistapp.com/events/113295
Bring some food bank donations & get some burgers!
Make sure to like the fan page for Sign Depot, as I have a goal for 400 fans in August https://www.facebook.com/TheSignDepot  (thanks for helping me out with this!)

Then after you're tummy is full head to the FREE MOVIE
The Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association and the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance are hosting a free movie night at the Downtown Community Centre (35B Weber St W, Kitchener) on Friday, August 17th at 6:30pm. We will be showing "Dolphin Tale". Free admission, free popcorn! Bring a blanket and cuddle on the floor with your family and friends and watch the movie on the big screen.

For more information, contact the DCC at 519-741-2501, email us at info@victoriaparkna.com , or see our website at www.victoriaparkna.com .


Kidspark! Aug 19th
http://www.kidspark.ca/Site/kidspark.html
You'll want to put this on your August Calendar

Hockey Hall Of Fame Groupon Discount,

Day trips!

Hockey Hall Of Fame GROUPON

Today I saw there was a Hockey Hall Of Fame Groupon, and it's a great family oriented museum, which I have visited several times.
http://www.groupon.com/deals/hockey-hall-of-fame-kitchener?sd=false&utm_campaign=UserReferral_dp&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=uu37825469

The Hockey Hall Of Fame is a great day trip! Lots of people miss lots of stuff in there because of the layout.

Things to do at the HOCKEY HALL OF FAME

• Find the STANLEY CUP in the trophy room & get your pic with it (extra cost, but I think you can add it on to this)
• Interactive Zone where you can test your slap shot, your goal keeping skills, go up stairs & try being an announcer & more
• See the exhibits uniforms & other items from all the NHL & CHL teams
• Ask the ushers about special exhibits (I've been there where it was the anniversary of The Montreal Canadians, when Sidney Crobsy's gloves & puck from the last Winter Olympics where there and a special exhibit about all the Olympic Hockey teams through the years)
• My favorite is the STANLEY CUP movie.  It's about a half hour movie, its a little dull at times near the beginning, but you learn a lot about the history of hockey.  Then the 2nd part of the movie does a recap of every game from last season's Stanley Cup Playoffs (so it's different every year). 
• Their SPIRIT OF HOCKEY gift shop is pretty amazing as well.  Try to stay near the clearance items when grabbing souvenirs!

A few more tips, The Hockey Hall Of Fame is in the basement of an BIG office building, so it's a little tricky to find.  Make sure to be aware that you will have to pay to park (finding the closest GREEN P Parking is usually the cheapest route).  Also there is a food court on in the building with a McDonald's and a few other choices, so everyone is happy. Right now the Marche Restaurant is offering a free beverage with a $10 purchase & the coupon that can be found here.

The Hockey Hall Of Fame makes for a great day trip.  Don't expect it to be a Morning until Night trip, more of an afternoon escape.