Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Groundhog Day, Valentines Day, Family Day, Winterloo And More Kitchener Waterloo Events In February


We've Got Some Activities That The Groundhog May Want You To Attend Before Winter Ends


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    Ongoing Events
    Family Storytime
    Free stories, songs & rhymes.
    Tuesdays at 10:00 am, Feb. 3 – Feb. 25, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East

    Kids’ Hop - Kitchener Market
    Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!
    See the performer list here http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

    Kid's Art -Kitchener Market
    Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
     
    YWCA - Girls Space
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4pm-6pm @ Bridgeport Community Centre
    Tuesday and Thursday  4pm-6pm @ Chandler Community Centre
    http://www.ywcakw.on.ca/girlspace

    YWCA - On The Move For Girls Agest 12-16 @Victoria Hills Community Centre
    Fridays In February
    4pm-6pm
    http://www.ywcakw.on.ca/on-the-move

    Kids’ Club
    Take a break from shopping! Free stories & crafts.
    Sat. from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East

    Shipwrecked Exihibit (Until April 2014)
    Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)

    http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2014---january/shipwreck!-pirates-and-treasure.aspx
    Contact to find out admission


    February Events
    Remember to click through the links to find out cost and ensure the start time, as they may have changed after this was posted.

    Feb 1
    Black History Month Kick Off @ Kitchener Market
    10am-Noon
    Come down to the Kitchener Market as we kick-off celebrating Black History Month on February 1! We will have food, music, costumes, dancing, kids crafts and more! Caribbean Cuisine will be hosting food demonstrations and providing samples for you to enjoy.
    http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=7839a161-671e-402c-867f-4fbc7af93e1c

    Feb 2
    Family Sunday @ KW Art Gallery
    1pm-4pm
    Suggested $5 donation per child
    http://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/FamilySundays.asp

    Feb 6
    National Sweater Day For WWF Canada
    http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=87372265bba32227e01197dd8&id=c80a773019&e=514ff25468

    Friday, February 7th Black History Month Showcase
    Kitchener City Hall
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Admission
    http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Black-History-Month.asp

    Feb 8
    Trip Around The World Day @ Wilson Education Resource Center

    10am-3pm
    https://www.facebook.com/events/613626608675950/

    How Do I Love Thee?
    Stories about friends and family. All Ages. FREE
    Sat. Feb. 8 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
    Sat. Feb. 8 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

    The Man Who Planted Trees
    Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11AM and 2PM
    CENTRE DEBUT
    This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, transforming a barren wasteland. As much a touching tale as it is a hilarious puppet show, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. Puppet State Theatre Company is based in Edinburgh, specializing in live theatre with puppetry, storytelling and a dash of improvisation.
    The show runs approximately 65 minutes and is suitable for adults and children over 7.
    See our post Affordable Family Activities At Centre In The Square for more family friendly shows

    VALENTINES DAY

    Family Storytime And Craft
    A joint program with Home Child Care. All Ages.
    Register online at kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
    Fri. Feb. 14, 10:00 -- 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener 
     
    Downtown Love-Skating Party
    February 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    free

    DOWNTOWN LOVE
    Love is in the air on February 14th in Downtown Kitchener. Bring your special someone down to Civic Square for a Valentines Day Skating Party with a DJ playing Funk, R&B and hip bumpin’ Disco! Not into skating? Grab a blanket, cuddle up on the outdoor seating and grab a bite from one of the food vendors.
    This party is going to be awesome!

    Feb 15-17
    Winterloo (Otherwise known as the Ice Dogs Festival)
    http://winterloo.ca/

    Feb 15

    We're looking forward to seeing you at our newest event! See all the details about this FREE family event here

    http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2014/01/celebrate-valentines-day-and-olympics.html






    FAMILY DAY 2014




    See above for Winterloo events

    Feb 17
    Mayor's Movie Morning To End MS
    Doors open at 8:00am and movies start at 9:15am!
    Landmark Theatres - Gateway (135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener) . 
     
    http://t.co/diheMbw2Eh


    PURCHASE YOUR TICKET ONE OF TWO WAYS...
    Wagjag... $10 for up to a family of 4
    WagJag begins Feb 3
    Or at the door...
    $20 for up to a
    family of 4
    http://www.mayorsmoviemorning.com/


    Winter Family Day @ Steckle Farm
    10am to 2pm.

    Bring a toboggan and enjoy our hills, take part in some snow games, visit with our friendly winter crew of animals, and make a craft to get ready for Spring. When the chill gets to you, we'll have homemade soup, cookies, and cider for sale to keep you warm.

    This is an open event, so theres no need to pre purchase tickets... just show up, and let the fun begin! $2 a person for the general public, and FREE for our 'Friends of the Farm' 2014 cardholders!
    https://www.facebook.com/events/332399376898257/

    Family Day at Vibrant Farms10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Feb 17, 2014
    Join us for some family fun at the farm! Tour the farm and try your hand at milking a cow, collecting eggs from the chicken coop, get a photo with a baby calf, games, and enjoy some gluten-free sugar free organic treats. Cost: $10/family
    http://www.theorganicfarmersdaughter.com/events.html

    Bring On The Sunshine Festival
    11:00am until 5:00pm
    Forest Hill United Church 121 Westmount Rd E, Kitchener
    Bring on the Sunshine is an Annual African Festival celebrated in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. This year promises to be as exciting with added workshops and performances. The best part is, it's Free!! so you do not want this miss this opportunity to experience Africa in the community.
    http://www.bringonthesunshine.ca/

    Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
    Monday, February 17 - Family Day
    Flock to the Schneider Haus on Family Day for some hands-on fun!
    Attend a presentation by Kitchener author and nature lover, Frank Glew, well known for That Chickadee Feeling and many other children’s books. 11 a.m.
    or 1 p.m.
    Take part in the Great Backyard Bird count and count birds for 15 minutes.
    Make an ice cream cone bird feeder to take home to your feathered friends.
    Enjoy some apple cider and a ‘bird seed’ cookie.
    Scavenger hunts and more…..10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE!


    Family Day @ Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
    1pm-4pm
    Suggested $5 donation per child
    http://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/2013_Family_Day.asp

    Kitchener Community Centres
    Breithaupt Centre

    (519-741-2502):
    Open gym and swim times 3-5 p.m.

    Bridgeport Community Centre
    (519-741-2271): A skating party and/or indoor family activities, 2-4 p.m. Weather dependent.

    Centreville Chicopee Community Centre

    (519-741-2490): Free movie matinee, 1-3:30 p.m.
     
    Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre
    (519-741-2641): Open gym time from 2-4 p.m.
     
    Forest Heights Community Centre
    (519-741-2621): Open house with various activities, 1-4 p.m., plus outdoor skating, weather permitting.
     
    Kingsdale Community Centre
    (519-741-2540): Free family movie from 1:30-3 p.m.
     
    Williamsburg Community Centre
    (519-741-2240): Crafts, family fun indoors and out, weather permitting from 1–4 p.m.
    Space is limited, so please call the centre to register.

    Rockway Centre
    (519-741-2507):
    Inter-generational dance from 1-4 p.m.


    Lyle Hallman Pool
    Public swim from 3-5pm
     

    Cameron Heights Pool
    Public swim from 6:30-8pm

    Forest Heights Pool
    Public swim from 9am-10am

    Please contact these centres to register or to find out if there are fees for the events http://www.kitchener.ca/en/insidecityhall/resources/PUB_YK2_JanFeb_2014_ALLPAGES.pdf

    Feb 21
    Propeller Dance @ Registry Theatre
    7:30pm
    Choreographers Renata Soutter and Shara Weaver create work with dancers of all abilities to move the audience
    Pay As You Leave (Choose your own price)
    http://www.registrytheatre.com/propeller-dance/
     
    Feb 22
    Creative Writing Club
    Bring a pencil, a notebook & your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
    Register online at kpl.org, one week before the program. FREE
    Sat. Feb. 22 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener   

    HockeyTown @ Kitchener City Hall

    10am-3pm HockeyTown returns to downtown Kitchener! This year the event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22.
    Civic Square will turn into a hub of hockey activities as the NHL stars of tomorrow from Kitchener Minor Hockey (tyke players) teams compete for the Mayor's Cup..
    The event will also feature sports memorabilia, interactive games and educational opportunities. Special guest confirmed for this years event will be artist Michael Slotwinkski who will display his goalie mask art work inside the rotunda.
    Children will also have the opportunity to create their own goalie mask designs at the event.
    Join the conversation on Twitter #hockeytown
    http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/Hockey-Town.asp

    PWA Canada
    After a very successful January event the PWA returns to the Alpine Club, 464 Maple Avenue, in Kitchener on February 22nd. Doors open at 7pm and the bell rings at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for front Row, $15 General Admission, $10 Youth and Kids 5 and Under are Free with paid Adult. This is a family friendly/all ages event with a licensed bar. 519-998-8799 for tickets/information or go to www.PWACanada.com

    Feb 23
    Tracey Weiler — Community Winter Ice Skating Party
    2-4pm Waterloo Public Square


    Looking Ahead


    Get a head start on March Break Camps before they fill up!
    Check out Chef Camp at the Kitchener MarketKids from 7 to 12 years of age take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
    http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/March-Break-Chef-Camp.asp





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    Monday, January 27, 2014

    Celebrate Valentines Day And The Olympics With Those2Girls And The Kitchener Market Kids In The Kitchen

    Show Your Love For Team Canada


    Show your love for Team Canada as we celebrate Valentine's Day and The Olympics at Kids In The Kitchen  February 15th 2014 from 10am-Noon at the Kitchener Market!

    UPDATE! Apperances by Top Chef Canada Competitor Terry Salmond and members of the Kitchener Rangers Training Team!

    Remember To Wear Red And White

    It will be a fun community event and the best part is it's all FREE with your food donation for Nutrition For Learning!

    Be sure to stay updated by joining our Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group and clicking on our Show Your Love For Team Canada Event Page

    See You February 15th In The Kitchener Market's Upper Marketplace Cooking School Area!

    Click The Image To Enlarge
     

    Saturday, January 25, 2014

    The Kitchener Market Cooking Stage @ Total Woman Show 2014 - Win Your Way In

     

    The Kitchener Market Will Be Cooking Up A Storm


    With the weather we have been having here in Kitchener Waterloo it has been hard to keep things lively in the area, but The Kitchener Market sure knows how!
    February 8th and 9th the Kitchener Market Chefs will be cooking up a storm at The Total Woman Show to keep things hot in KW! 
    Check out the Kitchener Market Cooking Stage Schedule and enter to win a pair of passes to see them at the Total Woman Show.

    


    


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    Friday, January 10, 2014

    Kitchener Waterloo Events, Activities And PA DAY Stuff To Do January 2014


    Welcome To The New Year

    2014 Started off with lots of New Year's Levees and there are still a couple left to attend. Here are some other great things to do in the KW area
    Also remember many kids have January 17th off school! Start making plans!
    Also be sure to visit our posts on

    Ongoing Events

    Kids’ Hop - Kitchener Market
    Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!
    See the performer list here http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

    Kid's Art -Kitchener Market
    Every Thursday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Art Innovators will be hosting Squiggles to Grins at the Kitchener Market – a program for children and their parents. Participate in a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp
     
    YWCA - Girls Space
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4pm-6pm @ Bridgeport Community Centre
    Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-6pm @ Chandler Community Centre
    http://www.ywcakw.on.ca/girlspace

    KPL Kids’ Club
    Take a break from shopping! Free stories and crafts for all ages.
    Sat. from 9 – 11 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East

    January Events
    Remember to click through the links to find out cost and ensure the start time, as they may have changed after this was posted.

    Jan 11
    Puss N Boots Cineplex Family Favourites
    11am
    http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

    Christmas Bird Count for Kids
    Walter Bean Trail - RIM Park
    Saturday, 11 January 2014 from 10am-Noon
    Register here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-tickets-8662151729

    KW Symphony Kinderconcert
    Conrad Centre
    10am and 11am
    http://kwsymphony.ca/2013_14/kinder/kin2.php

    New Year's Leveee - Guelph
    Guelph Market Square

    1pm-4pm
    http://guelph.ca/events/

    FREE All Ages Movie Night, "Turbo" with games afterward
    Victoria Hills Community Centre
    10 Chopin Dr., Kitchener
    6pm 
    Snacks will be sold at an inexpensive price, all proceeds go to Learn English, Make Friends.
     
    KW Glee Auditions
    Jan 11 and Jan 12

    Jan 12
    New Year's Levee - Mayor Brenda Halloran City Of Wateloo
    RIM Park
    11:30am-2pm
    http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/welcomefrommayorhalloran.asp

    New Year's Levee - Peter Braid Member Of Parliment
    St. George's Hall
    1pm-3pm
    http://peterbraid.ca/2014-new-years-levee-invitation/

    Girls Hockey Day
    Activa Sportscomplex
    Gold Medal winning Olympians Cheryl Pounder and Becky Kellar will be joining us again for the Play It Again Sports Try Hockey event at 2:15. This event allows girls who have never tried the sport to come out and skate with 2 Olympians for free. We even provide the equipment! To make this even more special, Carlos Benevedes from the 91.5 The Beat morning show will be putting on his blades to skate with the girls as well. Come out to meet them, see their gold medals, and get some autographs.
    http://kitchenerminorhockey.com/Articles/18776/RBC_Girls_Hockey_Day/

    Jan 17
    PA DAY


    Family literacy celebration & free skate with WPL
    1:30pm to 2:00pm – story time and craft (McCormick Branch)
    2:00pm to 3:30pm – free skating and hot chocolate (McCormick Rec Complex - East Arena)
    http://www.wpl.ca/2013/12/family-literacy-celebration-free-skate-with-wpl/

    Jan 18
    Kids In The Kitchen - Kitchener Market
    10am-Noon
    http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_in_the_Kitchen.asp

    The Golden Compass Cineplex Family Favourites
    11am
    http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

    Peter And The Wolf - KW Symphony
    Centre In The Square
    2:30pm
    http://tickets.kwsymphony.on.ca/calendar/view.aspx?id=1368

    PWA presents "Holiday Hangover" on January 18th at the Alpine Club, located at 464 Maple Avenue, in Kitchener. Doors open at 7pm, Bell time at 7:30
    www.PWACanada.com for more details (KIDS 4&u GET IN FREE WITH PAID ADULT

    Jan 19
    Model Train Show @ Paris Fairgrounds
    10am-3pm
    $4 admission & Under 12 are FREE
    http://www.rrmodelcraftsman.com/timetable/cm_timetable_details.php?id=1583&sortBy=byCategory

    Family Literacy Day Celebration
    Register online at www.kpl.org , one week before the program.
    Tues. Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm, Main Library, 85 Queen St. North, Kitchener
    Sat. Jan. 25 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
    Fri. Jan. 24 at 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener       
    Tues. Jan. 21 at 6:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener


    Jan 25
    The Smurfs Cineplex Family Favourites
    11am
    http://www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites

    KW Reptile Show @ THEMUSEUM
    11am
    http://www.themuseum.ca/events/kw-reptile-party-show-2
    Contact to find out admission

    Free Winter Fun Day
    Saturday, January 25th, 2-4pm
    Gzowski Park behind Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr., Kitchener
    Come skate (bring own skates), toboggan, play road hockey or snow soccer. etc. Hot chocolate and cookies. Event will not happen if there is no snow on the hill.
     
    The Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
    Waterloo Rec Complex - Hauser Haus
    11am-3pm
     
    Skate N Shake
    Waterloo Public Square
    7pm-10pm
    Join in the fun at this free public skating event with live DJs, dance party lighting and free hot chocolate http://www.waterloo.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=7b4cbc0a-fec2-4b4b-8efb-ee097d69c49f&PID=PublicSquare

    Jan 26
    Family Literacy Day
    Conestoga Mall
    11am-4:30pm
    http://abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/events/?id=27

    Jan 28
    Kitchener Rangers will host the 7th Annual Rangers Vs Cambridge Ice Hounds and Kitchener Ice Pirates benefit game 
    Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex from 6-9:00 p.m.
    Admission to the game is complimentary with monetary donations welcome at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Cambridge Ice Hounds and the Kitchener Ice Pirates.

    http://www.kitchenerrangers.com/page/special-hockey-benefit-game

    Jan 31
    Shipwrecked Exihibit Begins
    Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
    http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events/2014---january/shipwreck!-pirates-and-treasure.aspx
    Contact to find out admission

    Looking Ahead

    Feb 8
    Trip Around The World Day @ Wilson Education Resource Center
    10am-3pm
    https://www.facebook.com/events/613626608675950/


    Get a head start on March Break Camps before they fill up!
    Check out Chef Camp at the Kitchener Market
    Kids from 7 to 12 years of age take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
    http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/March-Break-Chef-Camp.asp





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    Thursday, January 2, 2014

    New Year's Levees 2014 In The Kitchener Waterloo Area


    Welcome To 2014!!!!!
    A New Year's Day Leeve Is Quite A Canadian Tradition
    According to Wikipedia a Present Day Levee can be defined as.....
     
    Levées are the receptions (usually, but not necessarily, on New Year's Day) held by the governor general, the lieutenant governors of the provinces, the military and others, to mark the start of another year and to provide an opportunity for the public to pay their respects.

    Most levées may be attended by any citizen, including children.[3][4] Attending the lieutenant governor's levée is an annual ritual for some families.

    Today the levée has evolved from the earlier, more boisterous party into a more sedate and informal one. It is an occasion to call upon representatives of the monarch, military and municipal governments and to exchange New Year's greetings and best wishes for the new year, to renew old acquaintances and to meet new friends. It is also an opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past year and to welcome the opportunities of the New Year.

    Local Levee Celebrations in 2014 

    In the Kitchener Waterloo area Levees are hosted by the local mayor and/or a local govenment official.  They are open to the public and are FREE to attend. Below is a list of this year's New Year's Levees.
    Please click on the links to get details of each event. 

    Jan 4
    Stephen Woodworth Member of Parliment
    12:30pm-2:30pm
    Stanley Park Community Centre
    http://stephenwoodworth.ca/

    Cambridge City Hall
    1pm-3pm (I'm guess the AM they have posted on their site is incorrect, being that it says PM on their poster)
    http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=2157&ms=2013-12-29&s=

    Jan 5
    Kitchener City Hall
    2pm-4pm
    https://www.facebook.com/events/185077185032584/

    Woolwich Township does not list the time
    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=777594718937254&id=355032784526785

    Jan 11
    Guelph Market Square
    1pm-4pm
    http://guelph.ca/events/

    Jan 12
    RIM Park
    11:30am-2pm
    http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/welcomefrommayorhalloran.asp

    St. George's Hall
    1pm-3pm
    http://peterbraid.ca/2014-new-years-levee-invitation/