Saturday, January 6, 2018

New Year's Leeve's, PD Day Activities and More Stuff To Do In Kitchener Waterloo - January 2018


 
As always please check all links provided as times, dates, venues and registration information often changes without our knowledge.

First is list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast


CURRENT CONTESTS


 
Ongoing Events

University of Waterloo Research Studies
Research Studies @ UofW Contact Lens Research
Currently the top contact lens research centre in the world is continuing to accomplish great things through research done right here at UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO. The studies are non-invasive and all of our participants are compensated at $20/hr for their time and often get free contact lenses or glasses. Right they are recruiting 7-11 year olds to participate in a 3yr study cclr.uwaterloo.ca

Infant Studies Group
If you’re looking for something new and fun to do with your child, we would love to have you participate in one of our studies! Help us discover how children learn about language and the world around them. Typical studies involve a one time, half hour visit. You stay with your child the entire time and receive a small gift for participating as well! Please contact us or visit our website for more information. We hope to see you soon!
WEB: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-studies-group
TEL: 519 888 4567
ext. 31164
EMAIL: babylab@uwaterloo.ca

Social Development Lab

Our lab is currently looking for children to help with our research! Our lab looks at personality and the social world for young children. Our study involves parents and their children coming into our lab and answering a few questions. Kids get to play some fun computer games as well! The typical sessions take around 2 hours and parents are always able to observe their child during the social interaction tasks. In appreciation of your time, children get a small gift. To learn more about our lab and what we do, check out our website! Follow us on Facebook and twitter to keep up to date with our fun!

Twitter: SDLab_UW
Facebook: Social Development Lab Waterloo
Website: uwaterloo.ca/social-development-lab
TEL: 519-888-4567 ext.38775
Email: sdl@uwaterloo.ca
 

Youth Drum and Bugle Corps

Great program for youths in the KWC area. Our participants come not only from Cambridge, but Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford, and surrounding areas as well. We are not the Scouts. We are not the Army, Navy or Sea Cadets. We are the only Youth Drum and Bugle Corps in the area!

No experience required and we have a modest membership fee ($20 per year). We provide a unique musical education program that not only teaches kids to play music or perform colour guard, we instruct them how to march, perform and basically just have fun! Check us out on our website: www.scouthouseband.com/cadets
 

Be a snow angel! Keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow can be very challenging for older adults and people with limited mobility. As a snow angel, you can be good neighbour by clearing snow for those who need assistance. All you have to do is adopt a sidewalk and keep it clear when it snows. Watch for people in your neighbourhood who could use help removing snow and lend them a hand. It’s also a great opportunity for students to complete volunteer hours needed and to exercise outdoors! Learn more: www.kitchener.ca/snowangels



Region of Waterloo Libraries Calendar http://calendar.rwlibrary.ca/?_mid_=17409

Cambridge Libraries – Idea Exchange Calendar http://ideaexchange.org
 

Daily

Sleep And Your New Baby Waterloo Region Sessions

(various dates and times)

Session Details:

The purpose of the session is help families understand and respond to their baby’s sleep patterns and language, which will in turn strengthen family relationships and contribute to achieving optimal child health.

The 1.5 hour session will be offered weekly at all three Ontario Early Years Main sites with a mix of daytime, evening and weekend timings

Parents/caregivers can register online at http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-registration.html The session will be most beneficial if parents/caregivers brings their baby with them and we encourage bringing a support person to assist with this http://www.earlyyearsinfo.ca/sleep-and-your-new-baby-regist…

Earth Sciences Museum @ University Of Waterloo

Conestoga Rovers Learning Centre (the “Dino pit”) open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The museum’s main atrium, mining tunnel, Great Lakes fountain and stunning mineral exhibits open evenings Monday to Friday and weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Plus info about the Scavenger Hunt can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/…/earth-sciences-museum-scavenger-hunts

Have an Infant and/or Toddler? Check out OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE calendar http://www.ourplacekw.ca/
 

Creekside Kids is excited to invite families to the City Park Indoor Playground at Creekside Church. You do not need to be a Creekside attender to enjoy the use of this playground. Admission is free https://creeksidechurch.ca/playground/
 

Tuesdays

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!
  • January 9
  • January 23

Beginning Jan 16th Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON) Join us on Tuesdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free. (resumes Jan 17)


Wednesdays

 

Every Wednesday, Jan 10 - Feb 28 10:30am



Free event! Grow your young child’s love of nature throughout the winter months! Join us at Huron Natural Area for a story, some seasonal songs and then a hike in the woods. Suitable for children ages 5 and under. No registration required. Meet at the play area. NOTE: Bathrooms are not available in the winter months. Discover nature in the city! https://www.facebook.com/pg/cityofkitchener/events

 

Gamers Night @ WPL John M. Harper Branch (Fischer-Hallman Waterloo)

Wednesdays Jan 17-Feb 21 6:30pm

Explore digital literacy skills by navigating the world of Minecraft. Create and participate in Minecraft challenges and construct beautiful digital masterpieces. Drop-in.

This program is for children in grades 2 to 6.

Wednesday evening workshops @ Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery (beside Centre In The Square) 5:30pm with an emphasis of having fun and making cool stuff for ages 6-11.

DIY Kids offers exciting hands-on workshops each day where the emphasis is on having fun and making cool stuff.  Suitable for all skill levels, with new projects introduced each day. All materials are included. $15 + hst https://kwag.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=86

Thursdays

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!


Tots Time @ Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)

Beginning Jan 18th Join us on Thursdays for an engaging program for children ages 2 to 5. Each week is a different theme and the time will be filled with crafts, toy playing, story reading and lots of learning games to help your little one grow. Admission is $2 per child. 10 per cent membership discount applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult's admission is free.(resumes Jan 17 for Tues and Jan 19 for Thursdays)  

 

Saturdays

Saturdays KPL Kids’ Club Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E. (Upper Level) Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Take a break from shopping and stop by the Kitchener Public Library Space for stories, crafts and fun.No registration required.

Family Favourites $2.99 Films @ Cineplex


January 2017 Event Blast


January 7

What: 2018 New Year's Levee

When: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m.

Where: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo

Activities

  • Free skating from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Free swimming from 2:05 - 4 p.m.
  • Free face painting and clowning around with Bre Creative
  • Live entertainment featuring Erick Traplin
  • Mad Science will be onsite to wow the kids
  • Get your portrait painted by a local caricature artist
  • Free cookies and refreshments while quantities last!

Grab your kids, grab your skates and swim suit and come out for a fun afternoon with Mayor Dave Jaworsky and council! 

 

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018 1:30 - 4 p.m. Kitchener City Hall

Come one. Come all. Celebrate the New Year with your Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, your council members, and your neighbours at our FREE carnival themed celebration under the big top of City Hall!

Schedule:

  • 1:30 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
  • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Carnival games, food, live entertainment and skating on Carl Zehr Square
  • 1:35 p.m. - Mayor to announce City Builder Award Winners
  • 2 - 3:30 p.m. - Performances By: KW Harmonizers: One More Time; Cuneyt Juneyt Yetkiner, Local Musician; Wandering Magician No.5 from Big Smiles Company
  • 3:30 p.m. - Mayor's new year's greeting 
  • 3:40 p.m. - Door prize ticket draw with mayor and council 
  • 4 p.m. - Closing Ceremony: Singing of Auld Lang Syne (Translates to "Times Gone By," remembering friends from the past.)

Warm up with some hot chocolate and enjoy popcorn and cotton candy on us! 
 

January 16
KW Titans @ The Aud 11am http://kwtitans.com/14519/schedule-and-results

Build Your Own Toys @ WPL Albert McCormick Branch 6:30pm We supply the material, you supply the creativity. https://www.facebook.com/events/552141098460991

January 17

KW Titans @ The AUD - WILD WEDNESDAY 2 for 1 Ticket Night 7pm

2 FOR 1 Wednesday tickets


on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in WILDWEDNESDAY and click the GO button.

The screen will change to list the BOWL tickets for the Wednesday games.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)


January 20
Scavenger Hunt 1pm-2pm @ Huron Natural Area
Free event!
Meet at the play area with a camera in hand. Then you can explore the winter woods to see how many things you can find on a scavenger hunt list. Come dressed for the weather!

NOTE: Bathrooms are not available in the winter months.

https://www.facebook.com/events/371044916701152

 

January 21

Sorcerer’s Apprentice @ Cambridge Centre For The Arts
1:30pm pre-register for $5 tickets at https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/Activity_Search/cookies-and-kids-the-sorcerer-s-apprentice/2614


January 24

KW Titans @ The AUD - WILD WEDNESDAY 2 for 1 Ticket Night 7pm

2 FOR 1 Wednesday tickets


on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in WILDWEDNESDAY and click the GO button.

The screen will change to list the BOWL tickets for the Wednesday games.
The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)
January 26
PD Day courses from Safety Tree – Learn more at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2017/12/keeping-kids-safe-this-winter-with.html
 
Stories N Skate @ Albert McCormick Arena
Spend your PD Day with us and the University of Waterloo's Women's Warriors hockey team.
1:30pm to 2:30pm - stories, crafts and games in the Upper Viewing Lounge
2:30pm to 3:30pm - free ice skating in the McCormick Arena
https://www.facebook.com/events/538773643144785

 

January 28
KW Titans @ The Aud 2pm http://kwtitans.com/14519/schedule-and-results

Jan 30
On Tuesday, January 30, 2018, the Kitchener Rangers will host the 11th annual Special Hockey Benefit Game which sees the Rangers take on the Kitchener Ice Pirates at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium at 6:15pm
Admission to the game is complimentary and monetary donations are welcomed at the door, with all proceeds benefiting the Kitchener Ice Pirates.
http://kitchenerrangers.com/article/special-hockey-returns-to-the-aud-on-tuesday-january-30-vs-the-kitchener-ice-pirates

 

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