Did you know there is a PD DAY this month on FRIDAY THE 13th?!?!!?
We thought we would give you lots of warning to help you prepare :)
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
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!
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
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
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.
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/
Mondays
Tuesdays
Join Early
Years Centre Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Kitchener Market Marketplace for
family cooking time. This program will provide strategies to families on how to
involve children in the kitchen.
Register in person at Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre or by
phone at 519-571-1626.
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!
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. NOTE
NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH BREAK
Colour Our Community @ KPL Central
(Downtown) every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from
2pm-4pm
Art
can be a tool for increasing social connections and fostering community
inclusion and integration. Colour Our Community aims to make connections
between those who are often marginalized and members of the community at large
in a comfortable, accessible venue where all are welcome to explore their
creativity and experience connection through art. Colour Our Community is a
partnership with Kitchener Public Library and Circle of Friends.
Wednesdays
Beginning April 11 (to June 13)
Tails and Trails @ Huron Natural Area Grow your young child's love of nature
through these story times in the forest. We will gather for songs and a tale
around various themes, then hit the trails for a short hike.
Meet at the play area. https://www.facebook.com/events/247298195813584
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. NOTE NOT HAPPENING DURING MARCH
BREAK
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
Home Depot Workshops 2nd Saturday of
Each Month
April 2018 Event Blast
Now Until April 8
April 6
National Tartan Day
Noon to 5 p.m.
It’s National Tartan Day, so if
you stop by and show us your tartan! Free tea and shortbread to all
Tartaned visitors at McDougall Cottage Cambridge Noon-5pm
http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/Default/Detail/2018-04-06-1200-National-Tartan-Day
April 7
April 7-8
Swan Weekend in
Stratford
April 8
Homer Watson House & Gallery at Community Appreciation
Day! On Sunday, April 8 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, join us for this FREE
annual event as we welcome families and community members to experience a wide
variety of fun art activities, tours of the Gallery and Museum, as well as a
tasty food! http://www.homerwatson.on.ca/cad-2018
Waterloo County
Classic Crokinole Tournaments @ Joseph Schneider Hause 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Children
This weekend is all about
traditional games, including the annual Waterloo County Classic Crokinole
Tournament. Teams must pre-register to enter the adult tournament.
Pre-registration required to participate in tournament. Regular admission
applies to museum visit. http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Detail/2018-04-07-1000-Waterloo-County-Classic-Crokinole-Tournaments
April 9
Beginning April 9 A free 6 week parenting group for parents of teens or
tweens @ Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge and North Dumfries https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCounsellingCentreCND/posts/1742343012519108
April 10
Tails
and Trails @ Breithaupt Park 10am-Noon Grow your young child's love of nature
through these story times in the forest. We will gather for songs and a tale
around various themes, then hit the trails for a short hike.
Meet at the splash pad area. https://www.facebook.com/events/173504283371734
April 11
The Business & Education Partnership of
Waterloo Region is excited to announce our 2018 Explore Your
Future event, which provides a unique opportunity
for youth in grades 7 - 12 (and their parents/guardians) to explore future
career options and attend informative breakout sessions. 6pm-8pm Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-tickets-40920286679?aff=es2
April 13
PD Day Activities – April Showers
@ McDougall Cottage Cambridge Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. All kids are welcome
to drop in for some fun games, crafts ‘n more on your day off school! Children
must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per child, adults are no
charge. http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/Default/Detail/2018-04-13-1300-PD-Day-Activities-April-Showers
April 13 to 15
Egg To Chicken @ Joseph Schneider
Haus 10am-5pm Visit with our baby chicks and learn what it takes to raise them.
Regular admission applies. No registration required. http://calendar.schneiderhaus.ca/Default/Detail/2018-04-13-1000-PD-Day-Fun-Egg-to-Chicken
April 14
Public Roller Skating
in Kitchener (Grand River Arena)
Come
get your roller groove on. Join us for a night of rolling tunes on eight
wheets.
6 pm to 745 pm All Ages
8 pm to 945 pm 16+ only
$8 admission, or $5 for kids 15 and under.
Skate rental is $5.
Roller skates or Roller blades (inline) are welcome.
Capacity of arena is 160 skaters.
Safety gear highly recommended for all skaters.
****Helmets are mandatory for 16 and under****
This one time event is a fundraiser for Kitchener Low Contact Roller Derby
(Fighting Fräuleins) Register at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3323831
April 15
This Teens & Tools** workshop, geared
for ages 12-18 will focus on how to properly and safely use a hammer, as well
as help each student discover their inner DIYer by helping to teach them
spatial reasoning, independence, self-confidence and basic construction skills Fee
$20 @ Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. 11am-1:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/342049346306988
April 17
Tails
and Trails @ Lakeside Park 10:30am Grow your young child's love of nature
through these story times in the forest. We will gather for songs and a tale
around various themes, then hit the trails for a short hike. https://www.facebook.com/events/1785412331768501
April 18-20
For those with
older kids
MPP Daiene Vernile has partnered with Canadian
Blood Services to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available to
hospital patients in need.
The event will take place from April 18th
to 20th. Daiene and staff will be at the clinic on
April 20th at 10:30am to 12pm The
minimum age is 17 and donor will have to meet the height and weight requirements
April 19
Board Game Night
@ The Family Centre 5:30-8pm
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Thursday, April 19,
2018 | 7 – 9pm
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Location:
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Drumbo Agricultural
Hall, 41 Centre Street, Drumbo
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Summary:
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The Swiss Yodelers
are coming to Drumbo as a fundraiser for Willis United Church.
Tickets are $15.00 and available by calling Pat Harmer at 519-463-5291 or
Ann Hoard at 519-463-5408
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April 20
April 20-21
Joseph Schneider
Haus
April 20-22
Coin Show and
Convention Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22, 2018 @ Holiday Inn
Fairway Rd. Kitchener
Daily Admission
only $3.00
Children 17 and under free.
http://www.the-ona.ca/con2018.php
April 21
Kait Taylor, Storyteller
KWS Musicians @ Woolwich Memorial Centre Elmira 10:30amWho can it be? In this
Flemish “pourquoi” tale, learn how colour came into the world of birds, and how
an act of kindness resulted in one of nature’s greatest beauties.Doors open 30
minutes before each concert and children and parents to participate in music
activities provided by Music for Young Children. Stay after the concert to meet
the performers and their instruments! Ticket info https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-most-beautiful-bird
Kids in Kilts Craft Days @ McDougall Cottage
Cambridge
One special day a month, we invite children (ages 3 and up) to create a fun
seasonal or Scottish inspired craft. Join us to celebrate National Tartan Day with
a tartan craft. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. $3 per child,
adults, no charge http://calendar.mcdougallcottage.ca/Default/Detail/2018-04-21-1300-Kids-in-Kilts
FREE celebration of Crafty Creatures
Grand Opening in Cambridge, ON on April 21, 2018!
Featuring:
- One day only! Buy 5 drop-in visits for $50. That's $10 off!
- Check out our 100+ pre-designed crafts.
- First chance to view & book our birthday party rooms.
- Learn about our adult events.
- FREE kid's craft activities, giveaways and snacks! https://www.facebook.com/events/1882419152048043
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
April 22
Earth
Day Tree Planting
10:00 am to 2:00 pm rare ECO Centre
Join
us for Earth Day and help rare with a stream restoration project! We
will be planting several species of trees and shrubs along the banks of a newly
restored cold water creek. The plants will help stabilize the banks and shade
the water at two newly restored pools to maintain its cool temperature and
create fish habitat. This event is FREE! http://raresites.org/things-to-do/events/?ee=350
SEE Anil Bheem LIVE! -
Mehfil a FREE family Concert and Show
April 22nd 2018
Cambridge, ON 4:30-8pm Hespeler Memorial Arena
April 24
Tails and Trails @ Monarch Woods 10:30am
Grow your young child's love of nature through these story times in the forest.
We will gather for songs and a tale around various themes, then hit the trails
for a short hike. Meet at the trail (112 Stoke Dr.) https://www.facebook.com/events/185203302096433For tickets or info contact Tribu Persaud 519-239-7940
Attendance is free - Donations Welcome
April 28
9am-Noon @ The Aud
KW POMBA MOM TO MOM SALE Children's Used Clothing, Toys & Equipment Sale
9am-12pm- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
$2 cash admission or non expired canned good, that will be donated to The
Food Bank Of Waterloo Region
400 East Ave. (Kitchener Aud~~~ Kiwanis Arena) DEBIT and CASH available
for check out
(0.50 cent charge for debit)
All items are sold AS IS and all sales are Final - No Exchanges, Refunds or
Returns.
Clothing~ newborn to size 14+ (sorted by gender and size) Maternity
Wear Shoes/Boots/Coats/ Toys, Toys, Toys~ indoor and outdoor
Nursery Items~ bedding, cribs, diapers, bottles, decor, breastfeeding pillows,
etc.
Games/Books/DVDs/CDs/VHS/Puzzles
Strollers, bikes, wagons, bumbo chairs, highchairs, car seats, swinging chairs,
rocking chairs, baby gates, floor mats, etc.
*** Please note that we do not know what is being sold at the sale until we set
up on Friday before. We will try and post pictures as we set up so you can see
what there is.
If you are EXPECTING MULTIPLES or have multiples that are 6 MONTHS AND YOUNGER,
you may shop EARLY at 7:45am with one helper.
If you are an MBC or POMBA MEMBER, you may start shopping at 8:15am (must show
ID) Please visit www.kwpomba.ca
to become a member. *must have multiples (twins, triplets, quads, etc) to
become a member*. You may purchase a membership at the sale or online.
To sell, please contact: vendors@kwpomba.ca
and our website for more info. www.kwpomba.ca
www.myconsignmentmanager.com/kwpomba
The Most Beautiful Bird
Kait Taylor, Storyteller
KWS Musicians @ Conrad Centre (Downtown Kitchener) 10:30am
Who can it be? In this
Flemish “pourquoi” tale, learn how colour came into the world of birds, and how
an act of kindness resulted in one of nature’s greatest beauties.
Doors open 30 minutes
before each concert and children and parents to participate in music activities
provided by Music for Young Children. Stay after the concert to meet the
performers and their instruments! Ticket info https://kwsymphony.ca/concerts/the-most-beautiful-bird
2018 Earth Day celebration
Join us on
Saturday, April 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Dr, Kitchener.
Celebrate nature in the city with these fun, hands-on activities offered by
local experts:
This event runs
rain or shine. No registration required. Wear closed-toe footwear if you
plan to plant a tree
April 29
Nailed It
Children's Workshop will be all about mom!
Using your own words*, describe the mom in your life, and we will design a
custom 12"x12" stencil for your little DIYer to paint in! Cost $20
@ Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. 11:30am-1pm https://www.facebook.com/events/2010541802494013
