Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Batter Up For Kitchener Panthers Baseball Camp - Enter To Win Info


Did you know the Kitchener Panthers offer a summer baseball day camp? It's not too late register! Plus to highlight this they are offering a chance to win a spot! Read on to learn more.

The Kitchener Panthers are offering two baseball camps this summer for ages eight to 14. Campers

will learn from the most elite players in the region, while enjoying Kitchener's brand-new baseball

training facility, Playball Academy Canada (www.playballacademycanada.ca). Kids will learn

fundamental baseball skills from Panthers Coach, Luke Baker, and be instructed by star players

including Noelvis Entenza, Miguel Lahera, Jonder Martinez and Yorbis Borroto. Camps run July 9 to 13

and July 16 to 20; campers will receive a free T-shirt, hat, and a free ticket to KPMG Day on Sunday,

July 15, when The Panthers take on The Brantford Red Sox at Jack Couch Park.

 

Panther Summer Camp:
July 9-13 and July 16-20, 2018
Ages 8 - 14. Camp runs from 9AM thru to 3:30PM. Drop offs as early as 8:30AM and Pick Ups as late as 3:30PM. Limited Spots Available!

$300 + HST / Player / Week
Learn the fundamental baseball skills from the Kitchener Panthers in Kitchener's state of the art baseball training facility, Playball Academy Canada


Plus, to highlight this fun baseball camp they are hosting a giveaway too!

Enter To Win



To enter the KPMG Panthers Camp giveaway, go to the Kitchener Panthers Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/kitchenerpanthers and like the post as well as the Kitchener Panthers

Facebook page. Contest starts June 25, 2018 and ends July 2, 2018.

A founding member of the Intercounty Baseball Association, The Kitchener Panthers are currently in

first place in regular season standings at 12-5.

To view the 2018 season schedule, please visit: http://www.kitchenerpanthers.com


OR

Click on the embeded image below to be taken right to the contest page!
 

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Teardrops to Raindrops – Drayton Entertainment’s The Rainmaker Covers The Full Range of Emotions


While the rain arrived in Kitchener Waterloo on Friday night, so did THE RAINMAKER by Drayton Entertainment.  Upon arrival at the opening night performance at St. Jacobs Country Playhouse you could feel the audience anticipation of the show as soon as you arrived, similar to the way you can feel a strong rain coming on.  Being on site as a media reviewer we often listen to the thoughts of others around us before the performance, during the intermission and after the show.  The Rainmaker had many in the same boat, not knowing too much of this story but just like the sprinkling of rain many found this period piece a refreshing change of pace from their modern-day life.

The Life of a Rancher’s Family During A Drought


As the performance begins we learn that the Curry family is experiencing drought it many forms.  The pressing one is lack of rain which is putting a strain on the survival of their family ranch.  The less obvious one is the drought of suitors that Lizzie, the daughter of the rancher, has felt most of her life. The rancher’s eldest son is finding a drought when it comes to funds that keep the farm afloat and the local deputy sheriff that Lizzie has her eye on is finding the drought of personal relationships something he has come to accept. The youngest son of the family which, they are all concerned about, is doing his best to keep everyone upbeat in this trying time, but his older brother scolding him on his choice of girlfriend is getting too much to handle during the heat wave.  Together these stories collide to become a perfect storm of high emotions.  Some bring on tears and others bring on frustration but they all seem to think the lack of rain is the root of problem and as soon as the next storm passes through, they believe they will be “right as rain”.

It Becomes All About Making It Rain


Just as the family and believes all hope is lost for the ranch and the idea of Lizzie finding a husband, a smooth-talking confidence man comes by with the promise he can bring the rain.  The family members disagree about the validity of his words but decide to take a leap of faith and hire him to make it rain.  What they get in return is a change in the air which continues on well into the second act.

It’s Raining Men


When the Rainmaker himself spends time with Lizzie they both see their skies transform.  He begins to realize he is living in a fantasy and needs someone to ground him and Lizzie shape-shifts in front of the audience into a confident woman who now can see herself as beautiful for the first time.  This newfound self-esteem has it raining cats and dogs in the potential husband department as both the Rainmaker and the Deputy Sherriff begin vying for her affection.

These become stormy situations for everyone involved and while heat wave is keeping the weather hot, so is the scene with Lizzie and the Rainmaker and the heat is on when it comes to her younger brother and his girlfriend.

Will a change in the weather change the trajectory of these characters? You’ll have see THE RAINMAKER to find out.


Get Your Tickets


Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more and selected Discount Dates are $37. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-747-7788 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Tim Hortons Free Swim Times 2018 For Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge And Guelph



Map MarkerCameron Heights Pool-Aquafit
301 Charles St E, N2G 2P8
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Sun, Jul 08: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Jul 15: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Jul 22: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Jul 29: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Aug 12: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Aug 19: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Sun, Aug 26: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Map MarkerCameron Heights Pool-Public swim
301 Charles St E, N2G 2P8
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Mon, Jul 23: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri, Aug 10: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun, Aug 19: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Map MarkerHarry Class Pool-public swim
45 Woodside Ave, N2M 3K9
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Tue, Jul 31: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Fri, Aug 31: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Map MarkerBreithaupt Centre-Aquafit
350 Margaret Ave, N2H 4J8
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Tue, Jul 03: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Jul 10: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Jul 17: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Jul 24: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Jul 31: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Aug 07: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Aug 14: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Aug 21: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue, Aug 28: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Map MarkerBreithaupt Centre-public swim
350 Margaret Ave, N2H 4J8
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Mon, Jul 16: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, Jul 25: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, Aug 22: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mon, Aug 27: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Map MarkerMoses Springer Outdoor pool
150 Lincoln Road, N2J 4A8
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Mon, Jun 25: 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Tue, Jun 26: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Wed, Jun 27: 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Thu, Jun 28: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Fri, Jun 29: 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Wed, Jul 18: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thu, Aug 09: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Map MarkerSwimplex indoor pool
101 Father David Bauer Dr., N2J 4A8
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Mon, Jul 09: 7:05 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, Aug 01: 7:05 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, Aug 22: 7:05 PM - 8:30 PM
Tue, Aug 28: 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun, Sep 02: 8:10 PM - 8:55 PM

Map MarkerWilson Pool-Public Swim
78 Wilson Ave., N2C 1G5
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Wed, Jul 18: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mon, Jul 30: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat, Aug 25: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Map MarkerForest Heights Pool-Aquafit
253 Fischer Hallman Rd., N2G 4G7
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Wed, Jul 04: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Jul 11: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Jul 18: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Jul 25: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 01: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 08: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 15: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 22: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Map MarkerForest Heights Pool-Public Swim
253 Fischer Hallman Rd., N2G 4G7
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Sat, Jul 14: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat, Aug 11: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat, Sep 01: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Map MarkerIdlewood Pool-Public swim
5 Thaler Ave, N2A 2H5
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Thu, Jul 05: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Thu, Aug 16: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Map MarkerLyle Hallman Pool-Aquafit
600 Heritage Dr., N2B 3T9
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Thu, Jul 05: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Jul 12: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Jul 19: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Jul 26: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Aug 02: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Aug 09: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Aug 16: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu, Aug 23: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Map MarkerLyle Hallman Pool-Public Swim
600 Heritage Dr., N2B 3T9
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Fri, Jul 13: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tue, Aug 14: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Map MarkerKiwanis Park-public swim
1000 Kiwanis Park Dr., N2K 3N8
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Tue, Jul 10: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Map MarkerEd Newland Pool
515 William Street, N3H 3W6
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Tue, Jul 03: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue, Jul 10: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue, Jul 17: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue, Jul 24: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tue, Jul 31: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Map MarkerW.G. Johnson Centre
31 Kribs Street, N3C 2L3
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Thu, Aug 02: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu, Aug 09: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu, Aug 16: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu, Aug 23: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerGeorge Hancock Pool
115 Glenmorris Street, N1S 2Y8
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Mon, Jul 09: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Jul 16: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Jul 23: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon, Jul 30: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerWest End Community Center
21 Imperial Road South, N1K 1X3
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Wed, Jul 04: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerWest End Community Centre
21 Imperial Road S., N1K 1X3
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Wed, Jul 04: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wed, Aug 08: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerKinsmen Soper Park Pool
41 Marion Way, N1R 1M8
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Wed, Jul 04: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wed, Jul 11: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wed, Jul 18: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wed, Jul 25: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerJohn Dolson Centre
212 South Street, N1R 2P4
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Fri, Jul 06: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Jul 13: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Jul 20: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Jul 27: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Aug 03: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Aug 10: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerLyon Pool
301 York Road, N1G 1S9
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Tue, Aug 21: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mon, Jul 16: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon, Aug 20: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Map MarkerVictoria Road Recreation Center
151 Victoria Road North, N1E 5H5
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Fri, Aug 03: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Map MarkerVictoria Road Recreation Centre
151 Victoria Road N., N1E 5H4
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Fri, Jul 13: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri, Aug 10: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday, June 18, 2018

Where To Find Outdoor Movies In The Kitchener Waterloo Area 2018 List


Every year we get lots of inquiries about the outdoor movie listings.  Here's what we have compiled so far. Please note not all movies listed are G rated as we have lots of older teens that may be interested in the outdoor movies as well.  If we have missed any, please post them in the comments.

NOTE: Not all outdoor movies are free. Please check the links for updated information as times and venues change without much notice and some events charge admission


June 29Trolls (2016) PG 100 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!

 July 3: The Last Starfighter - Goudies Lane Kitchener
Head to Ontario Street after work for some seriously fun times with your closest pals in DTK, including:
- Double dutch competition
- Hoola hoops, frisbee and a game of keep-up
- Board games from The Adventurers Guild - Board Game Café & Tavern
- Crafted drink passport from The Grand Trunk Saloon
- Popcorn from Apollo Cinema
- Healthy treats from Legacy Greens
- Crafted coffee + tea from Show & Tell Coffee
- Candy stand from CANDY, CANDY, CANDY
- DJ sets
- Interactive outdoor exhibit/games from THEMUSEUM
- Hair braiding station from Voila Institute
- Outdoor movie screening in Goudies Lane at sunset!
https://www.facebook.com/events/376651689507206/
July 6: The Peanuts Movie (2015) 93 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!


July 6: The Lego Movie in GUELPH Enjoy the drive-in experience minus the car. Join us for free family-friendly movies shown on a giant screen in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs and some blankets too. Seating for Movies in the Square is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will move inside to the City Hall Galleria. https://guelph.ca/event/movies-in-the-square-2/

July 12: Despicable Me 3 @ Waterloo Park Free Entry with Non-Perishable Donation of Food or Cash To The Food Bank of Waterloo Region http://parkmovies.ca/#modern-organic-thai-1

July 13The Boss Baby (2017) PG 97 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!

July 14: Monsters Inc (and carnival beginning at 7:30pm) Doon Public School . Bring a Non-Perishable Item https://www.jcmortgages.ca/summermoviecarnival

July 17: The Blind Side at University of Waterloo Village Green https://uwaterloo.ca/recreation-and-leisure-studies/events/second-annual-pop-cinema


July 20Captain Underpants (2017) PG 84 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!


July 20: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs in GUELPH Enjoy the drive-in experience minus the car. Join us for free family-friendly movies shown on a giant screen in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs and some blankets too. Seating for Movies in the Square is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will move inside to the City Hall Galleria. https://guelph.ca/event/movies-in-the-square-2-2/

July 26: Jaws @ Waterloo Park Free Entry with Non-Perishable Donation of Food or Cash To The Food Bank of Waterloo Region http://parkmovies.ca/#modern-organic-thai-1

July 27: Shark Tale (2004) PG 100 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!


Aug 2: Cambridge City Hall. Movie ANNIE (1982)Free Outdoor Movie.  Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining)....so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn and  drinks at the event and have a fun family night out.  Movies start at dusk.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx

Aug. 3Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) PG 143 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!

Aug 7: Scott Pilgrim vs The World - Goudies Lane Kitchener
https://www.facebook.com/events/376651689507206/

Aug. 9: Coco @ Waterloo Park Free Entry with Non-Perishable Donation of Food or Cash To The Food Bank of Waterloo Region http://parkmovies.ca/#modern-organic-thai-1  We loved this film!!! You can see our review at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2017/11/disney-pixars-coco-will-have-you.html

Aug 9: Cambridge City Hall. Movie 101 Dalmations (1996)Free Outdoor Movie.  Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining)....so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn & drinks at the event and have a fun family night out.  Movies start at dusk.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx
Aug 10 Free Outdoor Movie Night - WONDER in the Parking lot of International Gospel Centre on Friday August 10 at 8pm. Popcorn and Refreshments provided. City Garage on the corner of Benton and Charles Street Kitchener  is only a few steps away. Community Event. http://gospelcentre.net/upcoming-events


Aug. 10Shrek 2 (2004) PG 105 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!


Aug 10: Ratatouille in GUELPH  Enjoy the drive-in experience minus the car. Join us for free family-friendly movies shown on a giant screen in Market Square. Bring your own lawn chairs and some blankets too. Seating for Movies in the Square is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of inclement weather, screenings will move inside to the City Hall Galleria. https://guelph.ca/event/movies-in-the-square-2-2-2/

Aug 14: Homeward Bound @ Waterloo Park with Dogs http://parkmovies.ca/#modern-organic-thai-1 $5 Donation https://www.facebook.com/events/189421955210978/

Aug 16: Cambridge City Hall. Movie Despicable Me 3 Free Outdoor Movie.  Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining)....so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn & drinks at the event and have a fun family night out.  Movies start at dusk.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx

Aug. 17: Ferdinand (2017) PG 108 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!




Aug 23: Cambridge City Hall. Movie COCO Free Outdoor Movie.  Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining)....so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn & drinks at the event and have a fun family night out.  Movies start at dusk.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/Special-Events-and-Festivals.aspx

Aug. 24: Turbo (2013) PG 95 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!


Aug 24: Finding Nemo in Guelph's EXHIBITION PARK https://guelph.ca/event/movies-in-the-square-2-3/
Aug 24: The Greatest Showman at Country Hills Community Centre https://www.facebook.com/williamsburgca/photos/a.194451373914771.56376.117547391605170/2322040354489185/?type=3&theater


Aug 30: Cambridge City Hall. Movie Lion King (1194) Free Outdoor Movie.  Event runs rain or shine (inside if raining)....so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn & drinks at the event and have a fun family night out.  Movies start at dusk.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Aug. 31Rio 2 (2014) PG 102 mins @ Shades Mill Cambridge. Come early to enjoy a campfire before the movie!
Movies are FREE with paid park admission or with a Grand River Parks membership. https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2018-06-29-Friday-Night-Movies-Under-the-Stars-at-Shades-Mill https://calendar.grandriver.ca/default/Detail/2018-06-29-Friday-Night-Movies-Under-the-Stars-at-Shades-Mill/MoviesUnderStars2018%20Poster.pdf

Sept 20 Napoleon Dynamite @ Waterloo Park https://www.facebook.com/events/486775528465863/

Sept 27 GET OUT (for those who like scary films) @ Waterloo Park https://www.facebook.com/events/704668683248139/


WHICH MOVIES ON THIS LIST WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?