As always please check all links
provided as times, dates, venues and registration information often changes
without our knowledge.
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list of ongoing events followed by our Monthly Blast
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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
FULL MONTH EVENT CALENDARS
These places
have so many events each month, it is better to just look at them individually
Daily
Calvary Church Cambridge Indoor Playground
What: We are an indoor playground located directly in the church
building which opens its doors to our community to allow a safe and friendly
environment.
Ages: Suited to infant/crawlers,
toddlers and pre-school children.
Cost: $1.00
minimum per head. This helps reduce the cost of regular cleaning and new toys.Hours: Monday –
Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Closed: Fridays all season and Holiday Mondays
Schedule: September to June (closed for the summer months)
Special Activities: Twice a week there will be a
different activities offered, from Play-doh Play to arts and crafts, the
activities are geared toward preschool aged children.
Daycare Workers: We will be opening the
playground every Tuesday for any caregiver that operates a daycare. If you are
not a daycare worker, you are still MORE than welcome to attend on Tuesday!
Every day we have coffee, tea, juice and snacks available for purchase.
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.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market select
Tuesdays 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!
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.
Thursdays
A FREE art program every Thursday!
Every Thursday
from 11 a.m. - noon, ARTSHINE will be hosting a parent and tot program at
the Kitchener Market - a program for children and their parents. Participate in
a fun, unique, hands-on creative art experience!
AFTER the
program, be sure to stop by one of our market
vendors for a healthy, kid-friendly lunch with lots of
options for adults too.
Space is
limited! Reserve a spot now for the ARTSHINE programs on Thursday by calling
226-647-2777, or emailing
ARTSHINE.
Fridays
Music and Movement @ Kitchener Market
9:30am – 10:00am
Imagination and creativity are developed and explored through rhymes, songs,
finger plays, and gross motor activities. Support your child's language
development and experience the benefits of physical activity.
Drop In Play @ Kitchener Market 10:00am
– 11:00am
Come any time. Join other children and families in play and exploration. An
Early Learning professional is available to provide support and information
around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals.
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
REMINDER OF
OUR MABEL’S LABELS FUNDRAISER!
Oct 2018 Event Blast
Nov 3
Mamapalooza! offers an amazing shopping experience that includes expert advice,
professional services, and workshop opportunities, making up a guaranteed
fun-filled day out!
Admission is $2/person. Kids 12 and under are free!
Website:
Ayrmamapalooza.com
Facebook event
link: https://www.facebook.com/events/502832846795866/?ti=cl
Happening on Saturday,
November 3 at the NDCC in Ayr.
There will be a Kids
Zone (sponsored by Masterpiece- A Child's Art Centre) equipped with creative
stations, a spot to read and relax, face painting, and visits from Chase (Paw
Patrol) and Peppa Pig!
And there are lots of
interesting workshops for moms to sign up! Some are free while others have an
associated cost:
https://www.ayrmamapalooza.com/workshops
At this time, we are
also in search of moms who want to sell their gently used children's items, as well
as local businesses and artisans who wish to be marketplace vendors. More
information can be found here: https://www.ayrmamapalooza.com/table-registration
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Nov 4
WRDSS Buddy Walk
Stanley Park
Community Center
505 Franklin
Street North
Kitchener, ON
N2A 4K7
All are welcome
to join our community event. Registration at 1pm and Walk starts at
2pm.
Kitchener
Model Train Show and Sale
Date: Sunday,
November 4th, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
BINGEMANS (Marshall Hall)
425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
(see MAP)
Free Parking
Admission:
$5.00 per person (Children under 12 FREE if
accompanied by an adult)
PARENTS’ DAY OUT
Sun Nov 4 – Stache Bash
Cornhole Tournament @ Edelweiss Tavern 2-8pm
Nov 5
Tickets on sale for the Dec 5th Christmas in the Safety Village event http://waterlooregioncsv.com/events/christmas/
Nov 6
Light your Diya's at home and then come out to Radha Krishna
Mandir for Diwali Celebrations and Fireworks! 67 Old Mill Rd, Cambridge,
ON N3H 4R8
For more information contact Tribu Persaud at tribuwan@gmail.com
Nov 7
NOV 10
PARENTS’ NIGHT
OUT
Sat Nov 10 Movember Charity Concert @ Maxwells 7:30pm
Nov 15
Santa’s Arrival @
Cambridge Centre
Watch Santa arrive in style on the Zamboni at
Cambridge Ice Centre at 6pm. FREE Skating* sponsored by Kingpin Cambridge
6:10pm to 7:30pm.
*Maximum capacity
of 200 patrons. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Regular public skate and
rental rules apply.
Nov 16
Free PD Camp for
Grades JK to 6 @ International Gospel Centre. Must register before Nov 10
PD DAY activities
@ McDougall Cottage Cambridge 1pm-4pm
Fri Nov 16 - Movember @
Kitchener Rangers Community Corner
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Fri Nov 16 – Movember
Head Shave @ Edelweiss Tavern 7pm-11pm
Nov 17
KW Santa Claus Parade
Saturday November 17th, 2018 – 10:30am
Beginning at
Frederick Street heading north on Weber Street ending at Erb Street East.
Kingsdale Park Nature Play Space Opening Celebration
10am-Noon
Nov 18
KW TITANS HOME
OPENER 2pm
Beginning Nov 19 (to Dec
2)
Holiday Miniature Train @ Cambridge Centre
Thurs Nov 22 - Movember
Night @ KW Titans Community Corner
Nov 23 and 24
Santa at the Kitchener Market
Please bring a
canned good for the waterloo region food bank and your own camera for a picture
with Santa!
Nov. 23 from 11
a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nov 23
Friday November 23, 6:15 to 8:30 pm Cambridge
Gather in Hespeler Village to kick off the festive holiday season
with the first festival event.
The Play
Location: Idea Exchange Hespler, 5 Tannery St E
Enjoy a family friendly play at Idea Exchange Hespeler. There will
be two performances; 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm.
Title of play: Jack and Jill’s North Pole Adventure
Play description: Do elves exist? Is Santa really a Jolly
Old Soul? What are reindeers like? More importantly, what do Mrs
Claus’ cookies taste like? Join two spirited children, Jack and Jill, as
they explore the North Pole and meet its zany residents in this lighthearted,
family-friendly, holiday romp.
The Concert
Location: St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St E
Listen to a concert of Christmas carols sung by local choirs at St
Andrew’s Presbyterian Church starting at 7 pm. The choirs consist of;Woodland
Public School, Hillcrest Public School, St. Gabriel Catholic School, Our Lady
of Fatima Catholic School, Jacob Hespeler and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
The Lights
Location: Hespeler Town Hall, 11 Tannery St E
Gather around the tree at Hespeler Town Hall with friends and
family to witness the magical tree lighting at 8:15 pm. Penny & Pound
Theater will entertain the crowd before the tree is lit.
Nov 25
Sensitve
Santa @ Cambridge Centre 8:30am-10:30am
This
sensory friendly environment provides lower lighting and a quieter surrounding.
Each family that attends will receive a complimentary photo with Santa to
commemorate this magical holiday season. This special time to visit with Santa
is reserved for children with social, emotional or behavioral needs.
To keep this event sensory friendly and organized, we ask that
each family register in advance. Space is limited. We
encourage you to share this information with educators, social workers, and
medical professionals who work with children living with special needs. T: 519-740-4680 ext. 4292
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All events are FREE
but please bring a donation for the Food Bank (remember our pets need help
sometimes too).
Join us afterward at the Optimists Recreation Centre to meet Santa (get a
photo), and have hotdogs and hot chocolate. All, compliments of the
Optimist Club of Puslinch and our sponsors."
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Nov 29
CP Holiday Train
(Cambridge & Ayr stops) w/ SAM ROBERTS BAND and JOJO MASON
November 29, 2018
****LOCATIONS****
Cambridge
Former Galt Station, 10 Malcolm Street
Arrive: 4:00 PM
Ends: 4:45 PM
Ayr
CP railway crossing at Inglis Street and Willison Street.
Arrive: 5:20 PM
Ends: 6:00 PM
Woodstock
199 Winniett Street
Arrive: 6:40 PM
Ends: 7:10 PM
London
Richmond St. Railway crossing, between Oxford and Central
Arrive: 8:15 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM
****PERFORMERS****
Sam Roberts Band
Sam Roberts Band is a rock band based out of Montreal, Canada. On October 5,
2018, Sam Roberts announced the worldwide deluxe reissue of the Juno
Award-winning debut album We Were Born In A Flame. The 2018 edition marks
fifteen years since the album was first released in 2003 and includes original
demos and previously unheard songs with an entire extra disc added for both CD
and vinyl editions remastered by one of Canada’s most distinguished sound
engineer’s, João Carvalho.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SamRobertsBand
https://twitter.com/samrobertsband
https://www.instagram.com/samrobertsband/
https://www.youtube.com/samrobertsband
JoJo Mason
JoJo's music is about having fun, appreciating life and sharing stories. It is
passionately country, but with no fear of a deep groove, fresh lyric or
original melody. He will charm you with his personality, wow you with his beat
boxing, earn your respect with his work ethic, inspire you with his character
and compassion, elicit a smile with his message but most importantly, JoJo will
sweep you off your feet with his voice. From a moonshine slinging, shower
singing prairie boy to Canada’s next country music sensation.
https://www.facebook.com/jojomasonmusic/
https://twitter.com/jojomasonmusic
https://www.instagram.com/jojomasonmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9c5gEQpYg-cdMM9cZgnwg
**** TICKETS ****
All events are free. We just ask event attendees to bring money or a
heart-healthy donation for their local food bank.
****WHAT TO DONATE****
CP is also encouraging fans of the train to donate heart-healthy food, as
everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious food, regardless of
circumstances. This supports the mission of CP Has Heart, a program dedicated
to improving the heart health of men, women and children in North America. To
date, this program has raised over C$15 million for cardiac care and research.
http://www.cpr.ca/holiday-train/healthy-donations
Nov 30
Uptown Waterloo Horse
Drawn Trolley Rides
For the Holiday Season, enjoy FREE
horse-drawn trolley rides through UpTown Waterloo provided by St Jacobs Horse
Drawn Tours!
Pick up your FREE ticket by the Christmas tree inside The Shops at Waterloo
Town Square (75 King St. S.). Trolley pick up is on Willis Way beside The
Shops, with various drop off spots along the route. Please note: there is only
one pickup location.
Trolley rides are approximately 30 minutes in length, with 10 minutes allotted
for boarding.
Tickets will be available starting at 4:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/2320397441334863
Walk of Lights
5:30pm
1000 Bleams Rd