Next I toured the service area on the main level. They even have heated sidewalks to ensure everyone's safety year-round. After walking through the service bay, I got to see the vehicles that are showroom ready. It was interesting to learn that they clean those cars twice daily to ensure they can bring them up to the showroom with very little notice.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Porsche Centre Kitchener-Waterloo Preview
For years I have been anticipating the arrival of the Policaro Group's Porsche Centre in Kitchener Waterloo and yesterday I that day arrived! I spent the better part of the morning speaking with Irene and Klaudia, representatives in the sales and service sectors about Porsche and had a wonderful tour through the three levels of the state of the art building.
I began on the main level where there were Porsche models from past to present, plus a cafe and even a Kids Design Area located by the retail shop.
After learning about their photo-shoot spot, it was time to head up to the third level to get a overview of the showroom floor.
Practical Porsche Family of Vehicles
While Porsche is well-known for their racing wins, did you know they offer family vehicles as well?
Family-Oriented Models:
- Porsche Cayenne: Introduced in 2002, this luxury SUV offers sporty performance with family-friendly practicality.
- Porsche Panamera: A luxury sedan that combines Porsche's sporty DNA with space and comfort for the whole family.
Eco-Friendly Innovations:
- Hybrid and Electric: Porsche offers hybrid and fully electric models, like the Panamera Hybrid and the Taycan, blending performance with sustainability.
I even found a Porsche Tractor on site!
Looking for a Father's Day Gift? Check the Porsche Centre's Retail Shop
With Father's Day just a few weeks away, I suggest visiting the Porsche Retail shop located inside Porsche Centre KW. There are Porsche branded hats, shirts, drinkware and lots of unique items available for purchase.
As a memento for my preview, I was gifted this Porsche branded Nike hat.
Let me know if you plan on visiting the Porsche Centre in Kitchener Waterloo in the comments
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Mother's Day Giveaway - Mom's Night Out - Comedy Fundraiser - Enter to Win ages 19+
Happy Mother's Day weekend! I kicked it off last night at the Comedy - Magic Show and had to opportunity to meet local comedian Vinny Vinelli. He let me know that next weekend he is hosting a COMEDY FUNDRAISER for Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Centre. I was so excited to hear that I immediately thought this would make a great PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!
Last Minute Gift for Mom
Looking for a last minute Mother's Day Gift? I suggest getting her the gift of laughter by purchasing tickets to The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser that is taking place on Saturday May 18. 2024 at 8:30pm at the Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre. Tickets are $30 each. Please note this is a licensed event for those 19+
Have a drink, relax and laugh, while we raise money for Lutherwood Children's Mental Health Centre.
Luke Lynndale is a comedian, writer, and actor. When Luke is performing, hang on for the ride - it's fast and hilarious. He was a finalist in the Comedian of The North comedy competition in Thunder Bay, ON, performed in the Salem Comedy Festival (Salem, PA), New York Underground Comedy Competition (New York, NY), Comedy Chateau Festival (Los Angeles, CA), Finger Lakes Comedy Festival (Ithaca, NY), Danforth Comedy Festival (Toronto, ON) and Tower City Comedy Festival (Texas, TX). Luke was selected as Best of Fest at the Comedy Chateau Festival. His debut Comedy Album “Luke Lynndale Live” can be found on all streaming platforms.
Phil Howard Pivnick is an award winning magician, and writer. His comedy magic acts have been featured at sold out shows on stages across Ontario, where he’s entertained audiences with his quick wit, fast fingers, and mind boggling illusions.
Vinny Vinelli is a comedian, writer, actor and producer. He studied comedy at Second City in Toronto, Chicago and LA. He has performed all throughout North America including famed comedy clubs like Flappers (LA), Comedy Bar (Toronto), Zanies (Chicago) and Gotham Comedy Club (New York City).
He's the winner of the 2024 FunnyFest Virtual contest, and currently has two segments on MinddogTV (New York City) called Stars, Stripes and Maple Leaves and Proud to be Italian (Release date June 2024)and has co-hosted the Comedy Road podcast.
Tickets available at this link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-little-theatre-big-comedy-fundraiser-tickets-871928751367 Limited seats available so get your tickets before they are gone!
I am so excited for this comedy show that I am giving away a pair of tickets to attend The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser!
Enter to Win
Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend (it works best if you are already logged into your google account). If you have trouble leaving a comment below, then DM me @Those2Girls on instagram to let me know.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Mother's Day, Victoria Day Long Weekend, Fireworks, Outdoor Movies and More Spring Stuff to do in Kitchener Waterloo and Area
Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge. We also suggest you go through the full list as some activities require you to pre-register and many have limited spaces. Dates/Times and Prices Vary.
The top part of our list is for ONGOING EVENTS (daily/weekly events) and further down you can see the MONTH SPECIFIC EVENTS
ONGOING Events
Attractions ONTARIO coupons for https://attractionsontario.ca/coupons
Playgrounds Movement and Training Centre https://kwplaygrounds.ca/
Play a Latte Cafe https://playalattecafe.com/
Skyzone Kitchener https://www.skyzone.com/ca-kitchener
Funvilla https://funvilla.ca
THEMUSEUM https://themuseum.ca/families-kids/
Early Years https://earlyyearsinfo.ca
KPL Calendar https://kplca.evanced.info/signup/
WPL Calendar http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all
Region of Waterloo Library Calendar https://www.rwlibrary.ca/en/programs-events/virtual-programs.aspx
Cambridge Libraries Calendar https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events
City of Waterloo Museum Activities https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/city-of-waterloo-museum.?_mid_=1764
Region of Waterloo Museum (DOON) events https://www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca/en/index.aspx#
Joseph Schneider Haus events https://www.schneiderhaus.ca/en/index.aspx
Woodside National Historic Site Self Guided Tours Thursday and Fridays https://www.facebook.com/WoodsideNHS/photos/a.797717783604573/4705277552848557
Wilmot Family Resource Centre https://wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.wordpress.com/events/calendar
Kitchener Market Events Calendar https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Month
Breastfeeding Buddies Events Calendar https://www.breastfeedingbuddies.com/neve-home/about-services/news-events/
Grand River Conservation Areas https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Things-to-do.aspx
Infant and Child Studies group is a group of researchers interested in better understanding child cognition: so how kids learn! All our studies are designed as games for children to play while we observe how they respond to various toys, videos or sounds. The activities are fun for the kids, and help us to understand concepts like how children learn new words, when children can begin to understand math, or what learning strategies kids use to understand new concepts. We deliver studies in person, as well as online and in take home formats.
Lab Website: http://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/
Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/infantstudiesgroup/
Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/infantstudiesgroup/
Have a new child? Sign them up too: https://uwaterloo.ca/infant-and-child-studies-group/sign
Parent and Tot Drop in on Fridays at Bridgeport Community Centre 10am-11am https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/posts/10161329086425750
Dog Friendly Events https://www.dogfriendlykw.com/events
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum info https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/
University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Walking Tours - Various locations https://uwaterloo.ca/earth-sciences-museum/walking-tours
FREE COMMUNITY SKATING AT VARIOUS ARENAS IN KITCHENER https://www.theaud.ca/en/events-tickets/public-skating.aspx then select Free Community Skating for schedule
or
Retro Rollers @ The Boardwalk - various days/times/prices https://retrorollers.ca/retro-rollers-inc-at-the-boardwalk/
Drop-in roller skating program Thursdays at the Optimist Recreation Centre Rink in Puslinch. Helmets required for 15 and under 3-4:30pm https://calendar.wellington.ca/default/Detail/2024-05-09-1500-Drop-In-Roller-Skating-at-Puslinch-Optimist-Recrea
Youth Swim Pass for May - ages 12 to 24 Youth Month Swim Pass - Kitchener
Guided Nature Walks in Kitchener - scroll down at link for various days/locations https://www.kitchener.ca/en/parks-and-trails/kitchener-natural-areas-program.aspx
Kitchener Panthers Home Games https://www.kitchenerpanthers.com/stats#/team-schedule?team_id=337802&side=home
KW TItans Playoff Games - TBD use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets. More info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html
MAY 2024 EVENTS
Lutherwood Steps for Kids Week-long virtual walk from May 5th to May 11th
Time: any time!Walk/Run option: 5km, 10km or 20km
Location: Your local community trails and parks
Register at www.lutherwoodstepsforkids.ca
May 7-11
Emergency Preparedness Week - various events/locations https://calendar.kitchener.ca/events/Detail/2024-05-07-0800-Emergency-Preparedness-Week-Pop-up-at-City-Hall
May 8
Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Campfire-May-August-
May 10
Comedy-Magic Show - DISCOUNT TICKET INFO AT https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/03/discount-tickets-to-laugha-cadabra.html
May 11
Police Station Open House 10am-3pm at Headquarters 200 Maple Grove Rd
Open House at headquarters on May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy info displays, food trucks, rock climbing, train rides, police demos, and more.
KW Gem and Mineral Show @ The AUD 10am-4pm Admission $2, Children Under 12 are free https://kwgmc.com/our-club-show/
May 11-12
Free Family Fishing in Ontario (no fishing license needed for May 11-12) https://www.ontario.ca/page/free-family-fishing and https://www.ontariofamilyfishing.com/
May 12
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
May 15
Explore Your Future for Students Grades 7-11 from 5pm-8pm at The Aud https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/explore-your-future-kitchener-2024-registration-759098673567
YoungArt @ Kitchener City Hall 6-8pm https://www.kitchener.ca/en/arts-culture-and-events/youngart.aspx
May 14
Outdoor Movie @ Gaslight District Cambridge - ELEMENTAL @ 7pm https://www.gaslightdistrict.ca/#calendar-397c8666-7ad0-4e56-b2c7-d884438cbebd-event-luzn6owk
May 16
Movies in the Parking Lot - info TBD https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Movies-In-The-Parking-Lot
May 17
KW Titans Playoffs at 7pm! Use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html
May 18
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT - The Little Theatre BIG Comedy Fundraiser. Info at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/mothers-day-giveaway-moms-night-out.html
May 18-20
KW Kennel Club Dog Show @ The Aud https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=848648127300144&set=pb.100064648937781.-2207520000
May 18-20
KW Famous - VINTAGE FEST in St. Jacobs - various prices/times/events Children under 10 are free https://kwfamous.com/pages/vintage-fest
May 19
KW Titans Playoffs at 2pm Use code TITANUP for 2 for 1 tickets https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/05/kw-titan-promo-code-for-playoffs-use.html
New Dundee Community Fireworks event @ New Dundee Community Centre
Starts at 4pm with Bands, Midway etc, then Fireworks at Dusk
NOTE - CONESTOGO IS NOT DOING FIREWORKS THIS YEAR. THEY WILL HAVE A FAMILY FUN DAY IN JUNE.
May 20
Victoria Day
May 22
Campfire @ Waterloo Public Square 6-8pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Campfire-May-August-
May 23
Kitchener Public Works Week Open House & Family Fun Night 5-8pm Kitchener Operations Facility, 131 Goodrich Drive
Dive into the exciting world of public works at our open house and Family Fun Night! Bring the whole family, gather your friends, or come out on your own for an action-packed evening:
tour the Kitchener Operations Facility and go behind the scenes of how we serve our community
get up close and personal with our vehicles and equipment
join in on games and activities for a chance to win a prize
talk to our public works professionals and learn more about their work
be the first to see the new designs on the snow plows you helped name
enjoy a BBQ dinner (by donation, while supplies last)
May 24
IRL Ceili @ Victoria Park Pavillion at 7pm - Ticket prices vary. Kids are free https://www.irishreallifekw.com/event-details/may-2024-ceili
May 24-25
Welcomefest KW @ Kitchener City Hall
Time: Friday from 5pm to 10:45pm and Saturday from noon to 10pm
Location: Carl Zehr Square and throughout Downtown Kitchener
Cost: Free https://welcomefestkw.ca/
Bring the whole family, celebrate with friends, plan a date night, or treat yourself to a weekend of fun. With art, music, good food, and local retailers to explore, there is something for everyone to enjoy at WelcomeFest!
New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale https://nhmrs.com/ Kids Schedule on Saturday https://nhmrs.com/content/schedule
May 25
Hohner Ave Porch Party https://hohnerporchparty.yolasite.com/
Together for Mental Health @ Elmira District Secondary School from Noon-4pm with Special guest speakers include Hayley Wickenheiser (Olympic gold medalist, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, physician, Senior Director of Player Development for the Toronto Maple Leafs) and Corey Hirsch (NHL Goaltender and Olympic silver medalist, Speaker and Advocate for Mental Health and Wellness, Author). Speakers from 1 to 2pm
Cambridge Public Works Open House
Saturday, May 25, 2024
10am – 2pm | Rain or shine
1310 Bishop Street, Cambridge
Truck lovers of all sizes will enjoy:
Free admission
Truck and equipment displays and demonstrations
The chance to sit in the drivers seat and snap a photo
Paint a snow plow
Children's activities
Free giveaways
Face painting
Food trucks to purchase lunch or a snack
Admission is free, but donations for the Cambridge Food Bank are greatly appreciated.
National AccessAbility Week Cambridge Kick Off @ Cambridge City Hall 11am-3pm https://calendar.cambridge.ca/default/Detail/2024-05-25-1100-National-AccessAbility-Week-Cambridge-Kick-Off
Belmont Bestival Fundraiser https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2024/03/annual-bestival-fundraiser-is-community.html
May 25-26
Cambridge Cat Show - various prices https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/c92ea169-1fd0-4673-a9b0-bdc943a8e292
Paris Fairgrounds Butter Tart Festival https://www.parisfairgrounds.com/events/butter-tart-fest
May 26
Super Hero Run in Plattsville https://calendar.blandfordblenheim.ca/default/Detail/2024-05-26-1100-Plattsvilles-Superhero-Run
May 28
Outdoor Movie @ Gaslight District Cambridge - TROLLS BAND TOGETHER @ 7pm https://www.facebook.com/events/2453163571540725
May 30-June 2
Open Ears Festival - various dates/times Find the full schedule athttps://openears.ca/
Foley workshop with Michelle Hwu - various days/times https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foley-workshop-with-michelle-hwu-tickets-875341458867?aff=erelexpmlt
Cambridge Kin Carnival = various pricing https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cambridge-kin-carnival-2024-tickets-896775659137
May 31
Art Market at Waterloo Public Square 5-9pm https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx#Art-Market-May-August-
#walkqueen in Hespeler Village - info TBD