Family Day Weekend Activities in KW

Feb 18
Project Macfrica has added a FAMILY HOUR to the event from 6:30-7:30pm http://pmnight.eventbrite.ca/?ebtv=C

see the fun here http://pmnight.tumblr.com/post/17714968235/reason-6-video-production-by-george-briggs (video)

Feb 18 & 19
Icedogs Festival http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/

Feb 20

Bring on the Sunshine FREE https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=254850784584138&set=a.124843060918245.20066.124842957584922&type=3&theater

Mayor's Movie Morning http://www.mayorsmoviemorning.com/

Play with Clay $8 http://www.theclayandglass.ca/education/family/

 Steckle Heritage Farm event from 10am to 2pm. Parking is at 226 McIntyre Drive. Scheduling information will be posted on our website at www.stecklehomestead.ca. and also on Facebook www.facebook.com/steckle

I heard on the Radio that RIM is sponsoring a bunch of events around KW, but you have to check the paper for details.  If you know the details, please leave a comment with them.

Looking Ahead

We're hosting a book launch next week (19+ event) REMEMBER THE ORGINAL POSTER BOY CAMPAIGN WHEN THE GUY LIVED ON THE BILLBOARD FOR A MONTH?????
Well he's heading back to KW http://guestlistapp.com/events/87789 Come & meet Neil Hedley!
It's free to attend but you must RSVP!
His book is currently on the top of the AMAZON list for business advertising.  He will be speaking & signing books at the event as well

Feb 29th
#140confONT KICK OFF @ the Schwaben Club (19+ event) http://140meetup1-estw.eventbrite.com/  on the day that comes around only ONCE every FOUR years!

  March 8th
Funworx Fundraiser for THE MADISON PROJECT -discount admission
http://www.madisonproject.blogspot.com/

March Break Camp @ The Kitchener Market
tuesday to friday march 9 am till 430 care also available 830-9 and 430 till 5
for children ages 8 till 13 , only 14 spots, 200 for the week, lunch and snacks included.
it is called stir it up.. junior chef camp... call to register 741-2297.
Fundraiser (also looking for prize donations)
http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx Happening in April @Bingemans

Last night I attended launch for the next season of the KW Symphony.  I have yet to post about it, but please read Erica's blog for all the details http://www.bassgiraffe.com/2012/02/kws-2012-13-season-launch-event%e2%80%8f.html

Hope to see many of you THIS SATURDAY http://pmnight.eventbrite.ca/?ebtv=C

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Still Chilly!

Hi All


I just wanted to let everyone (that's on twitter) know that today I'm starting the #kwparents hashtag to make it easy to find local family events on twitter too (so facebook, blogs, newsletter & twitter-did I forget anything?)

Saturday
Supermarket Potato Blitz http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189492057736014
Location:Zehrs (Beechwood location)
Time:9:00AM Saturday, February 12th

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I saw this but don't know if there is a cost, can't find it on the website link that's listed so you may want to call them

Precious Metal Clay Workshop
Saturday, February 12, 2011
2 – 5pm
Location: The Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street, North
Waterloo,
Summary: Enjoy a casual afternoon with refreshments and a chance to creat with Precious Metal. Participants will make a one-of-a kind silver PMC pendant and wear it home the same day.
Phone number: 519-746-1882
Website: http://www.canadianclayandglass.ca/
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Wednesday

2011 Spring/Summer Kitchener-Waterloo Minor Sports Registration
Wednesday, February 16
5:30pm – Thursday, February 17, 2011
9pm
Location: Conestoga Mall
550 King Street, North
Waterloo, ON
Summary: A wonderful opportunity to get your child active and involved! One stop shop for Kitchener & Waterloo programs! For more information about fee assistance and attending sporting groups, visit www.waterloo.ca/minorsports
Phone number: 519-885-1700
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Next weekend

Mayors Movie Day for MS
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=125321000869402

ICE DOGS FESTIVAL
http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/



OUR PLACE CROP FOR KIDS
DATE: Saturday, February 19, 2011
LOCATION: Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre
154 Gatewood Drive, Kitchener
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $20.00 – cash or cheque
PROCEEDS TO: Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre
*No Children’s Programs are offered on the day of the event*
Come and join us for a full day of uninterrupted scrapbooking from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
* Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.*
- Each person will have a minimum of 4 feet of scrapping room to lay out all of their goodies.
- There will be a cutting station available with different punches, scissors and cutting tools (also access to a die-cut machine).
- There will also be some vendors on site to place orders from.
*** Your name will be entered into all draws for door PRIZES!***
You can register for this event at the front desk of Our Place anytime during the week after 10:30am or after 10:00 am on Saturday mornings.
Payment is due by Monday, February 14th, 2011 to reserve your spot. Book early so you aren’t disappointed. You may also contact Angie King at 519-571-1626 ext. 33 or aking@ourplacekw.ca to sign up.
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Looking ahead to Family Day Feb 21st
Monday, February 21, 2011
Portrait of Kitchener event
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=178761518833206

• Family Day

Crafts, refreshments, noon to 5 p.m., admission by donation, 519-624-8250, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

• Family Day

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener

• Family Day

Food, entertainment, face-painting, music, games, food, 5 to 8 p.m., (skating 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.); free admission, Waterloo public square, Waterloo

• Family Day at Woodside

Snowshoeing and skating, scavenger hunt, indoor games, hot cocoa, 1 to 5 p.m.; $9.80 family, $3.90, $1.90 youth, children under five free, 519-571-5684, Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St. N., Kitchener

• Family Day Open House

Skating, treasure hunt, cupcake decorating, food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free, reserve at 519-625-8602, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat, 1921 Line 37, New Hamburg
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Also we are happy to announce our new Those2Girls! Newsletter
You can subscribe by going to our fan page
http://www.facebook.com/Those2Girls6DegreesOfUs
& clicking the Newsletter tab.

Thanks to everyone who is RSVPing for their MeFest **FREEBIES**

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885


& incase you haven't heard about it enough here we are chatting about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trlq1CL3Bws


Stay Warm & Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Wendel Clark in KW, IceDogs Festival, Free Skating, Free Flicks

Today (Sat Feb 20) Wendel Clark will be at the CIBC at Wiliamsburg until 1pm (I think he arrives at 11am, not sure). Corner of Fischer-Hallman & Westmount across from McDonald's
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http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/

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Sunday Feb 21
• Family Flicks
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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NHL Oldtimers Hockey Challenge
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Veneu: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Phone: 519-886-2375
Email: tickets@waterloo.ca
Website: www.waterloo.ca
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Free Computer Recycling Drop off Event
Date: February 24, 25, 26, 27
Venue: Rona Cambridge, 66 Pimebush Rd, Cambridge ON
Website:www.myoldpc.ca
Phone: 519-MY-OLD-PC
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Appreciate the Skate on Chili Friday
Start Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
End Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description:
Join the City of Waterloo in thanking the donors who made the rink in the Waterloo Public Square possible!
Come for an evening of skating, and free chili and hot chocolate, while quantities last.
For more information: Call Tracy Suerich 519-886-1177, ext. 271
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Free Learn -to-Skate and Family Skate at the Waterloo Public Square Rink
To Celebrate the opening of the Waterloo Public Square Rink in Uptown Waterloo, Cowan Insurance Group is partnering with the City of Waterloo to sponsor free one-hour skating lessons and a family skate in February and March.
Dates: Sunday, February 28th and Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Times: Learn to Skate - 2p.m. to 3 p.m. Family Skate - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue: Waterloo public Square Rink, corner of King Street and Willis Way
To register: Please email tracy.suerich@waterloo.ca
For more information: Contact Lynne Short at 519-650-6363 ext. 31608
Website: www.city.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
www.cowangroup.ca
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March Break Camp:
Location: Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener ON
Date: March 15-19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Fee: $25.00 per day/$100.00 per week.
Ages: 6-12
Deadline for Registration: March 8, 2010
Description: Do you need a place to take your kids to stay busy and happy during the school break. Subsidy may be available. Join us for outside activities, games, crafts, movies, music, entertainment, snacks will be available. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. Early & Late drop-off/pick-up available for $.
Contact Information: Register at Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Ave, Kitchener
Phone: 519-748-6463
Email: kingsdaleoffice@houseoffriendship.org
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PSSST Have you RSVP'd for our big meetup?
We need to know how many so the vendors bring enough FREEBIES!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
is our meetup page
Did anyone one to do a TRUE meetup downstairs 1st around 9:30am?

&
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=211449425265&ref=ts is the main page for the event

Have a great week everyone
Keep Smiling!

Lisa