PD DAY Activities, April 2013 Earth Day, Community Clean Up and More Things To Do in KW

Here Comes The Sun!

I hope it's here to stay! Here are a few more ideas that might brighten your day!

PD DAY Kitchener Waterloo and Area BLAST!!!!!

PD DAY Programs & Activities
Friday April 19 2013

There is lots to do for the PD Day in Kitchener Waterloo.  Make sure to contact the program providers listed below to ensure they have room for your child and to find out about any costs or enrollment requirements.

YMCA Programs
http://www.arkfamilyy.ca/en/PDDay_SchoolBreak_Programs.asp

KPL Programs
http://on.evanced.info/kpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp?df=list&dt=sd&sd=4/19/2013&Lib=ALL&et=&ag=

WPL Programs
http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all
(Hotel Transylvania movie at 1pm)

Cambridge Libraries
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-04-19/args/all/all/all

THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener)
http://www.themuseum.ca/events

Waterloo Region Museum (Doon)
http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx?date=2013-4-19

KW Art Gallery
http://ow.ly/katrA

Laser Quest
PD Triple Play!11am - 4pm

3 great games*, one low price!

*All three games must be played by the same person on the same day.

Reservations are recommended.

http://www.laserquest.com/public/locations/ON-Kitchener.cfm

 

Bingemans

http://www.bingemans.com/funworx/events.php

 

City Of Waterloo Facilities

http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/padays.asp

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK!

April 20
Earth Day @ Kitchener Market
10am-Noon
Colour Paradise will share planting tips and free demos. Children will enjoy planting their own special plants. Plants will be sold on site.
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=9e08ae54-11e4-45e5-89b6-6cceba3e3554

Make a Furry Mask
4-6pm @ The Button Factory
http://www.kwprocession.ca/ (scroll down to listing #6)

April 21
Earth Day Celebration
1pm-4pm
Huron Natural Area
Activity listings can be found here
https://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/KNAP_Earth_Day_Program.asp

Tim Hortons Community Clean Up Waterloo
Waterloo Park 10am-Noon
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/timhortonscommunitycleanup.asp

Tim Hortons Community Clean Up Kitchener
McLennan Park
10am-Noon
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/Community_Cleanups.asp

Prop and Costume Building
1pm-4pm @ The Button Factory
http://www.kwprocession.ca/ (scroll down to listing #7)

April 22
Earth Day!!!
Learn more about Earth Day 2013 here http://www.earthday.org/2013/

April 26
Pre-Teen Dance @ THEMUSEUM
7pm-10pm ages 7-13
$8 in advance, $10 at the door http://www.themuseum.ca/events/pre-teen-dance

April 27
Procession Of Species Parade
12:30pm starting in Uptown Waterloo Public Square
http://www.kwprocession.ca/ (scroll to listing #8)

Roadbreakers Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.roadbreakers.ca/

Looking Ahead To May

May 2, 2013

New Dundee Public School 2^nd Annual Fun Fair and Silent Auction

1430 Bridge Street New Dundee, ON

519-696-2296

5 to 8 p.m.
A family of 4 can eat for $ 15
Proceeds will fund leadership programs, music, science and technological equipment to enhance students learning!
Keep the little ones entertained with live entertainment featuring a reptile show, carnival games and the game asylum.
Air Cadets will have a flight simulator on site.
5 % of profits will be donated to KW humane society.

You know we LOVE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Happening May 4 2013 (also known as STAR WARS DAY)
Learn more about Free Comic Book Day Here http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/206
This is a list of participating local comic book stores. Some local book stores are known to participate as well, so if you know of a place that is not listed please put the link in the comments
1
LOOKIN FOR HEROES

93 Ontario St S

Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5

(519) 570-0873

2
CARRY-ON COMICS & BOOKS

32 King Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8

(519) 886-4267

3

J & J

230 Weber Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4

(519) 725-0443

4

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

124 Bishop Street North

Unit 14

Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1

(519) 653-4460

5

THE DRAGON

55 Wyndham St N

Unit T-19B

Guelph, ON, N1H7T8

(519) 763-5544

6

ALTERNATE ICONS

257 Marlborough St

Brantford, ON, N3S4T4

(519) 720-0771

Earth Day In Waterloo
May 4th
10am-2pm Laurel Creeek Conservation Area
Details here http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/earthday.asp

 

May 11
Hot Shots Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.facswaterloo.org/portal/

Mark May 18th off on your calendar!!!! We're hosting another Family Friendly Event at the Kitchener Market!
Make sure to come to FOOD REVOLUTION DAY at Kitchener Market!!! You can find the details here http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/03/food-revolution-day-at-kitchener-market.html

 

Ongoing Events

Kids’ Hop @ Kitchener Market

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!
Afterwards, stop by one of our international food court vendors for a healthy and kid-friendly lunch with plenty of options for adults too!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Comic Creators Exhibit at Waterloo Museum (Conestoga Mall)
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/currentexhibition.asp
running until May 31, 2013

Youth Photography show, Images Due April 19th
http://www.imagineashow.com/

What is Dance Dance Party Party?
It's simple: No Boys. No Booze. No Judgment. (Legwarmers Optional)
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle dance session happening all over this great Earth. But what does that mean? Women from all ages dance to an eclectic mix of dance songs, and leave as friends, refreshed. It's like reliving that late-night dance party from a sleep-over party you had when you were 10. It also just so happens to be incredible exercise that you don't even realize you're doing.
Location: The Button Factory (25 Regina St. S, Waterloo)
When: The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Who: All folks who are female-identified. Children who want to participate and dance with us are also welcome.
How much: Bring $5 to contribute to the space rental. Children are free.
What to bring: Dancing shoes, comfy, cool clothes (you will break a sweat), a water bottle.
Contact: Email ddppkw@gmail.com to join our mailing list or like us on Facebook.

As always if I missed a great FREE or LOW COST event be sure to post it in the comments!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Yoga in Victoria Park, Pray for Lydia Fundraiser, Kitchener Block Party & other family activities

MONDAY
Yoga and Music in the Park

Monday Jul 23 2012, 12-1pm
Location:Victoria Park
Address:Downtown Kitchener, Joseph Street Enterance
Phone:519-744-4921 x 403
Yoga and Music will be held in Victoria Park, Joseph Street Enterance, under the Trees!
Classes are taught by instructors from Queen Street Yoga

KITCHENER GHOST WALK

Monday Jul 23 2012, 9-11pm
Location:Adam Jr. Ferrrie House
Address:1754 Old Mill Road
Phone:226.748.6619
URL: http://www.daguysparanormalteam.com/ghost_walk_kitchener.html
(more for families with older ones)

Tuesday July 24
Taco Tuesday
Jitchener City Hall Noon–1pm Civic Square  + Brixton presents Jojo Worthington!

Wed July 25th
Entries due for Western Fair Talent search happening at Kitchener City Hall on Sunday (scroll down to Sunday for info)

91.5 The Beat Days at Bingemans
YOU MUST PRE-PAY for your $9.15 Big Splash tickets ONLINE, tickets are here
https://www.bingemans.com/secure/dispatch.php?action=show_2012_beat_big_splash_kathy_wall & you must arrive between 10am-11am for it to be valid (& then you can stay all day)-only good for the dates listed on the link

Thursday July 26th

Miracle For Lydia Day at Dairy Queen Laurelwood
Meet Kitchener Ranger Ben Fanelli, Facepainting & more.
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/07/prayforlydia-fundraiser-july-26-2012.html

https://www.facebook.com/events/433678946665580/


Friday to Sunday
Serbian Food Festival
Kitchener City Hall on Friday evening
Saturday & Sunday  @ Trinity Hall 700 Fischer Hallman Rd
 http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/home/

July 28th
Rock & Rumble Motorcycle Show

Saturday, July 28, 2012
1 – 6pm
Location: Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street, West
Summary: Kitchener's downtown motorcycle show is sure to bring out motorcycle owners and bike enthusiasts from around the region. Helix will perform on Civic Square, you don't want to miss it! http://www.kitchener.ca/


Kitchener Block Party
Saturday July 28, 2012

1 pm - 5 pm
Location: The park between the Kitchener Public Library and Centre In The Square (Queen Street & Margaret St, Kitchener)
Schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 pm Family yoga with Blue Skies Yoga (Civic Square Park)
1:30 - 2:00 pm Urban wildlife neighbourhood walk (meet at information table in Civic Square Park)
1:30 - 1:50 pm A performance by the AcaBellas
2:00 - 2:30 pm Ukelele stylings of Zoe Janzen sponsored by Music Plus (Civic Square Park)
2:30 - 2:45 pm Performance by the cast of JM Drama's production of The Producers
2:30 - 3:15 pm Historical neighbourhood walk with rych mills, Waterloo Historical Society & Victoria Park
Historical Committee (meet at the information table in Civic Square Park
3:00 -3:30 pm Tai Chi demo with Fung Loy Kok™ Taoist Tai Chi™, Kitchener-Waterloo (Civic Square Park)
3:00 - 3:30 pm Family storytime inside KPL's main branch (85 Queen St. N.)
3:30 - 4:15 pm Performance by Erick Traplin inside KPL's main branch
4:00 - 5:00 pm Family karaoke booth (Civic Square Park)
4:30 - 5:00 pm Plant-spotting walk with Kitchener Horticultural Society and Kitchener Master Gardeners

Lydia Herrle Charity Car Show

WHERE · The Crazy Canuck @ 845 Weber St N, Waterloo
WHEN · Saturday, July 28, 2012
TIME · 5pm until 10pm
 charity car show event to help raise money for 13 year old Lydia Herrle so she can recover as quickly as she can.

If you have wrestling fans in your house, there is an event at the Alpine Club
http://www.facebook.com/events/289351554439399/
 www.PWACanada.com
Pure Wrestling Association presents:


"SUMMER ASSAULT"
7 Year Anniversary Event
JULY 28TH, 2012
Alpine Club
 464 Maple Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario
Doors Open @ 7PM
Bell Rings @ 8PM
Tickets $15 Advance $20 Door
$10 Youth $15 Door

Sunday July 29
Western Fair Talent Search at Kitchener City Hall
A preliminary competition will be held in the Rotunda at Kitchener City Hall on July 29th. To apply for the preliminary event please fill out the form at

http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/music/rise_2_fame/preliminary_form
Entries must be received by July 25th
 

Earth Day, Pancake Breakfast to Support Grand River Hospital & More Stuff2Do in KW

13th Annual “Eat to Beat Cancer” Pancake Breakfast

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012 8:00AM-11:00AM
SWISS CHALET WEBER ST. N. WATERLOO
TICKETS $6 AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
As you know over the years I've always listed the Kool FM Poster Boy events.  This is the info about this year's Pancake Breakfast https://www.facebook.com/events/287668954634278/
To find out about this year's Grand River Hospital's event and how you can help please visit http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/it_s_kool_to_care_day/1202/

FUN STUFF

#kwawesome 's own @TJ & @DEARPHOTOGRAPH is currently in 2nd place for a WEBBY AWARD!!!! Let's help this hometown fella out!
It does take a couple of steps that can be done in under a minute 

Go to the page register with email http://pv.webbyawards.com/ballot/31 (pick username, email & password) Then a captcha shows up. Then you have to verify, then you can login & vote!
You'll know it worked when it shows what "PLACE" Dear Photograph is in (currently in 2nd)

COUPON ALERT!!
Wagjag for Dairy Queen/Orange Julius at Fairview Mall
http://t.co/Icxs1ZdA

Looking Ahead

April 21st
Fundraiser (also looking for prize donations)
http://iam1ru.stageserver.ca/bigevent.aspx
Happening in April @Bingemans
Those2Girls will be there! Will you?

https://www.facebook.com/events/253430704747182/
Steckle Farm's FREE Earth Day event
Sunday April 22, 10am-4pm
Lots of hands on activities & fun entertainment for everyone!

www.polishday.ca
Doors open at noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, and festivities continue until 8:00 pm. Entry to the event is $4This festival celebrates the Polish culture and contributions to the community, while giving the local Polish-Canadians an opportunity to thank Waterloo Region — for the first time a portion of the proceeds will be supporting the Grand River Hospital Paediatric Unit.

Stuff for the Adults!
#140confONT events MORE EVENT LISTINGS!!! http://140confontario.eventbrite.com/
Meetups are FREE to attend & EARLY BIRD tickets are now available for the CONFERENCE happeing in KW Sept 27!  Don't miss out on the discount!

Christmas Break, Free Tim Horton's Skate, #KWFestivus & New Year's Activities in KW

We're still collecting prizes for #KWFestivus. If you have something to contribute please leave a comment or email fostermcdonald@rogers.com


You must be 19+ to attend this event http://guestlistapp.com/events/81471 
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 Looking for Tim Horton's Free Skate info for KW arenas?


http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2011/12/tim-hortons-free-skate-info-for.html
(sorted by arena)
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Remember that both Victoria Park & Waterloo Park have their Christmas lights up!
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New Year's Eve

Kitchener New Year's Eve Party

Saturday, December 31, 2011
4pm – 12am
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West
Kitchener Ontario
Summary: Ring in the New Year downtown at Kitchener City Hall from 4 pm-midnight!
Family Fun 4-6 pm
Featuring Eric Traplin@5 pm
Crafts and Kiddie Countdown @6pm
Featured Performers:
8-9 pm Alisha Nauth
9-10:30 pm WBRB featuring Jimmy Boudreau
10:30-12 a.m. Shawn Kellerman
Phone number: 519-741-2547
Website: http://www.newyearsevekitchener.ca/

Waterloo Public Square Family Celebration Event

Saturday, December 31, 2011
6 – 10pm
Location: Waterloo Public Square
75 King Street, South
Waterloo, 
Summary: Free hot chocolate, facing painting, DJ Skate Party by Thunderstorm Productions, Special early New Year Celebration at 9pm featuring fireworks by FXWorx Inc! Tim Holland, the Puppet tamer and his hilarious friends will be host for the evening.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Rim Park

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Manulife Financial Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre
2001 University Avenue, East
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Skate on the Pillers and Optimist Rinks from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

New Year's Eve Celebrations at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

Saturday, December 31, 2011
7 – 9pm
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
101 Father David Bauer Drive
Waterloo,
Summary: Free admission (limited capacity) Public Swim at the Swimplex from 7-8:30pm. Family Skate on the Sunlife Arena from 7-9pm.
Phone number: 519-886-1177
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/

FUN STUFF
Here are some great contests from our friends!
Mabel's Label's giveaway!
http://mybigbluworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/good-morning-everyone-here-is.html#more

Spike Mobile's Countdown 2 Christmas Contest
http://spikemobile.net/countdown-to-christmas-2011/

Enjoy your Christmas & if you hear about more activities make sure to post them on our FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/

Keep Smiling!
Lisa