Sign Depot BBQ, Kidspark, Van For Dan, Kitchener Bluesfest and More Fun Activities

Some Great deals to start your week off right

Waterloo Central Railway WagJag http://www.wagjag.com/?w=86886&wid=2c7dcef4ea90b05c642db06b3c128dfc

Groupon for Photo Books
http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058855240000/

WagJag for one of my favorite Day Trip Destinations
THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
http://www.groupon.com/deals/hockey-hall-of-fame-kitchener?sd=false&utm_campaign=UserReferral_dp&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=uu37825469

You an read more about what I like at the Hockey Hall of Fame on this post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/08/hockey-hall-of-fame-groupon-discount.html

Also we release a bit of news last week regarding MeFest
http://those2girls.ca/mefest/

Now for this week's blast!

Kids Hop at the Kitchener Market has a change for Tues Aug 7th  11am till Noon it is now Mad Science performing.
Erick Traplin is back on the 14th

Thursday Aug 9


Rock walk with a messy ending
Rockwood Conservation Area, 2 p.m.
This will be a leisurely stroll to visit one of Rockwood's largest caves. For the adventurous, there will be the option of crawling into one of the tunnels. If you plan on participating in the cave-crawling, please bring a flashlight and wear clothing that covers your knees and elbows. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the trailer by the mini-putt. Free with park admission.

Cambridge Outdoor Movie
MUPPETS
http://www.cambridge.ca/news.php?eid=1690&s=4&ms=2012-08-01
Cambridge City Hall
Waterloo Park Free Outdoor Movie

The Hunger Games (I'm guessing this is for the older kids)
http://www.parkmovies.ca/nfo.html
(I posted this one a week to early, but this is the right date now)


Friday Aug 10

Drumming Workshop at Waterloo Public Square 1pm-2pm
http://waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=40&CalendarPage=1&Mid=504&ItemID=3238

Outdoor Movie THE LORAX 8:30pm
Location:Shade's Mills Conservation Area

Address:450 Avenue Road
Phone:519-621-3697
URL: http://www.grandriver.ca/
Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night June to Labour Day weekend at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area on Avenue Road in Cambridge.
The movies are free for season pass holders and day pass holders. Or, up to six people in a vehicle can gain admission for a special flat fee of $10 on Friday nights starting an hour before show time.
http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662

Saturday Aug 11   Boot Camp fundraiser for Van For Dan in Waterloo.
Boot camp session by Tanya Liehs of Body Business
Lexington Park, Waterloo
9:30 – 10:30 (it doesn't say AM or PM, but I'm guessing the morning)
$5 admission

Yoga Fundraiser for Van For Dan in Cambridge. 10am-Noon Cost is $10 more info can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/263401607109264/

For info on how you can help VAN FOR DAN & the story behind it please visit http://www.vanfordan.com/


Kids Stage for Kitchener Blues Festival @ Conrad Centre (Beside THEMUSEUM on King St -Downtown)
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/blues-concerts-saturday-august-11-2012

Sunday Aug 12
Pancake Breakfast for Blues Festival, 10:30am-Noon
http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/downtown-kitchener-bia-pancake-breakfast (I believe it's at King & Fredrick St)

Kids Stage for Kitchener Blues Festival @ Conrad Centre (Beside THEMUSEUM on King St -Downtown)

http://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/2012-schedule/blues-concerts-sunday-august-12-2012


Looking Ahead 
Friday Aug 17th 3pm-6pm
FREE BBQ at Sign Depot, but you must RSVP here http://guestlistapp.com/events/113295
Bring some food bank donations & get some burgers!
Make sure to like the fan page for Sign Depot, as I have a goal for 400 fans in August https://www.facebook.com/TheSignDepot  (thanks for helping me out with this!)

Then after you're tummy is full head to the FREE MOVIE
The Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association and the Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance are hosting a free movie night at the Downtown Community Centre (35B Weber St W, Kitchener) on Friday, August 17th at 6:30pm. We will be showing "Dolphin Tale". Free admission, free popcorn! Bring a blanket and cuddle on the floor with your family and friends and watch the movie on the big screen.

For more information, contact the DCC at 519-741-2501, email us at info@victoriaparkna.com , or see our website at www.victoriaparkna.com .


Kidspark! Aug 19th
http://www.kidspark.ca/Site/kidspark.html
You'll want to put this on your August Calendar

Mid May Events

Tomorrow (Friday) at my work, we're hosting a DIG IN event as part of our Open House. The DIG IN event is campaign for Food Donations for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Their goal is 150,000 pounds of food over this campaign.Please bring your food donations to THE SIGN DEPOT at 51 Borden Ave S. Kitchener (by the Tim Horton's on the corner of Charles & Borden) tomorrow, Friday May 14th from 1-5:30pm. In order to celebrate the event we are holding at BBQ at 1pm & Meet Mayor Carl Zehr at 4pm.The RSVP link is here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106936552667224
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For Saturday
Date: May. 15, 2010 Saturday Venue: Waterloo DIG IN Battle of the BandsCome out and listen to some great music put on by the best bands in the Waterloo Region battling it out for first prize! In support of the Waterloo Region Food Bank!Date: May 15, 2010.Location: Waterloo Public Square.Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
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Crestwicke Family Fun Day & AuctionThere will be games to play including a bouncy castle and dunk tank. Free balloons and face painting for all children. Come and enjoy great food hot off the BBQ. All proceeds are in support of Crestwicke Christian Academy. Silent Auction at 10am-1pm.Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010.Time: 10am to 2pm.Location; Crestwicke Baptist Church, 400 Speedvale Ave. E. Guelph.Website: www.crestwicke.org/school
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Annual Garden Cleanup DayJoin us for a fun day of planting, weeding and pruning. Tools and gloves will be provided and refreshments will be served!Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010.Time: 9am to 12pm.Location: Home Watson House & Gallery.For more information or to register call 519-748-4377. Website: www.homerwatson.on.ca
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Saturday only at the Baden Farmers / Vendors Marketat 57 Snyder's road in Baden.8am-3pmThere will be several more vendors outside for our Family Fun Day.
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Shred Day for United WayShred-Tech mobile shredding trucks will be available on site from 9am to 12pm for community members to bring all their documents to be shredded. The cost is just $2 a bag or $4 a bankers box, with all proceeds going to the United Way.Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010.Time: 9am to 12pm.Location: Cambridge Centre Parking Lot #3, 355 Hespeler Road, Cambridge. (outside The Bay).Website: liveunited.ca
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Downtown Neighbourhood Associations Open HouseThere will be free draws for great prizes. Admission is free.Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010.Time: 11am-3pm includes demonstrations and activities for all ages, fun games and events for children. 7pm-10pm Neighbourhood Club Night with The Urban Monks-a popular local band.Location: Downtown Community Centre, 35B Weber St. West, Kitchener.
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For Sunday
K-W Chapter "Gluten Free Vendor Fair"There will be plenty of samples and local vendors on hand. No charge for Canadian Celiac members.Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010.Time: 11am to 4pm.Location: Bingeman Conference Centre, Kitchener.Cost: Non-members $5. Family max 415 or bring a donation to the Waterloo Region Food Bank. Call 519-885-4689 or kwceliac@sympatico.ca
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Early Next Week
Talize sale http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-TALIZE-50-OFF-OR-DOUBLE-THE-POINTS-EVENT-MONDAY-MAY-17TH-W0QQAdIdZ204105401
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Spring Fling FundraiserCome celebrate Spring with Greenway Chaplin Community Centre! Join your family and neighbours for a relaxing afternoon of family fun. Bring your change: Food, drinks, ice cream cones, fun games for kids, face painting, live entertainment for kids, Regional Police and Fire will be at the event, so bring your camera for pictures with the kids. All proceeds raised will go towards children and youth programs in the community.Date: May 18, 2010.Time: 3:30pm to 6:00pm.Location: Greenway Chaplin Community Centre, 116 Rouse Avenue, Cambridge.Website: www.greenwaychaplin.org
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Uptown Country-Free FestivalRain or shine! Date: May 19, 2010.Time: 5pm to 10pm.Location: Waterloo Public Square.Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
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Kitchener Lawn Bowling EventCome out and try lawn bowling at our FREE open house! Bowls provided! Flat shoes required.Dates: May 20,25,27, 2010.Time: 6:30pm.Location: Kitchener Lawn Bowling. Call 519-742-1802 or 519-896-0472.
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Hope these keep you busy! Have you attended any of the events that I've sent out? Please hit reply & tell me about it!
Hope to see you tomorrow
Thanks
Lisa