Creating Community with momondays Waterloo

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Uptown Waterloo is an inspiring place and momondays wants to ensure it stays that way. momondays Waterloo has become synonymous with uplifting stories and inspiring conversations. This unique event, held regularly, provides a safe space for people to share their personal experiences, dreams, and challenges. As the Co-chairs of Movember KW, which raises awareness about Mental Health, we know how important expressing these emotions can be. Sharing ideas and sparking conversations about important topics are key ways to create community, and foster a sense of belonging.

Enjoy a wonderful lineup of guest speakers, musicians, and entertainers - sharing inspirational and motivational personal stories from the heart.

This Family-Friendly event - held monthly at The Jazz Room - will fill your heart and start your week with feel-good inspiration.

This month we are excited to attend as our friend Juneyt Yetkiner will be taking the stage along with several other speakers! PLUS WE WILL HAVE MOVEMBER SWAG THERE TOO!!!

Juneyt has been a long-time supporter of our Movember KW events and Mental Health Awareness, and and we look forward to seeing him at momondays Waterloo on Monday November 27, 2023 at The Jazz Room.

We hope you will come and hear his story, as it is an important one.

For more info visit these links

Website: https://momondays.com/momondays/waterloo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momondayswaterloo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momondays.waterloo

Grab Your Tickets

Tickets are limited, so register for yours now at https://momondays.com/momondays/waterloo/ 

The cost is $30 with various pricing when buying multiples. For more information regarding tickets email waterloo@momondays.com

KW Ribfest, Cambridge Highland Games, Uptown Jazz Fest and more Stuff To Do In Kitchener Waterloo July 2013

 Summertime Fun

 

For Ongoing Events And KPL Events, scroll to the lower half of this post

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 17
Noon - 8 p.m.
KING STREET ART MARKET
King Street, between Young and Ontario Streets
Artisans, vendors & music all day!

Free Bike Opera http://bicycleopera.ca/about/

Kitchener:

July 17, 6 pm

Kitchener Art Market

200 King St West

Free outdoor show presented by Downtown Kitchener’s Art Market, Bike Kitchener,

and RainDance Theatre

Waterloo:

July 18, 8 pm

Waterloo Town Square

75 King St South

Free outdoor show presented by the City of Waterloo

Thursday, July 18

11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: Café du Monde Crepe Truck
Performance by Ty Baynton
Civic Square, City Hall

Friday July 19, 2013--11-2pm---$17.00+HST
Sobey's Ira Needles
Pajama Day Camp---With Jenny—Ages 6-11
Come join us for some breakfast fun! Breakfast is fun anytime of the day! Pancakes and waffles, eggs and hash browns! Yogurt Parfaits, Yummy breakfast foods… join us in your Pajamas.
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

July 19-21

KW Ribfest

Victoria Park Kitchener
Midway Info

The midway, operated by Billy G Amusements, is adjacent to the Ribfest (outside the fenced area) and offers rides and activities for children of all ages. Various ticket options are available: Single Ticket $1.75 20 Pack $30.00 40 Pack $55.00 All Day Unlimited $30.00

- See more at: http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com/Ribfest-Kitchener-Midway.htm#sthash.uwxU7DZm.dpuf
For more info about KW Ribfest visit http://www.kitchenerribandbeerfest.com

July 19-20
Cambridge Highland Games
Free Parking and Kids 12 and Under are Free
Churchill Park
200 Christopher Dr. Cambridge
http://www.cambridgehighlandgames.com/

July 20-21

Uptown Jazz Festival Kids Events

Waterloo Public Square

http://www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca/the-festival/jazzforkids/

July 21

Kitchener Musical Society Band

Free Family Concert

1:30pm

Waterloo Regional Museum (DOON)

http://www.kmsb.org/content/

Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

T-Shirt Beach Totes Bring your own t-shirt. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd,

DIY Summer Jewellery

Create bling from recycled materials.Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Tuesday July 23, 2013---11-12pm---$5.00 +HST
New! Little Chefs Program
Sobey's Ira Needles

Ages 4-6----Hands on Finger Foods!

Little chefs come join Jenny for some hands on cooking. We will make Pizza Bagels, Nachos and Cheese and Decorate cupcakes! Chef hat included to decorate
Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

Wednesday July 24, 2013---1-4pm---$17.00 +HST

Ice Cream Camp-Dessert Camp! --With Jenny—Ages 6-11

Come join Jenny after lunch for some dessert!! Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches, Ice Cream Sundaes with all the fixings you top yourself! And Ice Cream Cupcakes made out of ice-cream cones! Activity will be included also—Plant a seed in an ice cream cone!!

Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited.

July 24
Creatures of the Night Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., Waterloo
When the sun goes down, the forest comes alive with all the nocturnal creatures of the Laurel Creek Conservation Area. Meet our naturalists to learn about and hunt for bats, fireflies and owls that you normally won't see during the day. Children 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Meet at: Critter shelter
Price: Free with park admission

Thursday July 25, 2013--11:30-1pm--$10.00+HST

Teen Cooking—Mexican Food! --With Jenny—Ages 12-17

Calling all teens 12-17years old! Join us for some hands on cooking and a Mexican Fiesta. The theme will be Mexican food! Each teen will get to participate in making a starter, entrée and dessert

Registration: Please contact Jenny at 519-501-1858 or see Customer Service for details. Register in advance, as spots are limited

Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, PioneerPark Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

DIY Extreme Flying Machines

Learn advanced paper airplane techniques. Ages 10 – 15. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Thursday, July 25

11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK: S.W.A.T Truck
Performance by JoJo Worthington, Ukulele
Civic Square, City Hall

July 25

Belmont Village Cruise Night

6pm-8:30pm

http://thebelmontvillage.ca/upcoming-event/

July 25
Outdoor Movie @ Waterloo Park
http://parkmovies.ca/movie.html

Fri. July 26, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

T-Shirt Beach Totes Bring your own t-shirt. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

July 26-28

Fergus Truck Show

See website for various admission tickets

http://www.fergustruckshow.com/

http://www.fergustruckshow.com/index.cfm?page=schedule

July 27

Baseball Day In Kitchener

Beginning at 9am @ Breithaupt Park

350 Margaret Ave.

http://kmba.ca/news.php?news_id=757793&lang=

Saturday July 27
Noon-6pm
ROCK AND RUMBLE
Concert and motorcycle showKitchener City Hall, Civic Square
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/RockandRumbleMotorcycleShow.asp

July 27

Afro Fest

Noon-8pm

Waterloo Park - Westmount Rd Entrance

http://www.afrowomen.org/afrofest.html

July 27

Family Fun Fair

11:00am to 2:00pm

Chervin Kitchen & Bath, 20 Benjamin Road Waterloo. Featuring a cook-off, children’s activities, food, and much more. All proceeds raised will go to Sea-to-Sea Cycling to End Poverty.

July 27 and 28

Serbian Food Festival

Trinity Hall – Corner of Fischer Hallman & Ottawa St

http://kwserbianfoodfest.com/home/

Sundy July 28
Food Truck Festival at Kitchener City Hall
11am-7pm
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/512119588854090/

Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Grand River StanleyPark Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Zombie Plushies For craftsters, ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, KitchenerMarket, 300 King St E

Origami

Fold 1,000 cranes and make your wish come true. Ages 12 – 18. Register online at kpl.org. FREE

ONGOING EVENTS

Make sure to check out our post about the new DUNFIELD THEATRE IN CAMBRIDGE
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/07/drayton-entertainment-presents-sorry-im.html


Cruise Nights Mondays In Kitchener

A&W Restaurant, 933 Victoria Street N. 6:00 pm to Dusk. Info: 519 576-1859
The Shops @ Highland & Westmount - Parts Source, 563 Highland Rd. W. 7:00pm - Dusk.Info: 519-744-8389

http://roddermagazine.ca/cruisenights.htm

Kids Hop Every Tuesday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

Tooney Tuesday Has Changed To Discovery Square
Every Tuesday evening in July
Kitchener City Hall
http://www.kitchenerevents.ca/en/whatson/DiscoverySquare.asp

Bingemans Discounts Every Wednesday in July from THE BEAT
http://www.bingemans.com/bigsplash/events.php
The Bingemans website says to head the THE BEAT website to purchase tickets
http://www.915thebeat.com/contest/309/enterContest
Also scroll down to JULY 16th on this post to see the BINGEMANS BIRTHDAY discount admission

Civic Square Cambridge
Events Every Wed. In July
Cambridge City Hall
http://www.cambridge.ca/relatedDocs/CivicSquare2013PosterFinal.pdf

Free Art Program Every Thursday from 11am-Noon @ Kitchener Market
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Art_free_art_program.asp

Chicopee Is Free On Thursday Evenings
Thursdays this summer from 5pm-8pm experience the biking trails, tennis courts, outdoor climbing facility and disc golf course FOR FREE! Discover everything Chicopee has to offer this summer!
https://www.facebook.com/discoverchicopee/posts/10151575585447858

Free Outdoor Movie Every Friday Night
Movies under the stars at Shade’s Mills. Come watch movies under the stars starting at dusk every Friday night beginning June 7 until the end of September 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 at 8 p.m. http://www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=662

More outdoor movie info can be found on our post http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/outdoor-movies-in-kitchener-waterloo.html

Kitchener Market Kids Cooking Camp
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Summer_Camp.asp

License Free Fishing on selected dates in July http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857208044/

Take A Kid To The Course - Free Golfing http://pinterest.com/pin/43699058857290905/

FREE TIM HORTONS SWIM TIMES

Listings for Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph & Brantford/Paris

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/06/free-tim-hortons-swim-times-summer-2013.html

Where To Cool Off In Kitchener Waterloo

Lions Lagoon Waterloo Park is now FREE

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

Waterloo Pool Listings http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/pools.asp

City Of Kitchener Splash Pads & Public Pool listings http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/PoolsAndSwimming.asp

Parents are reminded that splash pads are unsupervised facilities and that
supervision is important to keep children safe.

Free Splash Pads

• Breithaupt Park Splash Pad, Breithaupt Park, 806 Union St., 519-741-2502.
• Centreville Chicopee Splash Pad, 141 Morgan Ave., 519-741-2490
• Chandler Mowat Splash Pad, 222 Chandler Dr., 519-741-2733
• Doon Pioneer Park Splash Pad, 150 Pioneer Dr., 519-741-2641
• Kingsdale Splash Pad, 78 Wilson Ave., 519-741-2540
• Vanier Park Splash Pad,329 Vanier Dr.
• Centreville Chicopee Splash Pad, 141 Morgan Ave., 519-741-2490
• McLennan Park Splash Pad, 901 Ottawa St. S., 519-741-2345
• Victoria Park Splash Pad, Courtland Ave. W., 519-741-2890

Also on those rainy days I suggest heading to a matinee movie. We've even complied a list of ways to save on admission http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html

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KPL KIDS and TWEENS EVENTS
Make sure to check if you need to pre-register!
Ensure you have the right date, time & branch location

KPL Kids’ Club at The Family Centre

Crafts, board games and stories. All ages. FREE
Mon. 9:00 - 11:00 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener

Babies and Ones at the Market

It’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.
No registration required. FREE
Mondays at 9:45 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr

Babies and Ones

t’s never too early to bring babies & books together! For Babies 0 – 23 months & caregivers.

Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 11:00 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Thursdays at 9:45 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, ForestHeights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd

Family Storytime

Stories, songs and rhymes. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Mondays at 10:30 am, July 8 – Aug. 12, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest HeightsLibrary, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 10:30 am, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Stories, songs, activities and crafts. Ages 3 – 5.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 1:30 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, PioneerPark Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Construction Zone

Join Kevin for stories, crafts & activities. Ages 3 – 7.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mondays at 2:00 pm, July 8 – Aug. 12, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener

Stunt Plane Science

Crank up your cranium with Mad Scienceexperiments. Ages 5 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 25, 10:30 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! Angry Birds

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Fri. July 19, 10:30 am, KitchenerMarket, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Summer Tales

Books are the focus, and fun is the goal! For 2– 5 year olds. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, July 9 – Aug. 13, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Wednesdays at 9:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wednesdays at 10:30 am, July 10 – Aug. 7, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd
Wednesdays at 10:45 am, July 10 – Aug. 14, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd

LEGO® Movie Studio

Create a stop/go mini-animation film. Ages 9 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 10:30 am, July 9 – Aug. 6, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Let’s Talk Science

Hands-on science fun with volunteers from the University of Waterloo. Ages 5 – 9.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

Super Science Challenges

It’s time to turn your brain on! www.letstalkscience.ca
Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, July 9 – Aug. 13, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Survivor

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May the Force Be With You

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 18, 10:30 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Globe-trotting Fashion

Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tues. July 16, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Thurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Mon. July 22, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Read Aloud Partners

For young readers who have learned the fundamentals but need practice.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm, July 10 – Aug. 14, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd
Thursdays at 6:00 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Main Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener
Thursdays at 6:15 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd
Thursdays at 6:30 pm, July 11 – Aug. 15, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Safari

Ages 5 – 9. No registration required. FREE
Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Discover Your Artistic Side

Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Mon. July 15, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 23, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

Creative Writing Club

Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Sat. July 13, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Charlie Hope

For kids 6 & under. Stomp your feet, chug like a train & roar like a lion!
Free tickets at each library location.
Mon. July 15, 10:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 15, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

GO! Geronimo

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Tues. July 16, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 31, 2:30 pm, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

GO! Fantastic Fairy Tales

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

GO! Tweens: Camera Challenge

Bring your own camera. Ages 9 – 12. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 17, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Fri. July 26, 11:00 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
Mon. July 29, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Children’s Drum Circle

Feel the beat with Mystic Drumz. Ages 6 – 12.
Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Thurs. July 18, 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, KitchenerThurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Puppets on the GO!

Our puppets sing & dance – will you join us?
Free tickets at each library location.
Thurs. July 18, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E, Kitchener
Thurs. July 25, 2:30 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

If you go down to the library today, you’re in for a big surprise! FREE
Fri. July 19, 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

GO! World Travellers

Ages 5 – 9. Register online at kpl.org. FREE
Wed. July 24, 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E

Bob the Fossil Guy

Fossil bones and teeth – careful not to step on the dinosaur poop! Ages 6 – 12.
Free tickets at each library location.
Tues. July 30, 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
Tues. July 30, 2:30 pm, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener


KPL Kids’ Club

Drop by for free stories and crafts. All Ages.
Saturdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St E
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Cambridge Libraires July Calendar
http://www.cambridgelibraries.ca/calendar/date/2013-07/args/all/all/all

WPL July Calendar
http://calendar.wpl.ca/eventcalendar.asp?lib=all

I received a notice about

Lego Robotics Camp we are running this summer for children age 9 to 14. It will be running during the week of August 5th - 9th and August 19th-23rd at Knox Church in Waterloo. Our camp differs from most camps in that we are putting most of our focus on the exciting world of lego robotics.

Full day camp for a week is $250 plus tax. Includes a free t-shirt. http://brickworksacademy.com/

Next week we will be adding in our compiled list for AUGUST 2013 If you have something to add make sure to send me a message https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122
I'll need the name of the event, the address, time and cost as well as a link to the event's website. Thanks to everyone that contributes to our crowdsourcing page for Kitchener Waterloo and Area!

Over 1000 Kitchener Waterloo Parents LOVE this site!

Want to make sure that you always are in the loop about great events in the area? Then make sure to Join our FACEBOOK Group! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2369595749&v=wall
and get a weekly blast right in your Facebook Inbox!

As always if you know of a great LOW COST or FREE family event post it in the comments!

Keep Smiling!

Lisa


 

Family Day 2013, Ice Dogs Festival, Winter Activities And A Contest

Happy Family Day Weekend!!!!

Why not start it off by checking out our Turtle Jack's Kitchener Contest? http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/02/turtle-jacks-muskoka-grill-kitchener.html#

Also I wanted to send a little love to everyone who reads this blog,since I am writing this post on the eve of Valentine's Day. Here's a little video I think many of you will enjoy/find interesting that I posted on The Sign Depot blog for Valentine's Day http://sign-depot.on.ca/valentines-sign-part-2-my-valentine/#

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Discount Tickets for Mayor's Movie Morning for MS
http://ow.ly/hzkAL

KPL Family Storytime and Craft
Bring a nut-free snack. Call the host library to register. FREE
Fri. Feb. 15, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Feb 15 Valentines Dance for ages 7-13 for Cambridge Kips 7-10pm @ Preston Legion
https://twitter.com/irelandrea/status/302136782009544706/photo/1

Feb 16
KPL Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in grades 4 – 6 and their moms. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org for details

.Sat. Feb. 16 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, Kitchener
Skate N Shake
Waterloo Public Square 7pm-10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/415792241827827/

Artlab: Hybrid Toys
101 Queen Street North, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7
www.kwag.ca
Details:
Saturday February 16. Ages 6-8, 12:30 – 2 pm; Ages 9-13, 2:30 - 4 pm
Join instructor Christine Ball in the art “lab” as you build something new to play with by combining toys. Projects are inspired by themes in the Winter 2013 exhibition. $15 per class. Register at www.kwag.on.ca, or call 519-579-5860. Classes take place at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7

Waterloo Ice Dogs Festival/Winterloo
The Ice Dogs Festival has always been a fun day for families! It takes place in Uptown Waterloo
Feb 16-18
http://winterloo.com/home.php

Feb 17th Free Screening of Happy Feet2 @ 2pm Princess Twin (King St Waterloo) http://www.princesscinemas.com/movie/happy-feet-2

Family Day Feb 18th
Bring On The Sunshine event
FUN EVENT celebrating African Culture
10am-4pm
Forest Hill Church
121 Westmount Rd N
http://bringonthesunshine.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/events/583854088297983/?fref=ts

Family Day
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Monday February 18, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring the entire family to see the Waterloo Region Museum and take part in fun family activities throughout the day.
Enjoy CIRCUS! Science under the Big Top plus our main museum gallery all for one low regular admission price. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

Winter Family Day @ Steckle Farm 10am-2pm
Come visit Steckle Heritage Farm on Family Day! Bring your family out and become part of our farm family! Go sledding, play in the snow, have a snack, and visit our animal friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/450043681729870/

Free Family Day Skate @Lion's Arena
Feb 18; 10am to Noon
Lions Arena, 20 Rittenhouse Rd. Kitchener
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=ed0bab10-5783-44b8-857c-caf516097400

Family Day In New Hamburg
New Hamburg Community Centre/Arena
Noon
Cost $5 per person or $20 per family
http://www.interfaithcounselling.ca/Family%20Fun%20Fest%20flyer%20for%20ticket%20locations.pdf

Free Family Day Event @THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener)
Mozilla Family Hack Jam
10am-4pm you must pre-register at this link
https://guestlistapp.com/events/146631

Family Fun Day In Township Of Woolwich
Woolwich Memorial Centre Elmira
FREE public skating, swimming, fitness classes, hot chocolate & popcorn
Beginning 9am Family Day. Click the link & scroll down on the pic for times of activities
https://twitter.com/Woolwichupdates/status/301801735654080512/photo/1

KW Art Gallery
Monday, February 18, FREE Drop-in 12-5
Join in on a fun-filled annual celebration for the entire family with activities that parents and kids can do together. Create amazing artwork, listen in on a story, and participate in dramatic play.
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=734d37d7-a3a6-4c97-9fa8-dc64f3bcefa2

Free Family Day Skate
Feb. 18; 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Activa Sportsplex, 135 Lennox Lewis Way
Sponsored by RBC
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=b1c2fd2f-4ecd-49c0-bbc8-8d6731d9c38d

For other activities take a look at our posts on

• Best Places To Toboggan http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/12/best-places-to-toboggan-in-kitchener.html
• Where To Skate http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/where-to-skate-in-kitchener-waterloo.html
• How To Save Money At The Movie Theater http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/01/movie-ticket-discounts-in-kitchener.html

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Upcoming events
Feb 19

Kitchener Market Celebrates Black History Month
A special Kids' Hop will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 visit Caribbean Kitchen to soak up the flavours of the Caribbean while you sway to reggae and calypso beats. Crafts for kids will be available and much more.

Feb 20
Info Night for Cricket In Kitchener
7:30-8:30pm
Williamsburg Community Centre
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=598334173526487&set=a.194451373914771.56376.117547391605170&type=3&theater

Fri. Feb. 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
KPL Family Storytime and Craft

PWA Wrestling @ The Alpine Club Feb 22
Pure Wrestling Association
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Bell Time at 8:00PM
Tickets can be purchased at Combinations Sports - 306 King St W in Kitchener, or by calling 519-998-8799. PWA will deliever tickets in the area
VIP Front Row - $25
VIP General - $20
(VIP gets you in at 6:30pm to meet Tommy Dreamer)
Front Row - $20
General Admission - $15
Kids 10Under General - $10
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/338443346270662/

Feb 23
A special Kids' Hop will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, visit Caribbean Kitchen to soak up the flavours of the Caribbean while you sway to reggae and calypso beats. Crafts for kids will be available and much more.

Coldest Night Of The Year
4-7:30pm
Cameron Heights Collegiate
https://www.facebook.com/events/330913510356424/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Call 519-743-3558 to register. FREE
Sat. Feb. 23 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

City Parent Family Show
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Start Date Sunday February 24, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A fun filled day hosted by City Parent Magazine with everything for families! Education, camps, attractions and live entertainment! Note - It does not state cost to attend please contact The Waterloo Region Museum for the cost to attend this http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

March 16
Kitchener Market
St Patricks Day celebrations
Join us for kids in the kitchen, crafts, food and more
Irish dance academey and Shannigans will be here to entertain

ONGOING EVENTS
Fantastic news from The Kitchener Market
COME DINE WITH ME CANADA IS COMING TO KITCHENER!!!!
Info for applying
The best way for anyone to apply is to go to www.comedinewithmecanada.com
or contact us directly at comedinewithme@propertelevision.com
or call 416.598.2500 x 303.
Make sure to tell them Michele from The Kitchener Market & @Those2Girls sent you!

Grand River Rocks - What's Up Youth
50 Borden Ave Kitchener
What's Up Youth
What's Up Youth is a drop-in program for kids (under 18) that runs every Saturday night from 6:30-8:30pm. Belay staff takes care of all technical aspects, allowing children to climb on the roped walls. The cost for the 2 hours is $10 per child. CASH ONLY please. Harness rental is included, but shoes are not. Shoe rental is an extra $5. Newcomers, please come 10-15 minutes early to sign waivers.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whats-Up-Youth/100274786704282

Need some fun for the young ones?
Kids Hop at The Kitchener Market Every
Tuesday from 11am - noon
http://kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

KPL Kids’ Club
Free family stories & crafts at the Kitchener Market. Saturdays from 9 to 11 am.

Artlab (winter 2013)
Instructor: Christine Ball
Saturdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23
Ages 6 - 8: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Ages 9 - 13: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
$15 + HST / class
Saturdays are fun at the Gallery! Join us in the art "lab" as we experiment with new ideas, materials and techniques. Projects are inspired by themes in the Winter 2013 exhibitions. Suitable for all skill levels.
Feb 9 - Recycled Books
Feb 16 - Hybrid Toys
Feb 23 - Painting with Different Tools
https://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/KidsClasses.asp

New Cricket Program in Kitchener! www.cricketinkitchener.com
Cricket In Kitchener is looking for female players, volunteers and coaching staff for all of our programs! Noe experience required! Please conctact cricketinkitchener@gmail.com
or phone Katie Bjorkenstam or Evan Bjorkenstam at 519-954-8525
Info Night Wed Feb 20 https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=598334173526487&set=a.194451373914771.56376.117547391605170&type=3&theater

•Bertie's Place - infants to kids in Grade 1 can participate in a volunteer-run playgroup from September to April on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Albert McCormick Community Centre. Cost: $2 per visit or $25 for a season pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp

•Time Out - caregivers and kids aged newborn to six enjoy creative play, games and songs on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Manulife Financial Soccer and Sports Centre in Bechtel Park. Google Map. Cost: $5 per visit (one adult and up to four kids) or $45 for a 10-visit pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp

Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Starts Saturday February 2, 2013
10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays in February, children ages eight to ten years of age can discover the Waterloo Region Museum through fun activities and games. Every month features a new exciting theme for children to explore. Advance registration $35 plus HST per child per month or $10 per session plus HST. Membership discount applies. Capacity is limited. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

KPL Lego Block Party
We provide the Lego, you provide the imagination! Ages 5 – 12.
Call 519-748-2740 to register. FREE
Tues. at 6:30 pm, Feb. 5 – 26, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

KPL Splish Splash Storytime
After a story, jump in the pool!
Wed. at 7:00 pm, Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

KPL Writing Workshops for Teens
with Heather Wright, author of Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens
Four 1-hour workshops on plot, dialogue, character development and action/suspense.
Feb. 6 – Mar. 6 at 4 pm. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org to register. FREE

Keep Smiling!
Lisa