Don’t Miss Out! Food Revolution KW Day is Virtual this Year

We really missed hosting our Food Revolution KW event at the Kitchener Market last year.  This year the event is making a switch to virtual format and will include an interactive workshop. The cost for the workshop is $5 and it includes a kit that you can pick up the day before at the Kitchener Market.

Join us and the Kitchener Market online on Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m. for a Food Revolution celebration! Learn about easy ways you can start to source your own food with a microgreen growing kit and online demonstration from Maison Verte, along with tips for healthy snacking from Chef Nicole. Register here for this kit!

The video can be found on the City of Kitchener's Facebook page. 

Kits are available for pick up on Friday, May 28 from 4-6 p.m. at the curbside pick up location off of Eby St. Just pull up to the sign and a staff will assist you! 

UPDATE: KITS ARE NOW SOLD OUT but you can still join us online

Need more info? Visit https://calendar.kitchenermarket.ca/default/Detail/2021-05-29-1000-Virtual-Food-Revolution-with-Microgreen-Growing-Ki

 

There are a limited number of kits available so grab yours before they are gone!

We think the whole family will enjoy this virtual event and you may see some FAMILIAR FACES on your screen too!

Here is the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE https://www.facebook.com/events/792439844742607

Want to learn more about Food Revolution KW?

Follow our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FoodRevolutionKW

Need to know more about this healthy eating initiative? Watch the video below.

Want to learn more about FOOD REVOLUTION? Watch Jamie Oliver's Ted Talk

 

3000 Members Contest

We did it!
We began the Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo facebook group several years ago.  We saw a need for it and since then it has grown into a blog, a source for events, restaurant reviews, contests, media coverage and an ambassadorship for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution.  Last week we became 3000 members strong on our facebook group and to celebrate we are holding a contest!

As you can see from the image above we put out a call for prizes! The response was overwhelming and we appreciate these businesses regarding us as resource for the community!

Lots of Prizes Up For Grabs

Some prizes are for kids, some are for families and some are for parents! There will be multiple winners! Prizes will be one of the the items below. 20 prizes = 20 winners!

• Pair of Tickets To THE WIGGLES newest show 'The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Tour' @ Centre In The Square for October 7/14
• Free Cooking Class with Top Chef Canada Finalist Terry Salmond @ Kitchener Market this fall
• Dairy Queen Laurelwood Prize Pack that includes a DQ Cake, Ice Cream Sandwiches and Dilly Bars
• Dairy Queen Ira Needles @ The Boardwalk Dinner For 4
• Bre Creative $50 Gift Certificate
• Family Bowling Package for up to 6 people. Includes 2 hours of bowling, free shoe rental and a pitcher of pop from Brusnswick Frederick Lanes
• CrossFit Kitchener Gift Certificate for 2014 or 2015 PD Day Camp which includes 9am to 4pm - Climbing at Grand River Rocks and Crossfitting
• Family Portrait Session with  Digital Images on a disc (watermarked) and a printed photo from Many Leaves Photography
• Fall/Winter Women's Self Care Series sessions from Chantal R. Thorn PHD Consulting
• Summer Berry with Recipes from Melissa's Epicure
• Diana Snaps Earring Bundle
• Face Painting birthday package for up to 6 kids from Zina Lavut Professional Make Up Artist and Face Painter
• Punks and Pretties Cowgirl "Jessie" Bow
• A Personalized tee from Glitzy Heart Creations
• Dip, Dessert and Drink mix from Savoury De With Sunset Gourmet
• Blue Owl Consignments $20 Gift Certificate
• An Essential Tote from Thirty-One Forever
• Sportco Source For Sports "Summer Skates" (flipflops)
• Bargain Hunting Momma a Tim Hortons travel mug with a "free coffee" coupon
• Curves Cambridge on Franklin Blvd. Gift Certificate for a "No Strings Attached" one month membership

Enter For A Chance To Win 1 of 20 Prizes!

Enter to win! With 20 different prizes to giveaway there are very good odds! You will be entered in the contest by participating in the Rafflecopter below (it may take a minute to load)

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Justin Bieber, AJ Bridel and the Next Generation of Talent from the Kitchener Waterloo Area

The Young Talent That Stems From Kitchener Waterloo Is #kwAWESOME

If you tuned into the American Music Awards the other day, you would have heard Justin Bieber singing an acoustic version of his hit As Long As You Love Me.  I think he managed to prove that world that he's more than a flash in the pan.








Like his style or not, you have to root for the local kid. I'm all about a supportive community.  Speaking of which here are few other local talents that are sure to make a splash on the music scene.

Here's a new young talent from Kitchener Waterloo, take a listen to Conor singing Michael Jackson's ABC





and for those who like more of an acoustic sound make sure to check out Scotty James.  Born and raised in KW his video now has 101,122 views on YouTube.  Take a listen and I'm sure you'll recognize this tune.



If you happened to stop by our Movember Kids KW event you would have saw a familiar sight for those who watched Over The Rainbow.  Our special guest was AJ Bridel fresh from her appearance on CBC.
Just head to YouTube and search AJ Bridel and you will find so many wonderful performances by her (just like the one below)




There are lots of ways to see local talent beyond watching it on YouTube.  This weekend Eastwood Collegiate is having their fundraising gala and here's some BIG NEWS.....

***AJ BRIDEL will be performing***

Happening tonight (Nov 23, 2012) at 7pm and tomorrow (Nov 24, 2012) at 1pm and 7pm

Tickets are $12 each and there is a family rate of $40 for the SATURDAY MATINEE. Tickets go on sale an hour before each performance.

Want to support young talent in other ways?  Why not check out KW Glee? Tickets are on sale now for their next performance.

You can find additional info here http://www.renaissanceschoolofthearts.com/kw-glee/

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Looking for more local events with a family friendly flair?  Make sure to check the Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo blog weekly.  We also have our Stuff To Do With Your Kids In KW Facebook Group (the link can be found in the right side bar of this post) that is updated almost daily with lots of family friendly events, activities, deals and contests.  Have something coming up we should know about? Post it on the group page.  We're happy to cross promote your event as well.  Send an inbox message to me at https://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122 to see how you can get a "stand alone" post on this blog, and have it reach over 1000 Kitchener Waterloo Parents!

Fun Festivals and Father's Day! Stuff To Do in KW

Saturday!


Fire Department Headquarters on Strasburg rd is having their open house June 19 10:30am - 3pm

Darryl Sittler will be at the CIBC on IRA NEEDLES from 11am-2pm

Shrine Circus is at Cambridge Centre
June 17 - 19 - Shrine Circus
Shrine Circus is coming to town on June 17 - 19!
Shows Times:
Friday, June 17 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 18 - 12 noon; 4 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 19 - 1 pm & 5 pm
Coupons available at Guest Services which entitles the bearer to purchase one circus ticket at the regular price and get one ticket free. Regular price of tickets is $20.00

UpTown Waterloo Country Music Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Location: Regina Street Parking Lot
(Regina St. and Willis Way)
Waterloo, ON
Summary: UpTown Country is a FREE Festival, held rain or shine! Come to UpTown Waterloo, pull up a hay bale and enjoy the show!
Phone number: 519-885-1921
Website: http://www.uptowncountrywaterloo.com/

10th Annual St. Agatha StrawberryFest
Saturday, June 18, 2011
8am – 4pm
Location: St. Agatha Community Centre
1793 Erbs Road, West
St. Agatha, ONSt. Agatha Community Centre
1793 Erbs Road, West
St. Agatha, ON
Summary: Pancake breakfast, outdoor BBQ, strawberry pies, milkshakes, jam and an abundance of fresh strawberries of course! All-day Unique Wheels Show, a construction equipment skills contest, vendors, live music, chili cook off, kids games, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, live music!
Phone number: 519-699-6063
Website: http://www.stagathastrawberryfest.com/  

Fresh Ayr Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2011
9am – 5pm
Location: Victora Park
Ayr, Ontario
Summary: Food, games, live music and much, much more. Make sure you visit the Nith Ridge booth; take a ride on our horse and carriage, purchase your fathers day brunch tickets and get more info on our up-coming events.
Phone number: 519-632-1234
Website: http://www.freshayrfestival.com/

Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association-'Hammer In'
Saturday, June 18, 2011
9:30am – 5pm
Location: Waterloo Region Museum
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, Summary: Watch as members demonstrate their skills and talent creating art with the tools of their trade. Demonstrations will be on-going throughout the day. Including with general admission.
Cost: Adults $10.00, seniors/students $8.00, children $5.00, children four and under free, Family $25.00, all admissions plus HST.
Phone number: 519-748-1914
Website: http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com/

Art Round the Pond
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10am – 4pm
Location: Wellesley Pond
Wellesley, ON
Summary: Join us around the pond in Wellesley for our annual original art exhibition and sale. This great event also features local musicians!
Website: http://www.artroundthepond.ca/

 Happy Father's Day!


Saturday events are already listed, but here's some more ideas for the weeked

Sunday
Apparently there is something going on called SQUARE TO SQUARE on Sunday where King St will be blocked off from Waterloo Square to Kitchener City Hall, I think anyways, I can't find any info on either of the City sites about it, so if you know then please add a comment.
Now this part I do know about http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=215593141807185  (which makes it extra weird because a Flash Mob is supposed to be planned in private & come out of nowhere) & there is costs so check the link. Again if anyone has any info please add it to the comments.

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Monday

"Sweet 16" Celebration
Monday Jun 20 2011, 8am-4pm
Location:Address:300 Gage Ave. Unit 11
Phone:519-744-4084
URL: http://www.lapatisserie.ca/
Come celebrate our 16th year of creating amazing cakes and pastries.
During the week of June 20th-25th we will have lots of:
FREE Samples
Coupons
Door Crashers
NEW Cakes
... and many other promotions

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Tuesday

St Dominics Savio Family Fun Fair
Tuesday Jun 21 2011, 5-7:30pm
Location:St Dominics Savio School
Address:3 West Forest Trail
Phone:2263386831
St Dominics Savio School will be having a family fun fair for the community. We will be inviting the community to join us! We are having the event to raise funds for the school's playground and greening project, currently the school does not have such. All funds raised will go directly to the project.

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Wednesday

THIS ONE IS ONLY FOR ADULTS, but thought parents could use a break!

WINE & CHEESE at Gibson's Sound & Vision, but you MUST RSVP at this link http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1745782683/

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Looking Ahead

Remember those BIG Cambridge Towel Tent sales? They are coming back!

Factory Tent Sale On Thursday June 23-26! Up to 80% off Towels, Bath Accessories and Linens...Facebook and Twitter Contests will be part of it too! Just make sure to follow us on http://twitter.com/those2girls or our Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/Those2Girls6DegreesOfUs

for info

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MeFest NEWS!!!!

We're heading to our waiting list for vendors this weekend, so you or someone you know want to take part in our FUN event please email those2girls@writeme.com  RIGHT AWAY!

Keep Smiling
Lisa