Great Ways To Celebrate Galentine's Day - #GalentinesDayKW Contest Round Up

Are You Wondering What Galentine's Day Is?

Taken from an episode of Parks And Recreation, Galentine's Day is a great way for women to celebrate with their female friends.  Hear the explanation in the video below

Great Ways To Celebrate Galentine's Day

We have complied a list of great ways to celebrate Galentine's Day.  From concerts to cooking classes you are sure to find a way enjoy Galentine's Day 2016.

Start The Celebration Early

Start the celebration a week early by grabbing your gal pals and heading to the Total Woman Show at Bingemas and be sure to check out the Kitchener Market Cooking Stage.

Make sure to enter our contest for a pair of passes to the event at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/moms-day-out-at-kitchener-market.html

Kick Off Galentine's Day Week Off Right

Kick Galentine's Day Week off right by taking in a concert with your BFF! We suggest seeing Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk perform at Centre In The Square. 

 

Be sure to enter our contest for a pair of tickets to the concert at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/chantal-kreviazuk-raine-maida-moon-vs.html

 

Make Galentine's Day More Than Just About Breakfast

Make Galentine's Day more than just about breakfast. Take the opportunity for your friends to make a meal together! Learn how all month at the Kitchener Market Cooking Classes.

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a cooking class at

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/start-fresh-with-kitchener-market.html

 

Great Gifts For Galentines's Day

Looking for some great gifts for Galentine's Day? Tap into your inner Disney Princess with tickets to Disney On Ice Dare To Dream @ Budweiser Gardens in London Ontario.

Plus enter to win a four pack of tickets to the ice skating show at
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2016/01/disney-on-ice-dare-to-dream-heads-to.html

OR

Or relive some "back in the day" memories at the Boyz II Men concert at Centre In The Square.

Yes we have a contest for a pair of tickets to the show over at the blog post

http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/12/motownphillys-back-again-when-boyz-ii.html

 

How Will You Be Celebrating Galentine's Day?

How will you be celebrating Galentine's Day? Be sure to leave a comment below, post on facebook or tweet it to @Those2Girls using the hashtag #GalentinesDayKW and we will Retweet and Share them!

 

Happy #GALENTINESDAY to my BFF Diane Morgan via Amy Poehler's Smart Girls
Posted by Lisa McDonald on Friday, February 13, 2015

 

 

Be sure to leave a comment below, post on facebook or tweet it to @Those2Girls using the hashtag #GalentinesDayKW and we will Retweet and Share them!

Lots of STUFF TO DO

Hi Everyone!


1st off the contest I'm in has dropped me back to the 2nd row of contestants (ugh). So if you have a great sense of humour please watch my vid here http://iwearyourshirt.com/hiring/application/7000/lisa-mcdonald?expanddiv=all& (see sort of funny, why you needed the sense of humour)

& then I need you to please give it 5 stars & a quick comment. That's it takes about a minute
Thanks very much

I also got some great news that EZ Street has been having quite a few partrons from our group come & use this group's 35% off Discount!
http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2010/07/life-on-ez-street.html
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Now on to the BLAST
Today (Saturday)
Mayor's Move Morning
http://www.snapkw.com/?option=com_sngevents&id[0]=197927

Attention VW enthusiasts – Vintage VW Car Show. Come and join us on Saturday September 11th as we at Werner’s Auto Service celebrate 30 years in business. 1980-2010. Beginning at 10:00am until 3:00pm we will have a Vintage Volkswagen (air-cooled) car show, a Charity fundraiser barbeque, open house and more.
We are located in the downtown core of (Galt) Cambridge at 78 Shade Street, beside the Galt Garden's Arena

http://www.mightymachinesshowcase.com/main4.cfm
At Bingemans. Costs are listed on the site


You're invitied to an open house celebration of Waterloo's newest fire station.
It will be fun for the entire family with demonstrations, cake and refreshments!
Saturday September 11, 2010
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fire Station No. 4
911 University Avenue East
(near RIM Park)
At 2:15 p.m. we will officially raise the Waterloo Fire Rescue flag and it will be inspected by our official Flag Inspector.
At 2:30 p.m the first Live Fire demonstration will be performed by Fire Prevention staff of Waterloo Fire Rescue using our kitchen cooking trailer. Demonstrations to also occur at 3:00 p.m and 3:30 p.m.
Please note: Parking for this event is limited. A shuttle service will transport people from the main lot at RIM Park to the fire station.


Uniglobe Travel Fair in Stanley Park Mall
10 AM to 4 PM. Sunwing, Waterloo Airport, Jamaica Tourist Board and Auto Europe


Sportsworld Crossing
FREE Open Air Movie - How to Train Your Dragon - September 11
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy watching How to Train Your Dragon on the big screen under the stars. Show begins at dusk and takes place in the Central Green Space in front of Moose Winooski's.
Plus free pop and popcorn, cuz a movie is not a movie unless you have the treats!


Public Star Party
Star gazing
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Description:
Public Star Party - FREE
@ dusk in Waterloo Park


Sat & Sunday
Williamsburg Festival
http://www.rbjschlegel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26%3Awilliamsburg-town-centre-community-festival&catid=13%3Awilliamsburg-events&Itemid=4

Upcoming
Hi Lisa,
I am running a one time workshop, sing sign and story time (kind of an introduction class) at little tot spot on Wednesday September 22nd from 9:45-10:30 and I was hoping to post it on the Facebook page for "Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo." It is a really cheap even at only $10 and that also includes playtime before and after the workshop.
must register prior to the event, they can do it on my website. http://www.mysmarthandskw.com/


& OF COURSE MeFest
Here's something we hope you'll take a look at http://www.mefest.ca/

We launched our own website for the show yesteday!
Click on the tabs at the top to get an idea of all the fun to be had!

Have a great weekend & KEEP SMILING!!!

Family Events & Stuff to Do with your Kids at Christmas!

Sorry for the delay, but lots to do

Christmas Bazarr taking place this weekend (November 28) at the Unity Church on Kingsway Drive in Kitchener. There will be lots of great gift ideas for everyone on your list! Also, Santa will be stopping by for the kids between 12 and 1230. The show goes from 9am-2pm
2631 Kingsway Drive
Kitchener
Ontario
N2C 1A7
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Start Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009
End Date: Sunday, January 03, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM
Description:
16th Annual Wonders of Winter Festival of Light
Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 p.m. beside the Park Inn
In Waterloo Park. Admission is Free, donations gratefully accepted
Lights on daily from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve lights will be on until 12:30 am and New Years Eve until 1:00 am
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Nov 29th Victoria Park Tree lighting
http://www.kitchener.ca/calendar/calendarEventDetailFull.aspx?tid=17465&caldate=Sun%20Nov%2029,%202009

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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
The Waterloo Region Children’s Safety Village will be hosting their annual “Christmas in the Village” on December 2 & 3 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge. Open to the public, the Village will be decorated for the festive season. Hot drinks and cookies will warm you as you walk through this winter wonderland. Carols will be sung by local children’s choirs. Santa Claus will be there to hear all the children’s wishes, but keep an eye out for the Grinch!
All are welcome and admission is just $1.00, however, donations to support the Children’s Safety Village are always appreciated.
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Christmas Market Dec 3-6
http://www.christkindl.ca/
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Bethany Live Pagent
Dec 4-6
http://www.bethanypageant.com/
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Olympic Torch events beginning Dec 12
http://www.kitchener.ca/living_kitchener/olympic_torch.html
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Halloween Fun Oct 31 2009

Just to let you know what's happening besides Trick or Treating!

Blockbuster in the Williamsburg plaza is having free kids rentals Oct 31st only. Must be the $1.99 Kids selection (not new releases or Family)
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Halloween Train - October 31, 2009 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Waterloo Central Railway
Take the Halloween Costume Party train deep into North Waterloo. Prizes for the best costumes in several categories. This is a family event.
Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs
Telephone: (519) 885-2297
Website: www.steam-train.org
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Haunted House on Markwood Drive Halloween Food Bank Fundraiser
Event Date(s) 31-Oct-09
Price Free
Address Kitchener, ON, Canada Hello Again,
This year will be better than ever!! We will be accepting, like in previous years, donations for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. I hope that this year we will have more people than ever before making more donations than ever!!

Last year we raised 185 lbs of food and just over $325.00 in monetary donations.

Please come out on Halloween Night and experience our haunted house that is sure to please. Also be sure to come and enjoy the display before Halloween and feel free to donate anytime!!

Please keep in mind that the Haunted House is only open on Saturday October 31st 2009 from 5PM till 10PM.

Check out Youtube for videos about us from CTV News!!!
Here's the links: (copy and paste into your browser)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56hjACtuH4Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIePjJH0PqA
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Scare Fair Halloween Event for ALL Ages
What's that creeping across the Button Factory floor? Wake up from the depths of slumber, you ghastly ghouls and mash your way over to the Button Factory!
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Time: 1pm to 4pm.
Location: The Button Factory, 25 Regina St. Waterloo.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $15. Call to register at 519-886-4577. Website: www.buttonfactory.org
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If you have any energy left after Halloween.....

FREE Family Fun Day & Open House
Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of FREE music, theatre and events!
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009.
Time: Doors open at 11:30am, activities start at 12noon. The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony will perform a concert at 1pm.
Location: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, (formerly King St. Theatre), Kitchener.
Website: kwsymphony.ca

Thanksgiving & Oktoberfest in Kitchener Waterloo

Hi Everyone

1st off THANK-YOU to everyone who came to MeFest!
I'd love to know if you came & what your favorite part was (Just reply to this message)

Next is Oktoberfest
http://www.oktoberfest.ca/fce.php
has a full list of family events

has a list of all events
http://www.oktoberfest.ca/events.php
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http://www.shantzholmpumpkins.ca

Shantzholm Pumpkins
1544 Bleams Rd.,
Mannheim

Free family farm fun!
Farm animals, small straw maze, large corn maze
Produce for purchase - pumpkins, gourds, indian corn, straw bales, corn stalks, squash

As you say on your facebook page, you are looking for things to do with your son that don't cost a fortune. Well, that's why we've set up our farm the way we have. We have 8 children & understand about not wanting every little thing to cost something. So that is why we do not charge admission.

Please get back to me is you want more info, or come out to our farm & see for yourself!
we are open until Nov 1, Mon-Sat 8-8, Sundays 12-6
We are open Thanksgiving Monday for the full day as well.
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• Family Sundays
Interactive activities, drama games, storytelling, for ages 4-12, drop in from 2 to 5 p.m.; free, 519-579-5860, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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• Peter Pan
Dufflebag Theatre production, 1:30 p.m.; $2, 519-740-4681, ext. 4376, Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
• Family Concert
Thanksgiving! with K-W Symphony, pre-show children's activities, 1:15 p.m.; $10, $15 adult advance, 519-578-1570, 519-745-4711, Centre in the Square, Kitchener
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Last weekend in September Blast

Apple Butter & Cheese Festival Saturday
http://www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca/
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University of Waterloo Homecoming Family Carnival When? Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 9am to 1pmWhat? A staple of UW's Homecoming festivities, the Family Carnival is back and better than ever. Expect the usual favourites: giant slides, a bouncy castle, face painting, and more. Berenstain Bears: Sister and Brother Bear are this year's special guests. And as an added bonus, we have a FREE Berenstain Bear book for the first 200 families, and more will be available for sale in the UW BookStore. Storytime will be between 10 & 10:30 Where? University of Waterloo – Columbia Icefield, 200 University Avenue West, WaterlooWebsite: homecoming.uwaterloo.ca/events/carnival.htmlContact Info: For more information, please call 519-888-4567 x. 32038
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Bring Your Child Session at SupperWorks! When? Saturdays, September 12, 19 & 26, 2009 at 10:30am (Please pre-register at least 4 days in advance.) What? Bring the little ones out to experience the fun in our kitchen! At our 'Bring Your Child' Sessions, the kids are by your side helping to scoop, mix and assemble your meals. Enjoy coffee, juice and nut-free treats while you prepare your meals together. The parents say their kids just love eating the dishes they made themselves here at SupperWorks. It will take a about an hour to make 6 full sized meals. Each meal serves 4-6 people, and can be split into 12 meals that serve 2-3 people. Bring home 6 full sized meals for $168. Where? SupperWorks, 283 Northfield Dr. E., WaterlooWebsite: www.SupperWorks.comContact Info: Please call 519-568-5630 or email waterloo@supperworks.com for more information
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Word on the Street Sunday at Victoria Park
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/kitchener
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Drumbo Fair When? September 26 - 27, 2009 from 10am to 4pmWhat? "Horsin' around at the Fair" is this year's theme. A weekend filled with family activites. $5.00 per person per day or a 3-day passport for adults. Grade 8 & under free. Children's wrist band is $5.00 per day includes all children's activites, pony rides, inflatables, candy toss, shows, entertainment and more. Old-fashion family fun with delicious home-made food. Come experience farm fun at it's best! Where? Drumbo Fairgrounds 42 Centre St., Drumbo (~ 40 min. drive from KW)Website: www.drumbofair.comContact Info: 519-463-5228 (during the fair) or email manager@drumbofair.com
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Don't forget one more week until MeFest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also did you get your vote in for Angel M
http://www.myredcarpetexperience.com/fairviewpark/
She's in the age 7-11 group, 2nd row Grey HatAfter you vote for her a Buy One Get One Free coupon for Kernels pops up _YUMMY!

Labour Day Weekend

This is also listed in our Stuff To Do With Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group.
If you're on Facebook, please join the group & show KW low cost events are popular in the region!
Thanks
Lisa
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Hi Everyone

We're just a month away from MeFest at the Waterloo Rec Complex
Please take a second & RSVP
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=128800955951

Thanks
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Pairs Fair is on now
http://www.parisfairgrounds.com/index.shtml


Grandparents Day Special Trains - September 5, 2009 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
Waterloo Central Railway
Take your Grandparents on a special train ride deep into North Waterloo and visit St. Jacobs Country. Grandparents ride free with a grand child.
Location: Waterloo - St. Jacobs Market - St. Jacobs
Telephone: (519) 885-2297
Website: www.steam-train.org

Schnibbles and Schnitz - September 5, 2009 to September 7, 2009
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
Preparations begin for the long winter ahead! Drying (or schnitzing) and pickling of corn, beets and beans. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply. Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25, Family $5.00
Location: Joseph Schneider Haus
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh

The KW Hip-Hop Expo presents-I am Hip-Hop
Free admission all day! This event has produced a platform that brings out the top talent in the tri-cities in all four elements of hip-hop: break-dancing, graffiti art, MCing/rapping and DJ/turntablism.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009.
Time: 4pm to 10pm.
Location: Civic Square, Kitchener.
For additional information visit http://sites.google.com/site/kwhiphopexpo/

The Leafs are returning to Kitchener, along with the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators. Come and see the top draft picks from these teams as they vie for a spot on their respective team. Schedule: Sunday September 6 7pm Pittsburgh vs. Toronto Monday September 7 2pm Toronto vs. Boston Monday September 7 7pm Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh Wednesday September 9 2pm Ottawa vs. Boston Wednesday September 9 7pm Toronto vs. Pittsburgh Thursday September 10 2pm Boston vs. Pittsburgh Thursday September 10 7pm Ottawa vs. Toronto Tickets: Reserved Gold: Adults $20, Senior/Student/Child $10, Reserved Red: Adults $15, Senior/Student/Child $10
Location: The Aud
Telephone: (519) 578-1570 ext. 1800265897
Website: www.theaud.ca
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Looking ahead
2009 Cambridge Fall Fair
New this year is Camp Rock Revisited featuring tribute band to Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga. Also new this year is the Mascarade Manor. Back by popular demand is the famous Demolition Derby. The Midway is also back with thrilling rides like The Full Tilt and Chaos and now with Pay-One-Price-Thursdays!
Dates: September 10-13, 2009.
Location: Cambridge.
Cost: Adult $7 Thursday, $10 Friday, $12 Saturday and $8 on Sunday. Sunday family passes are available for only $25. We are also offering a economic price buster weekend pass for only $20 (regular price $37) For more details go to http://www.cambridgefallfair.com

& Mighty Machines Showcase Sept 12
http://www.mightymachinesshowcase.com/main4.cfm
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Okay now that I've help you, make sure to RSVP to our Meetup at MeFest
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=128800955951

& thank you for doing so.
Lisa

New Friends, Movies & More Festivals!

(Above pics were from the Outdoor Movie at Cambridge City Hall earlier this month)

Hi All

Thanks to everyone that was willing to come up & say HI last Sunday. It was so nice to hear how all of you enjoy the info generated from this group.
I've also been told that City of Waterloo will keep us updated about upcoming events (as I didn't know about BIKEAPLOOSA or I would have let all of you know about it too)

Tomorrow night (THURSDAY)Waterloo Park is playing MONSTERS VS ALIENS(I saw that earlier this month at Cambridge City Hall)It's a really FUN FAMILY MOVIE

There will also be a movie THURSDAY at Cambridge City Hall- IRON MAN

They don't list the movies online, so I took a pic of the stand with the listing sign at the top of this posting.

This Sunday there is another family friendly festival at Victoria Park

http://linknewsmagazine.ca/Events/picnic_2009.htm
Also I've been told that Kids Eat Free certain nights at Ye's Sushi, but I don't remember which days (I'd suggest calling the restaraunts to ask 2 locations in KW)