Kitchener 100 Years of Cityhood, Grand Porch Party, Kitchener Market Events & More Activities in KW

Reminder that our PHINEAS & FERB dvd contest ends TOMORROW
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2012/06/phineas-and-ferb-perry-files-dvd.html
Any AGENT P fans out there?

Tuesday was HERRLES MARKET Opening Day.  I brought the Community #PrayForLydia Ecard to Trevor.  The Herrle Family is very thankful to everyone that has been supporting Lydia.  I try to put updates as they happen on this page   https://www.facebook.com/events/297535526999626/  So please JOIN it to send your wishes and keep updated.

BLAST TIME
Saturday June 9

Community Appreciation Soccer-BBQ

2 – 10pm
Location: Kingsdale Community Centre
Kingsdale, ON
Summary: Today's Chilren Tomorrow's Leaders is hosting a soccer and general networking event for all groups in our community. A lively day for sharing and exchanging ideas and information, Soccer teams from Toronto, Hamilton, London and locally will be battling it out on the field for entertaining all. Family friendly atmosphere and all are welcome!
Phone number: 519-208-2217

KW Trachtenfest

5pm
Location: Schwaben Club
1668 King St E, Kitchener,
Summary: Join us for a non-competitive celebration of the cultural diversity of local and visiting German dance groups, with entertainment provided by The Transylvania Hofbrau Band.
Tickets are $10, $12 at the door. Children 12 and under free. For tickets call 519-742-7979 or email kwtrachtenfest@hotmail.com
Cost: $12
Phone number: 519-742-7979
Website: http://www.kwtrachtenfest.com/


Sunday, June 10, 2012


King Street Extravaganza-Celebrating 100 years of Cityhood

Sunday, June 10, 2012
12 – 5pm
Location: Kitchener City Hall
Summary: Join us as we kick off our 100 years of cityhood on King Street! Varying music, activities and food from the past 100 years are planned to make this event a memorable one. http://www.kitchener100.ca/

I'm fairly sure I saw a sign that said the Firefighter Open House for the Strausburg/Ottawa St. area is June 10th (if someone in that area could confirm this, that would be great!)


Grand Porch Party
http://grandporchparty.wordpress.com/


Cambridge Tour de Grand Bicycle Ride

8am
Location: Duncan McIntosh Arena
200 Christopher Drive
Cambridge,
Summary: Annual bicycle ride for all levels of riders. 10 km up to 160 km routes. Free food, drinks and lunch provided. First 1200 receive free t-shirt. Helmets must be worn.
Phone number: 519-622-1087
Website: http://www.cambridgetourdegrand.com/
 Day of Event Registration

Individual $22.00 * Family $45.00
* Family - 4 members, maximum of 2 adults
+ $12.00 for each additional child age 16 & under


Tuesday, June 12, 2012


Rhythmic Gymnastics Show

7 – 9pm
Location: Monsignor Doyle CSS
185 Myers Road
Cambridge
Summary: Doors open at 6:30pm! Performances by rhythmic gymnasts of all ages and levels-recreational to National level athletes! Free food and beverages after the show! Food Bank donations appreciated.
Cost: $2 per person or $5 for a family of 4, children under 5 free

Wednesday June 13th

Seniors’ Day At the Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Take a Grandparent out to the Museum!
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Admission for Seniors!


Looking Ahead

Friday, June 15, 2012

Mayor's Celebration of the Arts 10th Anniversary
4:30 – 11pm
Location: Cambridge City Hall
50 Dickson Street
Cambridge
Summary: Family Fun Time! Families will be encouraged to "Take 10"-fingers and minutes that is-to appreciate and celebrate art. Activities will run from 430-6pm by the Cambridge Library & Galleries. Join us afterwards as Natalie Hyde, Cambridge author and 2012 Silver Birch nominee, sparks our imagination to create stories of our own. Free treat bag for the first 100 children through the gate! At 630pm the Prestoun Scout House Band will kick off the night and will showcase local visual, performing and literary artists, with local restaurants serving the finest of food. Fees apply for food and drink.
Phone number: 519-740-4681 x4277
Website: http://www.cambridge.ca/

June 16th

BBQ at the Kitchener Market
10:30am-1:30pm http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70223

Music For The Missing
Free event, please bring a food bank donation
10am-10pm at Kitchener City Hall Courtyard http://www.music4themissing.ca/


June 23 & 24
KW Multicultural Festival http://www.kwmc.on.ca/html/festival.html

Bingeman Discount Day
Advanced tickets only. Details here http://www.koolfm.com/section/view/bingemans_big_splash/1215/


Summer Camps

STIR IT UP - JUNIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from eight to 10 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp! Stir it Up will be taught by Stephanie Clairmont, a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach.
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

STIR IT UP - SENIOR CHEF CAMP
Dates: Tuesday, Aug 7 to Friday, Aug. 10, 2012
Classtime: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 per child
Includes: Includes cooking apron, recipes, water bottle, lunch and snacks daily.
Register: call 519-741-2297 or online course code 123181.
Kids from 11 to 13 years of age can take over the Marketplace at the Kitchener Market for an interactive cooking camp!
Before and after class supervision available. The classes are hands-on, so participants should expect to roll up their sleeves and get messy. Families are encouraged to register early, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly

We still have EARLY BIRD tickets for #140confONT happening Sept 27 in Downtown Kitchener for those of you who want to see the all day SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERNCE. http://140confont2012-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Stay tuned as we will soon be announcing our FALL MeFest date!!!!!!!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Stuff To Do This Week includes Singing Biking Riding and Flying

Saturday


Breslau Flyers EEAYoung Eagles Flight
Saturday, June 11, 2011
8:30am – 4pm
Location: Waterloo Regional Airport
4881 Fountain Street
Breslau, Rain date is June 12, 2011!!! The Young Eagles Flight provides an opportunity for children 8-17 to experience flyng in light aircraft over their community at no charge. There is also an educational component prior to the flight instructing the children on safety and theory of flight.
Phone number: 519-572-1949
Website: http://www.breslauflyers.com/  

Service Centre Open House
Saturday, June 11, 2011
10am – 3pm
Location: Waterloo Service Centre
265 Lexington Court
Waterloo Summary: Participants will learn about some of the services the city provides and can tour the Service Centre yards and greenhouse. Come ride in a dump truck! Charity BBQ benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society.
Phone number: 519-886-2310
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/  

Waterloo Regional Police Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 11, 2011
11am – 1pm
Location: Parking Lot of Maranatha Church
94 Elgin St South
Cambridge Summary: Waterloo Regional Police Bike Rodeo! Come and test your biking skills & improve on your bike safety. "Lidz for Kidz" will demonstrate the importance of wearing helmets correctly. All welcome! Free!
Phone number: 519-623-8151

Kids' Hope Festival
Saturday, June 11, 2011
12 – 5pm
Location: Morningstar Acres
1117 Snyder's Road, East
Baden,Summary: Family fun day with children's activities, Might Mini Stables, K-W Flying Dutchmen Air Show, crafts, Dotsy the Clown and 3 Christian Artists all in support of "Leeanne's Haven", our Foster Treatment Home for at-risk youth.
Phone number: 519-634-5550 x224
Website: http://www.morningstarfm.com/

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Sunday

18th Annual Donkey Day
Sunday, June 12, 2011
11am – 4pm
Location: The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada
6981 Puslinch Concession 4
Guelph, ON Summary: Donkey Day includes a raffle, 50/50 draw and silent auction. Diamond Dogs (agility dogs), wagon rides, Kid's Fun Fest (activities and crafts), Donkey 'N U photos, demonstations from "Our Partners in Care", and more. Let's not forget the "Carrot Walk" with the stars of the day...The Donkeys. Musical guests are Bry Webb, Lucas Stagg, Jessy Bell Smith, Jenny Omnichord, Music with Brian and environmental children's author, Frank Glew. Volunteers will be on site to help direct parking and provide guests with information about the sanctuary.
Cost: Adults $10.00, children 3-18 $5.00
Website: http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca/

The Alternatives Journal Grand Porch Party
Sunday, June 12, 2011
3 – 5pm
Location: Uptown Waterloo/Old Westmount
Waterloo, ON Summary: 24 music acts will perform on 20 front porches, with all of the public invited to come walk the streets and hear great music. The event is the official launch of Alternatives Journal's Music issue and a celebration of the Grand River Watershed for Canadian Rivers Day. All of the details are online at grandporchparty.wordpress.com   

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Monday

Classic Car Mondays
Monday Jun 13 2011, 6-9pm
Location:PartSource parking lot
Address:525 Highland Rd. West
Phone:519-744-8389
Classic car cruise night

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Also we're accepting vendor for our FALL MeFest & tables are going quickly. MeFest.ca has all the vendor info

Keep Smiling!
Lisa