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
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
SWAGGER WAGON
A big Happy Mother's Day to all. If you're not a Mom, Happy Mother's Day to your Mom!
So leave a comment about how you spent Mother's Day!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Easter Activities & Events For KW
Lisa McDonald April 2 at 10:40pm
So if you're up bright & early Saturday....
There's a garage sale at 176 Royal Orchard Dr. Kitchener
Also This Saturday, a six-foot, three-inch guard for the Harlem Globetrotters will be making his way around town. Catch him at the Kitchener Market from 10 to 11 a.m. -- and enjoy an Easter egg hunt while you're there!
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Easter Eggstravaganza - April 2, 2010 to April 4, 2010
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
The Schneiders are making Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style. Drop in to see our baby...The Schneiders are making Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style. Drop in to see our baby chicks! Good Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 1 p.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 Museum, 466 Queen St. S.
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
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Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus - April 3, 2010 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus! Bring your Easter basket. For children eight years and under. Admission is...Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus! Bring your Easter basket. For children eight years and under. Admission is FREE!
Location: Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen St. S.
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
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Happy Easter Everyone-hope to see you next week for MeFest!
So if you're up bright & early Saturday....
There's a garage sale at 176 Royal Orchard Dr. Kitchener
Also This Saturday, a six-foot, three-inch guard for the Harlem Globetrotters will be making his way around town. Catch him at the Kitchener Market from 10 to 11 a.m. -- and enjoy an Easter egg hunt while you're there!
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Easter Eggstravaganza - April 2, 2010 to April 4, 2010
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
The Schneiders are making Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style. Drop in to see our baby...The Schneiders are making Easter cheese, onion-dyeing Easter eggs and scratch-decorating them Pennsylvania-German style. Drop in to see our baby chicks! Good Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 1 p.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 Museum, 466 Queen St. S.
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
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Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus - April 3, 2010 (10:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus! Bring your Easter basket. For children eight years and under. Admission is...Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Joseph Schneider Haus! Bring your Easter basket. For children eight years and under. Admission is FREE!
Location: Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen St. S.
Telephone: (519) 742-7752
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/jsh
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Happy Easter Everyone-hope to see you next week for MeFest!
Monday, March 15, 2010
March Break Events & Stuff To Do In Kitchener Waterloo
Kids' stuff
Events for the next 30 days.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
• Travelling Reptile Show
Visit with snakes, lizards, tarantulas, alligators and more, 1 to 2 p.m.; $1.25, $2.25 adult, $1.50 student/senior, $5 family, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
• Erick Traplin
10 a.m.; free tickets available March 10, 519-743-3558, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd., Kitchener
Thursday, March 18, 2010
• Apple Fun Puppetry
10:30 a.m., for ages 4 and up; free, 519-824-6220, Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk St., Guelph
• Erick Traplin
10:30 a.m.; free tickets available March 10, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 King St. N., Kitchener
• March Break Movie
The Last Mimzy, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Saturday, March 20, 2010
• Veggie Tales Movie
plus games, prizes, 10:15 a.m.; $3 at the door, 519-836-9360, Salvation Army Citadel, 1320 Gordon St., Guelph
Sunday, March 21, 2010
• Family Flicks
Aliens in the Attic, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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Bring your kids to Southworks each day between 12 - 3 (March Break) so they can try out a guitar, listen to some music, jam with the instructor, fill out a ballot to win 1 of 3 Fender guitar/amp pkges, and get a free lesson voucher including loaner drums or guitar!!!! So fun for the whole family !!!!
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Chapters Events
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Princess Cinema
http://www.princesscinemas.com/film/?id=1864
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Empire Theatre http://www.empiretheatres.com/theatre/showtimes/94/20100315
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Events for the next 30 days.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
• Travelling Reptile Show
Visit with snakes, lizards, tarantulas, alligators and more, 1 to 2 p.m.; $1.25, $2.25 adult, $1.50 student/senior, $5 family, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
• Erick Traplin
10 a.m.; free tickets available March 10, 519-743-3558, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd., Kitchener
Thursday, March 18, 2010
• Apple Fun Puppetry
10:30 a.m., for ages 4 and up; free, 519-824-6220, Guelph Public Library, 100 Norfolk St., Guelph
• Erick Traplin
10:30 a.m.; free tickets available March 10, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 King St. N., Kitchener
• March Break Movie
The Last Mimzy, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
Saturday, March 20, 2010
• Veggie Tales Movie
plus games, prizes, 10:15 a.m.; $3 at the door, 519-836-9360, Salvation Army Citadel, 1320 Gordon St., Guelph
Sunday, March 21, 2010
• Family Flicks
Aliens in the Attic, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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Bring your kids to Southworks each day between 12 - 3 (March Break) so they can try out a guitar, listen to some music, jam with the instructor, fill out a ballot to win 1 of 3 Fender guitar/amp pkges, and get a free lesson voucher including loaner drums or guitar!!!! So fun for the whole family !!!!
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Chapters Events
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Princess Cinema
http://www.princesscinemas.com/film/?id=1864
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Empire Theatre http://www.empiretheatres.com/theatre/showtimes/94/20100315
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wendel Clark in KW, IceDogs Festival, Free Skating, Free Flicks
Today (Sat Feb 20) Wendel Clark will be at the CIBC at Wiliamsburg until 1pm (I think he arrives at 11am, not sure). Corner of Fischer-Hallman & Westmount across from McDonald's
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http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/
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Sunday Feb 21
• Family Flicks
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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NHL Oldtimers Hockey Challenge
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Veneu: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Phone: 519-886-2375
Email: tickets@waterloo.ca
Website: www.waterloo.ca
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Free Computer Recycling Drop off Event
Date: February 24, 25, 26, 27
Venue: Rona Cambridge, 66 Pimebush Rd, Cambridge ON
Website:www.myoldpc.ca
Phone: 519-MY-OLD-PC
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Appreciate the Skate on Chili Friday
Start Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
End Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description:
Join the City of Waterloo in thanking the donors who made the rink in the Waterloo Public Square possible!
Come for an evening of skating, and free chili and hot chocolate, while quantities last.
For more information: Call Tracy Suerich 519-886-1177, ext. 271
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Free Learn -to-Skate and Family Skate at the Waterloo Public Square Rink
To Celebrate the opening of the Waterloo Public Square Rink in Uptown Waterloo, Cowan Insurance Group is partnering with the City of Waterloo to sponsor free one-hour skating lessons and a family skate in February and March.
Dates: Sunday, February 28th and Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Times: Learn to Skate - 2p.m. to 3 p.m. Family Skate - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue: Waterloo public Square Rink, corner of King Street and Willis Way
To register: Please email tracy.suerich@waterloo.ca
For more information: Contact Lynne Short at 519-650-6363 ext. 31608
Website: www.city.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
www.cowangroup.ca
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March Break Camp:
Location: Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener ON
Date: March 15-19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Fee: $25.00 per day/$100.00 per week.
Ages: 6-12
Deadline for Registration: March 8, 2010
Description: Do you need a place to take your kids to stay busy and happy during the school break. Subsidy may be available. Join us for outside activities, games, crafts, movies, music, entertainment, snacks will be available. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. Early & Late drop-off/pick-up available for $.
Contact Information: Register at Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Ave, Kitchener
Phone: 519-748-6463
Email: kingsdaleoffice@houseoffriendship.org
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PSSST Have you RSVP'd for our big meetup?
We need to know how many so the vendors bring enough FREEBIES!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
is our meetup page
Did anyone one to do a TRUE meetup downstairs 1st around 9:30am?
&
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=211449425265&ref=ts is the main page for the event
Have a great week everyone
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
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http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/
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Sunday Feb 21
• Family Flicks
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, 1:30 p.m.; free, 519-743-0271, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener
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NHL Oldtimers Hockey Challenge
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Veneu: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Phone: 519-886-2375
Email: tickets@waterloo.ca
Website: www.waterloo.ca
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Free Computer Recycling Drop off Event
Date: February 24, 25, 26, 27
Venue: Rona Cambridge, 66 Pimebush Rd, Cambridge ON
Website:www.myoldpc.ca
Phone: 519-MY-OLD-PC
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Appreciate the Skate on Chili Friday
Start Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
End Date: Friday, February 26, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description:
Join the City of Waterloo in thanking the donors who made the rink in the Waterloo Public Square possible!
Come for an evening of skating, and free chili and hot chocolate, while quantities last.
For more information: Call Tracy Suerich 519-886-1177, ext. 271
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Free Learn -to-Skate and Family Skate at the Waterloo Public Square Rink
To Celebrate the opening of the Waterloo Public Square Rink in Uptown Waterloo, Cowan Insurance Group is partnering with the City of Waterloo to sponsor free one-hour skating lessons and a family skate in February and March.
Dates: Sunday, February 28th and Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Times: Learn to Skate - 2p.m. to 3 p.m. Family Skate - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue: Waterloo public Square Rink, corner of King Street and Willis Way
To register: Please email tracy.suerich@waterloo.ca
For more information: Contact Lynne Short at 519-650-6363 ext. 31608
Website: www.city.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
www.cowangroup.ca
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March Break Camp:
Location: Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener ON
Date: March 15-19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Fee: $25.00 per day/$100.00 per week.
Ages: 6-12
Deadline for Registration: March 8, 2010
Description: Do you need a place to take your kids to stay busy and happy during the school break. Subsidy may be available. Join us for outside activities, games, crafts, movies, music, entertainment, snacks will be available. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. Early & Late drop-off/pick-up available for $.
Contact Information: Register at Kingsdale Community Centre: 80 Wilson Ave, Kitchener
Phone: 519-748-6463
Email: kingsdaleoffice@houseoffriendship.org
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PSSST Have you RSVP'd for our big meetup?
We need to know how many so the vendors bring enough FREEBIES!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=253539066564&ref=ts
is our meetup page
Did anyone one to do a TRUE meetup downstairs 1st around 9:30am?
&
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=211449425265&ref=ts is the main page for the event
Have a great week everyone
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Family Day Events in Kitchener/Waterloo/Region & Upcoming Februaury Events
Here's the list from earlier this week & see below for more listings
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Lisa McDonald February 8 at 5:25am
I know as the week goes on more & more Family Day events will be submitted but here's a start
Skating rink at Kitchener City Hall 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Free community skate with the Kitchener Rangers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kinsmen Arena
- Public skating 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinsmen Arena, and from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kiwanis Arena in Kitchener
- Public skating 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Ice Centre, in the Cambridge mall.
- Outdoor rinks, weather permitting
- Family swim, movie, Wings of Paradise display, skating and barbecue at the Breithaupt Centre in Kitchener, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
- Gallery tours, interactive art activities and stories at the KW Art Gallery. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
- Great backyard bird count, cider and cookies, taffy on the snow (weather permitting) at the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, Kitchener. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
- Make a bird feeder, and enjoy warm beverages and treats at the McDougall Cottage in the Galt area of Cambridge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation.
- Family swim, gym games, wall crawl, pre-school games and more at the A. R. Kaufman Family YMCA in Kitchener, free, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Free admission for kids 14 and under at Pinehurt Lake, Shade’s Mills, and Laurel Creek conservation areas. Ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. For hours and activity details go to www.grandriver.ca
- Free face painting, cupcakes, crafts, mad science show and music at Chicopee Ski Club for the Family Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission for ski and snowboard passes.
- Children’s Museum open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Fun Fest at the old New Hamburg Arena and Community Centre, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s inflatables, how to make music videos, children’s entertainment by Erik Traplin. $20 per family or $5 per person. Proceeds will be donated to Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region.
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Bowling in Cambridge
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-Family-Festival-at-ibowl-ca-W0QQAdIdZ185681616
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Natural Stone City
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-Family-Day-Event-at-Natural-Stone-City-Inc-W0QQAdIdZ185536643
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Make the most of Family Day! The City of Waterloo has activities available all day to help you celebrate your family!
At the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Regular admission applies to all.
Swimplex
8 to 9:50am: Adult Lane Swim
8:05 to 8:50am: Shallow Waterfit (Adult)
9 to 9:45am: Boxing Waterfit (Adult)
9 to 9:45am: Deep Waterfit (Adult)
10am to 12 pm: Family Swim
12:10 to 1:50pm: Adult Lane Swim
12:15 to 1pm: Shallow Waterfit (Adult)
1 to 1:45pm: Deep Waterfit (Adult)
2 to 4pm: Public Swim
Sunlife Arena
11am to 12:30pm: Parent and Child Skate
1 to 3pm: Public Skate
8 am to 5 pm: Track Open
& 8 to 11 pm
Public Square
9 to 10:30am: Toddler Skate
4 to 8pm: Family Skate and Food Fair
Skating, jumping castle, colouring, face painting, balloon animals, magician, entertainer, music and carnival games!
Skate rentals will be available on site during the fair at the McPhail’s tent. Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch hours will be extended until 7 p.m.
Waterloo.ca
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Upcoming
WLU Summer Camps Info
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-FREE-Summer-2010-Camp-Fair-at-Wilfrid-Laurier-University-W0QQAdIdZ182403362
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We're about 2 months away from the BIG DAY
Saturday April 10th at the Waterloo Recreation Complex for MeFest
9am-4pm
Make sure to go to http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D211449425265%26ref%3Dts&h=f8bf83b37a4a7d03112563b99b05b0be & invite your friends as well
(click the link under the logo)
Lots of Meetups happen at MeFest as it's a great Girl's Day Out!
Want to help promote MeFest? We have lots of flyers to distribute.
If you'd like to take some to your work/day care/community centres/other places you frequent it would be greatly appreciated.
Just send me a message or email
those2girls@writeme.com
Remember to come early on event day to get ALL THE FREEBIES!!!!!!!!!
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Lisa McDonald February 8 at 5:25am
I know as the week goes on more & more Family Day events will be submitted but here's a start
Skating rink at Kitchener City Hall 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Free community skate with the Kitchener Rangers, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kinsmen Arena
- Public skating 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kinsmen Arena, and from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kiwanis Arena in Kitchener
- Public skating 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cambridge Ice Centre, in the Cambridge mall.
- Outdoor rinks, weather permitting
- Family swim, movie, Wings of Paradise display, skating and barbecue at the Breithaupt Centre in Kitchener, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
- Gallery tours, interactive art activities and stories at the KW Art Gallery. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
- Great backyard bird count, cider and cookies, taffy on the snow (weather permitting) at the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, Kitchener. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
- Make a bird feeder, and enjoy warm beverages and treats at the McDougall Cottage in the Galt area of Cambridge. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation.
- Family swim, gym games, wall crawl, pre-school games and more at the A. R. Kaufman Family YMCA in Kitchener, free, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Free admission for kids 14 and under at Pinehurt Lake, Shade’s Mills, and Laurel Creek conservation areas. Ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. For hours and activity details go to www.grandriver.ca
- Free face painting, cupcakes, crafts, mad science show and music at Chicopee Ski Club for the Family Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission for ski and snowboard passes.
- Children’s Museum open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Family Fun Fest at the old New Hamburg Arena and Community Centre, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s inflatables, how to make music videos, children’s entertainment by Erik Traplin. $20 per family or $5 per person. Proceeds will be donated to Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region.
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Bowling in Cambridge
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-Family-Festival-at-ibowl-ca-W0QQAdIdZ185681616
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Natural Stone City
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-Family-Day-Event-at-Natural-Stone-City-Inc-W0QQAdIdZ185536643
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Make the most of Family Day! The City of Waterloo has activities available all day to help you celebrate your family!
At the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Regular admission applies to all.
Swimplex
8 to 9:50am: Adult Lane Swim
8:05 to 8:50am: Shallow Waterfit (Adult)
9 to 9:45am: Boxing Waterfit (Adult)
9 to 9:45am: Deep Waterfit (Adult)
10am to 12 pm: Family Swim
12:10 to 1:50pm: Adult Lane Swim
12:15 to 1pm: Shallow Waterfit (Adult)
1 to 1:45pm: Deep Waterfit (Adult)
2 to 4pm: Public Swim
Sunlife Arena
11am to 12:30pm: Parent and Child Skate
1 to 3pm: Public Skate
8 am to 5 pm: Track Open
& 8 to 11 pm
Public Square
9 to 10:30am: Toddler Skate
4 to 8pm: Family Skate and Food Fair
Skating, jumping castle, colouring, face painting, balloon animals, magician, entertainer, music and carnival games!
Skate rentals will be available on site during the fair at the McPhail’s tent. Cora’s Breakfast & Lunch hours will be extended until 7 p.m.
Waterloo.ca
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Upcoming
WLU Summer Camps Info
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-community-events-FREE-Summer-2010-Camp-Fair-at-Wilfrid-Laurier-University-W0QQAdIdZ182403362
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We're about 2 months away from the BIG DAY
Saturday April 10th at the Waterloo Recreation Complex for MeFest
9am-4pm
Make sure to go to http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D211449425265%26ref%3Dts&h=f8bf83b37a4a7d03112563b99b05b0be & invite your friends as well
(click the link under the logo)
Lots of Meetups happen at MeFest as it's a great Girl's Day Out!
Want to help promote MeFest? We have lots of flyers to distribute.
If you'd like to take some to your work/day care/community centres/other places you frequent it would be greatly appreciated.
Just send me a message or email
those2girls@writeme.com
Remember to come early on event day to get ALL THE FREEBIES!!!!!!!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
February KW Events, Waterloo Square, Family Day & MeFest
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.city.waterloo.on.ca%2FPortals%2F57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7%2FRL_ARTSCULTURE_PUBLICSQUARE_documents%2FWPSFebCal.pdf&h=68857d2280b6513f38d0483cc2b4b8a0
Is a calendar of what's happening in February at the Waterloo Square
Also in February
Waterloo Region Summer Camp Fair
Export to Personal Calendar
Start Date: Thursday, February 04, 2010
End Date: Thursday, February 04, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
Free evening to meet professional summer camp directors and discuss great summer choices for children.
Plenty of free parking, displays, brochures and pictures. Bring the children along and enjoy a taste of warmer days ahead.
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 100 Father David Bauer Dr, 519-886-1177.
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Family Workshops - Fun with Watercolours
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Start Date: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
End Date: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description:
$5 + GST per person/per session. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Dabble in watercolours! Discover all about watercolour materials and painting techniques; experiment with colour mixing and oil pastels, and create dry and wet-surface paintings.
Family Workshops inspire your child's curiosity and creativity while rediscovering your own. Workshops support the artistic development of young learners through art projects that children and adults can do together.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Located in Centre In The Square.
Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Family Day at Woodside - February 15, 2010 (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
Bring your family for a kid-friendly visit to Woodside, which will include a scavenger hunt, outdoor and indoor Victorian games...Bring your family for a kid-friendly visit to Woodside, which will include a scavenger hunt, outdoor and indoor Victorian games and craft making that you can take home with you. Join us as we prepare delicious hot chocolate for you and your family to taste.
Location: Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
Telephone: (519) 571-5684
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/woodside
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Family Day at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - February 15, 2010 ( to 5:00 pm)
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Have fun exploring the Gallery and create art inspired by exhibition themes. Free admission....Have fun exploring the Gallery and create art inspired by exhibition themes. Free admission.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N. Kitchener in Centre In The Square
Telephone: (519) 579-5860
Website: www.kwag.ca
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So did you RSVP for your Freebies yet?
http://www.mefest.blogspot.com/
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(Psst a few vendor tables opened up for MeFest, so if you or someone you know is interested have them message me THIS WEEK!)
Keep Smiling!
Is a calendar of what's happening in February at the Waterloo Square
Also in February
Waterloo Region Summer Camp Fair
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Start Date: Thursday, February 04, 2010
End Date: Thursday, February 04, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
Free evening to meet professional summer camp directors and discuss great summer choices for children.
Plenty of free parking, displays, brochures and pictures. Bring the children along and enjoy a taste of warmer days ahead.
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 100 Father David Bauer Dr, 519-886-1177.
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Family Workshops - Fun with Watercolours
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Start Date: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
End Date: Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description:
$5 + GST per person/per session. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult.
Dabble in watercolours! Discover all about watercolour materials and painting techniques; experiment with colour mixing and oil pastels, and create dry and wet-surface paintings.
Family Workshops inspire your child's curiosity and creativity while rediscovering your own. Workshops support the artistic development of young learners through art projects that children and adults can do together.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener, Located in Centre In The Square.
Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Family Day at Woodside - February 15, 2010 (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
Bring your family for a kid-friendly visit to Woodside, which will include a scavenger hunt, outdoor and indoor Victorian games...Bring your family for a kid-friendly visit to Woodside, which will include a scavenger hunt, outdoor and indoor Victorian games and craft making that you can take home with you. Join us as we prepare delicious hot chocolate for you and your family to taste.
Location: Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
Telephone: (519) 571-5684
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/woodside
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Family Day at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery - February 15, 2010 ( to 5:00 pm)
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Have fun exploring the Gallery and create art inspired by exhibition themes. Free admission....Have fun exploring the Gallery and create art inspired by exhibition themes. Free admission.
Location: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N. Kitchener in Centre In The Square
Telephone: (519) 579-5860
Website: www.kwag.ca
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So did you RSVP for your Freebies yet?
http://www.mefest.blogspot.com/
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(Psst a few vendor tables opened up for MeFest, so if you or someone you know is interested have them message me THIS WEEK!)
Keep Smiling!
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