March Madness

Hello All
**Remember that this Tuesday is International Women's Day (aka very special #TiaraTUESDAY) & Pancake Tuesday as well**
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Make-A-Wish Go Blue, Go Bald
Saturday, March 5, 2011
1 – 4pm
Location: Region of Waterloo International Airport
Breslau, Summary: Make A Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario is holding its annual Go Blue, Go Bald fundraiser. Supporters are invited to loose their February blues by shaving their heads. It's all to aid Make A Wish in their goal to continue granting wishes for children with life threatening medical conditions. For further information please see the website provided below.
Website: http://www.makeawishswo.org/
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Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Saturday, March 5
2pm – Sunday, March 6, 2011
2pm
Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre
24 Water St. S.
Cambridge, Summary: KW Children's Drama Workshop's version of the Academy Award winning animated feature. We will be collecting change for a Children's Wish Foundation and selling Amber's Bracelets for Cancer. Public Performances on Saturday March 5th at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday March 6th at 2pm. For tickets/more information please call the phone number provided below or email info@kwchildrensdrama.org .
Cost: Adult $15; Student/Senior $12; Children under 12 $10; eyeGO with ID $5
Phone number: 519-954-5931
Website: http://www.kwchildrensdrama.org/
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Play with Clay
Sunday, March 6, 2011
1 – 4pm
Location: The Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline St. N.
Waterloo,
Summary: Join us for an open clay studio experience designed for families, friends, couples or time alone with your creative self! Space is limited, first-come, first-serve. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session to ensure your spot. 1st session: 1-2:15pm, 2nd session: 2:30-4pm. You'll be amazed at what you can create!
Cost: $7.00 (glazing included)
Phone number: 519-746-1882
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Speaker Series Matthew Teitelbaum
Sunday, March 6, 2011
1:30pm
Location: The Museum
10 King Street, West
Kitchener, ON
Summary: Presenting Canada: A New Narrative at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Website: http://www.themuseum.ca/
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Child Witness Centre Pancake Luncheon
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
12 – 1:30pm
Location: Delta
105 King Street, East
Kitchener, Summary: It's that time of year again! Mmm...pancakes! The buffet includes pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, fruit and tea/coffee. Call to reserve your seat. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds going to the Child Witness Centre. We hope to see you there!
Cost: $11.00 per person
Phone number: 519-744-0904
Website: http://www.childwitness.com/
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Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
5 – 7pm
Location: Christ the King United Church
167 Thaler Avenue
Kitchener, ONChrist the King United Church
167 Thaler Avenue
Kitchener, ON
Summary: Pay at the door!
Cost: Adults $6.00, children 6-12 $2.50, children 5 years and under Free.
Phone number: 519-748-6208
Website: ctking.net
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In Case You're Curious Exhibit
Wednesday, March 9 – Friday, April 29, 2011
Location: Conestoga Mall
between Galaxy Cinema & The Bay
Waterloo, Summary: This free exhibit is an artifact adventure showcasing unusual and odd objects found in the collection. For further information please see the phone number and website provided below.
Phone number: 519-885-8828
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Community Health and Wellness Fair
Thursday, March 10, 2011
5 – 7pm
Location: School of Pharmacy
University of Waterloo
Summary: The Community Health Fair will provide members of the Kitchener-Waterloo community with an opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of health topics. Community members can also bring expired, or otherwise unusable medications, to the Health Fair for safe disposal. Light refreshments and door prizes will also be offered. Onsite parking is not available. Please use public transit or access downtown city lots.

(I think this is the building at King & Victoria in Kitchener)
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The Walkable, Bikeable Waterloo Forum
Thursday, March 10, 2011
7 – 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo City Hall, in council chambers
100 Regina St. S., the 3rd floor
Waterloo,
Summary: Join the conversation about making the City of Waterloo a livable community for all, including pedestrians and cyclists. This event will be facilitated by Gil Penalosa of 8-80 Cities, a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on creating people friendly cities. Register by March 7 by email roads@waterloo.ca or call Helen at the phone number provided below with your name, organization, phone number and email address.
Phone number: 519-747-8620
Website: http://www.waterloo.ca/
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Looking Ahead

Canstruction
Saturday, March 12 – Sunday, March 20, 2011
Location: Conestoga Mall
550 King Street, North
Waterloo,
Summary: Canstruction is a foodraising event that brings teams of engineers, designers, architects and students together to compete in designing and building intricate sculptures from thousands of cans of food. All of the cans/building materials are then donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo region and used to feed individuals in our community.
Website: http://www.thefoodbank.ca/

I also read that on March 12th the new Sobeys at Ira Needles will be having a free decorate a cupcake day. I believe it's from 11am-2pm
& of course

MeFest on April 9th (it's on your calendar RIGHT?)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885


I'll be doing a separate blast for March Break. Hopefully Facebook will fix the inbox messaging glitch & I can do a proper group message.

As for now, I hope the use of my Jedi Facebook Powers was able to help some of you plan your Family Fun!

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

End of February

"I love the food bank" Friday February 25th, 5-9am
Location:Sun Life Financial building at King & Union streets, Union St. lobby
Address:227 King St. South
Phone:519-888-3900 ext. 6051
Sun Life Financial Loves the Food Bank - 4th Annual Waterloo Food Drive February 14 through 25. The event kicks off on Valentine's Day and wraps up on Feb 25 with a CHYM FM morning show live broadcast with George and Tara at the Sun Life Waterloo head office on King Street. This year's goal for Sun Life employees and advisors in Waterloo: 6,000 lbs of food.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Friday, February 25
7pm – Sunday, February 27, 2011
7pm
Location: The Registry Theatre
Frederick St.
Kitchener, Summary: KW Children's Drama Workshop's version of the Academy Award winning animated feature. We will also be collecting change for a Children's Wish Foundation and selling Amber's Bracelets for Cancer. Public Performances on Friday Feb 25th at 7pm, Saturday Feb 26th at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday Feb 27th at 2pm. For tickets/further information see the phone number provided below or email info@kwchildrensdrama.org .
Cost: Adult $15; Student/Senior $12; Children under 12 $10; eyeGO with ID $5
Phone number: 519-954-5931
Website: http://www.kwchildrensdrama.org/


Little Ray's Reptile Show Feb 26 & 27 from 9am to 5pm at Bingemans. Admission is $10 a person and children 2 and under free
http://raysreptiles.com/2010/12/21/kitchener-were-coming/

Aboriginal Pow Wow
Saturday, February 26, 2011
10am – 5pm
Location: Conestoga College
Doon Campus, Recreation Centre (Gym)
299 Doon Valley
Kitchener,
Summary: Conestoga College's Aboriginal Services is proud to present its 1st Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Come out to learn more about aboriginal culture. Experience traditional drummers, singers and dancers. Check out aboriginal arts, crafts and traditional foods. Everyone is welcome. For more information call the phone number or visit the website provided below, or email laudy@conestogac.on.ca/
 Phone number: 519-748-5220 ext 2470 or 2251

Free Community Skate
Sunday, February 27, 2011
3 – 5pm
Location: Kitchener Auditorium
Dom Cardillo Rink
400 East Avenue
Kitchener
Summary: Come out and skate on the Kitchener Rangers home ice with Kitchener Centre MPP, John Milloy and enjoy some warm refreshments! All are welcome!
Phone number: 519-579-5460

City of Waterloo Leisure Program Registration
Thursday March 3rd, 7am-11pm
Location:City of Waterloo Recreation Faciltities or Online
Address:Waterloo
Phone:519-886-1177
URL: http://www.waterloo.ca/

Leisure Program Registration begins at 7 a.m. (online) or 8:30 a.m. (in person) at the Registration Desks.
Register online at http://expressreg.waterloo.ca/
For all the details on How to Register for Dance, Leisure and Adults & 55+ programs, visit the Program & Activities Guide pages, www.waterloo.ca/programguide


"You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
Thursday, March 3, 2011
7pm
Location: Forest Heights Collegiate
255 Fischer Hallman Road
Kitchener, Summary: The students of Forest Heights Collegiate are excited to present their major play this year. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the school or at the door before the performance. Cost: $8.00

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We're just a little over a month away from our next MeFest

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885


We really want everyone who can be there to RSVP attending so our vendors know to bring LOTS of Freebies.

We have so many great things happening all in one spot!

Talk to you in March!
& remember to

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Family Day 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011


Portrait of Kitchener event

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=178761518833206


• Family Day
Crafts, refreshments, noon to 5 p.m., admission by donation, 519-624-8250, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

• Family Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener

• Family Day
Food, entertainment, face-painting, music, games, food, 5 to 8 p.m., (skating 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.); free admission, Waterloo public square, Waterloo

• Family Day at Woodside
Snowshoeing and skating, scavenger hunt, indoor games, hot cocoa, 1 to 5 p.m.; $9.80 family, $3.90, $1.90 youth, children under five free, 519-571-5684, Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St. N., Kitchener

• Family Day Open House
Skating, treasure hunt, cupcake decorating, food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free, reserve at 519-625-8602, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat, 1921 Line 37, New Hamburg

KW/AG


Join the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for a fun-filled day of activities that parents and children can do together. Drop in from 12-5 p.m. on February 21st to have fun exploring the Gallery, create art inspired by exhibition themes, listen to a story and participate in dramatic play. Free. Lean more at http://www.kwag.ca/
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Still Chilly!

Hi All


I just wanted to let everyone (that's on twitter) know that today I'm starting the #kwparents hashtag to make it easy to find local family events on twitter too (so facebook, blogs, newsletter & twitter-did I forget anything?)

Saturday
Supermarket Potato Blitz http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189492057736014
Location:Zehrs (Beechwood location)
Time:9:00AM Saturday, February 12th

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I saw this but don't know if there is a cost, can't find it on the website link that's listed so you may want to call them

Precious Metal Clay Workshop
Saturday, February 12, 2011
2 – 5pm
Location: The Clay & Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street, North
Waterloo,
Summary: Enjoy a casual afternoon with refreshments and a chance to creat with Precious Metal. Participants will make a one-of-a kind silver PMC pendant and wear it home the same day.
Phone number: 519-746-1882
Website: http://www.canadianclayandglass.ca/
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Wednesday

2011 Spring/Summer Kitchener-Waterloo Minor Sports Registration
Wednesday, February 16
5:30pm – Thursday, February 17, 2011
9pm
Location: Conestoga Mall
550 King Street, North
Waterloo, ON
Summary: A wonderful opportunity to get your child active and involved! One stop shop for Kitchener & Waterloo programs! For more information about fee assistance and attending sporting groups, visit www.waterloo.ca/minorsports
Phone number: 519-885-1700
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Next weekend

Mayors Movie Day for MS
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=125321000869402

ICE DOGS FESTIVAL
http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca/



OUR PLACE CROP FOR KIDS
DATE: Saturday, February 19, 2011
LOCATION: Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre
154 Gatewood Drive, Kitchener
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $20.00 – cash or cheque
PROCEEDS TO: Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre
*No Children’s Programs are offered on the day of the event*
Come and join us for a full day of uninterrupted scrapbooking from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
* Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.*
- Each person will have a minimum of 4 feet of scrapping room to lay out all of their goodies.
- There will be a cutting station available with different punches, scissors and cutting tools (also access to a die-cut machine).
- There will also be some vendors on site to place orders from.
*** Your name will be entered into all draws for door PRIZES!***
You can register for this event at the front desk of Our Place anytime during the week after 10:30am or after 10:00 am on Saturday mornings.
Payment is due by Monday, February 14th, 2011 to reserve your spot. Book early so you aren’t disappointed. You may also contact Angie King at 519-571-1626 ext. 33 or aking@ourplacekw.ca to sign up.
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Looking ahead to Family Day Feb 21st
Monday, February 21, 2011
Portrait of Kitchener event
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=178761518833206

• Family Day

Crafts, refreshments, noon to 5 p.m., admission by donation, 519-624-8250, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

• Family Day

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener

• Family Day

Food, entertainment, face-painting, music, games, food, 5 to 8 p.m., (skating 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.); free admission, Waterloo public square, Waterloo

• Family Day at Woodside

Snowshoeing and skating, scavenger hunt, indoor games, hot cocoa, 1 to 5 p.m.; $9.80 family, $3.90, $1.90 youth, children under five free, 519-571-5684, Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St. N., Kitchener

• Family Day Open House

Skating, treasure hunt, cupcake decorating, food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free, reserve at 519-625-8602, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat, 1921 Line 37, New Hamburg
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Also we are happy to announce our new Those2Girls! Newsletter
You can subscribe by going to our fan page
http://www.facebook.com/Those2Girls6DegreesOfUs
& clicking the Newsletter tab.

Thanks to everyone who is RSVPing for their MeFest **FREEBIES**

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885


& incase you haven't heard about it enough here we are chatting about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trlq1CL3Bws


Stay Warm & Keep Smiling!
Lisa

Early Spring, so says the Groundhog!

The Groundhog said EARLY SPRING & I couldn't be happier! Hopefully some of these activities will help you get through this winter lull.


If you have a Justin Bieber fan in your house, you had better take a look at how you could possibly win tickets to an advanced screening of his film in Stratford

http://www.therecord.com/whatson/artsentertainment/article/481041--justin-bieber-s-new-movie-to-have-advance-screening-for-130-fans-in-stratford
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Kitchener Market on February 5th from 9am-2pm. Come watch traditional dances, music and demonstrations inspired by this Asian holiday. Get your face painted and make a craft the whole family can enjoy. Make sure to stop by and watch the Lion Dance!
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Feb 5th
Winter Carnival
Snow sculpting contest, races, games, snacks, hot chocolate, 2 to 4 p.m.; free, 519-212-7998, Salvation Army Community Church, 75 Tillsley Dr., Kitchener
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Shake 'n' Skate
Start Date: Saturday, February 05, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description:
Bundle up, grab your freiends and join us for an evening of skating and electronic music.
DJ Ampz kicks it off with House, Progressive and Classic Trance. Then DJ Aaron Joseph will spin some Electro, House and Techno.
There is nothing like skating to great beats on a cold winter's night at the Waterloo Public Square!
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Sunday
You don't wanna miss out on Family Sunday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery this weekend! Build a cardboard box pet, create a paper cup sculpture, experiment with origami, and go on an art hunt...this and much more, and it's all FREE! Sunday February 6th, 1-4pm, drop in with your friends and family any time. See you there!
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Make sure to book early for Bingemans Date Night Drop Off
A fully supervised program for your children… while you enjoy your evening out!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, FunworX is offering a Date Night Drop-Off Program on Saturday, February 12th from 4pm-Midnight. This fully supervised evening is filled with activities, crafts, games, access to the FunworX facility including the 3-level Playstructure, Hole-in-Fun glow-in-the-dark mini-golf, Rocks & Ropes Course, and more! Dinner and snacks will also be provided. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 12.

Register online at http://www.funworx.ca/ for only $25.95 per child (plus applicable taxes). All registrations must be received a minimum of 3 days prior to the program date.
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Next weekend Feb 12th
Supermarket Potato Blitz http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189492057736014
Location:Zehrs (Beechwood location)
Time:9:00AM Saturday, February 12th
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Looking ahead to Family Day Feb 21st
Monday, February 21, 2011

• Family Day
Crafts, refreshments, noon to 5 p.m., admission by donation, 519-624-8250, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

• Family Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free admission, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener

• Family Day
Food, entertainment, face-painting, music, games, food, 5 to 8 p.m., (skating 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.); free admission, Waterloo public square, Waterloo

• Family Day at Woodside
Snowshoeing and skating, scavenger hunt, indoor games, hot cocoa, 1 to 5 p.m.; $9.80 family, $3.90, $1.90 youth, children under five free, 519-571-5684, Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington St. N., Kitchener

• Family Day Open House
Skating, treasure hunt, cupcake decorating, food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free, reserve at 519-625-8602, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat, 1921 Line 37, New Hamburg
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Also we are happy to announce our new Those2Girls! Newsletter
You can subscribe by going to our fan page

http://www.facebook.com/Those2Girls6DegreesOfUs
 & clicking the Newsletter tab.

Learn about our favorite online articles, events & how we've collaberated on a new project with
http://www.facebook.com/365kw




Oh & by the way we do have a few vendors tables left for MeFest. We're at the point where we can only accept SERIOUS inquiries. Do you think your business deserves to be a part of our fun filled event? Make sure to email those2girls@writeme.com for vendor info.

& I bet the vid below will help you
Keep Smiling!

Lisa

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DR55e-uHQna0%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded&h=3fff786MzucYD3h5SAneN1rN35A

Bye Bye January

Reminder many schools have a day off on THIS Wednesday (Feb 2nd)

Some of the areas most digitally connected Parents, and Media were invited to a fun night at Bingemans & here's some great specials they have going on!

January 31 2-FOR-1 MONDAY - Receive 2 for 1 admission to Hole-In-Fun glow-in-the-dark mini-golf between 4 pm and close.

February 1 TOONIE TUESDAY - Purchase a FunworX Playstructure Admission for only $2.00 from 4 pm - close.

February 2 SCHOOL'S OUT PROGRAM - a fully supervised PD day with play time, crafts, games, outdoor activities, snacks, lunch & beverages. Register ONLINE!

February 2 WACKY WEDNESDAY - Receive unlimited use of Ropes course, Rock Climbing and Hole in Fun for ONLY $10 from 4 pm - Close.

February 3 THEME THURSDAY - Groundhog Day! Say "groundhog" during your admission purchase and receive $2 off your FunworX Playstructure
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Famous Canadian Artists P.A Day
crystal bradford and liam kijewski
Wednesday February 2
8:30am - 4:30pm
fee: $45 members/ $60 non-members
Another P.A Day is fast approaching, what do you have planned for your kids?
Take them to the Button Factory on February 2nd and let them experiment with different techniques that have made some of Canada's top artists famous. Students will get to look at look at the haunting landscapes of Emily Carr, the bright colours of stain glass artist Marcelle Ferron and the traditional aboriginal styles of Andrew Qappik. Students will get to experiment with acrylics, dabble in some watercolor and construct a 3D sculpture with various mixed media.
You can register over the phone with a credit card, or come in and visit us at the Button Factory!
Waterloo Community Arts Centre
25 Regina Street South
Waterloo
519-886-4577
http://www.buttonfactory.org/---------------------

This Wednesday day night the KW Art Gallery is holding an event geared to Adults & Older Teens
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192971117383732

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Coming up for March Break
Do you need a place to take your child/ren to stay busy and happy during the school break! We will be running our March Break Camp in a structured, supervised but fun setting. Some of the daily programs will include: Outside activities, games, crafts, movies, music and entertainment. Snacks will be provided but please provide your own brown bag lunches. $25.00 per day or $125.00 per week. Early drop off/pick up can be arranged. Deadline to register is March 7, 2011. Please call 519-748-6463 or email Robin at kingsdaleoffice@houseoffriendship.org to learn more. The Kingsdale Community Centre is located at 80 Wilson Avenue in Kitchener ON
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Did you remember to RSVP for MeFest? It's the only way the vendors will know to bring lots of freebies! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885

to click through pick attending takes less then 5 seconds. Try it & see ;)

Keep Smiling!
Lisa

January Events

First off I want to tell you we have a new block of tables open for MeFest, so if you know someone that would want to take part in the show that was mentioned in the Unmarketing Book by Scott Stratten they need to contact me quickly

Here's the info
http://mefest.blogspot.com/2010/12/mefest-vendor-info-for-april-9th-2011.html
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(some events for the listing below are for today Jan 22!)
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at KPL!
January 27th is Family Literacy Day across Canada.
Because we love reading so much, KPL is celebrating the entire month of January! Starting January 3rd, you can participate in our Family Literacy Read-a-thon.
After you have read a book together as a family (at bedtime, at the library or wherever you like to read), visit any KPL library branch. Write your family’s name and the title of the book you read on a paper snowman and post it on the Read-a-thon bulletin board. Let’s watch our snowman families grow and see how many books KPL families can read in one month. Do you think it will be 100? 1,000? 10,000? Who knows?

Get reading! We’ll wrap up the Read-a-thon with a Family Celebration on January 22nd. There will be stories, songs, and lots more fun! This program is open to children of all ages.

No registration required.
Saturday, January 22 from 9 – 11 am Kitchener Market
Saturday, January 22 at 10:30 am Pioneer Park
Saturday, January 22 at 2:30pm Grand River
Wednesday, January 27 at 7 pm Forest Heights
Saturday, January 29 at 10:30 am Country Hills
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Some great deals at Funworx (Bingemans) Play structure
January 24 2-FOR-1 MONDAY - Receive 2 for 1 admission to the FunworX Play Structure between 4 pm and close.
January 25 TOONIE TUESDAY - Purchase a FunworX Playstructure Admission for only $2.00 from 4 pm - close.
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I don't really know too much else happening this weekend so you might want to make some sock puppets for this --> http://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/Shadow_Puppet_Theater.asp
happening next weekend
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Other fun stuff happening that I should know about? Well make sure to send a message to my inbox
http://www.facebook.com/lisamcdonald122
Remember only LOW COST family events-thanks
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We also love that the members of this group come out & support our show
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171579092871885
If you could take a sec & RSVP it will let the vendors know that Yes They Do Need To Bring A LOT OF FREEBIES!!!!

If you haven't come to one yet, see how much fun we have by watching us in this impromptu vid of our last event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trlq1CL3Bws
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& even though it's a COLD Day.....

Keep Smiling!
Lisa