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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Monday, March 15, 2010
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
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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!
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
Export to Personal Calendar
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!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
How Dollarama Helps Me, Help Haiti
I feel the world finally learning to rally to help those in need.
I know there is so much more that can be done, but this is my contribution.
Dollarama Stuff
Yes you heard right stuff from Dollarama will help those in need.
Yesterday @Flourishflorals tweeted this link
http://mcc.org/kits/relief
Which had this info
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MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits as part of its response to the Haiti earthquake. Thank you for joining this response. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and disasters. In recent years, kits have been sent to Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, Indonesia and Honduras.
Contents (NEW items only)
4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping)
1 plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag)
4 large bars of laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands; contact your local MCC warehouse with questions)
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box)
4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging)
4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors)
2 wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm)
1 fingernail clipper
1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)
Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to one of the drop-off locations in Canada or the U.S. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.
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Looking at the list I realized I can purchase a majority of it at Dollarama. So that's what I did!
I got everything except the laundry soap bars. They have them, but they are unwrapped, so I'll get some at the grocery store tomorrow.
I spent less than $20 for all of this.
I hope to drop it off early this week
(the site lists all the drop off locations)
So even when you think you're little donation is just a drop in the bucket, look how much my drop will provide!
I know there is so much more that can be done, but this is my contribution.
Dollarama Stuff
Yes you heard right stuff from Dollarama will help those in need.
Yesterday @Flourishflorals tweeted this link
http://mcc.org/kits/relief
Which had this info
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MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits as part of its response to the Haiti earthquake. Thank you for joining this response. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and disasters. In recent years, kits have been sent to Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, Indonesia and Honduras.
Contents (NEW items only)
4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping)
1 plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag)
4 large bars of laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands; contact your local MCC warehouse with questions)
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box)
4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging)
4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors)
2 wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm)
1 fingernail clipper
1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)
Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to one of the drop-off locations in Canada or the U.S. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.
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Looking at the list I realized I can purchase a majority of it at Dollarama. So that's what I did!
I got everything except the laundry soap bars. They have them, but they are unwrapped, so I'll get some at the grocery store tomorrow.
I spent less than $20 for all of this.
I hope to drop it off early this week
(the site lists all the drop off locations)
So even when you think you're little donation is just a drop in the bucket, look how much my drop will provide!
Hi Everyone
Here's some new stuff
If you have time today (Saturday)
"Carwash for Haiti" being held by our Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters Assoc @ the Columbia Station.... 10 to 2 today.
Also I went to Dollarama & got all of this stuff
(except the laundry soap bars because there's aren't packaged, so I'll grab them at the grocery store) the Dollarama purchase was less than $20 http://mcc.org/kits/relief
There's drop off locations listed for both Kitchener & Waterloo
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Now here's some fun stuff
Kitchener might make it onto the new Monopoly game!(no Cambridge or Waterloo choice, so we hope all of you will vote KITCHENER)
http://www.monopolyvote.ca/en_CA/world
On the right side of the page you'll need to click LOG IN
Then you need to create a password (just email & a password), after you log in, go back to main page & scroll down to Kitchener. Click on Kitchener. A box will pop up with some info about Kitchener, then click ADD TO MY CITIES. After that the main page will show up again & at the bottom of the screen you'll see a red box that says VOTE, so click that & you'll have to confirm you picked KITCHENER by typing in the code box letters. I think you can vote daily.
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Also currently the East Side Marios on Highland Rd has Kids Eat Free Monday to Wednesday.
They also have a WINNERS promotion as well.
So last week I took my son, he ate for free & our Winning Ticket gave us a free dessert for our next visit.
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This event is a Women Only (sorry NO kids event) for tomorrow, Sunday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=430499390262&ref=ts
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plus family events I posted last week which can be seen on
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2010/01/shake-off-those-january-blahs-esteem.html (you'll need to scroll down a bit, as the 1st few have passed)
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Of course I'd love it if all of you would take a second & RSVP to this
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&index=1
& please invite all of your friends you think would want to attend this fun day!
THANKS FOR TAKING A SECOND & DOING THAT FOR ME!
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Here's some new stuff
If you have time today (Saturday)
"Carwash for Haiti" being held by our Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters Assoc @ the Columbia Station.... 10 to 2 today.
Also I went to Dollarama & got all of this stuff
(except the laundry soap bars because there's aren't packaged, so I'll grab them at the grocery store) the Dollarama purchase was less than $20 http://mcc.org/kits/relief
There's drop off locations listed for both Kitchener & Waterloo
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Now here's some fun stuff
Kitchener might make it onto the new Monopoly game!(no Cambridge or Waterloo choice, so we hope all of you will vote KITCHENER)
http://www.monopolyvote.ca/en_CA/world
On the right side of the page you'll need to click LOG IN
Then you need to create a password (just email & a password), after you log in, go back to main page & scroll down to Kitchener. Click on Kitchener. A box will pop up with some info about Kitchener, then click ADD TO MY CITIES. After that the main page will show up again & at the bottom of the screen you'll see a red box that says VOTE, so click that & you'll have to confirm you picked KITCHENER by typing in the code box letters. I think you can vote daily.
----------------------
Also currently the East Side Marios on Highland Rd has Kids Eat Free Monday to Wednesday.
They also have a WINNERS promotion as well.
So last week I took my son, he ate for free & our Winning Ticket gave us a free dessert for our next visit.
------------------------
This event is a Women Only (sorry NO kids event) for tomorrow, Sunday
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=430499390262&ref=ts
-------------------
plus family events I posted last week which can be seen on
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2010/01/shake-off-those-january-blahs-esteem.html (you'll need to scroll down a bit, as the 1st few have passed)
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----------------
Of course I'd love it if all of you would take a second & RSVP to this
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253539066564&index=1
& please invite all of your friends you think would want to attend this fun day!
THANKS FOR TAKING A SECOND & DOING THAT FOR ME!
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Shake off those January Blahs! Esteem Workshop, Family Literacy Day....
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The Nonviolence Festival
In celebration of the life of an iconic figure about positive social change, Waterloo Region's Non-Violence Festival will be holding the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010.
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda.
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Perhaps for some with older children
WISE Public Lecture Series
Public Lecture with Dr. Alistair Miller! Complimentary refreshments will be served at 5:30pm. Kicking Our CO2 Addiction: Difficult but doable; dither or deploy. FREE lecture! Presented by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy University of Waterloo Campus! Map & driving directions http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php Visitor parking is available in Lot N.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm.
Location: University of Waterloo, Davis Centre Rm DC 1302.
Website: http://www.wise.uwaterloo.ca/seminar.html
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23rd KW Regional Spelling Bee Competition-Registration now open!!!
Registration: November 2009 to February 2010. Registration fee: $20, includes Study Manual, coaching & SpellPal Membership. Registration Venue & Contacts: Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School, 600 Erb St. W. Waterloo 519-886-6510. Call 519-954-0710 or 519-886-0802. Email: kwsepllingbee@gmail.com
Coaching session: March 27 & April 3, 2010. Regional Competition: April 10, 2010. Ontario Championship May 2010.
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Sensational Saturdays Morning Enrichment Camps
Six weeks of challenging activities for gifted students in Grades 1-8 in an action packed environment!
Dates: January 23, 2010 to February 27, 2010.
Time: 9am to 12noon.
Location: F. of Ed., WLU.
Website: www.wlu.ca/leap
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Dove Mother and Daughter Self-Esteem Workshop. Join the Kingsdale Community Centre for a great two hour workshop all about you. Pre-registration is required. Workshop will take place on January 23, 2010 1-3 p.m. at 80 Wilson Avenue 519-748-6463
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Big event at Conestoga Mall for Family Literacy Day Jan 31st
http://www.shopping.ca/getmallevent?id=17558&mallid=cns
Actual family literacy day is January 27th, might want to check your local schools, book stores & libraries for events as well (& send them on to me for posting -thanks)
The theme this year is sing for literacy
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/system/files/SFLToolkit-standalone.pdf
additional events are listed here
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/fld/2010/
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Free Community Skate
Join your neighbours and Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy for a free community skate on the Kitchener Rangers home ice! Warm refreshments will be served.
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010.
Time: 1pm to 3pm.
Location: Kitchener Auditorium, Dom Cardillo Arena.
Website: www.johnmilloy.onmpp.ca
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The Nonviolence Festival
In celebration of the life of an iconic figure about positive social change, Waterloo Region's Non-Violence Festival will be holding the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010.
Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Location: Kitchener City Hall Rotunda.
--------------
Perhaps for some with older children
WISE Public Lecture Series
Public Lecture with Dr. Alistair Miller! Complimentary refreshments will be served at 5:30pm. Kicking Our CO2 Addiction: Difficult but doable; dither or deploy. FREE lecture! Presented by the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy University of Waterloo Campus! Map & driving directions http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/index.php Visitor parking is available in Lot N.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm.
Location: University of Waterloo, Davis Centre Rm DC 1302.
Website: http://www.wise.uwaterloo.ca/seminar.html
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23rd KW Regional Spelling Bee Competition-Registration now open!!!
Registration: November 2009 to February 2010. Registration fee: $20, includes Study Manual, coaching & SpellPal Membership. Registration Venue & Contacts: Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School, 600 Erb St. W. Waterloo 519-886-6510. Call 519-954-0710 or 519-886-0802. Email: kwsepllingbee@gmail.com
Coaching session: March 27 & April 3, 2010. Regional Competition: April 10, 2010. Ontario Championship May 2010.
------------
Sensational Saturdays Morning Enrichment Camps
Six weeks of challenging activities for gifted students in Grades 1-8 in an action packed environment!
Dates: January 23, 2010 to February 27, 2010.
Time: 9am to 12noon.
Location: F. of Ed., WLU.
Website: www.wlu.ca/leap
--------------
Dove Mother and Daughter Self-Esteem Workshop. Join the Kingsdale Community Centre for a great two hour workshop all about you. Pre-registration is required. Workshop will take place on January 23, 2010 1-3 p.m. at 80 Wilson Avenue 519-748-6463
------------
Big event at Conestoga Mall for Family Literacy Day Jan 31st
http://www.shopping.ca/getmallevent?id=17558&mallid=cns
Actual family literacy day is January 27th, might want to check your local schools, book stores & libraries for events as well (& send them on to me for posting -thanks)
The theme this year is sing for literacy
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/system/files/SFLToolkit-standalone.pdf
additional events are listed here
http://www.abc-canada.org/en/fld/2010/
--------------
Free Community Skate
Join your neighbours and Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy for a free community skate on the Kitchener Rangers home ice! Warm refreshments will be served.
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010.
Time: 1pm to 3pm.
Location: Kitchener Auditorium, Dom Cardillo Arena.
Website: www.johnmilloy.onmpp.ca
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