MeFest #7 THIS SATURDAY Oct 1, 2011
It will be great to see YOU!
This Saturday we're holding our 7th MeFest - A Celebration of YOU!
We are so thankful for the support of this great group! Where else can you find 400 wonderful people in such a fun place? We've got lots of great things planned this year.
Want a some hints about what you'll find? Does your family like LEGO ROCKBAND or perhaps posing for fun PHOTOS? That's just the start of all the great things you'll see.
SO go grab a re-usable bag put some Food Bank donations in it & head to The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Saturday Oct 1, 2011. (it will also save you $2 on admission)
Once you arrive unload your non-perishable items into our Food Bank Bin then use your shopping bag to fill up on ** FREEBIES ** from all our great vendors.
For more tips be sure to check out my post http://thesunshineisin.blogspot.com/2011/09/make-most-of-mefest.html
More event info can be found here https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161108197302779
Looking forward to seeing you between 9am-4pm THIS SATURDAY!
Make sure to tell your friends! They will Thank- YOU!!!!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Word On The Street, MeFest & More Activities For Families in KW
We're just a little more than a week from our FALL MEFEST!!!!!
We love that so many of the group members come out & support our event! It means so much to us!
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161108197302779
There's something for everyone! Come see for yourself!
Drumbo Fair (All Weekend)
Friday, September 23
8pm – Sunday, September 25, 2011
7pm
Location: Drumbo Fairgrounds
42 Centre Street
Drumbo, ON
Summary: Friday at 8pm with the Fair Opening and a musical showcase! Saturday runs 9am to 7pm with Children's Village, Guitar Hero Competition, the Baby Show, the MegaMutts, Elvis Tribute Shows and a Beef BBQ. Sunday 9am to 7pm come early for Breakfast, enjoy Dixie Chicks Tribute Show and much more!
Cost: Adults $6, Gr. 8 and under Free. Adults weekend Pass $12, children's village pass $6 per day (Sat/Sun) for unlimited children's activities
SATURDAY
Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9am – 5pm
Location: Cambridge Centre
355 Hespeler Road
Cambridge,
Summary: The Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters Association needs your help to 'fill the boot' for Muscular Dystrophy. Fire Fighters, friends and family will be at each entrance accepting donations. Fire trucks will be on-site for tours, along with colouring books and tattoos. Fill one of your own boots or shoes and bring it out to help fill one of ours in support of Muscular Dystrophy!
Website: http://www.muscle.ca/
Nestlé Waters Canada Community Open House
Saturday, September 24, 2011
12 – 4pm
Location: 101 Brock Road South,
Township of Puslinch, ON
Summary: Come out and meet our team and learn more about our business by taking a guided tour through our plant. The afternoon’s festivities will include, a free barbecue and product sampling, face-painting, a bouncy castle, a classic car show and much more.
Phone number: 1 888 565-1445, Ext. 6441
SUNDAY
Word On The Street 11 to 5 victoria park Our Children's Tent is packed with lots of fun activities. Kids can listen to a local author share a story from their latest book, get creative with crafts, take on a new identity with a cool face painting or sing their heart out with Erick Traplin!
cake to celebrate our 10th annivesary to be served at 1 pm
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/
Looking Ahead
http://science.uwaterloo.ca/events/2011-science-open-house
We love that so many of the group members come out & support our event! It means so much to us!
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161108197302779
There's something for everyone! Come see for yourself!
Drumbo Fair (All Weekend)
Friday, September 23
8pm – Sunday, September 25, 2011
7pm
Location: Drumbo Fairgrounds
42 Centre Street
Drumbo, ON
Summary: Friday at 8pm with the Fair Opening and a musical showcase! Saturday runs 9am to 7pm with Children's Village, Guitar Hero Competition, the Baby Show, the MegaMutts, Elvis Tribute Shows and a Beef BBQ. Sunday 9am to 7pm come early for Breakfast, enjoy Dixie Chicks Tribute Show and much more!
Cost: Adults $6, Gr. 8 and under Free. Adults weekend Pass $12, children's village pass $6 per day (Sat/Sun) for unlimited children's activities
SATURDAY
Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy
Saturday, September 24, 2011
9am – 5pm
Location: Cambridge Centre
355 Hespeler Road
Cambridge,
Summary: The Cambridge Professional Fire Fighters Association needs your help to 'fill the boot' for Muscular Dystrophy. Fire Fighters, friends and family will be at each entrance accepting donations. Fire trucks will be on-site for tours, along with colouring books and tattoos. Fill one of your own boots or shoes and bring it out to help fill one of ours in support of Muscular Dystrophy!
Website: http://www.muscle.ca/
Nestlé Waters Canada Community Open House
Saturday, September 24, 2011
12 – 4pm
Location: 101 Brock Road South,
Township of Puslinch, ON
Summary: Come out and meet our team and learn more about our business by taking a guided tour through our plant. The afternoon’s festivities will include, a free barbecue and product sampling, face-painting, a bouncy castle, a classic car show and much more.
Phone number: 1 888 565-1445, Ext. 6441
SUNDAY
Word On The Street 11 to 5 victoria park Our Children's Tent is packed with lots of fun activities. Kids can listen to a local author share a story from their latest book, get creative with crafts, take on a new identity with a cool face painting or sing their heart out with Erick Traplin!
cake to celebrate our 10th annivesary to be served at 1 pm
http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/
Looking Ahead
http://science.uwaterloo.ca/events/2011-science-open-house
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Fall Fair, Surf Dogs and Lots of Stuff To Do Activities for Families
Lots of stuff to do this week, but I want to ask if you can help me win a contest I've been accepted to https://www.facebook.com/GibsonSV/posts/195118370553658
Just give it a watch, leave a comment & give it a LIKE! Thanks (many parents will understand my entry as I'm sure most have been in my shoes!)
Some events listed are multiple days so be sure to double check dates & times
Youth Back to School Party
Friday, September 9, 2011
4 – 10pm
Location: Kitchener City Hall, Civic Square
200 King St. W.
Kitchener ON
Summary: End your summer with a bang and come on out to the Back to School Party, Downtown Kitchener! The fun starts at 4pm, featuring late afternoon and evening activities for youth!
Have fun in our interactive gaming zone, browse the urban market, or just hang out in the lounge and learn about the different youth programs available in our area. End the night with a movie in Civic Square, starting at 8pm. This year's movie feature is 'Beasly'.
http://www.downtownlive.ca/
Kindermusik event
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkitchener.kijiji.ca%2Fc-community-events-Kindermusik-Open-House-FREE-demos-W0QQAdIdZ310836621&h=ZAQCX8wvw
Tavistock Fall Fair
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2011
Website: http://www.tavistockfallfair.com/
5th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival
Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11, 2011
Location: Old Stratford Fairgrounds,
Stratford
Summary: 5th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival
A two day event because there’s no such thing as too much garlic!
Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th of September, 2011
Old Stratford Fairgrounds, Stratford
http://www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com/
Forest Heights Community Association Community BBQ
Saturday, September 10, 2011
11:30am – 2:30pm
Location: 1700 Queens Blvd,
Kitchener,
Summary: Community BBQ, Raffles, Games, Entertainment and fun for everyone in the family!
Phone number: 519-954-9033
Website: http://www.fhcakitchener.ca/
Kitchener Ghosts Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9 – 10pm
Location: Behine the GRT
Downtown, Kitchener, ON
Summary: Come out and learn of some areas that you might know of with history, but also learn about the spirits dwelling within the buildings! Meet in the parking lot behind GRT downtown. For further information see website.
Cost: $15.00 per person
Website: http://www.daguysparanormalteam.com/ (for families with older teens I'm thinking)
Surf Dogs presented by Rens PETS Depot
Sunday, September 11, 2011
11am – 2pm
Location: Bingeman's Big Splash Waterpark
425 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener,
Summary: The park has gone to the dogs!
Enjoy a day in the waterpark in a leash free environment.
Bingemans Big Splash Waterpark (Funworx Entrance)
•$5 per Adult
•$10 per Dog
•Kids 16 and under are free!
www.kwhumane.com
14th Annual Butterfly Walk to Remember
Sunday, September 11, 2011
1 – 2pm
Location: Williamsburg Cemetery
1541 Fischer Hallman Road
Kitchener,
Summary: Registration 1pm to 2:15pm. 3:00pm-3:45pm Butterfly Release followed by the Walk to Remember. Please dress weather accordingly. Add the names and photos of your loved ones to our special Wall-of-Memories. To order a butterfly, please call the office at 519-603-0196. Collect $100 in pledges before August 26 and receive a free butterfly to release. Prizes for the top three walkers raising the most pledges. All funds raised remain in our community to support the work of Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region.
Phone number: 519-603-0196
Website: http://www.fbomidwest.org/
Excelsior Fencing Open House
Monday, September 12, 2011
6 – 9pm
Location: St Louis Gym
61 Willow Street
Summary: Come see what we do!
Try something new and Fence for Free during our open house.
Website: http://www.excelsiorfencing.ca/
Youth Outdoor Day
Saturday, September 10, 2011
8am – 5pm
Location: Luther Marsh Conservatin Area
Summary: The 10th annual Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day will be held Saturday, September 10th
Students are encouraged to register early , as space is limited to 250 students. They can register online at http://www.youthoutdoorsday.com/ (I believe this is in Guelph but it wasn't listed, so you should check to be sure)
Shinerama - Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9am – 4pm
Location: Various Locations across Ontario
Summary: Students will be out in Waterloo, London, Windsor and other schools across Canada raising funds for Shinerama.
Laurier, Western, Fanshawe, University of Windsor will all be participating!
http://www.shinerama.ca/
Monarch Tagging Weekend
Saturday, September 10, 2011
10am – 5pm
Location: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Summary: Saturday September 10th & Sunday September 11th, 2011 Join us this year for our 10th Annual Monarch Days weekend. View migration exhibits that explain the incredible journey the Monarch Butterflies make every fall. Learn about how you can help save our Monarchs as well as attract Monarchs to your garden. Milkweed seeds are available for purchase to get your garden Monarch friendly!
Regular admission applies
Learn more about Monarch Migration: http://www.monarchwatch.org/
The Good People at Gibon Sound & Vision accepted my Entry to their contest. so if you have ONE MINUTE (1:11 to be exact) watch my entry, leave a comment & give it a LIKE right here https://www.facebook.com/GibsonSV/posts/195118370553658
THANKS!!!!!!
Just give it a watch, leave a comment & give it a LIKE! Thanks (many parents will understand my entry as I'm sure most have been in my shoes!)
Some events listed are multiple days so be sure to double check dates & times
Youth Back to School Party
Friday, September 9, 2011
4 – 10pm
Location: Kitchener City Hall, Civic Square
200 King St. W.
Kitchener ON
Summary: End your summer with a bang and come on out to the Back to School Party, Downtown Kitchener! The fun starts at 4pm, featuring late afternoon and evening activities for youth!
Have fun in our interactive gaming zone, browse the urban market, or just hang out in the lounge and learn about the different youth programs available in our area. End the night with a movie in Civic Square, starting at 8pm. This year's movie feature is 'Beasly'.
http://www.downtownlive.ca/
Kindermusik event
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkitchener.kijiji.ca%2Fc-community-events-Kindermusik-Open-House-FREE-demos-W0QQAdIdZ310836621&h=ZAQCX8wvw
Tavistock Fall Fair
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2011
Website: http://www.tavistockfallfair.com/
5th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival
Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11, 2011
Location: Old Stratford Fairgrounds,
Stratford
Summary: 5th Annual Stratford Garlic Festival
A two day event because there’s no such thing as too much garlic!
Saturday, 10th and Sunday, 11th of September, 2011
Old Stratford Fairgrounds, Stratford
http://www.stratfordgarlicfestival.com/
Forest Heights Community Association Community BBQ
Saturday, September 10, 2011
11:30am – 2:30pm
Location: 1700 Queens Blvd,
Kitchener,
Summary: Community BBQ, Raffles, Games, Entertainment and fun for everyone in the family!
Phone number: 519-954-9033
Website: http://www.fhcakitchener.ca/
Kitchener Ghosts Walk
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9 – 10pm
Location: Behine the GRT
Downtown, Kitchener, ON
Summary: Come out and learn of some areas that you might know of with history, but also learn about the spirits dwelling within the buildings! Meet in the parking lot behind GRT downtown. For further information see website.
Cost: $15.00 per person
Website: http://www.daguysparanormalteam.com/ (for families with older teens I'm thinking)
Surf Dogs presented by Rens PETS Depot
Sunday, September 11, 2011
11am – 2pm
Location: Bingeman's Big Splash Waterpark
425 Bingemans Centre Drive
Kitchener,
Summary: The park has gone to the dogs!
Enjoy a day in the waterpark in a leash free environment.
Bingemans Big Splash Waterpark (Funworx Entrance)
•$5 per Adult
•$10 per Dog
•Kids 16 and under are free!
www.kwhumane.com
14th Annual Butterfly Walk to Remember
Sunday, September 11, 2011
1 – 2pm
Location: Williamsburg Cemetery
1541 Fischer Hallman Road
Kitchener,
Summary: Registration 1pm to 2:15pm. 3:00pm-3:45pm Butterfly Release followed by the Walk to Remember. Please dress weather accordingly. Add the names and photos of your loved ones to our special Wall-of-Memories. To order a butterfly, please call the office at 519-603-0196. Collect $100 in pledges before August 26 and receive a free butterfly to release. Prizes for the top three walkers raising the most pledges. All funds raised remain in our community to support the work of Bereaved Families of Ontario-Midwestern Region.
Phone number: 519-603-0196
Website: http://www.fbomidwest.org/
Excelsior Fencing Open House
Monday, September 12, 2011
6 – 9pm
Location: St Louis Gym
61 Willow Street
Summary: Come see what we do!
Try something new and Fence for Free during our open house.
Website: http://www.excelsiorfencing.ca/
Youth Outdoor Day
Saturday, September 10, 2011
8am – 5pm
Location: Luther Marsh Conservatin Area
Summary: The 10th annual Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day will be held Saturday, September 10th
Students are encouraged to register early , as space is limited to 250 students. They can register online at http://www.youthoutdoorsday.com/ (I believe this is in Guelph but it wasn't listed, so you should check to be sure)
Shinerama - Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9am – 4pm
Location: Various Locations across Ontario
Summary: Students will be out in Waterloo, London, Windsor and other schools across Canada raising funds for Shinerama.
Laurier, Western, Fanshawe, University of Windsor will all be participating!
http://www.shinerama.ca/
Monarch Tagging Weekend
Saturday, September 10, 2011
10am – 5pm
Location: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Summary: Saturday September 10th & Sunday September 11th, 2011 Join us this year for our 10th Annual Monarch Days weekend. View migration exhibits that explain the incredible journey the Monarch Butterflies make every fall. Learn about how you can help save our Monarchs as well as attract Monarchs to your garden. Milkweed seeds are available for purchase to get your garden Monarch friendly!
Regular admission applies
Learn more about Monarch Migration: http://www.monarchwatch.org/
The Good People at Gibon Sound & Vision accepted my Entry to their contest. so if you have ONE MINUTE (1:11 to be exact) watch my entry, leave a comment & give it a LIKE right here https://www.facebook.com/GibsonSV/posts/195118370553658
THANKS!!!!!!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
91.5 The Beat Breakfast Poolza, Paris Fair & More
Kick you long weekend off Friday Morning by heading down The Beat's Breakfast Poolza, starring Lights! It's a donation drop off for Send Em Off Smiling. http://www.915thebeat.com/DjsandShows/BBPalooza.aspx (Sept 2nd 5:30am-9:30am)
Paris Fair -all weekend (Friday is The Beat Braclet day-all you can ride) http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair-daily.html
Steam-Era
Friday, September 2, 2011 -all weeked
8am – 8pm
Location: Milton Fairgrounds
Summary: Steam-Era is a Antique Show with Steam Engines, Tractors, gas engines, and more in a family fun filled day. Children 12 & under admited FREE
Phone number: 905 878 3114
http://www.steam-era.com/
Saturday
The Shananigans at Shoppers Drug Mart!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
11am – 2pm
Location: 600 Laurelwood Drive,
Waterloo
Summary: Come on out to Shoppers Drug mart for a Charity BBQ, Labour day weekend sale AND catch 'The Shananigans' LIVE from 11am-2pm.
Phone number: 519-885-1292
Website: http://www.shananigans.ca/
SUNDAY
Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation Day!
http://kitchenerrangers.com/page/fan-appreciation-bbq
ONE MONTH UNTIL MEFEST!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161108197302779
We love how much this group supports our event. We work hard to make it fun for EVERYONE!
Happy Labour Day Everyone!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
Paris Fair -all weekend (Friday is The Beat Braclet day-all you can ride) http://www.parisfair.com/pasfair-daily.html
Steam-Era
Friday, September 2, 2011 -all weeked
8am – 8pm
Location: Milton Fairgrounds
Summary: Steam-Era is a Antique Show with Steam Engines, Tractors, gas engines, and more in a family fun filled day. Children 12 & under admited FREE
Phone number: 905 878 3114
http://www.steam-era.com/
Saturday
The Shananigans at Shoppers Drug Mart!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
11am – 2pm
Location: 600 Laurelwood Drive,
Waterloo
Summary: Come on out to Shoppers Drug mart for a Charity BBQ, Labour day weekend sale AND catch 'The Shananigans' LIVE from 11am-2pm.
Phone number: 519-885-1292
Website: http://www.shananigans.ca/
SUNDAY
Kitchener Rangers Fan Appreciation Day!
http://kitchenerrangers.com/page/fan-appreciation-bbq
ONE MONTH UNTIL MEFEST!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161108197302779
We love how much this group supports our event. We work hard to make it fun for EVERYONE!
Happy Labour Day Everyone!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Buskers, Lance Armstrong Link Picnic and other KW Happenings
Busker Carnival (all weekend)
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/
Also if you see some random fencing around town today, there's a good chance you'll see Lance Armstrong whiz by. It happened by my house last year http://youtu.be/ryNkdYtjH6w
Also saw a great deal if your family likes to go to the driving range https://www.teambuy.ca/buy/kitchener/28133656/
just like the glass panels at the Waterloo Region Museum. What does your name look like? http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/museum/send-a-coded-message.aspx
Fill a Truck
Saturday, August 27, 2011 (& Sunday)
10am – 3pm
Location: Canadian Tire
656 Erb st W,
Waterloo
Summary: The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline Program invites you to join us for a FILL A TRUCK EVENT. Saturday and Sunday August 27th and 28th from 10am to 3pm our Clothesline Program truck will be at the Canadian Tire on Erb St. West in Waterloo. You can help us fill our truck by bringing your reusable clothing, linens, shoes, purses and other soft goods. We also recycle E-Waste, such as Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Inkjet and Toner Cartridges, TVs, Computers, Printers and more. Please package these items separately. Proceeds from the Clothesline Program are used to fund diabetes research, education, services and advocacy. For more information call 519-623-0216.
Phone number: 519-623-0216
LINK Picnic Festival & Carnival Parade
Saturday, August 27, 2011 (& Sunday)
12 – 9pm
Location: Victoria Park Kitchener
Summary: Experience African and Caribbean culture - Joy and magic for the whole family! Free admission!
Website: http://www.linkpicnicfestival.com/
Roller Derby Double Header
Saturday, August 27, 2011
5 – 8pm
Location: Waterloo Rec Complex
101 Father David Bauer dr.
Waterloo,
Summary: Come check out some superior roller derby action as your Tri-City Roller Girls take on their derby sisters from Toronto Roller Derby.
Doors @ 5pm
First Whistle @ 6pm
Game 1: Vicious Dishes vs. Gore Gore Roller Girls
Game 2: Venus Fly Tramps vs. Smoke City Betties
$12 at the door
Kids 12 & under - FREE
"Movie in the Park" to "STUFF the HUMMER" for the Food Bank
Saturday, August 27, 2011
6 – 7pm
Location: Waterloo Region Police Association
1128 Rife Rd
Cambridge, Summary: GoingHome.ca and the Waterloo Regional Police Association present this free family event in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. BBQ starts at 6pm, animated film on a giant outdoor screen at dusk, bring a blanket or lawn chair! Free admission with a non-perishable food or monetary donation for the Food Bank! Details at GoingHome.ca under "Client Appreciation".
Phone number: 519-577-1212
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Sunday
Sunday Aug 28 2011, 1-4pm
Location:Steckle Homestead Heritage Farm
Address:811 Bleams Rd.
Phone:519-570-9955
http://www.libro.ca/
You're invited to Libro's Owner Appreciation Day at Steckle Homestead Heritage Farm on Sunday August 28th from 1-4pm. Free admission for everyone; bring your friends! We'll be hosting a corn roast and serving water, pop & freezies. Meet Bill the Duck, take a hay ride, visit the farm animal petting zoo, and tour the barn! For more information and directions, visit http://www.stecklehomestead.ca/ or http://www.libro.ca/
3rd Annual Catapawlooza
Sunday, August 28, 2011
10am – 4pm
Location: Perth County OSPCA
345 Douro Street
Stratford
Summary: Join us for Feline Friends Network's third annual "Catapawlooza"! A fun day of "all things cats"--vendors, displays, BBQ, facepainting and a chance to take home your very own best forever feline friend. (OSPCA adoption costs for many cats and kittens will be reduced substantially on the day thanks to Feline Friends Network). Admission is free!
Phone number: 519-273-8067
Website: http://www.felinefriends.ca/
Cadillac in Southern Ontario Show & Shine
Sunday, August 28, 2011
11am
Location: 123 Pioneer Drive
Kitchener, ON
Summary: All makes welcome! Cadillacs of all years, other makes 1985 and older. Live entertainment provided by Alfie Smith, Maple Leaf Blues Award winner!
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Tuesday
This Time for Africa: Zumbathon
Tuesday Aug 30 2011, 4-9pm
Location:Waterloo Public Square
Address:75 King St. S.On Tuesday August 30 at 4:00pm Waterloo community members are invited to attend a Zumbathon in support of UNICEF’s initiatives in East Africa. Students from Waterloo have been working together to organize the event which will take place at Waterloo’s Public Square on King St. Beginning at 4pm, there will be the first of two Zumba classes (4PM & 7PM) followed by a break where attendees may enjoy food and beverages along with some information about the crisis in East Africa. A second class will be held at 7pm.
Instruction will be by Liliana Dominguez who teaches ‘Zumba with Liliana’ classes in the Wilmot Area: New Hamburg, Wellesley, Baden and Stratford. Anyone interested in participating can do so with a minimum donation of $10 to UNICEF collected at the event.
'No Discernible Key' Live in Concert at Woodside
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Woodside National historic Site
Summary: Enjoy an outdoor concert from an incredible Canadian folk band on the grounds of Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener's ultimate oasis in the city.
$7.80/person includes admission to historic house, concert ticket and refreshment.
Concert will occur rain or shine under the new picnic shelter. Please call for tickets
Phone number: 519-571-5684 ext 25
Looking Ahead
Steam-Era
Friday, September 2, 2011 8am – 8pm
Location: Milton Fairgrounds
Summary: Steam-Era is a Antique Show with Steam Engines, Tractors, gas engines, and more in a family fun filled day. Children 12 & under admited FREE
Phone number: 905 878 3114
Website: steam-era.com
Still a few vendor tables available for MeFest make sure to email those2girls@writeme.com to take part in OUR FUN DAY!!!!!
Keep Smiling
Lisa
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/
Also if you see some random fencing around town today, there's a good chance you'll see Lance Armstrong whiz by. It happened by my house last year http://youtu.be/ryNkdYtjH6w
Also saw a great deal if your family likes to go to the driving range https://www.teambuy.ca/buy/kitchener/28133656/
just like the glass panels at the Waterloo Region Museum. What does your name look like? http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/museum/send-a-coded-message.aspx
Fill a Truck
Saturday, August 27, 2011 (& Sunday)
10am – 3pm
Location: Canadian Tire
656 Erb st W,
Waterloo
Summary: The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline Program invites you to join us for a FILL A TRUCK EVENT. Saturday and Sunday August 27th and 28th from 10am to 3pm our Clothesline Program truck will be at the Canadian Tire on Erb St. West in Waterloo. You can help us fill our truck by bringing your reusable clothing, linens, shoes, purses and other soft goods. We also recycle E-Waste, such as Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, Inkjet and Toner Cartridges, TVs, Computers, Printers and more. Please package these items separately. Proceeds from the Clothesline Program are used to fund diabetes research, education, services and advocacy. For more information call 519-623-0216.
Phone number: 519-623-0216
LINK Picnic Festival & Carnival Parade
Saturday, August 27, 2011 (& Sunday)
12 – 9pm
Location: Victoria Park Kitchener
Summary: Experience African and Caribbean culture - Joy and magic for the whole family! Free admission!
Website: http://www.linkpicnicfestival.com/
Roller Derby Double Header
Saturday, August 27, 2011
5 – 8pm
Location: Waterloo Rec Complex
101 Father David Bauer dr.
Waterloo,
Summary: Come check out some superior roller derby action as your Tri-City Roller Girls take on their derby sisters from Toronto Roller Derby.
Doors @ 5pm
First Whistle @ 6pm
Game 1: Vicious Dishes vs. Gore Gore Roller Girls
Game 2: Venus Fly Tramps vs. Smoke City Betties
$12 at the door
Kids 12 & under - FREE
"Movie in the Park" to "STUFF the HUMMER" for the Food Bank
Saturday, August 27, 2011
6 – 7pm
Location: Waterloo Region Police Association
1128 Rife Rd
Cambridge, Summary: GoingHome.ca and the Waterloo Regional Police Association present this free family event in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. BBQ starts at 6pm, animated film on a giant outdoor screen at dusk, bring a blanket or lawn chair! Free admission with a non-perishable food or monetary donation for the Food Bank! Details at GoingHome.ca under "Client Appreciation".
Phone number: 519-577-1212
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Sunday
Sunday Aug 28 2011, 1-4pm
Location:Steckle Homestead Heritage Farm
Address:811 Bleams Rd.
Phone:519-570-9955
http://www.libro.ca/
You're invited to Libro's Owner Appreciation Day at Steckle Homestead Heritage Farm on Sunday August 28th from 1-4pm. Free admission for everyone; bring your friends! We'll be hosting a corn roast and serving water, pop & freezies. Meet Bill the Duck, take a hay ride, visit the farm animal petting zoo, and tour the barn! For more information and directions, visit http://www.stecklehomestead.ca/ or http://www.libro.ca/
3rd Annual Catapawlooza
Sunday, August 28, 2011
10am – 4pm
Location: Perth County OSPCA
345 Douro Street
Stratford
Summary: Join us for Feline Friends Network's third annual "Catapawlooza"! A fun day of "all things cats"--vendors, displays, BBQ, facepainting and a chance to take home your very own best forever feline friend. (OSPCA adoption costs for many cats and kittens will be reduced substantially on the day thanks to Feline Friends Network). Admission is free!
Phone number: 519-273-8067
Website: http://www.felinefriends.ca/
Cadillac in Southern Ontario Show & Shine
Sunday, August 28, 2011
11am
Location: 123 Pioneer Drive
Kitchener, ON
Summary: All makes welcome! Cadillacs of all years, other makes 1985 and older. Live entertainment provided by Alfie Smith, Maple Leaf Blues Award winner!
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Tuesday
This Time for Africa: Zumbathon
Tuesday Aug 30 2011, 4-9pm
Location:Waterloo Public Square
Address:75 King St. S.On Tuesday August 30 at 4:00pm Waterloo community members are invited to attend a Zumbathon in support of UNICEF’s initiatives in East Africa. Students from Waterloo have been working together to organize the event which will take place at Waterloo’s Public Square on King St. Beginning at 4pm, there will be the first of two Zumba classes (4PM & 7PM) followed by a break where attendees may enjoy food and beverages along with some information about the crisis in East Africa. A second class will be held at 7pm.
Instruction will be by Liliana Dominguez who teaches ‘Zumba with Liliana’ classes in the Wilmot Area: New Hamburg, Wellesley, Baden and Stratford. Anyone interested in participating can do so with a minimum donation of $10 to UNICEF collected at the event.
'No Discernible Key' Live in Concert at Woodside
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Woodside National historic Site
Summary: Enjoy an outdoor concert from an incredible Canadian folk band on the grounds of Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener's ultimate oasis in the city.
$7.80/person includes admission to historic house, concert ticket and refreshment.
Concert will occur rain or shine under the new picnic shelter. Please call for tickets
Phone number: 519-571-5684 ext 25
Looking Ahead
Steam-Era
Friday, September 2, 2011 8am – 8pm
Location: Milton Fairgrounds
Summary: Steam-Era is a Antique Show with Steam Engines, Tractors, gas engines, and more in a family fun filled day. Children 12 & under admited FREE
Phone number: 905 878 3114
Website: steam-era.com
Still a few vendor tables available for MeFest make sure to email those2girls@writeme.com to take part in OUR FUN DAY!!!!!
Keep Smiling
Lisa
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Outdoor Movies, Birthday Parties in the Park
Tonight (Aug 18th) is an Outdoor Movie - RIO http://www.parkmovies.ca/movie.html Waterloo Park
Free w/Food Bank donation
Saturday
Waterloo Air Show http://waterlooairshow.com/ (Sunday too)
Please see website for admission details
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10am – 2pm
Location: South works,Cambridge Market Cambridge Center and the Gap
Summary: Bring your pennies! Funds raised go towards Childrens needs.
Phone number: 519-622-6550
Location: McDougall Cottage
89 Grand Ave S
Cambridge, Summary: Kids in Kilts craft table-top Golf Courses but, ya dinna need t' plaid up to come. All kids are welcome to drop by anytime between 1 & 4 pm. FREE!
Cost: Free
Phone number: 519-624-8250
Outdoor Movie - TOY STORY 3 http://sportsworldcrossing.com/events/view/30/20 Sportsworld Crossing, Free
Sunday
Waterloo Air Show (see above)
momstown KW Birthday Bash
Sunday Aug 21 2011, 10am-1pm
Location:Waterloo Park
Address:Westmount Rd Entrance, Picnic Shelter & behind.
Phone: 519-577-5843
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241395025879045
Swag bag for first 100 families
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Looking Ahead
Busker Carnival
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/festival-of-fools
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Those2Girls are happy to annouce that we've been selected for the group of Canada's Most Digitally Connected women for the 2nd time!
See why by taking part in MeFest Oct 1st
For vendor info please email those2girls@writeme.com
Free w/Food Bank donation
Saturday
Waterloo Air Show http://waterlooairshow.com/ (Sunday too)
Please see website for admission details
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10am – 2pm
Location: South works,Cambridge Market Cambridge Center and the Gap
Summary: Bring your pennies! Funds raised go towards Childrens needs.
Phone number: 519-622-6550
Location: McDougall Cottage
89 Grand Ave S
Cambridge, Summary: Kids in Kilts craft table-top Golf Courses but, ya dinna need t' plaid up to come. All kids are welcome to drop by anytime between 1 & 4 pm. FREE!
Cost: Free
Phone number: 519-624-8250
Outdoor Movie - TOY STORY 3 http://sportsworldcrossing.com/events/view/30/20 Sportsworld Crossing, Free
Sunday
Waterloo Air Show (see above)
momstown KW Birthday Bash
Sunday Aug 21 2011, 10am-1pm
Location:Waterloo Park
Address:Westmount Rd Entrance, Picnic Shelter & behind.
Phone: 519-577-5843
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241395025879045
Swag bag for first 100 families
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Looking Ahead
Busker Carnival
http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/festival-of-fools
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Those2Girls are happy to annouce that we've been selected for the group of Canada's Most Digitally Connected women for the 2nd time!
See why by taking part in MeFest Oct 1st
For vendor info please email those2girls@writeme.com
Friday, August 12, 2011
Star Gazing, Kidspark, Car Free Sunday & More KW Stuff To Do
Tonight Friday Aug 12
free family friendly stargazing event at the University of Waterloo
Friday August 12 8:15 pm - midnight
North Campus
registration preferred in case of cancellation due to weather - scienceevents@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext 38804
Details at http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/events/august-star-gazing-party
Record article http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/575332--uw-hosting-stargazing-party-for-perseid-meteor-shower
Chicopee Tube Park says they are having an outdoor movie (TANGLED) on their website, but doesn't say if there's a cost (so call to be sure) http://chicopeetubepark.com/summer/special.html
Saturday
McLennan park re-opening
http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/news/mclennan-park-grand-opening/
Sunday
Kidspark
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/Kidspark.asp?_mid_=18794
Car Free Sunday events in Uptown Waterloo
Dog Cooling Station http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116618478435908
Watergun/Bubblegun battle http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253213181374876
Also I was told this is a very funny local play that might be appropriate for older teens (some "puberty" humour) http://www.rqmagazine.com/2011/08/09/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ at the bottom of the post there is a discount code.
Did you mark MeFest on your calendar? It's happening Oct 1st & we love that so many from this group come & support our event!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253213181374876#!/event.php?eid=220393731318776
If you're looking for MeFest vendor info please email those2girls@writeme.com as we're now working on the floor plan.
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
free family friendly stargazing event at the University of Waterloo
Friday August 12 8:15 pm - midnight
North Campus
registration preferred in case of cancellation due to weather - scienceevents@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext 38804
Details at http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/events/august-star-gazing-party
Record article http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/575332--uw-hosting-stargazing-party-for-perseid-meteor-shower
Chicopee Tube Park says they are having an outdoor movie (TANGLED) on their website, but doesn't say if there's a cost (so call to be sure) http://chicopeetubepark.com/summer/special.html
Saturday
McLennan park re-opening
http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/news/mclennan-park-grand-opening/
Sunday
Kidspark
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/Kidspark.asp?_mid_=18794
Car Free Sunday events in Uptown Waterloo
Dog Cooling Station http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116618478435908
Watergun/Bubblegun battle http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253213181374876
Also I was told this is a very funny local play that might be appropriate for older teens (some "puberty" humour) http://www.rqmagazine.com/2011/08/09/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ at the bottom of the post there is a discount code.
Did you mark MeFest on your calendar? It's happening Oct 1st & we love that so many from this group come & support our event!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253213181374876#!/event.php?eid=220393731318776
If you're looking for MeFest vendor info please email those2girls@writeme.com as we're now working on the floor plan.
Keep Smiling!
Lisa
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