Thursday, February 14, 2013

Family Day 2013, Ice Dogs Festival, Winter Activities And A Contest

Happy Family Day Weekend!!!!

Why not start it off by checking out our Turtle Jack's Kitchener Contest? http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/02/turtle-jacks-muskoka-grill-kitchener.html#

Also I wanted to send a little love to everyone who reads this blog,since I am writing this post on the eve of Valentine's Day. Here's a little video I think many of you will enjoy/find interesting that I posted on The Sign Depot blog for Valentine's Day http://sign-depot.on.ca/valentines-sign-part-2-my-valentine/#


FAMILY DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES






Discount Tickets for Mayor's Movie Morning for MS
http://ow.ly/hzkAL

KPL Family Storytime and Craft
Bring a nut-free snack. Call the host library to register. FREE
Fri. Feb. 15, 10:00 – 11:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Feb 15 Valentines Dance for ages 7-13 for Cambridge Kips 7-10pm @ Preston Legion
https://twitter.com/irelandrea/status/302136782009544706/photo/1

Feb 16
KPL Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in grades 4 – 6 and their moms. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org for details

.Sat. Feb. 16 at 11:00 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, Kitchener
Skate N Shake
Waterloo Public Square 7pm-10pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/415792241827827/

Artlab: Hybrid Toys
101 Queen Street North, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7
www.kwag.ca
Details:
Saturday February 16. Ages 6-8, 12:30 – 2 pm; Ages 9-13, 2:30 - 4 pm
Join instructor Christine Ball in the art “lab” as you build something new to play with by combining toys. Projects are inspired by themes in the Winter 2013 exhibition. $15 per class. Register at www.kwag.on.ca, or call 519-579-5860. Classes take place at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7

Waterloo Ice Dogs Festival/Winterloo
The Ice Dogs Festival has always been a fun day for families! It takes place in Uptown Waterloo
Feb 16-18
http://winterloo.com/home.php

Feb 17th Free Screening of Happy Feet2 @ 2pm Princess Twin (King St Waterloo) http://www.princesscinemas.com/movie/happy-feet-2

Family Day Feb 18th
Bring On The Sunshine event
FUN EVENT celebrating African Culture
10am-4pm
Forest Hill Church
121 Westmount Rd N
http://bringonthesunshine.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/events/583854088297983/?fref=ts

Family Day
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Monday February 18, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bring the entire family to see the Waterloo Region Museum and take part in fun family activities throughout the day.
Enjoy CIRCUS! Science under the Big Top plus our main museum gallery all for one low regular admission price. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

Winter Family Day @ Steckle Farm 10am-2pm
Come visit Steckle Heritage Farm on Family Day! Bring your family out and become part of our farm family! Go sledding, play in the snow, have a snack, and visit our animal friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/450043681729870/

Free Family Day Skate @Lion's Arena
Feb 18; 10am to Noon
Lions Arena, 20 Rittenhouse Rd. Kitchener
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=ed0bab10-5783-44b8-857c-caf516097400

Family Day In New Hamburg
New Hamburg Community Centre/Arena
Noon
Cost $5 per person or $20 per family
http://www.interfaithcounselling.ca/Family%20Fun%20Fest%20flyer%20for%20ticket%20locations.pdf

Free Family Day Event @THEMUSEUM (Downtown Kitchener)
Mozilla Family Hack Jam
10am-4pm you must pre-register at this link
https://guestlistapp.com/events/146631

Family Fun Day In Township Of Woolwich
Woolwich Memorial Centre Elmira
FREE public skating, swimming, fitness classes, hot chocolate & popcorn
Beginning 9am Family Day. Click the link & scroll down on the pic for times of activities
https://twitter.com/Woolwichupdates/status/301801735654080512/photo/1

KW Art Gallery
Monday, February 18, FREE Drop-in 12-5
Join in on a fun-filled annual celebration for the entire family with activities that parents and kids can do together. Create amazing artwork, listen in on a story, and participate in dramatic play.
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=734d37d7-a3a6-4c97-9fa8-dc64f3bcefa2

Free Family Day Skate
Feb. 18; 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Activa Sportsplex, 135 Lennox Lewis Way
Sponsored by RBC
http://kitchener.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=b1c2fd2f-4ecd-49c0-bbc8-8d6731d9c38d

For other activities take a look at our posts on
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Upcoming events
Feb 19

Kitchener Market Celebrates Black History Month
A special Kids' Hop will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 visit Caribbean Kitchen to soak up the flavours of the Caribbean while you sway to reggae and calypso beats. Crafts for kids will be available and much more.

Feb 20
Info Night for Cricket In Kitchener
7:30-8:30pm
Williamsburg Community Centre
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=598334173526487&set=a.194451373914771.56376.117547391605170&type=3&theater

Fri. Feb. 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener
KPL Family Storytime and Craft

PWA Wrestling @ The Alpine Club Feb 22
Pure Wrestling Association
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Bell Time at 8:00PM
Tickets can be purchased at Combinations Sports - 306 King St W in Kitchener, or by calling 519-998-8799. PWA will deliever tickets in the area
VIP Front Row - $25
VIP General - $20
(VIP gets you in at 6:30pm to meet Tommy Dreamer)
Front Row - $20
General Admission - $15
Kids 10Under General - $10
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/338443346270662/

Feb 23
A special Kids' Hop will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, visit Caribbean Kitchen to soak up the flavours of the Caribbean while you sway to reggae and calypso beats. Crafts for kids will be available and much more.

Coldest Night Of The Year
4-7:30pm
Cameron Heights Collegiate
https://www.facebook.com/events/330913510356424/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, a notebook and your imagination! Grades 3 – 6.
Call 519-743-3558 to register. FREE
Sat. Feb. 23 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

City Parent Family Show
Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Start Date Sunday February 24, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A fun filled day hosted by City Parent Magazine with everything for families! Education, camps, attractions and live entertainment! Note - It does not state cost to attend please contact The Waterloo Region Museum for the cost to attend this http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

March 16
Kitchener Market
St Patricks Day celebrations
Join us for kids in the kitchen, crafts, food and more
Irish dance academey and Shannigans will be here to entertain

ONGOING EVENTS
Fantastic news from The Kitchener Market
COME DINE WITH ME CANADA IS COMING TO KITCHENER!!!!
Info for applying
The best way for anyone to apply is to go to www.comedinewithmecanada.com
or contact us directly at comedinewithme@propertelevision.com
or call 416.598.2500 x 303.
Make sure to tell them Michele from The Kitchener Market & @Those2Girls sent you!

Grand River Rocks - What's Up Youth
50 Borden Ave Kitchener
What's Up Youth
What's Up Youth is a drop-in program for kids (under 18) that runs every Saturday night from 6:30-8:30pm. Belay staff takes care of all technical aspects, allowing children to climb on the roped walls. The cost for the 2 hours is $10 per child. CASH ONLY please. Harness rental is included, but shoes are not. Shoe rental is an extra $5. Newcomers, please come 10-15 minutes early to sign waivers.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whats-Up-Youth/100274786704282

Need some fun for the young ones?
Kids Hop at The Kitchener Market Every
Tuesday from 11am - noon
http://kitchenermarket.ca/events.aspx?cid=70220

KPL Kids’ Club
Free family stories & crafts at the Kitchener Market. Saturdays from 9 to 11 am.

Artlab (winter 2013)
Instructor: Christine Ball
Saturdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23
Ages 6 - 8: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Ages 9 - 13: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
$15 + HST / class
Saturdays are fun at the Gallery! Join us in the art "lab" as we experiment with new ideas, materials and techniques. Projects are inspired by themes in the Winter 2013 exhibitions. Suitable for all skill levels.
Feb 9 - Recycled Books
Feb 16 - Hybrid Toys
Feb 23 - Painting with Different Tools
https://www.kwag.ca/en/programs/KidsClasses.asp

New Cricket Program in Kitchener! www.cricketinkitchener.com
Cricket In Kitchener is looking for female players, volunteers and coaching staff for all of our programs! Noe experience required! Please conctact cricketinkitchener@gmail.com
or phone Katie Bjorkenstam or Evan Bjorkenstam at 519-954-8525
Info Night Wed Feb 20 https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=598334173526487&set=a.194451373914771.56376.117547391605170&type=3&theater

•Bertie's Place - infants to kids in Grade 1 can participate in a volunteer-run playgroup from September to April on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Albert McCormick Community Centre. Cost: $2 per visit or $25 for a season pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp

•Time Out - caregivers and kids aged newborn to six enjoy creative play, games and songs on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Manulife Financial Soccer and Sports Centre in Bechtel Park. Google Map. Cost: $5 per visit (one adult and up to four kids) or $45 for a 10-visit pass. http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/dropinprograms.asp

Waterloo Region Museum (DOON)
Starts Saturday February 2, 2013
10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays in February, children ages eight to ten years of age can discover the Waterloo Region Museum through fun activities and games. Every month features a new exciting theme for children to explore. Advance registration $35 plus HST per child per month or $10 per session plus HST. Membership discount applies. Capacity is limited. http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/upcoming-events.aspx

KPL Lego Block Party
We provide the Lego, you provide the imagination! Ages 5 – 12.
Call 519-748-2740 to register. FREE
Tues. at 6:30 pm, Feb. 5 – 26, Pioneer Park Library, 150 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener

KPL Splish Splash Storytime
After a story, jump in the pool!
Wed. at 7:00 pm, Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

KPL Writing Workshops for Teens
with Heather Wright, author of Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens
Four 1-hour workshops on plot, dialogue, character development and action/suspense.
Feb. 6 – Mar. 6 at 4 pm. Email christy.giesler@kpl.org to register. FREE

Keep Smiling!
Lisa












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