Saturday, April 27, 2013

Procession Of Species Parade, Star Watching, Street Hockey, Mothers Day and Food Revolution In Kitchener Waterloo

 Did you enter our Mother's Day Contest Yet?
http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/04/mothers-day-contest-tea-for-mom-at.html

April 27
Procession Of Species Parade
12:30pm starting in Uptown Waterloo Public Square
http://www.kwprocession.ca/ (scroll to listing #8)

Roadbreakers Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.roadbreakers.ca/

Free Star Watching Party @ Waterloo Park
7pm (dusk) FREE
Westmount Rd entrance near the bandshell
http://ontariostargazing.ca/waterloo-park-public-star-party-april-27th/

May 2, 2013
New Dundee Public School 2nd Annual Fun Fair and Silent Auction
1430 Bridge Street New Dundee, ON
519-696-2296
5 to 8 p.m.
A family of 4 can eat for $ 15
Proceeds will fund leadership programs, music, science and technological equipment to enhance students learning!
Keep the little ones entertained with live entertainment featuring a reptile show, carnival games and the game asylum.
Air Cadets will have a flight simulator on site.
5 % of profits will be donated to KW humane society.

You know we LOVE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Happening May 4 2013 (also known as STAR WARS DAY)
Learn more about Free Comic Book Day Here http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/206
This is a list of participating local comic book stores. Some local book stores are known to participate as well, so if you know of a place that is not listed please put the link in the comments
1
LOOKIN FOR HEROES
93 Ontario St S
Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5
(519) 570-0873
2
CARRY-ON COMICS & BOOKS
32 King Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8
(519) 886-4267
3
J & J
230 Weber Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4
(519) 725-0443
4
RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS
124 Bishop Street North
Unit 14
Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1
(519) 653-4460
5

THE DRAGON
55 Wyndham St N
Unit T-19B
Guelph, ON, N1H7T8
(519) 763-5544
 
6

ALTERNATE ICONS
257 Marlborough St
Brantford, ON, N3S4T4
(519) 720-0771
 
Kids In The Kitchen
Make It Mexican
Kitchener Market
10am-Noon
 
& then stay for the Cinco De Mayo Festivities
- Live performances
- Mariachi bands
- Mexican food
- Children's crafts
- Face painting
- Cooking classes
Music line-up:
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Manuel Balcazar
11:25 - 12:25 a.m. Proyecto Altiplano
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Los Mariachis de Noche


Earth Day In Waterloo
May 4th
10am-2pm Laurel Creeek Conservation Area
Details here http://www.waterloo.ca/en/living/earthday.asp
 
Waterloo Youth Council Event
Crafty Creations: A Drop-In Craft Workshop Saturday May 4th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm This event will take place just outside of Winners at Conestoga Mall.
A little bit about the event:
The City of Waterloo Youth Council invites you to join us for an afternoon of crafts! There will be 5 different crafts to choose from, a colouring station and special guest Robin Oakes! Robin Oakes is a local artist who will be creating caricatures of those who drop by. This is a free event, but donations are much appreciated, as they will benefit Kids Ability.
For more info email youthcouncil@waterloo.ca


 

Mother’s Day Tea
Bring your mom & join us for stories, crafts & a special treat.Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 4 at 10:30 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener
May 5th
Waterloo Youth Council Event
2nd Annual Celebrate Our World: A Festival of Environmental Awareness Sunday May 5th, from 12:00pm-3:00pm @ Waterloo Public Square
an afternoon of musical talent and various local environmental vendors. Ask them questions, check out their green products, and learn how you can help save our world. All donations will benefit Laurel Creek Conservation Centre.
There will be balloon animals, bubbles, a face painter and more - bring the whole family!
For more info email youthcouncil@waterloo.ca

 
May 9
Book of the Month Club for Teens
Read a new book each month and talk about it. Ages 12 – 18.
May’s book pick: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Register online at kpl.org or with the host library. FREE
Thurs. May 9 at 4 pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St. East, Kitchener 

May 10
Family Storytime & Craft
Please bring a nut-free snack. Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Fri. May 10, 10 am, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

  May 11
Hot Shots Street Hockey Tournament
http://www.facswaterloo.org/portal/

Mother’s Day Tea
Bring your mom & join us for stories, crafts & a special treat.Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 11 at 10:30 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
Sat. May 11 at 10:30 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 12 
The Art Studio
Mother's Day Tea Party
Sunday, May 12, 2013
1:00-3:00 & 3:30-5:00
 $20/adult, $15/child
Includes refreshments & studio time.Ceramics are priced individually. Reserve early do avoid disappointments.
Tea Party Menu
English Tea Pink Delicious Cupcakes Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Esta Chocolate Truffles
http://theartstudios.com/

May 18
Creative Writing Club
Bring a pencil, notebook and your imagination! Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Sat. May 18 at 2:30 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener

Bedtime Tales
Wear your pajamas to this storytime! All Ages. FREE
Tues. May 14 at 7:15 pm, Country Hills Library, 1500 Block Line Rd, Kitchener 
 
 

Mark May 18th off on your calendar!!!! We're hosting another Family Friendly Event at the Kitchener Market!
Make sure to come to FOOD REVOLUTION DAY at Kitchener Market!!! You can find the details here http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2013/03/food-revolution-day-at-kitchener-market.html

 Helping citizens to make healthy food choices.

We have lots of fun activities happening throughout the day including:

• Foodlink’s Buy Local, Buy Fresh 2013 map kick-off
• 11:30 a.m. - Run For Life speaks on their upcoming family-friendly races
• 2 p.m. - Meet and greet with Canadian boxing champion, Fitz The Whip Vanderpool
• Sportco activity table
• Activity table with Rogers Daytime healthy lifestyle blogger, Erica Kloetstra
• Try Dance Dance Revolution with The Game Asylum
• Planting with Eco Eats
• Learn about the Nutrition For Learning Program in schools
• Meet Jane from Fresh Endeavours and Meaghan from GoGirlfriend and learn about their Farm Tour Vlogs
• Try out Run For Life’s spin bike
• Play with Foodlink’s Farm in a Box
• And may more fun activities!

May22
Family Storytime & Craft
Please bring a nut-free snack. Register online at kpl.org, 1 week before the program. FREE
Wed. May 22, 10 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 23
Babytime – Stories & Swap
Storytime and swap! Bring baby clothes, toys or books you no longer need. Ages 0 23 months.
Register online at kpl.org FREE
Thurs. May 23 at 10 am, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

May 25
Mother-Daughter Book Club
For girls in Grades 4 6 & their moms. New members welcome! FREE
Contact Christy at 519-743-0271 ext. 277 or christy.giesler@kpl.org Sat. May 25 at 11 am, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener

May 31
PA Day Drop In
Crafts & stories – don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 5 12. FREE
Fri. May 31, 2:30 4 pm, Grand River Stanley Park Library, 175 Indian Rd, Kitchener
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Ongoing Events

Kids’ Hop @ Kitchener Market

Bring your little ones to the Kitchener Market every Tuesday from 11a.m.-noon for a fabulous, fun-filled morning! Be prepared for a high-energy, hopping good time at these FREE weekly children’s events as our performers entertain your tots!
Afterwards, stop by one of our international food court vendors for a healthy and kid-friendly lunch with plenty of options for adults too!
http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/events/Kids_Hop.asp

KPL Kids Club
Free stories, crafts and fun (upper floor). All Ages. FREE
Saturdays from 9 11 am, Kitchener Market, 300 King St East, Kitchener
 
Homework Help for French Immersion
Grades 1 6. No need to register – drop in. FREE
Thursdays, 4:00 5:30 pm until May 16, Forest Heights Library, 251 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener

Comic Creators Exhibit at Waterloo Museum (Conestoga Mall)
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/government/currentexhibition.asp
running until May 31, 2013

YWCA Girls Programs (Cambridge but open to KW & area residents too)
Info for all programs can be found here http://www.ywcacambridge.ca/girlsprograms/index.html
The May events calendar can be found here
Subsidy and transportation are available upon request. All programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. YOU MUST PRE REGISTER. You can do so by calling 519-267-6444 or email
k.maclaggan@ywcacambridge.ca

What is Dance Dance Party Party?
It's simple: No Boys. No Booze. No Judgment. (Legwarmers Optional)
Dance Dance Party Party is a women-only freestyle dance session happening all over this great Earth. But what does that mean? Women from all ages dance to an eclectic mix of dance songs, and leave as friends, refreshed. It's like reliving that late-night dance party from a sleep-over party you had when you were 10. It also just so happens to be incredible exercise that you don't even realize you're doing.
Location: The Button Factory (25 Regina St. S, Waterloo)
When: The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Who: All folks who are female-identified. Children who want to participate and dance with us are also welcome.
How much: Bring $5 to contribute to the space rental. Children are free.
What to bring: Dancing shoes, comfy, cool clothes (you will break a sweat), a water bottle.
Contact: Email ddppkw@gmail.com to join our mailing list or like us on Facebook.
 
New NOT FOR PROFIT Life With Baby
Many free and low cost events for parents with babies
www.facebook.com/lifewithababywaterlooregion and events are posted on www.lifewithababy.com/waterloo-region-calendar

Walt Disney Pictures has some new trailers for upcoming films! Make sure to check them out and let us know in the comments which you are most excited to see

 

We'll also have Monsters University and Iron Man 3 info in upcoming posts!
 
As always if I missed a great FREE or LOW COST event be sure to post it in the comments!
Keep Smiling!
Lisa

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