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April'08 Activities, Events & Programs At a Glance
Please visit the kwkids.com event & program calendar to view all events by the hour!
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
When? April 5, 7am - 4pm
What? World's largest One-Day Maple Syrup Festival!! The Waterloo Central Railway will be offering express round trip train trips to the Elmira Syrup Festival from Uptown Waterloo.
Where? Downtown Elmira
Website: www.elmiramaplesyrup.com
Contact Info: 519-669-2605 or 877-969-0094
Kids’ Day at Dinner By You
When? April 11, 2 - 4pm
What?
We would like to welcome both you and your kids to come and enjoy an afternoon session with us.
While putting together some delicious meals, enjoy a glass of wine or a cappuccino and watch your kids have a great time decorating and packaging a fabulous dessert with our DBY staff. We will also be serving fun, non-alcoholic cocktails for the kids to enjoy. Register for our April 11th 2pm session an order for a 4, 8 or 12 petite or full meal package today! The dessert is our treat!
Where? A3-550 Parkside Dr., Waterloo
Website: www.dinnerbyyou.ca
Contact Info: 519-342-0429
Welcome Wagon Baby Shower
When? April 13, 1pm
What?
Welcome Wagon's Annual Baby Shower is for all expectant mothers. Lots of door prizes, free gifts and information! First 100 moms at the doors for the Shower receive a free gift bag!
Where? Future Inns Hotel, 700 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge
Website: www.havingababy.ca
Contact Info: Register today to receive your free invitation at www.havingababy.ca or call Susan at 1-877-675-8463.
Baby Massage
When? Friday, April 18, 9:30 - 11am
What?
Come out for morning of fun and relaxation with your baby. Learn the benefits of baby massage and offer your baby a mini spa day, which just may relax you too. Massage oil, booklet, and snacks are provided...you supply the baby!
Where? Belly Buttons , Kitchener
Website: www.inniesandouties.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-569-7570 or email trish@inniesandouties.ca.
Much Video Dance (for ages 13 & Under)
When? Friday, April 18, 7 - 10pm
What?
Much Video Dance – Giant Video Screens, special effects & real Much prizes. Come out, bring your friends and dance the night away!
Where? RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E., Waterloo
Website: www.muchvideodance.com
Contact Info: Please call 519-893-8409 or email soccermvd@gmail.com.
Sunoco Earth Day
When? April 19, 10am - 1pm
What?
Come plant a tree for Earth Day and enjoy fun, hands-on activities for the entire family!
Where? Laurel Creek Conservation Area, 625 Westmount Rd., RR 3, Waterloo
Website: www.grandriver.ca
Contact Info: If you are interested in more information or want to be involved in the Sunoco Earth Day event please contact The Grand River Conservation Authority by calling 519-621-2761.
Tim Horton’s Community Litter Clean Up at Victoria Park
When? April 19, 10am - 12pm
What?
Enjoy refreshments, entertainment and enter to win prizes from Tim Horton’s including a new bike! Every one who participates will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last).
Where? Victoria Park
Website: www.kitchener.ca/earth_day.htm
Contact Info: Call 519-741-2227 if you have any questions.
Tim Horton’s Community Litter Clean Up at Waterloo Park
When? April 19, 10am - 12pm
What?
Lend a helping hand as we remove litter from Waterloo Park in celebration of EARTH DAY! This Tim Hortons sponsored event offers great prizes, refreshments and fun!
Where? Waterloo Park (Young Street Entrance)
Website: www.waterloo.ca/TimHortonsCLC/
Contact Info: Please call 519-747-8606 or email partnersinparks@city.waterloo.on.ca for more information.
Bring Your Child Session at SupperWorks!
When? Saturday, April 26 at 10am
What?
Come and enjoy making your meals with your children in a child friendly environment. Don't worry about the mess! We clean it up for you! Book your session online at www.SupperWorks.com!
Where? SupperWorks, 283 Northfield Dr. E., Waterloo
Website: www.SupperWorks.com
Contact Info: Please call 519-568-5630 or email waterloo@supperworks.com for more information.
Callum's Superheroes Concert
When? April 27, 1:30pm
What?
On April 27th, 2008 come to St. Teresa’s school gym for an afternoon of fun and music. This is a fundraiser for The relay for Life. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Canadian Cancer society. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Where? St. Teresa's School Gym, 270 Edwin Street, Kitchener
Website: web.mac.com/davidcdowhaniuk/CallumsSuperHerosConcert/Welcome.html
Contact Info: 519-588-6722
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
What?
Art workshops for youth and teens
Where? 60 Dickson Street, Cambridge
Contact Info: Call 519-622-9676 or email loukst@cambridge.ca.
Play with Clay
When? April 6 & 20 at 1pm & 2:30pm
What?
A great way to spend Sunday afternoon for all ages. Work with our instructors to create a unique work of art in clay. Space is limited, first-come; first-served. No group reservations. $5/participant.
Where? Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo
Website: www.canadianclayandglass.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-746-1882 or email info@canadianclayandglass.ca.
Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall
When? Ongoing (Wed - Sun) until May 25, 2008
What?
Discovering Chimpanzees welcomes visitors to the world of the chimpanzee through sound, visual effects and interactive displays. After passing a giant waterfall visitors will enter Gombe National Park and be transported from their urban surroundings to the jungle environment of the chimps. Through customized computers visitors can explore chimpanzee behaviour in addition to learning to walk and communicate like a chimp. Field notes, photographs, video clips and other artifacts are used to make Jane's forrty years of research come alive for visitors. Her Gombe jungle home is authentically re-created and vintage footage will take visitors on a journey through some of her most memorable and remarkable achievements.
Where? Children's Museum, Downtown Kitchener
Website: www.thechildrensmuseum.ca/chimps/
Contact Info: 519-749-9387.
Kitchener Public Library
What?
Various programs for kids
Where? Kitchener Public Library - All Branches
Website: www.kpl.org/npe_cal_events_listing_Main.shtml
Contact Info: 519-743-0271
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
What?
Making Art Together for 3 - 5 year old kids (April 19, 10:30 - 11:30am)
Where? 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener
Website: www.kwag.on.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-579-5860 or email mail@kwag.on.ca.
Our Place - Family Resource and Early Years Centre
What?
Programs for Parents, Caregivers and Children from 0 to 6 years (Monday to Saturday).
Where? 154 Gatewood Road (Westmount Rd. E. & Queens Blvd. Area), Kitchener - All Branches
Website: www.ourplacekw.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-571-1626 or email ourplace@ourplacekw.ca.
The Art Studios at Luci's Mudhouse
What?
Mom's Morning Out (Tuesdays at 9:30am), Mud Pies for 3 - 5 year olds (Wednesdays at 9:30am), Kids' Art Club for Grades 1 - 6 (Tuesdays from 6 - 7pm), Family Night (April 25, 6:30 - 8pm) & More
Where? 22 Regina St. N., Waterloo
Website: www.lucismudhouse.com
Contact Info: Call 519-747-2155 or email helen@lucismudhouse.com.
The Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA
What? Various programs for the whole family!
Where? 333 Carwood Avenue, Kitchener
Website: www.kwymca.org
Contact Info: Call 519-743-5201 or email info@kwymca.org.
The Real Canadian Superstore Cooking School
What?
Cooking classes for ages 3 +
Where? 875 Highland Road, Kitchener
Contact Info: Call 519-745-5589 or email wavey.mckenzie@loblaw.ca.
Waterloo Public Library
What? Children's Programs
Where? Waterloo Public Library - Both Branches
Website: www.wpl.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-886-1310 or email jtaylor@wpl.ca.
YMCA ON Early Years Centre
What? Fun and stimulating programs and workshops for families with children ages 0 - 6.
Where? Two locations in Waterloo: Main (425 University Ave. East) & West (719 Erbsville Road)
Website: www.earlyyearsinfo.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-741-8585 or email oeycinfo@kwymca.org.
City of Waterloo Kids' Day Camps & Summer Fun Centres
When? Registration begins April 3 at 7am
Website: www.expressreg.city.waterloo.on.ca
Contact Info: For program information call 519-886-1177.
Greenbrook Co-Operative Preschool
What?
If you are looking for a Preschool for your child for next September, bring the family to the Open House to see what Greenbrook has to offer.
When? April 2, 9:30 - 11am & 5:30 - 7pm
Where? 247 Westmount Rd., Kitchener
Contact Info: Call 519-745-5589 or email gbpreschoolkids@yahoo.ca.
Kingsdale Community Centre
What?
Join the Kingsdale Community centre for free coffee and tea, sweet snacks for 25 cents each, a penny table, activities for children and information about the Kingsdale Community Centre and programs.
When? April 12, 1 - 3pm
Where? 80 Wilson Avenue, Kitchener
Contact Info: Call 519-748-6463 or email kna@kingsdalecc.org.
St. John's Christian Nursery School
When? April 9, 10am - 7:30pm
Where? 22 Willow St., Waterloo
Contact Info: Call 519-746-4202 or email stjohn2@bellnet.ca.
Trillium Waldorf School
What?
Tour our school; view displays of our students' academic, practical and artistic work; and meet some Faculty and staff; access information resources; and shop in our school store.
When? April 5, 10am - Noon
Where? 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph
Website: www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com
Contact Info: Call 519-821-5140 or email info@trilliumwaldorfschool.com.
Waterloo Co-Op Preschool
When? April 14 - 18
Where? 22 Bridgeport Road W. , Waterloo
Contact Info: Call 519-884-3400 or email waterloo.preschool@gmail.com.
Little Mountain Parent Participating Preschool
What?
Come see us in action, bring your child, tell a friend!
When? April 24, 9 - 11:30am
Where? 29 Westmount Rd. S., Waterloo (in the basement of Mt. Zion Church)
Contact Info: For more information and to register please call Jennifer at 519-747-0456.
2nd Annual Children's Garage Sale
What?
A unique garage sale where all the items are exclusively for children aged six and under. Clothes, toys, books and even maternity clothes will be available with all proceeds going to the Emmanuel Child Care Centre.
When? April 12, 8 - 11am
Where? Emmanuel at Brighton Child Care Centre, 65 Noecker Street, Waterloo
Website: www.emmanuelchildcare.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-886-3610 or email emmchild@emmanuelchildcare.ca.
Spring/Summer Tent Sale
What?
Clearance pricing on spring & summer clothing! All items priced between $3 - $9. Refreshments, treats for kids and daily door prizes! Please join us!
When? Thursday April 17 - Saturday April 19, 2008 (10am - 5pm)
Where? The Children's Marketplace Consignment Shop, 255 Tollgate Blvd., Waterloo
Website: www.childrensmarketplace.ca
Contact Info: Call 519-880-9104 or email childrensmarketplace@yahoo.ca.
Blue Skies Yoga
What?
Prenatal Yoga Belly Bonus Class (FREE - April 1, 6-7:30pm); Prenatal Yoga Spring Session (April 8-May 13, 6-7:30pm), Family Yoga Spring Session (April 9 – May 28, 6:30-7:15pm) & Prenatal Partner Yoga Workshop (April 4, 6 - 8pm)
Where? Kitchener & Waterloo
Website: www.blueskiesyoga.com
Contact Info: Call 519-574-1941 or email info@blueskiesyoga.com.
Cambridge Galleries
What?
Various art courses and workshops for children, teens and adults
When? The Spring session begins April 19, 2008.
Where? 1 North Square, Cambridge
Website: www.cambridgegalleries.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-621-0460 or email galleriesinfo@cambridgegalleries.ca.
Great Lakes Music Together
What?
You and your child or children will experience 45 minutes of pure fun whilst we sing, dance, chant, explore music and play-a-long (lots of fun) together in a rich musical environment. Children (and adults) flourish in our non-pressurised and non-performance orientated classes; children are not required to sit still; rather, they are encouraged to respond spontaneously to the musical environment.
When? The Spring session runs from April 7 - June 23.
Where? St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Kitchener & Guelph Youth Music Centre
Website: www.greatlakesmusictogether.com
Contact Info: Call 519-342-4764 or email sashamusic@rogers.com.
Kid Fit Cardio Program
What?
A fitness and nutrition program for kids aged 7-14 designed to make any child healthier and more active.
When? The Spring session begins on April 15.
Where? Heritage Martial Arts & Fitness Centre
Website: www.kidfitcardio.com
Contact Info: Call 519-894-6931 or email heritagekarate@on.aibn.com.
Kids Computer Fun
What?
Basic Keyboarding Skills for children ages 6 - 9.
When? The next session begins on April 19.
Where? RIM Park
Website: www.kidscomputerfun.com
Contact Info: Call 519-342-5217 or email Service@kidscomputerfun.com.
Music Together of Kitchener-Waterloo
What?
At Music Together®, we celebrate the joy of family music while developing your child's natural musical ability. Come dance and sing to an African rhythm or a wedding song from the Far East. Let’s rock to a rhyme, play with drums or giant sheets for peek-a-boo!
When? The Spring session runs from April 7 - June 21.
Where? Waterloo, West Kitchener and Cambridge
Website: www.musictogetherofkw.com
Contact Info: Call 519-746-6550 or email mtofkw@bellnet.ca.
Sportball
What?
Various programs to choose from: Junior Sportball, Multi-Sport, Me & My Dad Program, Outdoor Soccer, Parent & Tot Program
When? The session begins on April 7
Where? Breithaupt Centre & RIM Park
Website: www.sportball.ca
Contact Info: Call 1-877-678-5437 or email registration@sportball.ca.
Sportplay
What?
Various programs to choose from: Multi-Sport, Toddler & Parent, Indoor Soccer
When? The spring session begins on March 31
Where? Various locations in Kitchener & Waterloo
Website: www.sportplay.ca
Contact Info: Call 1-866-940-9481 or email registrar@sportplay.ca.
Stretch Your Life Pilates
What?
Prenatal Pilates
When? The next 8-week session begins on April 29 @ 7pm
Where? Stretch Your Life Pilates, 871 Victoria St. N., Kitchener
Website: www.stretchyourlife.com
Contact Info: Call 519-741-1449 or email info@stretchyourlife.com.
Sprockets - Toronto International Film Festival for Children
What?
Now in our 11th year, Sprockets is thrilled to present an extraordinary selection of films and onsite activities guaranteed to engage, inform and delight young minds.
Sprockets offers children ages 3 and up the opportunity to learn about film and cultural perspectives from around the world. All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles which will be read aloud by an experienced reader unless otherwise indicated.
When? April 12 - 18, 2008
Where? Various locations in Toronto
Website: www.sprockets.ca
Contact Info: 416-968-FILM (3456) or email customerrelations@tiffg.ca.
Disclaimer: Although our best efforts go into ensuring that the information on this website is accurate and up to date,
we suggest that you confirm the listings with the event/program organizer
prior to embarking on your journey. All events and dates listed
in this calendar are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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