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June'08 Activities, Events & Programs At a Glance
Please visit the kwkids.com event & program calendar to view all events by the hour!
St. Jacobs Reptile Expo
When? Sunday, June 1 from 10am to 4pm
What?
The St. Jacobs Reptile Expo features a wide variety of reptile breeders, dealers, retail stores, rescues and educational groups from all over Southern Ontario with many unique animals for sale and display. Fun for the whole family!
Where? Woolwich County Community Center, 31 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs
Website: www.reptileexpo.co.nr
Contact Info: Please call 519-884-0246 or email stjacobs_reptile_expo@yahoo.ca for more information.
ANNIE Jr. by KW Children's Drama Workshop
When? June 1 @ 2pm
What?
Little Orphan Annie lives in an orphanage, in 1933 New York city, when the United States is in the middle of the Great Depression. With her friends, the other orphans, Annie dreams of finding a home and loving parents. Grace Farrell, Billionaire Oliver Warbucks’ private secretary, comes to find an orphan to stay with him & the tyrannical supervisor, Miss Hannigan tries to prevent her from choosing Annie. The spunky, red-haired, Annie sets out on an awesome harum-scarum adventure with her dog Sandi, that has her turning “It’s a HardKnock Life” into “the Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow” type of life, when she finally finds a loving home!
Where? Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-725-3586 Ext. 1 or email info@kwdramakids.ca.
Free Prenatal Health Fair
When? Tuesday, June 3 from 5 - 8pm
What?
Prenatal health fairs are designed for parents planning a pregnancy in the future and for parents in early pregnancy. They offer over fifty displays, mini workshops, videos, pamphlets to take home, and access to care providers who will answer your questions. Future parents will learn how a healthy pregnancy helps build a healthy baby. Prenatal Health Fairs are presented throughout Waterloo Region every four months.
Where? Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/ph
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-883-2308.
Community Family Safety Day
When? Saturday, June 7 from 10am to 2pm
What?
Community Family Safety Day
Where? RCSS Cooking School, RCSS Cooking School, Kitchener
Website: www.superstore.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-745-5589 or email wavey.mckenzie@loblaw.ca for more information.
HMN 5K Run/1K Walk
When? Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 10:30
What?
Come join in the fun at the 2nd Annual HMN 5K Run/1K Walk in support of Hildegard Marsden Cooperative Day Nursery, a not-for-profit daycare located on the north University of Waterloo campus. Register on the Running Room website at www.events.runningroom.com before May 16 for Early Bird rates! Registration includes: Free lunch Free t-shirt Draw prizes Fun family activities: • bouncy castle • children’s musical entertainer, Music with Brian • fire truck from the Waterloo Fire Department (subject to availability) • Pounce De Lion, UW mascot • Tex, Kitchener Rangers mascot • visit from the Lions Club guide dog puppies • and more!
Where? HMN building on north UW campus, See UW map at www.uwaterloo.ca/map/map_bw.pdf
Website: www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=3523
Contact Info: Please call 519-888-4567 ext. 35437 or email s4reid@uwaterloo.ca for more information.
Make Your Own Baby Food Workshop
When? Friday, June 13 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
What?
Learn how and when to start solids with your baby and various ways to prepare and store your own nutritious foods! This fun and interactive workshop is instructed by a Registered Dietitian who will answer all your questions and show you how easy and affordable it is to make your own baby food. Your baby will love it!
Where? Zehrs Community Room, Guelph
Website: www.inniesandouties.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-569-7570 or email trish@inniesandouties.ca.
Grand Opening, Fire Station #7
When? Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:30am - 3pm
What?
Please join us for the Grand Opening of our new fire hall. Free fire truck tours, Big Bouncy, home fire extinguisher checks (bring yours), visit from Sparky the Fire Dog. Charity BBQ and souvenier clothing for sale.
Where? Kitchener Fire Department, 1440 Huron Rd., Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-741-2496 or email john.coish@city.kitchener.ca.
Bring Your Child Session at SupperWorks!
When? Saturday, June 14 @ 1pm & June 28 @ 10am
What?
Bring the little ones out to experience the fun in our kitchen! At our 'Bring Your Child' Sessions, the kids are by your side helping to scoop, mix and assemble your meals. Enjoy coffee, juice and nut-free treats while you prepare your meals together. The parents say their kids just love eating the dishes they made themselves here at SupperWorks. It will take a about an hour to make 6 full sized meals. Each meal serves 4-6 people, and can be split into 12 meals that serve 2-3 people. Due to popular demand we have added a second 'Bring Your Child' Session to each month!
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.
City of Waterloo Open House
When? Saturday, June 21 from 10am - 3pm
What?
Come out and learn about some of the services the city provides. Tour the Service Centre Yards and Green House. Free popcorn, refreshments, balloons, and face painting. Charity BBQ.
Where? City of Waterloo Service Centre Yards, 265 Lexington Court, Waterloo
Fire Headquarters Open House
When? Sunday, June 22 from 10am until 3pm
What?
Please join us for an open house at Fire Department Headquarters. This free family event includes give aways for children, fire station tours, fire trucks tours, Sparky the Fire Dog, free home fire extinguisher checks (bring yours), Big Bouncy, Fire Safety House, Face Painting (for fee), Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course, Charity BBQ and souvenier clothing for sale.
Where? Kitchener Fire Department, 270 Strasburg Rd. (@ Ottawa St.), Kitchener
Contact Info: Please call 519-741-2496 or email john.coish@city.kitchener.ca.
Celebrate Summer with Waterloo Potters' Workshop!
When? Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 10am - 4pm
What?
Celebrate Summer with our wheel demonstrations, children's community pot, guided tours, famous sales of "Seconds" donated by the members in support of local charities.
Where? Waterloo Potters' Workshop, Waterloo Park, Young Street Entrance, Off Piper and Rose Street
Website: www.waterloopotters.ca/
Contact Info: For more information please contact Harriet Falk at 519-744-2927.
Fresh Ayr Festival
When? Saturday, June 21 from 8am - 4pm
What?
Come to the Village of Ayr and celebrate "Spring is in the Ayr" with us - listen to music, visit artisan and crafters booths, view art from the Youth Art Contest, listen to three finalists compete for Ayr Idol, participate in the Pet Show, join the children's area and come and see the many events and demonstrations.
Where? Victoria Park (Village of Ayr), Off Piper and Rose Street
Website: www.freshayrfestival.com
Contact Info: Please email info@freshayrfestival.com for more information.
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? June 1 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.
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
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.
Waterloo Co-Op Preschool
What? Looking for an excellent program for your toddler or preschooler? Waterloo Co-Operative Preschool invites you to see for yourself what we have to offer to you and your family. Drop by with your kids at our Open House and see the Preschool in action!
When? Toddler Program (18 mths +): June 4 & 5 (9:15-11:15am). Preschool Program (30 mths +): June 5 (12:45-3:00pm); June 6 (9:00-11:15am).
Where? 22 Bridgeport Road W. , Waterloo
Website: www.waterloopreschool.org
Contact Info: Call 519-884-3400 or email waterloo.preschool@gmail.com.
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London International Children's Arts Festival
What?
Our festival adventure brings diverse and rich theatre, puppetry, storytelling, music and dance. If you're feeling creative, experience our intimate and challenging workshops.
When? June 4th to 7th, 2008
Where? Various locations in London
Website: www.londonchildfest.com
Contact Info: Please call 519-645-6739 or email info@londonchildfest.com.
Fifteenth Annual Donkey Day
What?
Each year, on the second Sunday in June, the DSC hosts its annual fundraising event, Donkey Day. Thousands of donkey lovers come together from across Canada and the United States to visit the resident donkeys, learn about humane equine care and positive gentling techniques, take a donkey or pony ride, be entertained by local singers, dancers and story tellers, and lunch on a barbecue picnic at the edge of the sanctuary’s beautiful tree-lined pond.
When? June 8 from 11am to 4pm
Where? The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, 6981 Puslinch Conc. #4, R.R. #6 , Guelph
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca/website/index.php
Contact Info: Please call 519-836-1697 or email info@donkeysanctuary.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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