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May'08 Activities, Events & Programs At a Glance
Please visit the kwkids.com event & program calendar to view all events by the hour!
The Pirates of Penzance Junior
When? May 3 @ 2pm and 7pm
What?
The Pirates of Penzance Junior is being presented by The Singer's Theatre Junior Ensemble and is directed by Gord Davis with Musical Direction from Amanda Brunk.
Where? The King Street Theatre Centre, 36 King Street West, Kitchener
Website: www.kstc.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-571-0928 or email boxoffice@kstc.ca.
Polish Day 2008
When? May 3, 12 - 10pm
What?
A Taste of Polish culture, food and tradition.
Where? Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex
Website: www.polmysl.com/polishday.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-746-6328 or email krystynafreiburger@sympatico.ca.
Spring Fair
When? May 3, 11am - 3pm
What?
Our Spring Fair is a great opportunity to experience our community in action, take part in creative and fun-filled activities, browse through samples of our children's work, and enjoy some simple refreshments. For the younger children, the Kindergarten Faculty host imaginative puppet plays. Crafts for children range from projects suitable for smaller hands and one or two more challenging ones for children aged 10 to 14. Visit the ever popular children's market (where only children may shop) and find lots of small, affordable gifts. Don't forget to pay a visit to Celebrating Sophia (the school's store) for an array of natural toys, crystals, unique books, and arts supplies.
Where? Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph
Website: www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com
Contact Info: Call 519-821-5140 or email info@trilliumwaldorfschool.com.
Heritage and Rare Breeds Livestock Day
When? Sunday, May 4, 10am - 4:30pm
What?
Get your barn coat and boots ready because Doon Heritage Crossroads will be the place to be if you want to spend a day on the farm. This day will include displays of several varieties of heritage and rare breed farm animals, animal demonstrations including sheep dog demonstrations, and horse driving demonstrations as well as lots of hands on activities that the whole family will enjoy. Sponsored by Rare Breeds Canada, this fun and educational day will include something for everyone.
Where? Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon
Contact Info: Please call 519-748-1914 or email rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca.
The Children's Marimba Ensemble
When? Sunday, May 4 @ 5pm
What?
Performing a unique selected repertoire of Guatemalan fokloric, popular and classic music.
Where? First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. East, Kitchener
Contact Info: For more information, please call 519-576-7409 or 519-886-5912.
How to Make Your Own Babyfood Workshop
When? Friday, May 9, 1 - 3pm
What?
Please join Leigh Schwarz of Oh Baby Fitness and Tania Heinemann of Yellowood Nutrition & Wellness for an exciting and informative 2-hour workshop. You will come away with a great booklet containing tips and recipes and you will learn how healthy, easy and economical it is to make your own baby food! Register early to avoid disappointment!
Where? Stanley Park Zehrs Community Room, 1005 Ottawa Street North, Kitchener
Website: www.yellowood.ca/events
Contact Info: Please email info@ohbabyfitness.ca or call 519-220-1519.
Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day
When? Saturday, May 10, 8:30am - 4pm
What?
The Shimano Take a Kid Fishing Day will be held at the Belwood Lake Conservation area just east of the town of Fergus, Ontario. This year will be the fourth year for the event at which we've instructed over 500 children in the joys of fishing.
Where? Belwood Lake Conservation Area (East of the town of Fergus)
Website: www.grandriver.ca/ComingEvents/2008FishDay.pdf
Contact Info: Please email dstrub@grandriver.caa or call 519-843-2979.
Mom Rides Free
When? Saturday, May 10 from 10am - 4:30pm
What?
To show our appreciation for our mothers, on Saturday, May 10, all mothers accompanied by their children or families, no matter how big or how small, ride FREE! All mothers will also be entered into a draw.
Where? Waterloo Station, 10 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo
Website: www.steam-train.org/WCR/events.htm
Contact Info: Please call 519-885-2297 or email waterloocentralrailway@steam-train.org.
Honeyfest 2008
When? Saturday, May 10 from 10am - 4pm
What?
What is Honeyfest? 1) A FREE day for families; 2) A day of activities, crafts; 3) Observation Hives with an interpreter to tell you what is happening; 4) Get your BEE questions answered. Fundraisers at Honeyfest: 1) MS Society will be running the Spin-the-wheel activity (everyone wins a prize); 2) FoodBank donations accepted; 3) Lunch fundraiser for Kits for 3rd world children’s school supplies.
Where? Hergott Cider Mill, 928 Erb St. W., Waterloo
Website: www.hergotts.com
Contact Info: For more information please call 519-885-2306.
English High Tea Mother's Day Party!
When? Sunday, May 11 from 1 - 3pm & 3:30 - 5pm
What?
In our bright, relaxing studio we will kick off the party by serving delicate cucumber sandwiches, followed by delicious English scones with scrumptious strawberry jam and clotted cream. The party wouldn't be complete without English Breakfast tea to cleanse the palate!
Where? The Art Studios at Luci's MudHouse, 22 Regina St. N., Waterloo
Website: www.lucismudhouse.com
Contact Info: Call 519-747-2155 or email helen@lucismudhouse.com.
Royalty, Treasures And Treats - Opening Weekend
When? Victoria Day Weekend, Saturday, May 17 to Monday, May 19 - 1 pm to 5 pm
What?
A scavenger hunt will spice up your visit to the boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King. Look carefully at our treasures and the decorations in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. Answer curious questions and receive a tasty treat and a prize.
Where? Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener
Website: www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/woodside
Contact Info: Call 519-571-5684 or email ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca.
Victoria Day Celebrations
When? Monday, May 19 - 8:30am to 4 pm
What?
Pancake breakfast (7am start), children's activities, parade, hot-air balloon rides, antique cars and tractors.
Where? New Dundee Park, New Dundee
Contact Info: Please call 519-696-3254 for more information.
Fan Appreciation Day
When? Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 12 - 4pm
What?
It’s all about food, fun and hockey on King Street! Play some Sony PlayStation hockey games, learn about the benefits of keeping your hockey equipment clean with Real Clean Gear and sign up the kids in a Kitchener Minor Hockey summer program. The Children’s Museum and Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery will also be on-site with hockey inspired crafts and activities! PLUS, get your cartoon caricature done and listen to some great live music by Tyler Schwende & Mike Schatz. Also, enjoy FREE food samples from some of downtown Kitchener’s finest restaurants including: • 20 King • AM Africa • Artbar • Boa Nova • Classic Indian • Classicos • Exhibit Cafe • Rum Runner • The Cake Box • The Still *** The King Street Theatre Centre will also be showing a short film showcasing highlights from the 2003 Memorial Cup (the year the Kitchener Rangers won)!
Where? King Street (between Ontario and Queen), Kitchener
Contact Info: Please email christina.mazza@kitchener.ca.
16th Annual Emergency Services Muster, Games and Parade
When? May 24, 10am - 4:30pm
What?
Let the bells clang and the sirens wail as Doon Heritage Crossroads in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Fire Departments in the Region of Waterloo and the Waterloo Region EMS hosts the 16th Annual Emergency Services Muster, Games and Parade. Visitors and enthusiasts can enjoy a fired-up day that will feature antique and modern fire trucks, police cars and ambulances, fire safety demonstrations, fire game competitions between fire fighters, and a parade of historical equipment. A great event for families and individuals of all ages!
Where? Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon
Contact Info: Please call 519-748-1914 or email rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca.
Kermesse (Spring Carnival)
When? Saturday, May 24; 11am - 4pm (rummage sale from 10 am to noon)
What?
Featuring: rummage sale (10 a.m. to noon) - organized by the Association des Francophones de Kitchener-Waterloo ((www.afkw.org), hand-made, traditional children’s games and crafts, children’s entertainment, book exchange (bring a book, take a book!), popular French & Quebecois culinary favourites, duch as 'merguez-frites' ('merguez' is a spicy sausage, and 'frites' are french fries!)
Where? École l’Harmonie (French Public) School ground, 158 Bridgeport Rd. East, Waterloo
Website: vpna.blogspot.com
Contact Info: Please call 519-748-1914 or email vermontparkneighbours@gmail.com.
Early Childhood and the Impacts of 'Media'
When? Tuesday, May 27, 7 - 9pm
What?
Join our Early Childhood Faculty inexploring this subject based on the insights and perspectives of Waldorf Education. Please call to register.
Where? Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph
Website: www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com
Contact Info: Call 519-821-5140 or email info@trilliumwaldorfschool.com.
A Promise is a Promise
When? May 28 – 30 at 9:30am, 11am and 2pm & on May 31st at 2pm and 7pm
What?
This truly Canadian Children's show comes to us from Geordie Productions in Montreal and is based on a story by Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak.
When young Inuit fishing girl Allashua makes a terrible promise to the legendary monsters the Qallupilluit, it takes the quick thinking of her parents to save her family and keep her promise.
Where? The King Street Theatre Centre, 36 King Street West, Kitchener
Website: www.kstc.ca
Contact Info: Please call 519-571-0928 or email boxoffice@kstc.ca.
Bring Your Child Session at SupperWorks!
When? Saturday, May 31 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.
Family Water Festival
When? May 31, 10am - 4:30pm
What?
Do you know how much water you use when you take a five minute shower? How much water does the average Canadian use per day? Do you know how much water it takes to process one quarter pound of hamburger or manufacture one new automobile? The entire family is invited to the Family Water Festival to discover the answers to these questions and more. There will be door prizes, household water saving tips and gadgets, and a hands-on good time at this interactive event that is educational and fun for the whole family.
Where? Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
Website: www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon
Contact Info: Please call 519-748-1914 or email rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca.
ANNIE Jr. by KW Children's Drama Workshop
When? May 30 @ 7pm; May 31 @ 2pm & 7pm; 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.
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? May 4 and 18 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?
Family Sunday. Suitable for ages 4-12 accompanied by an adult.Drop-in from 2-5 pm on Sunday, May 4.
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 Nights & 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.
Parent and Child Program 'Sample Class' at Trillium Waldorf School
When? Monday, May 12, 9am - Noon
What?
Sample our joyful, warm and nurturing morning program for a parent with child from birth to preschool-age. Please call to register.
Where? Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria Road North, Guelph
Website: www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com
Contact Info: Call 519-821-5140 or email info@trilliumwaldorfschool.com.
Circle R Ranch Open House!
When? Sunday, May 25, 2 - 4pm
What?
Circle R Ranch is pleased to invite your family to our annual Summer Camp Open House! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our horses, tour the property and see why Circle R Ranch is celebrating 43 years of camping excellence!
Where? Circle R Ranch, 3017 Carriage Road, Delaware, ON N0L 1E0
Website: www.circlerranch.ca
Contact Info: Call 877-844-8738 or email info@circlerranch.ca.
K-W Baby & Toddler Show
When? Saturday, May 24 from 10am - 5pm & Sunday, May 25 from 10am - 4pm
What?
Come meet many family-friendly businesses (including kwkids.com) in one place!
Where? Bingemans Conference Centre, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
Website: www.kwbabyandtoddlershow.com
Contact Info: Call 519-744-1555 or email twofeetup@rogers.com.
Blue Skies Yoga
What?
Kids' Yoga Journeys for 3-6 year olds (May 15 - June 19); Prenatal Yoga (May 27 - July 1); Nesting Network Baby & Me Yoga (May 16 - June 20)
Where? Kindermusik Cambridge & Affinity for Women's Health in Kitchener
Website: www.blueskiesyoga.com
Contact Info: Call 519-574-1941 or email info@blueskiesyoga.com.
Friday After School Kids Pottery Classes
What?
This 6-week stoneware pottery course lets children come and get dirty, while laughing and playing. They learn how express their creativity using various handbuilding/wheelthrowing techniques in an open and playful environment. Each class includes drumming, dancing, story time and playing games. The children go home happy, tired and dirty!
When? Spring session starts: May 02/08 - June 13/08 (5:30 - 7:30pm)
Where? Majestic Mud Pottery Studio, 141 Whitney Place #25, Kitchener
Website: www.majesticmud.com
Contact Info: Call 519-593-2323 or email majesticmud@irisnet.ca.
Stretch Your Life Pilates
What?
Mommy & Me Pilates
When? The next 6-week session begins on May 1 @ 10:15am
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.
So You Think You Can Danz?
What?
An 8-week after school hip hop dance workshop for kids and youth of all ages! ($5/participant per class)
When? This 8-week workshop begins on May 5 (4 - 5 pm). The workshop can be joined at any time.
Where? Waterloo Community Arts Centre, 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo
Website: www.nerudaproductions.com
Contact Info: Call 519-502-9677 or email info@nerudaproductions.com.
Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival
What?
Join us at the 3rd annual Toronto Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park. Celebrate achievements in Canadian transportation. Experience vintage aircraft, jets, airliners, aircraft flights, flight simulators and classic cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, vintage motorcycles, trucks, workshops and more family fun.
When? May 24-25, 2008 (10am - 6pm)
Where? Downsview Park (Keele St. & Hwy 401)
Website: www.torontowingsandwheels.com
Contact Info: For tickets or information, please visit their website or call 416-49-WINGS.
Mommy Made: A Celebration of Milton Women in Business
What?
Come out and shop, get information and enjoy! This event is promoting women from the Milton area who are showcasing their products and services. All Ages are welcome. Complimentary coffee, juice and tasty Yummy Cakes Bakery sampling.
When? May 31, 2008 from 10am - 3pm
Where? Milton Sports Centre (Rear Entrance)- Banquet Hall, 605 Santa Maria Blvd (Ontario/ Derry)
Website: www.bydesigngifts.ca
Contact Info: Please call 416-273-8834 or email info@bydesigngifts.ca.
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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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