Upcoming Community Events
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
February 6 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dixon Street, Cambridge, ON
Using collage techniques, specialty papers, beads, ornaments and other embellishments children will create beautiful, unique Valentines cards. Valentines snacks and drinks too! With art educator April Tremblay.
Telephone: 519-740-4681
Website: http://www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca
$15 (Members $13)
Ice & Snow Sculpting Contest
Call to register or register online by Wednesday, February 3rd. Judging takes place Saturday, February 6th, 2010 , 9 a.m.,
Sunshine Foundation’s Ice/Show Sculpting Contest is taking place in Waterloo-Wellington Region this winter! Contestants can create a unique sculpture in their yards to celebrate the winter season and to raise funds for the Waterloo-Wellington branch of the Sunshine Foundation.
Website: http://www.sunshine.ca
Telephone: 1-800-461-7935 ext.229
Minimum donation of $10
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
January 23 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Pre-registration is required. Call to set up appointment or Visit website, Located at Conservation Road (formerly Steeles Avenue) and Guelph Line, 5 km. south of Highway 401 and 15 km. north of the Q.E.W.
Discover the magic of winter at night, the snow illuminated by moonlight and the stars bright in the night sky. Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through this beautiful landscape. The evening will end with a fireside gathering and tasty hot chocolate.
Website: http://www.conservationhalton.on.ca/events.cfm?itemid=7706
Telephone: 905-854-0234
Adults $15.00/Seniors and Children (age 8-14) $10.00
Guys ‘N’ Dolls Square Dance Club
February 19 2010, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Luke’s Lutheran Church
317 Franklin St. Kitchener
Why not join us for some fun, fitness and fellowship? Grab a partner and try something new like Square Dancing!
Website: http://www.swosda.ca/GuysNDolls.htm
Telephone: 519-662-1445
$12/couple
Uptown Waterloo 6th Annual Ice Dogs Festival
February 21 2010, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Uptown Waterloo, Regina Street Parking lot (Regina St. And Willis Way)
Come embrace the winter weather with fun activities such as ice sculptures, an ice maze, dog sled races, pet look-a-like contests, children’s crafts and activities and much more! Dogs are Welcome!
Website: http://www.icedogsfestivalwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-885-1921
Free
Ongoing Community Events
Belmont Park Outdoor Rink
Weather Permitting January to late February, Hours vary depending on day and number of volunteers. Please call the number below., 285 Belmont Ave West, Kitchener, Intersection/Landmark: @ Victoria St. S.
Want a family day out? Come join us at the outdoor rink for some exercise and fun
Website: http://www.kwkids.com/LocalAttractions.aspx
Telephone: 519-741-2389
Free
Conestoga Horse Back Adventures
January through to February, Call to set up a sleigh ride!, 535 Northfield Drive E. Waterloo
Come join us for a wagon or sleigh ride for up to 15 adults – it’s a great way to get out and enjoy the sun or snow without worrying about having to steer the horses! Don’t worry, we’re well trained drivers. Our large wagon and sleigh can hold up to 15 adults or up to 20 children with a few adults.
Be sure to dress in WARM CLOTHING on the sleigh!
Telephone: 519-888-6503
Website: http://www.horsebackadventures.ca/
Varies depending on number of people. Check out the website for more details!
Kitchener Market Kids’ Hop with Erick Traplin!
Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Kitchener Market, 300 King Street East, Kitchener, ON
Your Kitchener Market is full of ‘wiggles’ and ‘giggles’ every Tuesday morning between 11am and noon. Bring the kids down for FREE children concerts full of singing, dancing and great fun with our regular entertainers Dan the Music Man, Erick Traplin, Richard Knetchel and Ronno!
Telephone: 519-741-2287
Website: http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/market_upcoming_events.htm
Free
Family Sunday
Sunday features new and inspiring activities for the whole family. Discover current exhibitions through interactive activities, create imaginative artwork, listen to a story, and participate in drama games. (For children ages 4 – 12 accompanied by an adult.) Go online to register.
Website: http://www.kwag.ca
Phone: 519-579-5860
Free!
Winter Expo 2010
The City of Waterloo is welcoming the winter season with lots of fun weekend activities in the Waterloo Public Square. Activities will include a variety of different sports. Each event will include free shows, demonstrations and lessons. It will be snowboarding and skiing, sponsored by Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort. This will include ski fittings, a chance to meet Olympic ski athletes and extreme sports demonstrations.
http://www.waterloo.ca/publicsquare
Free
I Support IBD
Help us improve the lives of people with Crohn’s and colitis. More than 200,000 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, commonly referred to as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). In Canada, every year more than 9,200 people, including children, are diagnosed with these diseases that affect the digestive system.
You can help! Log-on to http://www.IsupportIBD.ca to learn more about IBD and show your support by signing the Crohn’s and Colitis Declaration.
Saturday Entertainment
Every Saturday!, 11am to 1pm, Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E. Kitchener
Enjoy performances by local musicians performing international tunes, jazz, country, oldies or classic rock.
Admission is free
Centreville-Chicopee ESL Cafe
The Centreville-Chicopee ESL Cafe is a group for anyone who wants to practice speaking English, learn about Canadian society and meet other newcomers in the community. It costs $1 per week to participate. Babysitting is provided. For more information, please call the Centreville-Chicopee Community Centre at 519-741-2490.
$1
FibroMoves
KW Fibromyalgia Support Group! Ongoing event beginning January 5, 2009! Are you struggling to work while coping with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Get some relief by trying our new evening FibroMoves warm water therapy classes. Mondays 8-9pm at Forest Heights warm pool and Thursday 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Breithaupt warm pool. These are in addition to our regular 4pm classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Breithaupt; Tuesday and Thursday at Forest Heights. For more information call 519-742-7984 or Sandy 519-741-0744.
Dinosaurs, Rocks, Minerals and More
Open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Earth Sciences Museum, University of Waterloo, Waterloo
For details, call 519-888-4567.
Free
Grand River Badminton Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sunnyside Public School, 1042 Weber St. E., Kitchener
Non-profit community badminton play program; bring own rackets. Call 519-208-7688
$5 per visit or seasonal membership available
