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Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region : The Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region is a collaborative of agencies that provides wrap-around, seamless services to victims of domestic violence - all from a single location.
The Children's Needs Distribution
Centre - call (519)745-9461
for an appointment. Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Road West,
Kitchener.
Basic Needs Guide -
written by the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo, helps
provide individuals with connections to vital resources within your
community. http://www.waterlooregion.org/basic/
2003 City of Kitchener Black Book
- contains valuable information
about services available in the community. Published by the City
of Kitchener, much of the information refers to services available
in Kitchener. Call (519) 741-2323 for your free copy. Web site
coming soon.
Information Cambridge North Dumphries -
provides information and referral to individuals, agencies and businesses
regarding social services, recreation, government, housing, child
care and other related community services - http://www.informationcnd.org
Guide to Community Resources for
Refugees and Other Newcomers to Kitchener-Waterloo -
http://www.kwmc.on.ca
Guides to Activities in Waterloo Region
- Growing Up in Grand River
- A comprehensive listing of family events available in Waterloo
Region. Copies are available at your local libraries or Ontario
Early Years Centres. Web
site coming soon.
- St. Agatha Strawberry Fest,
St. Agatha Community Centre, just off Erbs Rd West in the heart
of St. Agatha. June 18, 2005 8 AM to 4 PM
Pancake breakfast kicks off a day of children's games and activities,
Strawberry Lane vendors with crafts and items for sale, strawberry
pie baking contest and winning pies auction, talent show, beverage
garden, antique car show, baseball/hockey radar contest, silent
auction and raffle, BBQ lunch, strawberry pies, strawberries and
more strawberries. Call 699-6063 for information.
- Cambridge
Times Around the Town Guide
- City
of Cambridge Summer Activities Guide
- The
Record Community Events Calendar offers multitude of events
taking place in Waterloo Region.
- City
of Kitchener Community Calendar
- City
of Waterloo This area is for events which are occurring in
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; are open to the general public;
- New
Hamburg Independant Community Calendar
- Waterloo
Chronicle Community Calendar
Free Activities in Waterloo Region
Today's
Parent Craft Corner - a place to find fun and creative craft
ideas for you and your child. Check out their featured Craft of
the Month, plus find more great projects.
Ontario
Summer Games call 880-9247
-Kitchener-July
-free admission with exception of opening ceremonies.
Cambridge
Galleries
621-0460.The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
-25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, 746-1882
The
Walter Bean Grand River Trail
-Trail through West Montrose, Waterloo, and Kitchener.
Cambridge Heritage River Trails
-740-4681 ext. 4229
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Elmira, Ontario
April
Waterloo County and Area Quilt Festival
May
St. Clements-699-5628
Fresh
Ayr Festival
June
The Fresh Ayr Festival is an annual celebration of spring, set in
the heart of the Village of Ayr. This is a community-supported event
includes art, music, face painting, three-legged races, bike decorating
and rodeo, vintage car show and findshing derby. It is held annually
on the third Saturday of June.
Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
July
Stage locations Caroline St, and Erb St.,Regina St., and William
St. E/Erb St (adjacent to Waterloo City Hall) 886-2375 or 8851921.
Waterloo
Busker Carnival
August
King St. Uptown Waterloo between William St, and Erb St.
-747-8769
Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival
-September
656-2400 or 656-2078
Kitchener
Farmers Market (downtown) open Saturday 6:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.,
Wednesday (June to September) 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
St. Jacobs Farmers Market
-Thursday and Saturday year round 7:00a.m. - 3: 30p.m.
-Tuesday summer marker (June to Labour Day) 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
-Where Weber St. and King St. N. meet, just north of Waterloo
Waterloo Farmer’s Market
-Saturday year round 7:00a.m. - 2p.m.
-Where Weber St. and King St. N. meet, just north of Waterloo
Cambridge Farmers’ Market
-40 Dickson St., Cambridge, 740-4680, ext 4252
-open Saturdays year round from 6:00a.m. - 1:00p.m., Wednesdays
May to September
Tim
Horton’s Free Skates and Swims
During Christmas Holidays Tim Horton’s sponsor’s free
skates (schedule available at Tim Horton’s locations). During
Summer Holidays Tim Horton’s sponsors free swims (schedule
available at Tim Horton’s locations). For a calendar of swims
click link above.
Free
Ice Skating in Front of Kitchener City Hall and Victoria Park
(weather permitting). Skate schedule
Kitchener
Public Library
-Kitchener Public Library hosts many low cost activities throughout
the year including free films and various children's programs.
Waterloo
Public Library host a Family Fun Day and many other exciting
events. Vist their site.
Cambridge
Libraries and Galleries
Tooney Tuesdays-Children's entertainment
In front of Kitchener City Hall
Tuesday evenings in July
Kidspark-Family entertainment
-Victoria Park Kitchener
-August 21 & 22
Doon Skatium Mobile Skatepark
-open each weeknight from 6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m.
Chandler-Mowat After 4 Program
-evening program for youngsters and teens of any age.
Crafts, outdoor activities, hanging out, and fun!
Starts in July and runs from 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m., Monday to Friday
Kitchener
/ Waterloo YMCA
Other Activities
-watch children's (siblings)
school games
-plant some seeds in a window box or pot and watch them grow
-visit a maple syrup bush in the spring
-attend a cat, dog, or horse show
-watch a local band practice e.g.: pipe bands at the Armoury locations,
Salvation Army bands, etc.
-attend the Mill Race Festival in Cambridge, Civic weekend in August
-bike on trails
-watch a minor sports game: soccer, baseball, and hockey
-play in a park
-watch a parade
-make a scrap book
-visit a book store
-watch fireworks at designated parks during National, and Civic
holidays
-toboggan down a safe hill
-go on a picnic
-play a board game at the park
-play chess in front of Kitchener City Hall
-go to see antique cars when they come to your mall, park, etc.
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