Thursday, May 18, 2017

Where I've helped

(~*~)
Hello,
My original blog that showed this "B'list" has somehow disappeared from here. So I am redoing it from my note on Facebook. I have also updated this here.

Where I have volunteered/ participated/ collaborated with...

 COMMITTEES:
Tri-Pride (Kitchener):
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5561710562&v=info
NOTES: Started on committee June 2010, and would have continued into 2011.However the event was cancelled in Kitchener, and transferred to Cambridge for music.
This is an important message for those "stuck in the dark ages" about who "you should be allowed to Love".
Meet & Greet, and event(s) pics:
coming soon as I am transfering/ organizing.
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Waterloo Region Earth Hour - Kitchener :
Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=267333354462&v=info
NOTE: Started on committee November 2009, stayed on through to 2011, and included events.
2012: The City of Kitchener took over this event - pics pending here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151473232175608.837373.471492380607&type=3
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~ Waterloo Region I, Scream Horrorfest:
Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6585634211/
Community: https://www.facebook.com/WaterlooRegion.I.ScreamHorrorfest?ref=ts
Note: Started on committee August 2011; including their 2nd annual walk, and my running the Zombie Kar Wazh.
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~ Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association (VPNA):
Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/victoriaparkna/
& https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkwalkers/?ref=br_tf
NOTES: I started as a volunteer organizer for their 2nd neighbourhood festival, joined in for the VPNA Earth Day Clean-Up
Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151560225985654&type=1
& joined as an official member at their annual meeting (November, 2012), where I got nominated as a co-chair for programs.
& Includes:
The Henry Sturm Green Festival:
https://www.facebook.com/HenrySturmGreenFestival/info?ref=br_tf
NOTE: This includes this Festival, the Animate the Trail event, & the 'Goodies In My Hoody' Artist Bazaar. I am the co-chair of the artist bazaar.
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My Committees/ Volunteering Pics:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151335049290608.817986.471492380607&type=3
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OTHER PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEERING:
  I support local activities/ events at various locations throughout the Waterloo Region (and sometimes other Ontario locations), by sharing/ posting thier information on Facebook. As well as attending/ creating events that promote attendance to their activities/ events. I then share the pics taken on both my Facebook main page, and their event posting.
Some include:
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kitchener-Waterloo-Little-Theatre/132155966189?v=info
NOTE: I volunteered during their October Haunted House (kid's version) from 2010-2012, & LOVED it!!! (^^^)
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~ Student Tours Party Buses:
Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calgary-AB/Student-Tours-Party-Buses/110429233217?v=info
NOTE: Volunteered since October 2010 for their "Halloween Club Crawl" - 2010 & 2011.
&
My Halloween Club Crawl pics:
2010: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150648101540608.692489.471492380607&type=3
2011: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151491909580608.840366.471492380607&type=3
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~ Bloomin Earth Festival
Site: http://bloominearth.wordpress.com/ 2012 Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/295838717138136/
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My Pics (2012 pending):  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151473232175608.837373.471492380607&type=3
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~ ZOMBIE WALKS:
Kitchener Zombie Walks:
Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17944744336&v=info
Community:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kitchener-ZoMbie-WAlk/208198539234384?ref=ts
NOTE: WICKED WICKED WICKED to have participated, as it was Kitchener's 1st & 2nd!!! (^^^)
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Waterloo Zombie Walks:
Group/ Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/28942331585/ &
Cambridge Zombie Walks:Group/ Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/114661102024676/
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The Official Toronto Zombie Walk:
Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2327892585&v=info
NOTE: WICKED WICKED WICKED to have participated, as it was T.O.'s 8th!!! (^^^)
&
My Zombie Walks Pics:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150291978060608.535600.471492380607&type=1
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Various Other Community Activities/ Events Attendance & Picture Taking:
 All shared through my 4 pages on Facebook:
Collaborative Endeavors Studio/ CES
Wild Wicked Women - Creative Group/ Collective
Wild Wicked World - v1
Wild Wicked World - v2 - family friendly
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OTHER COLLABORATIONS:
Shakedown Street - Kitchener:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=519015147&v=info
NOTE: WICKED WICKED WICKED... oh, and did I say... WICKED!!!  Collaborated for a Halloween Calendar & an Alternative Models photo shoots DURING his annual B-Day party 2010 & 2011!!! HUGE GRINZZZ!!! (^^^)
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~ J.F. Charmichael School Council
NOTE: Member as of April 2, 2012. I also contributed eco-friendly information, volunteered for the in-school Home Reading support program for students (2012), and received training for the Strong Start program. I have also donated some recycled materials for crafts.
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~ Access Creativity Group
Site: http://www.meetup.com/Access-Creativity/
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~ Various Individuals/ Businesses within my Tri-City area
See my 4 pages on Facebook listed above. 
&
OTHER'S PAGES ON FB:
Give ART a chance... that's all we're saying...:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=333117493113&v=info
NOTE: Since 2009 I have posted artsy stuff there.

More may come... (^&^)

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

TMI - Family Farms

(~*~)
Hello,
   As we start into October, those of us that love this holiday are feeling the Halloween tingles (eagerness sprouts)! I am no stranger to this; as my research has already begun for this year's events, I look forward to having lots of fun with family and friends (eagerness grows). As I attempt to answer the "5 Ws"  - How, what, when, where, and... well you already know that answer. This is my 'Family Farms Fun Findings (F4 - as in quadruple)' so far.:

PUMPKIN PICKING, CORN/ STRAW MAZES, HAUNTED TOURS, & MORE!
+++ NOT in any particular order. +++ 
1. 
Snyder's Family Farm
 936685 Blenheim Rd.;  Bright, ON N0J 1B0         (519) 632-7356/ Fax: (519) 632-7386
Email         farm map   
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WHEN         Attractions         
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Note: Last Updated: Sept.7/ 2011 - I will be updating this soon...
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WHAT's There:
~ Fear Farm @ 7-10pm
Fri.& Sat.: Oct.5&6, 12,&13,19&20,
& Thurs.-Sun.: Oct.25-28
Tickets: $22+HST
Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
COUPON: http://www.fearfarm.ca/coupon.html
More info.: http://www.fearfarm.ca/tickets.html
NO sales after 10pm, & NO pets.
12+ recommended. Ages 5-14  must be accompanied by an adult (at all times).
Includes:
+ Trail of Darkness Hayride (over 30 acres):
Oct.15(ish)-Oct.31
Ages 10+ recommended.
- Corn mazes
- Numerous haunted scenes
& - Haunted woods
Night Stalkers:
- Haunted courtyard
- Corn field
- Carnival
& - Forest
+ Barn of Fear: Haunted barn
~ Pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, & picnic area.
~ Pony rides, & petting zoo
~ B-Day parties, & School tours
&
~ Fall Festival Events:
- Pick your own pumpkins
- 16 fun family activities
Open 5 weekends every year, including Thanksgiving Monday!
Christmas Tree Sales:
Start the first weekend of December.
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DIRECTIONS:
http://www.fearfarm.ca/directions.html (zoom-able map incl.)
20 mins. W of  the Tri-Cities (just outside of Ayr)
Take Hwy 7/8 to Trussler Rd. Turn R at Hwy 97 (Cedar Creek Rd.) and Blenheim Rd.
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2. NOTE: Last updated in 2012. I will be updating this soon also.
Site dates a 2012 copyright:
Nauman Farm
http://www.naumanfarm.com/nauman-farm-pumpkin-patch.htm
3250 Hessen Strasse R.R. #1
St. Clements, ON
519-699-5524/ Email: hnauman@sgci.com 
WHEN:
Sept.15-Oct.31
Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm.
WHAT's There:
~ Corn Maze (10 acres approx.):
Mon.-Fri. $5
Incl. fun area - straw play is not open.
Sat. & Sun. $6
Combo with fun area Sat. $9
Groups of 10+ may pre-book ANY evening & stay past normal farm hours.
~ Fun Area:
Weekdays: $3 admin.
Combo for $5 with corn maze.
&
Sat & Sun. $5 (hrs: 9am-4pm)
 Combo for $9 with corn maze.
Includes: Rope maze, straw jump, straw mountain, beam swing, sand pit, 2 new giant tube slides, and:
~ Pumpkin Launcher
Sept.15-Oct.31 Weekends ONLY
9am-4pm
Buy your pumpkins (small fee), and load them into the slingshots!!!
Slingshots rates:
3 shots $2, or 10 shots $5 (weekends only)
~ Tractor-pulled hay rides
~ Honey from hives on the farm
~ Pre-picked produce
~ Gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, & picnic area

~ School tours
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DIRECTIONS:
http://www.naumanfarm.com/nauman-farm-directions.htm
7 km west of Waterloo.
From Weber Street and Benjamin Road
Follow Benjamin Rd. to the end at the 'T' intersection. Turn to the right onto Kressler Rd. Immediately turn to the left on Hessen Strasse. Go 1 km to #3250 Hessen Strasse on the left.
Signs are posted during the season guiding you from Weber St. and Benjamin Rd. to the farm.
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3. No date of copyright/ updated date found:
Shantzholm Family Farm (Shantzholm Pumpkins)
 1544 Bleams Road, R.R. #2
 Petersburg, ON N0B 2H0
(519) 634-5252
Email: info@shantzholmpumpkins.ca.
 WHEN:
Sept.15-Nov.1 Mon.-Sat. @ 8-8pm; Sun. 12-6pm



WHAT's There:
~ Pumpkins:
For sale in the shop or farm stand
Patch-pick in the field
Pie
~ Corn maze
~ Small Straw maze 
&



~ Farm animals
~ Produce for purchase:
Pumpkins, gourds, squash, ornamental corn, straw bales (3 sizes), corn stalks.
~ Concessions / refreshment stand, and porta-potties.
Snack Shack open weekends in October, 
featuring fresh Shantzholm Pumpkin Pies for purchase.
&
~ School tours & Groups are welcome, but please call ahead to book. 
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DIRECTIONS:
http://www.shantzholmpumpkins.ca/Directions.php
Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1544+Bleams+Road,+N0B+2H0,+Canada&hl=en 
Approx. 12 km W of K/W
+ From Kitchener:
Ottawa St W towards Mannheim - turns into Bleams Road  Go through Mannheim about 2kms. Farm is on the R, just past Mannheim Mennonite Church.
+ From Waterloo:
Hwy 8 W towards Stratford. Take Trussler Rd./ Ira Needles exit & turn L onto Trussler Rd. At the stop sign turn R onto Bleams Rd. Go through Mannheim about 2kms. Farm is on the R, just past Mannheim Mennonite Church.
That's it for now. Thankz (^^^) 
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Some may say my blog lists/ "b'lists" are "too much information (tmi)", but they also are glad it's there if they need it. What's your opinion/ thoughts?
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Until next time,
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Halloween Season - Local Celebrations 2012


~~~ Local Events ~~~

Hello,
As you will notice, some activities/ events listed here have already started/ are per class options. My apologies, as I am a week behind on posting/ doing some things this month. Here's my list of what's going on in our arts & culture community this month and Halloween season.
FREE:
@ Local Locations:
~ Daze of the Dead events
Oct.1–31
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@ Local Cemeteries:
~ Land of the Dead Journeys
Oct.1-31
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@ THE BAY
~ Seasonal Job Fair
Saturday October 13 @ 11-5pm & Sunday October 14 @ 12-5pm
Interested candidates are encouraged to attend the job fair, as interviews will be conducted between those two days.
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@ Local locations:
~ Kick Stress to the Curb – Fall event
End of September to Oct.31st
Attend one or more of the local Zombie Walks! 
My Ontario options include: Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, & Toronto. 
~+ ~+ ~+
@ KPL:
~ Family Sundays
Oct.14, & Nov.4/ 12 Drop in @ 1-4pm
Ages 4-12 + adult companion
* Explore the world of art & creativity with exhibitions
* Make one-of-a-kind artwark,
* Take part in drama workshops & games
* Listen to stories read by KPL staff.
New activities each month.
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@ THE KITCHENER MARKET:
~ KPL Kids' Club
Oct.20, Nov.10, & Dec.8 @ 9-11am
Family art, stories, and more.
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@ KWLT
~ Third Annual Haunted House
October 25th-30th
Kid friendly 7-9pm; "Big kids" 9pm +
Donations accepted.
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@ Wherever You Are
~ Frankenstein Friday! [Undead Daze - #3]
Oct.26 @ 12am - 11:59pm.
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@ KW/AG:
~ Contemporary Art 101: Lunchtime Lecture Series
Thursdays Oct.4-Nov.29/ 12 @ 12-12:40pm
Introduction to concepts, themes, and issues eplored in today's art.
BYOLunch & KPL card!
KPL collection of on-site sign-outs avail.
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~ Artist Talk
Oct.17 @ 7-8:30 pm
Meet Ecotopia artist Kate Wilson!!!
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~ Walk the Talk
Oct.28, Nov.25, & Dec.9 @ 2-3pm
Take a tour of our current exhibitions with a trained gallery educator, and meet other art lovers in the community.
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~ Off Topic
Nov.7/ 12 @ 7-9pm
Inspired by the Ecotopia exhibition: Gil Steiler (garden & urban historian) guides us through the history of English, French, & Japanese gardens; and Hillary Abel talks about citizenry & her project.
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WITH FEES:
@ Local locations
~ Undead Daze ['Le Challenge' #1]
Starts OCT.10 - Mental Health Awareness Day
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@ KW/AG:
~ Kid's Studio Art Explorations (ages 6-8)
Oct.2-Nov.6/ 12 Tuesdays @ TIME???]
$75+HST/ 6wks or $15+HST/ class
Explore the 6 elements of art, learn how to look at art in the galleries and how to use the techniques in your own drawing, painting, and sculpture.
The 6 weeks: Line (drawing), Shape (drawing), Colour (painting), Texture (painting), Form (sculpture), & Space (sculpture).
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~ Adult Workshop: Printmaking
Oct.3-Nov.28/ 12 Wednesdays @ 12-2pm
$55+HST/ class (per class option)
Ages 16+; 14 & 15 with an adult companion.
Experiment with printing processes (etching, collagraph, nonotype, & screen), learn composition techniques as you plan & execute 4 unique projects. No class Oct.31.
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~ Adult Workshop: DIY Terrariums
Oct.13 @ 12-2pm
$35+HST
Ages 16+; 14 & 15 with an adult companion.
Build your own miniature garden in glass, with an expert from Sheridan Nurseries to answer houseplant questions.
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~ Kids' Workshop: Artlab
Saturdays Oct.20-Nov.24 $75+HST/ 6wks or $15+HST/ class
Ages 6-8: 12:30-2pm; Ages 9-12: 12:30-4pm
Experiment with new ideas, materials, and techniques.
The 6 weeks: Art that Grows; Pumpkin Creatures; Miniature Cityscapes; Made with Nature; Recycled Art; and Rock, Pets, & Habitats.
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~ Adult Workshop: Flower Arranging
Nov.10/ 12 12-2pm; $35+HST
Ages 16+; 14 & 15 with an adult companion.
Learn how to design (and keep after) a table arrangement/ centerpiece with Lillies White, using fresh winter greens, composition, wiring, and flower insertion. All materials are provided.
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@ The Boat House/ on the way to:
~ The Boat House Caper [Undead Daze - #2]
Oct.20th @ 10:30pm - 2am
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@ Various Clubs on King St.:
~ Kitchener King St. Krawl [Undead Daze - BONUS]
Oct.27th @ 10pm-2am
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@ The Button Factory
~ Scare Fair
Oct.29 @ 1-4pm.
$10/ family (member); $15/ family (non-member)
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@ Club Abstract
~ Halloween Parties
Oct.27, & 31 @ 9pm-2am
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OUT OF TOWN:
@ Elora's Monster Month (incl. Fergus)
~ Halloween Crafts and Activities
Oct.13 @ 12pm-4pm.
at the Museum.
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~ Scare Fair
OCT.19-21/ 12
Fri @ 6-10pm Opening Ceremony; Sat. & Sun. @ Noon-10pm
Admission $7 or free for kids 5 and under.
Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St.
Pre-purchase tickets avail. @ locations in Elora
Also found as:
~ Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo
Oct.6-31
Over 60 large lantern sculptures in the grounds of ECftA.
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~ Monster March Parade
Oct 20 @ 6:30pm
Everyone welcome, just dress up and join in!
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~ Monster Mash Halloween Dance
(courtesy of Village Idiots Productions).
Oct 27 @ no time posted, please check with them if interested. Thankz
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~ Spirit Walks
Oct 25 @ 7-9pm; & 28 @ every 15 mins from 1pm to 4pm.
at the Museum.
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~ Fergus Grand Theatre: Haunted Tea
Oct.20 @ 2-4pm
Sip tea from Bentley’s and listen, if you dare, to some spooky stories. 2-4pm.

I may have missed some here. If you know of any others, please feel free to share in the comments. Thankz
Sincerely,
Trish the Dish (*@^@*)
P.S.
For more local fun:

Family Fun Farms 2012


~~~ FAMILY FUN FARMS ~~~

1. WHERE:
SNYDER'S FAMILY FARM
936685 Blenheim Rd.
Bright, ON N0J 1B0
(519) 632-7356/ Fax: (519) 632-7386/ Email: info@snydersfamilyfarm.com
HOW/ DIRECTIONS:
20 mins. W of the Tri-Cities (just outside of Ayr). Take Hwy 7/8 to Trussler Rd. Turn R at Hwy 97 (Cedar Creek Rd.) and Blenheim Rd.
WHEN:
Sept.20-Oct.31 Sat. & Sun., & Thanksgiving Mon. 10-5pm
WHAT'S THERE:
* Fear Farm 7-10pm
Fri.& Sat.: 5&6, 12&13, 19&20, & Thurs.-Sun.: 25-28
NO sales after 10pm, & NO pets.
Not recommended for under 12. Ages 5-14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Includes:
~ Trail of Darkness Hayride (over 30 acres):
Mid-Oct.-Oct.31; 10+ recommended
Haunted woods, corn mazes, numerous haunted scenes, and walk through the haunted forest.
~ Night Stalkers:
Haunted courtyard, corn field, carnival, and forest.
~ Barn of Fear:
Haunted barn
Also:
* Pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, & picnic area.
* Pony rides, & petting zoo
* B-Day parties
* School tours &
* Christmas tree sales start the first weekend of December.
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2. WHERE:
NAUMAN FARM
3250 Hessen Strasse R.R. #1
St. Clements, ON
519-699-5524/ Email: hnauman@sgci.com
HOW/ DIRECTIONS:
7 km west of Waterloo.
From Weber Street and Benjamin Road
Follow Benjamin Rd. to the end at the 'T' intersection. Turn to the right onto Kressler Rd. Immediately turn to the left on Hessen Strasse. Go 1 km to #3250 Hessen Strasse on the left. Signs are posted during the season guiding you from Weber St. and Benjamin Rd. to the farm.
WHEN:
Sept.15-Oct.31
Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm.
WHAT'S THERE:
* Corn Maze: Across approx. 10 acres.
Mon.-Fri. $5; Incl. fun area - straw play is not open.
Sat. & Sun. $6; Combo with fun area Sat. $9
Groups of 10+ may pre-book ANY evening & stay past normal farm hours.
* Fun Area:
Weekdays: $3 admin.; Combo for $5 with corn maze. &
Sat & Sun. $5 (hrs: 9am-4pm); Combo for $9 with corn maze.
Includes:
* Rope maze
* Straw jump & mountain
* Beam swing
* Sand pit
* 2 new giant tube slides
Also:
* Pumpkin Launcher
Sept.15-Oct.31 Weekends ONLY @ 9am-4pm
Buy your pumpkins (small fee), and load them into the slingshots!!!
Slingshots rates:
3 shots $2, or 10 shots $5
* Tractor-pulled hay rides
* Honey from hives on the farm
* Prepicked produce
* Gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, & picnic area &
* School tours
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3. WHERE:
Shantzholm Family Farm (Shantzholm Pumpkins)
1544 Bleams Road, R.R. #2
Petersburg, ON N0B 2H0
519-634-5252/ Email: info@shantzholmpumpkins.ca.
HOW/ DIRECTIONS:
Approx. 12 km W of K/W
* From Kitchener:
Ottawa St W towards Mannheim - turns into Bleams Road Go through Mannheim about 2kms. Farm is on the R, just past Mannheim Monnonite Church.
* From Waterloo:
Hwy 8 W towards Stratford. Take Trussler Rd./ Ira Needles exit & turn L onto Trussler Rd. At the stop sign turn R onto Bleams Rd. Go through Mannheim about 2kms. Farm is on the R, just past Mannheim Monnonite Church.
WHEN:
Sept.15-Nov.1 Mon.-Sat. @ 8-8pm; Sun. 12-6pm
WHAT'S THERE:
Pumpkins:
For sale in the shop or farmstand
Patch-pick in the field
Pie
Also:
*Corn, & small Straw maze
* Pie
* Concessions / refreshment stand
* Porta-potties
* Farm animals
* Produce for purchase: pumpkins, gourds, squash, ornamental corn, straw bales (3 sizes), corn stalks. Snack Shack open weekends in October, featuring fresh Shantzholm Pumpkin Pies for purchase. &
* School tours & Groups are welcome, but please call ahead to book.

Enjoy, and feel free to share with us where ya went & what you did.
Sincerely,
Trish the Dish (*@^@*)
P.S.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Goodies... Artist Bazaar - General Info. (short)




Community engagement opportunities are important keys
to keeping communities accessible, informed, safe, and strong.
These city wide celebrations are no exceptions.
Sunday JUNE 2, 2013 from 1-5pm
Celebrating along the Iron Horse Trail:
The Animate the Trail event
http://www.animatethetrail.ca
+The Henry Sturm Green Festival
&
this includes:
The Goodies in My Hoody Artist Bazaar
Come celebrate with us!








Community engagement opportunities are important keys
to keeping communities accessible, informed, safe, and strong.
These city wide celebrations are no exceptions.
Sunday JUNE 2, 2013 from 1-5pm
Celebrating along the Iron Horse Trail:
The Animate the Trail event
http://www.animatethetrail.ca
+The Henry Sturm Green Festival
&
this includes:
The Goodies in My Hoody Artist Bazaar
Come celebrate with us!