CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Winter Art Classes
Date(s): January - March
Gallery Stratford
54 Romeo Street
Make your winter creative and cozy in our awesome art
studio. Explore painting, drawing, sculpting and more.
Don't forget to register for our PA Day on February 3.
Fencing Lessons (Foil)
Date(s): Sun, Tues, Thurs
Avon Public School
31 Huntingdon Avenue
An original sport of the modern Olympiad, fencing is
the only European martial art. It is a safe, exciting sport
that engages both the mind and body for all ages.
Summer Soccer Program
Date(s): May - July 2016
St. Pauls Optimist Park
Rd. 122, 3191 St. Pauls
Register at www.leaguelineup.com/spaa or in person
February 15, 6:00-7:30pm at Perth South Township
Office (3191 Rd.122 St.Pauls). Also, form available
online to mail in. Deadline March 4.
JANUARY 2016
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Afterschool & Wknds
2 years and older
Starting at $35
Contact: Peg Dunnem
Phone: (519) 271-5271 x 223
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.gallerystratford.on.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Varies
6 - 96 years
$75 - 150 per person
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Robyn Godfrey
(519) 949-3617
[email protected]
www.stratfordfencinglub.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Various, weeknights
4 - 20 years
Age/League dependent
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Mark & Kim McKay
(519) 273-1517
[email protected]
http://goo.gl/Q4ciqd
Online Learning
Date(s): On-going
At Contact North or Home
130 Youngs Street
Online education in Stratford. 1,000 programs and
18,000 courses from 24 colleges and 22 universities.
Essential skills upgrading, reading, writing, math and
other essential skills available.
Sewing Classes
Date(s): On-going
Farthingales
20 Monteith Avenue
Fashion 101 Sewing, for kids, teens and adults. All
classes taught by professional stitchers in a large well
lit classroom.
Learn-to-Skate Lessons
Date(s): Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
William Allman Arena
15 Morenz Drive
New learn-to-skate sessions begin January 2016. Come
out and learn our great pastime, or improve your
skating abilities with our nationally certified coaches.
Register today!
Maxey Travel
Date(s): Varies
Multiple locations
Jan 16, 2016 - Ripley's Aquarium of Canada | Jan 21,
2016 - Phantom of the Opera | Feb 3, 2016 - Winter
Mystery | Mar 2, 2016 - Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Varies
18 years and older
Varies
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Patti Colins
(855) 357-1894
[email protected]
www.studyonline.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Varies
9 years and older
Varies
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Linda Sparks
(519) 275-2374
[email protected]
www.farthingales.on.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Varies
3 years and older
Varies
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Kevin Winter
(519) 275-2379
[email protected]
www.stratfordskating.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
Varies
All Ages
$65 - 139 per person
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Maxey Travel
(800) 265-8980 x 2
[email protected]
www.maxeytravel.com
Kiwanis Festival
Date(s): Deadline January 18
Multiple venues
Register now for the 2016 Kiwanis Festival, running
April 3 - May 2. Professional adjudication available in
musical instruments, classical, musical theatre, and pop
voice, and speech and drama.
Seed, Feed and Lead
Date(s): January 8 - March 25
The Local
612 Erie Street
Youth cooking program designed to impart the joys of
cooking. Youth participate in hands-on cooking in our
professional kitchen, share a meal, and bring home
dishes for family and friends.
Let's Do It!
Date(s): January 13, 20, 27
Stratford Public Library
19 St. Andrew Street
Winters are long. Let’s try learning something different.
January 13: Learn how to sing | January 20: Hygee
Colouring | January 27: Instrument Petting Zoo.
Class Act!
Date(s): Tuesdays, Jan 19-Mar 8
Playmakers!
438 Downie Street
Fun, active introduction to theatre. Eight one-hour
classes enhance creativity, confidence, communication
through story theatre, games, crafts, singing, movement
– acting! Each session concludes with a presentation for
family and friends.
Time:
Age:
Cost:
On-going
4 years and older
Varies
Contact: Janis Auster
Phone: (519) 273-3011
Email: [email protected]
Website:www.kiwanisfestivalstratford.com
Time:
Age:
Cost:
4:00 - 7:00pm
13 - 15 years
Free
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Seed, Feed and Lead
(519) 508-3663 x 4
[email protected]
www.thelocalcfc.org
Time:
Age:
Cost:
1:00 - 2:00pm
Aduts
Free
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Stratford Public Library
(519) 271-0220
[email protected]
www.stratford.library.on.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
4:45 - 5:45pm
6 - 7 years
$109 per child
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Susan Kennedy
(519) 274-1525
[email protected]
www.play.makers.ca
Grade 7 & 8 Teen Dance
Date(s): January 22, 2016
Kiwanis Community Centre
111 Lakeside Drive
Join us at the Stratford Winterfest Teen Dance. Tickets
available in advance at the Kiwanis Community Centre,
Stratford. Limited number available.
City of Stratford PA Day
Date(s): February 3, 2016
Stratford Rotary Complex
353 McCarthy Road
Have your child join our qualified camp staff as they
roll out a creative, activity-filled day camp. Meet new
friends and develop new skills in a safe, supervised
environment.
Babysitting Basics
Date(s): February 3, 2016
St. John Ambulance
55 Charles St, Stratford
Learn what you need to know to keep children safe and
secure while babysitting. Participants - Please bring a
peanut free lunch and a baby sized doll or stuffed
animal.
Home Alone
Date(s): February 3, 2016
St. John Ambulance
55 Charles St, Stratford
Being home alone can be uncomfortable and unsafe
without basic skills. Safety, first aid and comfort skills
are covered in this course through interactive games
and role playing.
Time:
Age:
Cost:
8:00 - 11:00pm
Grade 7 and 8
$10 per person
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Jeff Otten
(519) 271-0250 x 287
[email protected]
www.stratfordrecreation.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
7:30am - 5:30pm
4 - 12 years
$25 per child
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Jeff Otten
(519) 271-0250 x 287
[email protected]
www.stratfordrecreation.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
9:00am - 4:00pm
11 - 13yrs
$50 per child
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Karen Mahovlich
(519) 271-2290
[email protected]
www.sja.ca
Time:
Age:
Cost:
9:00am - 3:30pm
9 - 11yrs
$50 per child
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Karen Mahovlich
(519) 271-2290
[email protected]
www.sja.ca
Saturday is Game Day!
Date(s): Saturdays
Stratford Public Library
19 St. Andrew Street
An variety of board & card games will be made available
to play! You can also bring your own. Starts Saturday
January 9 and runs each Saturday until May 24.
Time:
Age:
Cost:
10:00am - 4:30pm
8 - 99 years
Free
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Stratford Public Library
(519) 271-0220
[email protected]
www.stratford.library.on.ca
yourLAC.ca
Stratford Winterfest January 22 – 24, 2016
Special Events
All events in Lower Queens Park unless otherwise stated
Ongoing Activities
Mountberg - Birds of Prey Show
(Sat, & Sun, 11:00am-12:00pm-1:00pm)
Apple Land Train Rides
(Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
ALL ABOARD!
Take a trip around the park!
Free train rides for the entire family.
Sponsored by Stratford Lakeside
Active Adults Association.
(Weather permitting)
Lower Queens Park
Birds of Prey presentation with native
raptors. Sponsored by the Stratford
Leisure Activity Council.
Rant and Rave - Woodcarving
(Sat & Sun ,10:00am-4:00pm)
Chainsaw carver and artist Paul Frenette demonstrates
his talent will be on site carving wood masterpieces.
Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Snow Slide Rides (Sat & Sun, All Day)
(Weather permitting)
A fun and interactive slide! A cool ride, perfect for
youngsters to enjoy.
Supported by Stratford Winterfest and Dig-It Unlimited.
Snowman Stroll – MINION Style (Sat & Sun, All Day)
Make your way through a winding frosty path of
decorated minions from local schools - place your vote
at the info booth. Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Stratford Festival Winter Warmup
(Sat & Sun, 11:00am-4:00pm) Festival Marquee
Warm your fingers and toes as you watch the action
below. Try on production hats, bring your camera. Cash
bar available. Face Painting for the kids as well as DVD
movies while they warm up. St. John Ambulance will
be serving pizza and beverages.
Supported by The Stratford Festival, St. John
Ambulance, Festival Marketplace Mall and Salon 5010.
Little Tracks Petting Zoo
(Sat & Sun ,10:00am-4:00pm)
Interactive farm animal display. Wander over to see
animals big and small. Take part in hourly feeding
sessions. Educational talks will take place telling
interesting facts about the animals.
Sponsored by Trillium Mutual Insurance.
Hockey Shoot Out (Sat & Sun,10:00am-4:00pm)
You shoot, you score!! Try this cool hockey shoot out.
Supported by Stratford Winterfest
Music in the Park with JJ
(Sat & Sun ,10:00am-4:00pm)
Enjoy the tunes all day with JJ.
Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Blow up Craze! (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Get lost in our Blow up bounce. Squeeze through our
Blow up obstacle course.
Sponsored by Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Bogle the Clown (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Enjoy Winterfest with Boggle the Clown.
Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Fatbike Frollic - obstacle course
(Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Participants will be able to ride a
fatbike built for the winter through an
obstacle course in the snow.
Sponsored by Totally Spoked.
Obstacle Course (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Come, play and have fun in our Winterfest obstacle
course. Supported by Embro Cooksville Tire, Porters
and Dan Lennon.
Snowshoeing (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Snap on a pair of snowshoes and snowshoe around the
park. Snowshoes provided. Supported by Stratford
Winterfest..
Winter Mini Golf (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Try out 9 unique holes of mini golf on our specially
designed course. Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Winter Carnival Games (Sat & Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Try a variety of fun carnival games for all ages.
Tot Play Area (Sat, Sun, 10:00am-4:00pm)
Saturday the Early Years Centre presents toys and
activities for the younger crowd. Slides, shovels, blocks,
all the fun things younger children will enjoy playing with
in the snow. Sunday the Avon Co-Op will provide the
little ones with a fun and fantastic play area.
CRP Seating Area (Sat & Sun,10:00am-4:00pm)
Sit and enjoy the day at one of many CRP Plastic chairs
and tables throughout the park. Supplied by CRP
Products.
Winterfest Mighty Machines
(Sat & Sun,10:00am-4:00pm)
Check out our lineup of Mighty
Machines on display.
Supported by Perth Concrete,
Dig-It, Stratford Fire Department,
Stratford Police Service.
www.stratfordwinterfest.ca
Stratford Winterfest January 22 – 24, 2016
All events in Lower Queens Park unless otherwise stated
Ongoing Activities (Cont’d)
Food and Entertainment
Ice Building Blocks (Sat & Sun, All Day)
250 blocks (5lbs each) of ice will be provided in a
contained area for children to get creative and build their
very own ice structures.
Colouring Contest (bring your colouring page)
Included in this package is our 2016 colouring contest
page. Participants can bring posters down to the
information tent in the park or the Kiwanis Community
Centre before 3pm on Sunday, to be entered into a
draw. Supported by Stratford Winterfest.
Star Party (Fri & Sat, Sunset)
The Stratford Astronomy Group is inviting you to join us
for an incredible experience, observing the beautiful
night skies of Stratford . Bring your telescope if you have
one. Share your knowledge. A star party is a place for
learning and teaching. Why wait for summer.
Friday
Badminton Club Open Night (Fri, 6:00pm start)
Stratford Badminton Club - Burnside Agriplex Fieldhouse
Racquets and birds available. Bring a pair of indoor court
shoes. Everyone welcome. Brought to you by the
Stratford Badminton Club.
Winterfest Grade 7 & 8 Teen Dance
(Fri, 8:00 -11:00pm) Kiwanis Community Centre
Limited number of tickets available. $10 and must be
purchased in advance at the KCC.
Saturday
Ice Carving Demonstrations
(Sat 10:00am, 1:00pm) Lower
Queens Park
See ice blocks transform into
works of art by professional Ice
Carvers. Supported by Stratford
Winterfest.
Winterlude Entertainment (Fri. Jan. 22, 1:30pm start)
Kiwanis Community Centre
Enjoy a free afternoon of Entertainment for winterlude
Easy listening with Tom Osgerby and Caroline Burchill,
The Greenwood Hill Bluegrass Band with Vern
Brenneman. Sponsored by The Special Events
Committee of the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults
Association.
YUK YUK’s Dinner & Show (Fri. Jan 22, 6:30pm start)
Arden Park Hotel
Three comedians, one hilarious evening of
fun. At $40.00/ticket, join us for dinner and
show (dinner served at 6:30pm). Show
starts at 9pm. Cash bar, assigned
seating. To purchase tickets in advance,
please call 519-275-2936. Sponsored by
the Arden Park Hotel.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
(Sat. Jan. 23, 7:00pm start)
The Parlour Inn
Who wants to be a Millionaire - Book a group of friends
and come for an adventurous dining experience! tickets
include a delicious 3 course dinner and show.
$65/person (includes taxes/gratuities). Limited seating
available. For tickets please call 519-271-2772.
Sponsored by The Parlour Inn.
Pancake Breakfast (Sun. Jan 24, 9:00-11:30am)
Kiwanis Community Centre
Enjoy fluffy pancakes, sausages, juice, hot chocolate,
and coffee. Cost for breakfast is $5/adults; $2/child.
No tickets required in advance. Sponsored by Civic
Beautification and Environmental Awareness
Committee.
Food Vendors
Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi™ Demo (Sat. 10:45am)
Lower Queens Park
Renovate your body with Taoist Tai Chi™. Members of
Taoist Tai Chi™ Stratford will brave the elements to
demonstrate this ancient art that strengthens body and
mind. Come join us and give it a try.
Big Screen Movie Night
(Sat, 7:30pm-9:30pm)
Come out to the Kiwanis Community Centre
to catch "Minions" Popcorn & Concession
will be available. Sponsored by Community
Services Dept.
Ken’s French Fries
A Stratford spud favourite!
Pat’s Apple Frits
Purchase mouth-watering
apple fritters and apple cider.
Tim Hortons
Warm up with a hot chocolate or coffee.
St. John Ambulance
Enjoy pizza and beverages up in the Festival Marquee
www.stratfordwinterfest.ca
Stratford Winterfest January 22 – 24, 2016
Our 2016 Supporters
Bronze
Platinum
Black Swan Brewery
Cooperators – Peter Maranger
Dr Cheryl Pacheco
Malt Management
Saville Pools and Spa
Bardwell Law Office
Jordan Family
Diamond
In-Kind Supporters
Dig-it Ltd.
CRP Plastics
Stratford Festival Theatre
Porter’s
Dan Lennon
Camp Out RV Trailers
Perth Concrete
Embro Cooksville Tires
Salon 5010
Stratford Fire Department
Stratford Police Department
Jim Jordan Design
Gold
Army, Navy + Air Force Veterans United 261.Inc
Trillium Mutual Insurance Company
Stratford City Centre BIA
Sliver
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering at Stratford Winterfest?
Alliance Mortgage Group
Festival Marketplace
JPH Residential Design
MTE Consultants
Rotaract Club of Stratford
Best Western – Arden Park Hotel
Civic Beautification and Environmental Awareness
Taylor Fluid Systems Inc
Totally Spoke'd
Tim Hortons
Stricklands Automart
The Parlour – Vintage Hotels
We would like to hear from you. Opportunities include
assisting with the following events. The Appleland Train,
Hockey Shoot Out, Inflatable Rides, Mini Golf and
Obstacle Course. We are also looking for Mascot
Volunteers. Volunteer shifts can be as little as two
hours.
If you are interested please contact us at
[email protected] OR visit us at
www.stratfordwinterfest.ca/volunteers
www.stratfordwinterfest.ca
Colouring Contest – Return to the Kiwanis Centre by Jan 24
Stratford Winterfest January 22 – 24, 2016
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