April 2012

What’s on this Week – April 30-May 6

by admin on April 30, 2012

Have a wonderful week!

Monday May 30

All week long various branches will be holding auditions for the May 26 competition. Teens need to come prepared to sing a 60 second song a cappella. Today the first round of auditions is being held from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the Bullfrog Branch for teens in grades 9 & up.

Tuesday May 1

At the Main Branch of the Guelph Public Library at 10:30 am join in Mother Goose for birth to 5 years and from 3:30 – 5:00 pm the Westminster Branch hosts Teen Guelph Teen Idol Auditions for teens in grades 9 to 12

Wednesday May 2

At the library today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the Scottsdale Branch there is  Teen Guelph Teen Idol Auditions for grades 9 to 12

Thursday May 3

At the library today from 3:30 – 5:00 pm there  is the West End Branch Teen Guelph Teen Idol Auditions for grades 9 to 12

Tiny Tot Thursday – Thursday, May 3, 9:30 – 11:30 am. A fun drop-in program for children ages 1 to 4 and their caregivers at the Guelph Civic Museum. Monthly themes, organized songs, crafts, games. Admission $2.00 per person. Please note there will be no Tiny Tot activities in June.

Friday May 4

At the Main Branch of the library this morning at 10:30 am enjoy Toybox Tales for ages 1 to 3 years and from 3:30 – 5:00 pm the East Side: Teen Guelph Teen Idol Auditions Grades 9 to 12

Saturday May 5

On Saturday morning, head over to the Galaxy Cinema at 11 am for Cineplex Family Favourites.
Watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.50. A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation. This week’s feature:  Short Circuit. When a laser-armed Department of Defense robot named Number 5 gets zapped by a lightning bolt, he “malfunctions” and starts spouting peace slogans and developing a human-like consciousness. For more details visit the website.

Join in a Children’s Parade as part of Jane’s Walks, guided by Kimm Khagram and friends.
On Saturday at 11 am, meet at City Hall for the Children’s Parade. Everyone is Welcome!  Come ready to make some noise and dance through the streets.  Join Kimm as he leads you on a lively parade around downtown.  He invites children and guardians to dress in fun outfits and bring favourite instruments whether it be a pot lid or a saxophone. Walk is expected to last 1 hour. For more really interesting Jane’s Walks happening in Guelph this weekend, check out the full list.

It’s a busy day at the library.
Visit the Main Branch  on Saturday  at 10:30 am to join Veronique for a French Storytime. Children ages 3 to 7 years old are welcomed. Don’t forget to bring your library card for admission!
From 12:00 – 3:00 pm the Main Branch is hosting the  Teen Guelph Teen Idol Auditions for grades 9 to 12
And at 2:00 pm the Westminster Branch has  Drawing Comics! Are you between 9 and 14 years old? Bring your friends and learn how to draw comics.

If you are looking for a sweet deal the Grade 2 Class a the Trillium Waldorf School is hosting a Garage and Bake Fundraising Sale from 8 am – 1 pm at the school. The rain date is May 6th. Contributions from 16 + families. All proceeds go to the Trillium Waldorf Grade 2 Class.

Sunday May 6

Model Railroad Show from 10am-5 pm.
Come see the mighty scale model trains of the Pacific Western Railway with special model train guest Thomas
Location: 50 Crimea Street, Guelph West of Edinburgh Rd. N.
Admission: $5.00 per adult. Children 12 and under  Free
For more information please call (519) 856-4983 or (905) 878-5009  or visit www.guelphmodelrailroadsociety.com

 Julia’s 2nd Annual Tea Party from 2-4pm at the Marden Community Centre.
Come enjoy food, games, prizes and tea all in support of NF Canada.  Admission is free, donations appreciated.

Family Sunday at the Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery3 Drop-in from 1 – 4 pm  for  children ages 4 – 12 + adult companion
Spend the afternoon with friends and family exploring the world of art and creativity. Enjoy the exhibitions, make one-of-a-kind artwork, take part in drama workshops, and listen to stories read by Kitchener Public Library staff. New activities each month. You can find out more details at the KWAG website.

Ongoing

Enjoy Construction Play all week at  the Children’s Art Factory.

Elora Community Theatre presents Cheaper By The Dozen at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Show dates are May 4 – 5, 10 – 12 @ 8 PM at May 6 @ 2 PM
For tickets and more information please visit fergusgrandtheatre.ca or 519 787-1981 Fergus Grand Theatre

Aberfoyle Junction Model Railway Spring Show
May 5th and 6th, and May 12th and 13th 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Come visit our 1500 square foot model railway depicting Southern Ontario in the late 1950′s. Hand built models of both our major railways, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, run on their separate rights of way. Watch freight trains being made up in terminal yards, and then switched along their routes.
Admission: Adults: $8.00, Seniors and Students: $6.00 and Children: $5.00

Early Years Programming

If you are looking for a drop in program, check out the long list of programs offered through the Early Years Centre.

City of Guelph Public and Family Swims

Centennial Pool 519-837-5620
Public Swim
Sunday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Swim
Friday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Victoria Road Recreation Centre 519-837-5621
Public Swim
Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

West End Community Centre 519-837-5657
After School Swim – Leisure Pool with slide open
Tuesday 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Family Swim – Leisure and Therapy Pool (no slide and children must be accompanied by an adult)
Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Public Swim – all pools and slide open
Friday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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