Posts Tagged ‘kwawesome’

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Dec 05

Bottles for Beans Drop off day WAS GREAT!

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Saturday was so great!

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who came out to the beautiful new Seven Shores location (Thank you so much Sean and Team! You’re awesome!)  and donated your time, empties, cash or other awesomeness!

Including these by Nom Nom Treats!! Thanks PJ!

We raised $834.09 on Saturday! and that’s not all! I’ve had $160 in cash donations come in over the past couple days! Soooo… we’re at $994.09 SO FAR!

There’s still corporate donations to come in from a few great local orgs this week, and a couple more random drop-offs and pick-ups to make!

We’re going to beat the goal! YAY!!!!!!!!!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to everyone, AGAIN!

We will be providing over $1000 to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region!

I heart you.

xoxo

H.

PS> if you’d like to drop empties off for me, send me a note and i’ll give ya details! Due to timing and my being on virtual collapse these days, i am not arranging any additional pick-ups (outside of those already planned) this week though… sorry!

 

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Nov 30

Stitch n’ Kitsch This Sat too

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It’s a busy weekend ahead.

Here’s something you should think about checking out, because it’s always great …

… AFTER you drop off your empties for me :D

Thank you.

xoxo

H.

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Nov 29

Bottles For Beans 3 – Corporate Challenge is ON!

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So!

Last night, RQ got THIS awesome comment on the Bottles for Beans post:

From Roger:

WalterFedy is mounting a team for this tremendous cause. Our communications team rolled it out today !

First of all, How AWESOME is that? and Second, of all – WHY AREN’T YOU AND YOUR COMPANY DOING THE SAME THING?

Good Question, I know.

So here – Let me Challenge YOU, RQ Reader, to rally the troops in your office, and begin collecting your empties as a team for Bottles for Beans 3!

You have until Friday December 9th at 5pm to make a team collection, and arrange a pick up from me.

The largest team donation will receive a very special RQ prize – and possibly some awesome snack delivery closer to the Christmas break.

If you need a copy of the poster as a PDF or hi res jpg, please let me know -

THE CHALLENGE IS ON, PEOPLE.

xoxo,

H.

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Nov 22

This Thursday is BUSY

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God. there’s like 400 things happening on Thursday.

STRESSSFUL AND AWESOME….

Sounds like i’m going to be on Rogers TV Talk Local … that should be fun :D

Then I’m heading to the Food & Drink EXPO at The Kitchener Market – that should be even MORE fun….

There’s also this happening: VOC Silent Film Harmonic. I checked this out last year, when they did the Secret Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – that is some CREEEPY shit. but good. If you’re into it – you should check this out. The Registry is a great venue for it too!

Look at that Poster! CREEEEPY!!!!!!!

H.

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Nov 18

TONIGHT!

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Alright, so tonight (FRIDAY) is the big nite!

Come to the Button Factory at 8pm (or later) and check out:
The READ WHAT YOU WROTE AS A CHILD Party!

$5 to get in – and that goes to Movember :D
Or you can buy your TICKET HERE NOW.

Then there’s a $5 donation cash bar, and lots of deliciously home-baked treats, that I did not bake – so you know they’ll be good :D

(Thanks Em, Dana and Jenn!)

Come out, bring something to read, or just come to hang out and have a laugh and someone else’s expense :D It’s going to be hilarious.

Ok! See you tonight, Friends!
H.

PS. THIS IS HOW EXCITED I AM:

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May 19

Steel Rail Sessions 2011

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Today, I am super excited to let everyone know (officially!) that

STEEL RAIL SESSIONS 2011 will be happening on:

Friday June 24, 2011

7pm doors open

8pm train departs

Afterparty starts 11ish at Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

**TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY JUNE 1st, at NOON! Mark your calendars!

$30/person (+ $2 ticket fee – sorry!)

19+ event

Cash Bar

Amazing Food

Lots more details to come – but lemme tell ya – it’s gonna be good.

H.


 

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May 03

#KWAWESOME FOUNDATION LAUNCH PARTY!

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Watch the First ever RQmag Vlog for Details!
WARNING! SPOILER ALERT: pretentious assholes holding wineglasses

More details here.

H.

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Apr 27

Open Ears : Festival of Music & Sound

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Just spent an amazing amazing night out at the Conrad Centre with Marc Cameron enjoying the first night of Open Ears Festival in Kitchener!

It was POPULAR STANDARDS featuring members of the KW Symphony and Gregory Oh. Although their rendition of “Born to be Wild’ was pretty incredible. for me the highlight was a performance of the 1985 “Changing Opinion”, from Songs from Liquid Days – and has a pretty cool backstory in the program (the composer collaborated with Paul Simon, Suzanne Vega, David Byrne and others…) Check out the song HERE.

But wait a minute – you’re wondering WTF is Open Ears Festival anyway right?

It’s a biennial Festival of Music and Sound that only happens here… Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

And it celebrates : The Art of Listening

Awesome. KW Awesome.

I HIGHLY recommend you check out their site to see a full listing of installations and events both Free and Paid.

A highlight is The Blue Dot Party which is happening on Saturday night 10pm – sunrise. Tickts available at Pyrus Cafe across from the bus terminal on Charles Street. People talk about this party for MONTHS afterwards, so you need to come check it out with us!
Wanna make a plan to meet up? Message me!

H.

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Freedom of speech makes me happy:

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I have been meaning to take a photo of this awesome sign for weeks now!

So thank you VERY much to Insider’s Guide to Waterloo Region for posting it!

I have made up a little story in my head about the person that lives here and made this sign. I am sure it is not even close to the truth… so if you know this person, please let me know. I would LOVE to know the story behind this…

H.

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Apr 05

AWESOME SAUCE!

If you, or someone you know, has an awesome project in the works. You should definitely keep reading:

THE KW AWESOME FOUNDATION HAS LAUNCHED!

The KW Awesome Foundation (KWAF) will give away $1,000.00 grants to anyone in the community with an awesome idea for a project or event that needs money to get it off the ground. The Foundation is made up of a board of 10 trustees and 2 non-voting administrators called Deans.

Here’s how it works:

Every other month, the board will hear pitches from community members who have ideas on how they can improve Waterloo Region with an awesome idea. No lengthy deliberations. No business plans or spreadsheets. Non-profit or charitable status not necessary. The board will simply hand $1000 cash to the chosen applicant, empowering them to bring their vision to life. Projects have only one guideline – they must be Awesome.

KWAF is looking forward to funding projects that will contribute positively to the Waterloo Region and that likely would not happen without a jumpstart. With over a dozen submissions already received, the foundation is off to a great start and looking forward to launching the first project and granting cycle next month.

Originating in Boston, the Awesome Foundation has spread worldwide, with groups in London, Sydney, San Francisco, Berlin, Toronto and Ottawa.

If you want to get some more info, or submit a request for some awesome funding. Go HERE.

So exciting!

FYI: Image from Natalie Dee. The best, most awesome webcomic in existence.

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Jan 10

Exhibition Listings for Jan – from Cherries on Top

A little while ago, the lovely Kirstie started the blog Cherries on Top.

It is awesome and you should definitely put it on your blog-reading to do list.

I’m particularly loving her recent post on Art Exhibition listings in Waterloo Region.

So have a read, leave her a comment and check out some of this awesomeness around town!

H.

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Oct 21

#ROULETTEkw a success!

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Last night was our first attempt at ROULETTE – a little thing Ramy and I thought would be hilarious…. and we were RIGHT.

How does it work?

About 30 people packed into the Princess Cafe and got a few drinks… each attendee (who was willing) put there name onto a spinning wheel.

At 8:15, we got started. Basically, spin the wheel – land on a name – that person comes up to the front and presents a presentation slide deck that they have never seen before. Topics ranged from politics to pokemon and it was HILARIOUS.

Here’s a breakdown on our wicked speakers:

  1. Brock  on the origins of expressions – did they originate from the bible, nautical terms or glassblowing? A+ for audience participation on this one FOR SURE.
  2. Darryl W on “Climate Change – and why Green Energy is the Devil” – this one went somewhere i was NOT expecting, awesome!
  3. Cory on Fish. This one included a Q&A period at the end and Cory SANG! This guys some serious balls.
  4. Patrick on Famous Inventors – a hot chick who invented the Spread Spectrum Radio in a “chemise” and the dude that invented the Super Soaker.
  5. Gavin F (as my political puppet) talking about Amalgamation of KW. AWESOME use of the slides! Thanks for doing it justice G!
  6. Jessalyn on “Why Humpty Dumpty Got What He/She Deserved”  and gender roles in society.
  7. Gord on Shift Happens – a classic slideshare presentation… have you seen it?
  8. Adam & Tudor  presented their inventions in Unique modes of Transportation. My fav – the MegaBoat.
  9. Christine on Urinal Etiquette – a newcomer to the crowd – she was a showstopper. Handled the term “stallpisser” quite well.
  10. Matt talked about… well… we’re not quite sure… but it was hilarious watching him try and figure it out while drinking 2 beers at a time.
  11. Marty on the Top 10 Best Pokemans and why. A tech lawyer talking about Pokemon for 3.5 minutes – how can you go wrong?  Best part was that he started it off with a little bit of pacing and contemplation complete with glasses-arm-biting.
  12. Emily R – A great closer! The 7 Wonders of Canada. OMG. HILARIOUS. Did the whole things with a straight face, and some pointed comments on the use of the #KWAWESOME hashtag.

All speakers got a prize – and Gavin and Emily were awarded with free drinks for top talks.

Thank you so much to everyone that came out – you all rule.  I’m almost certain that I know the funniest people in KW.

We raised about $250 for Movember and are looking to doing something new and exciting in November.

Were you there? Post your thoughts!

Stay Tuned!
H.

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Oct 08

ROULETTE.

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Alright – here’s the event of the month.

ROULETTE. October 20th. Be here!

Here’s the idea (it’s not ACTUALLY Roulette):

Step 1: Come out to the cafe.

Step 2: Have a few drinks.

Step 3: Enter your name in the bucket.

Step 4: We draw 10 names out of the bucket.

Step 5: Each of those 10 people give a 3 minute presentation that they have NEVER seen before.

Step 6: We all have the best time ever.

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Sign up HERE. Proceeds going to MOVEMBER! (even though its only October)

- Hilary and Ramy!

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Oct 01

SQUASH BABIES!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow AM, the squash babies are finding new homes.

I hope I get one.

I hope I hope I hope!

Tomorrow -10am til Noon. KW Art Gallery on Queen St.

There will be coffee, and compost.

H.

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Aug 26

NU BERLIN! This Saturday!

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Here’s the details people, it’s a 2-parter!

First, for those who are inclined and able to secure a spot (see below), there is the “From Farmhouse to Table” cooking glass at the Kitchener Market. Once the class is over, we will make our way to Kitchener City Hall to check out the sites, sounds and vibes of KW Urban Culture 2010.

Cooking Class
The class runs from 10:30 – 11:15 at the Kitchener Market. It is free, but you must register to secure a spot. There are only 40 spots (for everyone, not just n.b.), so pop here to go through the registration hoops.

KW Urban Culture 2010
Once the fun and games of the cooking class are done, we will be (likely by 11:45ish) at the KW Urban Culture event/fest, taking place at Kitchener City Hall. Here are the event’s details as taken from its facebook page:

LIVE MUSIC | LIVE GRAFFITI | LIVE DANCE | LIVE B-BOY BATTLE | Our Culture ★MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT★
DJ Everblue | DJ Brockout | Dylan James | Airtight Dance Crew | The Union (Dance Crew) | InMotion School of the Performing Arts | Impact Movement | Step-Dee| Lil J| Esco | Kurke White | LT Shame | Demo | King Agony| Made By A Virus | The Wormwood Scrubs | Avont Inc. PLUS: …★GRAFFITI/ ART★  SpunOne | SKA | imadeit Shop |

It all sounds very promising and makes for a great way to spend part of a Saturday. Sign up for the cooking class if you can, but in any event, see you at KW Urban Culture.

SIGN UP & LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!

H.

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