Elmira Maple Syrup Festival

Be sure to stop by RareFunk's booth at this years Elmira Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday March 31, 2012!

'Maple Syrup Bottle' stuffies and 'Maple Syrup Soap' & 'Pancake Hair Facinators' will be available for sale at our tent, along with a whole lot of other Funky fun!

http://www.elmiramaplesyrup.com/

On Saturday March 31, 2012, drop into RareFunk between the hours of 1pm-4pm for a glimpse into your Funky future!

RareFunk fan & friend 'Miss Demeanor', will be reading a three card spread for the price of $5/person

All proceeds will be donated to the Funkmobile Fund!

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EARTH HOUR

Be sure to stop by the craft area where some of RareFunk's artists; 

Re-MAKE-able, Tentacle Tarte Studios & PhotoMoments, 

will be hosting free crafting activities!

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WOW Awards!

Congratulations to all Women Of Waterloo Region award recipients: Dr. Deepa Takhar for Entrepreneur, Jean Andrey for Education, Kim Jernigan for Creative Arts, Maud Gorbet for Technology & Science, Tracy Van Kalsbeek for Community Engagement, and Alison Fraser and Tana Nash for WOW factor. 

You inspire us all!

WOW Nominees:

 

CAKE POPS!!!

A new selection of cake pops have arrived!  YUMMY

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I love my city!

The Winners of this year’s Ontario's Top 100 Festivals and Events include Downtown Kitchener’s:

Cruising on King

Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest

TD Kitchener Blues Festival

Winner of Best New Event:

 Stein and Dine – KW Oktoberfest

We have reason to be proud of these accomplishments and the fact that we have some of the best events in the province!

Stitch-N-Bitch

REMINDER!  THIS SUNDAY!!!!

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Design a Sock!

If you have not yet had the pleasure of purchasing a pair of Sock it to Me socks at RareFunk....well, you are missing out!  Now you can create your own design for a chance to win!  We also have forms available in store!  Be sure to tell them RareFunk sent you!

First Prize is $1000 and 15 pairs of socks. The winning design will be produced.

Second Prize is $500 and 10 pairs of socks.

Third Prize is $250 and 5 pairs of socks.

Here is the info:

• Anyone in the world may enter.
• All entries must be received by 5 pm PST March 23, 2012.
• No more than 5 entries per person
• The design must be the artist's original creation and shall not be copied or duplicated from previously published art. Sock It to Me reserves the right to alter the design if necessary.
• The design is limited to a maximum of 5 colors.
• All colors must be flat and solid with no shading, blending, or half tones.
• You can get our template here.
• All entries must have your name, email, phone number and location included in the body of your email or within the graphic below the design. Our template has a handy box with all this info for you to fill out.
• Designs submitted will remain yours until purchased but will not be returned. Sock It to me will not assume liability for any damage, loss or theft of any entry.

You can check out our website for designs that work. Sock It to me reserves the right to alter the design if necessary. Designs submitted will remain yours until purchased but will not be returned. Sock It to Me will not assume liability for any damage, loss or theft of any entry.

Judging:

Help us vote! The top designs will be chosen and put on our Facebook fan page. Your voting will determine the top 10 finalists. Because of the technical nature of sock production, Sock It to Me will rank the top 3.

Winners will be announced on our Facebook fan page April 6 but don't forget to check earlier to help us vote!

You can email entries to:

designcontest@sockittome.com

Mail entries to: 

Sock it to Me

1040 SE Clinton st

Portland, OR 97202

Come out and pick my brain - See you tonight!

Social Venture Bar is an innovative event that connects people with ideas for social enterprises to sponsors and other businesses that can provide resources to help them succeed. This is an opportunity to learn from some of the best and brightest social entrepreneurs in the Waterloo region. 

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to join an existing social enterprise, or even if you're just interested in what 'social enterprise' is all about, please register on this form today - Click here . Application will be vetted for quality.

Admission is free and food will be provided
We're hoping people will continue to take an interest, and we're confident you'll like what you see!  You're welcome to register your idea at http://bit.ly/xHDphb

Sponsors who have committed to this event include:
• Capacity Waterloo Region (www.capacitywaterlooregion.ca)
• Deloitte (www.deloitte.ca)
• Enviro Stewards (www.enviro-stewards.com)
• Ernst and Young (www.ey.com)
• Ideas2Entrepreneurship from the University of Waterloo (www.uwi2e.ca)
• KPMG (http://www.kpmg.com/)
• RareFunk (www.rarefunk.ca)
• RLB (http://www.rlb.ca/)
• SoJo (www.sojo.net)
• Sustainable Waterloo (www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca)
• University of Waterloo Entrepreneurship Society (http://www.facebook.com/UWEntrepreneurshipSociety)
and more

Remember to register your idea ASAP at http://bit.ly/xHDphb.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Stitch-N-Bitch is back!

One Sunday a month, drop in to Stitch & Bitch! 

Mark your calendars...March 18th and April 22nd

Stay tuned for more dates!

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2012 BLUES FESTIVAL

The Kitchener Blues Festival "2012 YOUTH LEGACY SHOWCASE"  is fast approaching.

The Kitchener Blues Community Inc. with the support of the Grand River Blues Society is hosting again this year.  The program helps to develop youth talent in the blues genre and gives young artists an opportunity to grow and develop their skills and talent.

If you know of some talented young artists who would be interested in being a part of this spectacular showcase, or you are one of those young artists, please read the information/application form and sign up today!Youth Legacy Application

The winner will be offered the amazing opportunity to perform on the MAIN STAGE of the Kitchener Blues Festival on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 and also receive a performance fee as well.
 In addition,  the selected artist(s) will have a song recorded in a studio (paid for by the Blues Festival) with a producer.

Please take the time to review the attached information to be aware of all requirements.

 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE BEFORE MARCH 16th!!!

If you require any further information regarding this please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sign up today to get your spot in this years Youth Legacy Showcase.

OPEN JAM NIGHT

Tonight!  Don't miss it!  

Sneak peek at some of  

Black Orchid Designs Spring Line!