5 - Day List

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Getting Ready for Spring Join the Schneiders as they prepare for spring by cleaning their tools, turning over the soil, starting seeds and more; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-742-7752 Family Movie Afternoon Featuring the animated movie, “Sing”; hosted by the Builders Club of the Cambridge Kiwanis Boys’ Choir; refreshments available for sale; all proceeds to go to the Canadian Red Cross for refugee relief in Africa, 2 to 4 p.m., free-will donation appreciated, Avenue Road Baptist Church, 465 Avenue Rd., Cambridge, 519-622-4897 MONDAY, APRIL 24 Lunafest ( [YH]LSSPUN ÄST MLZ[P]HS MLH[\YPUN UPUL ZOVY[ ÄSTZ HYL MLH[\YLK I` for and about women (recommended for ages 16 and up); refreshments, cash bar and silent auction at 6 p.m.; funds raised support local programs through Soroptimist International of Cambridge, improving the lives of women and girls through better access to education; tickets: tinyurl.com/lunafest2017 or 519-621-8000, 7 to 9 p.m., $25, Z[\KLU[ WS\Z /:; +\UÄLSK Theatre, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge

Classics

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Musical Lives Classical Guitar Open Mike Classical guitar concert featuring southern Ontario musicians followed by a guitar open mike (bring your own guitar), 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., Cambridge, 519-623-3632, events@ideaexchange.org Schneider Male Chorus Concert All welcome, 3 p.m. donations at the door, Calvary Memorial United Church, 91 Gruhn St., Kitchener, 519-744-9696, ofÄJL'JHS]HY`TLTVYPHS JH Spring Concert to Fight Drought & Famine A celebration of music featuring Jubilation Male Chorus with Robert Shantz (director), Karen Enns and Jeff Enns; proceeds to ÄNO[ KYV\NO[ HUK MHTPUL PU *LUtral Africa and Yemen; tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/jubilationmale-chorus-in-spring-concert[V ÄNO[ KYV\NO[ MHTPUL [PJRL[Z 33280996356?aff=es2, The >PUKV^ )V_ :[ 1HTLZ VMÄJL (mornings); receipts for charitable donations $10-plus beyond ticket payment, 3 to 5 p.m., $15, $10 senior, free for student/child, St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, 519-669-5591, kwwocn@ hotmail.com MONDAY, APRIL 24 Elmira Kiwanis Festival 2017 Adjudicated performances to (WYPS " ÄUHS JVUJLY[ VU 4H` at 1:30 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Wednesday Noon Concert 1LUUPMLY 9VKYPN\LZ Å\[L" IYPUN your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener

Earth Day events

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 E-Waste Collection and Bottle Drive Help our environment: donate old, broken or used electronics HUK RLLW [OLT V\[ VM SHUKÄSSZ" The Scouts celebrate Earth Day; drop off televisions, monitors, computers, printers, copiers, phones and fax, VCR and DVD players, all other electronics; also, drop of liquor, wine, cooler and beer bottles, cans and bladders; to April 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Canadian Tire, 400 Weber St. N., Waterloo, scoutertompkins@gmail.com E-Waste Recycling Free drop-off; help Elizabeth Ziegler Public School raise funds while diverting e-waste from [OL SHUKÄSS" HJJLW[HISL P[LTZ include televisions, computers, home theatre equipment, printers, cellphones, etc., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Elizabeth Ziegler Public School, 90 Moore Ave. S., Waterloo, 519-742-4402, stevenson_carrie@hotmail.com ReStore Earth Day Promotion Support Earth Day and Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region by donating to the ReStore; when spring cleaning donate your goods to the ReStore; receive a $5 off coupon to use to shop at the ReStore plus a charitable tax receipt for donated goods over $100; event occurring at both ReStores in Waterloo Region; to April 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Habitat for Humanity Waterloo 9LNPVU 5VY[OÄLSK +Y , Waterloo, www.habitatwr.ca/ earth-day-restore-promo, 519-747-0664 ext. 221, restore@habitatwr.ca

Events

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Free Clothes Swap Hosted by Trusted Clothes; in the cafeteria, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free, Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, 787 King St. W., Kitchener, www.trustedclothes.com, volunteers@trustedclothes.com Waterloo Region Food and Drink Show Local vendors, music stages, cooking stages, food seminars, prizes and goodie bags; must be 19 years and older to attend; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; www. fooddrinkshow.com, $10.50, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, 400 East Ave., Kitchener, www.fooddrinkshow.com, shows@therecord.com

Fitness and sports

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 International Dance for Fun and Fitness Learn line and circle dances from around the world; easy to follow; no partner nor experience required; low impact exercise; JLY[PÄLK KHUJL [LHJOLY" :\UKH`Z! April 23, May 7 and 28, June 18, [V W T KYVW PU! " ÄYZ[ timer: no charge, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Queen St. N., Kitchener, adamkossowski@ yahoo.ca

For seniors

MONDAY, APRIL 24 Enduring Retirement Financial Workshop Covers how to get guaranteed payouts, protect your principal and create your own pension using your retirement dollars, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Musical Movie Monday Matinée Join us on the last Monday of every month for a classic musical movie; bring your own snacks HUK LUQV` [OL ÄST VU V\Y SHYNL screen; call for details on the upcoming movie, 1 to 3:30 p.m., $2, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Workshop to Review Your Existing Funeral or Pre-arrangements Drop in and talk to experts in the ÄLSK ^OV ^PSS HUZ^LY HU` X\LZtions you have about funerals and prearranging; free review of existing pre-arrangements: an unbiased person provides feedback, 2 to 4:30 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Mount Zion Café for Seniors Social activity for seniors in a café setting; coffee and goodies; stay for lunch at 11:30 a.m. if you wish; second and fourth Wednesdays of month; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free-will donations welcome, Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd. S., Waterloo, 519-884-5429

Fundraisers

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council Bowl-a-Thon Come out to support the fundraising efforts and cheer on the teams, 1:30 to 4 p.m., donations accepted, Brunswick Lanes, 385 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519884-1470 ext. 2134, ebrewersingh@lutherwood.ca TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Card Party Proceeds to Waterloo Region Hospice; sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Women’s Leagues; doors open: 12:30 p.m.; lunch: 1 p.m.; tickets: call 519-745-7301, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $15, St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, www.stfrankw. ca, bdiemert@rogers.com LOOKING AHEAD St. Mary’s She Shares Luncheon — April 27 Discussion with Randy J. Paterson, psychologist and author of “How to be Miserable: 40 Strategies You Already Use”; a book using medically-grounded advice and reverse psychology to demonstrate that to be happier and healthier, you may need to stop sabotaging yourself; ticket includes lunch, speaker presentation and booksigning opportunity; presented by St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation; for more information and to purchase tickets: www. supportstmarys.ca/sheshares; 12 to 2 p.m., $75, Bingemans ballroom, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, 519-749-6918, cbrown@supportstmarys.ca Fashion for Life White Party Fashion Show and Shopping Night — April 27 Fashion and fun: features some of the region’s top retailers, served hors d’oeuvres by Wildcraft Catering, live auction; hosted by Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation for their breast reconstruction program offered within the larger, more modern surgical suites; shopping: 7 p.m., runway show by Gemini models: 8 p.m., $75 plus HST, Hacienda Sarria, 1254 Union St., Kitchener, www.fashionforlife.ca, 519-621-2333 ext. 2442, slockett@cmh.org Interfaith Silent Auction — April 29 Auction opens 9 a.m., bidding closes 2 p.m.; breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m., with proceeds for Interfaith’s school-based programs; bake sale, courtesy of New Hamburg Lionesses; live performances by Salsa Babies and Tots, Erick Traplin, New Hamburg Concert Band, W-O Music; children’s activities, free, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., Baden, 519-662-3092 Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) Persons of Distinction Awards and Fundraiser — April 29 Cocktails, silent auction, dinner; formal attire, 5 p.m. $80, Paragon Banquet Hall, 15 International Village Dr., Cambridge, 1-888-306-7772, events@ccawr. ca MONDAY, MAY 1 Comedy Night for Mental Health Register by Friday, April 28: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) WaterlooWellington presents comedian Mike MacDonald during Mental Health Awareness Week, 7 to 9:30 p.m., $20, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, www.eventbrite. ca/e/comedy-night-for-mentalhealth-with-mike-macdonaldtickets-32541884653, 1-844-264-2993 ext. 2106, mbrady@cmhaww.ca WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 May Quarter Auction Proceeds for Anselma House; bidding only with quarters; have the chance to win products from direct sellers and local handmade business items, 6 to 9 p.m., $5, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 412, 601 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, kwquarterauctions@gmail.com

Gardening

MONDAY, APRIL 24 Planning Your Home Vegetable Garden Guest speaker: Bob Wildfong, Waterloo Regional Museum horticulturist and executive director of Seeds of Diversity Canada; with tips on garden planning, protecting plants during a drought and advantages of using heritage seeds; refreshments, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., free, St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 810 King St. E., Cambridge, 519-653-4721, secretary@stpeters-cambridge.org Garden Workshop “What To Do with Honey” with local beekeeper Anne Williamson, 7 to 7:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., Cambridge, 519-653-3632, events@ideaexchange.org

Health

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Healthy Heart Day 13 The Beat Goes on with Cardiac Innovations Guest speakers: Dr. Alice Cheng: What’s New in Diabetes; Dr. Peter Lin: Different Ages — Different Stages of Heart Disease; Dr. Jorge Wong: Innovations in the Management of Irregular Heart Beats; Dr. Shekhar Pandey: Breakthroughs in Heart Disease Prevention and Management; to register, email healthyheartday@ rogers.com or call 519-624-3511; information online at www.cambridgecardiaccare.com; Survivor Walk at 7:30 a.m., personalized risk assessment, health fair; use rear entrance, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Self-Help Mental Health Program Recovery International: a free, self-help cognitive-behavioural program; learn to change your thoughts in a structured, supportive setting; Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-568-7655, anitann88@gmail.com

Kids stuff

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Earth Day Family Storytime A Waterloo Global Science Initiative presentation for Earth Day; this fun, family storytime will explore all of the exciting things energy does . . . with an environmental twist; our friends from Laurier Students for Learning will be here to help out with stories, songs and science; drop in, registration not required, 11 to 11:45 a.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 Albert St., Waterloo, shall@wpl.ca Power Shift Pop-up for Earth Day This Earth Day, let’s think about energy and all the amazing things it does for us; put your creativity to the test and invent, design and build renewable energy sources at this very special Open Family Creation Space; Waterloo Global Science Initiatives will be on hand to help; drop in with the whole family; registration not required, 3 to 4:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 Albert St., Waterloo, shall@wpl.ca

Open houses and reunions

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Preston Scout House Band Spring Open House Entertainment for the whole family presented by Preston Scout House Band, Inc.; doors open: 12:30 p.m.; national anthem: 1:15 p.m.; program to follow; refreshments and hotdogs for sale, to 4 p.m., free, Preston Columbus Hall, 333 Speedsville Rd., Cambridge, 519-653-3376, prestonscouthouseband.adm@ sympatico.ca

Sales and bazaars

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Giant Book Sale Canadian Federation of University Women Book Sale; proceeds to fund student scholarships; for information: visit cfuwkw.org or email query@cfuwkw.org, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., admission free, check price list for books, First United Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo K-W Weavers’ and Spinners’ Show and Sale Unique, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted and handspun items: handwoven tea towels, blankets, baby items, table runners, scarves; handspun yarn; knitted baby items; demonstrations of weaving and spinning; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo, www.kwws.org, wkornelsen@sympatico.ca

School events

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Cycling Into The Future Bicycle Drive Collecting 24-inch bicycles to teach safe cycling to Grade 5 students in the Waterloo Region; if unable to drop off your bicycle or parts, for pickup contact donatemybike@gmail.com, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Galt Collegiate Institute, 200 Water St. N., Cambridge

Walks, runs and rides

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 March for Science Kitchener-Waterloo Celebrate passion for science and a call to support and ZHMLN\HYK [OL ZJPLU[PÄJ JVTT\nity; diverse group of scientists and science enthusiasts with a wealth of opinions, perspectives and ideas which is critical for [OL ZJPLU[PÄJ WYVJLZZ" YLJVNUPaing that science is everywhere and affects everyone, 12:30 to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo Town Square, 75 King St. S., Waterloo, marchforscience-kw.ca, marchforsciencekw@gmail.com LOOKING AHEAD Waterloo Marathon and Half Marathon — April 30 K-W St. John Ambulance full and half marathon Boston qualiÄLY" Z[HY[ HUK ÄUPZO H[ )LJO[LS Park; walkers welcome in half marathon; scenic course through beautiful rural Mennonite country; includes medallion, massage, refreshments; all funds raised go to K-W St. John Ambulance Home Caregiver Support Program and programs that enhance health, safety and quality of life through training and community service; registration: online at www.waterloomarathon.com or call 519-579-5451, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85, Bechtel Park, 185 Bridge St. W., Waterloo, tony@kwsja. com Canadian Cancer Society Great Ride ’n’ Stride — April 30 Non-competitive, pledge-based fundraising event organized by the society; participants choose to ride their bikes, walk, run or rollerblade to raise funds for research and support services for people living with cancer; registration required: www.greatride.ca, 12 p.m. collect pledges, Conestoga College, 299 Doon Valley Dr., Kitchener, 519-886-8888

Workshops

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Family Drop-In Art Saturdays All supplies and instruction included; parents get in free, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $5 per child, Button Factory Arts, 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, buttonfactoryarts.ca, 519-886-4577, programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca Stemotics Lego Mindstorm EV3 The pros from Stemotics teach students to design and build programmable robots using motors, sensors, gears, wheels, axles and other technical components, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Hespeler Library, 5 Tannery St. E., Cambridge, 519-658-4412, events@ideaexchange.org TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Cricut Design Space Learn how to do it yourself with their Cricut design and cut system; create two projects; materials provided, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge, 519-740-6294, events@ideaexchange.org Birds for Spring With Judy Donaldson; two evenings to make ceramic bird sculptures; enjoy refreshments and sculpt your creations in a casual atmosphere; creations ÄYLK PU [OL RPSU HUK YLHK` MVY `V\ to glaze on May 2, 7 to 9 p.m., $40 plus HST, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, 519-746-1882, katherine@theclayandglass.ca LOOKING AHEAD Improv for All — April 27 Register by Wednesday, April 26: Learn the essentials on how to create comedy on the spot in a judgment-free space for ages 14 plus; to register, call 519-6210460 or email events@ideaexchange.org, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., Cambridge Memoir Writing Workshop — April 29 Register by Friday, April 28: With author Larry Brown; to register, call 519-740-6294 or email events@ideaexchange.org 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge