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Arts events

THURSDAY, MAY 4 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Authors Present: From Monologue to Dialogue, The Ideas Series Engage with Cambridge published H\[OVYZ SPZ[LU [V YLHKPUNZ ÄUK V\[ HIV\[ the process of writing and publishing and ask questions; signed books for sale, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., 519-621-0460 KITCHENER “Room to Breathe”: Mindfulness Movie and Panel Discussion Using mindfulness in a challenging school environment; following the movie screening, a panel will discuss their experiences with mindfulness and introduce participants to mindfulness practices that parents/caregivers can try at home; limited seating, register at: bit. ly/2nfNy0x, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen St. N., csellers@lutherwood.ca FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER Grand River Express Model Railroad Convention Live clinics, live steam excursion, 20-plus layouts open for tour, operating sessions, manufacturers’ trade show and vendors, model shows and contests, banquet, women’s program; to May 7; visit grandriverexpress.ca for more information, 10:30 a.m. prices vary according to package, Conestoga College Recreation Complex, 299 Doon Valley Dr. SATURDAY, MAY 6 KITCHENER The Wash House Opens for the Season The Schneider family wash house will be humming with activity all weekend; staff will demonstrate spinning, traditional wool-dyeing techniques and open-hearth cooking; learn to pick and card wool; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., 519-742-7752 Cosplay Potluck Picnic 5.0 Come hang out in cosplay for food, games, prizes and fun, 1 to 6 p.m., free, Victoria Park, at Clock Tower, 79 Joseph St. WATERLOO Cinco de Mayo Festival Presented by Neruda Arts, Seven Shores and Kultrun Market; celebrate Mexican culture: art, live music including Mariachi Mexico Amigo, and activities for children, 2 to 6 p.m., free, Seven Shores Urban Café and Market, 10 Regina St. N., info@nerudaarts.ca SUNDAY, MAY 7 KITCHENER Oh! Canada Grand National Quilt Show A colourful convergence of quilt art from across Canada that celebrates that very essence of the country we love; on display to September 3; free opening reception on May 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., 519-742-7752 TUESDAY, MAY 9 CAMBRIDGE Author Event With Jockie Loomer-Kruger (“My Story: Valley Child”); original folk art illustrations on display; book available for purchase, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., 519-653-3632

Classics

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER Wednesday Noon Concert Featuring Douglas Haas, organ; bring your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N. THURSDAY, MAY 4 KITCHENER Noon Hour Easter Season Organ Recital Featuring Peter Nikiforuk, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, Church of St. John the Evangelist, Anglican Church, 23 Water St. N., eventsatstjohns@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER Gala Concert: Celebrating Douglas Haas Featuring a variety of local and national musicians performing in recognition of Douglas Haas’ 50th anniversary as music director; all are welcome; reception and presentations to follow, 7 to 9:30 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N. SATURDAY, MAY 6 ELMIRA Elmira Kiwanis Festival 2017 Final concert; 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr. SUNDAY, MAY 7 NEW HAMBURG Organ Recital Featuring Ian Sadler with music by Bach, Brahms, Handel, Mendelssohn and Widor, 3 p.m. free-will offering, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 23 Church St., 519-662-1810, courtney@telc.ca

Concerts

SUNDAY, MAY 7 CAMBRIDGE Next Up! Showcase A Music Is My Weapon, Idea Exchange, E-Bolt Music, Monigram Coffee Roasters and Fader Monkey presentation; provides young emerging artist with a platform to perform in front of a live audience; hosted by Rufus and Nadia Mazzarolo, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Monigram Coffee Roasters, 16 Ainslie St. S., suite C, www.facebook.com/ events/395263830860557/ musicismyweaponkw@gmail.com

Donations

WATERLOO Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School Students Support Fort Hope First Nation Led by student Janaki Mehta, students at Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School raised $4,000 for the purchasing of new sports and play equipment for the students at John C. Yesno Education Centre in Fort Hope First Nation after the community lost its community centre to a ÄYL" [OL TVUL` ^HZ YHPZLK [OYV\NO [OLPY “Voices of Fort Hope” fundraiser, part a year-long focus to raise awareness and funds for the residents of Fort Hope First Nation; the new sports equipment was recently delivered by Hon. Bob Nault, MP for Kenora riding.

Events

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER Second Hand, Not Second Best Trusted Clothes, promoting ethical, sustainable and healthy fashion, is hosting H ISVNNPUN JVU[LZ[! JYLH[L HU V\[Ä[ ^P[O second-hand clothing and blog about it; cash prizes for the top three entries; the contest is open to anyone in Waterloo Region aged 13 to 35; deadline for submissions: May 15 at 11:59 p.m.; for contest rules, visit www.trustedclothes. com/2nd-hand-contest.shtml, free, ;Y\Z[LK *SV[OLZ 6MÄJL +\RL :[ > contests@trustedclothes.com THURSDAY, MAY 4 KITCHENER Speak English Café Organized through Waterloo Region’s ShamRose Refugee Support Centre and the Working Centre; welcomes newcomers of many nationalities, with Englishspeaking volunteers, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Queen Street Commons Café, 43 Queen St. S., www.shamrose.ca/english-speaking-café WATERLOO More Than One Story Circle A unique and powerful bilingual card game proven to be a valuable tool for social workers, teachers, religious leaders, event co-ordinators and youth leaders to facilitate the process of integration and inclusion; awakens empathy, compassion, understanding and appreciation for the unique experiences of each person; RSVP to engin.sezen@gmail.com, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd. N. FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER Embrace the Shift Join the Waterloo-Wellington Learning Alliance and a panel of experts to explore trends and challenges in policy development, funding and volunteer management that impact the way we work, 9 to 11:30 a.m., free, Core Lifestyle and Recreation Complex, 401 New Dundee Rd., 519-742-8610, dianne@volunteerkw.ca SATURDAY, MAY 6 ST. JACOBS St. Jacobs Crokinole Tournament Last stop on the National Crokinole AsZVJPH[PVU ;V\Y HUK ÄUHS L]LU[ ILMVYL [OL 2017 World Crokinole Championships in Tavistock on June 3; www.nationalcrokinoleassociation.com/tournaments. php, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., adult $20; under 18, $15; under 16, free, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St. N., 519-885-0578 CAMBRIDGE Jane’s Walk: Growing Up In Galt: Water Street Then and Now >P[O 1PT .YPMÄU" ^HSR Z[HY[Z H[ >H[LYscape, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Waterscape, 150 Water St. N., 519-621-0460, events@ideaexchange.org KITCHENER Walk the Talk: Multilingual Gallery Tours Talk about contemporary art, learn about the exhibitions, hear all about the artists, and in your language of choice; Saturday tours led by trained community members and art enthusiasts; May 6: Arabic; May 13: Italian; May 27: French, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-579-5860 ext. 100, mail@kwag.on.ca Muslim Social Services’ Awards Celebrate Muslim Social Services 10th anniversary; honouring outstanding individuals and organizations, South Asian and Syrian dinner, live entertainment; announcing winner of their Truth and Justice Award; keynote speaker: Nathalie Des Rosier, MPP and professor; silent auction going live, 5 p.m., continues throughout evening; for tickets visit muslimsocialserviceskw.org $100, receive $75 tax receipt, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave., 519-772-4399 ext. 2707, iman@muslimsocialserviceskw.org WATERLOO Transport in Time Walking Tour Explore ways people arrived at and moved around the Village and later the Town of Waterloo, and how we’ll get around the city in the near future; tour led by Waterloo Public Library’s local history manager, Janet Seally; visit several Wa[LYSVV ZWV[Z HUK ÄUPZO [V\Y VU 2PUN :[YLL[ just north of Bridgeport Road; meet in front of the Gallery; rain or shine, 2:30 to 4 p.m., free, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., jseally@wpl.ca SUNDAY, MAY 7 CAMBRIDGE Jane’s Walk: Hespeler River Trail With Linda Lennox and the Silverheights Neighbourhood Association; begins at Idea Exchange, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Hespeler Library, 5 Tannery St. E., 519-658-4412

Fitness and sports

SUNDAY, MAY 7 KITCHENER 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 exerJPZL" JLY[PÄLK KHUJL [LHJOLY" :\UKH`Z! May 7 and 28, June 18, 7 to 9 p.m., KYVW PU! " ÄYZ[ [PTLY! UV JOHYNL Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Queen St. N.

For seniors

THURSDAY, MAY 4 WATERLOO Spring Hymn Sing Hosted by The Health Council of Mount Zion Lutheran Church; some favourite hymns and perhaps a couple of new ones; wheelchair accessible; large-print screen projections; led by Deacon Scott Knarr, their director of music; shares brief background stories about the music and words, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Rd. S., 519-886-5820, mtzion@mzlc.ca FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER Learn to Hand Quilt Have you always wanted to learn how to hand quilt? Come to this hands on workshop to learn and try some basic skills, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca SATURDAY, MAY 6 KITCHENER Salsa Saturday for Adults 55-Plus Learn how to catch and move to merengue, bachata and salsa music; instruction provided by the K-W Salseros; register by phone at 519-741-2501 or online using barcode 245717: www. kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/programregistrationwebreg.asp, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Downtown Community Centre, 35B Weber St. W., 519-741-2501

Fundraisers

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER 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., kwquarterauctions@gmail.com FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER Every Plate Full .VHS! [V ÄSS [OL WSH[LZ VM L]LY` O\UNY` Canadian this summer; The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s campaign, #EveryPlateFullWR, aims to raise funds for 35,000 neighbours; meals localin 35 businessesdays, to help participate hungry in businessesvarious capacities:on their website:list of participatingbit.ly/FBWRevents; Waterloo Region,to June 50 9, AlpineThe FoodCt., kellyk@Bank of thefoodbank.ca WATERLOO Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon Help celebrate KidsAbility’s 60th birthday at this year’s Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon; help children with special needs by donating at www.kidsability.ca/support, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., donations gratefully received, Conestoga Mall, 550 King St. N., 519-886-8886, tnandor@kidsability.ca CAMBRIDGE Catholic Women’s League of St. Clement’s Parish Penny Sale Penny sale draw, door prize draw, quilt YHMÅL HUK YLMYLZOTLU[ Z[HUK" KVVYZ open: 6 p.m.; draws: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; draw tickets available for purchase at the event; in church basement, St. Clement’s Catholic Church, 745 Duke St., 519-653-6123 Trivia Night with Wine and Cheese Register by Wednesday, May 3: Tickets H]HPSHISL H[ [OL *O\YJO VMÄJL JHSS VY LTHPS VMÄJL'Z[QHTLZang.ca, 7 p.m. $15, St. James Anglican Church, 520 Ellis Rd. W. SATURDAY, MAY 6 WATERLOO Off the Wall Art Sale Sale of new and recycled paintings, prints and posters, framed and unframed; all proceeds support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) in Sub-Saharan Africa; sponsored by Omas :PZRVUH VM 2 > HU HMÄSPH[L VM [OL .YHUKmothers to Grandmothers campaign of the SLF; parking at rear, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Church of the Holy Saviour, 33 Allen St. E., www.omas-siskonakw. org/, offthewall@bell.net KITCHENER Six Decades of Iconic Rock & Roll Dinner-show featuring homemade penne and meatballs (gluten-free/vegetarian option available), antipasto, salads, dessert, coffee and tea; cash bar; music by Chalkboard Menu; dinner at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.); show at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.); proceeds to Habitat For Humanity; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/events/17998, $25 dinner-show; $10 show only, Church of St. John the Evangelist, Anglican Church, 23 Water St. N., 519-504-6288 BADEN Rotary Wilmot BrewHaHa 2017 14 food vendors, six breweries, plus wine, scotch and moonshine vendors, food and drink tasting; all money raised supports local causes; tickets available at www.rotarywilmot.org or at the door, 6 to 10 p.m., $25 (includes six beer and four food tickets), Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., 519-301-5620, wilmotrotary@rogers. com

Gardening

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 CAMBRIDGE Preston Horticultural Society David Hobson demonstrates planting in hanging frames, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St. E., 519-653-4251 SATURDAY, MAY 6 ELMIRA Elmira and District Horticultural Society Plant Sale Bring donations to the parking lot, Friday, May 5, 6 to 8 p.m.; receive one plant voucher for every two plants donated; sale: May 6; in parking lot, corner of Industrial Drive and First Street, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Eldale Machine and Tool, 3 Industrial Dr., 519-669-2328 MONDAY, MAY 8 CAMBRIDGE Galt Horticultural Hypertufa Trough Workshop Wear old gardening clothes: working with concrete outside on the grass; bring: a large bowl or two boxes, see registration for sizes; garbage bags; rubber gloves for working in cement; for information email info@galthort.com; register online at www.hort.com; 6:30 to 8 p.m., round trough, $15; square trough, $20, Ferguson Cottage, 37 Grand Ave. S. BADEN Wilmot Horticultural Society Meeting Topic: growing sweet potatoes; speaker: Lester Fretz; youth and adult show and ZOHYL! IYPUN H WSHU[ ÅV^LY VY WOV[V [V share, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., wilmothortsociety@gmail.com

Health

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER Clint Malarchuk: The Crazy Game Former NHL goalie turned mental health advocate, Clint Malarchuk shares his story of his long battle with alcoholism and his attempt to end his life; his effort to end the stigma around mental illness and offer hope to others; sponsored by Carizon, Lutherwood and Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council; register at bit.ly/2mLVzx0, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $10, Bingemans Conference Centre, Embassy Room, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., csellers@lutherwood.ca

Kids stuff

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER Art Explorations For ages eight to 13; offers a fun and encouraging environment to learn the fundamentals of art; build technical skills in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture; learn about historical and contemporary art; suitable for all skill levels; new projects each day; materials included; Wednesdays to May 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $15 plus HST per class, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-579-5860 ext. 100 FRIDAY, MAY 5 KITCHENER PD Day Camps Each camp is packed full of non-stop art-making fun using different materials and techniques for ages seven to 14: drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media; free extended care between 8:15 and 9 a.m. and 4 to 5:15 p.m.; camps on May 5 and June 2; register at www. kwag.ca/en/programs/PDCamp.asp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $48 per day, KitchenerWaterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-579-5860 ext. 100, mail@kwag. on.ca Play-in-a-Day PD Days Green Light Arts has PD Days theatre programs for ages six to 13: drama games, creativity, and coming together to make an original play in one day; May 5 and June 2; early drop off at 8 a.m., late pick-up at 5 p.m.; for more information: 226-444-8011, info@greenlightarts.com or www.greenlight-arts.com/ pd-days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $40; $70 for two sessions; The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St.

Luncheons

SUNDAY, MAY 7 KITCHENER Mother’s Day Luncheon Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., $28; $25 mother; $13 child; seven and under, free, Schwaben Club, 1668 King St. E., 519-742-7979, schwaben@kitchenerschwabenclub.com Sales and bazaars SATURDAY, MAY 6 CAMBRIDGE Knox’s Galt Spring Bake and Plant Sale Bake table, perennial plants, pansies, indoor plants, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., 519-623-0491, wlong@rogers.com WATERLOO K-W Gem and Mineral Club Show and Sale Rocks, minerals, fossils, meteorites, displays, beads and jewelry; children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo Community Arts Centre, 25 Regina St. S.

School events

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 WATERLOO Conestoga College Women in Skilled Trades Information Session Conestoga College accepting applications for their free Women in Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program; information sessions held at 10 a.m. on May 3, July 26 and August 3; at 1 p.m. on May 16 and June 6; and at 6 p.m. on May 25 and July 18; courses begin Sept. 11; in room 2A12, free, Conestoga College, Waterloo Campus, 108 University Ave. E., 519-885-0300 ext. 5272, lscott@conestogac.on.ca

Slide shows

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 KITCHENER Portugal With Inacio Mato, Legacy Travel, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507

Walks runs and rides

SUNDAY, MAY 7 WATERLOO Mudpuppy Chase Hosted by Kitchener Grand River Rotary; MHZ[ ÅH[ YVHK JV\YZL OHYK WHJRLK NYH]LS trail, chip timing and marshalling; techniJHS ZOPY[ HUK ÄUPZOPUN WYPaL PUJS\KLK" gourmet post race food by Borealis Grill; donations over $20 receive charitable tax receipt; proceeds support children’s charities in the Waterloo Region; register online at mudpuppychase.com/registration.php, 9 a.m., 600M: $15; 3K: $35; 5K: $50, University of Waterloo, Columbia Ice Field Athletic Centre, 250 Columbia St. W., 519-591-0848 KITCHENER The Walk So Kids Can Talk Family-friendly 5K walk in support of Kids Help Phone that is always open in every moment of crisis or need; walk presented by Bank of Montreal (BMO), 10 a.m. donations, Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron Rd., info@kidshelpphone.ca