5 -Day List SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Arts events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 St. Jacobs and Aberfoyle Model Railway Showcasing Ontario steam and diesel railroading in the late 1950s; open Saturdays and holiday Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.; for more information visit stjacobsmodelrailway.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $8, $7 senior/student, $5 child, age three and under free, St. Jacobs and Aberfoyle Model Railway, 1440 King St. N., building 3, St. Jacobs, 519-664-3737 LINK Picnic Festival The LINK Picnic Festival and Carnival Costume Parade celebrates the wealth and diversity within the African and Caribbean diaspora; get a taste of the African and Caribbean culture from the food, arts, music and more; to Aug. 27: Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 7 p.m., free, Victoria Park, Jubilee Dr., Kitchener, www.linkpicnicfestival.com, 519-721-5746, picnic@ linkpicnicFestival.com Sun Life Financial Waterloo Busker Carnival Heart-pounding, action-packed, non-stop family fun; buskers, music, dancers, midway, food and more (to Aug. 27); for more information and schedule of events, visit waterloobuskers.com, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., free, City of Waterloo, 100 Regina St. S., Waterloo, marketing@waterloobuskers.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Summer Sampler Explore the quiet pursuits of a summer Sunday; try traditional handcrafts, tour the garden, and enjoy a cup of lemon balm tea; Sundays to Sept. 3, 1 to 5 p.m., $6, senior/student $5, child $4, family $15 plus hst, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-742-7752, abettschen@regionofwaterloo.ca MONDAY, AUGUST 28 Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays Unique classic and special edition cars (to Sept. 18); prizes; for more information, visit www. eventbrite.ca/e/show-shineclassic-car-mondays-tickets-25876326790, 6 to 9 p.m., free, The Shops at Highland and Westmount, PartSource parking lot, 563 Highland Rd. W., Kitchener, 226-606-3455, showandshineclassics@gmail.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Wool Processing The Schneiders will be washing, carding, spinning and dyeing wool; www.schneiderhaus.ca, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/ student, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-742-7752, abettschen@regionofwaterloo.ca WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Folk Medicine Time-honoured recipes for herbal medicines will be brewed using cuttings from our four-square garden; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4, child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-742-7752
Concerts
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Third Annual Preston Porch Party Enjoy four different acts on four different porches along our dead-end street (beside Preston High School); performers include Queen Street Music School’s Terminus Band, Tanya Marie Harris and her band, VAT Blues Band and Gary Cain Band; bring your own lawn chair and picnic; admission is free but donations are accepted; for schedule, visit ca.eventbu.com/city/3rd-annualpreston-porch-party/962562 1 to 5 p.m., free, 443 Beaver St., Cambridge, 519-404-1369, carriented@rogers.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Sunday Night Concert Series Featuring Southbound; bring a lawn chair, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Gore Park, 68 Arthur St. S., Elmira
Events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Cambridge Farmers’ Market Join us at the market for the fresh local food, homemade crafts, and other unique items; parking is available behind Cambridge City Hall; Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cambridge Farmers Market, 40 Dickson St., Cambridge, www. cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/farmers-market. aspx, 519-740-4681 ext. 4252 Aviation Fun Day The Region of Waterloo International Airport community throws VWLU [OL KVVYZ MVY H M\U ÄSSLK day of demonstrations and displays; bring a donation of a nonperishable food item in support of the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank and Food Bank of Waterloo Region; www.waterlooairport.ca/ en/abouttheairport/events.asp, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Region of Waterloo International Airport, 4881 Fountain St., Breslau, 519-648-2256 ext. 8504, smcauley@regionofwaterloo.ca Cambridge Comic Arts Festival Free activities and displays designed for comic lovers of all ages; for information, visit ideaexchange.org/ccaf 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org Wonders of Nature Festival Presented by City of Kitchener and Waterloo Region Nature; includes an aquatic display, presentations and a planetarium to learn about the evening sky; tent displays include birds, turtles and snakes plus an opportunity to learn about plants, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Huron Natural Area, 801 Trillium Dr., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/huronnaturalarea. asp, 519-741-2600 ext. 4177, joshua.shea@kitchener.ca TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Normal Birth Information Session Register by Monday, Aug. 28: Have you wondered about home birth or a home water birth? Join us for an informative session to learn more about normal birth and delivery, birth place options, and midwifery care; preregister by calling or emailing the clinic, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Blue Heron Midwives, 30 Dupont St. E., unit 105, Waterloo, blueheronmidwives.com, 519-954-0300, info@blueheronmidwives.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Harry Potter Celebration with The Lovegoods Adults love Harry Potter too: celebrate 20 years of Potter with live music from The Lovegoods, Potter trivia, snacks, prizes and more; music and mingling starts 6 p.m.; their own Sorting Hat on hand to create trivia teams, 7 p.m.; www.wpl.ca, to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 Albert St., Waterloo, 519-886-1310 ext. 110, broi@wpl.ca
Fitness and sports
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Free Yoga Class Classes are held Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. and Mondays at 5:30 p.m., free, Sai Bhakti Dham Mandir, 52 McIntyre Pl., Unit A, Kitchener, saibhaktidham@gmail.com SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 Wilfrid Laurier University Football Game Defending Yates Cup Champions, Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, play University of Toronto )S\LZ PU [OLPY ÄYZ[ NHTL VM [OL 2017-18 regular season; www. laurierathletics.com; tickets in advance: $17; $2 child, ages four to 12; child under four, free; $10 student/senior; $5 Laurier student; on event day: plus $3 per ticket, 1 to 5 p.m., see above, Wilfrid Laurier University Stadium, 81 Seagram Dr., Waterloo, 519-884-0710, lotoole@laurierathletics.com MONDAY, AUGUST 28 Lawn Bowls Recreational lawn bowling, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, weather permitting; try three times at no cost; panthergpss.wixsite.com/plbc; to Sept. 27, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., free, Preston Lawn Bowling Club, 427 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, 519-653-1085, preston.bowls@yahoo.com
For seniors
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Rockin’ It at Rockway Outdoor live concert on the patio; cash bar and barbecue available for purchase, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; jazz with Tim Louis; bringing a lawn chair, 6 to 8 p.m., $5 donation appreciated, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda. vandekeere@kitchener.ca
Fundraisers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 ShamRose Benefit Concert and Variety Show One-of-a-kind music and poetry event to support the vital work of ShamRose for Syrian Culture; features local artists Janice Jo Lee, Bashar Lulu Jabbour, folk band NDK and jazz ensemble Manatee; for information and tickets visit Centre in the Square or www.shamrose.ca, 7 to 9 p.m., $30, The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-590-0923, clelandmoyer@sympatico.ca MONDAY, AUGUST 28 Franklin Street Food Truck Fest Bring your own chairs/blankets; proceeds to community outreach; Mondays to Sept. 25, 5 to 8 p.m., food prices vary, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, 519-893-6827, gayanderson@bell.net LOOKING AHEAD Schwaben Club Best Ball Golf Tournament — Sept. 9 Register by Wednesday, Sept. 6, 18 holes of golf, green fees, golf cart, prizes; dinner with dessert at Schwaben Club, 11 a.m. $85, taxes included, Rockway Golf Course, 625 Rockway Dr., Kitchener, www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com, 519-742-7979, schwaben@kitchenerschwabenclub.com Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope —Sept. 10 Register by Saturday, Sept. 9, 2.5K or 5K walk; women living with ovarian cancer or those who identify as survivors pay no registration fee nor do those under age of 17; all proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Canada; www.ovariancanada.org, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., registration: $25; and collect pledges, Victoria Park, at Clock Tower, 79 Joseph St., Kitchener, cmahuran@ovariancanada.org Surf Dogs — Sept. 10 Bring your canine best friend and enjoy a splashing good time; presented by Ren’s Pet Depot, Countryside Boarding, Rayne, and Troy & Jeanette Schmidt, Remax; “Poochie” Paddle for small dogs only (25 pounds or less) from noon to 1 p.m.; all other dogs from 1 to 4 p.m.; best beach attire and “hang 20” canine contest; for information and to register, visit kwhumane.com/news-events, $10 per dog advance; $12 at the door, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, kwhumane.com/ news-events/, 519-745-5615 ext. 251, brenda.pearce@awasco.ca Transformation CMH — Sept. 10 Elegant garden party celebrates the past, present and future of Cambridge Memorial Hospital; learn how the hospital has transformed to provide the changing healthcare of our future; 19-plus event, 1 to 4 p.m., $125, Shade’s Mills Conservation Area, 450 Avenue Rd., Cambridge, 519-621-2330 ext. 2445
Health
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 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
Walks runs and rides
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Tri-City Ride for Autism Registration required; motorcycle ride out of Cambridge, Ontario; scenic ride through the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas; poker run, best and worst hand prizes, breakfast, barbecue; event proceeds to KidsAbility; www.facebook.com/TriCityRideforAutism, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., registration: $30; passenger: $20; free with $100 pledges, Oriental Sports Club, 1054 Shellard Rd., Cambridge, 226-218-5796, tricityrideforautism@outlook.com Ride for Veterans Register by Saturday, Aug. 26: Third annual motorcycle poker run, starting at Hespeler Legion to Orangeville Legion, then to Fergus Legion and back to Hespeler Legion; registration starts at 9 a.m., riders depart at 11 a.m.; cash prizes for top three WVRLY OHUKZ YHMÅLZ KYH^ food and refreshments; for more information and to register, visit www.rideforwoundedwarriors.com, to 6 p.m., $25 rider and passenger; $15 if passenger not playing poker, Royal Canadian 3LNPVU )Y :JOVÄLSK St., Cambridge, 519-572-8299, dalehart@sentex.ca LOOKING AHEAD Walk-It for Parkinson’s — Sept. 9 Registration required; familyfriendly walk, roll or run fundraising event for Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario; registration starts 10 a.m., walk starts 11 a.m.; all registered walkers receive a pedometer and T-shirt; dogs welcome; demonstrations, prizes, silent auction, refreshments; visit www.walk-it.ca, to 12 p.m., raise funds: online donations, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, 455 University Ave. W., Kitchener, 1-888-851 7376, mkrulicki59@hotmail.com 107.5 Dave Rocks Ride to End Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — Sept. 10 Ride through the picturesque scenery of the Forks of the Credit; a hot pancake breakfast, collect your poker run tickets and hit the road with over 200 other bikers; all funds raised stay within the local community to help those living with MS; for every $50 raised receive a draw ticket for the Grand Prize of $1,000; www.daverocksridetoendms.ca; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., raise minimum of $50 in pledges, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, 519-569-8789 ext. 3196, rebecca.wedge@mssociety.ca Butterfly Release Walk to Remember — Sept. 10 Register by Saturday, Aug. 26: A day of remembrance; release H I\[[LYÅ` PU TLTVY` VM `V\Y loved one, share a photo or memento on our memory wall, or purchase a memory sign for the walking path; www.bfomidwest. org/events-and-memorials/walk[V YLTLTILYI\[[LYÅ` YLSLHZL 1 to 3 p.m., purchase three I\[[LYÅPLZ MVY " VUL MVY Williamsburg Cemetery, 1541 Fischer-Hallman Rd., Kitchener, 519-603-0196, admin@bfomidwest.org
Workshops
SATURDAY,Mosaic Workshop AUGUSTand Guided26 Bike Ride Julie with Sperling Artist-in-Residence A know guided some bike of ride Kitchener’sto get to bike infrastructure, with stops along the way to forage for mosaic materials; then use a traditional mosaic hammer to make a small mosaic to contribute to Julie’s ÄUHS WYVQLJ[" WHY[PJPWHU[Z T\Z[ IL age 18 or older; preregistration required: visit www.kitchener.ca/air, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, 519-741-2200 ext. 7084 Drop-in Family Saturdays Creative fun for the whole family; all projects appropriate for tots to seniors; no registration required; buttonfactoryarts.ca, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $5 per child; parents/guardians free, Button Factory Arts, 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, 519-886-4577, programs@buttonfactoryarts.ca TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 Grant Writing Workshop for Artists’ Projects “Writing a grant application makes you a better artist” workshop, for artists and arts organizations of all disciplines; overview about assembling funding for an art project; outline various sources of funding, public HUK WYP]H[L OV^ [V ÄUK Z\P[HISL funders, and how to write an application; www.interartsmatrix.ca/events.html, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Region of Waterloo Library — Elmira Branch, 65 Arthur St. S., Elmira, info@interartsmatrix.ca LOOKING AHEAD Photo Editing — Sept. 1 Learn tips for using Pixir and Photoshop; from cropping to touch-ups; presentation and hands-on practice time; registration required: kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventId =21432&backto=calendar&star tdate=2017/09/01, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Library, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org