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Arts events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 KITCHENER Night\Shift 2017 Line-up Launch & Volunteer Social Two live bands including Halifax’s Walrus, get to know the 20-plus artist installations hitting Night\Shift, a free art and performance crawl that will celebrate its ÄM[O HUU\HS MLZ[P]HS PU KV^U[V^U 2P[JOener (on Nov. 2 to 4); Goudie’s Lane; nightshiftwr.ca, 6:30 to 9 p.m., free, J& P Grocery, 8 Queen St. N., samanthatrieu@gmail.com FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 ST. JACOBS Blocktoberfest 2017 A Block 3 Brewery and St. Jacobs Community Association presentation; beer, music and food; admission includes ZV\]LUPY [HRL OVTL NSHZZ HUK ÄYZ[ ÄSS \W is free; proceeds to St. Jacobs Lions Club’s programs; for more information and tickets: stjacobslionsclub.eventastic. com, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., $20 advance, $25 at the door, St. Jacobs Lions Hall, 31 Parkside Dr., 519-206-0573, stjhomeowners@gmail.com CAMBRIDGE Fresh Stories Live performance storytelling every third Friday of the month produced by Carol Leigh Wehking and Michele Braniff; come to listen, and also to share a story if you like during open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $5, Monigram Coffee Roasters, 16 Ainslie St. S., suite C, 519-623-2456, clwehking@gmail.com SATURDAY, KITCHENERBelmontOne-day music Village SEPTEMBERfestival Bestival featuring 16 sensational inspiring music,art; www.belmontvillagebestival.distinctive local food, and com, Village, 10 belmontvillagebestival@gmail.a.m. to 10 p.m., free, Belmont com Porch Dance View performancesDances through Kitchener’s King17); www.kaeja.org/porch-view-dances,Street East neighbourhood (to Sept. 12:30Ave. N., to 519-745-6565,3 p.m., by donation, info@registrytheatre.com53 Betzner The Word on the Street: Kitchener BookBook lovers& Magazineare invited Festivalto an afternoon of readingsof authorsand discussionsin an intimate by setting; a selection for information thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto/ongoinginitiatives/kitchener-preview,and schedule of events, visit p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library,1 to 5:30 Central Library, 85 Queen St. N. WATERLOO Royal Medieval Faire An interactive day consisting of vendors, hands-on displays, food and beverages, games, Celtic music, magic, swordplay, ceili (old-fashion Irish dance), authentic costumes and decorations, and more; www.royalmedievalfaire.org, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $10, $5 child under 12, $20 family of four, Waterloo Park, hospitality area, Westmount Road entrance, www. royalmedievalfaire.org, 519-279-4018, info@royalmedievalfaire.org SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 KITCHENER Author Event Tara Mondou (“Little Girl in the Mirror”); book-signing; www.taramondou.com 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Chapters, 135 Gateway Park Dr., 519-650-2553, rbastian@indigo.ca WATERLOO Author Event Susan Marshall: “NemeSIS”; book signing and author meet-and-greet, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Chapters Waterloo, 428 King St. N., talia@digiwriting.com CAMBRIDGE Book Launch Becky Alexander (“More Tales from an Old Hespeler Girl”); join Becky and her brother Jay for book signings, light refreshments, entertainment by Barb Day (Spoken Word) and Robert Bourque (guitarist/singer), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free, Hespeler Heritage Centre, 11 Tannery St. E., www.craigleighpress.com, panthergpss@yahoo.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 WATERLOO Book Launch Heather Smith (“The Agony of Bun O’Keefe”), 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Words Worth Books, 96 King St. S. Blood donor clinics ONGOING WATERLOO Blood Donor Clinic Donate blood and join the movement today; Mondays and Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon; for more information, to get your organization involved, or to book a group donation, contact Tara Gutscher at tara.gutscher@blood.ca or 519-884-5646 ext. 4883, K-W Blood Donor Clinic, 94 Bridgeport Rd. E. Classics WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 KITCHENER Wednesday Noon Concert Featuring Pam Patel (soprano) and Jason White (piano); bring your lunch or buy a low-cost meal at the church; doors open at 11:30 a.m.; www.standrewskw. com/concerts, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 KITCHENER Schneider Male Chorus New Members Night Men of all ages and voices are welcome, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., free, Calvary Memorial United Church, 91 Gruhn St., schneidermalechorus.ca, 519-886-7566, jacknanson@gmail.com Concerts THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 CAMBRIDGE Jillian Elizabeth Join us on our outdoor riverside patio for live music (held indoors during inclement weather), 7:30 to 11 p.m., free, The Pines, 115 Fountain St. S., 519-650-0412 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 WATERLOO Jim Reimer Memorial Bluegrass Concert Featuring Rescue Junction with special guests, 5 on the Floor; free admission with donations to Reimer Scholarship in Theological Studies gratefully accepted; uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/jim-reimermemorial-bluegrass-concert-rescuejunction, 2:30 to 5 p.m., by donation, Conrad Grebel University College, Great Hall, 140 Westmount Rd., 519-885-0220 ext. 24261, grebelcommunication@ uwaterloo.ca Sing Fires of Justice with Tom Jackson In the spirit of reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in Canada, acclaimed First Nations singer and actor Tom Jackson presents a program of song and story; www.eventbrite. ca/e/an-afternoon-with-tom-jacksonsong-and-story-tickets-36926820113, 3 to 5 p.m., free, but tickets required, First United Church, 16 William St. W., 519-880-0710 ext. 3241, dkrugerallen@ wlu.ca TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 WATERLOO Noon Hour Concert Tim Louis (jazz piano and vocals), Dave Wiffen (saxophone) and Matt Lima (electric bass); low cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First United Church, 16 William St. > L_[ VMÄJL' ÄYZ[\UP[LKJO\YJO JH Donations WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 CAMBRIDGE Argus receives $6,419 from The Home Depot Cambridge as part of The Orange Door Project The Home Depot Pinebush location raised $6,419 through The Orange Door Project, established by the Home Depot Canada Foundation with the goal of eliminating youth homelessness in Canada. One hundred per cent of donations raised at the Pinebush location will be used to operate Argus’ emergency shelter program Events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 KITCHENER Lunchtime Lounge: Walking Tour of Homer Watson Park Registration required; rych mills explores the development of this Kitchener park formerly known as Cressman’s Woods; gather at corner of Huron Road and Mill Park Drive, a historical information plaque and parking lot there; wear sturdy walking shoes, bring bug repellent, water bottle and camera; bit.ly/2wvfwnc, 12 to 1 p.m., $10, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd., 519-748-4377, marketing@homerwatson.on.ca SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 WATERLOO REGION Doors Open Waterloo Region 50 locations; architecture, heritage and technology event; 2017 theme: Identity + Innovation; discover the secret places of Waterloo Region; free admission, children’s activities, music, drama presentations, events: walkingvisit regionofwaterloo.ca/doorsopen;tours and other special map and guide: at Waterloo Region SPIYHYPLZ T\ZL\TZ HUK [V\YPZT VMÄJLZ VY online at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/ discoveringTheRegion/resources/DoorsOpen-2017-Map-and-Guide-lowres.pdf, 519-747-5139, doorsopen@regionofwaterloo.ca AYR Life in the Detweiler Neighbourhood 150 Years Ago (part of Doors Open Waterloo Region) Gather meetinghouse-style on the Detweiler benches as they did 150 years ago; hear historian and author Sam Steiner’s overview of life and faith among the Mennonite settlers in this part of Waterloo Region; question-and-answer session to follow; for tickets visit www. eventbrite.ca/e/life-in-the-detweilerneighbourhood-150-years-ago-tickets-37225647915, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Detweiler Meetinghouse, 3445 Roseville Rd., 519-747-5139, doorsopen@regionofwaterloo.ca WATERLOO Lecture: 60 Years at Waterloo (part of Doors Open Waterloo Region) Illustrated talk: University of Waterloo’s Ken McLaughlin tells the story of the development of the 1,000-acre campus and its impact in Waterloo and beyond; Special Collections and Archives of the iconic Dana Porter Library building open 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. for behind-the-scenes tours of the facility; uwaterloo.ca/events/events/ doors-open-free-talk-60-years-waterlooperspectives; held at Dana Porter Library, 1 to 2 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., 519-888-4567 L_[ JVSSLLU Ä[aWH[YPJR'\^H[LYloo.ca The Grand and the Land: Indigenous History in this Place (part of Doors Open Waterloo Region) Phil Monture of Six Nations of the Grand River, spokesperson and researcher with 40 years of experience on the topics of treaties and land issues, will provide an illustrated overview of land use history in this region and the Grand River watershed, and also of the land transactions involving Indigenous Peoples, the Crown, and later settlers, 3 to 4 p.m., free, Button Factory Arts, 25 Regina St. S., www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-grand-and-theland-indigenous-history-in-this-placetickets-37224835485, 519-747-5139, doorsopen@regionofwaterloo.ca MACA Street Party & BBQ Hosted by MacGregor-Albert Community Association; long-term residents welcoming new students to the neighbourhood; games, prizes, ‘maker bike’ activities run by Waterloo Public Library, green screen and photo booth, Waterloo -PYL +LWHY[TLU[ [Y\JR HUK ÄYLÄNO[LYZ displays by Wilfrid Laurier Echohawks and Indigenous Students Centre; rain date: Sept. 17, 12 to 2 p.m., $2 suggested donation, Fountain Street, Central Street to Spring Street, macawaterloo@ gmail.com KITCHENER Iconography: Windows into Heaven (part of Doors Open Waterloo Region) Discover the rich meaning of Byzantine iconography, using as illustration the icoUVNYHWO` VM /VS` ;YHUZÄN\YH[PVU *O\YJO! talk by Fr. Myroslaw Tataryn, theologian, professor, and Department of Religious Studies Chair, St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo; for tickets see www.eventbrite. ca/e/iconography-windows-into-heaventickets-37225482420, 2 to 3 p.m., free, /VS` ;YHUZÄN\YH[PVU <RYHPUPHU .YLJV Catholic Church, 131 Victoria St. S., 519-747-5139, doorsopen@regionofwaterloo.ca Lecture: Attractors (part of Doors Open Waterloo Region) Features Siamak Hariri, one of Canada’s top architects, and the lead in the design of both University of Waterloo (UW) School of Pharmacy and the McMaster DeGroote School of Medicine next door (visit both on Sept. 16); talks about the philosophy and the collaboration that produce work like UW School of Pharmacy, uwaterloo.ca/events/events/ doors-open-free-talk-attractors, 2 to 3 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy, 10A Victoria St. S., JVSSLLU Ä[aWH[YPJR'\^H[LYSVV JH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 WATERLOO Peace Week Attend or host a peace-related initiative in Waterloo Region; check uwaterloo.ca/ peace-week to learn more about how to be involved; to Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd. N., greblweb@ uwaterloo.ca Open Streets: Uptown Waterloo Livable cities movement; community events promote walking, dancing, playing and socializing; live music, art activities, community groups, businesses, eateries and more; due to construction Open Streets will take place along Laurel and Spurline Trails; for locations and information, visit www.waterloo.ca/en/living/open-streets.asp, 12 to 5 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., 519-747-6125, josh.bean@waterloo.ca Fitness and sports SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 KITCHENER Family FunDay: Amma Yoga Families and children are welcome to participate in a free yoga class. Two sessions: 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.; Sundays; www.ammayoga.ca, 1:30 to 4 p.m., free, Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Ltd., 319 Victoria St. N., 226-241-3700, info@descendantsbeer.com For seniors WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 KITCHENER The Versatile Piano Enjoy a wide range of music styles from classical to jazz, show tunes to pop, performed by Michel Allard at the piano; every second Wednesday to Nov. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Welcome Back Barbecue Lunch Home-cooked three-course barbecue lunch with live entertainment; cash bar; on the patio, indoors if raining, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $11.06, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 KITCHENER Planning for End of Life How to gain peace of mind for you and `V\Y SV]LK VULZ PU WYL WSHUUPUN `V\Y ÄUHS wishes; covers simple cremation and burial services for all faith traditions, how to save money by pre-arranging includPUN [H_ ILULÄ[Z HUK OV^ [V JVTT\UPJH[L `V\Y ÄUHS ^PZOLZ [V LHZL [OL I\YKLU on loved ones, 10 to 11:30 a.m., free, Stanley Park Community Centre, 505 Franklin St. N., 519-741-2200 ext. 5345, carolyn.cormier@kitchener.ca Philosophy Group Group of thinkers who get together for philosophical discussion; topics change each session; no registration required: drop in; every other Thursday to Nov. 23, 3 to 4:30 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Music Jam Drop in; musicians enjoying music together; bring your instrument and enjoy some time playing together; Thursdays, to Nov. 2, 6 to 8 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 KITCHENER Junk Music Jam Create your instrument from junk around the house; come for a music jam session; instruments: as simple as buckets, graters, spoons or tools; indoor event in auditorium if raining, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@ kitchener.ca TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 KITCHENER Ukulele Practice Group Drop in; informal group to practise playing the ukulele; no formal instruction provided; Tuesdays to Dec. 12, 10 to 11 a.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Bible Study Group: “A Survey of the New Testament” Non-denominational group: aims to get a big picture understanding of the New ;LZ[HTLU[" L_WSVYL YLÅLJ[ HUK YLZWVUK to what each of the last 27 books of the Bible contributes to its overall theme; Tuesdays to Dec. 19, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@ kitchener.ca Adult 50-Plus Dart Group Playing darts: all abilities welcome; no registration required: drop in, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca CAMBRIDGE Ted Wake Welcome Back Barbecue Lunch Code 6604; call 519-740-4681, 12:30 to 2 p.m., $6, W. 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Johnson Centre, Ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., ostermeier@sympatico.ca Gardening WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 BADEN Wilmot Horticultural Society Meeting Junior Gardening Awards; topic: Gaia’s .PM[Z" WYLZLU[H[PVU VM ÅVYH MH\UH HUK more celebrating the beauty, complexity and diversity of the Earth’s inhabitants; speaker: Peter Rasberry, retired outdoor education specialist of the Waterloo Region District School Board, and photographer, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., wilmothortsociety@gmail.com MONDAY, WATERLOO SEPTEMBER 18 Garden Meeting Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Guest speaker:design and Trish rose Symons, judge; a topic: horticultural, “There’s3:30 p.m.,a Puppyfree, Albertin My McCormickGarden”; 1 to Community 519-893-6827, Centre, gayanderson@bell.net500 Parkside Dr., ELMIRA Elmira Society and Meeting District Horticultural Guest speakers: Gloria Yeung and Nancy Stayzer; part 1: “Storm Water and You”; part 2: “Reed It and Weep”; invasive phragmites in our community; new members welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., member free; non-member $2, Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N., christinefrances54@gmail.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 CAMBRIDGE Birds of Waterloo Region Hosted by Cambridge Rivers’ Edge Gardeners; photos and presentation by David Gascoigne; bring mug for refreshments; in upper meeting room, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., member free; non-member $3, Zehrs Markets, 200 Franklin Blvd., 519-624-8998, hun@megawire.ca Health TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 KITCHENER 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., 519-568-7655, anitann88@gmail.com Luncheons and dinners FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 MARYHILL Fish Fry -YLZO J\[ MYPLZ ^P[O OHKKVJR ÄZO ZLY]LK with coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon; dessert and refreshments available; eatin or take-out; no reservations: service in order of arrival; cash only; take-out orders of four or more call ahead: 519-648-2939, 12 to 7 p.m., one-piece dinner, $13; two-piece dinner, $15, Maryhill Heritage Park Community Centre, 58 St. Charles St. E., 519-648-2939 Open houses and reunions THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 WATERLOO Kitchener-Waterloo Philatelic Society Celebrating 82 years, the KW Stamp Club meets second Thursday of each month; everyone welcome; for more details visit kwstampclub.org or call Jim at 519-893-4092, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Albert McCormick Community Centre, 500 Parkside Dr. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 WATERLOO Celebrating the Log Schoolhouse in Waterloo Park Schoolhouse is 197 years old this year; unveiling of a historic plaque, a presentation by local historian Joanna RickertHall, and an opportunity to tour inside the schoolhouse, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, 50 Young St. W., heritage@waterloo.ca TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 KITCHENER Dream Seekers Special Needs Colour Guard Open House Dream Seekers show their warm-up, OV^ [V ZWPU H ÅHN HUK V[OLY YV\[PULZ MVY potential members to the guard, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Sandhills Public School, 1250 Victoria St. S., 519-743 1195, dreamseekers@rogers.com