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Arts events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 WATERLOO
Film Premiere “Beyond Crisis,” an enlightening new documentary, is part of a nationwide, JYV^K ZV\YJLK LMMVY[ SLK I` [OL ÄST [LHT to deepen dialogue and action towards a #SafeClimateFuture; opening remarks and community reception; www.eventIYP[L JH L IL`VUK JYPZPZ ÄST ZJYLLUPUN qa-and-reception-tickets-36963354388, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 advance, $17 at the door, Princess Twin Cinemas, 46 King :[ 5 RHP'IL`VUKJYPZPZÄST JH
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WATERLOO
Bustard’s Charity Car Show In support of Kidsability; show and shine; trophies; kids’ activities, $10 charity car ^HZO YHMÅL HUK KYH^" MVVK H]HPSable for sale; register by emailing kathleen@bustard.com; for more information, visit www.bustard.com/bustards-charitycar-show.htm, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $20 advance registration; $25 at the door, Bustard Chrysler, 575 Davenport Rd., 519-884-5888 ext. 273 14th Annual Pow Wow Join St. Paul’s University College in partnership with the City of Waterloo for their annual Pow Wow featuring dancers, drummers, Indigenous artists and more, 12 to 5 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, Westmount Rd. near Father David Bauer Dr., 519-888-4567 ext. 37566, colleen. Ä[aWH[YPJR'\^H[LYSVV JH
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Grand River Woolly Ride Join Sue Sturdy and be part of a one-ofa-kind art installation by knitting, crochetPUN VY ZL^PUN H WPLJL MVY [OL ÅV[PSSH VM 150 canoes and 15 kayaks; launching from Linear Park down the Grand River and docking at River Bluff Park, and ÄUPZOPUN H[ +PJRZVU 7HYR MVY [OL ÄUHS installation; bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one; rain date: Sept. 24; for more information and tickets: www. eventbrite.ca/e/grand-woolly-riverride-tickets-36734918129, 9:30 a.m. BYOC/K, free; $20-$40 rental, Linear Park, 825 Lowther St. S. Cambridge Studio Tour & Sale 2017 Interactive, self-guided tour throughout the community (to Sept. 24): Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; map and brochure can be picked up at the centre or online at www. cambridgecentreforthearts.ca/en/events/ studio-tour.aspx, free, Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., 519-740-4681 ext. 4565, movinn@ cambridge.ca Cambridge International Festival 2017 Celebrating the cultural diversity of Cambridge with music, dancing, hands-on family-friendly activities and storytelling, arts and crafts and food vendors, and more; for more information and schedule of events, visit www.cambridgeinternationalfestival.ca, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free, Riverside Park, 49 King St. W., 519-621-3250 ext. 307
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Festival of Colours Train Take a ride through Waterloo Region countryside and photograph the beautiful fall colours; park at Value Village (330 Farmers Market Rd.) and walk over to the train kiosk to board; train departs at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and 21; for more information, other boarding locations and tickets: waterloocentralrailway.com, $15.99, $54.99 family pass, Waterloo Central Railway, 878 Weber St. N.
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New Hamburg Studio Tour 2017 Visit charming downtown New Hamburg and pick up a walking tour map to the open studios of 17 local artists or download a brochure/map at www.facebook. com/groups/newhamburgstudiotour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Downtown New Hamburg, Huron and Peel streets, 519-572-1757, newhamburgstudiotour@ gmail.com Food Fest In The ’Burg Register by Wednesday, Sept. 20; New Hamburg celebrates local food and drink producers; the festival will take place outdoors on Mill and Peel streets, and attendees will have two dining experiences to choose from: New Hamburg’er & Beer Festival: noon to 11 p.m., $25 plus HST includes two beer samples and souvenir drinking glass, beer/food tickets available for purchase; or Harvest Table: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $55 plus HST (advanced online booking required: goo.gl/ptwWrT), served at a communal table, catered by The Imperial Market & Eatery, musical entertainment, includes ILLY ÅPNO[ [HZ[LY VY [^V ^OP[L VY YLK tasters; for more information, visit www. fb.com/burgfoodfest, noon to 11 p.m., Mill and Peel streets, New Hamburg
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 CAMBRIDGE
Mayors Night at the Movies Register by Thursday, Sept. 21; annual fundraiser hosted by the City of Cambridge with proceeds to Langs; 19-plus event; ticket includes beer and ^PUL ZHTWSLZ HWWL[PaLYZ WVW HUK WVWJVYU KVVY WYPaLZ HUK JOVPJL VM ZP_ pre-released popular movies; tickets: mayorsnightatmovies.eventbrite.com, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $25, Galaxy Cinemas, 355 Hespeler Rd., 519-653-1470 ext. 264, billieo@langs.org
Blood donor clinics WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 WATERLOO
Blood Donor Clinic 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 VYNHUPaH[PVU PU]VS]LK VY [V IVVR H NYV\W 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 20 KITCHENER
Wednesday Noon Concert Mark Himmelman (organ); bring 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.
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UW Noon Hour Concert “A Journey to Romantic Vienna” featuring Sarah Kramer (soprano) and Carl Phillippe Gionet (piano), 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel College Chapel, 140 Westmount Rd. N., music@uwaterloo.ca
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 KITCHENER
Reformation Intersections: Concert 2 Join us as we celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation with an evening of organ music featuring the Capella Intima vocal quartet, 7:30 to 9 p.m., by donation, Bethel Lutheran Church, 47 Sheldon Ave. N.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 WATERLOO
Noon Hour Concert Featuring Peter Shackleton (clarinet) and Stephanie Mara (piano); low cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First United Church, 16 William St. W., 519-745-8487 ext. VMÄJL'ÄYZ[\UP[LKJO\YJO JH
Events WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 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
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Bounce Forward: Stories of Resilience New Resilience Project helps children, youth and families “bounce forward”; offers innovative programming and collaborates on services to support and aid children, youth and families experiencing KPMÄJ\S[PLZ" ¸ _ ¹! ZP_ `V\[O ZWLHRLYZ ZP_ minute stories; registration at bounceforwardstories@eventbrite.ca, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave., 519-576-0540 ext. 2692, tanya. sood@facswaterloo.org
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 WATERLOO
Proposed East Side Branch Library Information Sessions Hear the latest news and see designs for a proposed new library on the east side of Waterloo; 7 to 9 p.m., free, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave. E., 519-886-1310 ext. 313, ldick@wpl.ca
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WATERLOO
Astronomy Day Star Party Hosted by K-W Astronomy Club; telescopes set up for all to observe the night sky, 7 to 11 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, Centennial Bandshell, 100 Westmount 9K 5 QNVL[a 'OV[THPS JVT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WATERLOO
Wedding Trends Show Attracts future brides and grooms to get inspired and start planning; presented by Grand River Shows; includes local exhibitors, musicians, fashion shows and WYPaLZ" MVY [PJRL[Z ]PZP[ ^^^ NYHUKYP]LYshows.com/wedding-trends-fall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 at the door; under 12 free, St. George Banquet Hall, 665 King St. N., 519-895-5577, jbauer@therecord. com
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Donation of a Vimy Oak to Rockway Gardens Members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 50 and members of Kitchener /VY[PJ\S[\YHS :VJPL[` VMÄJPHSS` YLJLP]L a Vimy Oak tree in this the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the 150th anniversary of Canada; representatives from local and federal governments also participating, 2 p.m. free, Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Cres., brucemacneil2001@gmail.com
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Death Café Register by Monday, Sept. 25; Death Cafés: part of a global movement “to increase awareness of death with a view to OLSW WLVWSL THRL [OL TVZ[ VM [OLPY ÄUP[L lives”; gather in a safe, relaxed setting to discuss death, dying and grief in an open forum while enjoying refreshments; www.homehospiceassociation.com, 7 to 9 p.m., free, St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 810 King St. E., 1-905-902-2428, tracey@homehospiceassociation.com
For seniors WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 KITCHENER
Legacy Planning Financial planning seminar: topics covered include long term care considerations, living your retirement and estate planning, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@ kitchener.ca
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 KITCHENER
Rockway Entertainers Open House Dynamic group of seniors who love to sing and entertain; light refreshments; in the auditorium; wwwkitchener.ca/ rockwaycentre, 1:30 to 4 p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-570-1364, barbaraj202@gmail.com 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 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
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F.R.E.S.H. Speaker Series Join Christine Gingrich, lifestyle coach, motivational speaker and author to learn about Power Packed, Optimally /LHSPUN -VVKZ" KPZJV]LY [OL Ä]L VW[PTHS M\LS NYV\WZ [V YLK\JL PUÅHTTH[PVU HUK promote healing in your body and learn how these simple changes improve your well-being; www.fairviewmh.com, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Fairview Centre for Community Health and Wellness, 515 Langs Dr., 519-653-5719 ext. 4602, sfmartin@ fairviewmh.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 KITCHENER
Musical Movie Monday Matinée Classic musical movie: last Monday of month to June 25; bring own snacks and LUQV` [OL ÄST VU [OL SHYNL ZJYLLU" JHSS MVY details on the upcoming movie, 1:30 to 4 p.m., $2, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Falls Prevention Series Registration required; six-week program on reducing your risk of falling with integrated gentle movement for all levels; topics include nutrition, building balance and bone health; call Community Support Connections — Meals on Wheels and More for details and to register: 519-772-8787, ext. 228; Sept. 25 to Nov. 3; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church, 75 Tillsley Dr., communitysupportconnections.org/, 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 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 Downsizing Your Home Industry professional from real estate and ÄUHUJPHS WSHUUPUN ZOHYLZ JVUZPKLYH[PVUZ HZ `V\ KV^UZPaL `V\Y OVTL [V !
p.m., free, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Fundraisers SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Fire Department “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy Canada Voluntary donations collected in “boot tolls” at each roadway entrance to the Cambridge Centre; www.muscle.ca/ about-us/regions/ontario-nunavut, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., donations, Cambridge Centre Mall, 355 Hespeler Rd., clarkek@ JHTIYPKNLÄYLÄNO[LYZ JVT
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Northland Business Area Family Fun Day -HTPS` L]LU[ H[ [OL JVYULY VM 5VY[OÄLSK and Davenport roads; food trucks, free outdoor concert with three musical acts, kids’ activities and exotic cars; all proceeds to Hospice of Waterloo Region, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Sentry Group | Wealth Partners, 620 Davenport Rd., 519-8809883 ext. 150, associates@sentrygroup.ca ST. JACOBS “Did I Tell You This Before?” A KW Silver Stars performance; with special guests, Schneider Male Chorus, .YHUK 9P]LY 5L^ /VYPaVUZ :^PUN )HUK and KW DCC Tappers (to Sept. 24); raisPUN H^HYLULZZ HUK OVWL MVY (SaOLPTLYZ" tickets: www.draytonentertainment.com/ kw-silver-stars, 2 p.m. $25 plus fees, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 CAMBRIDGE
Thanksgiving Food Drive Benefit Concert Supports the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank; features special guest artists Brothers McClurg from Buffalo and Scotty Kipfer from Cambridge; rivercitychurch.org/tfdbc, 5 to 7:30 p.m., free-will offering, Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson St., 647-802-7613, worship@rivercitychurch.org
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 KITCHENER
Franklin Street Food Truck Fest Bring your own chairs/blankets; proceeds to community outreach; 5 to 8 p.m., food prices vary, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 317 Franklin St. N., 519-893-6827, gayanderson@bell.net
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Quarter Auction Fundraiser — Sept. 27 Hosted by Soroptimist International of Cambridge; bid on fantastic items with your quarters; admission includes one bidding paddle, light snacks, cash bar; doors open: 6 p.m.; auction: 7 p.m.; www.soroptimistcambridgeon.org to 9 p.m., $15, Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 Dunbar Rd., 226-476-1827, sicambridge@soroptimist.net
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K-W September Quarter Auction — Sept. 27 Proceeds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region; bid with only quarters; chance to win products from direct sales vendors and local handmade businesses; help to do good one quarter at a time; small concessions available, 6 to 9 p.m., admission: $5, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 412, 601 Wellington St. N., kwquarterauctions@gmail.com
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Surprise Movie Night — Sept. 28 Each year, John Tutt of Waterloo’s Princess Cinemas, selects a brand new ÄST Z[YHPNO[ MYVT [OL PU[LYUH[PVUHS ÄST festival circuit and arranges an exclusive pre-release screening; the movie remains a surprise until guests are seated; reception to follow at CIGI Campus; 19-plus event; ticket includes popcorn and a beverage at cinema and canapes and a beverage at reception; $50 tax receipt issued; funds raised support KW Counselling Services’ Trusting Loving Connections (TLC) program; for more information and tickets: www.kwcounselling.com/surprise-movie-night, 7 to 10:30 p.m., $100, Princess Twin Cinemas Odeon Gallery, 46 King St. N., 519-884-0000 ext. 211, swilliams@ kwcounselling.com
Gardening SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 CAMBRIDGE
Orchid Show and Sale Hundreds of orchids on display, with many more to purchase; hosted by Central Ontario Orchid Society (COOS) of Waterloo Region; www.coos.ca; Sept. 23: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6, Hespeler Memorial Arena, 640 Ellis Rd. W., 519-589-4217, nelson. aHILS'NTHPS JVT
Kids stuff FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 KITCHENER
PD Day Fun: From Garden to Table Join the Schneiders for a fun day harvesting, preparing and tasting some food from our garden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., www.schneiderhaus.ca, 519-742-7752, abettschen@regionofwaterloo.ca
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 WATERLOO
History of Animation Gallery Open House History of Animation Gallery open house; visit us and learn about animation how was done in the early days up to the modern era; www.sheepdoganimation.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, SheepDog Animation, 10 Wyman Rd., Unit 5, 519-594-4100, info@sheepdoganimation.com
Open houses WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 WATERLOO
Taoist Tai Chi Arts Open House Discover stillness, clarity and wisdom, and to a balanced, relaxed and healthy Z[H[L" ]VS\U[LLY VYNHUPaH[PVU" MVY JSHZZLZ and times visit www.taoist.org/kw, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 544 Bridgeport Rd. E., 519-884-8801, kw@taoist.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 WATERLOO
Optometry and Vision Science 50th Anniversary The School of Optometry and Vision Science marks its 50th anniversary since moving to the University of Waterloo in 1967; activities for the whole family; uwaterloo.ca/events/events/optometryvision-science-50th-anniversary; to Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, School of Optometry Building, 200 Columbia St. W., 519-888-4567 ext. JVSSLLU Ä[aWH[YPJR'\^H[LYSVV JH
Sales and bazaars SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 KITCHENER
Etsy: Made in Canada Along with 35-plus other cities across Canada Etsy Waterloo Region features over 65 shops; shop, eat, enjoy live music by JoJo Worthington and mingle with neighbours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., 519-716-1982, etsywr@gmail. com
School events THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 KITCHENER
Conestoga Students Incorporated’s (CSI) Welcome Back Concert Fundraiser: Canadian artists Kardinal 6MÄZOHSS HUK 2HYS >VSM WLYMVYT" HSS [PJRL[ proceeds going to Shinerama, Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser for J`Z[PJ ÄIYVZPZ" PU 5VY[O .`T W T Conestoga College Recreation Complex, 299 Doon Valley Dr., lsinclair@conestogac.on.ca
Slide shows THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 WATERLOO
My India Slide show with Hari More in support of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $3, Luther Village on the Park, 139 Father David Bauer Dr., 519-743-7655
Walks runs and rides SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 WATERLOO
K-W Kidney Walk Register by Saturday, Sept. 23; To raise awareness and funds for the one in 10 Canadians affected by kidney disease; sign up as an individual, join a team, or create a team with friends and family; bring a bag or two of gently used clothing to donate; pledge $100 and receive a Kidney Walk T-shirt; registration begins 9 a.m.; walk starts 10 a.m.; register online: www.kidneywalk.ca, to 3 p.m., collect pledges, Waterloo Park, hospitality area, Westmount Road entrance, 1-800-361-7494, aandreotte@kidney. on.ca
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Amble: A Community Walk for All Sponsored walk supports Planned Lifetime Networks — Waterloo Region; for information visit www.plnwwo.ca or email amble@plnwwo.ca; free registration with minimum $30 in pledges, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration fee: $10; family of four, $30, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave., 519-772-4399 ext. 2760
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CNIB Night Steps: Kitchener-Waterloo — Sept. 29 Celebrate a century of change at Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Night Steps; fundraising walk under the stars; a glow-in-the-dark celebration to help CNIB brighten the night; support life-changing programs for people with sight loss in our community; register or make a pledge at www.cnibnightsteps.ca; meet at 32 Dill St., Kitchener, 6 to 9 p.m., Victoria Park, 32 Dill St., christina.dimaria@cnib.ca