5 -Day List
Arts events Saturday, March 17 Surviving Until Spring
can you survive until spring like the Schneiders? take the Schneider Survival challenge to find out; no registration required; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child (five to 12), $15 family plus hSt, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, www.schneiderhaus.ca, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
St. Patrick’s Day Train
Get out your green and come listen to some great Irish tunes as you join us for a leisurely train ride; you may even get a shamrock tattoo and see a Leprechaun shuffling through the aisles with some gold coins; trains depart from 330 Farmers Market Rd. at 10:10 a.m., 12:10 and 2:10 p.m., $14.99-$19.99, Waterloo central railway, 878 Weber St. N., St. Jacobs, waterloocentralrailway.com, tickets@ waterloocentralrailway.com
Paint the Square Green
an Irish real Life Festival presentation; music by the Gae Leonards, Irish dancers, celtic colouring and activities; fun for the whole family; www.irishreallifefestivalkw.com, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Waterloo town Square, 75 King St. S., Waterloo, irishreallife@gmail.com
Author Event
Meet the recipient of the toronto Book award, Kamal al-Solaylee, author of “Brown: What Being Brown in the World today Means (to Everyone)” and the national bestselling memoir “Intolerable: a Memoir of Extremes ”; registration required:k pl ca. evan ced. info/ signup/ event details? event id =25 085& amp; back to= calendar& am p;startda-te=2018/04/01, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
SuNday, March 18 Author Event
Join Lego artist and author Ekow Nimako as he promotes his new instructional book “Beasts from Bricks”; with this exciting stepby-step guide you’ll be able to build 15 of his unique sculptures of animals from around the world; Lego will be on site for inspired builders and every book purchased will be signed by the author, 1 to 3 p.m., free, chapters, 135 Gateway Park dr., Kitchener, www.ekownimako. com, info@ekownimako.com
WEdNESday, MaRch 21 Amnesty International Book Club
Join us Wednesday evenings; new members welcome; “Little Red chairs” by Edna O’Brien, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., cambridge, 519-621-0460
Film Screening
register by tuesday, March 20; “Beyond crisis”; empowering viewers to consider the world’s tough climate change discussions in order to build a safe climate future for all of us; director Kai reimer-Watts will lead a discussion period after the film; register at cal end ar.rw library. ca/ default/ register /201803-21-1900- beyond-crisis-filmscreening, 7 to 9 p.m ., free, Wilmot recreation complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., Baden, nvecoboosters@gmail.com
Classics Saturday, March 17 La Traviata
Featuring the cambridge Symphony Orchestra; www. cambridgeorchestra.ca, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian church, 2 Grand ave. S., cambridge
TuESday, MaRch 20 Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Lucy Liuxuang Zhang (violin) and Ian Le (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., Waterloo, 519-745-8487 ext. 201
WEdNESday, MaRch 21 UW Noon Hour Concert
Green Earth Suite: featuring new works for saxophone and piano including two suites by Waterloo composers Boyd Mcdonald and Joanne Bender, featuring Willem Moolenbeek, saxophone and Boyd Mcdonald, piano; uwaterloo.ca/music/events, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., free, conrad Grebel university college chapel, 140 Westmount rd. N., Waterloo, music@uwaterloo.ca
Concerts Saturday, March 17 Paint the KPL Green with Celtic Crossing
an Irish real Life Festival presentation; music in the lounge with celtic crossing, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, www.irish-reallif-efestivalkw. com, 519-885-5998, irishreallife@gmail.com
SuNday, March 18 Singing in the Ancestors
an Irish real Life Festival presentation; music in the lounge with singer-songwriter and harpist Shannon Kingsbury and david Beattie on guitar and vocals, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library — central Library art Gallery, 85 Queen St. N. (lower level), Kitchener, www. irishreallifekw.com
Events Saturday, March 17 Free Tax Clinic
university of Waterloo student volunteers help and file the community’s income tax returns; aimed towards students and low-middle income families requiring assistance in the taxfiling process; March 17, 18 and 24; www.uwafsa.ca/taxclinic, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., free, university of Waterloo, 200 university ave. W., Waterloo, taxclinic@uwafsa.ca
Wood Art in the Cities
hosted by Grand Valley Woodcarvers, a charitable organization; see some of the best carvings in North america; over 200 bird carvings to view; workshops and seminars; to March 18: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; www. canadiannationals.net, $5, rIM Park - Forbes Family hall, 2001 university ave. E., Waterloo
TuESday, MaRch 20 Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria
Impact Boko haram had on the prospects for agricultural development; other cultural and economic drivers of conflict to be addressed; how are women and youth becoming agents of change; uwaterloo.ca/centrepeace-advancement/registrationpeace-and-security-northernnigeria, 7 to 9 p.m., free, conrad Grebel university college, Great hall, 140 Westmount rd., Waterloo, 519-885-0220 ext. 24221
WEdNESday, MaRch 21 Free Income Tax Preparation
In partnership with chartered Professional accountants of Ontario, we are pleased to offer free tax clinics on Wednesdays in March. To qualify, you must be a resident of Kitchener centre and earn under $30,000 (without dependents) or under $40,000 (with dependents). For further information or to book an appointment please contact my office, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, raj Saini Kitchener centre constituency Office, 209 Frederick St., Suite 202, Kitchener, 519-741-2001, raj.saini@parl.gc.ca
Waterloo 4-H Sign-Up Night
For youth aged nine to 21 in Waterloo Region; clubs include veterinary, paintball, sheep, square dance and more; see what is offered; www.waterl-oo4h.ca, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, St. agatha community centre, 1791 Erb’s rd., St. agatha, 519-580-0620, john.drummond@hotmail.ca
Racial Discrimination Forum
Registration required; community discussion on racial discrimination in Waterloo region, in recognition of the united Nations International day for the Elimination of Racial discrimination; in the theatre; www.kpl.org, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Overcoming Challenges of Emissions Monitoring and Climate Engineering
Register by Tuesday, March 20; as governments, industry and civil society struggle to achieve the necessary emission reductions to address climate change, scientists look at new technological pathways; Timiebi aganabaJeanty and Neil craik explore the legal and ethical dimensions, and consider what canada’s governance approach might be; www.cigio-nline.org/events, 7 to 9 p.m., free, centre for International Governance Innovation (cIGI), 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, 519-885-2444 ext. 7248, batcheson@cigionline.org
Days for Girls
a grassroots non-profit organization creating a more dignified, humane and sustainable world for girls and women through advocacy, reproductive health awareness, education and sustainable feminine hygiene kits; all women and girls invited, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, St. Francis of assisi roman catholic church, 49 Blueridge ave., Kitchener, 519-745-7301 ext. 00, stfranciskitchener@hamiltondiocese.ca
For seniors MONday, MaRch 19 Polercise with Activator Poles
Registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; suitable for hip, knee and respiratory conditions: at rockway community centre: Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; may register at either rockway community centre or Breithaupt centre; to March 29, $6.10 for 55-plus, rockway centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Health Talks: Seniors’ Series
healthy relationships: Sexual and Emotional health: covers topics of sexual and emotional health geared towards an older adult population; facilitators from ShORE centre discuss relevant issues and spark open discussion; www.kpl.org, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Grand river Stanley Park Branch, 175 Indian rd., Kitchener, yumna.zaghlol@kpl.org
Falls Prevention Series
Registration required; six-week free program to reduce your risk of falling with integrated gentle movements for all levels; topics include nutrition, building balance, bone health and more; call community Support connections — Meals on Wheels and More for details; Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, to March 30; communitysuppor-tconnections. org, 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Salvation army Kitchener community church, 75 tillsley dr., Kitchener, 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@ cscmow.org
WEdNESday, MaRch 21 Polercise with Activator Poles
Registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; suitable for hip, knee and respiratory conditions; Wednesdays to March 28; register at Breithaupt centre or rockway community centre, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., $6.10 for 55-plus, Breithaupt centre, 350 Margaret ave., Kitchener, 519-741-2502
Fundraisers MONday, MaRch 19 Laugh Your Heart Out
Join us for a night of improv comedy in support of KW counselling Services featuring Second city comics Karen Parker, reid Janisse, alastair Forbes, ashley comeau; presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing canada; tickets: www.eventb-rite.ca/e/ laugh-your-heart-out-2018-tickets-42432428536, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $40, the registry theatre, 122 Frederick St., Kitchener, swilliams@kwcounselling.com
LOOKING ahEad Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival Annual Soupfest — March 22
Pre-registration required; local restaurants and culinary schools donate pots of their best soups in support of the festival; no refunds; Mastercard, Visa and american Express accepted; a visit to Wild Weather included with soup ticket purchase; www. waterlooregionmuseum.ca, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $15, Waterloo region Museum and doon heritage Village, 10 huron rd., Kitchener, 519-478-1914 ext. 3647, tjones@regionofwaterloo.ca
Winter Warmer — March 22
Warm up with some whiskytasting of four expressions of scotch; led by experts; live and silent auctions; proceeds support alzheimer Society Waterlo-oWellington to provide services for people with dementia; www. eventbrite.com/e/winter-warmer2018-tickets-41499988583?af f=community-calendar, 7 to 10 p.m., $100, the tannery, 151 charles St. W., Kitchener, 519-742-8518, joy@alzheimerww.ca
The Clay and Glass Gala — March 24
Register by Friday, March 23; an elegant evening to support the gallery; silent and live auctions, art activities, wine tastings and more; -shop.thecla-yandglass. com/gala, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., $125, canadian clay and Glass Gallery, 25 caroline St. N., Waterloo, 519-746-1882 ext. 235, marketing@theclayandglass.ca
Stone Soup 4: Heart Beats Hate — March 24
In partnership with heartBeatshate, a pro-diversity, anti-bigotry, and anti-racism movement; featuring Mc angie hill (KFuN), Joni NehRita, charlie the Kid, J-collective and British Invasion; in support of Sexual assault Support centre Wr and KW Multicultural centre; 19-plus event; doors open at 7:30 p.m.; tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/ events/20390, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., $30 each, $50 couple, Maxwell’s concerts and Events, 35 university ave. E., Waterloo, 519-590-9020 ext. 2208, barnraisingassociates@gmail.com
Singing With Our Neighbours — March 25
a spirited afternoon features Inshallah, the seminary’s 130-plus voice community choir, Inshallah Kids, and Mino Ode Kwewak N’gamowak (Good hearted Women Singers); with Tamara Menon; proceeds to Supportive housing of Waterloo (ShOW); see flyer at bit.ly/2ES8oiq, 3 to 4:30 p.m., free-will offering, Knox Presbyterian church, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo, 519-884-0710 ext. 3241, dkrugerallen@wlu.ca
Passion for Fashion 2018 — March 26
Four-course dinner, door prizes, silent auction and fashion show featuring latest fashions from local retailers; help raise money for yWca’s Family relocation Project; www.canada-helps.org/en/ charities/yw-kitchener-waterloo/ events/passion-for-fashion-2018, 5 to 10 p.m., $95, St. George Banquet hall, 665 King St. N., Waterloo
Spring Food Drive with Fire and Police Services — March 28
Kitchener Fire, Waterloo Fire rescue, Waterloo regional Police Services and Melloul-Blamey construction Incorporated at local Sobeys’ stores in Kitchener and Waterloo; collecting non-perishable and monetary donations to support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region; www. thefoodbank.ca, 5 to 7 p.m., free, the Food Bank of Waterloo region, 50 alpine ct., Kitchener, 519-743-5576, info@thefoodbank.ca
Gardening MONday, MaRch 19 Garden Club of KitchenerWaterloo Meeting
Guest speakers: Irina code and Jeanne anne Goldrich from the Garden club of London, with a presentation on “collages...What To collect and how To Make”; public welcome; in community room, 1 to 3 p.m., guest $5, albert Mccormick community centre, 500 Parkside dr., Waterloo, 519-893-6827, gayanderson@bell.net
Elmira and District Horticultural Society Off-Site Meeting
Speaker: Marina Recki on “Ornamental Grasses”; includes shopping; new members welcome, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $2; member free, Sheridan Nurseries, 100 Elmsdale dr., Kitchener, 519-404-2042, christinefrances54@gmail.com
Wellesley Horticultural Society Meeting
Presentation by the cambridge Butterfly conservatory on butterfly and pollinator gardening; all welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Wellesley community centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., Wellesley, 519-656-2824
TuESday, MaRch 20 Woodland Wildflowers
Speaker: Jenn McPhee on the various plants found in our spring woodlands; hosted by cambridge Rivers’ Edge Gardeners; in upper cooking school room; fully accessible; refreshments and snacks at 6 p.m., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., member free ($15 per year); guest $3, Zehrs Markets, 200 Franklin Blvd., cambridge, 519-624-8998, hun@megawire. ca
Health TuESday, MaRch 20 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, March 17 Kids in Kilts
One special day each month, we invite children ages three and up to create fun seasonal or Scottish inspired crafts; drop in, 1 to 4 p.m., $3, no charge for accompanying adult, Mcdougall cottage, 89 Grand ave. S., cambridge, www.mcdoug-allcottage. ca, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
SuNday, March 18 Cookies and Kids: “Robin Hood”
a duffleBag Theatre presentation; doors open at 1 p.m.; suitable for all ages; tickets: available at any city of cambridge recreation centre or online through cORaL (quote activity code 7629): ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/activity_search/cookies-and-kidsdufflebag-s-robin-hood/2616, 1:30 p.m. $5, cambridge centre for the arts, 60 dickson St., cambridge, 519-740-4681 ext. 4376
WEdNESday, MaRch 21 Cine Babies
a movie program for new parents, friends and family to attend with their infants in a babyfriendly environment; films will be presented with lowered volume, dimmed lights and convenient amenities; see a new movie every week and stay connected; Wednesdays; for schedule, visit www.princesscinemas.com/ cine-babies, 1 to 3 p.m., regular admission (babes in arms, free), Princess twin cinemas, 46 King St. N., Waterloo, 519-884-5112, wendy@princesscinemas.com
Tea and coffee hours Saturday, March 17 Emerald Tea Room
Enjoy a cup of tea with your lunch; assorted goodies and sandwiches In the chandelier Lounge, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5, Royal canadian Legion, Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, cambridge, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
Walks, runs and rides FRIday, MaRch 23 Relay for Life
12-hour event to raise money to eradicate cancer as a community for the canadian cancer Society; area cancer survivors and their families welcome to join the event; register at convio. cancer.ca/site/tr/relayForLife/ RFLy_ON_even_-?pg=entry&fr_ id=23493, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., collect pledges, university of Waterloo, 200 university ave. W., Waterloo, bradleybru-der@gmail. com
Workshops SuNday, March 18 Collaborative Drawing and Experimental Mark-Making
With artist-in-residence, Lucie chan, who shares insight into her drawing processes and techniques; participants use a wide range of wet and dry drawing materials as they pair up with other workshop participants to practice various mark-making methods and create unique and collaborative works of art; www. kwag.ca, 1:30 to 4 p.m., $50 plus hSt, Kitchener-Waterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener, ext. 100, mail@kwag. on.ca
TuESday, MaRch 20 Colour Our Community: A Community Art Project
Mennonite central committee Ontario’s circle of Friends Program and Kitchener Public Library host a bimonthly crafting event for people of all ages; art supplies and snacks provided; help create a beautiful work of art that represents our diverse community; in the theatre; to aug. 21, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, katietaylor@mcco.ca
Introduction to Public Speaking Workshop
Six-week Speechcraft program: learn basic building blocks of public speaking through practice and by studying the materials provided; mentor available to help you through the process of preparing for short talks; Tuesdays to april 29; www.eventbrite. ca, 7:30 to 9 p.m., $75, Waterloo heights retirement apartments, 170 Erb St. W., Waterloo, 519-242-0495, julieta-uro@gmail. com
LOOKING ahEad Modern Macrame Plant Hanger — March 22
Pre-registration required; modern twist on macrame: learn macrame techniques to make a beautiful mason jar plant hanger from cotton cord; no refunds; Mastercard, Visa and american Express accepted; book by phone at 519-748-1914; www. waterlooregionmuseum.ca, 7 to 9 p.m., $40, Waterloo region Museum and doon heritage Village, 10 huron rd., Kitchener
Onion and Eggs: Preparing For Easter — March 24
decorating eggs using natural dye-stuffs, including onion skins; help them get ready for the Oschderhaas (Easter rabbit); try scratching Pennsylvania-German designs onto eggs; no registration required; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; www.schneiderhaus.ca, $6, $5 senior/student, $4 child, $15 family plus hSt, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-742-7752, abettschen@ regionofwaterloo.ca
Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop — March 25
Pre-registration required; learn to make traditional ukrainian hand-decorated Easter Eggs; two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.; suitable for ages 12 and up; www.schneiderhaus.ca, $15 plus hSt, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
Basket-Making Workshop — March 25
Pre-registration required; learn how to weave a simple egg basket; the Schneiders used baskets in many ways including to collect eggs; suitable for ages 12 and up; www.schneiderhaus.ca, 1 to 4 p.m., $20, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647