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Arts events SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Cambridge Author Event

meet local author Sherry Leclerc (“The guardians of eastgate”) at book express; book-signing, 1 p.m. free, Cambridge Centre mall, 355 Hespeler rd.

WaTerLoo Wise Fools: A World Storytelling Day Concert

Presented by the baden Storytellers’ guild; for ages 17-plus; send cheques to baden Storytellers’ guild, C10-7 Upper mercer St., Kitchener, N2a 0b7; badenstorytellers.wordpress.com/comingevents/guild-events, 8 to 10 p.m., $15 (door is cash only), button Factory arts, 25 regina St. S., badenstorytellers1@gmail.com

Blood donor clinics TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Cambridge Cambridge Blood Donor Clinic

Save a life by donating blood; book your appointment online at www.blood.ca or by calling 1-888-236-6283; walk-ins welcome, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, armenian Youth Club, 35 international Village dr., emma.willms@blood.ca

Classics WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 WaTerLoo 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/event, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., free, Conrad grebel University College Chapel, 140 Westmount rd. N., music@ uwaterloo.ca

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 WaTerLoo Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Concert

Five different chamber ensembles, and 16 talented musicians using five different instruments; directed by ben bolt-martin; reception to follow; uwaterloo.ca/music/ events, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Conrad grebel University College Chapel, 140 Westmount rd. N., music@uwaterloo.ca

Concerts THURSDAY, MARCH 22 KITCHENER MAD Thursdays: INTERLUDE

Join us for a night of live, interactive 8-bit electronic grooves with deadbeatblast; doors open at 6 p.m.; 19-plus (must present a valid id); information and tickets: themuseum.ca/events/interlude, 7 to 9 p.m., $7 plus HST, Themuseum, 10 King St. W., www.themuseum.ca, katelynn.dietrich@themusuem.ca

WaTerLoo UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble Concert

directed by dr. maisie Sum; featuring grebel artist-in-residence i dewa made Suparta; the UW balinese gamelan and the grebel Community gamelan will perform a mix of contemporary pieces and traditional classics; concert-goers get chance to try the gamelan, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, Humanities Theatre, 200 University ave. W., music@uwaterloo.ca

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Cambridge Farewell Concert for McDougall’s 2017 Musician-In-Residence

Featuring ruth Sutherland with special guest, doug Feaver, with introductory performance by incoming 2018 musician-in-residence, piper Tyler bridge; tickets available at mcdougall Cottage or the Waterloo region museum or by calling mcdougall Cottage, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 advance, mcdougall Cottage, 89 grand ave. S., 519-624-8250

WaTerLoo Stone Soup 4: Heart Beats Hate

Stone Soup is back; this time in partnership with HeartbeatsHate, a prodiversity, 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., 519-590-9020 ext. 2208, barnraisingassociates@gmail.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Cambridge Musical Lives Classical Guitar Open Mike

guitar concert featuring Southern ontario musicians followed by a guitar open mike; Food bank donations are accepted; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/ musical-lives-classical-guitar-open-mic, 3 to 5 p.m., free, idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., events@ ideaexchange.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 WaTerLoo Noon Hour Concert

40th anniversary concert featuring Larry Larson, mary Jay and dan Warren (trumpets) and Kathleen King martin (pipe organ); 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. 201

Events WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 KiTCHeNer International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Presented by Cross Cultures; theme: our Home oN Native Land; opening ceremonies, dignitaries, noon concert, peace concert at 6 p.m., 8:45 a.m. free, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W.

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, 519-741-2001, raj.saini@parl.gc.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., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

Why Detroit Matters (and What Kitchener-Waterloo Can Learn from It)

Talk and discussion hosted by The Working Centre; detroit has come to symbolize deindustrialization and the challenges, and opportunities it presents; as our region deals with the legacy of industrial decline and uneven fruits of its renewal, visions from ordinary detroiters and local activists offer insightful lessons for a fairer and more just urban future; several speakers; www.theworkingcentre.org, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Queen Street Commons Café, 43 Queen St. S., 519-747-5139, janes@theworkingcentre.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., 519-745-7301 ext. 00, stfranciskitchener@hamiltondiocese.ca

ST. agaTHa Waterloo 4-H Sign-Up Night

For youth ages nine to 21 in Waterloo region; clubs include veterinary, paintball, sheep, square dance and more; see what is offered; www.waterloo4-h.ca, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, St. agatha Community Centre, 1791 erb’s rd., 519-580-0620, john.drummond@ hotmail.ca

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 KiTCHeNer Wild Weather Talks and Roundtable: Our Changing Climate

Presentation and discussion about climate change in the region of Waterloo and across the globe; includes entry to the new Wild Weather exhibit that immerses visitors of all ages in the science of severe weather; exhibit open at 6:30 p.m. prior to 7 p.m. event start; calendar.waterlooregionmuseum.ca, to 9 p.m., $11; senior/student $8; child, five to 12, $5; family $25, Waterloo region museum and doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron rd., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647, tjones@regionofwaterloo.ca

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 badeN History Day at Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg

in celebration of their 175th anniversary; church tours, historical displays, memorabilia, photos, newspaper clippings from the Church as well as the village of Philipsburg; www.philipsburglutheranchurch.ca, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Zion evangelical Lutheran Church (west of Philipsburg), 3357 erbs rd. N., 519-662-4327, susan.mills@rogers.com

WaTerLoo 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 tax-filing process; www. uwafsa.ca/taxclinic, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, 200 University ave. W., taxclinic@uwafsa.ca

Earth Hour Family Storytime

Stories in the dark, presented by WgSi PowerShift and WPL; bring the family and learn about energy conservation and how to be a good friend to the environment; crafts, stories, songs, activities for families ... all with the lights off, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., 519-886-1310 ext. 129, shall@wpl.ca

Ontario Gorean Assembly: March Equinox

Celebrate march equinox; goreans, allies and those interested in gor welcome; ontario gorean assembly: a gathering of individuals who explore and discuss the gorean philosophies and traditions; in Cavern aging room, 2 to 5 p.m., free, Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., alecpurves@gmail.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 KiTCHeNer MovingWR

a fun, family event showcasing innovative and sustainable transportation options in Waterloo region; activities include electric vehicle test drives, bike safety checks, tutorials on how to repair a flat bicycle tire, design-a-street, and more; www.kitchenerevents.ca, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Carl Zehr Square (Kitchener City Hall), 200 King St. W., 519-603-2223, movingwr@sustainablewr.ca

Cambridge Let’s Get Walking: Jane’s Walk Information Session

Jane’s Walk: a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs; people tell stories about their communities, explore their cities and connect with neighbours during the first weekend in May; planning tips and tricks, and ideas for promoting a walk in your area; www.ideaexchange.org, 2 to 3:30 p.m., free, idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., events@ ideaexchange.org

Fitness and sports SUNDAY, MARCH 25 KiTCHeNer Kitchener International Dance Group

Learning easy-to-follow dances to music: line dance, circle dances from around the world, Latin line dancing, Israeli dancing, fitness; no experience or partners required; Sundays, march 25, april 8 and 22, may 6 and 27, June 10 and 24, 7 to 9 p.m., drop-in fee: $10; newcomers: first evening free, Church of the good Shepherd, 116 Queen St. N., adamkossowski@yahoo.ca

For seniors FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Cambridge Seniors’ Drop In Mixed Curling

beginners welcome; two draws: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Fridays to april 6, $11 per draw, galt Curling Club, 1610 dunbar rd., 519-622-3943, kerrymac45@ gmail.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Cambridge Trivia Pursuit

register by Friday, march 23; Test your trivia knowledge on current events and tidbits from the past if you don’t know the answer, maybe someone at your table will; refreshments and snacks served; code: 7751, 1 to 4 p.m., $10, W. g. Johnson Centre, Ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., 519-740-4681 ext. 4464, ostermeier@sympatico.ca

MONDAY, MARCH 26 KiTCHeNer Health Talks: Seniors’ Series

register by Wednesday, march 21; 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, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., sydney.atwood@kpl.org

Musical Movie Monday Matinee

Classic musical movie: last monday of month to June 25; bring own snacks and enjoy the film on the large screen; call for 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

Fundraisers THURSDAY, MARCH 22 KiTCHeNer Waterloo-Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival Annual Soupfest

Pre-registration required; local restaurants and culinary schools donate pots of their best soups in support of the festival; no refunds; 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., 519-478-1914 ext. 3647, tjones@regionofwaterloo.ca

Winter Warmer

Warm up with some whisky-tasting of four expressions of scotch; led by experts; live and silent auctions; proceeds support alzheimer Society WaterlooWellington to provide services for people with dementia; www.eventbrite. com/e/winter-warmer-2018-tickets41499988583?aff=communitycalendar, 7 to 10 p.m., $100, The Tannery,

151 Charles St. W., 519-742-8518, joy@ alzheimerww.ca

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 KiTCHeNer Planting Roots of Hope

Watch a demonstration on container gardening by Sheridan Nurseries; learn how to build a terrarium from Just blooms and make one to take home; fundraiser for Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo region hosted by Conestoga College’s integrated marketing Communications students; plantingrootsofhope.eventbrite. ca, 7 to 9 p.m., $50, edelweiss Tavern, 600 doon Village road, 519-894-9755, lindswilkins@yahoo.ca

Cambridge Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise Trivia Challenge Fundraiser

Features four rounds for a total of 100 questions: three rounds on general trivia with one round on arts and culture called entertainment For The ages; proceeds support the work of the rotary to build stronger communities in Cambridge and around the world; six to eight players per team; must be at least 19 years of age; www.cambridgesunriserotary.org, 7 to 9:30 p.m., $20 per player, Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 dunbar rd., 519-239-7127, mrozad@hotmail.ca

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 WaTerLoo The Clay and Glass Gala

register by Friday, march 23; an elegant evening to support the gallery; silent and live auctions, art activities, wine tastings and more; shop.theclayandglass.com/ gala, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., $125, Canadian Clay and glass gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., 519-746-1882 ext. 235, marketing@theclayandglass.ca

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 WaTerLoo Singing With Our Neighbours

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., 519-884-0710 ext. 3241, dkrugerallen@wlu.ca

MONDAY, MARCH 26 WaTerLoo Passion for Fashion 2018

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.canadahelps.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., 519-208-5505, peterka.blanka@ gmail.com

LOOKING AHEAD KiTCHeNer 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., 519-743-5576, info@thefoodbank.ca

Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs and Their Families — March 30

registration required; thousands of treat-filled eggs to be found; hundreds of prizes to be won; fundraiser for National Service dogs to help get specially trained Certified Service Dogs to the people who rely on them; collect pledges for more chances to win; www.nsd.on.ca/events, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration fee: $25 per family, Knollwood Park, 278 Weber St. e., 519-623-4188 ext. 10, lisa@nsd. on.ca

Gardening MONDAY, MARCH 26 Cambridge Gardening and Beyond: Backyard Hens

Join alayne Fulton Kleser to learn the ins and outs of hens in your backyard; ideaexchange.org, 7 to 7:30 p.m., free, idea exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. e., events@ideaexchange.org

Cambridge Garden Cambridge: Your Galt Horticultural Society Meeting

Connie dam of William dam Seeds, speaks on “Think Pink: New and exciting Plants for 2018”; socialize with fellow gardeners; enjoy coffee, tea and snacks; door prizes; www.galthort.com, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Chartwell Queen’s Square retirement residence, 10 melville St. N., 519-623-7085, nancy@galthort.com

Health TUESDAY, MARCH 27 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., www.recoverycanada.org/meetings.php, 519-722-1220, anitann88@gmail.com

Kids stuff SATURDAY, MARCH 24 eLmira Tiger In The Well

Presented by the K-W Symphony; doors open 30 minutes before the concert and children and parents can participate in music activities provided by music for Young Children; stay after the concert to meet the performers and their instruments; information and tickets at kwsymphony.ca/concerts/tiger-in-thewell, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $11, $13 adult, Woolwich memorial Centre, 24 Snyder St. S., www.kwsymphony.ca, 519-745-4711, patronservices@kwsymphony.on.ca

Luncheons and dinners FRIDAY, MARCH 23 eLmira Knights of Columbus Council 8192 Fish Fry

Proceeds to Knights of Columbus charities; continuous seating for meals; advanced tickets available until march 23 from St. Teresa of Avila Parish Office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or call 519-669-3387, 5:30 to 7 p.m., adult/ takeout $16; child, 12 and under, $8, St. Teresa of avila Church, 19 Flamingo dr.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Cambridge Preston Legion Breakfast

Fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea or juice, 8:30 to 11 a.m., adult $7; child, nine and under, $2, royal Canadian Legion, br. 126, 334 Westminster dr. N., 519-653-6810, myraplantz@ hotmail.com

WaTerLoo Family Breakfast

eggs, bacon, sausage, hash-browns, toast, bottomless juice and coffee/tea; www.rclbr530.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., $7.50; 10 and under, $4, royal Canadian Legion, br. 530, 316 marsland dr., 519-886-4790, 530events@bell.net

Sales and bazaars FRIDAY, MARCH 23 KiTCHeNer Breithaupt Centre Used Book Sale

Hundreds of books from which to choose; march 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; march 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; donations of gently-used books accepted in advance for the sale, no text books nor magazines; proceeds support older adult special events and learning opportunities, free admission, breithaupt Centre, 350 margaret ave., 519-741-2502, rita.hoch@kitchener.ca

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 WaTerLoo Penny Sale

Features household items, children’s toys and games, home decor; benefiting Lions Club projects including dog guides and youth programs; in rooms 207 and 208, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, rim Park, 2001 University ave. e., 519-588-1710, joanne@lionsquest.ca

Walks runs and rides FRIDAY, MARCH 23 WaTerLoo 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., bradleybruder@gmail.com