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Arts events THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Waterloo Film Screening
“a Will for the Woods,” poignant and unexpectedly humorous, the movie documents Dr. Clark’s last gift to the planet: to be buried in a protected forest cemetery; Q&a to follow with local panelists sharing green burial options and the Good Green Death Project; sponsored by Hilton landmarks; tickets: www. eventbrite.com/e/a-will-for-the-woodstickets-42952090860, 7 to 9 p.m., $10, Princess twin Cinemas, 46 King St. N., 519-578-8508, susankoswan@execulink.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 CAMBRIDGE Fresh Stories
live performance storytelling every third Friday of the month (September through may) 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, clwehking@gmail.com
Blood donor clinics WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Waterloo Help Us Reach 200 Blood Donors
MPP Vernile adopted the Kitchener-Waterloo blood Donor Clinic from april 18 to 20; drop by and donate blood to Canadian blood Services; book appointment to help reach their goal of 200 blood donations for National Volunteer Week; www.blood.ca; Daiene and staff at the clinic on april 20 at 10:30 a.m.; clinic hours: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, K-W blood Donor Clinic, 94 bridgeport rd. e., 519-579 5460, dvernile.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 elmira Elmira Blood Donor Clinic
Give the gift of life by donating blood; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., lions Hall, 40 South St. W.
MONDAY, APRIL 23 BADEN Baden Blood Donor Clinic
roll up your sleeve and help to save the life of a local patient in need by donating blood; book appointment online at blood. ca or call 1-888-236-6283; www.blood.ca, 5 to 8 p.m., Steinmann mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder’s rd. W.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Blood Donor Clinic
roll up your sleeve and help to save the life of a local patient in need by donating blood; book appointment online at blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283; www. blood.ca, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., armenian Youth Club, 35 international Village Dr.
Classics WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 KITCHENER Wednesday Noon Concert
Featuring Wendy Wagler (flute) and Beth ann de Sousa (piano); 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., paulinefinch@rogers.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Waterloo Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus
Fundraiser for the St. michael’s Church refugee Fund; doors open for silent auction at 6:30 p.m.; tickets: call 519-725-2226, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $20, St. michael’s Catholic Church, 80 University ave. W., stmichaelw.ca
Concerts THURSDAY, APRIL 19 KITCHENER Music in the Lounge
Featuring jazz vocalist Jontue elan, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Earth Day events WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 Waterloo Celebrate Earth Day: Organize Your Own Park Litter Cleanup in Waterloo
lend a helping hand removing litter from a neighbourhood park in Waterloo; during month of april, organize your group’s litter cleanup in a city park and receive free supplies; see the difference we can make; register by april 26; www.waterloo.ca/en/living/communitylittercleanup. asp, City of Waterloo, 100 regina St. S., stewardship@waterloo.ca
E-Waste Recycling and Used Clothing Collection
Free drop-off; help elizabeth Ziegler Public School raise funds while diverting e-waste from the landfill (to April 21); acceptable items include televisions, computers, home theatre equipment, printers, cellphones; collecting clothing donations for ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy; elz.wrdsb.ca; Wednesday to Friday, 3 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., elizabeth Ziegler Public School, 90 moore ave. S.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 CAMBRIDGE Earth Day Road Toll at Rare Charitable Research Reserve
encouraging cars that travel through the rare reserve along blair road to swing into the parking lot; free coffee in the morning and baked treats in the afternoon; staff collect donations and hand out information about rare; 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m.; raresites.org/events, Rare administration office, lamb’s inn, 1679 blair rd., 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org
Waterloo 20-Minute Makeover in Waterloo
bring earth Day into your work day: step outside for just 20 minutes to clean-up litter around your business, school or residential property in Waterloo; work together in the spirit of earth Day; teams of 10 or more may register to be counted and receive free clean-up supplies; www. waterloo.ca/en/living/20minutemakeover.asp, 2 to 2:30 p.m., free, various sites in Waterloo, 519-886-2310 ext. 30296, stewardship@waterloo.ca
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Waterloo 6th Annual Scout E-Waste Collection and Bottle Drive
Celebrate earth Day: bring us your old, broken or unloved electronics and help keep them out of our landfills; and bring your beer, liquor and wine bottles and cans; april 21 and 22; in parking lot; for more information contact scoutertompkins@gmail.com, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Canadian tire, 400 Weber St. N.
KITCHENER Victoria Park Community Clean-Up
Victoria Park Neighbourhood association hosts a clean-up of the park; free coffee and snacks, plus prizes; garbage bags and some gloves available, but feel free to bring your own; meet near the gallery at the end of Schneider avenue; www. victoriaparkna.com, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Victoria Park pavilion, 80 Schneider ave., 519-635-3352, info@victoriaparkna.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 CAMBRIDGE Earth Day Tree Planting: Rare Charitable Research Reserve
Join us for earth Day and help rare with a stream restoration project by planting several species of trees and shrubs along the banks of a newly restored cold water creek; plants help stabilize the banks and shade the water at two newly restored pools to maintain its cool temperature and create fish habitat; www.raresites.org, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, rare ECO Centre, 768 blair rd., 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org
Earth Day Extravaganza
an all-ages event; pitch in for a Preston neighbourhood clean-up, swap seeds and plant a seed to take home; an afternoon of fun with rare Charitable research reserve, Seeds of Diversity, Preston Community Garden and other earth-minded organizations; in partnership with the Waterloo Global Sciences initiative; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/earthday-extravaganza, 2 to 4 p.m., free, idea exchange | Preston library, 435 King St. e., events@ideaexchange.org
Events WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 CAMBRIDGE French: Not Just Child’s Play
Come to the Preston location Wednesday evenings (to may 23) to brush up on your French conversation skills in a comfortable setting; children ages three and up can explore fun activities in the library while adults are in the program (children under three must be accompanied by an adult), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, idea exchange | Preston library, 435 King St. e., 519-653-3632, events@ ideaexchange.org
KITCHENER Wampum and Its Importance to Indigenous People
Presentation explores the pre- and postcontact role of wampum in Haudenosaunee Culture; Seneca elder Yvonne thomas discusses the meaning and history of wampum belts and strings; shows contemporary examples of wampum belts, carefully constructed by her own hands; www.schneiderhaus.ca, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $5, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
THURSDAY, APRIL 19 CAMBRIDGE Growing Up As Galt Grew Up
Pre-registration required; talk by George aitkin; www.mcdougallcottage.ca, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $5, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand ave. S., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
Waterloo The Chemistry of Physics and Chocolate
Guest speaker: alejandro marangoni, University of Guelph; presented by Waterloo Public library and the royal Canadian institute for Science; register online: www.wpl.ca/rcistalks, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Waterloo Public library, 35 albert St., 519-886-1310 ext. 110, shall@wpl.ca
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 KITCHENER Genealogy Fair
beginners and experts invited; workshops and lectures, speak with experts, exhibits, vendors; at 9:30 a.m. keynote speaker: mags Gaulden, the Power of Genetic Genealogy; drop-in event; www. kpl.org, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Kitchener’s 2nd Annual Coop Tour
owner’s of backyard hens throughout the City graciously open their backyards to share their knowledge and experiences with backyard hens; visit www.kitchenerurbanhens.com/cooptour for a map of participating coops; rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Kitchener, kitchenerurbanhens@gmail.com
EPYC2018: Building Community: Kitchener Teen Event
register by Friday, april 20; For teens looking for a way to earn some volunteer hours in an engaging and empowering atmosphere; community leadership events for teens called ePYC2018: building Community; activities and discussions on “building community”; more information at www.bit.ly/epyc2018, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., 519-742-8610, lily@ volunteerwr.ca
The Eco Market
a celebration of sustainable businesses born in ontario; eco-friendly vendors, expert speakers and panelists from the region, delicious local food and drinks; believers in supporting local for a cleaner environment and more enriched community; www.theecomarket.org, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo region museum and Doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron rd., 226-606-1853, jen@theecowell.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 Waterloo EPYC2018: Building Community: Waterloo Teen Event
register by Friday, april 20; For teens looking for a way to earn some volunteer hours in an engaging and empowering atmosphere; community leadership events for teens called ePYC2018: building Community; activities and discussions on “building community”; more information at www.bit.ly/epyc2018; in engineering 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, 200 University ave. W., 519-742-8610, lily@volunteerwr.ca
KITCHENER Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Induction
Pre-registration required; Join the citizens of Waterloo region as they pay tribute to individuals and groups in recognition of their accomplishments and outstanding contributions to this community; light refreshments follow the ceremony; www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca, 2 to 3:30 p.m., $11; senior/student $8; child $5; family $25 plus HST, Waterloo region museum and Doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron rd., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647, tjones@regionofwaterloo.ca
Fitness and sports SUNDAY, APRIL 22 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, april 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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 KITCHENER Polercise with Urban Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; suitable for hip, knee and respiratory conditions; equipment provided. at rockway Community Centre: mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 11 weeks; and thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 13 weeks. at breithaupt Centre: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:25 a.m., 10 weeks; may register at either rockway Community Centre or breithaupt Centre; to June 28, $6.10 for 55-plus, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507
Dine at the Rock: Spring Fling Lunch Special
Rouladin, tender stuffed steak; meal includes soup or salad, main entree, dessert and coffee or tea; lunch served at 11:45 a.m.; www.kitchener.ca, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $11.26, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507
THURSDAY, APRIL 19 KITCHENER Rockway Entertainers Senior Mixed Chorus
if over 50 and like to sing, you are invited to join the chorus, a friendly, welcoming group; come and sing along with the chorus; thursdays to may 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 KITCHENER Bridging the Gap Between Health and Finances
learn the basics and more about how to bridge the gap between your financial status and your health needs, 10 to 11 a.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 KITCHENER GLA:D Exercise Program
Gla:D: an education and exercise program for individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis; led by Community Support Connections trained registered kinesiologists; eight-week session on tuesdays and thursdays, 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon; registration required; program ongoing in Kitchener and Cambridge; call Community Support Connections — meals on Wheels and more for details; communitysupportconnections.org, free, a. r. Kaufman YMCA, 333 Carwood ave., 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
Gardening SATURDAY, APRIL 21 KITCHENER Waking Up the Garden
the Schneider family depended on their garden for food; help plant some seeds and find out what sorts of food the Schneiders ate as the garden wakes up in the spring; no registration required; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; www.schneiderhaus.ca, $6, $5 student/senior, $4 child, $15 family plus HST, Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 KITCHENER Create a Butterfly, Bee-Friendly Garden
Seminar led by a Kitchener master Gardener; learn about what to plant in your garden or balcony planter to attract butterflies and/or bees, 10 to 11 a.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
Health THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Waterloo Eat Smart, Be Well
A HopeSpring fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Jean lamantia, a cancer survivor, registered dietician, and author of “the essential Cancer treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook”; sharing her inspirational story of beating cancer and the importance of credible nutrition; door prizes, draws, silent auction; tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/eat-smart-be-welltickets-43626017593?aff=HSWebsite, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $30, inn of Waterloo and Conference Centre, 475 King St. N., 519-742-1544 ext. 103, linda@ hopespring.ca
Kids’ stuff WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 CAMBRIDGE Harry Potter Trivia Night
attention all muggles: come on out for an interactive trivia night to test your knowledge; if you have a Wi-Fi enabled device please bring it with you; if not, an iPad can be provided on a first come, first serve basis; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/harry-potter-trivia-night, 6 to 8 p.m., free, idea exchange | Clemens mill library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., events@ ideaexchange.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 elmira The Most Beautiful Bird
Presented by the K-W Symphony with storyteller Kait taylor; tickets and information at www.kwsymphony.ca, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $11, $13 adult, Woolwich memorial Centre, 24 Snyder St. S., 519745-4711
KITCHENER Shopkins Live! Shop It Up!
Shopkins live! immerses audiences in the world of Shopville using customdesigned theatrical costumes, creative onstage characters, state-of-art video and set design, and original pop songs and music; tickets: centreinthesquare.com/event/shopkins-live, 6 to 7:30 p.m., $26.50-$59.50, Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., tbrant@centreinthesquare.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 CAMBRIDGE Kids in Kilts Craft Day
one special day each month, we invite children ages three-plus to create fun seasonal or Scottish inspired crafts; april 22: tartan Fun; drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m., $3 per child, adult no charge, McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand ave. S., 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 KITCHENER Art Explorations
learning the fundamentals of art in a supportive and fun studio setting for kids ages eight to 13; young artists explore and develop fundamental art-making skills through drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting; open to all skill levels; all materials provided; kwag.ca, 6 to 7:30 p.m., six weeks: $80 plus HST; $15 plus HST per session, Kitchener-Waterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-579-5860 ext. 100
Luncheons and dinners FRIDAY, APRIL 20 CAMBRIDGE Friday Night Dinner
lasagna dinner, veggie or meat, garlic bread, assorted desserts with tea or coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., adult $10; child, five to 10, $5; child under five, $3, Royal Canadian legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 KITCHENER Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser for the Schwaben Club’s Kindergruppe and Jugendgruppe; www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com, 4:30 p.m., $12 includes dinner and dessert, Schwaben Club, 1668 King St. e., 519-742-7979
Sales and bazaars FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Waterloo Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Kitchener-Waterloo 54th Annual Used Book Sale
Selection of top quality used books at unbelievable prices, most $3 or lower; hard and soft cover books for adults, youth and children, CDs, DVDs, talking books, sheet music; Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; www. cfuwkw.org, free, First United Church, 16 William St. W., booksale@cfuwkw.org
Slide shows THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Waterloo Thailand and Myanmar: A Tribute to John Kerr
Slide show with Warren Stauch 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