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Arts events THURSDAY, MAY 3 Kitchener Silent Movie: “Metropolis”
Classic silent film with live soundtrack by VOC Silent Film Harmonic; tickets: www. registrytheatre.com/metropolis, 8 to 9:30 p.m., $18, $12 with food bank donation, $5 eyeGO, The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick St., 519-745-6565, programming@registrytheatre.com
Blood donor clinics FRIDAY, MAY 4 linwood Linwood Blood Donor Clinic
Donate blood to help save the life of a local patient in need; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Line
MONDAY, MAY 7 wellesley Wellesley Blood Donor Clinic
Donate blood to help save the life of a local patient in need; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 5 to 9 p.m., Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St.
TUESDAY, MAY 8 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Blood Donor Clinic
Give the gift of life to a local patient in need; book appointment online at www. blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Armenian Youth Club, 35 International Village Dr.
Classics WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Kitchener Wednesday Noon Concert
Featuring Andrew Fu (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 12:45 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N.
FRIDAY, MAY 4 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Calling All Youth; presenting young winners of the North York Music Festival; www.cambridgeorchestra.ca/events/ calling-all-youth-2, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Square, 519-716-5566, sandrapbvm@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, MAY 6 Kitchener WLU Alumni Choir Sings Messiah
The WLU Alumni Choir presents Handel’s Messiah, featuring alumni and current students of Wilfrid Laurier University; admission by donation with all proceeds to WLU Alumni Choir Voice Award, 3 to 5:30 p.m., donations gratefully accepted, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., 519-744-7941, bevhershey@gmail.com
Concerts WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Kitchener Mostly Music
We sing for fun; if you can sing “Happy Birthday” you can sing with us; first Wednesday of the month from September to June, 1:15 to 3 p.m., free, Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret Ave., bernhardt.nancy@gmail.com
Donations Kitchener RBC Barbecue Supports Lutherwood Steps for Kids
On April 27, RBC, Fairway Road South, Kitchener, hosted a barbecue in support of Lutherwood Steps for Kids, raising $685 for its youth and mental health programs, in partnership with Nandos Kitchener, Finest Sausage Meat Ltd., Fowler Tire, Charcoal Steakhouse, and Food Basics Kitchener
Events WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 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 or learn a bit of Canada’s second official language 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
THURSDAY, MAY 3 Kitchener Sharing Place Giveaway
Come for coffee and browse through clothing and household items available for you; take as needed free of charge; rear entrance from parking lot; www. ctking.ca, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, Christ The King United Church, 167 Thaler Ave., 519-748-0783, christtheking@ outlook.com
From #MeToo to Never Again
Registration required; With Julie LaLonde; discussion on how to equip bystanders with the tools to prevent sexual violence in our community; presented by The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region’s Male Allies program; www.kpl.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., 519-743-7502
FRIDAY, MAY 4 waterloo
All-ages science fair for youth, university/ college students and older adults; presenters share interactive and engaging projects on a variety of interesting topics; light refreshments provided; www.the-ria. ca/event/curiosity-fair, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, 250 Laurelwood Dr., 519-904-0660 ext. 4112, akmathar@uwaterloo.ca
WATERLOO REGION Jane’s Walks
A great way to get to know your neighbours, build community and connect with other people. Join hundreds of people participating in these free, citizen-led walking tours bringing people together face to face to engage in spontaneous conversations about our communities (to May 6); for start times and locations, visit janeswalkwr.wordpress.com, free, various locations around Waterloo Region, janeswalkwr@gmail.com
CAMBRIDGE Jane’s Walk: Newcomer Welcome Stroll
Register by Thursday, May 3; New to Cambridge: join us as we wander your new home; meet neighbours, discover the corners of the community, learn about other newcomers that have settled here in times past; ideaexchange.org, 7 p.m. free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., events@ ideaexchange.org
waterloo K-W Gem and Mineral Club Annual Show
See rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, meteorites and more; free rocks for kids; www.calaverite.com/kwgmc, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Button Factory Arts, 25 Regina St. S., 519-803-4343, kwgemandmineralclub@hotmail.com
Bike Tune-up Boogaloo
Kids and families can bring their bikes to the Main Library on May 5 or 12; we’ll show you how to do a tune-up as well as basic bike repairs; just drop in, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 Albert St., www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 129, shall@wpl.ca
CAMBRIDGE Jane’s Walk: Growing Up in West Galt
Walk begins at main entrance of the historic Galt Collegiate Institute and navigates across the road to the Canadian Pacific Railway Station where Jim Griffin shares significant stories of the past; ideaexchange.org, 1 to 2:30 p.m., free, Galt Collegiate Institute, 200 Water St. N., events@ideaexchange.org
“Heritage Matters Here” Speaker Series
The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Cambridge and North Dumfries presents the first of their new speaker series, an entertaining and informative presentation by architect and planner, Paul Sapounzi of The Ventin Group + VG Architects; www.arconserv.ca, 2 to 3 p.m., ACO member, free; non-member, $8 at the door, David Durward Centre, 62 Dickson St., heritage.cambridge@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, MAY 6 CAMBRIDGE Jane’s Walk: A Handmaid’s Tale
Learn the forbidden history of our town before it became part of The Republic of Gilead; handmaidens escort you to the locations used in the hit Hulu show, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and share the history about which we don’t speak ‘Under the Eye’; ideaexchange.org, 2 p.m. free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., events@ideaexchange.org
MONDAY, MAY 7 Kitchener Podcasting: “The Secret Life of Canada”: In Conversation with Emily Urquhart
Meet two of Canada’s newest and most popular podcasters, Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson, hosts of “The Secret Life of Canada”; kplca.evanced. info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=2634 3&lib=5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Fitness and sports SATURDAY, MAY 5 CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Officially inducts 2017 selected inductees into the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame; www.cambridgeshf.com, 12:30 p.m., free, Cambridge Centre Mall, 355 Hespeler Rd., 519-658-2464, pross005@sympatico.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 6 BADEN Wilmot Wild Lacrosse Home Opener in Support of Grand River Motorcycle Ride
Home opener features their newest community partner, the Grand River Motorcycle Ride for Dad; The Wild take on the Brantford Warriors, 3 p.m.; the Wild Den open at 2:30 p.m. serving the Wild German Cream Ale and the Ride for Dad “Ryed Out”; www.wilmotwild.ca, 2:30 to 6 p.m., 12 years and over, $5, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., 519-573-9392, wayne@wilmotwild.ca
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, 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 THURSDAY, MAY 3 Kitchener Rockway Entertainers Senior Mixed Chorus
If you’re 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
Fundraisers THURSDAY, MAY 3 waterloo Dot Fundraiser: Menstrual Kits for Girls
Dot: a grassroots initiative started by three social work students; goal: to create menstrual kits for young girls in Mexico that are filled with relevant information and resources; collecting menstrual products, selling our new merchandise and spreading the words about Dot, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, Renison University College, 240 Westmount Rd. N., 647-381-4045
FRIDAY, MAY 4 waterloo Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon
Join CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7 and 570 News broadcasting stories of hope for children and youth with special needs; for more information visit www. kidsability.ca/radiothon, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., donations accepted, Conestoga Mall, 550 King St. N., hendrulat@kidsability.ca
Plasma Car Races in Support of KidsAbility
Register by Wednesday, May 2; Have the need for speed; event for adults only: an opportunity to showcase your driving skills through an exciting teambuilding race; visit plasmacarrace.kintera. org/2018 to register, 7 to 9:15 a.m., raise minimum $500 per team (maximum four members), Conestoga Mall, 550 King St. N., tnandor@kidsability.ca
SATURDAY, MAY 5 BRESLAU Maryhill Knights of Columbus Vegas Night
Prizes to be won at the Big Wheel; grocery hampers, meat boxes, cash prizes; Penny Table; other games of chance; light lunch served at end; all proceeds to Waterloo Region Food Bank and Sister Christine’s Drop-In Centre, Guelph; doors open at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. free, Bridgeport Rod and Gun Club, 1229 Beitz Rd., 519-648-3394
SUNDAY, MAY 6 waterloo Canstruction Waterloo Region
See amazing structures made out of non-perishable food donations built by designers, architects and engineers who use their talents to help those struggling with food insecurity; participate by donating to vote for your favourite structures in person or at thefoodbank. ca; every $1 raised provides three meals; www.thefoodbank.ca; to May 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Conestoga Mall, 550 King St. N., 519-743-5576
BADEN Katie Ditschun
Jazz, blues, pop and Broadway tunes; fundraising concert for childhood arthritis research; tickets available at the door, 2 p.m., $15, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (west of Philipsburg), 3357 Erbs Rd. N., 613-662-0642
Kitchener Messiah in May
A performance of Messiah by G. F. Handel by the Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) Alumni Choir; several alumni conduct the choir and a number of alumni featured as soloists; to support the scholarship funds of the Faculty of Music, 3 to 5 p.m., free-will offering, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St. N., burnett@golden.net
MONDAY, MAY 7 CAMBRIDGE Dofasco Male Chorus
The Dofasco Male Chorus is presenting an musical evening to support the Afri-nanas of Cambridge to raise funds for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., $15, Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Square, 519-621-3398
TUESDAY, MAY 8 Kitchener Mindful Mornings
Register by Monday, May 7; Recognize Mental Health Week at Mindful Mornings: breakfast event features speakers who will share stories about their personal experiences with mental health; create positive conversations and decrease stigma in our community; guest speaker: Steven Page; proceeds support Grand River Hospital Foundation and Carizon; tickets at www.mindfulmornings.ca, 7 to 9:30 a.m., $75, Catalyst 137, 137 Glasgow St., events@grhosp.on.ca
LOOKING AHEAD Kitchener Celebrity Men Fashion Event — May 10
Presented by The Kidney Foundation of Canada; join us for our sixth annual Celebrity Men’s Fashion Event; live and silent auctions, food, music by Juneyt Yetkiner, as well as a fashion show with local celebrities and models living with kidney disease; clothing provided by Trends For Men; tickets: kidney.akaraisin. com/ui/16344, 6 to 9 p.m., $60, Hacienda Sarria, 1254 Union St., 519-722-8066, tbabineau@kidney.on.ca
CAMBRIDGE Catholic Women’s League of St. Clement’s Parish Penny Sale — May 11
Penny sale draw, door prize draw, quilt raffle and refreshment stand; doors open at 6 p.m.; draws running from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; in church basement, draw tickets for sale at event, St. Clement’s Catholic Church, 745 Duke St., 519-653-6123
Celebrating Women — May 12
Register by Thursday, May 10; Includes brunch, silent auction and inspirational speaker, Denise Lowe; MC: Gayle O’Brien from DAVE FM; proceeds go to Langs Capital Campaign Building Expansion; www.langs.org/community-events, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $50; table of eight, $350, Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession Rd., 519-653-1470 ext. 264, billieo@langs.org
Gardening WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 CAMBRIDGE Preston Horticultural Society
Speaker: Linda Simpson from Cambridge City Green, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St. E., vivienwoodward@rogers.com
MONDAY, MAY 7 BADEN Gardeners’ Show and Share: Wilmot Horticultural Society Youth Competition
Bring a plant, flower, story or photo to share with other gardeners; plant and seed swaps and vendors; Youth Competition takes place; speakers: Thelma Kessel, “It’s a Bug Eat Bug World”; Lisa Clifford, “Pets in the Garden”; www. gardenontario.org/site.php/wilmot, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger Rd., 519-662-6778, wilmothortsociety@gmail.com
Luncheons and dinners WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 ELMIRA Fish Fry Dinner
Continuous serve; take-outs available at 5:30 p.m.; advance tickets only; for tickets call Church Office 519-669-2852 or Lee 519-669-2817, 4:45 to 7 p.m., adult $18; child, under 12, $8, Gale Presbyterian Church, 10 Barnswallow Dr., atcoupal@rogers.com
SATURDAY, MAY 5 ST. JACOBS Chord Spinner Spaghetti Dinner
Hosted by The Chord Spinners, female a cappella singing group; open seating; www.chordspinners.com, 5 to 7 p.m., free-will donations accepted, St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1407 King St. N., pwestmacott1@gmail.com
TUESDAY, MAY 8 waterloo Taco Supper and Bake Sale Fundraiser
All-you-can-eat tacos, with all the fixings, beverages and make-your-own sundaes for dessert; home-made baked goods for sale; door prizes; www.westminsterunited.ca, 5 to 7 p.m., $12; child, two to 12, $5; child, under two, free, Westminster United Church, 543 Beechwood Dr., 519-746-6080
Open houses and reunions WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 BRESLAU Community Support Connections — Meals on Wheels and More 10 Year Anniversary Open House
Celebrates 10 years of serving our community; features appetizers made by the Tender Loving Care Kitchen, a crepe making station; communitysupportconnections.org, 4 to 7 p.m., free, Community Support Connections, Meals on Wheels and More, 61 Woolwich St. N., andream@cscmow.org
Sales and bazaars SATURDAY, MAY 5 CAMBRIDGE Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church Plant and Bake Sale
Perennials, annuals, houseplants, pansies and other plant material; bake table features delectable treats, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., 519-623-0491, wlong@rogers.com
TUESDAY, MAY 8 CAMBRIDGE Ted Wake Centre Bake Sale
Variety of fresh baked goods, 3 to 7 p.m., free, W. G. Johnson Centre, Ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., ostermeier@sympatico.ca
School events THURSDAY, MAY 3 Kitchener Teenage Relationships and Healthy Sexuality Parent Seminar
“Youth Mental Health and Wellness Parent Seminar Series, Part Two”: target audience: parents of current and future KCI students; register at www.eventbrite. ca/e/youth-mental-health-and-wellnessparent-seminar-series-part-2-of-3-tickets-38122873541?aff=eac2, download the Eventbrite app to have your barcode available for scanning upon arrival, 6:30 p.m., free, Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, 787 King St. W., 519-745-6851 ext. 5430, arhia_thorpe@ wrdsb.ca
SATURDAY, MAY 5 CAMBRIDGE Clemens Mill Public School 25th Anniversary
A variety of family-friendly activities, including food trucks, prize baskets to be raffled, face painting, and the opening of the time capsule, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Clemens Mill Public School, 355 Saginaw Pkwy., sarah_leriche@wrdsb.ca
Slide shows WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Kitchener Unexpected Adventures in Britain
Slide show with Ruth and Derek Thompson, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507
Tea and coffee hours SUNDAY, MAY 6 Kitchener Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Tea, coffee, finger sandwiches and delicacies; www.kitchenerschwabenclub. com, 1:30 p.m. $16; child, 10 and under, $8, Schwaben Club, 1668 King St. E., 519-742-7979
Mother’s Day Tea
Fundraiser for The Dragon Flyers, a local Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Team; raising funds to attend the International Breast Cancer Paddler’s Commission (IBCPC) Regatta in Italy this July; in Rotunda; facebook@dragonflyersbcdragonboatteam, 2 to 4 p.m., adult $20; 12 and under, $10, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., bcs@uwdbc.com
Walks runs and rides SATURDAY, MAY 5 Kitchener Trek4Kids Hike and Bike
Hike, bike or run on the Iron Horse Trail; help to send more than 130 children to an overnight summer camp for a week; www.houseoffriendship.org, 12 to 4 p.m., collect pledges, Thrift on Kent, 50 Kent Ave., 519-742-8327 ext. 119, dawng@houseoffriendship.org
SUNDAY, MAY 6 waterloo Lutherwood Steps for Kids
Registration required; 3K to 5K walk/ run for children’s mental health; lift the stigma: lift lives; take another big step towards ending the stigma associated with mental health; includes activities for the family, performers and snacks; may bring your dog on a leash; www. lutherwoodstepsforkids.ca, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Lutherwood Children’s Mental Health Services, 285 Benjamin Rd., foundation@lutherwood.ca
Mayburry Walk for Brain Cancer and Hospice Waterloo Region
3K and 5K walk, run or bike; celebrate life and living with brain cancer; donations to Hospice Waterloo Region, New Build Fund; free T-shirt with every donation over $50; registration: 1 p.m.; for information email mayburrywalk@gmail. com, 1 to 3 p.m., free; donations accepted, Waterloo Skatepark, 100 Father David Bauer Dr.