5 -Day List
Classics Sunday, May 6 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., Kitchener, 519-744-7941, bevhershey@ gmail.com
Concerts Sunday, May 6 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., Baden, www. philipsburglutheranchurch.ca
WEdnESday, May 9 Wednesday Noon Concert
Featuring Willem Moolenbeek (saxophone) and ann-Marie Macdairmid (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., Kitchener
Events SaTuRday, May 5 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., Waterloo, 519-803-4343, kwgemandmineralclub@hotmail.com
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., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange. org
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
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., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca/, 519-886-1310 ext. 129, shall@wpl.ca
“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., Cambridge, heritage.cambridge@ gmail.com
ARK Newcomers Settlement Grand Opening Dinner
dedicated to helping newcomers, immigrants, seniors, women, children and youth; dinner; cultural entertainment and music; auction; guest speakers including Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, MP Raj Saini, MP Bardish Chagger; and more; RSVP to info@arksettlement.or or text to 519-998-8392; www.arksettlement.org/current-events, 5 p.m. donations gratefully accepted, Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin dr., Kitchener
Sunday, May 6 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., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
MOnday, May 7 Fireside Chatting
you’re invited to an informal drop-in gathering each Monday morning for good conversation, coffee and tea around the fireplace in the Mary Clemens Room; new people welcome; enter by the door at the rear of the church, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Saint Luke’s united Church, 1620 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, 519-740-0531, rosemary69.rb@ gmail.com
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?eventi d=26343&lib=5, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
WEdnESday, May 9 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., Cambridge, 519-653-3632, events@ideaexchange.org
Interaction Dialogue: Learning Through Play
Join a panel of four experts in digital media and game studies as they discuss the cultural, educational, social and political role of games and gameplay in our lives; topics include digital literacy skills, creating and playing games critically, and learning through play; themuseum.ca/dialoguesworkshops, 7 to 10 p.m., pay what you can; suggested donation, $10, Themuseum,
10 King St. W., Kitchener, katelynn.dietrich@themuseum.ca
Fitness and sports SaTuRday, May 5 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., Cambridge, 519-658-2464, pross005@ sympatico.ca
Sunday, May 6 Wilmot Wild Lacrosse Home Opener in Support of Grand River Motorcycle Ride
The Wilmot Wild home opener features their newest community partner, the Grand River Motorcycle Ride for dad; The Wild take on the Brantford Warriors at 3 p.m.; www.wilmotwild.ca, 2:30 to 6 p.m., 12 years and over, $5, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 nafziger Rd., Baden, 519-573-9392, wayne@wilmotwild.ca
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., Kitchener, adamkossowski@ yahoo.ca
For seniors MOnday, May 7 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 (350 Margaret ave., Kitchener): 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., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Monday Movie Matinées
Come join us at Rockway Centre on the first and last Monday of every month for a feature film on our large screen; bring your own snacks; call Rockway for a list of upcoming films, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
WEdnESday, May 9 Wilmot Centre Seniors’ Luncheon
Hot meal and fellowship; followed by entertainment by Hank and Janet Sonnenberg, 12 to 2 p.m., free-will offering, Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, 2463 Bleams Rd., Petersburg, 519-634-8687, c.rutledge@ wcmc.ca
Fundraisers SaTuRday, May 5 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., Breslau, 519-648-3394
Sunday, May 6 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., Waterloo, 519-743-5576, info@ thefoodbank.ca
MOnday, May 7 Dofasco Male Chorus
The dofasco Male Chorus presents a 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, Cambridge, 519-621-3398
TuESday, May 8 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., Kitchener, 519-749-4300, events@grhosp.on.ca
LOOKInG aHEad 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., Kitchener, 519-722-8066, tbabineau@ kidney.on.ca
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., Cambridge, 519-653-6123
Celebrating Women — May 11
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., Cambridge, 519-653-1470 ext. 264, billieo@langs.org
Hats Off to Mom: Mother’s Day Fundraising Brunch — May 13
Treat your mom while helping our moms; supporting Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, anselma House and Haven House; your financial support helps women and their children in Waterloo Region to leave their abusers and move beyond violence; silent auction, live auction; wcswr.org/hatsoff, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $24, St. George Banquet Hall, 665 King St. n., Waterloo, 519-741-9184 ext. 2003, alan. sharpe@wcswr.org
Gardening MOnday, May 7 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 p.m. to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot Recreation Complex, 1291 nafziger Rd., Baden, 519-662-6778, wilmothortsociety@gmail.com
Health TuESday, May 8 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, www.recoverycanada.org/meetings.php, 519-722-1220, anitann88@ gmail.com
Kids stuff TuESday, May 8 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, KitchenerWaterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-579-5860 ext. 100
WEdnESday, May 9 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
Luncheons and dinners SaTuRday, May 5 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., St. Jacobs, 519-885-3979, pwestmacott1@ gmail.com
TuESday, May 8 Taco Supper and Bake Sale Fundraiser
all-you-can-eat tacos, with all the fixings, beverages and makeyour-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., Waterloo, 519-746-6080, office@ westminsterunited.ca
Sales and bazaars SaTuRday, May 5 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., Cambridge, wlong@rogers.com
TuESday, May 8 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., Cambridge, ostermeier@sympatico.ca
School events SaTuRday, May 5 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., Cambridge, sarah_leriche@wrdsb.ca
Tea and coffee hours Sunday, May 6 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., Kitchener, 519-742-7979, schwaben@kitchenerschwabenclub.com
Mother’s Day Tea
Celebrate your mother, daughter, mother-in-law or a special woman in your life; 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., Kitchener, bcs@ uwdbc.com
Walks runs and rides SaTuRday, May 5 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., Kitchener, 519-742-8327 ext. 119, dawng@ houseoffriendship.org
Sunday, May 6 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., Waterloo, 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.; www.hospicewaterloo.ca/ get-involved/events/mayburrywalk/; for information email mayburrywalk@gmail.com, 1 to 3 p.m., free; donations accepted, Waterloo Skatepark, 100 Father david Bauer dr., Waterloo
Workshops SaTuRday, May 5 Modern Macrame Workshop For Beginners
Registration required; Learn the four basic macrame knots and complete a hanging planter to take home; instructor: Sharon La Rose, owner of ChakRame By Sharon; ideaexchange.org, 1 to 4 p.m., $65 plus tax, Idea Exchange | Hespeler Library, 5 Tannery St. E., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
TuESday, May 8 Work/Life Balance
Registration required; a complicated life when we play many different roles: workers, parents, spouses, friends and caregivers; we need to make room in our lives for taking care of our own well-being; achieving balance among competing priorities is difficult; workshop to help you develop strategies to find greater balance; www.carizon.ca, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Carizon Family and Community Services, 400 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-743-6333, snicholson@ carizon.ca
LOOKInG aHEad Lunchtime Lounge: Art Therapy — May 10
Registration required; Explore connections between art, healing and our health; Kristine discusses art as therapy and some ways that the “process” of creative expression can benefit our body, mind and spirit; engage in a simple and fun creative group activity; www.homerwatson.on.ca, 12 to 1 p.m., $10; member free, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd., Kitchener, 519-748 6808
Create, Press, and Wear — May 10
Bring own article of clothing and learn how to create, cut and press your own vinyl design using the Cricut; vinyl provided on a first come, first serve basis; must bring own clothing item, preferably made from cotton for best results; ideaexchange.org, 4 to 5 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge, events@ ideaexchange.org
KAIROS Blanket Exercise with the Indigenous Neighbours Program — May 10
Register by Wednesday, May 9; an interactive learning experience teaching the Indigenous rights history rarely taught; the blanket exercise covers over 500 years of history in a one and a half hour participatory workshop; ideaexchange.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
Learn to Become a Music Producer — May 11
Registration required; Learn how to guide the record-making process, whether shaping the sound of another artist or creating music for your own project; www.kpl.org, 10 to 11 a.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502
Native Beaded Strawberry — May 12
Pre-registration required; With naomi Smith; suitable for adults; www.schneiderhaus.ca, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $55 plus HST; kit fee, $35, Schneider Haus,
466 Queen St. S., Kitchener, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop: Cosmetic Chemistry — May 12
Learn the science behind emulsification, additives, clays, essential oils to create your own custom lotion and clay mask; take home a new arsenal of cosmetic knowledge, two custom creations plus your choice of two free products from Mikaela’s personal line, Shakespeare’s Bathtub; www. kwag.ca, 1 to 4 p.m., $55 plus HST, Kitchener-Waterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-579-5860, mail@kwag.on.ca
Play with Clay — May 13
Register by Saturday, May 12; an open clay studio experience for people of all ages and skill levels; over two Sundays, make an object out of clay and paint it with glazes; object fired in their kiln; May 13 and May 27 sessions, at 1 or 2:30 p.m.; purchase online www.theclayandglass.ca, $10, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. n., Waterloo, 519-746-1882 ext. 235, marketing@theclayandglass.ca
Colour Our Community: A Community Art Project — May 15
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, 519-745-8458 ext. 215, katietaylor@mcco.ca