5 -Day List

Arts events Monday, May 21 Victoria Day Steam Train

Celebrate Victoria day with us on our steam train excursion; enjoy a leisurely ride with family and friends while pulled by our nearly 100-year-old steam engine; waterloocentralrailway.com/ victoria-day-steam-train, 2 to 4 p.m., $29.99, Waterloo Central Railway, 878 Weber St. n.,

St. Jacobs, tickets@waterloocentralrailway.com

Tuesday, May 22 Quilt & Fibre Art Festival 2018

In Waterloo Region and beyond; to May 26; for brochure listing venues and schedule of events, visit stjacobs.com/quilt-fibre-artsevents.htm, 9:30 a.m. free, St. Jacobs Village, 1-800-265-3353

Author Event

david Ward (“Bay of Hope: Five years in newfoundland”); book signing, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Words Worth Books, 96 King St. S., Waterloo, hello@wordsworthbooks.com

Classics Wednesday, May 23 Wednesday Noon Concert

Featuring Emily Morse (flute) and Lorin Shalanko (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., Kitchener

Concerts Monday, May 21 Kitchener Musical Society Band Concert

Performing a free public concert at the gazebo on Roos Island; bring a chair; in the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Rotunda of Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W.; www.kmsb.org, 12 to 1 p.m., free, Victoria Park, Roos Island, Jubilee dr., Kitchener, ron.baer@sympatico.ca

Events Saturday, May 19 Royal Wedding Celebration at Kitchener Public Library

Registration required; come at dawn for tea and crumpets and watch the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the big screen; hats and fascinators welcome but not mandatory; in the theatre; www.kpl.org; doors open at 6 a.m.; wedding starts at 7 a.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

Spring Plant ID Hike

Join field botanist Will Van Hemessen and Rare to learn about local plants and how to identify them; all skill levels and age groups are encouraged to join, but this hike is better suited for those over the age of 10 since there will a lot of walking on uneven terrain; bring a bagged lunch or snacks and plenty of water; register at raresites.org/ things-to-do/events/?ee=407, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $8, George Street Parking Lot, entrance to Grand Trunk Trail, George Street, Cambridge, 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org

Bike Tune-up Boogaloo

Kids and families can bring their bikes to the Main Library; 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

Sunday, May 20 Victoria Day Weekend in New Dundee

Sunday, from 5 p.m. to dusk at the new dundee Community Centre: barbecue, beer garden, music, rides for all ages, the fireworks show at dusk and more; Monday, starting early until 3 p.m. at the new dundee Community Park: community garage sales, breakfast, vendors, silent auction, parade and rides; www.facebook.com/newdundeefireworks, to 10 p.m., free, new dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen St. S., new Dundee, 519-505-2588, ndfireworks@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 22 It Is All About the Numbers

Register by Monday, May 21; “How To Boost Sustainability With Strong Financial decision Making”: How does your organization rationalize spending money on sustainability; does it look at the payback period of a project or the return on investment; how do you calculate, track and report on these metrics; www.sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/events, 9 to 11 a.m., $35 plus $4.55 HST, Waterloo north Hydro Inc., 526 Country Squire Rd., Waterloo, eventsstaff@sustainablewaterlooregion.ca

The Canada Lecture on Citizenship with The Right Honourable Joe Clark

Registration required; from the establishment of the dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867, with John A. Macdonald as its first prime minister, our country has been a project of citizenship; The Right Honourable Joe Clark, Canada’s 16th Prime Minister: an elder statesman whose public attributes have earned him the respect of Canadians; 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

Wednesday, May 23 French: Not Just Child’s Play

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

The Business of Art plus Making: Working with Vulnerable People

Register by Tuesday, May 22; Join registered psychotherapist (RP), art therapist (Ma), and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) Jazmine Tufford-Singh as she discusses the ins and outs of working with vulnerable people in the creative environment; ideaexchange.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Gallery, 1 north Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org

Male Allies Training Session

Registration required; Learn more about the role of men in ending sexual and gender-based violence; Male allies, a program of the Sexual assault Centre of Waterloo Region (SaSC), offers a free, introductory community workshop to have a constructive and open dialogue; discussion on gender, masculinity, sexual violence and bystander intervention; themuseum.ca/events, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Themuseum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener, kealin. lamb@themuseum.ca

Fitness and sports Tuesday, May 22 Kriyayoga Meditation for Real Health

Learn Kriyayoga from Kriyayoga Master Swami Shree yogi Satyam of India; registration encouraged if you want to participate in the vegan meal plan; all classes offered free; newcomers welcome to attend any time; May 22 to June 6; www.kriyayoga-yogisatyam.org/ Flyers2018/2018SPV1.jpg, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., free, Kriyayoga Meditation Centre (yog Fellowship), 388 Plains Rd., Kitchener, 519-696-3869, kriyayoga. canada@yahoo.ca

Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Spend time in the outdoors learning how to lawn bowl; a low impact sport that’s fun and easy to learn; a great sport for the young or old, and casual or competitive person; at 1 and 7 p.m., to May 25; heritagegreens. ca, free, Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club, 600 Heritage dr., Kitchener, 226-791-5079, jgmcameron@gmail.com

Kitchener Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Join us for our open houses on May 22 and 24; just wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes and we’ll provide the rest; all ages welcome, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Kitchener Lawn Bowling Club, 169 Wentworth ave., Kitchener, 519-749-8002

For seniors Wednesday, May 23 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

Bocce and Barbecue Lunch

Register by Monday, May 21; Play bocce outdoors and discuss your strategies and best shots during a barbecue lunch; rain date: June 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $6, W. G. Johnson Centre, Ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., Cambridge, 519-740-4681 ext. 4464, lichtic@cambridge.ca

Community Cards

Play euchre with friends and enjoy complimentary coffee and tea on Wednesday afternoons; www.alisonneighbourhood.org, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free, alison neighbourhood Community Centre, 127 elgin St. n., Cambridge, 519-620-1867, beforeschool@ alisonneighbourhood.org

Fundraisers Looking Ahead Betty Thompson Golf Tournament — May 24

Registration required; Hosted by Zonta K-W; supports women’s health initiatives in K-W; registration: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 11 a.m.; lunch on the course; cash bar opens at 4 p.m.; hors d’oeuvres and start of silent auction, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m.; register online at zontakw.org/golf, day of golf, $175; dinner only, $52, Conestoga Golf & Conference Centre, 400 Golf Course Rd., Conestogo, 519-503-5910

Drive to Deliver Golf Tournament — May 24

Lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf (scramble format), dinner, and silent and live auctions; funds raised support the clients of Community Support Connections — Meals on Wheels and More, a local charity helping seniors and adults with disabilities live in their own homes with independence and dignity; communitysupportconnections.org, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., $180, Rebel Creek Golf Club, 1517 Snyder’s Rd. e., Petersburg, 519-772-8787 ext. 224, andream@cscmow.org

Benefit Concert — May 24

Join us for an evening of musical performances by students from Southwood Secondary School, featuring instrumental and vocal ensembles along with small group and individual pieces; light snacks and drinks available for purchase; doors open at 6:15 p.m.; register at raresites.org/ things-to-do/events/?ee=408, 7 to 9 p.m., $5, Rare eCo Centre Slit Barn, 768 Blair Rd., Cambridge, raresites.org, 519-650-9336

New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale — May 25

This year’s sale features a restored Ferguson 35 deluxe tractor and a matching pedal tractor; quilt and furniture auctions, food, activities, music; Friday evening: barbecue dinner, reserve seats available for quilt auction, quilt preview, plant and flower tent, food venues, quilts, crafts and more tent, silent auction; Saturday: Run 4 Relief registration and run, pancake breakfast; charity sale and quilt auction, children’s activities; proceeds support Mennonite Central Committee’s work in relief development and peace; wheelchair accessible; free admission and parking; see listing of quilts and sale information at nhmrs.com, reserved seats for quilt auction available for $10, new Hamburg Community Centre, 251 Jacob St., new Hamburg, 519-662-4315

Juke Box Mania 2018 — May 25

a game of “name that tune” from every musical genre in a fun, relaxed, party-like atmosphere; enjoy entertainment (the game), deejay and master of ceremonies, door prizes, silent auction and light dinner; doors open at 5 p.m., party begins at 6 p.m.; to raise funds for the Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge and north dumfries; fcccnd. com/juke-box-mania-2018, to 10 p.m., $40; table of eight, $280, Grand Valley Golf and Country Club, 1910 Roseville Rd., Cambridge, 519-621-5090

Quarter Auction — May 26

upon arriving, select and pay for a numbered paddle; additional paddles may be purchased; auction items put up for bid at one, two, three or four quarters; win fabulous prizes; plus browse and purchase from 10 vendors; www.stjamesang.ca, 2 to 4 p.m., purchase paddles, $5 each, and refreshments, St. James anglican Church, 520 ellis Rd. W., Cambridge, 519-658-4547, office@stjamesang.ca

Gardening SaTuRday, May 19 Garden Club of KitchenerWaterloo Plant Sale

annuals and perennials; for more information, email gayanderson@ bell.net, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, First united Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo, 519-893-6827

Monday, May 21 Wellesley Horticultural Society

“a Pollinator’s Paradise: a Look at the Wildflowers and Gardens of northern Ireland” presented by Mavis Kerr; plant sale; all welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., Wellesley, 519-656-2824

Health TueSday, May 22 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 SaTuRday, May 19 Shakespeare in the Park

The Kitchener-Waterloo Children’s drama Workshop presents the actouT production of “a Midsummer night’s dream”; performances to May 19; schedule and tickets: www.ticketscene. ca/list.php?q=a+midsummer, 1:30 p.m., $18, $12 senior, $5 student under 18, Waterloo Park, Centennial Bandshell, 100 Westmount Rd. n., Waterloo, info@actoutkw.com

TueSday, May 22 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., $15 plus HST, KitchenerWaterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-579-5860 ext. 100

WedneSday, May 23 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

Walks runs and rides LooKInG aHead Lions’ Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides — May 26

Registration required; Residents and their four-legged “best friends” walk together; each walk organized by a member of the community; help provide life-changing dog guides to Canadians with disabilities; walk routes accessible to all; www. walkfordogguides.com/locations/ walk.cfm?Id=1392, 8 to 10 a.m., collect pledges or donate online, Waterloo Park, 50 young St. W., Waterloo, 519-664-1105, dmillard@altechworld.com

Wiggle Waggle Walkathon — May 27

Registration required; awesome activities and exercise while raising funds for the thousands of animals that come through the K-W Humane Society each year; includes dog lure course, bubble soccer, bouncy obstacle course, local vendors; at the camping resort; register at www. kwhumane.com, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission by donation, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre dr., Kitchener, 519-745-5615 ext. 254, cristina.strub@awasco.ca

Workshops LooKInG aHead Success in Self Publishing Workshop — May 26

Registration required; Join industry professional Mark Leslie Lefebvre for tips to self-publishing success; following event: a reception with other writers; www.kpl.org, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

Exploring Grief Dreams — May 26

Register by Thursday, May 24; The topic of dreams after loss (grief dreams) overlooked in academic literature, which hinders the support for the bereaved of all ages; workshop designed to help you in work with these dreams in your personal life or professional career; www.griefdreams.ca, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $155, Kitchener-Waterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 289-213-7792, josh. black2@brocku.ca

BEE-inspired Creations — May 26

Registration required; Perfectly suited for both the artist and lovers of nature, kids and parents learn and create; paintings, drawings and sculptures inspired by the around the wonderful and multi-coloured creatures that give both spring and gardens their beauty; homerwatson.on.ca, 1 to 3 p.m., member $57; non-member $63, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 old Mill Rd., Kitchener, 519-748-4377, development@homerwatson.on.ca

Silk Painting — May 27

Join exhibiting fibre artist Penny Grace in the studio; create a silk painting using dying techniques with silks, stamping/stenciling and wax resists; adult program; homerwatson.on.ca, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., member $45; non-member $50, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 old Mill Rd., Kitchener, 519-748-4377, development@homerwatson.on.ca

Play with Clay — May 27

Register by Saturday, May 26; an open clay studio experience for people of all ages and skill levels; over two Sundays, make an object from clay and paint it with glazes; object fired in their kiln; May 27 and June 10 sessions, 1 or 2:30 p.m.; 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 29

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

True North Waterloo — May 29

a ground-breaking conference to bring together 2,000-plus visionaries, leading influencers, hackers and hustlers for a critical conversation of how to reaffirm technology as a force for good in the world; for emerging startups, fast-moving scale-ups, groundbreaking creatives, innovative big brands and those who can effect change, along with workshops, speakers, art, music and food; no refunds after May 21; will show off the community with photographs and video taken at conference; to May 31; registration: truenorthwaterloo.com, 5 p.m. $151 to $1,550, Lot 42, 41 ardelt ave., Kitchener

Introduction to Visual Art Concepts — May 29

Join artist Scott Mcnichol and try your hand at different media, including painting, printmaking, drawing; adult program; four Tuesdays beginning May 29; register at campscui.active.com/ orgs/homerwatsonhousefoundation#/selectSessions/2345502/ filter/session=36902008, 7 to 9 p.m., member $95; non-member $106, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 old Mill Rd., Kitchener, 519-748-4377, programs@ homerwatson.on.ca

Design Your Own 3D Project in Sketchup — May 30

Register by Tuesday, May 29; Hands-on class to create a 3d model that will teach you how to use Sketchup for 3d designs; ideaexchange.org, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org

2018 Edna Staebler Writer in Residence Writing Memoir Workshop — May 30

Registration required; Workshop examines what kinds of choice we make in writing a memoir and how to balance ethical considerations with artistic and aesthetic aims; www.kpl.org, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org