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Arts events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener Coffee & Crime Book Club Meetup
Join the discussion about “the Absent One” by Jussi Adler-Olsen; register at kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails ?eventid=23769&backto=calendar&sta rtdate=2018/06/01, 10 to 11 a.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502
WAterLOO Book Launch
Giller nominee, Sarah Selecky (“radiant Shimmering Light”); book signing, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Words Worth Books, 96 King St. S., 519-884-2665, david@wordsworthbooks.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Kitchener Reading Central Book Club Meeting
Join us for a great discussion on “exit West” by Mohsin hamid; register at kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails ?eventid=23773&backto=calendar &startdate=2018/06/01, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., askus@kpl.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 cAMBridGe Hespeler Graffiti Jam
exhibitions, installations, artisan market and artist talks in hespeler Village (to June 10); Queen Street legal graffiti wall and other locations including Guelph Avenue, cooper, Adam, and tannery streets; www.facebook.com/pg/undergroundgallery/posts/?ref=page_internal, 3 p.m., free, hespeler Village on the river, 7 Queen St. e., 226-341-4425, admin@underground.kools.org
Kitchener Reading Rumble Launch
Support adult literacy in Waterloo region by participating in the first annual Reading rumble, a team book trivia tournament for adults; arrange a team of three to six people and come to the library to pick up your team copies of the books on June 8; the three book titles will be announced online on June 8; register at kplca.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails? eventid=27470&backto=calendar&start date=2018/06/01, 12 to 4:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Kitchener Greek Food Festival
Live Greek music and delicacies, traditional dance performances and lots of activities for kids; to June 10; doors open at noon each day; $2 or free with food bank donation; child 12 and under free, Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox church, 527 Bridgeport rd. e., stspeterandpaulgoc.ca/kw-greek-fest/, 519-579-4703, saintspeterandpaulchurch@rogers.com
eLMirA Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival
Family-friendly fun day in Sherwood Forest (Gibson Park) including magic shows, knights in battle, jesters, musicians, jugglers, comedy, fortune teller and archery; jewelry, leather goods, armour, toys and period novelties for sale; www. robininthehood.com/index.html, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5, $15 family of five or less, Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., info@robininthehood.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 10 St. JAcOBS Highwaymen Car Club Graffiti Car Show
Show cars arrive from 8 a.m. to noon and spectators from noon to 2 p.m.; cash prizes, awards, food, refreshments, auction, music by the chaparrals and Koebel Brothers; free for spectators (accepting donations in support of children’s Wish Foundation of canada); register at www.highwaymen.ca/grafitti. php, $10 per car, Waterloo rod and Gun club, 1075 Bo de Lane
Kitchener Death by Chocolate
An afternoon of wine, chocolate, shopping and a cappella; indulge in all things chocolate while the award-winning show chorus, Grand harmony, sings for you; ticket includes: a plate filled with homemade chocolate treats, a glass of wine or beer; www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-bychocolate-tickets-46048303716,
2 to 4 p.m., $25, Victoria Park pavilion, 80 Schneider Ave.
MONDAY, JUNE 11 Kitchener Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays
Unique classic and special edition cars (to Sept. 17); enjoy great music, colouring activities, and weekly prize giveaways; www.facebook.com/classiccarmondays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., free, the Shops at highland and Westmount, PartSource parking lot, 563 highland rd. W., 905-484-3517
Classics WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener Wednesday Noon Concert
Featuring Pam Patel (vocals); 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.
Concerts WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener Music in the Lounge
Featuring singer-songwriter Ambre McLean, 12 to 1 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Mostly Music
casual music; we sing for fun; if you can sing “happy Birthday,” you can sing with us; June is the final month of the season — last chance until September, 1:15 to 3 p.m., free, Breithaupt centre,
350 Margaret Ave., 519-884-1850, bernhardtnancy@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Kitchener Women of the World Concert Series
Presented by neruda Arts; featuring K-iri, Malika tirolien and JoJo Worthington; register for free tickets at www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-of-the-worldtickets-46443201867, 7 p.m., free, Terminal, 305 King St. W., 11th floor, info@nerudaarts.ca
Donations WAterLOO reGiOn Drive to Deliver Golf Tournament Raises $22,000 for Meals on Wheels
On May 24, more than 100 golfers, sponsors and volunteers came out to support the 14th annual drive to deliver Golf tournament at rebel creek Golf Club in Petersburg, raising a net profit of $22,000 — enough to offset the cost of 5,612 subsidized meals
Events WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener From Arches to Turrets: Introduction to Architectural Styles
registration required; join heritage advocate Sandra Parks for a basic introduction to the architectural styles of Kitchener buildings; www.kpl.org, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 BAden Wilmot Summer Market
A small weekly market serving residents of Waterloo region; wilmotsummermarket.wixsite.com/market, 4 to 7 p.m., free, Steinmann Mennonite church, 1316 Snyder’s rd. W., wilmotsummermarket@gmail.com
Empowering Women: Ladies’ Night Out
Presented by interfaith counselling centre; door prizes, raffles, refreshments, demonstrations and entertainment; special guests include Meadow Acres, Karen Weber, nancy Silcox, Marie Voisin, Northern Reflections and Tracey Weber and Family; reserve your table by calling 519-662-3092; interfaithcounselling.ca, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $20, Steinmann Mennonite church, 1316 Snyder’s rd. W., interfaith@golden.net
WAterLOO Film Screening
in celebration of World Oceans day; “Blue” is a film about how the oceans are broken and what can be done to fix them; in partnership with demand Film; tickets.demand.film/event/4542, 7 to 9 p.m., $16, Galaxy cinemas Waterloo, 550 King St. n.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 cAMBridGe Teen Nerf Nite
register by thursday, June 7; does the thought of exams stress you out? Join us for the ultimate stress reliever, an after-hours nerf nite; bring your unmodified Nerf blaster and foam darts and prepare for battle; ideaexchange. org/programs/event/teen-nerf-nite, 6 to 8 p.m., free, idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., events@ ideaexchange.org
Kitchener #RedDAYFriday 2018
heart disease: a leading cause of premature death among canadian women, claims the lives of nearly 25,000 each year; support St. Mary’s reddAY, an opportunity to come together as a community and raise awareness of this serious health risk and how it can be prevented; “wear red” for the hearts of the women you love; www.supportstmarys.ca/redday, Waterloo region, Waterloo region, 519-749-6797 ext. 6539, ahazelwood@supportstmarys.ca
WAterLOO Summer Food Sale
homemade cooking: cabbage rolls, variety of perogies, soup, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission, Ukrainian Orthodox church of St. Sophia, 154 King St. n.
Ontario #elxn2018: The Day After
registration required; come the day after the election for a highly topical dialogue on the results, featuring one of the speakers from the international Women’s day event, Jane Mitchell, who is passionate about encouraging more women to run for office; small-group discussions allow for informal interaction with question-and-answer and sharing thoughts and insights; www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontario-elxn2018-the-day-after-3-in-the-talkto-walk-series-tickets-46326723477, 6 to 9 p.m., ticket: $18, includes a drink, Lion Brewery restaurant, Malt room, huether hotel, 59 King St. n., maritcollective@gmail.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Kitchener Neighbours Day in Kitchener
events happening all day across the city; connect with people and programs in your neighbourhood; free events; find out what’s happening near you: visit lovemyhood.ca/neighboursday, free
Shredding Party by Harold Albrecht, MP
harold Albrecht partners with Shred-it to help protect your from fraud and identity theft; bring your personal documents for shredding: five boxes maximum, please; behind Building 600, back parking lot off Max Becker drive, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, harold Albrecht MP KitchenerConestoga Constituency Office, 1187 Fischer-hallman rd., Unit 624, 519-578-3777
Lego Block Party and Megafort on Neighbour’s Day
Build with Lego bricks, animate using the iPads and construct with boxes to build a Megafort; no registration required; all ages welcome; www.kpl.org, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Neighbour’s Day Extravaganza at Stanley Park Community Centre
Join Grand river Stanley Park library staff at the Stanley Park community centre; features a bike rodeo, ball hockey tournament, live entertainment, barbecue, face painting, prizes; no registration required; all ages welcome, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Stanley Park community centre, 505 Franklin St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Neighbour’s Day at Pioneer Park Community Library
drop in for family fun with board games, crafts, prize draws; no registration required; all ages welcome, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Pioneer Park Branch, 150 Pioneer dr., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Neighbour’s Day at Country Hills Community Library
throughout the day enjoy games, activities and stories for kids, plus chalk drawing, outside if weather permits; try their 3d printer; cool refreshments served; no registration required; all ages welcome, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, country hills Branch, 1500 Block Line rd., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Artist-at-Work: Miniature Moments — Painting a 3D Print
drop by to watch artist, dave Garbe, demonstrate his approach to painting miniature figures and talk about both the hobby and the games for which they are used; no registration; all ages welcome; www.kpl.org, 1 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Neighbour’s Day Family Games and Swim at Forest Heights Community Library
drop in for family game time at the library; then put on your bathing suits and jump in for a free public swim at the Forest heights Pool; swim is optional; first come, first served; no registration required; all ages welcome, 1 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Forest heights, 251 Fischer-hallman rd., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 10 WAterLOO Annual Decoration Day
traditional parade and ceremony honouring veterans laid to rest in Parkview cemetery; under the auspices of the Waterloo royal canadian Legion, Br. 530; everyone welcome; reception to follow at the Waterloo Legion; www.rclbr530.com, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m., free, Parkview cemetery, 335 University Ave. e., 519-886-4790, 530events@bell.net
Fitness and sports SUNDAY, JUNE 10 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, 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, JUNE 6 cAMBridGe 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., 519-620-1867, beforeschool@alisonneighbourhood.org
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Kitchener Songwriting Workshop
register by Wednesday, June 6; Learn how to write a song; do you have ideas for a tune or lyrics you would like to use; if you have dabbled with songwriting in the past, or would like to start, come meet singer-songwriter Peter Judd for a hands-on workshop, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, rockway centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 cAMBridGe Scavenger Hunt and Lunch
register by thursday, June 7; Find all of the items on the list; a morning of sleuthing followed by cold cuts and salad for lunch; register at ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/activity_search/ scavenger-hunt-lunch/3553; in Activities room, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $6, W. G. Johnson centre, ted Wake 50 Plus centre, 31 Kribs St., 519-740-4681 ext. 4464, lichtic@cambridge.ca
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 cAMBridGe Ice Cream and Jam
register by Monday, June 11; enjoy an ice cream dessert and sing with the music jam guitar players and musicians; register at ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cambridgeont/activity_search/icecream-jam/3530, in Activities Lounge, 2 to 4 p.m., $4, W. G. Johnson centre, ted Wake 50 Plus centre, 31 Kribs St., 519-740-4681 ext. 4464
Fundraisers THURSDAY, JUNE 7 BreSLAU Year-End Fundraising Concert in Support of Food 4 Kids WaterlooWellington
An evening of music and song hosted by Shout Sister Waterloo Afternoon choir; doors open at 7 p.m.; shoutsisterchoir. ca/node/398, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10; child, under 12, free; tickets available at the door, Breslau Mennonite church, 226 Woolwich St., 613-531-9685, manager@shoutsisterchoir.ca
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 AYr 2018 HOWLer Fundraiser for Pound Dog Rescue
2.5K fundraiser dog walk, barbecue, vendor tent, raffle prizes, dog demonstrations; Pound dog rescue’s largest annual fundraiser.; for the whole family, four-legged, bushy-tailed included; admission: family $40; 13-plus $15; child $10; under two, free; for tickets visit pdrhowler.ca/about/ticketsschedule or buy event day at entrance, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., walker: collect pledges, Waterloo regional Police Association recreation centre, 1128 rife rd., pdrfundraising@gmail.com
WAterLOO Waterloo Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
register by Friday, June 8; Fully-accessible community event; walk, wheel, roll or run; fun for family, friends, businesses and colleagues to come together, support, honour and create a world of understanding and compassion; www.walk4md.ca, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., donations accepted, Westmount Sports Park, 440 Westmount rd. n., 437-770-3093, evan.connor@muscle.ca
Kitchener Schwaben Club Best Ball Golf Tournament
includes green fees, golf cart, dinner with dessert afterwards at the Schwaben club; www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com, 11 a.m. $85, taxes included, rockway Golf course, 625 rockway dr., 519-742-979
MONDAY, JUNE 11 neW dUndee New Hamburg Board of Trade Golf Tournament
register by Friday, June 8; A great day of golf with the new hamburg Board of trade; lunch at noon with golf starting at 1 p.m.; 18 holes of golf with power cart, lunch, $20 gift certificate to a local restaurant, gift bag, steak dinner and access to a silent auction and specialty holes; bring a team or we can pair you up for a day of networking; nhbot.ca/ news-events, 12 to 6:30 p.m., $155, dundee country club, 1801 Queen St. n., president@nhbot.ca
Health WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener Stomp Out Stigma
Organized by Kitchener downtown community health centre in partnership with Grand river hospital; promotes mental health awareness and resources in the community and reduce the stigma related to mental health and addiction; community displays, artwork, guest speakers, snacks, door prizes, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener downtown community health centre, 44 Francis St. S., 519-745-4404 ext. 208, gberihun@kdchc.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Kitchener Drug Use, Harm Reduction and the Opioid Crisis
registration required; Seminar about drugs in our community, the services and agencies working to save lives, and the part we can all play in making our cities safer and healthier; www.kpl.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Kids stuff THURSDAY, JUNE 7 cAMBridGe “The Lion King Jr. / Seussical Kids”
the Kitchener-Waterloo children’s drama Workshop presents this actOUt production; performances to June 9; schedule and tickets: www.ticketscene.ca/list.php?q=lion+king+jr, $18, $12 senior, $5 student under 18, cambridge Arts theatre, 47 Water St. S., info@actoutkw.com
Sales and bazaars FRIDAY, JUNE 8 cAMBridGe Summer Book Sale
Adult and children’s books, magazines, cds and dVds; new selections added throughout each day, June 8, 9, 11 and 12, for locations and hours, visit hideaexchange.org/programs/event/book-sale; 50 cents to $2, idea exchange libraries, 519-621-0460 ext. 187, jtupling@ideaexchange.org
Slide shows WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Kitchener Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
A canada 150 slide show with Alberta Piche, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, rockway centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-741-2507
Walks runs and rides SATURDAY, JUNE 9 WAterLOO Just Breathe Wellness Experience
register by thursday, June 7; 5K fun run, yoga and mindfulness session in the outdoors; together with the teMA conter Memorial trust to bring awareness and support to First responders in our community suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PtSd); at Lakeview Pavilion at Laurel creek conservation Area; www.justbreathe.events, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., adult $55, Laurel creek conservation Area, 625 Westmount rd. n., 226-791-4481, info@justbreathe.events
SUNDAY, JUNE 10 cAMBridGe Cambridge Tour de Grand
An annual recreational bicycle event/ride for all ages and skill levels, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; offers 10K, 15K, 25K, 40K, 50K, 60K, 72K, 100K, 160K routes, plus 50K and 76K gravel and trail rides; free event T-shirts to first 2,000 riders only; free lunch and snacks; register in person on June 9 from noon to 2 p.m. or on June 10 from 7 a.m.; www.cambridgetourdegrand.com, $40; family $75, duncan Mcintosh Arena, 200 christopher dr., 519-240-5325
WAterLOO Kitchener-Waterloo Brain Tumour Walk
Join the movement to end brain tumours; register and walk to raise funds to support your brain tumour community with funds going to life-changing research, support programs, information, advocacy, awareness and hope; www. braintumour.ca, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., encourage donations online, Jacob eby Farmhouse, Waterloo Park, 50 Young St. W., 1-800-265-5106 ext. 250, btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca
WeLLeSLeY Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides
residents and their four-legged best friends are preparing to walk together for the Pet Valu Walk for dog Guides to provide life-changing dog guides to canadians with disabilities; walk routes are accessible to all; walk begins at the pond (beside esso gas station); fundraising brochures available at the town Barker and Wellesley Veterinary clinic or contact us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/165452714125484; 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Wellesley Pond, 1220 Queensbush rd., 519-656-9374, marikonishikawa@hotmail.com