5 -Day List

Arts events Saturday, June 9 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., elmira, info@robininthehood.com

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., Kitchener, stspeterandpaulgoc.ca/ kw-greek-fest, 519-579-4703, saintspeterandpaulchurch@rogers.com

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., Cambridge, 226-341-4425, admin@ underground.kools.org

Sunday, June 10 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, St. Jacobs, 519-495-8081, anneandlarry@ sympatico.ca

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-by-chocolate-tickets-46048303716, 2 to 4 p.m., $25, Victoria Park pavilion, 80 Schneider ave., Kitchener, 519-291-1656, jane@jstoltz.com

MOnday, June 11 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., Kitchener, 905-484-3517, showandshineclassics@gmail.com

Pipe ’n’ Ascot Spoken Word Night

Join us the second Monday of every month for open mike night for writers of short-stories, comedy, and sections of long-form writing; for more information and to register, email pipenascot@ gmail.com, 7 to 9:30 p.m., free, Scran and dram Scottish Public House, 338 Waterloo St., new Hamburg, www.scrananddram. ca/, 519-569-0585

Concerts WedneSday, June 13 Wednesday Noon Concert

Featuring Luke Welch (piano); bring your lunch or buy a lowcost 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, June 9 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, Kitchener

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, Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

Sunday, June 10 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., Waterloo, 519-886-4790, 530events@bell. net

WedneSday, June 13 Change Management and Sustainability

register by tuesday, June 12: Hosted by Sustainable Waterloo region; learn about change management practices, tools and how they can be applied in different settings; event helps identify change management strategies and opportunities in your organization; www. sustainablewaterlooregion.ca/ events, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $35 plus $4.55 GSt/HSt, the Walper Hotel, 20 Queen St. S., Kitchener, eventsstaff@sustainablewaterlooregion.ca

Nukes and the Nobel: A Conversation with Setsuko Thurlow

register by tuesday, June 12: a conversation with 2017 nobel Peace Prize recipient and worldrenowned nuclear ban advocate, Setsuko thurlow who receives her Honorary doctor of Laws degree (LLd) from the university earlier in the day; open to the public; uwaterloo.ca/centrepeace-advancement/events, 6:45 to 9 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel university College, Great Hall, 140 Westmount rd., Waterloo, cgccpa@uwaterloo.ca

Fitness and sports Sunday, June 10 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., Kitchener, adamkossowski@yahoo.ca

For seniors Saturday, June 9 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-huntlunch/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., Cambridge, 519-740-4681 ext. 4464

MOnday, June 11 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

tueSday, June 12 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/ ice-cream-jam/3530; in activities Lounge, 2 to 4 p.m., $4, W. G. Johnson Centre, ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., Cambridge, 519-740-4681 ext. 4464, lichtic@cambridge.ca

WedneSday, June 13 Wilmot Centre Seniors’ Luncheon

Indoor picnic lunch followed by Wynne ross sharing pictures and story of recent trip to nicaragua; wcmc.ca, 12 to 2 p.m., free-will offering to cover expenses, Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, 2463 Bleams rd., Petersburg, 519-634-8687

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 Saturday, June 9 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, fourlegged, bushy-tailed included; admission: family $40; 13-plus $15; child $10; under two, free; for tickets visit pdrhowler.ca/ about/ticketsschedule or buy at entrance on event day, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., walker: collect pledges, Waterloo regional Police association recreation Centre, 1128 rife rd., ayr, pdrfundraising@gmail.com

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., Kitchener, 519-742-7979, schwaben@kitchenerschwabenclub.com

Waterloo Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy

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., Waterloo, 437-770-3093, evan. connor@muscle.ca

LOOKInG aHead Krown’s Wash for A Wish Charity Car Wash — June 16

a Canada-wide fundraiser supports Children’s Wish Foundation; all payments for washes and donations raised at the event will help support the granting of more wishes; www.krown. com/en/washforawish, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., donations, Krown Kitchener, 228 Shoemaker St., Kitchener, 1-416-425-9143, courteney.bone@energipr.com

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony 20th Annual House and Garden Tour of Note — June 16

a self-directed tour of six exceptional homes and gardens in Kitchener, Waterloo and Conestogo; appreciate the artistry of K-W Symphony and youth Orchestra musicians; bid on a sealed-bid auction; complimentary refreshments; buy tickets online at kwsymphony.ca/housegarden-tour or call 519-745-4711 for more information, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $30

Take a Ride for MacKids — June 16

register by Friday, June 15; attractions and heavy equipment for the family to enjoy; from a magic show and helicopter ride to experiencing planes, bulldozers and excavators; all proceeds to help build and equip a new state-of-the-art nephrology clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital; www.takearide.ca, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, reid’s Heritage Homes, 6783 Wellington road 34, Cambridge, 416-629-7833, sdehaas@ryandesign.com

Hummingbird Centre for Hope Golf Fundraiser — June 16

Best ball format with four-person teams; if you don’t have a team, will place you with a team; golf, greens fees, cart and dinner; silent auction and raffles; funds raised help to build a community of hope for widowed parents; register, donate or sponsor; registration opens at 11 a.m.; first tee at noon; hummingbirdcentreforhope.com/events/ golf-fundraiser, $130, Conestoga Golf & Conference Centre, 400 Golf Course rd., Conestogo, 519-500-8535

Christ the King Concert Series: Penny and Pound — June 16

Five performers from the not-for profit Penny and Pound youth theatre perform a selection of show tunes, new and old, 2 to 4 p.m., pay what you can: $20 suggested, Christ the King united Church, 167 thaler ave., Kitchener, pianomangibb@gmail.com

Health tueSday, June 12 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., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

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

Kids stuff Saturday, June 9 “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, 1 p.m., $18, $12 senior, $5 student under 18, Cambridge arts theatre,

47 Water St. S., Cambridge, info@actoutkw.com

Sales and bazaars Saturday, June 9 Summer Book Sale

adult and children’s books, magazines, Cds and dVds; new selections added throughout each day, June 9, 11 and 12; for locations and hours, visit ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/book-sale, 50 cents to $2, Idea exchange, libraries, Cambridge, 519-621-0460 ext. 187, jtupling@ideaexchange.org

Walks runs and rides Saturday, June 9 Just Breathe Wellness Experience

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., Waterloo, 226-791-4481, info@justbreathe.events

Sunday, June 10 Kitchener-Waterloo Brain Tumour Walk

People affected by brain tumour should never walk alone; 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., Waterloo, 1-800-265-5106 ext. 250, btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca

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. each walk is organized by a member of the community. By participating in the walk, you can help 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; walkfordogguides.com/locations/walk.cfm?Id=1652, 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Wellesley Pond, 1220 Queensbush rd., Wellesley, 519-656-9374, marikonishikawa@hotmail.com

Workshops tuesday, June 12 Colour Our Community: A Community Art Project

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

Looking ahead Lunchtime Lounge with Nikki Shawana — June 14

registration required; nikki Shawana discusses Indigenous uses of traditional medicines and guides you through making your very own leather Medicine Pouch; homerwatson.on.ca, 12 to 1 p.m., $10; member free, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 Old Mill rd., Kitchener, 519-748-4377, research@ homerwatson.on.ca

Learn to 3D Print Jewelry — June 14

registration required; Learn to use the 3d printer and make a pendant; for all ages and skill levels; www.kpl.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Country Hills Branch, 1500 Block Line rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org

2018 Edna Staebler Writer in Residence Where to Begin Workshop — June 14

registration required; Consider ways of getting into a story and what makes a good beginning; common problems of running out of steam, floundering for a sense of direction and lack of confidence in what we’ve written; talk about strategies to get beyond these obstacles; www.kpl.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org