5 -Day List
Arts events Saturday, August 11 Cambridge Ribfest 2018
a rotary fundraising initiative offering three days of food (vegan and vegetarian options, too), fun and family entertainment (to aug. 12): Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; rain or shine; free parking and admission; no pets (other than service animals); for more information and schedule of events, visit cambridgeribfest.com, riverside Park, 49 King St. W., Cambridge, info@cambridgeribfest.com
Sunday, August 12 Filmnachmittag
Featuring “Eine Mutter fuer anna”; coffee and cake available, 2 p.m. free, Schwaben Club, 1668 King St. E., Kitchener, www.kitchenerschwabenclub.com, 519-742-7979, schwaben@kitchenerschwabenclub.com
Monday, August 13 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
Tuesday, August 14 Movie in the Park For the Dogs
Presented by Complete K9 Inc.; film: “Homeward Bound: the Incredible Journey”; we’ve partnered with Fresh air Films for an awesome night of fun for the whole family, canines included; vendors, food, face paint, photo booth, dog events, and more, 6 to 10 p.m., $5 donation; child free, Waterloo Park, Centennial Bandshell, 100 Westmount Rd. n., Waterloo, heidi@completek9inc.com
Reading Central Book Club
Join us for a great discussion of “the rules of Magic” by alice Hoffman; new members welcome; register at kplca.evanced. info/signup/eventdetails?eventid =23781&backto=calendar& amp;startdate=2018/08/01, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Wednesday, August 15 Bike Nights by the River
all models of bikes welcome; barbecue, 50/50 draw, free prizes; Wednesdays to aug. 29; proceeds support the Hespeler and Cambridge optimist Clubs, 6 to 8 p.m., refreshments available for purchase, Keleher’s Western Wear, 154 King St. E., Cambridge, 519-841-5511, carl.nickason@gmail.com
Grand Reads Book Club
Join us for a great discussion of “Lives of the Saints” by nino ricci; new members welcome; register at kplca.evanced.info/ signup/eventdetails?eventid=2 7101&backto=calendar&a mp;startdate=2018/08/01, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, grand river Stanley Park Branch, 175 Indian Rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Campfire
Bring a blanket or hoodie; gather around the campfire with friends and neighbours for a music, food, fire and more; also featuring UW’s S.a.I.L. (Student art Innovation Lab) and free s’mores by Mountain Equipment Co-op; aug. 15: Frog & Henry; Sept. 19: northland rail Service; www.waterloo.ca/en/living/campfire. asp, 8 to 9:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., Waterloo, 519-747-6125, josh.bean@waterloo.ca
Concerts Saturday, August 11 Music in the Lounge
With singer-songwriter Jesse Parent; 1 to 2 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@ kpl.org
Sunday, August 12 Waterloo Park Summer Concerts
Presented by the Waterloo Concert Band and the City of Waterloo; featuring the Waterloo Concert Band, 7 p.m. free, Waterloo Park, Centennial Bandshell, 100 Westmount rd. n., Waterloo, bookings@waterlooband.com
Sunday Night Concert Series
Join us Sunday evenings in august for traditional and old-time country and bluegrass music; bring a lawn chair; aug. 12: gerald davidson; aug. 19: u turn; aug. 26: rick Loucks & Southbound, 7 to 9 p.m., free, gore Park, 68 arthur St. S., Elmira, 519-616-2794, lancerusswurm@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY, August 15 Rockin’ it at Rockway
Join us Wednesday nights in august, where music happens, rain or shine; food and alcoholic beverages available for sale; bring a lawn chair; aug. 15: Leisa Way; aug. 22: Matt Weidinger; aug. 29: Peter Judd, 6 to 8 p.m., $5 donation gratefully appreciated, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Events Saturday, August 11 Walk the Talk: Gallery Tour
take a tour of our current exhibitions with an artist educator — a great way to learn more about the artwork, ask questions, share your insights, and meet other art lovers; kwag.ca/upcomingprograms-events?event_type=7, 1 to 2 p.m., free, KitchenerWaterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener, 519-579-5860 ext. 0, mail@kwag.on.ca
Artist-at-Work: Lego Sculpture
Stop to watch artist, grace Hilbig, work on one of her Lego sculptures; no registration required; www.kpl.org, 1 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Forest Heights, 251 Fischer Hallman rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Sunday, August 12 Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party
Working with the university of Waterloo astronomy department, we will hold a star party to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower; there will be a lecture followed by a star party; kwrasc. ca, 8 to 11 p.m., free, university of Waterloo, Columbia Icefields Sports Field, 250 Columbia St. W., Waterloo, 226-808-2584, jgoetz80@hotmail.com
Tuesday, August 14 Pizza Train
Come on out and enjoy a slice of delicious pizza and a leisurely train ride; one slice of pizza and one bottle of water are complimentary with the purchase of your ticket; tuesdays to aug. 28; waterloocentralrailway.com, 12:10 to 2:10 p.m., $14.99$19.99, Waterloo Central railway, 878 Weber St. n.,
St. Jacobs, tickets@waterloocentralrailway.com
Wednesday, August 15 My Story: The Barefoot Medium
Emma Smallbone tells the story of her evolution as a medium and an empath; ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/my-story-barefoot-medium, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
Fitness and sports Wednesday, August 15 Hunger Games Foam Archery Tag at Splatzone Paintball
register by tuesday, aug.
14: Join Idea Exchange and Splatzone Paintball for the best of archery and dodge ball in an adrenaline-filled event; bring your friends and register soon for an exhilarating, high energy adventure; bit.ly/2LfryCX, 5 to 8 p.m., free, Splatzone Indoor/ outdoor Paintball, 261 Hespeler rd., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
Nature Yoga in Waterloo Park
Enjoy the summer night air as you are guided through a relaxing hour of yoga led by professional instructor annette Spangler; all ages and skill levels are welcome; bring your own yoga mat or towel; located at cricket pitch field, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, 50 young St. W., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 110, shall@wpl.ca
For seniors Monday, August 13 Polercise with Urban Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music outside, weather permitting; with certified instructor; equipment provided; Mondays, to aug. 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; thursdays, to aug. 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Tuesday, August 14 Progressive Bid Euchre
register by Monday, august 13: Enjoy a social afternoon of progressive bid euchre; light snacks, prizes, 1 to 3:30 p.m., free, ted Wake 50+ Centre, Johnson Centre, 31 Kribs St., Cambridge, www.cambridge.ca/en/parksrecreation-culture/resources/Summer-2018-50-newsletterWeb.pdf, 519-740-4681, hermanwinniegonsalves@rogers.com
Fundraisers Tuesday, August 14 Third Annual Charity BBQ
Supporting the Cambridge Food Bank; everyone is welcome; barbecue is free, but please bring a donation for the Backpacks for Bookworms program (backpacks, lunch bags, calculators, etc.); activities include face painting, games, prizes and a bouncy castle, 5 to 7:30 p.m., free, galt dental Care, 491 Main St. E., Cambridge, 519-622-5950, familydentist491@outlook.com
Looking Ahead Moe Norman Memorial Golf Tournament — Aug. 16
18 holes of golf and cart, gift, lunch, dinner, door prizes; features fun specialty holes; you and your team invited; in support of Waterloo regional Crime Stoppers; shotgun start: 1 p.m.; register online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com/golf or email golf@waterloocrimestoppers.com, $175, Foxwood golf and Country Club, 2777 Erb’s Rd., Baden, 519-650-8500 ext. 8987
Health Tuesday, August 14 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, August 11 STARLAB Star Show
take off your shoes, sit down and get ready to be blasted off into space; our StarLab Star Show is a must-see during your visit; daily to Sept. 3, at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and also at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, regular admission rate applies, the Museum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener, 519-749-9387 ext. 235, katelynn.dietrich@themuseum.ca
Circuit Challenge
register by Friday, aug. 10: discover, play and learn with ozobots, Snap Circuits and Makey Makey; wire your own electronic greeting card with a battery and light bulb; register at ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/circuit-challenge, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
Monday, August 13 Winter Wonders!
Ho! Ho! Hold on to your flip flops ... chill out with us this summer for this festive holiday program; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/winter-wonders-1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
Tuesday, August 14 Tiki Dance Party
the sky is clear, the sun is bright, the breeze is gentle and the surf is just right. Come dressed for the beach and enjoy the sun as we party, dance, and compete for fun; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/tiki-dance-party-1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., Cambridge, events@ ideaexchange.org
Wednesday, August 15 Story Time
Visit us in the atrium on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or noon for story time, regular admission rate applies, the Museum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener, 519-749-9387 ext. 235, katelynn.dietrich@themuseum.ca
Camp Pokemon
do you want to be a Pokemon Master? Come down to the training groups to sharpen your skills; ideaexchange.org/programs/event/camp-pokemon-1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
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 Saturday, August 11 Motorcycle Ride for Saint Luke’s Place
In support of Saint Luke’s Place Long-term Care redevelopment Project; includes lunch, prizes and music; registration: noon, kickstands up: 1 p.m.; ends at tommy’s Chip truck, 1750 King St. E., Cambridge, at approximately 3 p.m.; rain date: aug. 12, 12 to 6 p.m., riders $25; passengers $15, Saint Luke’s Place, 1624 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, saintlukesplace.ca/, 519-658-5183 ext. 291, foundation@saintlukesplace.ca
Sunday, August 12 Annual Hat Walk at Cambridge Ribfest for the Child Witness Centre
Wear your finest, funniest or funkiest hat; join the walk at Cambridge ribfest in support of the Child Witness Centre; childwitness.com/2018-hat-walkin-support-of-the-child-witnesscentre/, 4 to 5:30 p.m., register and donate online; free admission and parking, riverside Park, 49 King St. W., Cambridge, 519-744-0904 ext. 218, sally. sarachman@childwitness.com
LOOKING AHEAD Freedom Ride to End Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — Aug. 18
a beautiful motorcycle ride from Bingemans or the New Lowell Legion to Forks of the Credit; money raised helps fund programs, equipment and research to make life easier for people living with MS; for every $50 you raise you receive a draw ticket for a $1,000 prize; www.freedomridetoendms.ca, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., minimum pledge: $50, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre dr., Kitchener, 519-501-5774, kim.kay@mssociety.ca
Workshops Saturday, August 11 Prose in the Park: Words in the Wind — Kite Making
the City of Waterloo’s artistsin-residence will take visitors through the experience of making their own kite while adding a single letter/word to later create words in the sky; workshops on aug. 11, Sept. 15 and 16; www. waterloo.ca/en/living/artistinresidenceprogram.asp, 12 to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, Centennial Bandshell, 100 Westmount Rd. n., Waterloo, 519-747-8769, visitorinfo@waterloo.ca
LOOKING Ahead The Art of Business Plus Making — Aug. 16
For persons new to social media or a total whiz; Brianna Theurer from the Waterloo region Small Business Centre walks you through simple strategies and exercises to grasp what small businesses need to do on social media to be successful; www. ideaexchange.org, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, events@ideaexchange.org
City of Kitchener ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE — Aug. 19
Join 2018 artist-in-residence Sumaira tazeen in welcoming newcomers to our region at the family-friendly Kidspark festival; learn how to draw in the South asian miniature style or write a story about your experience with meeting a newcomer, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Victoria Park, 80 Schneider ave., Kitchener, www. kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/kidspark.aspx, 519-741-2200 ext. 7912, karoline.varin@kitchener.ca
Colour Our Community: A Community Art Project — Aug. 21
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