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Things to see and do in the region
Arts events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 WatErLOO Author Event Presented by Words Worth books and CIGI; celebrated author, Chris Hedges (“america: the Farewell tour”), 7 to 9 p.m., free, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 67 Erb St. W. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 CaMbrIDGE Outdoor Movie Night Featuring “the Lion King” (1994); event runs rain or shine (inside if raining), so bring your deck chair, buy some popcorn and drinks at the event and have a fun family night out; movie starts at dusk and is subject to change, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., free, Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson St., www.cambridge.ca/en/parksrecreation-culture/Special-Events-andFestivals.aspx, 519-740-4681 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 WatErLOO Final Fridays On the last Friday of each month, everyone is invited to explore the exciting arts, culture and cuisine of the city’s core; www.waterloo.ca/en/living/finalfridays. asp, costs vary according to event, City of Waterloo, 100 regina St. S., 519-747-8769, sonya.poweska@ waterloo.ca SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 ayr Snyder’s Farm Fall Fun attractions include corn maze, petting zoo, pirate ship, haunted house, hay ride, and more; open weekends in Sept. and Oct., including statutory holidays; open weekdays in October; tickets: www.snydersfamilyfarm.com/fall-fun.html 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., $14.99 plus tax; free for ages two and under, Snyder’s Family Farm, 936685 blenheim rd., 519-632-7356, info@snydersfamilyfarm. com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 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, showandshineclassics@gmail.com
Blood donor clinics
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 WatErLOO Donate with “The Office” Join us in the month of September to donate blood with the cast of “the Office”; help a fellow Canadian by donating blood, then laugh your way through some iconic quotes and snap a few photos with cutouts of your favourite cast members, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., free, K-W blood Donor Clinic, 94 bridgeport rd. E., blood.ca, emma.willms@blood.ca
Concerts
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 KItCHENEr Rockin’ it at Rockway Join us for our final Wednesday night concert where music happens, rain or
CMYshine; featuring Peter Judd; food and alcoholic beverages available for sale; bring a lawn chair; 6 to 8 p.m., $5 donation gratefully appreciated, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 baDEN Summer at the Castle Concert Series bring your lawn chair and enjoy live music on the front lawn (weather permitting) for our final concert in the series: Al Crawford; www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/ events-and-exhibits.aspx, 7 to 8 p.m., admission by donation, Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s rd. W., 519-634-8444 Events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 WatErLOO Plum Talent Learn about this modern tool, complete own talent assessment at no cost to job seekers; learn why your traits make you an excellent candidate for your next or first career, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Conestoga College Career Centre, 285 Weber St. N., Unit 5, www.conestogac. on.ca/careercentre, 519-885-0300 ext. 5226, waterloocareercentre@conestogac.on.ca Prose in the Park: Word Walk Along the Trails City of Waterloo artists-in-residence take participants on a structured “word walk” that runs through the basics of writing reflective aphorisms; at Harvest tables; walks at 3 and 5 p.m., free, Waterloo Park, 199 Father David bauer Dr., www.waterloo.ca/en/living/artistinresidenceProgram.asp, 519-747-8769, sonya.poweska@waterloo.ca THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 KItCHENEr Community Coffee and The Sharing Place Giveaway Coffee and spend time browsing through the clothing and household items available for you to take as needed; free of charge; rear entrance from parking lot, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, Christ the King United Church, 167 thaler ave., ctking. ca, 519-748-0783, christtheking@ outlook.com 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 KItCHENEr Living with Loss — Kitchener Peer support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one; first and third tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., www.bfomidwest.org/programs/living-with-loss/ living-with-loss-kitchener/ support@bfomidwest.org CaMbrIDGE Living with Loss — Cambridge Peer support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one; offered the first and third tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession rd., www.bfomidwest.org/programs/livingwith-loss/living-with-loss-cambridge/ 519-603-0196, support@bfomidwest.org
For seniors
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 KItCHENEr Polercise with Urban Poles registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music outside, weather permitting; with certified instructor; equipment provided; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507
Fundraisers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 CaMbrIDGE Bike Nights by the River all models of bikes welcome; barbecue, 50/50 draw, free prizes; 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., 519-841-5511 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 CaMbrIDGE Branch 121 Meat Draw Weekly meat draw: Saturdays, to Oct. 13; www.galtlegion.ca, 5 p.m., free, royal Canadian Legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com LOOKING AHEAD baDEN Interfaith Counselling Centre (ICC) Rotary Trip-A-Month Lottery Draw — Sept. 6 First prize: trip for two; second prize: $200; third prize: $100; first Thursday of each month: draw held at 8 a.m.; www. iccrotarylottery.com, ticket: $100, Wilmot recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger rd., 519-662-3092, interfaith@golden.net CaMbrIDGE Cops for Cancer — Sept. 8 Police officers in Waterloo Region join together with the community to fight back against cancer; kids activities, silent auction, head shaves, barbecue, www.facebook.com/copsforcancerWaterlooregion, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all proceeds toward childhood cancer research, Waterloo region Children’s Safety Village, 200 Maple Grove rd., 519-249-0074 ext. 3184, lauren.dasilva@ontario.cancer.ca KItCHENEr Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) Surf Dogs — Sept. 9 Supports the KWHS; canine event: small dogs only, 25 lb. or less, noon to 1 p.m.; all dogs, 1 to 4 p.m.; more information at www.kwhumane.com, $10 per dog at gate, Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Dr., 519-745-5615 ext. 254, cristina.lopes@awasco.ca WatErLOO Fundraiser for Human Rights — Sept. 9 Hosted by amnesty International Kitchener Waterloo Chapter, Group 9; live music by Juneyt and Jack Cole; silent auction; snacks; email for tickets, 6 to 8 p.m., $20 (cash only for tickets and auction items), Kitchener-Waterloo Little theatre, 9 Princess St. E., groupnine9@ gmail.com CONEStOGO RTO/ERO Charity Golf Day — Sept. 11 register by Friday, aug. 31: retired teachers of Ontario/ErO Charity Golf Day supports local hospitals; featured charity: Grand river Hospital Foundation; golf with cart, dinner, silent auction, draw prizes; title sponsor: Johnson Inc., 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., golf and dinner, $125; dinner only, $35, Conestoga Golf & Conference Centre, 400 Golf Course rd., rtogolftournament-sept2018.weebly. com, 226-218-3935, robdale2476@ gmail.com
Health
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 KItCHENEr 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., www.recoverycanada.org/meetings.php, 519-722-1220, anitann88@gmail.com
Kids stuff
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 KItCHENEr Story Time Visit us in the atrium on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or noon for story time, regular admission rate applies, theMuseum, 10 King St. W., 519-749-9387 ext. 235, katelynn.dietrich@themuseum.ca 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, theMuseum, 10 King St. W., 519-749-9387 ext. 235, katelynn.dietrich@themuseum.ca WatErLOO Cine Babies a movie program for new parents, friends and family to attend with their infants in a baby-friendly 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., 519-884-5112, wendy@princesscinemas.com
Open houses and reunions
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 CaMbrIDGE Old Post Office Tours We invite you to join us for a guided tour of our newest location; come experience the Creative Studios, Discovery Centre and Makerspace; tours start at 2 and 4 p.m., tour length is 45 minutes; register at ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/old-post-office-tours, free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., events@ideaexchange.org
Walks runs and rides
LOOKING AHEAD CaMbrIDGE Huntington Society of Canada — Grand River Chapter Founders Walk to Cure Huntington’s Disease — Sept. 8 registration required; family-friendly 5K fundraiser; register online at www. huntingtonsociety.ca or in person, raise pledges; prizes and pizza; in Kin Picnic area, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, riverside Park, 49 King St. W., 519-616-1680, hdgrandriver@gmail.com A Parade of Pets and People for Autism Dog Services — Sept. 15 Fundraising walk: family-friendly, children’s activities, doggie pageant, demonstration of Working Service Dogs, distance walk of your choice, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., walker: collect pledges, Soper Park, 120 Shade St., http:// www.autismdogservices.ca, dianne@ autismdogs.ca
KItCHENEr
Walk-It for Parkinson’s — Sept. 8 register by Friday, aug. 31: Walk, run or roll in support of people living with Parkinson’s Disease, and their families; register online as a walker, fundraise and come for annual walk, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., collect pledges, resurrection Catholic Secondary School, 455 University ave. W., events. parkinsonsociety.ca/site/tr/Walk/ teamraiserWorkshop?pg=entry&fr_ id=1232, 519-652-9437 ext. 57, jessica. halls@parkinsonsociety.ca WatErLOO Teddy Bear Motorcycle Poker Run — Sept. 15 registration required; 190K journey through Waterloo region; supports Waterloo Knights of Columbus “New toys for Needy Kids” toy Drive, Waterloo County Shrine Club “Shriners’ Hospitals for Children, and the first CAV “National Service Dogs”, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15 plus teddy bear; $30 plus no teddy bear, Waterloo Knights of Columbus Hall, 145 Dearborn Pl., https://teddyride.myfreesites.net/, 519-884-2060
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