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Arts events
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
CAMBRIDGE Cambridge Fall Fair 2018
Four days of family fun (to Sept. 9); food, rides, arts and crafts, vendors; Saturday night: gowan, with special guests moxy & The aC/dC Show (free with admission); for schedule of events and tickets, see website; free admission Thursday and Sunday, $13, $5 child 3 to 10, free for child two and under, dickson Park Centre, 30 Parkhill rd. W., www.thefallfair.com/, 519-267-2267
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
ST. AGATHA Hold the Line Cycling and Folk Music Festival
Celebrating Waterloo region’s Countryside Line at Fertile ground Farm just west of Waterloo; join us for cycling, music, local food, craft beverages, and camping (to Sept. 8); see website for music and cycling schedules, $20, Fertile ground Farm, 1560 Carmel-Koch rd., www.holdthelinewr.org, connect@ holdthelinewr.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
KITCHENER Waterloo Knitters’ Fair 2018
Join other fibre artists for a chance to connect, have fun, and do some shopping; door prizes, knitters’ spa, fashion show, and guest speaker; this year we welcome knitwear designer and teacher Laura Nelkin; see our website for schedule and vendors, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $7, free for children under 12, Kitchener memorial auditorium Complex, 400 East ave., www.kwknittersguild.ca/fair/, knittersfair@kwknittersguild.ca
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
BRESLAU
Polish Harvest & Food Festival — Dozynki (Dohjinky) harvest time celebration with famous Polish food and drinks, life performances, dance; entry fee includes one sample food ticket, 12 to 8 p.m., $5, kids under 14 free, Polski dom 2000 — Polish home 2000, 2711 Shantz Station rd., www.polskidom2000.com/events/ 519-505-0987, bolekcz@rogers.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
WELLESLEY Wellesley Township Fall Fair 2018
Livestock shows and agricultural exhibits, horse and pet show, parade, midway, tug-of-war, fireworks on Wednesday evening; to Sept. 12; see website for schedule of events, $6 (free Wednesday evening), Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 maple Leaf St., www.wellesleynehfallfair.ca/, 519-504-6761, wellesleyfallfair@execulink.com
Blood donor clinics
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
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., K-W blood donor Clinic, 94 bridgeport rd. E., blood.ca, emma.willms@blood.ca
Classics
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
KITCHENER Schneider Male Chorus New Members Month
Join us for a rehearsal on a monday evening: Sept. 10, 17, 24; men of all ages and voicing are welcome, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., free, Calvary memorial united Church, 91 gruhn St., www.schneidermalechorus.ca/, 519-886-7566, jacknanson@gmail.com
Concerts
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
WATERLOO
Fundraiser for Human Rights hosted by amnesty international Kitchener Waterloo Chapter, group 9; live music by Juneyt and Jack Cole; silent auction; snacks; email for tickets: groupnine9@gmail.com, 6 to 8 p.m., $20 (cash only for tickets and auction items), Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. E., groupnine9@gmail.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
KITCHENER
Carol Weicker in Concert Come join us to hear recording artist Carol Weicker; call to register, 1:30 p.m. free, Salvation army Kitchener Community Church, 75 Tillsley dr., 519-745-3351
Donations KITCHENER
Union Gas Supports Conservation and Energy Awareness Programs with a $2,500 Grant to TheMuseum union gas recently donated a $2,500 grant to support the Kids inspiring Change Program, a hands-on activities provide grade 1 students with the opportunity to learn about solar power, energy conservation and importance of the sun
From Eid ul Fitr to Eid ul Adha, Hunger-Fighting Campaign Raises over $17,000 for Food Bank
The coalition of muslim Women KW and give 30 KW team surpassed their goal of $15,000 this past ramadan, as well as collecting 2,500 pounds of food for The Food bank of Waterloo region, www.give30.ca/
Events
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
WATERLOO Crime Scene Confidential
Constable Sharon Lloyd from WrPS will discuss forensics and investigative work as well as share stories from her own policing experiences; register online, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 157, shall@wpl.ca
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
KITCHENER
Free Community Picnic music, fun, friendship, prizes, burgers, hotdogs, salads; by The Fountain of hope healing Centre, The overcomer’s men’s group from World outreach ministries and Waterloo river of Life Church, 4 to 6 p.m., free, Kitchener market, 300 King St. E., www.fountainofhopemhc.com, 519-745-1362
CAMBRIDGE
Free Community Barbecue Free food, games, bouncy castles, prizes, music and more; watch local artists, Paint with Purpose, create a beautiful mural; all welcome; rain or shine, 4 to 7 p.m., free, maranatha Christian reformed Church, 94 Elgin St. S., www.maranathacrc.com, office@maranathacrc.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
ELMIRA
Community and Family Barbecue Fun Day hosted by The royal Canadian Legion, optimist Club, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club and Woolwich Lions, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, royal Canadian Legion, br. 469, 11 First St. E., 519-895-2038, dawnmarie_shuh@yahoo.ca
Fitness and sports
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
KITCHENER
Kitchener International Dance Group Learn easy-to-follow line dances and traditional circle dances from around the world, Latin line dancing, israeli dancing, no experience or partners required; Sundays, Sept. 9 and 23, oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 11 and 25, and dec. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., $10 drop-in, your first evening is free, Church of the good Shepherd, 116 Queen St. N., adamkossowski@yahoo.ca
For seniors
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
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; mondays, to dec. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, to dec. 20, 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, SEPTEMBER 5
KITCHENER Film Screening
“The Blues Brothers”: a tribute to aretha Franklin; all proceeds to hope Spring KW, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $5 minimum donation, apollo Cinema, 141 ontario St. N., www.facebook.com/ events/537965253288286/, 519-954-5634, info@apollocinema.ca
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
BADEN Interfaith Counselling Centre (ICC) Rotary Trip-A-Month Lottery Draw
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
CAMBRIDGE Cops for Cancer
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
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
NEW hamburg Wilmot Karaoke Idol 2018
This friendly singing competition has contestants compete for the top prize of $1,000: $500 cash for the winner and $500 for the local wilmot charity of their choice, plus additional prizes every night; see website for more details, 9 p.m. free, Scran and dram Scottish Public house, 338 Waterloo St., www.scrananddram.ca/events--live-music.html, 226-747-0610, info@scrananddram.ca
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
KITCHENER
Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) Surf Dogs 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
hosted by amnesty international Kitchener Waterloo Chapter, group 9; live music by Juneyt and Jack Cole; silent auction; snacks; email for tickets: groupnine9@gmail.com, 6 to 8 p.m., $20 (cash only for tickets and auction items), Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, 9 Princess St. E., groupnine9@gmail.com
LOOKING AHEAD CAMBRIDGE
Junior Achievement of Waterloo Region Golf Tournament — Sept. 13 Four-person scramble; green fees and cart, lunch and dinner, auction, golfer gift; registration: 11 a.m.; lunch: 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 1 p.m.; dinner and auction: 6:30 p.m.; golf tournament and dinner presented by Libro Credit union; jacanada.org/jawrgolf, $200; foursome $800; corporate foursome $900, galt Country Club, 750 Coronation blvd., 519-576-6610 ext. 1, bbreckles@jawaterlooregion.org
Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive — Sept. 15 Hosted by the Cambridge firefighters; firefighters, family and friends at the roadway entrances to the Cambridge Centre mall asking people driving or walking to donate, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cambridge Centre mall, 355 hespeler Rd., cambridgefirefighters.com/, 519-616-9506, aguilar.m.henry@gmail.com
Flapjack Fundraiser for Adopt-a-Pet Pet Rescue — Sept. 16 register by Wednesday, Sept. 12: Fundraising breakfast for a local cat and dog rescue caring for 130-plus animals; includes three pancakes, three strips of bacon (optional), and a refillable drink; silent auction, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., $12, applebee’s — Cambridge, 355 hespeler Rd., bit.ly/flapjack-fundraiser-tickets, silva_julianna@hotmail.com
KITCHENER James Dale Greer (JDG) Memorial Open Golf Tournament — Sept. 15
To remember a former Kitchener resident who tragically lost his life Christmas 2015, and to raise money for a charity close to his heart, big brothers big Sisters of Waterloo region; www.jdgopen.com 12 to 8 p.m., $125, rockway golf Course, 625 rockway dr., 519-741-7480, barrymcfadyen15@gmail.com
CONESTOGO
8th Annual Dennis Strassburger Charity Golf Tournament — Sept. 17 golf, lunch, dinner, prizes, silent auction, networking opportunities; supports the Children’s mental health Centre at the Lutherwood Foundation; www.strassburger.net/golf-tournament-8th-annual/, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., $150, Conestoga golf & Conference Centre, 400 golf Course rd., 519-885-6322, kim@strassburger.net
Gardening
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
CAMBRIDGE Preston Horticulture Society
alayne Kleser speaking on raising chickens in the city, 7 to 8 p.m., free, allan reuter Centre, 507 King St. E., 5196534251, vivienwoodward@rogers.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
WATERLOO
K-W Bonsai Society Show a show of members’ bonsai plants; to promote the ancient art form of bonsai, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, adult recreation Centre, 185 King St. S., 519-741-0342, honglee353@gmail.com
Health
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
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
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
KITCHENER Italian Language School
Children ages four to 14 in Waterloo region can learn italian on Saturdays beginning Sept. 15; meet the teacher on Sept. 8; register online, 9 to 11:30 a.m., free, St. Louis adult Learning and Continuing Education Centre, 80 young St., stlouis.wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/ il/elementary/, 519-888-0788, deleana.robles@wcdsb.ca
Open houses and reunions
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
KITCHENER St. Mary’s School of Nursing 50th Anniversary
The graduating class of St. mary’s School of Nursing celebrates their 50th anniversary; meet at hospital for tour, then dinner at The Walper at 5 p.m.; contact donna for details, 1:30 p.m., St. mary’s hospital, 911 Queen’s blvd., 519-884-9380
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
WELLESLEY
Berlett’s Corners School Reunion all pupils and teachers who ever attended berlett’s Corner School, and their spouses, are invited to this school reunion, 1 to 5 p.m., donations gratefully appreciated to offset rental cost, Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 maple Leaf St., 519-897-5270, donwagner1@hotmail.com
KITCHENER Learn Bridge in a Day
Come on your own, bring a friend or bring a group of four people to learn together; by end of the afternoon, you will have learned some of the basics of the game and will be able to start playing; non-profit group, 1 to 5 p.m., pre-register $30; or $35 at the door, grand river bridge Club, 55 Franklin St. S., www.grandriverbridgeclub.com, 519-578-4434, clubmanager@grandriverbridgeclub.com
Slide shows
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
KITCHENER Iceland: Fire and Water
Slide show with Shishir Lakhani, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507
Walks runs and rides
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
CAMBRIDGE
Tri-City Ride for Autism motorcycle ride in support of Kidsability; proceeds provide children with lifechanging therapy they need; registration, 9 a.m.; kick stands up, 10:30 a.m., rider $30; passenger $20; free with $100 in pledges, Kidsability, 887 Langs dr., 226-218-5796, tricityrideforautism@outlook.com Huntington Society of Canada — Grand River Chapter Founders Walk to Cure Huntington’s Disease 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
LOOKING AHEAD 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 without teddy bear, Waterloo Knights of Columbus hall, 145 dear born Pl., teddyride.myfreesites.net/, 519-884-2060
St. Mary’s Hike For Heart — Sept. 16
register by Wednesday, Sept. 12: an opportunity to gather with individuals, families and St. mary’s staff who understand the shared experience of heart disease; together acknowledge the measure of this resilience and celebrate the joy of recovery, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walker: collect pledges, Laurel Creek Conservation area, 625 Westmount rd. N., supportstmarys.ca/event/, 519-749-6797 ext. 6918, events@supportstmarys.ca
CAMBRIDGE
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., www.autismdogservices.ca, dianne@autismdogs.ca
NEW hamburg
Wilmot Terry Fox Run — Sept. 16 Pre-registration required; every dollar raised for the 2018 #WilmotTerryFoxrun is another step closer to ending cancer; www.wilmotterryfox.ca/join/ 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., collect donations,
New hamburg Complex and Fairgrounds, 251 Jacob St., 519-569-9551, wilmotterryfoxrun@gmail.com
For more events see Friday’s NightLife and Saturday’s Etcetera sections. For more complete listings go to http:// www.therecord.com/waterlooregionevents