5 -Day List
Arts events Saturday, September 8 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, and craft beverages, see website for music and cycling schedules, $20, Fertile Ground Farm, 1560 CarmelKoch rd., St. agatha, www. holdthelinewr.org, connect@ holdthelinewr.org
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., Kitchener, www.kwknittersguild.ca/ fair/, knittersfair@kwknittersguild.ca
Cambridge Fall Fair 2018
Lots 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 on Sunday, $13, $5 child three to 10, free for child two and under, dickson park Centre, 30 parkhill rd. W., Cambridge, www.thefallfair.com, 519-267-2267
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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., breslau, www.polskidom2000.com/events/, 519-505-0987, bolekcz@rogers.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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, SEPTEMBER 11 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., Wellesley, www.wellesleynehfallfair.ca/, 519-504-6761, wellesleyfallfair@execulink.com
Classics MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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., Kitchener, www.schneidermalechorus.ca/, 519-886-7566, jacknanson@gmail.com
Concerts SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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., Waterloo, groupnine9@gmail.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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., Kitchener, 519-745-3351
Events Saturday, September 8 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., Kitchener, www.grandriverbridgeclub.com, 519-578-4434, clubmanager@grandriverbridgeclub.com
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., Cambridge, www.maranathacrc.com, office@maranathacrc.com
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., Kitchener, www.fountainofhopemhc.com, 519-745-1362
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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., elmira, 519-895-2038, dawnmarie_ shuh@yahoo.ca
Fitness and sports SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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., Kitchener, adamkossowski@yahoo.ca
For seniors MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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., 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Wilmot Centre Seniors Luncheon
Hot lunch followed by the ropp brothers of tavistock, gospel/ bluegrass group; all are welcome, 12 to 2:30 p.m., free-will offering, Wilmot Centre missionary Church, 2463 bleams rd., petersburg, www.wcmc.ca/, 519-634-8687, amkoebel@gmail.com
Hearing Awareness Seminar
registration required; professionals talk about the signs of hearing loss and general awareness; learn what you can do to protect and enhance it, 1 to 2 p.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/ en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Seniors’ Movie Event
movie: “Letters to Juliet”; no registration required; in the theatre, 2 to 4:30 p.m., free, Kitchener public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Fundraisers Saturday, September 8 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., Cambridge, 519-249-0074 ext. 3184, lauren.dasilva@ontario.cancer.ca
Branch 121 Meat Draw
Weekly meat draw: Saturdays, to oct. 13; ww.galtlegion.ca, 5 p.m. free, royal Canadian Legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
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., New Hamburg, www.scrananddram.ca/events-live-music.html, 226-747-0610, info@scrananddram.ca
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 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., Kitchener, 519-745-5615 ext. 254, cristina. lopes@awasco.ca
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., Waterloo, groupnine9@gmail.com
LOOKING AHEAD 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., Cambridge, 519-576-6610 ext. 1, bbreckles@jawaterlooregion.org
Saturday, September 15 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., free, Cambridge Centre mall, 355 Hespeler rd., Cambridge, cambridgefirefighters.com/, 519-616-9506, aguilar.m.henry@gmail.com
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., Kitchener, 519-741-7480, barrymcfadyen15@gmail.com
Flapjack Fundraiser for Adopta-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 to 10 a.m., $12, applebee’s — Cambridge, 355 Hespeler rd., Cambridge, bit.ly/flapjack-fundraiser-tickets, silva_julianna@hotmail.com
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., Conestogo, 519-885-6322, kim@strassburger.net
Gardening Saturday, September 8 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., Waterloo, 519-741-0342, honglee353@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Wilmot Horticultural Society Event
Junior gardeners’ awards; speaker deb Lehman on nature photography; gardens were judged and the Junior Gardeners’ program is recognized; deb Lehman uses her talents to support wildlife at Laurel Creek Headwaters, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger rd., baden, wilmothortsociety@gmail.com
Health TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 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, anitann88@gmail.com
Kids stuff Saturday, September 8 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 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., St. Louis adult Learning and Continuing education Centre, 80 young St., Kitchener, stlouis. wcdsb.ca/programsandcourses/ il/elementary/, 519-888-0788, deleana.robles@wcdsb.ca
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 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
Open houses and reunions Saturday, September 8 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., Wellesley, donwagner1@hotmail.com
Walks runs and rides Saturday, September 8 Tri-City Ride for Autism
motorcycle ride in support of Kidsability; proceeds provide children with life-changing 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., Cambridge, 226-218-5796, tricityrideforautism@outlook.com
Huntington Society of Canada — Grand River Chapter Founders Walk to Cure Huntington’s Disease
registration required; familyfriendly 5K fundraiser; register online atwww.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., Cambridge, 519-616-1680, hdgrandriver@gmail.com
2018 Waterloo Region Walk-It for Parkinson’s
Who will you walk-it for? Walk-It for parkinson’s provides the much needed funds for support services, education, advocacy and research. Walk and show your support for that special someone in your life who has been touched by parkinson’s, 10 a.m. resurrection Catholic Secondary School, 455 university ave. W., Kitchener, www.walk-it.ca, 1-888-851-7376, jessica.halls@parkinsonsociety.ca
Workshops MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Write Now Writing Group
Write stories to share with others; to improve their writing craft, the group will offer suggestions for alternative approaches for consideration; every other monday except oct. 8 and 22; Kitchener Group Card required, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., annual rate: 55-plus, $15.31; ages 18 to 54, $18.66, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/ en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Learn to 3D Print
registration required; learn how to use their 3d printer and make an object to keep; no experience required; for ages 10 and up, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener public Library, pioneer park branch, 150 pioneer dr., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org