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Arts events FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Waterloo MAST: Mary Allen Studio Tour 2018
29th annual; continuing the tradition of celebrating art in Waterloo; 40 artists open their doors for self-guided tours: Sept. 28, 7 to 9 p.m.; Sept. 29: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 30: noon to 4 p.m.; visit website to download map, free, MaSt Studio tour, 71 Claremont ave., maryallentour.com, mast.maryallenstudiotour@ gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 WelleSley Wellesley Apple Butter & Cheese Festival
Pancake breakfast, marketplace, cider mill and farm tours, smorgasbord dinner, horseshoe tournament, food, entertainment, kids activities, and more; see www.wellesleyabcfestival.ca/ for schedule, free, Village of Wellesley, Nafziger rd., info@wellesleyabcfestival.ca
Waterloo LUMEN
Where light, art and tech meet; showcasing new media, media art and projection-based installations; in uptown Waterloo; for schedule and venues, visit www.waterloo.ca/en/living/lumen.asp, 6 to 11 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., 519-747-8769, sonya.poweska@waterloo.ca
Blood donor clinics WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 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
Concerts SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 CaMBriDge Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Best of the big bands featuring Big Band theory, 7:30 to 9 p.m., pay what you can, Knox’s galt Presbyterian Church, 2 grand ave. S., www.cambridgeorchestra.ca/
Election forums WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 WelleSley Meet the Candidates, Wellesley Township
For the Municipal election, 6 to 9 p.m., free, Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple leaf St., 519-573-7080, tbslaw. ca@gmail.com
KitCheNer Municipal Election 2018 All-Candidate Meeting
Candidates running for Kitchener’s regional Councillors; hosted by the Working Centre; focus on candidates answering questions from the audience; open to all, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Queen Street Commons Café, 43 Queen St. S., 519-747-5139, janes@theworkingcentre.org
All-Candidate Debate for Ward 9 Councillor
All five candidates attending and will answer prepared questions and questions from the floor, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Victoria Park pavilion, 80 Schneider ave., cpna@ execulink.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 KitCheNer Every Voice Counts: Meet the Candidates Kitchener
Candidates participate in roundtable discussions: a chance for people to tell the candidates directly what issues matter to them; entrance from Church Street,
12 to 2 p.m., free, St. Matthew’s lutheran Church, 54 Benton St., aleksandra@ waterlooregion.org
Events WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 CaMBriDge Callout: The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women
Program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training; grant of $1,500 minimum; application deadline: Nov. 15; contact Kelly for eligibility rules and application information, Soroptimist international of Cambridge, 1145 Concession rd. (langs Community health and Wellness Centre), 226-929-6209, kthomas. acadia@gmail.com
elMira Grow with Woolwich
With newest grants partner, KitchenerWaterloo Community Foundation, $10,000 grant for events over next two years; events held in partnership with community groups and recreation associations for community wellbeing; www.woolwich.ca, Woolwich township Administration Office, 24 Church St. W., 519-669-1647 ext. 8002
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 BaDeN Wilmot Summer Market
a small weekly market, May to october, 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
KitCheNer Teacher Preview Night
register by Wednesday, Sept. 26: enjoy free access to theMuseum and preview our newest exhibition, “Brain: the World Inside Your Head”; explore our education programs and network with colleagues at this evening, designed just for you,
5 to 7:30 p.m., free, theMuseum,
10 King St. W., themuseum.ca/events/ teacher-preview-night/, 519-749-9387 ext. 221, info@themuseum.ca
Journey to Freedom
Presented by Timea’s Cause Inc.; benefit concert with international award-winning speaker and survivor of sex trafficking, timea Nagy; music by singer amanda Kind; tickets: www.timeascause.com/ waterlooevent, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $50, proceeds to local victim care initiatives, the registry theatre, 122 Frederick St., 519-801 8040, abbi@timeascause.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Waterloo Stream Cleanup: A Section of Laurel Creek, Waterloo Park
to remove an average of 350 kg of litter and large, bulky items; chest waders provided, or bring rubber boots; meet at parking lot off Father David Bauer Drive across from the recreation Complex, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., laurel Creek Centre Working group, 265 lexington Crt., www.waterloo.ca/en/living/laurelcreekcitizensworkinggroup.asp, 519-208-0787
CaMBriDge Many Faces of Compassion
A day to “breathe” and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others; experience how easy it is to make time for compassion in our everyday lives; workshops, presentations, entertainment, refreshments and learning opportunities, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, St. Peter’s evangelical lutheran Church, 810 King St. e., www.stpeterscambridge.com, 519-653-5721, secretary@st-peterscambridge.org
Creative Business Cup
a celebration event showcasing Canada’s unique creative culture in business, 1 to 4 p.m., free, idea exchange | old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.org/programs/event/creativebusiness-cup, events@ideaexchange.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 NeW haMBurg Tumultuous Times: Commemorating the End of the First World War
Register by Monday, Oct. 1: A five-part lecture series showcasing some of the region’s foremost historians as they explore the military, social, cultural, and medical repercussions of the First World War on Canadian society; to oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $20 for the entire series; $5 per lecture, St. george’s anglican Church, 3 Byron St., stgeorgesnewhamburg.com/, 5196847060, gcbrandt@ sympatico.ca
CaMBriDge Audio 101
learn about the history of audio recording, microphones, and common recording techniques in this two-part series; tuesdays, oct. 2 and 9; registration required, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.org/programs/event/ audio-101, events@ideaexchange.org
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
Waterloo Is There a Lesson: European Anabaptist Heritage Documentary with John L. Ruth
90-minute documentary: travel the anabaptist heritage trail in europe through still photography from the 1960s, through decades of film footage to video from John ruth’s more than 60 heritage tours, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Conrad grebel university College, 140 Westmount rd. N., www.eventbrite.com/e/ is-there-a-lesson-european-anabaptistheritage-documentary-w-john-l-ruthtickets-49193590353, 819-885-2522, office@tourmagination.com
KitCheNer Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Tenth-Year Celebration
register by Monday, oct. 1: al etmanski, rDSP champion, speaks on its history; Paul arsenault, Financial Planner presents this financial planning tool; draws; open to all who are interested, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, the Family Centre, 65 hanson ave., rowett.iv@sympatico.ca
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/livingwith-loss/living-with-loss-kitchener/ support@bfomidwest.org
For seniors WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 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; Wednesdays, to Dec. 19, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret ave., 519-741-2507
How to Use Flickr
registration required; learn how to upload and organize your photos to your Flickr account; free Flickr account allows you to keep photos backed up and allows you to share your photos with family and friends, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., www.kitchener.ca/en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Waterloo Mount Zion’s Community Café
offers seniors the opportunity to socialize over a cup of tea or coffee; luncheon of home-made soups and breads served at 11:30 a.m.; occasional live music; second and fourth Wednesdays of the month; to Dec. 12; use Dawson Street entrance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free; donations towards cost of food appreciated, Mount Zion lutheran Church, 29 Westmount rd. S., www.mzlc.ca, 519-886-5820
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Waterloo Beginner Acrylics, Part 1
registration required; creative workshop with gail ivanco; for all skill levels; materials, tea and refreshments included, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $15, Button Factory arts, 25 regina St. S., 519-886-4577
KitCheNer Polercise with Urban Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; outside if weather permits; 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
CaMBriDge Cambridge 50-Plus Active Living Fair
healthy, active living celebrated with live demonstrations, snacks, over 30 exhibitors and seminars; find out what your community has to offer — recreation, lifelong learning, travel, fire safety, tax credits, services for older adults, 2 to 7 p.m., free, hespeler arena, 640 ellis rd. W., www.cambridge.ca, 519-740-4681 ext. 4459, lichtic@cambridge.ca
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 CaMBriDge Movement and Dance Workshop for Seniors 65-Plus
registration required; Park’n Dance director, Sarah Jane Burton, a Certified Movement analyst and a trained teacher, has conducted numerous movement workshops including at local senior homes as part of the “Arts with Heart” project, 2 p.m. | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/movement-and-dance-workshopseniors-65, events@ideaexchange.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 CaMBriDge Line Dance Extravaganza
register by Monday, oct. 1: line dancers dance to various tunes; refreshments served, 1:30 to 4 p.m., $6, W. g. Johnson Centre, ted Wake 50 Plus Centre, 31 Kribs St., 519-740-4681, hermanwinniegonsalves@rogers.com
Fundraisers WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 CaMBriDge Soroptimist’s Quarter Auction Fundraiser
auction begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. to browse vendors’ tables; place bids: two, three or four quarters; ticket includes bidding paddle, light snacks, cash bar, to 9 p.m., $15, Cambridge Newfoundland Club, 1500 Dunbar rd., www.soroptimistcambridgeon.org, 226-476-1827, sicambridge@soroptimist.net
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Waterloo Homeward Bound: An Evening for the Animals
Dinner, dessert and guest speakers; with Bonnie harris, gander, Newfoundland’s SPCa manager; how her small shelter with a staff of three and 25 volunteers found a way to take care of the pets stranded in gander on 9/11,
6 to 10 p.m., $90, university of Waterloo, Federation hall, 200 university ave. W., www.kwhumane.com, 519-745-5615 ext. 229, marjorie.brown@awasco.ca
ONGOING KitCheNer Shop to Drop MS
an online auction for Canadians from coast to coast; money raised assists people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for educational programs, essential equipment and help people return to the workforce; to oct. 14; shoptodropms.ca, Multiple Sclerosis Society: grand river Chapter, 35 Belmont ave. W., 519-221-0846, penny.burton@mssociety.ca
Gardening FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Waterloo Waterloo Horticultural Society Meeting
guest speaker: Nicola Whiting thomas, grand river Food Forestry; topic: “Permaculture — A Quiet Revolution”; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., free, albert McCormick Community Centre, 500 Parkside Dr., www.waterloohort.org, waterloogardeners@gmail.com
Health CaMBriDge Know Your Cannabis: Is Using Worth It
registration required; join region of Waterloo Public health nurses for an engaging conversation about the potential health impacts of cannabis use and the information you need to protect your health, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, idea exchange | Queen’s Square library, 1 North Sq., ideaexchange.org/programs/event/know-your-cannabis-usingworth-it, events@ideaexchange.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 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 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 CaMBriDge Teen Nerf Nite
Back by popular demand; bring your Nerf blaster and foam darts for an amazing all-library battle; unmodified blasters only; registration required, 6 to 8 p.m., free, idea exchange | Queen’s Square library, 1 North Sq., ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/teen-nerf-nite-0, 519-621-0460
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 KitCheNer Italian Language School
Children ages four to 14 in Waterloo region can learn italian on Saturdays, from Sept. to June; 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
Waterloo Drop-in Family Saturdays
Creative fun for the whole family; all projects appropriate for tots to seniors; no registration required; Sept. 29: eco-art, recycled Bird Feeders; oct. 27: Spooky Fabric Figures; Nov. 24: Pop-up holiday Cards, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $5 child, parent admitted free, Button Factory arts, 25 regina St. S., 519-886-4577
Luncheons and dinners SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 KitCheNer Harvest Ham Dinner
Food, fun and fellowship; doonpc.com, 5 to 7 p.m., $25; couple $40, Doon Presbyterian Church, 35 roos St., 519-635-2531, garydharrison@gmail. com
Open houses and reunions THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 KitCheNer Taoist Tai Chi Open House
Discover this ancient art: pain relief, strength, balance and peace of mind; fun, friendly volunteer registered charity, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener east Presbyterian Church, 10 Zeller Dr., www.taoist. org, 888-824-2441, kw@taoist.org
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 KitCheNer TheMuseum Celebrates 15 Years
Cake while supplies last, special programming and activities, official launch of new exhibition: Brain: the World inside your head, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $7 on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30, theMuseum, 10 King St. W., 519-749-9387 ext. 234, hayley.zimak@ themuseum.ca
Grand Opening of Schneider Haus Expanded Green Space
live music, garden fun, traditional games and crafts; opening ceremony: 2 p.m., followed by refreshments and activities for all; part of Culture Days; rain date: oct. 8; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., schneiderhaus.ca, 519-742-7752
Sales and bazaars SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 CaMBriDge Downtown Galt Potters’ Market
Featuring work by some of the best local potters in Southwestern ontario; live demonstrations, fun activities for children, and prize draws, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Cambridge Civic Centre,
50 Dickson Street, www.downtowncambridgebia.ca, 226-218-7009, info@downtowncambridgebia.ca
School events WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 CaMBriDge For Teachers: 3D Modelling in the Elementary Classroom
registration required; session provides elementary teachers with a foundation in 3D modelling using tinkerCad; bring your laptop, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.org/programs/event/3d-modelling-elementaryclassroom-teachers, events@ideaexchange.org
Slide shows WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 KitCheNer Trinidad and Tobago
Slide show with anne lowe; supports the gilbert and Sullivan Society, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $3, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-743-7655
Walks runs and rides SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 CaMBriDge Light the Night Walk — Cambridge (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada)
to raise awareness for the leukemia and lymphoma Society, 5 to 10 p.m., raise funds, hespeler arena, 640 ellis rd. W., www.lightthenight.ca/walk-locations/ ontario/cambridge/, tashrideout@gmail. com