5 -Day List
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Arts events Saturday, September 29 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., Wellesley, info@wellesleyabcfestival.ca
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. 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., Waterloo, maryallentour.com, mast.maryallenstudiotour@gmail.com
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., Waterloo, 519-747-8769, sonya.poweska@waterloo.ca
Classics Saturday, September 29 NUMUS Main Series: François Houle
renowned Canadian clarinet virtuoso François Houle performs from his extensive solo repertoire and improvisations for clarinet and electronics. Including a solo realization of Cornelius Cardew’s “treatise,” using a video graphic score and 24 loopers, 8 to 9 p.m., free, Knox presbyterian Church, 50 erb St. W., Waterloo, numus.on.ca/francois-houle/, 519-896-3662, info@numus.on.ca
Concerts Saturday, September 29 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., Cambridge, www.cambridgeorchestra.ca/ sandrapbvm@gmail.com
Events Saturday, September 29 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., free, Laurel Creek Centre Working Group, 265 Lexington Crt., Waterloo, www.waterloo.ca/en/living/laurelcreekcitizensworkinggroup.asp, 519-208-0787
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), Cambridge, 226-929-6209, kthomas.acadia@gmail.com
Grow with Woolwich
With newest grants partner, Kitchener-Waterloo 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., elmira, 519-669-1647 ext. 8002
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., Cambridge, www.stpeterscambridge.com, 519-653-5721, secretary@st-peters-cambridge.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., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/creative-business-cup, events@ ideaexchange.org
tueSday, OCtOber 2 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., New Hamburg, stgeorgesnewhamburg.com/, 5196847060, gcbrandt@ sympatico.ca
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., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/audio-101, events@ideaexchange.org
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., Kitchener, rowett.iv@sympatico.ca
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., Cambridge, www.bfomidwest.org/ programs/living-with-loss/livingwith-loss-cambridge/, 519-603-0196, support@bfomidwest.org
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., Kitchener, www.bfomidwest.org/ programs/living-with-loss/livingwith-loss-kitchener/, support@ bfomidwest.org
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., Waterloo, www.eventbrite.com/e/ is-there-a-lesson-european-anabaptist-heritage-documentary-wjohn-l-ruth-tickets-49193590353, 819-885-2522, office@tourmagination.com
WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 Film Screening: “Suicide — The Ripple Effect”
Hosted by Hope alliance, a peer-to-peer suicide support group; the story of suicide survivor Kevin Hines; start the conversation, end the stigma,
7 to 10 p.m., $20, Landmark Cinemas, 135 Gateway park dr., Kitchener, fan-force.com/screenings/suicide-the-ripple-effectlandmark-cinemas-12-kitchener/, 519-580-3662, caitlin.hopealliance@bell.net
For seniors mONday, OCtOber 1 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., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
tueSday, OCtOber 2 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., Cambridge, 519-740-4681, hermanwinniegonsalves@rogers.com
Darts
this co-ed group of adults age 50-plus welcomes new players of all abilities; tuesdays to may 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/ en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca
WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 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., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Fundraisers Saturday, September 29 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, Cambridge, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
ONGOING 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., Kitchener, 519-221-0846, penny. burton@mssociety.ca
LOOKING aHead Interfaith Counselling Centre (ICC) Rotary Trip-A-Month Lottery Draw — Oct. 4
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., baden, 519-662-3092, interfaith@ golden.net
Gardening WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 Preston Horticultural Society
Victoria bick, head gardener from dundurn Castle, Hamilton, speaks about the restoration process of the two acre historic garden, 7 to 9 p.m., free, allan reuter Centre, 507 King St. e., Cambridge, 519-653-4251, vivienwoodward@rogers.com
Health tueSday, OCtOber 2 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, September 29 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., Waterloo, 519-886-4577
Luncheons and dinners Saturday, September 29 Harvest Ham Dinner
Food, fun and fellowship; doonpc.com, 5 to 7 p.m., $25; couple $40, doon presbyterian Church, 35 roos St., Kitchener, 519-635-2531, garydharrison@gmail.com
WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 Community Oktoberfest Luncheon
Join mayor doug Craig and members of Cambridge city council for the annual free community Oktoberfest luncheon; enjoy sausages (while quantities last), an official keg-tapping ceremony, maypole raising and traditional bavarian music, 11:30 a.m. free, Cambridge City Hall, 50 dickson St., Cambridge, www.cambridge.ca/en/parksrecreation-culture/Specialevents-and-Festivals.aspx
Oktoberfest FrIday, OCtOber 5 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2018
Canada’s greatest bavarian festival, October 5 to 13; visit www. oktoberfest.ca for the complete schedule of events, prices vary, see website for details, Oktoberfest, various locations within Kitchener and Waterloo, 519-570-4267
Open houses and reunions Saturday, September 29 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, schneiderhaus.ca, 519-742-7752
WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 The Waterloo Newcomers’ and Friends’ Club 35th Anniversary
Guests: the Waterloo regional Chair and the mayor of Waterloo, a member of the National Newcomers organization and a rockway Seniors Centre choral group; ladies’ group to meet new friends, 1:30 p.m. free, Wing 404 rCaFa rotary adult Centre, 510 dutton dr., Waterloo, 226-647-3204, bevbunce645@gmail.com
Sales and bazaars Saturday, September 29 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, Cambridge, www.downtowncambridgebia.ca, 226-218-7009, info@downtowncambridgebia.ca
Slide shows WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 Northern England
Slide show with rick Chambers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Walks, runs and rides SuNday, September 30 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., Cambridge, www.lightthenight.ca/walk-locations/ontario/cambridge/, tashrideout@gmail.com
Workshops Saturday, September 29 Mini Terrarium Workshop at Grand River Stanley Park Community Library
registration required; make a tiny low-maintenance, glass-contained garden with us; materials provided in this stepby-step workshop, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., free, Kitchener public Library, Grand river Stanley park branch, 175 Indian rd., Kitchener, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
tueSday, OCtOber 2 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) with CMHAWW
two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid; teaching participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety; anyone can use aSISt, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $200, location in Waterloo will be disclosed upon registration, cmhaww.ca/events, workshops@ cmhaww.ca
Audio 101
register by monday, Oct. 1: Learn about the history of audio recording, microphones and common recording techniques in this two-part series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/audio-101, events@ideaexchange.org
WedNeSday, OCtOber 3 CFRU Mobile Radio Studio
One of CFru mobile Studio’s goals is to help engage and empower the community to share their stories and ideas; Oct. 3 and 10; join them and share your stories, 2 to 4 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/cfru-moble-studio, events@ideaexchange.org
3D Modelling and 3D Printing for Hobbyists and Enthusiasts
registration required; course includes an introduction to 3d solid modelling, model editing and 3d printing, and intermediate 3d modelling; no modeling experience required; bring own laptop; Wednesdays to Oct. 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/3d-modelling-and-3dprinting-hobbyists-and-enthusiasts, events@ideaexchange.org
French: Not Just Child’s Play
parlez-vous français: brush up on your French conversation skills or learn a little of Canada’s second official language in a comfortable setting; Wednesdays to Nov. 21, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | preston Library, 435 King St. e., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/frenchnot-just-childs-play, events@ideaexchange.org