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Arts events FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 KitCHENEr Tri-City Super Con the region’s largest pop cultural festival (to Oct. 7); with film and TV stars, photo ops, workshops, vendors, demos, entertainment, and more; see website for schedule, $12-$120, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., www.tricitysupercon.com/ 519-740-7837, comelys@live.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 CaMBriDGE Family Fall Festival Join us as we celebrate community and diversity in families; music by the Hillbrook Connection and Erick traplin; bouncy castle, face painting, carnival games, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free, Central Park, 615 King St. E., immanuelcitychurch.org, 519-240-1497, immanuelcitypreston@gmail.com Blood donor clinics FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 LiNWOOD Linwood Blood Donor Clinic Give life by donating blood; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283; walk-ins welcome,

4 to 8 p.m., Linwood Community Centre, 5279 ament Line TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 CaMBriDGE Cambridge Blood Donor Clinic roll up your sleeve and use your power to give life; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283; walk-ins welcome, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., armenian Youth Club, 35 international Village Dr., blood.ca, emma.willms@ blood.ca Concerts WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 KitCHENEr Mostly Music Casual music; we sing for fun; if you can sing “Happy Birthday,” you can sing with us; al Laberte leads the singing; first Wednesday of the month, October to June; room 206, 1:15 to 3 p.m., free, Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret ave., bernhardtnancy@gmail.com Election forums WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 KitCHENEr A Cultural Exchange 7.0 Local candidates from Wards 9 and 10, as well as those running for regional Chair and Kitchener Mayor, have been invited to discuss how best to support the local arts and culture scene; licensed event; registration required, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., $7 suggested donation, theMuseum, 10 King St. W., www.eventbrite. ca/e/a-cultural-exchange-70-tickets-50093737718, 519-749-9387 ext. 221, info@themuseum.ca All-Candidates Meeting: Kitchener Trustees Sponsored by the Elementary teachers Federation of Ontario-Waterloo region (EtFO-Wr); small-group discussions; candidates rotate every five minutes to a different table, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queens Blvd., 519-896-7172 ext. 222, jpelich@etfowr.ca THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 CaMBriDGE Cambridge All-Candidates’ Meeting Hosted by the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries; with focus on social issues facing our community, 5:30 to 9 p.m., free, Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession rd., www.spccnd.org/upcoming-events. htm, 519-623-1713, info@spccnd.org KitCHENEr Pop, Pints and Politics Meet your Ward 1 councillor and mayoral candidates; casual evening with questions from the audience; former mayor Brenda Halloran is our moderator for the evening; doors open at 6 p.m., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Lancaster Smokehouse, 574 Lancaster St. W., www.marcusdrasdo.com, 519-635-6424, marcus@ osvisual.com Events KitCHENEr Film Screening: “Suicide — The Ripple Effect” Hosted by Hope alliance, a peer-topeer 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., fan-force.com/screenings/suicide-the-ripple-effect-landmarkcinemas-12-kitchener/, 519-580-3662, caitlin.hopealliance@bell.net THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 KitCHENEr Artist Talk: Erika DeFreitas Erika DeFreitas: a Scarborough-based multidisciplinary conceptual artist, on “i’ll Be Your Mirror”; opening reception follows talk; 7 to 10 p.m.; free, KitchenerWaterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-579-5860, mail@kwag.on.ca SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 CaMBriDGE Fern Walk Explore the thompson tract trails and visit interpretive stops on the new Craig Campbell Fern Walk; learn about the restoration efforts in the walnut and pine plantations and enjoy an educational hike to identify some native ferns, 1 to 2 p.m., free, Maple Lane trailhead, Langdon Drive, raresites.org/events-calendar/, 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org ONGOING 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), kthomas.acadia@gmail.com For seniors WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 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 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 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 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 CaMBriDGE Senior’s Drop-in Mixed Curling Beginners welcome; two draws: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Fridays to april 5, $11 per draw, Galt Curling Club, 1610 Dunbar rd., 519-622-3943, kerrymac45@gmail.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 KitCHENEr 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., www.kitchener.ca/en/in-your-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx, 519-741-2507, brenda.vandekeere@kitchener.ca Fundraisers THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 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, OCTOBER 6 CaMBriDGE Legion, Branch 121 Meat Draw Weekly meat draw: Saturdays to Oct. 13, 5 p.m. royal Canadian Legion,

Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com 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 LOOKING AHEAD KitCHENEr Friendship Dinner — Oct. 13 register by thursday, Oct. 11: Sharing stories of their preventative work in low income neighbourhoods in Waterloo region; local author tasneem Jamal shares her family’s escape from her homeland as told in her debut novel “Where the air is Sweet”; House of Friendship fundraiser, 5 to 9 p.m., $75, rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon rd., hoffriendshipdinner2018.eventbrite.ca, 519-742-8327 ext. 119, dawng@houseoffriendship.org NEW HaMBurG Wilmot Karaoke Idol 2018 — Oct. 13 and 19 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 Gardening WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 CaMBriDGE 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., vivienwoodward@rogers.com MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 BaDEN Wilmot Horticultural Society Event Bob reid talks about walking the Bruce trail; involved with the Stratford agricultural Society, Bob walked the entirety of the trail over two summers, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Wilmot recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger rd., wilmothortsociety@gmail.com Health TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 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, OCTOBER 3 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 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 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 Art Explorations a six-week art program for kids ages seven to 12 offered on Saturdays to Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and tuesdays to Nov. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., $80 plus HSt, Kitchener-Waterloo art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., 519-597-5860 ext. 100, mail@kwag.on.ca Luncheons and dinners FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 NEW HaMBurG Express Lunch Spaghetti lunch; take-out available,

12 to 1 p.m., advance ticket: $6, royal Canadian Legion, Br. 532, 65 Boullee St., 519-662-6752, smiley6696@bell.net Oktoberfest WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 CaMBriDGE Opening Ceremonies: Cambridge Community Oktoberfest Luncheon Hosts: Cambridge mayor and city council; free Oktoberfest lunch courtesy of M&M Meat Shops; keg tapping, Maypole Raising, with K-W Oktoberfest officials; including Miss Oktoberfest and Onkel Hans; live entertainment, 11:30 a.m. free, Civic Square, 50 Dickson St. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 WatErLOO Opening Ceremonies: Waterloo Mayor’s Oktoberfest Luncheon Hosts: Waterloo mayor and the City of Waterloo council; free lunch courtesy of Pillers; Onkel Hans, Miss Oktoberfest and the Black Forest Band to entertain, 11:30 a.m. free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 KitCHENEr Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Opening Ceremonies Opening ceremonies and keg tapping; German dance performances, music, food and drink; www.oktoberfest. ca, 11:15 a.m. free, Carl Zehr Square (Kitchener City Hall), 200 King St. W., 519-570-4267 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 KitCHENEr Free Oktoberfest Family Breakfast Hosted by CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7 and 570 News; free aunt Jemima pancakes and Pillers sausages, Wellesley apple Cider and tim Hortons coffee; pancakes and sausages prepared by Conestoga College Culinary arts Students, 7:30 a.m., donation to the Food Bank of Waterloo region appreciated, Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 KitCHENEr Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade 2018 Starting at Weber and Frederick streets in Kitchener, finishing at Weber Street and Bridgeport road in Waterloo; Onkel Hans will be collecting non-perishable food items along the way, 8:30 a.m., free LOOKING AHEAD WatErLOO Oktoberfest Barrel Race — Oct. 13 relay-style keg race; teams of four; hosted by Waterloo businesses; proceeds to Habitat for Humanity K-W; win prize bags, 11 a.m. team $35, on event day: $40; spectators free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S. Open houses and reunions WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 WatErLOO 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., 226-647-3204, bevbunce645@gmail.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 NEW HaMBurG Wilmot Fire Department Open House Learn fire safety; free activities for kids; inflatable obstacle course, popcorn, tour the Fire Safety House, target shoot with a fire hose, colouring book fun, fire extinguisher demonstration; meet your firefighters; see the trucks and equipment, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Wilmot township Fire Station 3, 121 Huron St., 519-634-8444 ext. 248, andrew. mechalko@wilmot.ca Slide shows WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 KitCHENEr Northern England Slide show with rick Chambers, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507 Walks runs and rides MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 KitCHENEr K-W Oktobefest 5K Fun Run Pre-race fun, run down the thanksgiving Day Parade route, post-race party; pledges for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo region; top male and female finishers ride in the parade and receive an authentic German stein, 7:55 a.m. collect pledges, Kitchener Memorial auditorium Complex, 400 East ave.