5 -Day List
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Arts events
SATURDAY, OCTOBER
6 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., cambridge, immanuelcitychurch.org, 519-240-1497, immanuelcitypreston@gmail.com
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., Kitchener, www.tricitysupercon.com/, 519-740-7837, comelys@live.com
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Poe & Vincent Price Film Series
Just in time for Halloween, join us for a spook-tacular film, “The Pit & the Pendulum (1961),” featuring the works of edgar allan Poe, starring the inimitable “master of menace” Vincent Price, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, central branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, www.kpl.org/, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Events
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
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, cambridge, raresites.org/ events-calendar/, 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Cultural Game Night
enjoy a night out playing recommended card and board games from other cultures; Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea exchange | clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/cultural-game-caf%c3%a9, events@ideaexchange.org
ONGOING
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
For seniors
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
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 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; 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
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., Waterloo, www.mzlc.ca, 519-886-5820, stephanie@vonschilling.ca
Wilmot Centre Seniors’ Luncheon
Join them for a hot meal and warm fellowship, followed by a program by the Ontario christian Gleaners, “Using Surplus Food to Feed a Hungry World”; 12 to 2:30 p.m., free, Wilmot centre Missionary church, 2463 bleams rd., Petersburg, 519-634-8687, amkoebel@gmail.com
Fundraisers
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
Legion, Branch 121 Meat Draw
Weekly meat draw: Saturdays to Oct. 13, 5 p.m. free, royal canadian Legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, cambridge, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
Friendship Dinner
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., Kitchener, hoffriendshipdinner2018.eventbrite.ca, 519-742-8327 ext. 119, dawng@houseoffriendship.org
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
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
Health
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
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, OCTOBER 6 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., Kitchener, 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., Kitchener, 519-597-5860 ext. 100, mail@kwag.on.ca
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
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
Oktoberfest SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
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., Kitchener
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2018
canada’s greatest bavarian festival, to October 13; visit www. oktoberfest.ca for the complete schedule of events, various locations within Kitchener and Waterloo, 519-570-4267
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
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, Oktoberfest Haus, Frederick and King, Kitchener
LOOKING AHEAD
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., Waterloo
Open houses and reunions
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
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., new Hamburg, 519-634-8444 ext. 248, andrew.mechalko@wilmot.ca
Walks runs and rides
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
K-W Oktoberfest 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., Kitchener
Workshops
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
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; 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/3dmodelling-and-3d-printing-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
LOOKING AHEAD
Bird Photography Workshop — Oct. 14
Join experienced photographer, adam gray for a lesson in bird photography; learn about gear, camera settings, light and other tips to use in the field; then head out on the rare trails to practise your new skills; bring camera, 4 to 7:30 p.m., $8, rare charitable research reserve, 1679 blair rd., cambridge, raresites.org/ events-calendar/, 519-650-9336, rare@raresites.org
Bad Art Exhibit — Oct. 18
Join us for an evening of no judgment mess-making where the only goal is having fun; this ‘bad’ art exhibit is a time to focus on fun-art instead of fine-art, and use the available materials to create something silly, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea exchange | clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/bad-art-exhibition, events@ ideaexchange.org
Repair Café — Oct. 20
register by Friday, Oct. 19: bring clothing, jewelry, small appliances and electronic devices to learn a new skill while having fun, 1 to 5 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. e., cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/repair-caf%c3%a9-0, events@ideaexchange.org
Block Printing 101 — Oct. 20
A drawing leads to a finished block printed image in one or two colours; this technique is ideal for simple gifts and wall hangings, handmade greeting cards and more, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., $85 plus HST, Kitchener Waterloo art gallery, 101 Queen St. n., Kitchener
Intermediate Photography SLR (Film or Digital) — Oct. 22
register by Sunday, Oct. 21: discuss the tricks of shooting a variety of subjects including composition, macro-photography, and simple portraiture, whether film or digital; for ages 15-plus; Mondays, to nov. 12, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m., $70 plus HST, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/intermediate-photographyslr-film-or-digital, events@ideaexchange.org
Android Tables and Phones for Beginners — Oct. 23
register by Monday, Oct. 22: bring your device and learn about settings, features and apps to get the most from your device, 10 to 11 a.m., free, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/event/android-tablets-andphones-beginners, events@ ideaexchange.org