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Arts events WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Kitchener 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., www.kpl. org/, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 cambridge 20th Anniversary of CineSeries
Grand River Film Festival celebrates with these film screenings; Oct. 11: “Anthropocene: The Human Epoch”; Oct. 25: “Transit”; details and tickets at grff.ca, 7:30 p.m. $12 plus HST, Galaxy Cinemas, 355 Hespeler Rd., info@grff.ca
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Kitchener Flavours of Our World
Fun for the whole family; music, crafts, art and games (to Oct. 14); Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m.; rain or shine, dress for the weather; tickets: onthegrand.net/event/ flavour so four world /,$15-$35; weekend pass: $35-$75; $10 parking, On The Grand Amphitheatre, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., info@behondoz.ca
WATERLOO Stories Aloud Open Mike Storytelling
Join the Baden Storytellers’ Guild on the second Friday of every month; bring a mug for hot apple cider; listeners and tellers welcome; coaching available before concert by prior arrangement, 8 p.m. $5, Button Factory Arts, 25 Regina St. S ., badenstorytellers.ca, 519-767-0017, badenstorytellers1@ gmail.com
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Kitchener Reading Central Book Club Meeting
Join us for a great discussion of “The Lake House” by Kate Morton; new members welcome; registration required; k pl ca. evan ced. info/ signup/ Event Details? Event Id =23783& amp; back To= Calendar& amp;startDate=2018/10/01, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central Branch, 85 Queen St. N., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Concerts TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 WATERLOO Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Penderecki String Quartet: Jeremy Bell and Jerzy Kaplanek (violins); Christine Vlajk (viola) and Katie Schlaikjer (cello); low-cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First United Church, 16 William St. W., 519-745-8487 ext. 201
Donations Kitchener Zehrs Laurentian #560 “Sea of Orange” Campaigns Support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
On Sept. 25, more than 60 staff and volunteers delivered over $6,000 worth of much needed food items in shopping carts to the Alpine branch of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, as part of their “Sea of Orange” events
cambridge Union Gas Gives $7,000 Grant to Rare Charitable Research Reserve
Union Gas demonstrated a commitment to environmental conservation through its $7,000 donation in support of continued improvements to Rare’s Springbank Food Bank Gardens greenhouse
Election forums WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Kitchener Municipal Election 2018 All-Candidate Meeting
Candidates running for Regional Chair; 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
cambridge All-Candidates Meeting: Cambridge Trustees
Sponsored by The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario — Waterloo Region (ETFO-WR); small-group discussion; candidates rotate every five minutes to a different table; in Bowman Room A,
7 to 9 p.m., free, Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson St., 519-896-7172 ext. 222, jpelich@etfowr.ca
WATERLOO Does Waterloo Have Enough Parks and Green Space?
Alarmed that many treed back yards are now concrete towers, concerned residents organized a panel discussion, with environmental psychologist Emily Grant, ecologist Roger Suffling, Waterloo city planner and developer Scott Higgins, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Church of the Holy Saviour, 33 Allen St. E., register at www.eventbrite.ca/e/does-waterloohave-enough-parks-and-green-spacetickets-50264807392, 519-635-8951, waterloocitizensforum@gmail.com
ayr North Dumfries All-Candidates’ Meeting
Hosted by The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries; with focus on social issues facing our community, 7 to 9 p.m., free, North Dumfries Community Complex, 2958 Greenfield Rd., www.spccnd.org/upcoming-events. htm, 519-623-1713, info@spccnd.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 WATERLOO Every Voice Counts: Meet the Candidates Waterloo
Candidates participate in roundtable discussions: a chance for people to tell the candidates what issues matter to them, 4 to 6 p.m., free, First United Church, 16 William St. W., aleksandra@ waterlooregion.org
Events WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 cambridge 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., ideaexchange.org/programs/event/ cultural-game-caf%C3%A9, events@ ideaexchange.org
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Kitchener Homer Watson House and Gallery Lunch Time Lounge Series: Tarot Card Reading
Registration required; psychic medium, Linda from Ur-Nrg, leads hands-on exploration of tarot card readings; participants have the opportunity to learn the meanings of each card from existing decks and even have the chance to create a set of cards, 12 to 1 p.m., member free; non-member $10, Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd., www.homerwatson.on.ca, 519-748-4377
WATERLOO Backward/Forward: Reflections on Peace, Conflict, and Human Rights
Join us for a conversation with Dean Peachey, 2018 recipient of the Conrad Grebel Distinguished Alumni Service Award; we will focus on his current work and reminisce about the early years as the Peace and Conflict Studies program was emerging, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel University College, Grebel Gallery, 140 Westmount Rd. N., uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/backwardforward, aenns@uwaterloo.ca
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Kitchener Artist-at-Work: Demonstration with Amanda Garbe on Blooming Paper
Drop in to watch Amanda bring paper to life as four-foot tall flowers in full bloom; discussion about how to experiment with paper and glue to create whimsical plants and flowers; no registration required, 1 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Grand River Stanley Park Branch, 175 Indian Rd., 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
cambridge My Story: Bent But Not Broken
Join community members Andrew Butters and Avery Butters as they discuss their family’s journey with scoliosis, 2 to 3 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Preston Library, 435 King St. E., ideaexchange. org/programs/event/my-story-bent-notbroken, events@ideaexchange.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 cambridge Ask a Designer
Register by Saturday, Oct. 13: Bring your home design dilemmas for expert advice from a professional, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Hespeler Library, 5 Tannery St. E., ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/ask-designer, events@ ideaexchange.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 cambridge Estate Planning Basics
Registration required; local lawyer Caitlin W. McIntyre gives a comprehensive look at the basics of wills and estate planning in Ontario; in partnership with Goad and Goad LLP, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 North Sq., events@ideaexchange.org
Fitness and sports SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Kitchener 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, 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., adamkossowski@yahoo.ca
For seniors WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 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, stephanie@vonschilling.ca
PETERSBURG 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., 519-634-8687, amkoebel@gmail.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 WATERLOO Fused Glass Projects
Registration required; creative workshop for all skill levels; large sun catcher or two small projects; create extra small projects for $5; 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
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 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
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Kitchener Dream Workshop
Registration required; Dreams: “doorways to the unconscious”; learn techniques for remembering and working with our dreams; Oct. 15, 10 to 11 a.m. and Oct. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 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
Fundraisers SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Kitchener 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., hoffriendshipdinner2018.eventbrite.ca, 519-742-8327 ext. 119, dawng@houseoffriendship.org
cambridge Legion, Branch 121 Meat Draw
Weekly meat draw; 5 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
NEW HAMBURG 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., www.scrananddram. ca/events--live-music.html, 226-747-0610, info@scrananddram.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., penny.burton@mssociety.ca
LOOKING AHEAD Kitchener Taps and Apps 2018 — Oct. 18
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region’s signature event catered towards young professionals with an interest in food, craft beer and networking; tickets: waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/ taps-and-apps/, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., $50 (includes 10 drink and 10 app tickets), The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen St. S., 519-745-0180 ext. 203, kierra.young@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
LINWOOD World Accord Dare to Dance Fall Gala — Oct. 20
World Accord: registered charity based in Waterloo; fundraising event with live auction, silent auctions, raffles and door prizes; proceeds for building schools in rural Honduras in 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., $45, Linwood Community Centre, 5279 Ament Line, 519-698-2323, jbeamos@icloud.com
cambridge Dream Auction — Oct. 20
Silent and live auction prizes, many donated by local business; many items would make great Christmas gifts; everyone welcome to join them for some fun and to celebrate their community, 7 to 10:30 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Hespeler Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St. E., www.standrewshespeler.ca, jsmith@standrewshespeler.ca
Fight Like a Girl — Oct. 20
A fun night of fundraising; DJ and dancing, prizes, contests; all proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society fighting women’s cancers in support of Girls Night In; includes hors d’oeuvres, door and grand prizes; call to reserve tickets, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $30, $150 for six in VIP booth, Ernie’s Roadhouse, 7 Queen St. W., www. erniesroadhouse.com, 519-658-9562, christa@erniesroadhouse.com
Gardening THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 cambridge Garlic Planting Party
Learn about garlic and garlic planting; a hands-on workshop with Bob Wildfong, Executive Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada, 6 to 7 p.m., free, Springbank Community Gardens, 681 Blair Rd., raresites.org/events-calendar/, 519-650-9336, taryn.jarvis@raresites.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Kitchener Pruning Workshop
Registration required; Kitchener Master Gardeners provide a short presentation followed by a tour of the Rockway Gardens to see how different species are pruned; a few live demonstrations with branches or potted shrubs included, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $10 cash admission, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., reepgreen.ca/event/rockway-gardenspruning-demo-and-tour/, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 ELMIRA Elmira and District Horticultural Society Speaker
Speaker: David Galbraith on “Royal Botanical Gardens: The Rock Gardens — Then and Now”; new members welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., member free; non-member $2, Trinity United Church, 21 Arthur St. N., 519-404-2042, christinefrances54@gmail.com
WELLESLEy Wellesley Horticultural Society
Friends of the Pond committee giving an update on the restoration of the Wellesley pond; questions welcome; refreshments served; everyone welcome, 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., 519-656-2824
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., www.gardenontario. org/site.php/wilmot/about/meetings/, 519-662-6778, wilmothortsociety@ gmail.com
Health MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Kitchener Health and Wellness Series: Anxiety Focus and School
Registration required; improve your understanding of child and adolescent mental health issues with a focus on anxiety in and out of the school setting; providing resources for families to consider as next steps, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Grand River Stanley Park Branch, 175 Indian Rd., www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 BRESLAU Caregiver Support Education Sessions
Four-week sessions address the unique role of caregivers; focused on caregivers of seniors and adults with disabilities; topics include reflections on aging, effective communication; self-care; choose afternoon, evening or weekend sessions, free, Community Support Connections, Meals on Wheels and More, 61 Woolwich St. N., communitysupportconnections.org/, 519-772-8787 ext. 210, lindaf@cscmow.org
Kids stuff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 cambridge Learn Arduino with Stemotics
Register by Wednesday, Oct. 10: Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software; it’s a great way for students to get involved with programming and robotics, or building advanced projects, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., $40, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office,
12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/learn-arduino-stemotics, events@ideaexchange.org
Luncheons and dinners THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 cambridge Thursday Night Supper and Social
A free meal for the community, especially those who need help stretching their budget or who would like to have some fellowship while enjoying a hot, delicious, nutritious, home cooked meal; to June 27; use back entrance, 5:10 to 6:10 p.m., free, St. Andrew’s Hespeler Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St. E., www. standrewshespeler.ca, 519-658 2652, jsmith@standrewshespeler.ca
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 baden Baked Potato Supper
Food, fun and fellowship; baked potato with all the toppings, salad, drink and dessert all for a great cause; charity of choice: House of Friendship, 5 to 7 p.m., $10, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (west of Philipsburg), 3357 Erbs Rd. N., philipsburglutheranchurch.ca, 519-742-2420, tammydoering@sympatico.ca
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 cambridge Ladies’ Auxiliary Breakfast
Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $7; child, under five, $3.50, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, wwwgaltlegion.ca, 519-621-5850, galtlegion@rogers.com
Oktoberfest 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
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 WATERLOO Oktoberfest Barrel Race
Relay-style keg race; teams of four; hosted by Waterloo businesses; proceeds to Habitat for Humanity K-W; win prize bags; uptownwaterloobia@waterloo.ca; 11 a.m. team $35, on event day: $40; spectators free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S.
Open houses TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 cambridge Grand River Toastmasters Open House
An introduction to Grand River Toastmasters with refreshments and door prizes; meet members and guests while you watch, enjoy and consider the possibilities of what you could gain by doing something new, 6:45 to 9 p.m., free, Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King St. E., www.cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters. com, paulgsawyer@gmail.com
Sales and bazaars FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 cambridge Autumn Book Sale
Offers material including adult and children’s books, magazines, CDs and DVDs; prices range from 50 cents to $2; new selections added throughout each day; see www.ideaexchange.org for times at each location; to Oct. 18, Idea Exchange, libraries, 519-621-0460 ext. 187
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 BRESLAU Breslau Craft Show
Shop handmade from local artisans; over 125 vendors with something for you and to start Christmas shopping early; proceeds to Breslau Public School Parent Council initiatives, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., adult $2, Breslau Public School, 58 Joseph St., 519-213-0380, bpscraftshow@ gmail.com
WATERLOO Bake Sale
Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary, 1 to 5 p.m., free, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 530, 316 Marsland Dr., 519-742-5444
Walks runs and rides LOOKING AHEAD WATERLOO A21 Walk for Freedom KitchenerWaterloo — Oct. 20
Walk For Freedom: a global fundraising and awareness event; together we will walk, holding signs and passing out flyers to reach the people in our city with the message of human trafficking; register at goo.gl/3oT33e; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., goo.gl/3oT33e, walkforfreedomkw@gmail.com