5 -Day List
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY
Arts events Saturday, February 16 The Chinese Year of Pig Celebration Reception
Presented by the Waterloo region Chinese Community association (WCCa); performances, gourmet food, games, prize draws; in Forbes Family Hall; reserve your tickets at waterloocca.com/lantern, 12 to 4 p.m., $10, rIM Park, 2001 university ave. e., Waterloo, dave.chen@ waterloocca.com
Sunday, February 17 Bring on the Sunshine African Festival 2019
We are back for another year celebrating africa, culture, community and family during black History Month; come out to enjoy various festivities, including live music, food, activities and much more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., Kitchener, www.facebook. com/bringontheSunshine.ca/, 647-447-9756, promotions@ bringonthesunshine.ca
WedneSday, February 20 Grand Reads Book Club Meeting
register by tuesday, Feb. 19: join us for a great discussion of “to Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee; each month we’ll read a different title from a variety of genres and authors; new members always welcome; registration required, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Grand river Stanley Park branch, 175 Indian rd., Kitchener, bit.ly/2zSFHfP, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
Classics Monday, February 18 Join the Cambridge Male Chorus
We are a men’s community choir and rehearse Mondays from September to november, and January to May; no experience necessary; newcomers are asked to arrive at 7:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. free, trinity anglican Church, 12 blair rd., Cambridge, www.cambridgemalechorus. com, 519-222-4301, patrick. batty@gmail.com
Concerts tueSday, February 19 Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Paul Mitchell Jazz trio: Paul (trumpet), Clark Johnston (double bass) and rob Fekete (keyboards); low-cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First united Church, 16 William St. W., Waterloo, www.firstunitedchurch.ca, 519-745-8487 ext. 201
Events Saturday, February 16 Breakfast with the Empire: May the Forks be with You
Favourite space characters invade the Waterloo region Museum; enjoy a space-themed breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries and pastries; join for cosmic science fun and visit the Journey to Space exhibit, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $25 plus HSt; $20 plus HSt per child, Waterloo region Museum and doon Heritage Village, 10 Huron rd., Kitchener, 519-748-1914
Cambridge Art Galleries and Bridge Release and Call for Ideas
For Common Waters, a collaborative project: Cambridge art Galleries and university of Waterloo School of architecture bridge Centre student group bridge; proposals to be part of this project; deadline: Feb. 18; takes place June 17 to Sept. 22, free, design at riverside, 7 Melville St. S., Cambridge, common-waters. com, 519-621-0460
Let’s Get Personal
during the month of February, visitors to WPL are encouraged to donate personal hygiene products in support of the Waterloo Wayside Centre, which offers support to those experiencing housing and income instability, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 157, shall@wpl.ca
Games and Gadgets Galore
Get your game on: whether you like big games, board games or tech toys, come try them all, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs/ event/games-and-gadgetsgalore, 519-621-0460
Sunday, February 17 Family Day 2019
Shop, sample & take a stand against bullying; this year Family day 2019’s theme is “united against bullying”; sponsoring the Pink t-Shirt campaign for WayVe, in partnership with Waterloo region, the record and the Kitchener rangers, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Waterloo rod and Gun Club, 1075 bo de Lane, St. Jacobs, www.jcichouse.ca, 705-351-1656 ext. 7053511656, james@jcichouse.ca
Family Day Weekend at the Old Post Office
drop by the discovery Centre for fun with marbles and mazes from 1 to 5 p.m.; laugh with Jackbox Games in the Creative Studios from 1 to 5 p.m.; start a robotic soccer match with Family Sphero Soccer in the Creative Studios from 2 to 4 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/programs-events, 519-621-0460
Monday, February 18 WMRC 25th Anniversary — Family Day
the Waterloo Memorial recreation Complex has a special schedule for Family day; start the day off with a swim in a number of classes or the public swim from 1:30 to 4 p.m., then catch the Waterloo Siskins take on the brantford 99ers in the rink; 6:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., regular admission, Waterloo Memorial recreation Complex, 101 Father david bauer dr., Waterloo
Family Fun at Rare
explore nature at rare; download their free scavenger hunt to guide your winter exploration on their trails; be sure to take photos of your discoveries; use the hashtag #rarefamilyfun on Instagram and twitter to enter into a prize draw, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, rare eCo Centre, 768 blair rd., Cambridge, raresites.org/things-todo/events/?ee=437, education@ raresites.org
Family Day Hack Jam
With activities spanning every floor of the space, you and your family will spend the day tinkering and making, learning about S.t.e.a.M., digital technology and interactive tech-art, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., half price admission today only, theMuseum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener, themuseum. ca/family-day-hack-jam/
Family Fun Day
activities for the whole family features two shows by local children’s entertainer barry o, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with bouncy castle, magic shows and cookie decorating, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine rd., Floradale, 519-669-2861, office@floramc.org
Fireside Chat
an informal chat and coffee/tea; meet new friends in a relaxed setting in the Mary Clemens room; enter by door #2 at the rear of the church building; all welcome; Mondays, to June 24; not meeting May 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Saint Luke’s united Church, 1620 Franklin blvd., Cambridge, rosemary69.rb@ gmail.com
Family Day at Kitchener Community Centres
Country Hills, 3:30 to 6 p.m.; Williamsburg, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Stanley Park, 10 a.m. to noon; Victoria Hills, 1 to 4 p.m.; bridgeport, 2 to 4 p.m.; see website for addresses and details; $2 to $10, City of Kitchener, www. kitchener.ca/en/things-to-do/ family-day.aspx#
Discover and Play on Family Day
Check out the new Virtual reality room, Makerspace and all the SteaM Stations with your family; erick traplin’s show from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., 12 to 4 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/ programs-events, 519-740-6294
Canadian Juggling Champion, Board Games and Retro Video Games
on Family day, a free show from the Canadian juggling champion, bob Cates, followed by a board Game Café with retro video games; hosted by Hespeler baptist Church; show starts at 1 p.m., board games/video games from 2 to 4:30 p.m., free, Hespeler baptist Church, 76 adam St., Cambridge, www.hespelerbaptist.ca, 519-240-6861, nate@hespelerbaptist.ca
Family Day free Drop-in Activities for Adults and Kids
Make a craft owl, create a family scrapbook, make a fruit kebob, create a fabric banner, visit the art gallery, and more, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Cambridge Centre for the arts, 60 dickson St., Cambridge, www.cambridgecentreforthearts. ca/en/events/family-day.aspx, 519-740-4681 ext. 43
Free Family Day Movie
enjoy disney/Pixar’s academyaward winning movie, “Coco”; along with Mexican snacks, music and pinata, 2 to 4:30 p.m., free, St. George’s anglican Church, 3 byron St., new Hamburg, www.stgeorgesnewhamburg.com, 519-662-3450, gcbrandt@sympatico.ca
Family Day Weekend: A ‘Journey to Space’ Experience
What better way to spend Family day weekend than to bring your family to see our new temporary exhibit ‘Journey to Space’ created by the Science Museum of Minnesota; our exhibit gives a glimpse of the challenges and triumphs of space exploration, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5-$11, free for kids four and under, Waterloo regional Museum, 10 Huron road, Kitchener
WedneSday, February 20 Let’s Talk Parenting
Connect with other parents and learn from each other; discuss what interests you, share parenting strategies; tip sheets and resources available; drop in,
6 to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 310, shall@wpl.ca
Oscar Trivia Party
online registration is open; mix and mingle; share oscar predictions; take fun green screen photos; enjoy refreshments; be a part of their oscars’ trivia Contest; bragging rights and a movie prize pack up for grabs, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310, shall@wpl.ca
Nature in the City Series: Citizen Science with Robert McLeman
register by tuesday, Feb. 19: Citizen science: fast-growing approach to improving our understanding of the natural world; researchers in many fields ask members of the public to help them collect and analyze environmental data, 7 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
Fitness and sports Saturday, February 16 Winterfest 2019
Get a taste of all that winter has to offer: ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat bikes, winter camping and more; join our experts from Sail Cambridge and the Hub bicycle Shop, they want to have a day of fun with you; ages 13 to 18, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $5, pre-register with code 12220, Shade’s Mills Conservation area, 450 avenue rd., Cambridge, ca.apm.activecommunities.com/ cambridgeont/activity_search/ winterfest/7206?
Monday, February 18 Glencairn Pickleball
Serves the Waterloo region community and promotes an active lifestyle; adult drop-in program; subscribe Harry Chin to receive newsletter and cancellation dates; Mondays to June 24, 7 to 10 p.m., $2 per night, Glencairn Mennonite brethren Church, 725 erinbrook dr., Kitchener, www. glencairn.ca, 519-496-2446, harry.chin@rogers.com
For seniors Sunday, February 17 Come Back Seniors’ Dance
Sunday afternoon dinner and dance; under new management, 1 to 6 p.m., $10, royal Canadian Legion, br. 126, 334 Westminster dr. n., Cambridge, 519-653-6810
Monday, February 18 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 March 25, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; thursdays, to March 28, 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, February 19 Stand Up to Falls
Meet people, stay active; join registered kinesiologists to improve balance, strength, and maintain your independence; free classes throughout Waterloo region; call Community Support Connections, Meals on Wheels and More for the details, 2 to 3:30 p.m., free, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, communitysupportconnections. org/, 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
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/rockwaycentre.aspx, 519-741-2507
WedneSday, February 20 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 March 25, 9:30 to 10:25 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret ave., Kitchener, 519-741-2507
Crokinole Wednesday Mornings
Crokinole played with a cue on championship crokinole boards with a Lazy Susan, or the old-fashioned way, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., free for members, $2.15 non-members, david durward Centre, 62 dickson St., Cambridge, 519-267-3037, ljmercey@gmail.com
Ukulele
an opportunity for ukulele players of all abilities to get together and practise, learn from each other and play songs in a welcoming environment; pick up your ukulele and join us; Wednesdays, Sept. to May; Kitchener Group Card needed, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., annual rate: 55-plus, $15.30; 18 to 54, $18.66, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/en/ in-your-neighbourhood/rockwaycentre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Fundraisers Monday, February 18 Family Day Fundraiser for Guitars for Kids
bouncy castles, mascot walkabout, face painting, cotton candy, Sno cones and more; a toddler room with its very own bouncy castle, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 at door or free with guitar donation, royal Canadian Legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, Cambridge, www.facebook.com/ events/2184007951839544/, 226-988-8668, straightgoodsentertainment@gmail.com
LooKInG aHead ‘5’ Senses Gala — Feb. 22
register by Wednesday, Feb. 20: Join deafblind ontario Services and experience a journey of the senses; challenge your senses through interactive sensory stations, entertainment, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and more; art in the dark: plus extra $15, 5:30 to 10 p.m., $85, Galt Country Club, 750 Coronation blvd., Cambridge, deafblindontario.com/, 855-340-3267 ext. 234, s.marren@deafblindontario.com
Bowl for Kids Sake 2019 — Feb. 25
register by Sunday, Feb. 24: a big brothers big Sisters’ signature event and biggest fundraiser of the year; over 65 teams raise pledges every year; register a team and fundraise for local youth; to March 9, 12 to 9 p.m., each team member to raise minimum $100, bingemans Kingpin bowlounge, 425 bingemans Centre dr., Kitchener, waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters. ca/event/bowl-for-kids-sake/, 519-745-0180 ext. 203, kelley. ross@bbbswr.org
Gardening Monday, February 18 Elmira and District Horticultural Society Speaker
andria Fromanger from St. Jacobs Country Gardens speaks on “rare and unusual Houseplants”; 7:30 to 9 p.m., non-members $2, trinity united Church, 21 arthur St. n., elmira, christinefrances54@gmail.com
Health tueSday, February 19 The Great Brain Workout
dispel some negative myths of aging; learn how to best maintain cognitive and physical health throughout a lifetime; bring runners, your brain, a smile, and a sense of humour as we actively put your brain to work; tuesdays to March 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., $5.50 with registration, Centreville Chicopee Community Centre, 141 Morgan ave., Kitchener, bodymindandmovementprogram.com/home/, 519-998-3024, thegreatbrainworkout@gmail.com
Drop-In Meditation Class
Suitable for all; offers simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our lives and develop inner peace; tuesdays to June 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m., drop in: $12; any four classes, $40, Pat the dog theatre Creation, edna room, 159b Frederick St., Kitchener, akbc.ca/k-w, 226-486-2417, info@akbc.ca
Kids’ stuff Saturday, February 16 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
tueSday, February 19 After School Inventors Club
Kids in Grades 1 to 6 can drop in for Lego tech and engineering challenges; parents are encouraged to participate with their children so that they can learn and problem solve together; 4 to 5 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 129, shall@wpl.ca
Musical Bingo
We’re playing bingo but with a twist; listen to the songs called and mark off the squares on your card for each one you recognize; this drop-in program is for teens in Grade 7 and up, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, 35 albert St., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 129, shall@wpl.ca
Luncheons and dinners WedneSday, February 20 Community Dinners
Food and conversation, kids’ activities and homework help; first and third Wednesdays of month, to May 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $2; family $5, Highland baptist Church, 135 Highland rd. W., Kitchener, www.highlandbaptist. ca, 519-745-9461, office@highlandbaptist.ca
Walks, runs and rides LooKInG aHead Coldest Night of the Year Walk — Feb. 23
registration required; fundraising walk for urban Hope; raising funds for organizations that serve the hungry, hurting and homeless in their communities; register or donate at cnoy.org/location/ cambridge; free for kids under 11, 4 to 8 p.m., fundraise; or register: $25; $40 after Feb. 17, Cambridge Vineyard Christian Fellowship, urban Hope Centre, 147 elgin St. n., Cambridge, urbanhope@cvcf.ca
Workshops Sunday, February 17 Create Your Own 3D Puzzle
use our laser cutter to make your own 3d wooden puzzle; personalize and decorate your puzzle or assemble it right away; Sundays to March 31, 1 to 3 p.m., $2 material cost, Idea exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange.org/ programs-events, 519-621-0460
Play with Clay
open clay studio experience designed for people of all ages and skill levels; over two Sundays, make an object out of clay and paint it with their glazes; Feb. 17 and March 3, 1 to 2:45 p.m., $12, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. n., Waterloo, shop.theclayandglass. com/playwithclay, 519-746-1882 ext. 233, nadine@theclayandglass.ca
tueSday, February 19 Find My Past 101
register by Monday, Feb. 18: Learn about the Find My Past genealogy database and how to search it; join local history librarian, Karen ball-Pyatt, for tips and tricks, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. n., Kitchener, www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
LooKInG aHead The Art of Business + Making: Make A Free Website — Feb. 21
register by tuesday, Feb. 19: bradley Southam of Linus Creative Services takes you through a number of free website options; discover what kind of content your website needs and how to make it happen yourself, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, Idea exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge, ideaexchange. myshopify.com, 226-533-2767
Conversemos En Espanol — Feb. 21
under the direction of a Spanish teacher meet others and practise spoken Spanish; drop-in program presented in partnership with the university of Waterloo; all levels welcome; thursdays to June 20, 7 to 8 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, Harper branch, 500 Fischer-Hallman rd. n., Waterloo, www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 310, shall@ wpl.ca
Japanese Papercutting Workshop — Feb. 23
register by Monday, Feb. 18: Learn the basics of Japanese papercutting with artist Mark yungblut who brings 10 years of experience; discusses various styles and techniques, and guides participants in the creation of an artwork, 12 to 2:30 p.m., $55 plus HSt, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. n., Waterloo, shop.theclayandglass.com/products/papercutting-workshop, 519-746-1882 ext. 233, nadine@ theclayandglass.ca
One Girl How I Feel — Feb. 24
Workshop about understanding our emotions and how to navigate those emotions through healthy communication; at Veritas Cafe; registration required; 2 to 4 p.m., $49, Wilfrid Laurier university, 75 university ave. W., Waterloo, 1girl.ca/ kitchener/events/how-i-feel-2/, kitchenerchapter@1girl.ca
Write Now Writing Group — Feb. 25
Write stories to share with others; to improve your writing craft, the group offers suggestions for alternative approaches for consideration; every other Monday; to april 29; Kitchener Group Card required, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., annual rate: 55-plus, $15.61; 18 to 54, $19.04, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. e., Kitchener, www.kitchener.ca/en/ in-your-neighbourhood/rockwaycentre.aspx, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
Organize Your Files and Photos — Feb. 25
register by Saturday, Feb. 23: Learn how to organize photos and documents you have stored on your computer; how to create and name folders, how to upload files, as well as online storage options like dropbox, 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
Intermediate Photography SLR (Film or Digital) — Feb. 25
register by Saturday, Feb. 23: discuss the tricks of shooting a variety of subjects including composition, macro-photography, and simple portraiture, film or digital; students should have a firm grasp of their SLR camera’s basic functions; Mondays, excluding March 11; to March 25, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m., $70 plus HSt, Idea exchange | Queen’s Square Library, 1 north Sq., Cambridge, ideaexchange.myshopify.com/, 519-621-0460