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Arts events THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Cambridge Fresh Stories
New night, new location; live storytelling every third Thursday of the month, January to June; Feb. 21: big Hearts; march 21: myths, Legends & epics, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $5, idea exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., clwehking@gmail.com
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 KiTCHeNer Winter Defiance Party in Support of Reach For It!
Register by Wednesday, Feb. 20: Get out your crazy ugly Hawaiian shirt and flip flops while supporting a great cause; reach For it! provides recreational programming for children and their families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; live music, food, raffle, dancing, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., $27, Taste at the Tannery, 121 Charles St. W., kitchenerwaterloo.snapd.com/events/view/1222252, 519-589-8295, asktracy.ca@gmail.com
Blood donor clinics FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 eLmira Elmira Blood Donor Clinic
roll up your sleeve and use your power to give life by donating blood; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Elmira Lions Hall, 40 South St. W., emma.willms@blood.ca
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Cambridge Cambridge Blood Donor Clinic
roll up your sleeve and use your power to give life by donating blood; book appointment online at www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Heritage College and Seminary, 175 Holiday Inn Dr., emma.willms@blood.ca
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 badeN Baden Blood Donor Clinic
roll up your sleeve and use your power to give life by donating blood; book appointment online at blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283, 5 to 8 p.m., free, Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder’s Rd. W., emma.willms@blood.ca
Classics MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Cambridge 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., www.cambridgemalechorus.com, 519-222-4301, patrick.batty@gmail.com
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Cambridge Enjoy singing?
Addison Women’s Choir welcomes new members; practise each Tuesday, September to May; for information, call 519-622-0859, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., free, Preston mennonite Church, 791 Concession rd., addisonwomenschoir.com, mdwinky@yahoo.ca
Concerts TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 WAtERLOO Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Kathleen King martin (pipe organ); low-cost lunch available from 11:30 a.m., 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., free, First United Church, 16 William St. W., www.firstunitedchurch.ca, 519-745-8487 ext. 201
Donations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 WAtERLOO REGIOn Lisaard and Innisfree Hospice Raise Over $112,000
On Feb. 9, the annual Hearts for Hospice gala raised over $112,000 to support Waterloo Region’s only residential hospices, providing palliative care to residents in a home-like setting
Events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 WAtERLOO 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., www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 157, shall@wpl.ca
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., www.wpl.ca, 519-886-1310 ext. 310, shall@wpl.ca
Oscar Trivia Party
registration required; 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., www.wpl. ca, 519-886-1310, shall@wpl.ca
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Cambridge The Thursday Topic: Poetry Reading with Darrell Epp
author of three poetry collections: Imaginary Maps, After Hours, and Sinners dance; his poetry appeared in over
130 magazines on six continents and has conducted writers’ workshops and readings in Wales, England, U.S. and Canada, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., ideaexchange.myshopify.com/, 519-621-0460
KiTCHeNer Movie Night at Kitchener Public Library
Supporting Pink Shirt Day; popcorn, drinks and a discussion about the impact of cyber bullying after the film, “Love Simon”; 5 to 8:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. n., www.therecord.com/nie, 519-895-5258, agillard@therecord.ca
Library Architecture Series, Restoration of Carnegie Libraries
Phillip Carter guides us through the classic beaux-arts Carnegie library and challenges these buildings present in being upgraded to modern library standards; as an architect, was involved in over 60 library restoration projects, 7 to 9 p.m., non-member $8.50, WalterFedy, 675 Queen St. S., suite 111, www.eventbrite.ca/myevent?eid=54932641008, aco.nwrb@gmail.com
WAtERLOO Mapping Ontario’s Energy Transition
registration required; a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and toward lowcarbon and renewable energy resources is necessary in order to avoid dangerous climate change; join the discussion as they look at renewable energy resources, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Library, McCormick Branch, 500 Parkside Dr., www.wpl.ca/rci_talks_2019, 519-886-1310 ext. 213, shall@wpl.ca
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 WAtERLOO Tea and Talk
Join us for a uniquely exquisite afternoon tea and talk experience; traditional afternoon tea with informative talks; thursdays and Saturdays; reservations required, 12 to 2 p.m., $44 per talk, Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo, 45 benjamin rd., homewoodsuiteswaterloostjacobs.eventastic.com/search, 519-514-0088 ext. 5507, vittoria. trinchi3@hilton.com
KiTCHeNer Artist-at-Work: Needle Felting
Carolyn Parks, a new member of Felt Feutre Canada, explores needle felting and wet felting for the sheer joy offered by such a colourful, tactile and expressive form of fibre art; no registration required, 1 to 3 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Pioneer Park Branch, 150 Pioneer Dr., www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Cambridge 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., rosemary69.rb@gmail.com
Fitness and sports FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 WAtERLOO Skate Night Date Night
Join us for an evening of skating, music and warm drinks; bring your partner or your friends and enjoy a free night out; featuring live performances, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., www.facebook.com/ events/926536947555740/, visitorinfo@ waterloo.ca
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 KiTCHeNer National Hockey Card Day
This day is being celebrated across Canada at various sports collectible shops; the community is invited to celebrate with CloutsnChara and receive a free pack of hockey cards, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., CloutsnChara, 645 Victoria St. n., cloutsnchara.com/national-hockeycard-day/, 519-954-8278, nicolecdias@ gmail.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 KiTCHeNer 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., www.glencairn.ca, 519-496-2446, harry.chin@rogers.com
For seniors WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 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 March 25, 9:30 to 10:25 a.m., drop-in: $6.23 for 55-plus, breithaupt Centre, 350 margaret ave., 519-741-2507
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., communitysupportconnections.org/, 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
Cambridge 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., 519-267-3037, ljmercey@gmail.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 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 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., 519-741-2507
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Cambridge Senior’s Drop-in Mixed Curling
beginners welcome; two draws: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Fridays to april 5, to 11:30 a.m., $11 per draw, galt Curling Club, 1610 dunbar rd., 519-622-3943, kerrymac45@gmail.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Cambridge Seniors’ Dinner and Dance
dance from 2 p.m.; dinner served, 4:30 p.m.; in the main Hall, to 5:30 p.m., $10 per person, royal Canadian Legion, br. 121, 4 Veterans Way, 519-623-9584, galtlegion@rogers.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 KiTCHeNer Maintaining Independence and Mobility
register by Friday, Feb. 22: Learn about the many mobility devices available to help you; presented by Ontario Home Health, 2 to 3 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Cambridge ‘5’ Senses Gala
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., deafblindontario.com/, 855-340-3267 ext. 234, s.marren@ deafblindontario.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 KiTCHeNer Bowl for Kids Sake 2019 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., waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/bowl-for-kids-sake/, 519-745-0180 ext. 203, kelley.ross@ bbbswr.org
LOOKING AHEAD Cambridge Tea With Old Bags — March 2
400-plus gently used, new vintage, oneof-a-kind, and branded purses, bags, wallets, luggage and more, available to support Centre of Hope, a special needs school in guatemala; tea and refreshments served, 1 to 4 p.m., free, Trillium United Church, 450 King St. E., vthielking@gmail.com
Quarter Auction — March 2
Select a numbered paddle: $5 per paddle; auction items put up for bid at 1, 2, 3 or 4 quarters; if you bid and your number is called, you win the prize; 10 vendors: bid or purchase items; doors open at 1 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m., free, St. James anglican Church, 520 ellis rd. W., www.stjamesang.ca, 519-658-4547, office@stjamesang.ca
WAtERLOO Novel Attire: Chapter 2: Still Not Your Usual Fashion Show — March 2
Novel attire combines fashion, storytelling, music and laughs in an interactive production that features local small businesses; “fun, fashion, and perhaps a hint of madness” while raising funds for learningforhumanity.org, 2 to 4 p.m., $20; half qualifies as a charitable donation, glen acres baptist Church, 223 Hartwood ave., 519-745-3031, carol@seeingsquared.com
KiTCHeNer Zonta KW Celebrates International Women’s Day — March 4
Celebrate with witty writer-actresscomedian martha Chaves, a regular on CBC Radio’s “the Debate”; all proceeds donated to women’s charities; tickets: www.zontakw.org/events/internationalwomens-day-with-martha-chaves65-per-ticket, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., $65, bingemans, 425 bingemans Centre dr., www.zontakw.org/iwd, 519-616-1500, zontakwpr@gmail.com
Gardening SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 KiTCHeNer Seedy Saturday
Have your questions answered by master gardeners, learn about seed diversity and heritage seeds at the Seed exchange, attend a variety of lectures with guest speakers, or shop for your spring gardening needs; no registration, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free, Kitchener Public Library, Central branch, 85 Queen St. n., www.kpl.org, 519-743-7502, askus@kpl.org
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 ayr North Dumfries Garden Club
Learn about xeriscaping; save water, time and reduce garden maintenance costs; Master Gardener, Karen Sciuk shares her experience; meet and greet: 7 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m.; guests and members welcome; 2019 memberships available: $5, to 8:30 p.m., free, ayr Firehall, 501 Scott St., ayrhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
Health FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 eLmira The Great Brain Workout
dispel some negative myths about aging; learn how to maintain cognitive and physical health; bring runners, your brain, a smile, and a sense of humour as we put your brain to work; Fridays to June 21; 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon, $4 with membership to Woolwich Seniors’ Centre, $8 without, Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder St. S., bodymindandmovementprogram.com/ home/, 519-998-3024, thegreatbrainworkout@gmail.com
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 KiTCHeNer 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., 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., akbc.ca/k-w, 226-486-2417, info@akbc.ca
Kids stuff FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 WAtERLOO Tots at Play Preschool Drop-In
Unleash the kids with toys galore; unrestricted floor space allows for tons of creative play and action games suitable for newborn to six years; mondays and Fridays to april 15; caregivers must supervise children at all times, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $5.50 family (up to four children) or $49.50 for 10 visits, bechtel Park, 185 Bridge St. W., www.waterloo. ca/preschool, 519-886-1177 ext. 27280, dawn.tozer@waterloo.ca
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Cambridge Maker Mondays
Register by Saturday, Feb. 23: Spring is (eventually) on the way, so let’s create and recreate your T-shirts; vinyl lettering, designs, fabric paint and more will be available, just bring your own tee; registration required, 4 to 5:30 p.m., free, idea exchange | Clemens mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., ideaexchange.org/ programs/event/maker-mondays-3, 519-740-6294
Luncheons and dinners WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 KiTCHeNer 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., www.highlandbaptist.ca, 519-745-9461, office@highlandbaptist.ca
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 nEW HAMBURG Friday Night Dinner
Roast pork dinner with dessert and coffee; one sitting, 6 to 7 p.m., advance tickets $15, Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 532, 65 Boullee St., 519-662-3770, smiley6696@bell.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 badeN Aldaview Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Help raise money for a new accessible van for aldaview residents and program participants; silent auction, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., $5, minimum donation, Wilmot recreation Complex, 1291 Nafziger rd., 519-740-6435, sanangsud@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Cambridge Preston Legion Breakfast
Fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea or juice, 8 to 11 a.m., $7; $2 child, nine and under, royal Canadian Legion, Br. 126, 334 Westminster Dr. n., 519-653-6810, myraplantz@hotmail.com
Open houses and reunions TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 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, contact@cambridgegrandrivertoastmasters.com
Sales and bazaars SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 KiTCHeNer Used Book Sale
Help yourself to a wide selection of books for your reading pleasure; enter Church by front entrance, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., free-will donation appreciated, Christ The King United Church, 167 thaler Ave., ctking.ca, 519-748-6208, christtheking@outlook.com
School events THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 WAtERLOO Grade 10 Family Night
If you’re planning to attend university, you and your parents are invited to learn what you can do now to prepare, the application process and financing; academic and student services booths, 6 to 7 p.m.; presentations/questions, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, University of Waterloo, Humanities Theatre, 200 University ave. W., uwaterloo.ca/future-students/grade10-family-night, 519-888-4567 ext. 47569, liaison@uwaterloo.ca
Slide shows THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 WAtERLOO Hungary and the Czech Republic
Slide show in support of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society with Les toth, 7:30 to 9 p.m., $3, Luther Village on the Park, 139 Father david bauer dr., 519-743-7655