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Arts events SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Kitchener From Sap to Syrup
We’re boiling sap and making delicious things from maple syrup; find out about this important early spring activity and taste some maple cake; no registration required; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; children ages four and under admitted free, $6, $5 senior/ student, $4 child (five to 12), $15 family plus hSt, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., www.schneiderhaus.ca, 519-748-1914 ext. 3647
Kitchener Comic Con 2018
An event that celebrates the wonderfulness of all things that are comic book related; to March 4, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., free, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St. W., events@kitchenercomiccon.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Kitchener Filmnachmittag
Featuring “Hubertusjagd”; 2 p.m. free, Schwaben club, 1668 King St. e., 519-742-7979
Classics TUESDAY, MARCH 6 WAterloo Noon Hour Concert
Featuring Jerzy Kaplanek (violin) and Leopoldo Erice (piano); 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
Concerts WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 WAterloo UW Noon Hour Concert
Sunabacka: louis riel’s Dream; featuring the 25-minute piece “Mama’s Painting: louis riel’s Dream” by Dr. Karen Sunabacka, inspired by an unfinished collection of paintings by her Métis grandmother lenore clouston titled “louis riel’s Dream”; uwaterloo.ca/music/events, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, 140 Westmount rd. n., music@uwaterloo.ca
Donations WAterloo region 37th Annual Heifer Sale Raises Over $209,000 for MCC
During the annual heifer sale held in listowel, over $209,000 was raised through the sale of 98 donated heifers, miscellaneous items and cash donations, in support of the work of Mennonite central committee
Events WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Kitchener Call for Nominations: Volunteer Impact Awards 2018
nominations to recognize an individual, youth, neighbour, organization, program partner or group in one of 11 award categories; online nomination form at www.volunteerkw.ca; nomination deadline: March 4, Volunteer Action centre of Kitchener, Waterloo and Area, 151 Frederick St., suite 500, 519-742-8610, dianne@volunteerkw.ca
Edna Staebler Research Fellow Lecture
“A church of Many nations: german lutheran immigration to Waterloo county, 1945 to 1960s”; lecture presented by Elliot Worsfold, the 2017 Edna Staebler research Fellow; sponsored by Friends of the Joseph Schneider haus; schneiderhaus.ca, 7 to 9 p.m., admission by donation, Schneider haus, 466 Queen St. S., 519-742-7752, abettschen@regionofwaterloo.ca
NEW HaMbUrG Nith Valley Ecoboosters
concerned about the environment and potential effects of climate change; interested in learning more and working with others to make a difference; for more information, contact nvecoboosters@gmail.com or 519-662-9372, 7 to 9 p.m., free, Zion United Church, 215 Peel St.
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 cAMbriDge Ranked Ballot Roadshow
An interactive, fun and educational evening about transforming local democracy; speakers: learn about ranked ballots and the positive impact that voting reform can have on campaign civility, diverse representation and fair results; www.unlockdemocracy.ca/roadshow; in bowman room, 7 p.m. free, cambridge city hall, 50 Dickson St., dave@pigeonhat.ca
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 WAterloo The Annual International Development Conference
“childhood: exploring rights and resilience”: explores children’s rights in a global context and offers perspectives from speakers from the red cross, hope for the Sold, and the Waterloo Aboriginal education centre; lunch and refreshments provided; indevconference.com, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15, centre for international governance innovation (CIGI), 67 Erb St. W., indevconference@gmail.com
Mennonites and the Media: Telling Mennonite Stories Today
David Weaver-Zercher in a panel discussion with Sherri Klassen, Katie Steckly, Sam Steiner, Johnny Wideman; moderator: Marlene epp; challenges of telling Mennonite stories; how to respond when “non-Menno media” gets it wrong; uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/bechtel-lectureanabaptist-mennonite-studies, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, Conrad Grebel University college, 140 Westmount rd. n., birgit. moscinski@uwaterloo.ca
brESLaU Canadian Women in Aviation Winged Warriors Launch
Kick off international Women’s Day; a celebration of women in aviation with keynote speakers and networking with aviation professionals; www.wwfc.ca/ winged-warriors-launch, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free, Waterloo-Wellington Flight centre, 4881 Fountain St. N., 519-648-2213, crose@wwfc.ca
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 cAMbriDge Celebrate International Women’s Day
Soroptimist international of cambridge Progressive Street Mob Queen’s Square to city hall; register individually, with family and friends, or with a ready-made team; www.soroptimistcambridge.wordpress.com; 12 to 1 p.m., free, cambridge city hall, 50 Dickson St., 519-498-1442, sicambridge@soroptimist.net
MONDAY, MARCH 5 cAMbriDge Fireside Chatting
You’re invited to an informal drop-in gathering each Monday morning for coffee and tea around the fireplace in the Mary clemens room; all welcome, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, Saint Luke’s United Church, 1620 Franklin blvd., 519-658-2351
WAterloo We Are Turning 20
University of Waterloo Weather Station co-ordinator Frank Seglenieks with presentation recalling how it all got started, the hurdles to overcome, what trends seen in the data, and what they learned along the way; time for questions; reception to follow; in room DC 1302; register for free tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/ uw-weather-station-20th-anniversarycelebration-tickets-43254702981, 6 p.m. University of Waterloo, William G. Davis Centre, 200 University ave. W.
Fitness and sports WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Kitchener Yoga in the Gallery
Yoga instructor Kari lutz guides the session of gentle stretching, breathing and cleansing the soul; last Wednesday of month; drop in and pay what you can; to June 27, 3 to 4 p.m., free, Homer Watson house and gallery, 1754 old Mill rd., 519-748-4377
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 cAMbriDge Master League Baseball Fantasy Sports League
Meet with fellow baseball fans and take part in their second annual Master League baseball (MLb) Fantasy Draft; access to their mobile laptop lab, iPads and Wi-Fi; for ages 14-plus, 5:30 to 8 p.m., free, idea exchange | clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., 519-740-6294, events@ideaexchange.org
For seniors WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Kitchener Polercise with Activator Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; suitable for hip, knee and respiratory conditions; Wednesdays to March 28; register at breithaupt Centre or rockway community centre, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., $6.10 for 55-plus, breithaupt centre, 350 Margaret Ave., 519-741-2502
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Kitchener Polercise with Activator Poles
registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music; suitable for hip, knee and respiratory conditions: at rockway community centre: Mondays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; may register at either rockway community centre or breithaupt centre; to March 29, $6.10 for 55-plus, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507
Falls Prevention Series
registration required; six-week free program to reduce your risk of falling with integrated gentle movements for all levels; topics include nutrition, building balance, bone health and more; call community Support connections — Meals on Wheels and More for details; Mondays, tuesdays and thursdays, to March 30; communitysupportconnections.org, 1:30 to 3 p.m., free, Salvation Army Kitchener community church, 75 tillsley Dr., 519-772-8787 ext. 228, jennm@cscmow.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 cAMbriDge Seniors’ Drop In Mixed Curling
beginners welcome; two draws: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Fridays to April 6, $11 per draw, galt curling club, 1610 Dunbar rd., 519-622-3843, kerrymac45@gmail.com
MONDAY, MARCH 5 Kitchener Monday Movie Matinées
come join us at rockway centre on the first and last Monday of every month for a feature film on our large screen; bring your own snacks; call rockway for a list of upcoming films, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $2, rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., 519-741-2507
Fundraisers WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Kitchener National Cupcake Day
to support the Kitchener-Waterloo humane Society; come into the centre and enjoy a delicious cupcake; 100 per cent of the proceeds goes towards the animals in their care; let’s ‘bake’ a difference together; www.kwhumane.com/ cupcake; to March 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $3 donation or more, Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society, 250 riverbend Dr., 519-745-5615 ext. 254, cristina.strub@awasco.ca
Rock and Bowl for Kids Sake
big brothers big Sisters of Waterloo region’s fundraising event; presented by tim hortons; bowling, pizza, while making a difference in the lives of local youth; waterloo.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/event/bowl-kids-sake; to March 10, 11 a.m. each team member collects minimum $100 in pledges, bingemans Kingpin bowlounge, 425 bingemans Centre Dr., 519-745-0180 ext. 203, kierra.young@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Kitchener Waterloo Region International Women’s Day Celebration Brunch
reservations required; in support of Women’s crisis Services and Shore Centre, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $60; table of eight, $300; half table of four, $200, Unifor Union Hall Local 1106, 600 Wabanaki Dr., 226-505-0198, recordingsecretary4304@gmail.com
cAMbriDge Night of Fantastical Feats: Night Circus
Supports cambridge Art galleries; highlights many local talents and restaurants; entertainment includes: fire throwers, belly dancing, comedians, mystics, muses, escape room, disc jockey ocho, tattoo fixation station, Lucky Libations Wall, live reptiles; food and drink tickets available; for persons 19 years old and over; ideaexchange.org, 8 p.m. $50; artist/student $40, idea exchange | Queen’s Square gallery, 1 north Sq., 519-621-0460 ext. 187, jtupling@ideaexchange.org
LOOKING AHEAD Kitchener Artilicious — March 8
on World Kidney Day; hosted by the Waterloo-Wellington and District chapter of the Kidney Foundation of canada; participants go from local restaurants, to local microbreweries/wineries and local artisans’ offerings all under one roof; entertainment, door prizes, silent auction; ticket includes one bottle of water and all food samples; with adult ticket includes three tickets for beer/wine samples; www.kidney.on.ca/waterloowellington, 6 to 9 p.m., $30 in advance; $35 at door; youth, 13 to 18, $10, Kitchener Market, 300 King St. E., 519-722-8066, tbabineau@kidney.on.ca
WAterloo Fashion for Change — March 10
charity fashion show with a modern twist to fashion runways by incorporating dance into each fashion scene; all proceeds benefit WE charities “WE Village” campaign to sponsor the wartorn village of Moyamba, Sierra leone; two shows: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; in hagey hall theatre; www.fashionforchange.ca, $25, University of Waterloo, 200 University ave. W., jessicajzhu1@gmail.com
Gardening SATURDAY, MARCH 3 cAMbriDge Seedy Saturday: Rare Charitable Research Reserve
Swap and exchange seeds; find seed varieties that other seed savers are sharing, meet fellow gardeners and like-minded individuals; for first-time gardener or seasoned expert; bring small, well-marked packets of vegetable, herb, flower and native seeds; www.raresites, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free, rare ECO Centre, 768 blair rd., 519-650-9336 ext. 115, taryn.jarvis@raresites.org
Health MONDAY, MARCH 5 Kitchener Stethoscope Series
Presented by McMaster University Michael g. Degroote School of Medicine, Waterloo regional campus; K-W medical students bring knowledge to the community in the lecture series; second floor; stethoscopeserieskw2018.eventbrite.com, 6 to 7 p.m., free, McMaster University, Waterloo regional Campus, 10b Victoria St. S., 519-885-5426 ext. 21112, wrcinfo@mcmaster.ca TUESDAY, MARCH 6
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., 519-568-7655, anitann88@gmail.com
Kids stuff WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 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, MARCH 3 Kitchener Tiger In The Well
Presented by the K-W Symphony; doors open 30 minutes before the concert and children and parents can participate in music activities provided by Music for Young children; stay after the concert to meet the performers and their instruments; information and tickets at kwsymphony.ca/concerts/tiger-in-thewell, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $11, $13 adult, Waterloo region Museum and Doon heritage Village, 10 huron rd., 519-745-4711, patronservices@kwsymphony.on.ca
School events SUNDAY, MARCH 4 Kitchener K-W Syria United Fundraiser
A family friendly exhibition soccer tournament to raise money for the K-W Syria United soccer team; www.gofundme.com/kwsyriaunited, 4 to 6:30 p.m., donations, cameron heights collegiate institute, 301 charles St. e., kwsyriaunitedfundraiser@wpirg.org
Slide shows WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Kitchener Ethiopia
Slide show with Dolores Steffler in support of the gilbert and Sullivan Society, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $3, rockway centre, 1405 King St. e., 519-743-7655