Your community events this week
TOP TALENT AT WATERLOO’S BUSKER CARNIVAL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
Full Bellies. Happy Hearts. 1/2 Million Meal Challenge
WHEN: 12 a.m. — 11:30 p.m. WHERE: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, 50 Alpine Ct., Kitchener CONTACT: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, marketing@thefoodbank.ca, https://www.thefoodbank.ca/ full-bellies/ COST: Donate today
This summer, thousands of kids won’t have the comfort of knowing where their next meal will come from. The safety net of school programs providing breakfast, lunch and snacks will be gone. Our goal is to raise 500,000 meals by Aug. 31
Canadian Singles Championships: Lawn Bowling
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. WHERE: Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club, 600 Heritage Dr., Kitchener CONTACT: Joshua Cameron, 226-791-5079, jgmcameron@gmail.com, https://heritagegreens.ca/ COST: Free
Hosted by Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club; situated next to Lyle Hallman Swimming Pool; lots of free parking; no cost for spectators; licensed bar
Save a Life, Win an Echo Dot
WHEN: 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. WHERE: K-W Blood Donor Centre, 94 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo CONTACT: Rachael Henderson, 888-236-6283, rachael.henderson@blood.ca, https://www.facebook.com/events/487709935297806/ COST: Free
Give blood throughout August and have the opportunity to enter into a draw to win an Echo Dot. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m; Friday and Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
Community Market
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. WHERE: K-W Habilitation, 99 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener CONTACT: Margie McLean, 519-7446307, mmclean@kwhab.ca, https:// www.kwhab.ca/services/communitysupports/our-farm/ COST: Free admission Please join us every Wednesday to Oct. 9 for fresh, locally grown produce, homemade crafts, artwork, food truck, baking and more
Summer Colours Closing Reception: The Wild Side
WHEN: 4 p.m. — 6 p.m. WHERE: Homer Watson House and Gallery, 1754 Old Mill Rd., Kitchener CONTACT: Lindsay Harant, 226-868-4017, marketing.assistant@homerwatson.on.ca, https://www.homerwatson.on.ca/ COST: Free Summer Colours is an event that the gallery puts on each year. It features artwork from our summer campers, as well as light refreshments, activities, and door prizes
Cruizin’ At The Pond Classic Car Show WHEN: 5 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Cruizin’ at the Pond, 60 Foundry St., Baden CONTACT: Ron Weber, 519-634-8902, ronmarweber@yahoo.ca COST: Free Presenting 250 antique and classic automobiles, prizes, music, barbecue, ice cream truck, 50-50 draw and the Wilmot Summer Market
Rockin’ It at Rockway
WHEN: 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. WHERE: Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener CONTACT: Rockway Community Centre, 519741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca, https://www.kitchener.ca/en/in-yourneighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx COST: $5 donation
Come join us where music happens, rain or shine. Food and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Open Conversations
WHEN: 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. WHERE: KitchenerWaterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener CONTACT: Terrina Reitzel, 519579-5860, mail@kwag.on.ca, https:// kwag.ca/upcoming-programsevents?event_type=7 COST: Free Insightful conversation inspired by Jenn E. Norton’s exhibition, Slipstream, as dancer Katie Ewald hosts the Open Conversations with special guests; features Jenn E. Norton
Camp Out
WHEN: 8 p.m. — 10 p.m. WHERE: Waterloo Public Library, Harper Branch, 500 Fischer-Hallman Rd. N., Waterloo CONTACT: Waterloo Public Library, 519-886-1310, shall@wpl.ca, https://www.wpl.ca/ COST: Free
Camp Jamboree with games and activities: 8 to 9 p.m.; star gazing with giant telescopes, plus campfire songs and stories: 9 to 10 p.m.; all welcome
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
Free Developmental Screening Clinic WHEN: 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. WHERE: Monarch House, 630 Weber St. N., Suite 204, Waterloo CONTACT: Shawna Fleming, 519-514-5770, sfleming@monarchhouse.ca, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ free-developmental-screening-clinicmonarch-house-registration-58541273525 COST: Free, please register
Free developmental screening clinics for families concerned about their child’s development. The screenings include information on a child’s speech and language skills, motor skills and problemsolving skills
Horseshoes
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. — 11 a.m. WHERE: Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener CONTACT: Rockway Community Centre, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca, https://www.kitchener.ca/en/in-yourneighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx COST: Free
Come play a friendly game of horseshoes. This is not just for men, get off the couch and enjoy some fresh air and fun with new friends. Tuesdays and Thursdays, to Oct. 31
Polercise with Urban Poles
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener CONTACT: 519-741-2507 COST: drop-in; $6.23 for 55-plus Registration required; gain strength and stability through exercise and walking to music, outside weather permitting; with certified instructor; equipment provided
Movie Screening: Aphasia: The Movie — Hope is a Four Letter Word
WHEN: 3 p.m. — 5 p.m. WHERE: Koinonia Christian Fellowship, 850 Sawmill Rd., Bloomingdale CONTACT: Shawna Fleming, sfleming@monarchhouse.ca COST: Free Hosted by Monarch House. Join us to learn more about Aphasia, meet others in the community and enjoy a movie and light snacks. For more information contact 519-514-5770 Free Beginner Mandarin Class for Children WHEN: 6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo CONTACT: Joseph Wang, firststepmandarin@gmail.com COST: Cash donations for Food4Kids Waterloo Wellington appreciated
Register your child for our fun and free demo class where your child will learn some of the basics of Mandarin, including tones and numbers. For ages six to 12. Register at http://Firststepmandarin.com/august-demo?record
Castle Concert Series: Festival City Big Band WHEN: 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. WHERE: Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder’s Rd. W., Baden CONTACT: castle.kilbride@wilmot.ca, castle.kilbride@wilmot.ca, https:// www.wilmot.ca/en/living-here/Eventsand-Exhibits.aspx COST: Admission by donation
Thursday evenings, bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music on the front lawn. Weather permitting
Sunset Sessions in Goudies Lane WHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Kitchener BIA, 54 Queen St. S., Kitchener CONTACT: Downtown Kitchener BIA COST: Free
Intimate and eclectic concert series now in Goudies Lane on most Thursdays at sundown. For schedule, visit https:// allevents.in/kitchener/sunset-sessionsin-goudies-lane/200017475756231
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
Save a Life; Win a Keg Gift Card WHEN: 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. WHERE: K-W Blood Donor Centre, 94 Bridgeport Rd. E., Waterloo CONTACT: Rachael Henderson, 1-888-236-6283, rachael.henderson@blood.ca, http://www.blood.ca COST: Free
Pop by the Waterloo Blood Donation Centre over the Civic Holiday long weekend; enter for a chance to win a gift card to The Keg; in the summer, their national inventory levels sometimes experience a decline on hand
X-Camera Speaker Series: Charting (Im) Probabilities
WHEN: 12 p.m. — 1 p.m. WHERE: Fresh Ground Cafe, 256 King St. E., Kitchener CONTACT: Isabella Stefanescu, 519-5763338, info@interartsmatrix.ca, https:// www.interartsmatrix.ca/media/events/ xcamera-lauradedecker.pdf COST: Free Presented by Inter Arts Matrix: Laura De Decker is a Waterloo artist who uses computer programming and mathematics, with quantum physics as inspiration, to create large-scale prints, video, and virtual reality artworks
STEAM Fridays: Brain Waves Scavenger Hunt WHEN: 10:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. WHERE: TheMuseum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener CONTACT: Shannon Godelie, shannon.godelie@themuseum.ca, https://themuseum.ca/events/steam-fridays-brainwaves-scavenger-hunt/ COST: $9.95$13.95
Learn all about your brain and how it works by finding our special sign. And, if you finish the hunt, you’ll even earn a
Brain Badge. Runs at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Art Market & Duels: A Final Fridays Special Event
WHEN: 6 p.m. — 9 p.m. WHERE: Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St. S., Waterloo CONTACT: Erin Applebee, 519-747-6283, erin.applebee@waterloo.ca, https:// www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/finalfridays.aspx COST: Free
Art Market brings 10 to 15 vendors to showcase and sell their handcrafted work to the public, 6-9 p.m. On the last Friday, from May to August, artists and makers face off for duels, 7-9 p.m. This month: Movie Soundtracks with Rufus John & Ryan Allen
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
Euchre Meetup
WHEN: 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. WHERE: Idea Exchange | Clemens Mill Library, 50 Saginaw Pkwy., Cambridge CONTACT:
519-740-6294, https://ideaexchange.org/programs-events COST: Free
Drop-in for a game of cards and socializing. Cards and score sheets provided; for ages 16-plus
Virtual Reality Drop-In
WHEN: 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. WHERE: Idea Exchange | Old Post Office, 12 Water St. S., Cambridge CONTACT: 226-218-5311, https://ideaexchange.org/
programs-events COST: Free
Go on a virtual safari, try the job simulator, or slash along to the beats of your favourite song; for all ages
Explore Play Learn for Families
WHEN: 11 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. WHERE: Waterloo Public Library, 35 Albert St., Waterloo CONTACT: Waterloo Public Library — Main Library, 519-8861310, shall@wpl.ca, http://www.wpl.ca COST: Free Stories, songs, crafts, and sometimes special guests too. Drop in on Saturdays with the whole family and start your weekend off right
Author Afternoons: Trevor Waurechen
WHEN: 1 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Visitor and Heritage Information Centre, 10 Father David Bauer Dr., Waterloo CONTACT: Visitor and Heritage Information Centre, 519-885-2297, visitorinfo@waterloo.ca, https://www.waterloo.ca/
en/things-to-do/all-city-events.aspx COST: Free Join local cartoonist and fine artist, Trevor Waurechen, for a reading and discussion of his literary graphic novel “There’s Always Another Friday.” Trevor’s comics available for purchase
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Students’ Welcome Barbecue
WHEN: 2 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Victoria Park, pavilion, 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener CONTACT: Sam Academe, 343-777-6259, https://www.healingstream.org COST: Free
Music, food, drinks and information on resources in the community
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Wellesley Blood Donation Event
WHEN: 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. WHERE: Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf St., Wellesley CONTACT: Rachael Henderson, rachael.henderson@blood.ca COST: Free
Save a life by donating blood; make donating blood a part of your long weekend plans; book
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
appointment at http://www.blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283
Show and Shine Classic Car Mondays WHEN: 6 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Shops at Highland and Westmount, PartSource parking lot, 563 Highland Rd. W., Kitchener CONTACT: Shamar Brown, 226-581-4079 COST: Free Monday nights in Kitchener just got a little more exciting. Join us for a blast from the past with unique classic and special-edition cars. Bring family and friends to this free, all-ages event, Mondays to Sept. 16
Bike Night In Kitchener
WHEN: 6 p.m. — 9 p.m. WHERE: Concordia Club, 429 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener CONTACT: Mark Benkovic, mark.benkovic@excelmtg.ca COST: Donations to local charities appreciated
Social for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. Everybody is welcome, whether you ride or not. Supporting a different charity each night
Darts
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener CONTACT: Rockway Community Center, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca, https://www.kitchener.ca/en/inyour-neighbourhood/rockway-centre.aspx COST: Free; Group Card required Play darts with us; all skill levels welcome in this coed group; Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Sept. to May; Group Card cost: $15.61 for 55-plus, valid Sept. 1 to Aug. 31 For more listings or to sign up for our weekly events newsletter, go to http://www.therecord.com/