Neighbourhood Welcome Party
Thursday, October 2
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
The Hangout is having it’s Grand Opening with a Neighbourhood Welcome Party! There will be popcorn, cotton candy, cookies, hot and cold drinks and BBQ hotdogs. Enjoy music by Erick Traplin and Sandy MacDonald. Play some fun games and you might even win a prize. You can also create your own unique mug at the mug decorating workshop! Stick around and you can snap photos with Ranger Tex from the Kitchener Rangers! The best part is everything is totally free! The City of Kitchener has given us a Lovemyhood Matching Grant so that we can party and celebrate this awesome community at no cost to you.
Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday, October 2 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (suggested arrival 8:30 AM). There is free parking available at 85 Ottawa Street South and 124 Sydney Street South. See you there!
Paint Night at The Brewhouse
Monday, Sept 29
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
$35
The Canadian Brewhouse – 2960 Kingsway Dr. Unit P004, Kitchener
Unleash your creative side with a paintbrush in hand and a canvas in front of you. Our artist will guide you from start to finish in creating a beautiful masterpiece. Take home as a lasting memory of your paint and sip night out. No experience is required and all equipment is included! This is a great way to enjoy a relaxed, fun and creative night out with friends.
MMIWG2S Art Memorial Installation
Friday, October 3
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FREE
Southwest Library – 100 Rosenberg Way, Kitchener
We will recognize and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, and Girls (MMIWG2S) through a grassroots art installation that will serve as a memorial to them; and for settlers to learn the true history of Turtle Island, now known as Canada. All are invited to participate in a welcome, followed by a drumming circle led by Kelly Welch. After the Circle, join us for light refreshments in our programming space, the Ka’nikonhrí:yo Nikanak’tó:ten Room.
Oktoberfest Family Breakfast
Saturday, October 4
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
FREE
Bingemans – 425 Bingemans Centre Dr. Kitchener
This free, family-friendly tradition welcomes over 2500 guests each year. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, fruit and apple cider – plus live music, face painting, and festive fun for all ages. Bring your family, bring your friends – everyone’s welcome at the table.
Do you have an idea that would make your neighbourhood beautiful, bring neighbours together, or improve safety, accessibility or mobility? If you live in Kitchener, you can make it happen with the Lovemyhood matching grant! You could use it for park benches, a painted crosswalk, trail enhancements, a street party and more! You can get up to $30,000 to spend on whatever cool idea you can think of to improve your neighbourhood.
The money that is given by the City can be matched by you and your neighbours with donations, volunteer hours or borrowed equipment. Learn how to write a LoveMyHood matching grant application at a free hands-on workshop.
Lovemyhood Grant Writing Workshops
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 30 – Kingsdale Community Centre
Thursday, October 2- Huron Community Centre
Thursday, October 9 – Forest Heights Community Centre
So what are you waiting for? Get your neighbours together, get your idea going and show your hood some love!