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February 18, 2026: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

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Colourful stars bursts of pink yellow and green. Text reads "Outspoken Presents: Actions Speak Lourder Than Words with Michael Jacques"Actions Speak Louder Than Words with Michael Jacques
Thursday, February 26
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
KW Habilitation (1st Floor Bullas Hall) – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener

Join KW Habilitation’s Outspoken Group for another great event in their speaker series. Michael Jacques is an author, activist, man with autism and an intellectual disability. Michael will be speaking about the ways inclusion can help everyone and will share personal stories about how he has used his voice. He will also share how you can use your voice to talk about the things that are important to you. All all welcome!

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A person painting on a white canvas.Dreamy Oil-Pastel Landscapes
Sunday, March 1
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE
KW Art Gallery – 101 Queen St. N, Kitchener

Guided by our talented Art Instructors, learners will explore new art techniques, play with materials, and create one-of-a-kind artworks together. Layer rich oil pastels to create misty bogs, glowing sunsets, or mysterious marshes. These landscapes will be full of life and imagination. There’s no better way to spend time with others than by imagining, creating, and making side-by-side.

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A drag queen with bold makeup wearing a blue sparkling dress. They are blowing round circles scattered through the air. There is a sign made of yellow lights that says "Bingo"Drag Bingo Brunch
Sunday, March 1
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$17.31
Abe Erb – 15 King St. S, Waterloo

Get ready for a hilarious, high-energy afternoon of Drag Bingo Brunch hosted by none other than Crystal Quartz. Your shimmering host will be serving big laughs, bold looks, and nonstop fun! This event will not include adult toys or novelty items as prizes, making it perfect for a lighter, feel-good brunch atmosphere.

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A person using a wheelchair with a red ball in their hand. It looks like they are going to bowl the ball on the ground There are several blue and balls bunched together on the ground in front of the person near a single white ball.Free Bocce
Saturday, February 28
10:00 AM – 11:20 AM or
12:30 PM – 1:50 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex – 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo

This is a fun try-it session where you’ll learn the basics of how to play boccia – an indoor sport similar to curling or lawn bowling, played indoors! After learning how to play you will participate in a friendly game!

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Connections

Two people smiling. One has their arm around the other.Better Together Speed Dating
Saturday, February 28
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Extend-A-Family – 91 Moore Ave. Kitchener

Looking for a date? Join Extend-A-Family at their Better Together Speed Dating Social, where you can meet potential romantic partners in an inclusive and fun setting. Enjoy a casual setting as you get to know other people. Spark new connections. Create the beginnings of a bond. Find a lifetime love or a fantastic friend.

Extend-A-Family is an inclusive and welcoming space. The event is opened to all adults with a disability and is inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations. All are welcome!

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