Every Thursday from July 3 to August 28
The Hangout at Grant’s Cafe – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
Support local, grow your business, and connect with the community. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Outspoken Presents: Your Voice Matters In Your Community
Monday, June 12
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
3rd Floor Training Room, 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
The KW Habilitation Outspoken Group is having speakers Amy Ross and Dave Steffler present at this exciting self-advocacy event. Amy Ross is from the Accessibility Advisory Committee Region of Waterloo and Dave Steffler is from Grand River Transit. This will be a great opportunity to learn and connect. Sign up on the KW Hab shop to secure your spot today!
Health & Wellness Fair
Thursday, June 5
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE
KW Habilitation – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
There will be many vendors at this year’s Health Fair including Sports for Special Athletes, YMCA, Silver Cross, Our Farm just to name a few. There will also be some fun activities like Chair Yoga and Indi Head Massages that you can join in on. There will be a performance by the Crescendo Choir as well as a Tae Kwan Do demonstration. If you are lucky, you might even walk away with a raffle prize! Come connect with local organizations, learn about healthy living options, and enjoy activities that focus on wellness in all forms.
Belongathon
Saturday, June 7
FREE
Karis Disability Services – 26 Peppler Dr. Waterloo
The Belongathon event by Karis Disability Services invites caring community members like you to join them to raise awareness and support for people with developmental disabilities in Canada and around the world. The day will consist of a 2.6km walk along the Spurline Trail, followed by a free BBQ lunch, ice cream and some fun activities. There is no cost to participate. Make sure you arrive in time for check-in so you can get signed up.
Community RAP Feast
Monday, June 2
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FREE
Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener
Come together for an afternoon of food, connection and community. This Community Feast hosted by the Reconciliation Action Partnership. Meet the new staff and enjoy a meal together. Get an update on the Reconciliation Action Partnership’s strategic plan. Then circle up for the Red Tail Drum Group. You will also have an opportunity to cast your vote for the new “Every Child Matters” GRT Bus wrap design.
Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition
Wednesday, June 4
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Main Library – 35 Albert St. Waterloo
Take part in a thrilling race around Uptown Waterloo in the Waterloo Quest: Seagram Edition! Participants will be challenged to solve clues, find hidden messages, and crack riddles all about the historic Seagram Distillery and its connected businesses. Will you and your team rise to the challenge?
Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Friday, June 6
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre Pavilion – 101 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo
Calling all curious minds! Join us for an informative presentation and lecture series on a wide range of themes and topics, including health resources and general interest. This week’s speaker will be Brian Hill, Indigenous Initiative – Advocate, City of Waterloo. After Brian speaks, there will be a question and answer period to finish off the session.
The Art of Letting Go
Saturday, June 7
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
$45
The Hangout at Grant’s Café – 99 Ottawa St. S, Kitchener
Pour, tilt, and create in this fun instructor-led class! Sip on delicious mocktails. Make three unique pieces using vibrant colors and mesmerizing techniques. Hosted by Dana Applebaum.
Erick Traplin Day
Sunday, June 8
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FREE
Carl Zehr Square – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
Join us for a fun-filled day as we celebrate the incredible Erick Traplin and his over 35-year career bringing joy to families across the region! Enjoy the live entertainment, roaming performers, face painting, balloon artist, sidewalk chalk, inflatable games, food trucks and more! Of course Erick Traplin himself will be performing as well!
Seat at the Table Feedback Fairs
The City of Kitchener is looking for feedback on how you engage with their programs, services and events. They will be having four Feedback Fairs at four different locations where participants can share their experiences, their vision for the future and offer ideas on how to remove barriers to participation.
You can stay as long or as short as you like. There will be free snacks and beverages available, a kid’s colouring station, and you can enter your name into a draw for a $100 Kitchener Market Gift Basket. Your feedback will help inform the Community Engagement Policies that directs how the City engages with its residents. Help shape and improve the future of the very city you live in!
Monday, June 2
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Victoria Hills Community Centre – 10 Chopin Dr. Kitchener
Tuesday, June 3
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Huron Community Centre – 80 Tartan Ave. Kitchener
Wednesday, June 4
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stanley Park Community Centre – 505 Franklin St. N, Kitchener
Thursday, June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Kitchener City Hall – 200 King St. W, Kitchener
