KW Habilitation’s Career Compass offers courses and personalized tutoring for people with developmental disabilities to build skills essential for finding meaningful employment. Their Leg Up! to Retail course covers customer service, point of sales, task management and more! When the course is complete, there will be a meeting to discuss the next steps of your employment goals, including opportunities to work with a Job Coach/Job Developer for ongoing support.
One on one tutoring is also available where you can work towards your own learning goals. Have the freedom to decide what areas you want to work on whether it’s using a computer, managing a calendar, handling money, it’s up to you! For more information you can email [email protected] or call 519 744 6307 extension 1252. Fall sessions are just about to start up. Start building your career today!
Kitchener Fire Open House
Saturday, September 20
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
FREE
Kitchener Fire Headquarters – 270 Strasburg Rd
Get Fired Up for some Fun! This day will be full of family fun, community spirit and of course some fire safety as well. There will be fire trucks and demonstrations, bouncy castles, and a climbing wall. Meet Kitchener Fire Mascot Sparky the dog and all his fire fighting friends. We would love it if you could bring a non-perishable food item for Food4Kids Waterloo Region as well.
Harvest Hoe Down
Friday, September 18
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$10 – $15
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market – 878 Weber St N, Woolwich
Grab your cowboy boots, dust off your hats, and join us for a rollicking night of country vibes and wild rides at the Harvest Hoedown! Get ready for a boot-stompin’, toe-tappin’ good time as we bring the spirit of the countryside to life. Enjoy live country music, line dancing, and the ultimate challenge of the mechanical bull! Take a selfie with live animals or play some trivia with a new round starting every 30 minutes. Get your tickets now and round up your friends for an unforgettable country experience!
Newcomers Info Night
Wednesday, September 17
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FREE
Central Library – 85 Queen St. N, Kitchener
Join the KW Multicultural Centre for an inclusive event designed to foster connection among newcomers, refugees, immigrants, and the community. New to the area or not—come vibe with us! Join newcomers and the community for a fun, inclusive event full of connection. With interpretation available in Arabic, Spanish, Tigrinya, and more, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on light refreshments and free prizes for the first 100 attendees. This event is free and open to all!
Fraud Prevention
Wednesday, September 17
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
FREE – Registration Required
Grand River Recreation Complex – 600 Heritage Dr. Kitchener
Learn how to keep your money and your bank account safe with this presentation from Waterloo Regional Police Services member, Detective Constable Heather Zschocke. Heather will highlight the most common scams and ways that fraudsters try to get your money. There will be time for a question and answer period after the presentation. Register for free at the link below.
Adult Crafternoon
Thursday, September 18
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FREE
McCormick Library – 500 Parkside Dr. Waterloo
Enjoy a relaxing and creative time each week while crafting and connecting with others. Each session features a fun project, like felt flowers, candle making, or Sharpie watercolours. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a welcoming space to socialize and get crafty
Royal Medieval Faire
Saturday, September 20
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
$10 (Cash only)
Waterloo Park West Side (Westmount Entrance)
Huzzah and welcome to the 28th Royal Medieval Faire! This year King Bertram & Queen Charlotte are hosting the fair to honour the 27th wedding anniversary of their daughter Princess Pamela & Sir Sean of Guildford. Many guests have been invited and the royal court looks forward to seeing you all there to celebrate and enjoy the food, vendors & many performers they have planned. Parking is available beside the skate park or across the street at Waterloo Memorial Recreational Complex.
Lumen Festival
Saturday, September 20
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FREE
Waterloo Public Square – 75 King St. S Waterloo
Explore Uptown Waterloo like never before! Lumen is an immersive festival celebrating light, art and technology. The event features the work of artists as they explore the interplay of light through art and technology in installations located throughout Uptown Waterloo. Come join the fantastical sights of the Lumen Festival!
All That Worldly Jazz Festival
Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21
Various Times
FREE
Various locations in St. Jacob’s Village
Neruda Arts presents this free musical event celebrating Jazz Music in many cultural flavours. This three day festival takes place in the village of St. Jacob’s at several different venues near King St. and Cedar St. Come and enjoy this celebration of arts, culture and community.