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May 1st, 2023: What’s Happening in Your Neighbourhood?

Have you ever wondered what’s happening in your neighbourhood?

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Looking to get out and about more now that the weather is starting to get warmer? Grand River Transit offers a free travel training program designed to teach people how to travel confidently and safely on transit.  Click the link below to learn more and to complete the online travel training request form.

Travel training – Grand River Transit (grt.ca)       Forms (regionofwaterloo.ca)

 

What did the board game eat for breakfast? – Scrabbled eggs!  If you enjoy playing games and socializing with friends, make sure to check out the newly added Coffee and Games dates at LEG Up!  There have been four new Wednesday afternoon events added for the month of May.  Click the link below for more information and to register on the KW Hab Shop before it’s too late!

3-Wednesday – KW Habilitation Shop

 

Come out and experience donkeys! The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is now open for summer!  They offer both open days and private guided tours of the sanctuary.  Be prepared to learn how to care for donkeys and to be charmed by these gentle animals.  Check out the link below for more details.

Summer Open Days Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) –  to see what’s happening at Breithaupt Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Chandler Mowat Community Centre

Click here – Activity search | Active Kitchener (activecommunities.com) – to see what’s happening at Country Hills Community Centre

 

There are plenty of ways to get out and about in Waterloo Region outside your neighbourhood association including:

 

Kitchener Job Fair

Monday May 1, 2023
11:00AM – 2:00PM
FREE
Virtual
Kitchener Job Fair – Kitchener Career Fair Tickets, Mon, May 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

Food Truck Frenzy

Monday May 1, 2023
4:30PM – 8:00PM
Various prices
Forest Hill United Church – 121 Westmount Road East, Kitchener, Ontario
(20+) Food Truck Frenzy! | Facebook

 

“White Right: Meeting the Enemy” Free Film Screening & Discussion

Monday May 1, 2023
6:30PM – 8:30PM
FREE
Princess Twin Cinemas – 46 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
“White Right: Meeting the Enemy” Free Film Screening & Discussion Tickets, Mon, 1 May 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Ole Cinco de Mayo Culinary Event

Friday May 5, 2023
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$103.80
1909 Culinary Academy – 5183 Trussler Road Ayr, Ontario
Olé Cinco de Mayo Culinary Event – May 5 Tickets, Fri, 5 May 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Spring Market

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00AM – 3:00PM
FREE
Catalyst 137 – 137 Glasgow Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Spring Market | Catalyst 137, 137 Glasgow St., Kitchener | To Do Canada

 

Youth Under the Rainbow: Colour You!

Saturday May 6, 2023
10:00AM – 11:30AM
FREE
44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, Ontario
Youth Under the Rainbow: Colour You! Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Summer Cocktails and Appetizers with PURE Spirit

Saturday May 6, 2023
6:00PM – 9:00PM
$115.84
1909 Culinary Academy – 5183 Trussler Road, Ayr, Ontario
Summer Cocktails and Appetizers with PURE Spirit – May 6 Tickets, Sat, 6 May 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Drag Bingo

Saturday May 6, 2023
6:30PM
$19.56
Revive Game Bar – 90 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
Drag Bingo Hosted by Crystal Quartz at Revive Game Bar Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

Yuk Yuks Comedy Night Fundraiser

Saturday May 6, 2023
8:00PM – 10:00PM
$40.00
Kingpin Bowlounge & Boston Pizza – 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
Yuk Yuks Comedy Night Fundraiser Tickets, Sat, 6 May 2023 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Healthy Hips Yoga with Iysha Nobes

Sunday May 7, 2023
9:30AM – 10:30AM
FREE
Conestoga Mall – 550 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario
SMM – Healthy Hips Yoga with Iysha Nobes Tickets, Sun, 7 May 2023 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

 

FURY Hot Sauce Making Class

Sunday May7, 2023
1:00PM
$49.26
Counterpoint Brewing Company – 935 Frederick Street #4, Kitchener, Ontario
FURY Hot Sauce Making Class Tickets, Sun, 7 May 2023 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

 

Stars on Ice Canada

Sunday May 7, 2023
6:00PM
$25.00 – $145.00
The Aud – 400 East Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario
Centre In The Square | Online Ticket Office | Stars on Ice (evenue.net)