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February 2, 2012
February 2, 2012
More Kitchener community news from January 2012...
by Helen Hall
Kitchener Citizen
Kitchener residents can now watch all Region of Waterloo council and committee meetings from the "warmth and con-venience" of their own homes, according to re-gional councillor Geoff Lorentz.
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Kitchener Citizen
Kitchener residents can now watch all Region of Waterloo council and committee meetings from the "warmth and con-venience" of their own homes, according to re-gional councillor Geoff Lorentz.
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www.buddstoryhouse.com
After 85 years in downtown Kitchener
Budds store has many stories to share
Former Notre Dame School demolished to make way for new homes
GREEN FURNITURE
Cardboard desks offer economical
and recyclable option for students
Consider volunteering to help maintain
your neighbourhood outdoor rink
Plans underway to celebrate 100 years of cityhood for Kitchener in 2012
Centre in the Square, Tim Hortons and Good Foundation team up to provide Community Ticket Program
After 85 years in downtown Kitchener
Budds store has many stories to share
Former Notre Dame School demolished to make way for new homes
GREEN FURNITURE
Cardboard desks offer economical
and recyclable option for students
Consider volunteering to help maintain
your neighbourhood outdoor rink
Plans underway to celebrate 100 years of cityhood for Kitchener in 2012
Centre in the Square, Tim Hortons and Good Foundation team up to provide Community Ticket Program
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Michael Hennessey, left, and Zach Penhorwood worked New Year’s Eve as Cruisers on the rink at Kitchener City Hall during the New Year’s celebrations.
Michael Hennessey, left, and Zach Penhorwood worked New Year’s Eve as Cruisers on the rink at Kitchener City Hall during the New Year’s celebrations.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AN EVENING OF SONG – Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus. Saturday, January 14 at 7pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 30 Shaftsbury Dr. Kitchener. Admission is free. A freewill offering to benefit Foundation Christian School will be taken. Call 519-664-0110.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN RENEWABLE ENERGY - Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Conestoga Room, Kitchener City Hall. Have you ever thought of owning part of a wind farm, or helping to develop a local solar generation project? Community-owned power initiatives are emerging across Ontario, and can offer a sound opportunity for both individual investment and community building. LIFE Co-op and CREW will co-host “Local Opportunities in Green Energy” at the Conestoga Room, Kitchener City Hall, on January 10, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. This meeting will focus on three local initiatives and the opportunities these offer: members of Local Initiative for Future Energy (LIFE) Co-op will discuss the St Agatha Wind Project, and CREW will outline opportunities for faith groups and others through its new Solar City and Solar City Co-op initiatives. This event is FREE, but pre-registration at http://re-opportunities2.eventbrite.com/ is required. For more information contact shane@crewzone.ca. Cash or food item donations to the Waterloo Region Food Bank will be collected. CREW is a local not for profit all volunteer organization promoting conservation and renewable energy options, helping the Region of Waterloo GO GREEN. We are a member of the Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce as a not for profit organization serving this community
SHAD VALLEY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN JAN. - top high-school students from grades 10, 11 and 12 can apply in January for the Shad Valley program. A registered charity, Shad Valley runs a four-week summer enrichment program to help prepare students for university and encourage their interests in science, innovation and leadership. Application date is January 18, 2012. This award-winning four-week enrichment program in July focuses on science, engineering, technology and leadership with the goal of exposing participants to fields of study that help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The students live in residence at one of 10 participating university campuses across Canada, gaining firsthand experience of campus life surrounded by exceptional teens just like them. Entrance into the program is competitive, and participants demonstrate strong academic achievement and excellence in extracurricular activities. A financial awards package provides assistance to successful candidates who need support towards their participant fee. For more information on the Shad Valley program, including application details, visit www.shad.ca/apply and watch the video at www.shad.ca/studentvideo.
KW CHILDREN’S DRAMA WORKSHOP PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY - Calling all aspiring actors and singers 9-17 years of age for coming production WONDERLAND! A musical misadventure of a girl named Alice. Local youth to audition January 18, 20, 21, 2012. Book your 15-minute audition time slot today– up to 2 people can audition at one time. Auditionees will receive written feedback on how their audition went. Audition Admin Fee $10. Show week May 20-27th at Galt Little Theatre in Cambridge. To book an audition call the Drama line at 519-954-5931 or email info@kwchildrensdrama.org or visit www.kwchildrensdrama.com
SUNBEAM CENTRE HAS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! If you are a people person with 2 hours per week to spare to brighten the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, Sunbeam Centre has a volunteer opportunity for you! We are now recruiting Day Program Recreation Assistants at our Kingsway Drive location, and Friendly Visitors (reading, computer, crafts, games, music, etc.) Various times available throughout K-W and training provided. Students welcome! Contact Christine at (519)893-6200 ext. 253 or c.rushton@sunbeamcentre.com
SUNNYSIDE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Fulfill your New Year’s Resolution and sign up to volunteer! We need help with our Sunday Chapel Services, Community Alzheimer Program, Friendly visiting program and Dining Room assistance. If you are interested, contact Janice Klassen, Coordinator, Volunteers at 519-893-8494, ext. 6372 or email her at jklassen@regionofwaterloo.ca.
SCHWABEN CLUB - 2ND ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER - Saturday, January 21, 2012 –presented by the Schwaben Kindergruppe & Jugendgruppe. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m., Tickets are $10.00 each.
SCHWABEN CLUB -MISS SCHWABEN BALL 2012 - Saturday, January 28, 2012 – with the Golden Keys. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. Members $20.00 + tax, Non-Members $25.00 + tax, Child $10.00 + tax.
SENIOR ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Did you know Trinity Village has an Adult Day Program for seniors wishing to socialize with other seniors? The cost is just $6 per day, and the program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm, at Trinity Village Care Centre, on Kingsway Drive, near Fairview Park Mall. Self-referrals welcome. Call 519-893-6320 ext. 235 for more info.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH BETA SIGMA PHI - Are you a woman looking for new friends and fun things to do? Do you enjoy a social, community service-oriented group? If so, you might be interested in our Beta Sigma Phi chapter. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women’s friendship network. For more information about Beta Sigma Phi visit the international website: www.betasigmaphi.org. There are 200 members in KW alone. Our chapter of 8 women has members in our mid 30s and early 40s, mostly married, with small children. We meet twice a month May – Sept. and plan socials throughout the year too. Email betasigmaphiKW@gmail.com for more information.
ROCKWAY ENTERTAINERS - choral group singing four-part harmony. Recruiting new members... Membership open to those over 50 years old. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 1:30 – 3:30pm from September until May at Rockway Centre Auditorium, 1405 King Street East, Kitchener. Please phone 519-885-9978 or 519-741-2507 for more information.
DIVERSECITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB - Do you have trouble finding the right words when speaking to a group? Need a career boost? Want to polish your presentation skills? Toastmasters is the place for you. Learn communication, leadership and presentation strategies in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. DiverseCity is a new club and is open to all. It runs Mondays, 7 - 8:30 pm at Kitchener City Hall, the Conestoga Room. For more information contact Georgina Green, 519-743-7655 or gggreen@rogers.com.
AN EVENING OF SONG – Waterloo Regional Police Male Chorus. Saturday, January 14 at 7pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 30 Shaftsbury Dr. Kitchener. Admission is free. A freewill offering to benefit Foundation Christian School will be taken. Call 519-664-0110.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN RENEWABLE ENERGY - Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Conestoga Room, Kitchener City Hall. Have you ever thought of owning part of a wind farm, or helping to develop a local solar generation project? Community-owned power initiatives are emerging across Ontario, and can offer a sound opportunity for both individual investment and community building. LIFE Co-op and CREW will co-host “Local Opportunities in Green Energy” at the Conestoga Room, Kitchener City Hall, on January 10, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. This meeting will focus on three local initiatives and the opportunities these offer: members of Local Initiative for Future Energy (LIFE) Co-op will discuss the St Agatha Wind Project, and CREW will outline opportunities for faith groups and others through its new Solar City and Solar City Co-op initiatives. This event is FREE, but pre-registration at http://re-opportunities2.eventbrite.com/ is required. For more information contact shane@crewzone.ca. Cash or food item donations to the Waterloo Region Food Bank will be collected. CREW is a local not for profit all volunteer organization promoting conservation and renewable energy options, helping the Region of Waterloo GO GREEN. We are a member of the Greater K-W Chamber of Commerce as a not for profit organization serving this community
SHAD VALLEY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IN JAN. - top high-school students from grades 10, 11 and 12 can apply in January for the Shad Valley program. A registered charity, Shad Valley runs a four-week summer enrichment program to help prepare students for university and encourage their interests in science, innovation and leadership. Application date is January 18, 2012. This award-winning four-week enrichment program in July focuses on science, engineering, technology and leadership with the goal of exposing participants to fields of study that help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The students live in residence at one of 10 participating university campuses across Canada, gaining firsthand experience of campus life surrounded by exceptional teens just like them. Entrance into the program is competitive, and participants demonstrate strong academic achievement and excellence in extracurricular activities. A financial awards package provides assistance to successful candidates who need support towards their participant fee. For more information on the Shad Valley program, including application details, visit www.shad.ca/apply and watch the video at www.shad.ca/studentvideo.
KW CHILDREN’S DRAMA WORKSHOP PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY - Calling all aspiring actors and singers 9-17 years of age for coming production WONDERLAND! A musical misadventure of a girl named Alice. Local youth to audition January 18, 20, 21, 2012. Book your 15-minute audition time slot today– up to 2 people can audition at one time. Auditionees will receive written feedback on how their audition went. Audition Admin Fee $10. Show week May 20-27th at Galt Little Theatre in Cambridge. To book an audition call the Drama line at 519-954-5931 or email info@kwchildrensdrama.org or visit www.kwchildrensdrama.com
SUNBEAM CENTRE HAS A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! If you are a people person with 2 hours per week to spare to brighten the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, Sunbeam Centre has a volunteer opportunity for you! We are now recruiting Day Program Recreation Assistants at our Kingsway Drive location, and Friendly Visitors (reading, computer, crafts, games, music, etc.) Various times available throughout K-W and training provided. Students welcome! Contact Christine at (519)893-6200 ext. 253 or c.rushton@sunbeamcentre.com
SUNNYSIDE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Fulfill your New Year’s Resolution and sign up to volunteer! We need help with our Sunday Chapel Services, Community Alzheimer Program, Friendly visiting program and Dining Room assistance. If you are interested, contact Janice Klassen, Coordinator, Volunteers at 519-893-8494, ext. 6372 or email her at jklassen@regionofwaterloo.ca.
SCHWABEN CLUB - 2ND ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER - Saturday, January 21, 2012 –presented by the Schwaben Kindergruppe & Jugendgruppe. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 5:00 p.m., Tickets are $10.00 each.
SCHWABEN CLUB -MISS SCHWABEN BALL 2012 - Saturday, January 28, 2012 – with the Golden Keys. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. Members $20.00 + tax, Non-Members $25.00 + tax, Child $10.00 + tax.
SENIOR ADULT DAY PROGRAM - Did you know Trinity Village has an Adult Day Program for seniors wishing to socialize with other seniors? The cost is just $6 per day, and the program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm, at Trinity Village Care Centre, on Kingsway Drive, near Fairview Park Mall. Self-referrals welcome. Call 519-893-6320 ext. 235 for more info.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS WITH BETA SIGMA PHI - Are you a woman looking for new friends and fun things to do? Do you enjoy a social, community service-oriented group? If so, you might be interested in our Beta Sigma Phi chapter. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women’s friendship network. For more information about Beta Sigma Phi visit the international website: www.betasigmaphi.org. There are 200 members in KW alone. Our chapter of 8 women has members in our mid 30s and early 40s, mostly married, with small children. We meet twice a month May – Sept. and plan socials throughout the year too. Email betasigmaphiKW@gmail.com for more information.
ROCKWAY ENTERTAINERS - choral group singing four-part harmony. Recruiting new members... Membership open to those over 50 years old. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 1:30 – 3:30pm from September until May at Rockway Centre Auditorium, 1405 King Street East, Kitchener. Please phone 519-885-9978 or 519-741-2507 for more information.
DIVERSECITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB - Do you have trouble finding the right words when speaking to a group? Need a career boost? Want to polish your presentation skills? Toastmasters is the place for you. Learn communication, leadership and presentation strategies in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. DiverseCity is a new club and is open to all. It runs Mondays, 7 - 8:30 pm at Kitchener City Hall, the Conestoga Room. For more information contact Georgina Green, 519-743-7655 or gggreen@rogers.com.
by Carrie Debrone
Kitchener Citizen
Just like other resources in the city - roads, community centres, parks and sidewalks - the city's trees need attention and good management.
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Kitchener Citizen
Just like other resources in the city - roads, community centres, parks and sidewalks - the city's trees need attention and good management.
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