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A REALLY BIG GARAGE SALE- St. James’-Rosemount United Church, 171 Sherwood Ave, Kitchener (beside Krug Street Plaza) on Sat. May 5 from 8am - 1:30pm. Treasures for everyone! All proceeds go to Mission & Outreach.
THE WATERLOO REGIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS.....This classic Gilbert & Sullivan musical satire/comedy will take place in the former Gaol (a.k.a. jail) and Governor’s house, 73 Queen St. North, Kitchener, now the home of the Provincial Offences Court. The case against the defendant will be heard by the ‘Jury’ on June 10, 2012 at 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm. A special tour of this historic heritage site is included. There are only 50 seats for each performance. Tickets: $25 Call 519-895-2910 Email:pnaishd@gmail.com
THE SCOUT HOUSE INVITATIONAL TATTOO 2012 – The Preston Scout House Alumni Band will host the tattoo, including a salute recognizing the 35th anniversary of the ceremonial band of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. An exciting and entertaining evening of band and drum and bugle corps performances will be held Sat, Aug. 18, 2012 at 6:30pm at University Stadium Waterloo (81 Seagram Drive – formerly Seagram Stadium). Gates open at 5:30pm.
CONVERSATION CAFÉ - Alumni Council of Leadership Waterloo Region is proud to host its next Conversation Cafe on Wed. May 23rd at the City of Kitchener Rotunda at City Hall from 6pm - 8:30pm. This is the second in a series in collaboration with Immigration Partnership, focusing on immigrants successfully integrating into Waterloo Region. Our May cafe will focus on Belonging. For more information or to register online visit www.leadershipwaterlooregion.org
GARDEN SCULPTURE WEEKEND WORKSHOP - Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to offer an exciting weekend workshop with Associate Artist Scott McNichol who will provide students with an opportunity to learn and experiment with basic sculptural techniques. Students will learn sculptural methods of carving using toothed and flat chisels, specialized rasps for shaping, and multiple techniques for the beginner level. This workshop is a great opportunity for friends or couples to further develop their visual art abilities while creating a unique soapstone sculpture! The workshop is held at homer Watson House & Gallery from Saturday, May 5-Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00 – 4:00pm. The cost is $99 for members and $109 for non-members plus $20 for materials. For more information or to register for this weekend workshop please call the Gallery at 519-748-4377.
STANLEY PARK-ROSEMOUNT PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION - A celebration of Stanley Park-Rosemount Preschool teacher Sharon Tidd’s long-time service will be held Sunday, June 3 from 2 – 4pm at the preschool (171 Sherwood Ave. Kitchener). Enjoy some light snacks, visit with Mrs. Tidd and catch up with old friends and classmates. All past and current preschool parents and students welcome. For more information visit and to register www.sprp.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 - MOTHER’S DAY - at the Schwaben Club. Doors open at 11am, lunch is served at 12pm. Members: $22, plus tax, Non-Members: $25, plus tax, Frauengruppe: $15, plus tax and Children: $10, plus tax. For tickets please call the club office at 519-742-7979.
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 - VIENNESE BALL GALA EVENING - (A Fundraiser for the Donau Dancers - presented by the Kitchener Schwaben Club). Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing to ballroom classics performed by VARIATION. Be entertained by the DONAU DANCERS beautiful WALTZES, QUADRILLES & LAENDLERS. Tickets $39.50 + tax per person. Reserved Seating. Formal Attire Event. Contact the Schwaben Club at 519-742-7979.
GREEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES – a free trade show titled Powerful Investing: Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Waterloo Region will be held Saturday, May 12 (1-5 p.m.) at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (Duke and Water Streets, downtown Kitchener), Powerful Investing will feature expert panel workshops, allowing people to explore the ROI (return on investment) and the FAQs (frequently asked questions) of renewable energy investment opportunities. Investors will be introduced to projects that they can install on their own homes or businesses, as well as larger projects that they can invest in, called community power projects. Expert panel speakers include OSEA (Ontario Sustainable Energy Association), REEP Green Solutions, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, CREW (Community Renewable Energy Waterloo) and LIFE Co-op. Admission to Powerful Investing is free, and refreshments will be served. No registration is required. For more information go to www.reepgreen.ca/powerful, or call 519-744-9799.
WONDERLAND! – The Musical Misadventure of a girl named Alice plus Snow White and the Seven Dwarves presented by Act Out (formerly the KW Children’s Drama Workshop) on May 26 at 2 and 7om and May 27 at 2pm at the Galt Little Theatre, Cambridge, 47, Water St. S. Tickets $15 adults, $12 senior and Youth, $10 children (10 and under) and $5 EyeGo with highschool ID. For more information call 519-954-5931 x 2 or info@kwchildrensdrama.org
TREK 4 KIDS 2012 - Over 100 children are waiting to go to camp this summer courtesy of House of Friendship’s Summer Camp Sponsorship program, which sponsors local children living in low-income families to go to overnight summer camp for up to a week. On Sunday May 06, 2012, 2:30 p.m., KPMG and another 150 people invite you to lace up your shoes for the 7th annual Trek 4 Kids hike & bike fundraising event and hike, bike and run along the Iron Horse and Laurel Creek Trails in the heart of Kitchener and Waterloo. The event will start at 409 Nyberg St., Kitchener, at the corner of Nyberg and Borden Ave. S. and is open to everyone, rain or shine. All proceeds will sponsor children to go to camp. It costs an average of $500 to send a child to a week of camp. To learn more about the Trek 4 Kids hike & bike, please visit www.houseoffriendship.org or contact Shelley or Jenn at 519-742-8327.
MAMA’S OLD SONGBOOK - Millennium Choral Organization, Music Alive and the Nith Valley Singers present Mama’s Old Songbook - a concert of country and gospel music on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 7:30pm, Benton St. Baptist Church, Kitchener and Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:30pm, Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. The choral organization will share the stage with Erick Traplin, KW’s well-known singer, songwriter and entertainer. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, Children (12 and under) $10. Group tickets available. For tickets and information call 519 662-3291, kunzmusc@sentex.net www.kunzmusic.ca
A REALLY BIG GARAGE SALE- St. James’-Rosemount United Church, 171 Sherwood Ave, Kitchener (beside Krug Street Plaza) on Sat. May 5 from 8am - 1:30pm. Treasures for everyone! All proceeds go to Mission & Outreach.
THE WATERLOO REGIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS.....This classic Gilbert & Sullivan musical satire/comedy will take place in the former Gaol (a.k.a. jail) and Governor’s house, 73 Queen St. North, Kitchener, now the home of the Provincial Offences Court. The case against the defendant will be heard by the ‘Jury’ on June 10, 2012 at 1pm, 4pm, & 7pm. A special tour of this historic heritage site is included. There are only 50 seats for each performance. Tickets: $25 Call 519-895-2910 Email:pnaishd@gmail.com
THE SCOUT HOUSE INVITATIONAL TATTOO 2012 – The Preston Scout House Alumni Band will host the tattoo, including a salute recognizing the 35th anniversary of the ceremonial band of the Waterloo Regional Police Service. An exciting and entertaining evening of band and drum and bugle corps performances will be held Sat, Aug. 18, 2012 at 6:30pm at University Stadium Waterloo (81 Seagram Drive – formerly Seagram Stadium). Gates open at 5:30pm.
CONVERSATION CAFÉ - Alumni Council of Leadership Waterloo Region is proud to host its next Conversation Cafe on Wed. May 23rd at the City of Kitchener Rotunda at City Hall from 6pm - 8:30pm. This is the second in a series in collaboration with Immigration Partnership, focusing on immigrants successfully integrating into Waterloo Region. Our May cafe will focus on Belonging. For more information or to register online visit www.leadershipwaterlooregion.org
GARDEN SCULPTURE WEEKEND WORKSHOP - Homer Watson House & Gallery is pleased to offer an exciting weekend workshop with Associate Artist Scott McNichol who will provide students with an opportunity to learn and experiment with basic sculptural techniques. Students will learn sculptural methods of carving using toothed and flat chisels, specialized rasps for shaping, and multiple techniques for the beginner level. This workshop is a great opportunity for friends or couples to further develop their visual art abilities while creating a unique soapstone sculpture! The workshop is held at homer Watson House & Gallery from Saturday, May 5-Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:00 – 4:00pm. The cost is $99 for members and $109 for non-members plus $20 for materials. For more information or to register for this weekend workshop please call the Gallery at 519-748-4377.
STANLEY PARK-ROSEMOUNT PRESCHOOL CELEBRATION - A celebration of Stanley Park-Rosemount Preschool teacher Sharon Tidd’s long-time service will be held Sunday, June 3 from 2 – 4pm at the preschool (171 Sherwood Ave. Kitchener). Enjoy some light snacks, visit with Mrs. Tidd and catch up with old friends and classmates. All past and current preschool parents and students welcome. For more information visit and to register www.sprp.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2012 - MOTHER’S DAY - at the Schwaben Club. Doors open at 11am, lunch is served at 12pm. Members: $22, plus tax, Non-Members: $25, plus tax, Frauengruppe: $15, plus tax and Children: $10, plus tax. For tickets please call the club office at 519-742-7979.
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 - VIENNESE BALL GALA EVENING - (A Fundraiser for the Donau Dancers - presented by the Kitchener Schwaben Club). Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dancing to ballroom classics performed by VARIATION. Be entertained by the DONAU DANCERS beautiful WALTZES, QUADRILLES & LAENDLERS. Tickets $39.50 + tax per person. Reserved Seating. Formal Attire Event. Contact the Schwaben Club at 519-742-7979.
GREEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES – a free trade show titled Powerful Investing: Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities in Waterloo Region will be held Saturday, May 12 (1-5 p.m.) at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (Duke and Water Streets, downtown Kitchener), Powerful Investing will feature expert panel workshops, allowing people to explore the ROI (return on investment) and the FAQs (frequently asked questions) of renewable energy investment opportunities. Investors will be introduced to projects that they can install on their own homes or businesses, as well as larger projects that they can invest in, called community power projects. Expert panel speakers include OSEA (Ontario Sustainable Energy Association), REEP Green Solutions, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, CREW (Community Renewable Energy Waterloo) and LIFE Co-op. Admission to Powerful Investing is free, and refreshments will be served. No registration is required. For more information go to www.reepgreen.ca/powerful, or call 519-744-9799.
WONDERLAND! – The Musical Misadventure of a girl named Alice plus Snow White and the Seven Dwarves presented by Act Out (formerly the KW Children’s Drama Workshop) on May 26 at 2 and 7om and May 27 at 2pm at the Galt Little Theatre, Cambridge, 47, Water St. S. Tickets $15 adults, $12 senior and Youth, $10 children (10 and under) and $5 EyeGo with highschool ID. For more information call 519-954-5931 x 2 or info@kwchildrensdrama.org
TREK 4 KIDS 2012 - Over 100 children are waiting to go to camp this summer courtesy of House of Friendship’s Summer Camp Sponsorship program, which sponsors local children living in low-income families to go to overnight summer camp for up to a week. On Sunday May 06, 2012, 2:30 p.m., KPMG and another 150 people invite you to lace up your shoes for the 7th annual Trek 4 Kids hike & bike fundraising event and hike, bike and run along the Iron Horse and Laurel Creek Trails in the heart of Kitchener and Waterloo. The event will start at 409 Nyberg St., Kitchener, at the corner of Nyberg and Borden Ave. S. and is open to everyone, rain or shine. All proceeds will sponsor children to go to camp. It costs an average of $500 to send a child to a week of camp. To learn more about the Trek 4 Kids hike & bike, please visit www.houseoffriendship.org or contact Shelley or Jenn at 519-742-8327.
MAMA’S OLD SONGBOOK - Millennium Choral Organization, Music Alive and the Nith Valley Singers present Mama’s Old Songbook - a concert of country and gospel music on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 7:30pm, Benton St. Baptist Church, Kitchener and Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:30pm, Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. The choral organization will share the stage with Erick Traplin, KW’s well-known singer, songwriter and entertainer. Adults $20, Seniors/Students $15, Children (12 and under) $10. Group tickets available. For tickets and information call 519 662-3291, kunzmusc@sentex.net www.kunzmusic.ca
WHAT WE'RE READING - New feature in the Kitchener Citizen.
Book reviews by KPL Librarians.
Click here to read a review of The Woodcutter.
Click here to read a review of Adrift: Seventy Six Days Lost at Sea.
Click here to read a review of Hanging Hill.
Book reviews by KPL Librarians.
Click here to read a review of The Woodcutter.
Click here to read a review of Adrift: Seventy Six Days Lost at Sea.
Click here to read a review of Hanging Hill.
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By Carrie Debrone
Kitchener Citizen
Most people are lucky enough to have had one special teacher in their life – and for many children in Kitchener, that person is Stanley Park–Rosemount Preschool teacher Sharon Tidd....MORE
Kitchener Citizen
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by Helen Hall
Kitchener Citizen
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