upcoming events
October 2019
For all of UpTown Waterloo Fall activities visit www.uptownwaterloobia.com.
Savour in Stratford — Saturday morning Market from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rotary Complex; and more! www.visitstratford.com.
Unplug from screens. Connect with friends. Sing your faith. Chapel Choir meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Sign up for an audition at uwaterloo.ca/music/ensembles. No prep required. For more details ksteiner@uwaterloo.ca or 519-885-0220, ext 24226.
Gamelan — join the world music enemble or community gamelan. No experience required. For more info www.uwaterloo.ca/music/ensembles.
Choral and Ensemble auditions begin. Can be taken for credit (.25) or extracurricular activity. For more info www.uwaterloo.ca/music/ensemblesmusic@uwaterloo.ca.
Wednesday, October 30
Join us for the “Springdale Trio” performance playing Haydn, Beethoven, Bolt-Martin, McDonald at 8 p.m. at KW Chamber Music Society, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo (walkable from campus). To reserve tickets contact jnarveso@uwaterloo.ca.
Sunday, November 3
KW Chamber Music presents “Mate Szuchs – violinist” at 8 p.m. at KW Chamber Music Society, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo (walkable from campus). To reserve tickets/info contact jnarveso@uwaterloo.ca.
Tuesday November 5
Join SVP Waterloo Region at Perfect Pitch where seven charities have three minutes to pitch a service that helps our community thrive. For tickets www.socialventurepartners.org/waterloo-region/perfect-pitch/.
Saturday, November 9
Love of Music Marathon at First United Church, King and William Streets, Waterloo, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community gathering of 300 musicians. Drop in and enjoy the fun! For more info www.loveofmusicmarathon.com.
Tuesday, November 12
Coin collectors! The Waterloo Coin society monthly meeting will begin today at 6:30 p.m. at 510 Dutton Drive, Waterloo. Designer of D-Day $2 coin will be the special speaker. Door prizes, 50 lot auction … all welcome! For info www.waterloocoinsociety.com or vicepresident@waterloocoinsociety.com.
Saturday, December 7
5th Annual Galaxy of Gifts fundraiser at Luther Village on the Park at 3 p.m. Over 65 vendors, baked goods, jewellery and more! Free admission to BBQ, silent auction, door prizes and hot apple cider. For more info 519-783-3710.
volunteering
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Midwestern Region, The Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave., Suite 1042, Kitchener. We currently have a number of exciting volunteer opportunities. For more info, jaime@bfomidwest.org or 519-603-0196.
Become a Meals On Wheels volunteer! Call 519-772-8787 or www.communitysupportconnections.org/volunteer/apply.
help needed
NOT JUST TOURISTS — We are a humanitarian organization that pack medical supplies and bring them to developing countries. We are in need of volunteers, donors and travelers. For more information, please visit www.notjusttourists.com.
