Events for July 2012.
King Street Extravaganza
Kitchener celebrated its 100th anniversary of cityhood in style with a King Street Extravaganza on June 10. Period music, dancing, historical demonstrations, displays, vendors, wan...more
Trial By Jury
On June 10, during Kitchener's celebration of 100 years of cityhood, the former Gaol (a.k.a. jail) and governor’s house on Queen St., now the Provincial Offences Court, was the v...more
Up Side Down Charity Golf Tournament
The Waterloo Regional Down syndrome Society held their second annual charity golf tournament on June 12. Hosted at Foxwood Golf Club, ninety-six golfers celebrated the Up Side of D...more
100th Birthday Celebration
Fergus Place retirement home resident Florence Worsfold enjoyed a 100th birthday celebration on June 12 at the residence. Many of her friends filled the dining room for this milest...more
Second Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes combined BIG hearts with BIG feet as the men in our community strapped on high heels and walked to raise funds in support of YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo. The ...more
mpGO Show & Share Meeting
The onslaught of newer, better, faster, cooler high-tech toys was the inspiration for the Media Producers Group of Ontario's (mpGO) Show & Share meeting, "Big Boys' High-Tech Toys"...more
Relay For Life
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family & friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved...more
Fresh Ayr Festival
On June 16th to the Fresh Ayr Festival enjoyed perfect weather for the festivities. Showcasing local musical and artistic talent, the event included great vendors, activities, perf...more
Waterloo Service Centre Open House
The City of Waterloo Service Centre Open House took place on June 16th at the Waterloo Service Centre located at 265 Lexington Court, Waterloo. Activities included a charity BBQ, f...more
Father's Day BBQ
There was a Fathers Day BBQ held on Saturday June 16th at The Kitchener Market. This event was sponsored by Finest Sausage & Meat and included crafts for the kids, Face Painting, T...more
UpTown Country Music Festival
Every year the UpTown Country Music Festival attracts country music fans from around the Region and beyond. The annual free event hosted high caliber performers on a giant stage wh...more
Grand River Motorcycle Ride for DAD
June 2nd was looking to be a bad weather day, which wasn't what the Grand River Motorcycle Ride for Dad was hoping for! Despite that, over 700 participants still rode & collected p...more
KOI Music Festival Launch Party
The official launch party for KOI Music Festival 2012 took place at The Walper Hotel on June 8th. Headliners & other acts were announced & the new KOI App was launched. Guests enjo...more
Fly to Chicago on American!
American Eagle, a regional affiliate of American Airlines has launched daily non-stop service between Chicago O'Hare and Region of Waterloo International Aiport. June 14th was the ...more
Artline Salon reGrand Opening & 4 Year Anniversary
Artline Salon celebrated their fantastic new location at 678 Belmont Village as well as their 4th year in business on June 16th. To commemorate the time they've spent in the beauty...more
Bike 4 Bricks Send Off
Jordan Schmidt, Tyler Cadman and Kyle Martin all attended Elmira District Secondary School together and have made it their goal to bike across Canada over the next 7 weeks. They ar...more
Great Big Sea
June 17th marked the day when Great Big Sea came to rock Whistle Bear Golf Course. This special concert was in support of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and their long-awaited exp...more
Chartwell Senior Star 2012
Chartwell Senior Star is a talent competition open for anyone over the age of 65, showcasing the regions best in Senior Talents! Participants go through a number of auditions acros...more
National Aboriginal Day
In celebration of National Aboriginal Day, which was the start date of 11 days of "Celebrate Canada", Anishnabeg Outreach Inc. hosted a 2 day celebration which ran similar to a tra...more
Women's Crisis Services Fundraiser
What says summer more than a carnival and a sidewalk sale? Even better when it's also a fundraiser for Women's Crisis Services! Midway rides, games and food from Homeniuk Rides wer...more
