Events for August 2009.
The Safari Sunset Social
On Thursday, June 18th, 2009 the Safari Sunset Social was held at the St. John’s Kitchen on Victoria St. This was a Matangwe Community Centre Fundraiser which is for the communit...more
42nd Annual K-W Multicultural Festival
The 42nd K-W Multicultural Festival was held at Victoria Park in Kitchener on June 20th & 21st. Yet again it was a celebration of the diverse community in surrounding local areas. ...more
Canada's Technology Triangle Inc.
Canada's Technology Triangle Inc. launched its new strategic plan as part of its Annual Meeting of Members on June 25th. The new strategic guides the region’s international econo...more
Grand Opening Outdoor Learning Area - Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre -
Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre is taking 'learning' outside! The new Outdoor Learning Area located at 154 Gatewood Road, Kitchener opened on June 25th. Our Place ...more
Grand Opening Bailey's Local Foods
The Grand Opening of the Bailey's Local Foods was held on June 26th. They are located at
First United Church on the corner of King St. and William St. This new location now has m...more
Gabbie's wish to cure Cystinosis
The UpTown Waterloo Public Square was buzzing with activity on june 27th during a "Family Fun for a Cause" event. Hundreds came to check out a toddler town, a giant sandbox, fire t...more
ONTARIOS STRONGEST MAN 2009 COMPETITION
Have you ever Seen a Man Pull a 50,000 Pound Fire Engine with his Bare Hands, Flip a 1,000 Pound Tire or Lift Up a Car? There were 24 strength athletes from all over Ontario ready ...more
Somersault MusicFest for Kids
KW's first rock concert music festival for kids aged 9-14 took place at Federation Hall at the University of Waterloo. Entertainment included live music featuring 3 of Canada's to...more
HopeSpring Day
On Sunday, June 28th during "HopeSpring Day", HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre (Waterloo location) unveiled its renovated, free wig boutique for women losing their hair due to canc...more
Becoming a Canadian Citizen
The swearing in ceremony is the last legal stage of becoming a Canadian Citizen. A ceremony was recently held at COM DEV in Cambridge. New citizens were sworn in by Judge Russell M...more
Maxwell's Music
On July 2nd, Maxwell's Music House welcomed two excellent artists to their stage. The evening started off with the vocal talents of Sarah Loucks, a singer/songwriter from Peterboro...more
Delta Takes a Bite out of Hunger Day
On Friday, July 3rd, Delta Kitchener-Waterloo employees and City of Kitchener Mayor, Carl Zehr, made and delivered sandwiches to local shelters and soup kitchens in an effort to st...more
Lippert Park Picnic
On July 4th, the 9th annual neighbourhood picnic was held at Lippert Park. Located on the corners of Weber and Louisa streets, the site provided the perfect backdrop for a day of f...more
Tippy Tuesdays
The City of Waterloo has been holding Tippy Tuesdays this summer at Bechtel Park. It runs all of August as well! Soccer Field # 1 from 10:30-11:30 am is when and where to be to tak...more
Tooney Tuesdays
Exciting children’s entertainers took the stage every Tuesday in July. It was great fun for all ages at this free event held Downtown Kitchener at City Hall, Civic Square. ...more
Grand Opening
The newly opened Waterloo Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery, hosted their grand opening event on Thursday July 9th. Everyone that came was treated to free coffee and cake (until the las...more
Cruising on King Street
Cruising on King street was back and better than ever! On Friday, July 10th, one of Canada's largest Classic and Antique Car Parades was held in Downtown Kitchener. Registration an...more
Downtown Kitchener Moonlight Madness
On July 10th, various retailers and restaurants in the Downtown Core extended their hours until 11pm for Moonlight Madness. All you had to do was look for the balloons to see who w...more
Cherry Festival
On Saturday July 11th a celebration of the cherry harvest season was held at the second annual Cherry Festival. It was a chance to enjoy one of the regions hidden gems, Cherry park...more
Waterloo Regional Block Parent Charity BBQ
The Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program, along with M&M Meats, hosted a charity BBQ! The whole family was invited to M&M Meats at 345 Erb St W. in Waterloo on Saturday July 11th...more
