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Looking to get involved this summer but you do not have a lot of spare time? The Downtown Kitchener BIA is looking for team players who want to volunteer for various events during the summer months. We are currently looking for enthusiastic people to join our team for the Kitchener Blues Festival. This major event takes places in Downtown Kitchener over 4 days from August 6th to 10th. We are looking for people to help with various duties including setting up and tearing down tents, helping out with the Blues Bazaar and passing out brochures. Contact the Downtown Kitchener BIA at 519-744-4921 if you are interesting in volunteering.

Sunbeam Residential Development Centre is looking for volunteers for the weekend respite program on Kingsway Drive. A minimum of 2 hours needed Friday evening, Saturday (between 9am and 7pm) or Sunday (between 9am and 3pm). We are also looking for Recreation Assistants and Friendly Visitors who can help with arts and crafts, games in the gymnasium, read to clients, assist in the pool and with outings. Students are welcome. For more information please contact Christine, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at (519) 893-6200 ext. 253 or c.rushton@sunbeamcentre.com.

The Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre is looking for a volunteer Information Resource Librarian. The Purpose of this position is to advise on, organize, and co-ordinate information resources at the Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre. Responsibilities are to work with staff to identify, obtain, organize, maintain, and make available information resources. For detailed description and volunteer application please contact Lorri at 519-745-4404 ext. 250 or at lholmes@kdchc.org

The Canadian Testicular Cancer Association is looking for volunteers to assist us with our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday July 10, 2009 at the Grand Valley Golf & Country Club 12pm to 8pm. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting event please e-mail Kerry at kerrys@tctca.org.

Have a passion for sports and a few hours a week? Ever considered coaching? The Special Olympics provides year-round opportunities in sports training and athlete competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Volunteer coaches support athletes as they develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and share their talents with their peers, families and the community. For details please contact (519) 578-3113 or info@kwspecialolympics.org.

Date: August 13

Time: Registration - 11:30am, Shotgun Start - 12:55pm

For more information, please contact wcs@execulink.com

Drop by the Haus this summer and experience what life was really like in an 1856 Mennonite household.

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm

July 1-September 4

Through July & August, head into downtown Listowel and visit the four main restaurants.  Order a glass of pink lemonade for $2, and $1.50 will support The Weekend to End Breast Cancer.

All proceeds from this golf tournament supports Meals on Wheels for low income seniors.

Date:Thursday, July 16

Place: Cambridge Golf Club

Time: Registration - 11am, Shotgun Start - 1pm

For more information, please visit www.communitysupportconnections.org

Personality Dimensions &  Your Cancer Journey  at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Identify your personality type and learn how it influences your response to illness. Participants learn strategies for communicating with health care professionals, caregivers and family. Workshop is informal, interactive and fun. Monday July 20, 2009 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

Learning about Lymphedema at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Lymph edema is a condition that can occur as a result of removal of lymph nodes  or radiation. This informal and informative workshops will explain in non-medical terms the condition of Lymph edema including: What exactly is Lymph edema? What are the triggers and symptoms? What treatment is available? Wednesday July 22, 2009 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

"The Reiki Experience" at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Introduction to Natural Energy Healing. An opportunity to learn traditional Reiki techniques. Wednesday August 5, 2009. 10:30a.m.-3:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

Strategies for Better Sleep at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. This workshop provides an overview of what robs us of energizing sleep and presents strategies  to decrease insomnia through effective sleep behaviors, setting realistic goals, relaxing the

body and resting a busy brain. Friday August 14, 2009. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

Card Making Workshop at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Come relax while making cards for a loved one, a caregiver or even yourself!  Have fun creating something thoughtful to share with those you appreciate and love. There is a $10 fee to cover the cost of materials. All participants will make a minimum of four cards. Monday August 17, 2009. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

Relief at Your Finger Tip  Workshop at  HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre, 51 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Relieve stress and reduce pain without medication. Acupressure relieves energy blockages that occur along the energy lines within the body. Learn simple techniques which release stress points through demonstration and hands-on experience. Wednesday August 19, 2009. 10:am-12:00 p.m. This free workshop is open to cancer patients, their family members and friends. Please call HopeSpring to register in advance:  519-624-5855.

Date: Saturday, July 25

Time: 12pm-9:30pm

Place: Waterloo Park

Date: Tuesday, June 30

Time: 2pm-4pm

Place: 55 Hugo Cres, Kitchener

Admission: $3

Entertainment: Charlie O'Connell

For more information, please call 519-576-2140

SchoolBox is a not-for-profit NGO that hopes to being quality sustainable education to the children of South America. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support the Jezreel School project.

Date: Tuesday, July 21

Time: Approximately 8pm (dusk)

Place: Parking lot, St. Jacob's Farmer's Market

Movie: Surf's Up!

For more infoprmation, please email laurierschoolbox@gmail.com

Date: June 18-September 7 (Opening Reception: June 17)

Times: Weekdays-9:30am-4:30pm, Weekends-12pm-4pm

For more information, please visit www.wcm.on.ca

Dates: July 7, July 14, July 21, Junly 28

Time: 645pm-8:30pm

**Rain or Shine**

Donations of of a toony are requested to support the ongoing work of Family & Children's Services of Waterloo Region.

For more information, please visit www.kitchener.ca

Date: Sunday, August 16

Time: 11am-5pm

Place: Victoria Park

Enjoy fun activites, face painting, etc.

Event is rain or shine.

***After hours party at KPL 5pm-7pm to celebrate their 125 th anniversary***

For more information, please visit www.kitchener.ca

Date: July 11, 2009

Festivities include artists, kids games, antique cars, pony rides, and LOTS of cherries

Date: Wednesday, Aug 26

Time: 8pm-11pm

Place: RIM Park, Forbes Room

Tickets: $60 each.

***19+ event***

For more information, please call 519-747-8769

• Strawberry Social - Wednesday, June 24. 2pm-7pm. Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge

• Rummage Sale!  Friday July 10 & Saturday July 1, 8am-4pm.  Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly.  In support of Masters Commission Canada.

• Charity yard sale!  Saturday, June 27.  31 Sydney Street North.  In support oof Multiple Sclerosis.