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What’s your reason to ride? Maybe it’s a family member, a friend, or somebody else in your life who’s been affected by heart disease.No matter what your motivation, put your heart into Spin 12. It’s a 12-hour charity spin on Saturday February 11th at Rebel Creek Golf Club. Grab some friends, collect some pledges, and spin in support of the St. Mary’s Cardiac Care Centre. Help put a positive spin on heart disease with Spin 12. Click more for details. 

Quit smoking or tobacco use for the month of March 2012 and you could win YOUR CHOICE of a new Ford Fusion Hybrid or Ford Edge, one of two $5,000 dream vacation getaways or one of seven $2,000 cash prizes! It is never to later to quit smoking! And the Driven to Quit Challenge offers the extra incentive and support you may need. Registering for The Driven to Quit Challenge is easy, find a buddy to support you and visit DrivenToQuit.Ca. Or, call Smokers’ Helpline at 1-877-513-5333 between now and February 29th.

Waterloo Region is one of the strongest business communities in Canada. Local businesses will be recognized for their exceptional contributions at the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala, hosted by the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce. This black tie affair will be held at Bingemans on February 16th, starting at 6pm.Attend the event and honour the achievements that make a difference in our community. 

London Calling! That's right! This year's edition of The Museum Fundraiser, BMO Studio 54, will combine the best of the 70's and add a little British flavour from our friends across the pond. Saturday February 25th at The Museum, Downtown Kitchener.

Join the Women’s Leadership Exchange for their first luncheon and presentation of 2012 on Thursday February 9th with Jane Blaufus – author, speaker and consultant from The Blaufus Group.  Jane will show you how to take control of your business and personal life...With the Stroke of a Pen. 11:30am-1:30pm at the Hacienda Sarria in Kitchener. For tickets or more details, call 519–998-9777.

Help bring an MRI to Cambridge - Your community wins and you could win too! Support MRI and medical equipment in the Region by purchasing a ticket for the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation Lottery. Tickets available now: 519-740-4966. License # M687882. Participants must reside in Ontario and be 18 years of age or older. Only 5000 tickets printed.

Live, discover and celebrate at the 10th Annual Total Woman Show February 11th and 12th at Bingemans! It’s better than ever with over 200 exhibitors, fabulous keynote speakers, fashion shows and tons of shopping!  You’ll find the latest fashions, jewellery, skin care products, health and fitness products, and much more! Talk with experts about everything from finance to wellness. Do something special for YOU.  Attend this year’s Total Woman Show. Tickets available at the door.

House of Friendship will use 200,000 pounds of potatoes this year in its 19 programs, helping to feed those in need. You can help meet this need by giving cash or spuds at February Potato Blitz events or at the Charles Street Men’s Hostel or Emergency Food Hamper Program.

Supermarket Blitz: Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9am-3pm. Volunteers from local churches will be at select KW supermarkets. Stop by with your spuds or donations.

Community Potato Lunch: Friday, February 24, 2012 from 12 noon-1pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Join us for lunch. Free-will offering.

For more information, email fundraising@houseoffriendship.org or call 519-742-8327.

The Business & Education Partnership proudly presents ZOOM Career Days: a one-day 'sector-specific' career exploration days for Specialist High Skills Major students and other interested senior high school students in Waterloo Region. *Please note these days are for grade 11 and 12 students ONLY* Information will be sent to all Waterloo Region high schools prior to each ZOOM Career Day. Or for more information, please contact Kristen Gillett, 519-888-9944 ext 2054 or Kristen@communitech.ca

2011/2012 ZOOM Career Days:
Hospitality & Tourism - Wednesday February 29, 2012
Information & Communications Technology (ICT) - April 24th & 25th, 2012

ZOOM into the Workplace - Wednesday May 2, 2012

Proudly supported by KIX 106!

The KIX 106 Ayr Bus Lines Deluxe Motorcoach is part of the KIX 106 team, making tons of appearances at community events.   You just can’t miss it - it’s the big purple bus with KIX 106 on the side! And if you see the KIX 106 Deluxe motorcoach on the road, there's a good chance it’s headed for another community event or packed with KIX 106 listeners headed for another great country concert.   If you want the KIX 106 bus to take your team or workplace on its next trip, visit Ayrcoach.com.

Concerts/Dances

 

• The Gloryland Church presents "Great Gospel Favourites". Sunday February 5th at 3:00pm. St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Road East, Kitchener.
• The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region presents Joe Sealy. Sunday February 5th at 3:00pm. Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo. For more information call 519-725-2369 or visit www.ccawr.ca
• The Chapelaires Concert. Sunday February 5th at 7:00pm. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Drive West. For more information call 519-888-7870.
• Country Dance in the Alma Community Hall. Saturday February 18th. Alma Community Hall, 41 Elora N Alma. Featuring music from Blue Water Country. Tickets are $10 dollars. For more information call 519-846-5329.
• The Gloryland Chorus presents Great Gospel Favourites. Saturday February 18th at 7:30pm. Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale. Funds raised will go towards Meserete Kristo College in Ethiopia - Pastors Scholarship Fund. For more information call 519-669-2861.
• Waterloo County Teachers' Choir Concert. Tuesday February 21st at 7:30pm. Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen's Square, Cambridge. Tickets are $15 dollars per persona with all proceeds going to support the mission to Rachel's Children's Home in Maputsoe, Lesotho. For more information call 519-620-4415.
• "Kandahar: A Modern Soldier's Story". Thursday February 23rd through Saturday February 25th. Chrysalids Theatre, 137 Ontario Street North, Kitchener. For more information visit www.kandaharmusical.com 

 

Food and Entertainment/Social Events

 

• Ice/Snow Sculpturing Contest, presented by Waterloo Wellington Chapter of Sunshine Foundation Dreams for Kids. On now through Friday February 3rd. There will be prizes for the top three sculptures, and they will be presented to judges on Sunday February 5th at 9:00am. To register email sunshinecontest@gmail.com
• Maryhill Knights of Columbus & CWL Valentine Supper. Saturday February 11th with seatings at 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Maryhill Community Centre, 58 Charles Street East, Maryhill. Tickets are $15 dollars per adult and $7 dollars for children 11 and under. For more information call 519-648-3394.
• Hungry-Man All You Can Eat Breakfast. Sunday February 12th from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Elmira Legion, 11 1st Street East, Elmira. Enjoy all-you-can-eat eggs, bacon, pancakes, home fries, toast, coffee, tea for only $6 dollars. Proceeds support Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. For more information call 519-742-0637 or visit www.childrenswish.ca
• Ladies Auxiliary Sunday Brunch. Sunday February 19th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530, 19 Regina Street North Waterloo. Tickets are $8 dollars for adults, $4 dollars for children. For more information call 519-742-5444.
• City of Waterloo Family Day Activities. Monday February 20th from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Various locations and activities throughout Waterloo Region. For a full schedule of events and more details visit www.waterloo.ca/familyday
• Child Witness Centre Pancake Lunch. Tuesday February 21st from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Delta Kitchener Ballroom, 105 King Street East. Enjoy a delicious buffet of pancakes, bacon, ham, sausages, fruit, and coffee/tea/juice for only $11 dollars. To reserve your spot call 519-744-0904.
• K n M Pro Vendors Craft & Vendor Show. Sunday February 26th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Guelph Italian Canadian Club, 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph. Featuring vendors, crafts, face painting, balloons, and entertainment. Admission is free, but a canned good donation is appreciated. For more information visit www.knmprovendors.webs.com
• 15th Annual Elora Co-op Pre-School's Spaghetti Supper. Sunday February 26th at 4:00pm. Elora Community Centre, 21 David Street West, Elora. Featuring a dinner prepared by East Mill Tapas & Grill, a silent auction, door and raffle prizes. Tickets are $10 dollars for adults, $5 dollars for children. For more information call 519-846-9333 or visit www.elorapreschool.ca
• KW Youth Theatre's Auditions for "Romeo & Juliet" and "The Elephant Man". Kitchener Auditions - Tuesday March 6th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Kaufman Arts Studio, 132 Queen Street. Guelph Auditions - Tuesday March 6th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Guelph Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street. For more information visit www.kwyouththeatre.com

 

Fundraisers

 

• Global Pet Foods Show Us Your Heart Fundraising Campaign. On now through Tuesday February 14th. Any donation you make in-store to the KW Humane Society will be matched by Global Pet Foods. For more information visit www.kwhumane.com
• Zumbathon Fundraiser for Heart & Stroke Foundation & The Armenian Relief Society. Saturday February 4th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Armenian Community Centre, 15 International Village Drive, Cambridge. Cost is $10 dollars per person. For more inf ormation, visit their Facebook page.
• Spin 12 Fundraiser. Saturday February 11th. Rebel Creek Golf Club. This is a 12-hour charity spin with proceeds supporting the St. Mary's Cardiac Care Centre. To register your team or for more information, visit www.spin12.ca
• United Way Fundraiser & Dance. Saturday February 11th from 7:00pm to 12:00am. The Museum, 10 King Street West, Kitchener. Tickets are $10 dollars, with proceeds going to the United Way. For more information call 519-404-1835 or email mthom@uwaterloo.ca
• Marriage Encounter Valentine Fundraiser for Mennonite Brethren Marriage Encounter. Saturday February 11th at 6:00pm. Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church, 19 Ottawa Street North. Featuring dinner, entertainment, and take-home dessert auction. Tickets are $25 dollars each available by calling 519-634-9690. For more information visit www.marriageencounterec.com
• "Coldest Night of the Year" Winter Walk Fundraiser. Saturday February 25th starting at 4:00pm. Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, 301 Charles Street East, Kitchener. Join the 5km or 10km walk, with proceeds supporting Ray of Hope. For more information or to register visit www.coldestnightoftheyear.org
• 8th Annual Yoga for Hope Fundraising Event. Saturday February 25th from 7:30am to 5:00pm. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. For more information visit www.yogaforhope.ca
• Children's Band Aid Drive for Grand River Hospital's Children's Outpatient Clinic. On now through Wednesday February 29th. Band aids are being collected Grand River Hospital's Children's Outpatient Clinic. For drop off locations and more information email piz27@hotmail.com

 

Information Sessions/Meetings/Seminars

 

• Elora and Salem Horticultural Society's 15th Annual Garden Conference. Sunday February 5th from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Wellington County Museum and Archives, County Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. To pre-register call 519-846-0642 or email eshs@live.ca.
• Interfaith Community Counselling Centre Annual General Meeting. Thursday February 23rd at 6:30pm. Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder's Road West, Baden. For more information call 519-6662-3092.
• A Look Inside: Heart Surgery at St. Mary's General Hospital. Thursday February 23rd at 7:00pm. Heasley Hall, St. Mary's General Hospital. Hear from patients and surgeons and tour a cardiac operating room. To RSVP call 519-749-6536 or email adegrace@smgh.ca
• The Writer's Path Writing Programs. Kids classes run Saturdays until March 3rd from 1:00pm to 2:15pm at Emmanuel United Church. Adult classes run Wednesdays from January 18 to March 7 from 4:00 to 5:30pm at the Button Factory. For more information call 519-880-8533 or email writers_path@yahoo.ca

 

Sports Events

 

• 2012 Spring/Summer Kitchener-Waterloo Minor Sports Registration. Wednesday February 15th and Thursday February 16th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Conestoga Mall, 550 King Street North, Waterloo. For more information call 519-886-1177 x 273 or visit www.waterloo.ca/minorsports
• Heart and Stroke Curling for Heart Bonspiel. Friday February 17th. KW Granite Club, 99 Seagram Drive, Waterloo. Registration fee is $140 dollars per 4-person team and includes continental breakfast, heart-healthy lunch, guest speaker and entry in two draws. To register call 519-571-9600 or visit www.fitforheart.ca/curlkw
• Royal City Volleyball Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament. Sunday February 26th. John F. Ross High School, 21 Meyer Drive, Guelph. Recreational and intermediate divisions only, with prizes for winning teams. For more information call 519-822-6353 or email gordonwanda@hotmail.com

 

Other Community Events

 

• "Gift from the Heart" courtesy of Independent Dental Hygiene Practicioners. Saturday February 11th. Participating dental hygienists will offer free dental care to those who cannot afford it. Everyone is welcome, priority is given to those who have no insurance. For more information and a list of locations visit www.giftfromtheheart.ca
• Ren's PETS Depot Top Dog Model Search. Saturday February 18th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Adult Rec Centre, 185 King Street South, 2nd Floor, Waterloo. The top 10 finalists will be chosen for the K-W Humane Society's 6th Annual "On the Cat Walk Fashion Show". For more information visit www.kwhumane.com
• Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Home Improvement Lottery. You can win up to $2000 dollars worth of furniture from St. Jacobs Furniture House. Tickets are $20 dollars each or 3 for $50 dollars, available at St. Jacobs Furniture House and Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. For more information call 519-741-9184 or visit www.wcswr.org
• Creation Africa African Drumming Classes. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening on now through February 21st. The Button Factory, 25 Regina Street South, Uptown Waterloo. To register or for more information call 519-884-5332 or visit www.creationafrica.com
• Volunteer Action Centre's 7th Annual Volunteer Impact Awards. Nominations are being accepted now through Friday February 24th. Nominate an individual, organization or business you know for a Volunteer Impact Award. For more information visit www.volunteerkw.ca
• Volunteer Action Centre's Volunteer Opportunities. Featuring positions available with Christian Horizons, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, and Leadership Waterloo Region. For more information call 519-742-8610 or visit www.volunteerkw.ca