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10 events to check out in Waterloo Region this week (16 to 20)

10 events to check out in Waterloo Region this week (16 to 20)
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Grand River Film Festival 2022

Grand River Film Festival 2022

The festival hosts local, Canadian, and international films, pairing screenings with panels consisting of directors, film professionals, local interest groups and notable guest speakers. See website for a list of films. May 9-22, 2022

Location and Venue: online, Waterloo, ON (A digital film festival) Event date and time: Monday, May 16, 2022 12:00AM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: See website for info

Glencairn Pickleball – Mondays All Level

Adult drop-in Pickleball for Beginners-Plus targeting the more experienced player.. Three courts allows for minimum wait time between play. See All Level play on Mondays & Fridays Contact Harry Chin for newsletter and cancellations

Location and Venue: 725 Erinbrook Dr., Kitchener, ON, N2E 3E3 (Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church) Event date and time: Monday, May 16, 2022 7:00PM – 10:00PM Audience: Adults Price: Free

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Seniors Community Dining

Note: new date and location this month- tuesday may 17 new hamburg legion 65 boullee stCommunity Care Concepts invites you to join us for lunch and fellowship.Must pre-register by noon on May 12 by calling 519-664-1900 or Toll Free: 1-855-664-1900.

Location and Venue: 65 Boullee St. New Hamburg, New Hamburg, ON, N3A 1E1 (New Hamburg Legion) Event date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM Audience: Seniors Price: $12.00

Dave Restivo Trio with Fawn Fritzen

Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.Doors open at 6:30 p.M. Advance tickets required.Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase advance tickets for this event.

Location and Venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel) Event date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6:30PM – 10:30PM Audience: Adults Price: $22.00 / Person

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K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards

Community members are invited to support the nominees and celebrate with these distinguished women. In person or virtual tickets are available online at womenoftheyear.ca. The event also supports the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

Location and Venue: 74 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge, ON, N1S 2L9 (Tapestry Hall) Event date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:30PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: $50 Tickets at womenoftheyear.ca

Hemp, chia and flax…Oh my! Dietitian cooking demo

Join Kelly and Heidi in this 1-hour cooking demo to explore- Nutritional value of popular seeds- Different ways to use seeds- Storage tips for maximizing seed shelf lifeWorkshop includes: live cooking demo, recipes, resources, live Q&A

Location and Venue: 750 Ottawa St. S, Waterloo, ON, N2E 1B6 (ONLINE EVENT) Event date and time: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12:00PM – 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: 30 Register By: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. Open Year-Round. Thursdays and Saturdays
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Follow COVID-19 protocols.

Location and Venue: 1386 King St. N., Woolwich, ON, N0B 2N0 (St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market) Event date and time: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00AM – 3:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

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Beneath The Book

Presented by black girl excellence, this series is the perfect activity for youth 13-24 looking to experience a novel in an immersive way. Sponsorship opportunities available

Location and Venue: 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, N2G 4J3 (Online over Zoom targeted to Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge area) Event date and time: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00PM – 8:30PM Audience: Youth Price: Free. Register by May 3rd Register By: Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Fleetwood Nicks and Practically Petty Tribute Concert

Fleetwood Nicks is a premier Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks tribute performance. Exploring material from Rumours, Stevie Nicks solo work, as well as Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks hits! Every performance of Practically Petty is true to the spirit of Tom Petty.

Location and Venue: 665 King Street North Waterloo, Kitchener, ON, N2J4G8 (St. George Banquet Hall) Event date and time: Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:30PM – 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Tickets starting around just $40.00

Jerzy Kaplanek Quartet

Presented by the Grand River Jazz Society.Doors open at 6:30 p.M. Advance tickets required.Please go to https://www.kwjazzroom.com to purchase advance tickets for this event.

Location and Venue: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, ON, N2J 2X2 (The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel) Event date and time: Friday, May 20, 2022 6:30PM – 10:30PM Audience: Adults Price: $25.00 / Person

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