TL;WR

What to do (at home)
Monday, April 27
Work was already changing - then all of this happened. Manulife's Kathryn Kitchen and Communitech's Simon Chan are talking about how our workplaces will be different, what challenges workforces will have and more from 2-3 pm in "The Future (of Work) is Now".
Artshine has their art tutorial on at 3 pm. Learn how to make straw sculptures with Bev.
Tuesday, April 28
Your Kitchener Public Library has Storytime with Hannah from 10-10:15. It says for kids, but don't we all need story time right now?
Go on a tour of the Toronto Zoo with Waterloo Public Library's virtual field trips at 11 am. (No, we can not stop at the snack bar -Ed.)
It's Tuesday and that means another Good Company Productions Virtual Open Mic night starting at 7 pm. If you want to perform tonight or another Tuesday, you can sign up on the same page.
Show off your knowledge about movies and compete against others in Waterloo Public Library's live trivia night starting at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, April 29
Get your tweens coding with Canada Learns Code "Webmaking with HTML & CSS" starting at 1 pm.
Zut alors - Artshine has their French language art tutorial on at 3 pm.
D2L ‘s Technical Interview Partner team will be hosting a workshop for technical interviewing, taking some of their retired questions out of the archive and walking through how they structure questions, why they do things certain ways, and the objectives of asking technical questions the way they do. This session is focused on Software Developers and Test Developers. Registration required, sign up here.
Join Casey from Bhimas Warung for Casey's Pantry at Home with THEMUSEUM@HOME as she walks you through the steps to make delicious Chicken and Waffles with the staples you already have at home. 7pm.
I, The Mountain has their "Fan Appreciation PJ Party" on at 8 pm.
Thursday, April 30
Are you a woman looking to start your own business? Have you recently started one but are struggling with how to make it successful? The Laurier Women Entrepreneurship Centre is hosting "Start My Business Information Session" from 10 to 12 pm.
This week's Coffee Talk #AMA is "The Agile Business - Pulling Off The Quick Pivot" with Blair Severn at 11 am. There have been several epic demonstrations of companies quickly pivoting their messaging and product in the face of COVID-19. Blair Severn, Chairman of enabling ideas® joins Coffee Talk #AMA to answer your questions about how agile businesses can successfully pull off “the quick pivot”.
So, you want to be in Sales? (No, I want to dance! -Ed.) Join some of D2L’s Business Development team as they run a “Day in the Life” Ask Me Anything session, where they’ll talk about the Business Development function at D2L, some of their day to day activities, things they enjoy about working at D2L, and cover a bit of the interview process. Registration required, sign up here.
Lana's Lounge has a take-out dinner with Jesse Webber. Your choice of Lana’s Layered Chicken with Ham and Ementhal. Served with Scalloped Potatoes and Asparagus spears ($20) or Marinated Grilled Veggie Sandwich (with Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Sweet Onion and melted Goat Cheeee). Served with home made pasta salad ($17). Plus, Jesse Webber plays music for you online.
Friday, May 1
April showers bring May Artshine flowers at 10 am. Willow will take your kids (or you if you really need it) through a tutorial to make your own spring flowers.
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony is live at 8 with their Friday Night with the KW Symphony series.
Ways to support local
Waterloo's best chocolate, Esta's Chocolate, has their online store open and have a special Esta Quarantine Care Package available. Includes Esta Assorted Bulk Signature Truffles, their Hedgehog Truffle Box and Blacksmith & Bean Gold Rush Signature Medium Blend coffee.
Graffiti Market's parking lot pickup started last week and it's amazing - get that Detroit-style pizza today.
Here's some ways to get connected with the community using art with Not The Only Lonely, Good Co. Productions, The City of Waterloo and The City of Kitchener.
Check the always up-to-date listings over at Communitech.ca.
Looking for more places to support, check out Support Waterloo Eats and KW From Home - both awesome resources for local businesses and how to order from them.

Mark your calendars for Friday, May 1. It's the Mayday Radio Telethon in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Tune in to Midtown Radio between 11 am and 11 pm for a day of specialized content and chances to win local band swag!

Children’s Mental Health Week is May 3-9, 2020 and this year TL;WR will be supporting Lutherwood Canada Steps for Kids Virtual Walk. By virtually stepping up, we can help provide care and support for children in Waterloo Region who are struggling with their mental health. Take some steps with us! Sign up for Lutherwood’s Steps for Kids Virtual Event and participate in fun activities for the entire family.

Check out these awesome Mother's Days Ideas from Alyana & Shirley and CuratedKW. They were guests on the podcast back in January - you can find the episode here.
Game night

Don't know how we missed this, but Cards Against Humanity has a family edition available for free to print at hoe.
Art at home

Artshine has a spring sale for their Artshine In A Box subscription plan. Get 19% off Artshine In A Box when you subscribe to 3 months or more.
Running

Taylor Jones shared this route to run a heart around Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital - and encourages you to donate to RegionReady.ca.
1. King/Wellington
2. King to Union (left)
3. Union to Belmont (left)
4. Belmont to Queen’s Blvd (left)
5. Queen St. to Margaret Ave. (left)
6. Margaret Ave. to Wellington/King St.
Tag your runs with
#RunHeartsForHealthcare