What to do.
Tuesday, May 25
Here’s a special invitation to join Pat The Dog Theatre for a virtual Presentation of Movement Betwixt Worlds, led by Tara Butler. Featuring Nancy Kenny, Kate Kamo McHugh and Roselyn Kelada-Sedra sharing new dance pieces-in-process developed this spring. Artist discussion to follow. Curious about dance? How to get more movement into your life? Contact hello@patthedog.org to get the link.
Guest presenter Kelly Goto joins the next Zeitspace Session to talk about the cloud-based tools now available for research coding and collaboration like Dovetail and Airtable. Tuesday, May 25 at 12 p.m.
Join artists Eponine Lee and Gabriel Long to learn more about what it means to be a young actor at Kitchener Public Library’s 85Queen: Stratford Presents Young Actors. Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26
Laurier EdTalks presents Building resilience in our children and youth with Dr. Carolyn FitzGerald who will present a number of strategies and approaches that parents and educators can use to support the development of resilience in children and youth. Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
rare’s Conversations for Conservation brings you Jenna Quinn, rare’s Program Scientist, for a virtual presentation and Dr. Andrew MacDougall, University of Guelph, for a Q&A to discuss their partnership project to plant a tallgrass prairie at rare. Learn about the basics of tallgrass prairie, the importance of the habitat, and the progress, challenges, and successes of their 10+ year restored prairie project. Wednesday, May 26 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 27
Laurier Alumni present Career Pivots: Reinventing Yourself in an Ever-Changing World at 8 a.m. Join them for a discussion with Laurier alumnae, who have overcome the self-doubt to activate their connections, leverage skills and made the leap. You'll leave with a better understanding of your required steps and more confidence to take action.
This Thursday is a double shot of local trivia from Kitchener Public Library and Waterloo Public Library. First, at Kitchener Public Library, show how much you know KW with Get Social Trivia: Local History at 7 p.m. Library staff from the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History will be putting you to the test. This month, they are launching History in the Making, a digital database that will help you dive into the rich history of Kitchener and Waterloo Region and discover the people, places and stories from our past that shape our present. If you have the opportunity to explore this platform, you'll be in great shape for trivia. At the same time at Waterloo Public Library, can you tell fact from fiction? Listen to stories told by local guests at Hidden Historian Uptown BIA Event. Some will share stories of true Waterloo facts and some will tell tall tales. Pick the truths from the lies in this fun pub style game for your chance to win awesome prizes.
Friday, May 28
The Jendy Way plays live online for Lana’s Lounge Friday Take Out (or delivery). Check out their page for menu items including Garlic Butter Beef Kabobs, Lana’s Seafood Bake with Lobster, Shrimp and Crab, or Cream Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.
Monday, May 31
BeccaHosts has Disney trivia on at 8 p.m. This week, they're covering everything from Disney – Classic Disney, The Disney Renaissance, Pixar films, and more.
Ways to support local.
What’s your superpower? Soar high, stay safe and participate at your own pace in the KidsAbility Superhero Challenge June 7-13. Join forces (virtually) with others in this fun, friendly and inclusive community challenge. You choose your how to participate to raise funds to support children and youth served by KidsAbility. Register your superpower abilities at www.kidsabilitysuperherochallenge.com or donate to help kids achieve great things at home, at school and in the community!
May’s Rangers Reach 50/50 Raffle is in support of Mike Farwell's "Farwell4Hire" Campaign, raising funds and awareness in support of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). They’re also introducing $1,000 Thursdays, where each Thursday in May, they have Early Bird Prizing worth $1000 or more. Get your tickets today!
You know what your team needs? Tacos. And Taco Fest WR has you covered.
What to read.
Alex Bielak writes about Chef D’s new pop-up wood fired pizza shop in Belmont Village.
Sarah talks with MPP Laura Mae Lindo on the Shine Mama podcast. Find it on her website here and on Apple Podcasts here.
New Communitech CEO aims to make Waterloo Region’s startup ecosystem the best in the world (The Record).
Emergency food program receives $15K from Shopify (Kitchener Today)
Car rally attracts hundreds in support of Palestine (InsideWaterloo)
Changing With The Times: How Good Company Productions Adapted To The Pandemic And Is Helping Local Artists (Community Edition)