Hello! We wanted to make sure you know about the StaySafe™ Rapid Antigen Screening Program happening around the region. Businesses can register to pick up free testing kits in Cambridge or in Kitchener – or hop on the StaySafe bus as it makes stops across town. Quick, rapid testing helps reduce the risk of spread. The tests can be done at home or in your business – and you don’t have to have symptoms to take one. We can all help stop the spread. Learn more on the StaySafe site and check out these stories on CTV, in The Record, and on Communitech News. (Shout out to the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and Communitech for creating this program.)
What to do.
Tuesday, April 27
IdeaExchange presents Our Inner Sparks: Career Growth in Challenging Times. They’ll explore how to get past the feeling of hopelessness and examine the various things you can do to continuously grow and foster your career. These practical strategies will help you prepare for that dream job you have been seeking. Tuesday, April 27 at noon.
Watershed Writers features interviews with an exciting mix of local fiction writers, poets, playwrights and essayists. In their next episode, they sit down with Tuscarora writer, performer, and publisher Janet Rogers to discuss what it has meant for her to come home to Six Nations of the Grand River after decades away, her dreams as a literary Auntie, and the personal and political power of her new book Ego of a Nation. tune into CKWR 98.5 FM community radio at the program time or listen online.
The Zeitspace Sessions has Adrian Cho sharing his personal perspective on pivoting during the pandemic and the story of cutting his losses in one thing, starting from scratch on something else, having to learn new skills, and trying to apply his existing skills. Tuesday, April 27 at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 28
Throw on your gym clothes and check out Laurier EdTalks’ Physical Literacy in the 21st century. Often marginalized and misunderstood, physical education provides opportunities for all students to experience the joy of physical movement. This presentation will bring to light the importance of the development physical literacy in schools and at home. Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library and the Festival of Literary Diversity present Writers on Place & Belonging at 8 p.m. In this free session, three exciting new authors discuss novels that tackle notions of place and home, that explore human relationships with moving prose.
Thursday, April 29
Wonder what’s behind your kid’s love of Roblox? Check out uxWaterloo’s Designing a gaming platform for kids with Carina Ngai, product design manager at Roblox. Thursday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 30
The deadline to submit your quilt block for “From Behind the Mask” is Friday, April 30.
Kitchener Public Library and the Festival of Literary Diversity present The Poet's Gallery at 8 p.m. The Poet’s Gallery is an experience where diverse spoken word artists come together to share their unique expressions of poetry in ways that will move, stretch and challenge you.
Saturday, May 1
Join Culinary Studio chefs Jody and Kirstie and Cave Spring Wine Maker Gabe Demarco celebrate the launch of the winery’s Rose Estate with this collaboration of food and wine. The hosts will walk through the preparation and pairing of the spice roasted fish taco with the Cave Spring Rose Estate and the pork loin chop with the Riesling Estate in what will be an informative, hands-on, and entertaining evening for two. Saturday, May 1 at 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 2
Live (pre-recorded) music for a great cause. Join the Kitchener Famous Podcast crew as they present Juneyt, Craig McNair, Cheryl Lescom, Chuckee Zehr, Mike Todd, Matt Weidinger, Kevin Coates, and The John McKinley Band to raise money for their friend Stephen who’s battling cancer.
Monday, May 3
Ways to support local.
Nachos, burgers, and growlers? Head on over to Ethel’s for some takeout.
Swine & Vine is moving uptown!
Celebrate spring and support local with TWB’s Bee Kind Gift Set!
What to read.
Bhima’s Warung is a special place in Waterloo ‘we don’t want to lose’ (The Record)
Earth Day is everyday for the First Peoples (InsideWaterloo)
Local reusable container startup Ekko wants to help restaurants and consumers reduce plastic use (Communitech News)