So much to discover! Head to the Waterloo Public Library (Main Library on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. until the end of August. Taste local treats, enjoy entertainment from local musicians and performers, participate in programming from the library and SO much more!
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Come out to the Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch on August 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for food trucks, live music, games, crafts and even a mini market stand! Bring your own chairs and/or blankets to enjoy the picnic and celebrate the festivities.
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See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with grants and/or equipment, just send us an email! neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca
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Picnic Table Program 2022! |
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Have you noticed these beautiful pieces of art popping up at parks near you? That's because our neighbourhood picnic table program is back!
Anndale Park, Roselea Park, Laurelwood Park and Glen Acres Park all have various artists creating vibrant tables throughout August.
Thanks to neighbour volunteers Laura, Jill, Emily, and Donna who nominated their parks and participated on the selection committee.
Photo 1: By Artist Donia Liu Neekman
Photo 2: y Artist Aoe Girard
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A neighbour shares: Sharon is one of the most amazing community supporters I have seen. She quietly steps up to volunteer for so many community programs. Never takes credit but yet with out her help and support many of the projects she is involved in would have fallen apart. She often takes the less glamourous tasks and never fails to flow through. Our community would be a less kind place with out her.
Is there someone doing awesome near you?
We want to recognize people who do great things, big or small, in their neighbourhood. Nominations will be accepted year-round and every nominee will receive a thank you package.
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Ride-a-Bus!
The Community Programming team, in partnership with Age Friendly Waterloo, is hosting a Ride-A-Bus event for older adults to learn more about navigating the Grand River Transit system. There will be a GRT bus onsite parked in the laneway for participant boarding.
When: Wednesday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
Where: Community Room in the Pavilion at WMRC, 101 Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo.
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Waterloo Region Community Foundation Youth in Recreation Fund is open for applications until September 15. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000. Community recreation includes sport, fitness, youth leadership, camping/outdoor education, the arts and cultural activities.
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Whether you have a small balcony or a big backyard, a pollinator garden can fit in your space. Reep Green Solutions shares a Renters Guide to Planting a Pollinator Garden
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Visit the City of Waterloo Museum Health in Space: Daring to Explore exhibit until September 2022. Located in Conestoga Mall by the Galaxy Cinemas and Food Court.
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Nominations for the 2022 Waterloo Region Newcomer Landlord Award are now being accepted until September 16, 2022. Please consider nominating a landlord that has gone the extra mile to provide affordable housing solutions for recent immigrants and refugees in Waterloo Region! Complete the brief nomination form.
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From salsa classes to art shows, Uptown Waterloo has many fun activities happening this summer! Check out their full list of events for this August here.
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Racial Equity Fund application deadline is September 15. This Waterloo Region Community Foundation fund will support organizations that are led-by and serve people across Waterloo Region who are Indigenous, Black and people of colour.
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Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism or Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
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Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support in solidarity with Ukraine and supporting Afghan resettlement in Waterloo Region.
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Multicultural Calendar:
Source: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion
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Thank you for reading this edition of Neighbours helping Neighbours, a newsletter from the neighbourhoods team, with a focus on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
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