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Poppy making workshop

The City of Waterloo Museum has partnered with Waterloo Public Library and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 Waterloo on the Remembrance Reflections Commemorative Project to encourage people to take a minute to pause, reflect and keep the memory alive.

Want to help make poppies? Join the workshop on November 4.

Learn more about the Remembrance Reflections commemorative project.

Get inspired

A neighbour wrote in: "She is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. She walks around the neighbourhood almost every day brightening people's lives with her friendly and positive attitude. Heather makes a point of welcoming any new neighbour. Heather has the old-fashioned hospitality, she is a joy to see every day."

Have a neighbour that stands out in your neighbourhood? 

Giraffe parade

Neighbours from the MacGregor Albert neighbourhood hosted a Giraffe Parade at Waterloo Park.

The parade celebrated the legacy of Dr. Anne Innis Dagg and her research on giraffes, who happened to live in the neighbourhood! Local artists helped lead design workshops for the giraffe creations and neighbours were involved at all stages to bring this vibrant idea to life!

This idea was supported by the Neighbourhood Fund. Applications are closed for the year, but it's never too early to start thinking about ideas for next year.

Card making workshop

Lakeshore neighbours came together to enjoy a card making workshop hosted at SideWalk Community Centre.

This event was supported through a

Have a workshop you would like to host? We can support you with a mini grant and resources to plan your event.

Get in the know

Celebrate safely with fireworks

Happy Diwali/Deepavali!

Fireworks are permitted for Diwali/Deepavali from dusk until 11 p.m. on October 31 and November 1, 2024.

If you're planning to use fireworks, use them on private property and away from wildlife and consider giving your neighbours a heads up so they can plan ahead.

Learn more about fireworks in Waterloo.

New spray pads!

Two new spray pads are coming to Waterloo neighbourhoods, in time for fun in summer 2025.

The spray pads will include a washroom, shade structures, seating and be near existing playgrounds.

Locations:

• Blue Beech Link
• Eastbridge Green

Subscribe to the project pages for updates.

More things to know!

• We're making changes to a bylaw to allow for four units, four storey homes.
• The city's loose leaf collection program is running until November 23. Consider leaving the leaves over winter to protect pollinators and other small urban critters.

• The CARL winter adult leagues schedule has been released and registration is now open. Programs start the first week in January.

• Check out the KW library of things, where you can borrow equipment, tools, camping gear and much more! Become a member for only $50 a year.

• The public skate schedule is now open, bring your skates and neighbours!

• City of Waterloo Home Support Services seeks individuals to assist seniors needing snow removal. Please fill out the form if your interested in being a Brokered Worker or a Volunteer.

• Looking for a place to host your event? Check out our gathering space map to find the best location for you.

• Check out the Waterloo Public Library's website for details on upcoming programs, activities and events.

• Spectrum Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community space offers a variety of programs and services, check out their website for more information.

• Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.

• Waterloo Region has a long history of welcoming refugees and refugee claimants. Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support for refugees living in our region.

November Diversity Calendar

October 31 – November 1: Diwali

November 01: All Saints’ Day

November 02: Day of the Dead

November 02: All Souls' Day

November 03 – 09: Treaties Recognition Week

November 05 – 11: Veterans' Week

November 08: Indigenous Veterans Day

November 11: Remembrance Day

November 14: World Diabetes Day

November 15: Guru Nanak Gurpurab

November 16: International Day for Tolerance

November 17 – 23: Restorative Justice Week

November 19: International Men’s Day

November 20 – 26: Canada History Week

November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20: National Child Day

November 22: National Housing Day

November 22: Lha Bab Düchen

November 24 – 30: National Addictions Awareness Week

November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 25 – December 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 30: Holodomor Memorial Day

Source: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion's Diversity Calendar

If you have ideas for resources to share or shareable stories of kindness, please send them to: neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca

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