Get involved

Do you or someone you know live in Clair Hills?

Clair Hills Community Association is hosting an information session to find new volunteers.

Learn more about getting involved in this neighbourhood by attending the info session on November 14

If you're not sure about neighbourhood boundaries, check our Neighbourhood Map.

Current volunteer opportunities

Get involved close to home! There are many ways to give back in your neighbourhood. Consider volunteering for:

• snow clearing
• escorting seniors on grocery trips
• driving seniors to appointments
• swimming and aquatics
• outdoor ice rinks

Get inspired

New art in Beechwood North!

Through a collaboration between local artist Agnes Niewiadomski and neighbours, Beechwood North has a stunning new piece of woven art.

This project celebrated the plants and animals that also call Beechwood North home. Agnes used their art to connect the local wildlife to the everyday surroundings around the neighbourhood.

Learn more about the Artists in Neighbourhoods program

New pavilion in Heasley Park

We’re excited to share there is a new gathering space in Heasley Park! The new Laurie Strome Memorial Community Pavilion is a new space for neighbourhood connections, rain or shine!

Thank you to all who were involved and a special thank you to the volunteers apart of Lakeshore South Community Association.

Get in the know

You won't be-leaf this

Leaves are nature’s free fertilizer! When you leave them on your lawn, they break down and feed the soil while giving a winter home to local pollinators. Consider leaving the leaves this season!

Leaf collection is also an option and is underway in neighbourhoods this fall.

Don't forget to help your neighbours who may need assistance clearing their leaves or preparing for winter. You could get nominated as a kind neighbour!

What happened at the Neighbourhood Summit?

Neighbours across Waterloo gathered for the annual Neighbourhood Summit this November to celebrate all things neighbourhoods!

This year's event focused on sustainability in neighbourhoods. Thanks to Anne, Deb, Kae and Suzette for sharing about neighbourhood-led projects in their communities.

Attendees also got the chance to provide feedback on an upcoming Climate Champions program and ideas for new items in the neighbourhood event equipment program.

Stay tuned in this newsletter about future events like this!

More things to know!

• More housing options might be coming to your neighbourhood! Changes to a zoning bylaw will soon allow for four units, four storey homes in Waterloo.

• New playgrounds are coming to Rummelhardt park and White Elm park. Subscribe to the project pages for updates.

• The CARL winter adult leagues and public skate schedules are now available for the season.

• 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.

• City of Waterloo Home Support Services seeks individuals to assist seniors needing snow removal. Please fill out the form if you're 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

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

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