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Posted On Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Waterloo Region, ON  – Festive fun is around the corner at Region of Waterloo Museums this holiday season. From family fun for all ages, to an enchanting winter ball, to haunting holiday candlelit tours, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone.
Evening Concert featuring Three-in-the-Round (Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at McDougall Cottage – Cambridge)
Start your holiday season musically. Featuring the music of Gwen Potter, John Harris...

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Posted On Friday, November 08, 2024

Waterloo Region, ON – Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Diwali: The Festival of Lights, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is pleased to see the festival return this weekend. This year’s Diwali celebration will take place over two days, and features free admission to the Diwali Marketplace on Saturday, followed by a ticketed Bollywood Dance Party on Sunday evening featuring singer Nitin Sharma.
Diwali, also known as the ‘festival...

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Posted On Saturday, November 02, 2024

Waterloo Region – The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is proud to announce the return of Black And Free, an art exhibition curated by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae. The exhibition features a mix of emerging and established Black artists from Ontario, each commissioned to create pieces that explore powerful themes of blackness and freedom.
Started in 2017, Black And Free is a multi-year artistic and academic experience that deepens, enlivens and expresses themes of...

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Posted On Friday, October 18, 2024

Kitchener, ON – October 18, 2024 – St. Mary’s General Hospital marks its century-long legacy this October with a series of events showcasing its impact in Waterloo Region and beyond.
For many, the Hospital has always been more than just a building — it’s been the symbolic heart of care in the community. First opening its doors on October 21, 1924, the Hospital celebrates a century of compassionate and inclusive care to patients locally and beyond...

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Posted On Friday, July 12, 2024

Waterloo Region, ON – Schneider Haus is celebrating PRIDE on Saturday, July 13, with a free outdoor market and elder talk in collaboration with Spectrum Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space and sponsored by Scotiabank. The event will feature local artisans, live music by Coraline James, free cookies, kid-friendly crafts, and glitter tattoos. This event was originally scheduled for June 22, but was rescheduled due to weather conditions.
The Pride Market...

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