June 25th to September 17th, 2008
Vitis Vitae Summer Wine Tasting Series
7:30pm to 9:00 pm
@ Cutten Club, Guelph
*June 25th – Wines of the Mediterranean
*July 23rd – Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
*August 20th – Ontario Revisited
*September 17th – Wines of Australia and New Zealand
They consist of tasting 6 wines, accompanied by breads and cheeses. The wine is selected specially for each event by Jacqueline Brisley CSW, and she will lead a fun and informative evening of tasting wine. All events cost $45 per person, inclusive of applicable taxes, and registration is done at www.vitisvitae.com. Come and join in the fun of an evening of wine tasting! Hope to see you at all four.

 

Tooney Tuesday with Erick Traplin & Duffle Bag Theatre

6:15pm start

@ Kitchener City Hall

Tooney Tuesdays is for young and old alike! Fantastic family fun that includes musical performances, free face painting, and more. Admission is free, donations of a tooney are encouraged. Proceeds go to Family & Children's Services.

 

July 10, 2008 to July 13, 2008
16th Annual Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
@ Uptown Waterloo
This festival is a FREE event for everyone to enjoy.Uptown Waterloo businesses host this premier event which features some of the finest Jazz musicians. We invite you to join us, beginning with our fundrasing gala, July 10. Website: www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca or telephone: (519) 885-1921.

 

July 10, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Summer Teas
2:00pm start
@ Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
On Thursdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2:00 p.m., step into the past and experience afternoon tea in the garden. Sip tea, taste treats and listen to music as you relax with friends and family. Reservations are required by calling in advance Woodside National Historic Site, $9.80 per guest. Website: www.pc.gc.ca/woodside or telephone: (519) 571-5684.

 

16th Annual UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival
FREE – Live Jazz Music Festival!!  -- Rain or Shine!
Featuring  headliners Molly Johnson, Manteca and Kellylee Evans, along with many other talented performers!
Come out and enjoy…All that Jazz!  Located in the Waterloo City Center Parking lot  (William & Regina Sts.,  Waterloo). Fully licensed venue – food, beverages, and merchandise on site.

OPENING GALA (July 10th): Tickets $40 per person, includes appetizers, silent auction, cash bar and music by the Cuban sensations, The Alexis Baro Sextet! For Gala tickets or more festival information please call 519.885.1921 or visit www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca

July 11, 2008
Cruising on King Street
@ Downtown Kitchener

7:00pm to 11:00 pm
Shine up your car and get ready to show it off! Plans are well underway for the 18th annual Cruising on King Street in downtown Kitchener. Proudly presented by the City of Kitchener, it's the largest event of its kind in Canada. Classic and antique car parade through King Street. Approximately 200 cars on display and live music, wandering entertainment and exhibits. Check out www.kitchener.ca for directions and parking information in downtown Kitchener.

 

July 18, 2008 to July 20, 2008
Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
@ Victoria Park, Kitchener
Savour the flavour of barbequed chicken and ribs while tasting samples of great Ontario craft-brewed beer, listening to live entertainment and taking in the great atmosphere. Admission free. Food $6-$20, Beer $5 glass, $1/sample. Telephone: (519) 579-3017 or website: www.KitchenerRibAndBeerFest.com.

 

August 8, 2008 to August 10, 2008
Kitchener Blues Festival
@ Various locations in downtown Kitchener
Great entertainment featuring Robert Cray Band, Mavis Staples, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Downchild Blues Band, Mel Brown and so many more. Telephone: (519) 571-2555 or website: www.kitchenerbluesfestival.ca.

 

August 17, 2008
KidSpark
11:00am to 5:00pm
@ Victoria Park, Kitchener
Enjoy a free one day festival that features lots of hands on activities for kids that embraces their creativity. Kids are encouraged to bring their teddy bears and picnic lunches while enjoying a fantastic day in the park. Telephone: (519) 741-2448 or website: www.kidspark.ca.

August 20, 2008 to August 24, 2008
20th Annual Waterloo Buskers Carnival
@ Uptown Waterloo
Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Services
Acrobats, artists, contortionists, daredevils, clowns, jugglers arrive in Uptown Waterloo for four days to amuse children and adults alike! FREE. In typical street performance style you can support the Busker with a donation to their hat. Telephone: (519) 747-8769 or website: www.waterloo-buskers.com.

September 12, 2008
Terry Fox Works!
Terry Fox Works! extends an open invitation to companies and groups to organize fundraising events such as BBQs, auctions, sporting events, or participate in our signature Great Canadian Head Shave events.  Join thousands of Canadians in honouring one of Canada’s greatest heroes and raise much needed funds in support of friends and family currently battling cancer.  With 1 in 3 Canadians facing a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime, there is no greater time than the present to get involved. To learn more about how your company or group can get involved in Terry Fox Works! fundraising initiatives visit www.terryfoxrun.org or contact Bruna Raimondo at bruna@terryfoxrun.org.

 

September 18, 2008
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre and TD Canada Trust Presents:

Inspiring Women ‘The Experience’ TM
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
@ Bingemans
Keynote speaker: Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York
Don’t miss your chance to enhance your business and personal skills during this full-day learning experience amongst hundreds of professional women in the community. Visit www.iiiforyou.com for tickets and more details.

Doors Open Waterloo Region (most sites open 10am-4pm)

Discover significant architectural and historical sites across Waterloo Region. Admission is free. Pick up a map and guide at libraries, museums and tourism offices across Waterloo Region from July to September, or in the Record on September 13, 2008. Visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca or call (519) 747-5139 for more information.

 

October 1, 2008
The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre and Small
Business Community Network presents: Small Business Showcase
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
@ the Waterloo Inn
A chance for local businesses to network, showcase products and services, and discuss topics pertaining to small business. Tradeshow and roundtable/panel discussion. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please contact jeremy.dueck@kitchener.ca or call 519-741-2221.