Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: Feb. 21 to 23
The forecast is calling for a chance of flurries all weekend, so if you didn't get your fill of shovelling last weekend, great news — there's more!
It will be slightly warmer than earlier in the week, so it could be a pretty time to go for a walk in the woods or nearby trials (if they're cleared).
The third annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee for Waterloo region will be held Sunday at the Kitchener Public Library. There are 17 middle school students from across the region and the Toronto area who will take part. The winner will go to Washington, D.C. The competition is set to begin at 1 p.m.
Royal City Musical Productions presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. this weekend at the Guelph Little Theatre. The story follows 10-year-old Stanley who goes on a musical odyssey around the globe all while flat as a pancake.
Meanwhile, K-W Little Theatre presents Pippin at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The production is on stage until March 2.
The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday to take on the Barrie Colts. Then they hit the road for a game in London on Sunday.
The Guelph Storm are on the road this weekend, taking on the Soo Greyhounds on Friday and the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday.
The K-W Titans basketball team are home at The Aud in Kitchener Saturday night, facing the Newfoundland Rogues. It's Pink Shirt Day at the game and fans can stick around afterwards to meet the players and get autographs and photos.
If you're driving this weekend, here are some local gas prices:
Seedy Saturday
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kitchener Public Library, main branch
This annual event includes seed swaps, free seminars including grading techniques and growing your own food, plus local vendors with plants, supplies and, of course, seeds.
Black History Celebration
Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cambridge Public Library —Hespeler branch
This Black History Month event will feature author readings, trivia, crafts, music, dancing and food. There will also be a community art project everyone can take part in.
Rhythm and Blues Cambridge event page
A Tribute to Bob Marley featuring Dr. Mike and Friends
Saturday at 7 p.m.
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex St., Guelph
Dr. Mike and friends will perform the legendary tunes of Bob Marley during this concert event held by the Guelph Black Heritage Society. Tickets are required.
Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet
Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Waterloo Public Library — Eastside Branch
Local historian and writer Peggy Plet will give her presentation: Discovering Waterloo Region's Untold Stories: Celebrating Black History. It looks at the impacts and contributions of Black residents in the community and celebrates what they accomplished.
Registration is required.
Waterloo Public Library event page
Rock Paper Scissors: Book and Print Fair
Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art Gallery of Guelph
This annual fair features zinesters, printmakers, artists, poets, and publishers from across the province. There will be more than 50 vendors on hand.
On Saturday, there are four artist-led workshops including collage and storytelling, preventing burnout and other areas of writing.
Workshops are free but registration is required. Sunday's fair is free to attend.
Bonus: Free Public Kilt Skate
Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus
Don your kilt (or some plaid if you don't have a kilt) and skates and hit the ice in Fergus for this winter event from the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. There will also be hot chocolate, shortbread, pipes and drums and highland dancers.
Bonus: Chickadee Day
Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited and Starkey Hill, Guelph
Wild Birds Unlimited is hosting a morning of crafts, storytime and activities. People should dress warmly and there will be a chance to try to hand-feed chickadees at Starkey Hill.
Registration is required.
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The forecast is calling for a chance of flurries all weekend, so if you didn't get your fill of shovelling last weekend, great news — there's more! It will be slightly warmer than earlier in the week, so it could be a pretty time to go for a walk in the woods or nearby trials (if they're cleared). The third annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee for Waterloo region will be held Sunday at the Kitchener Public Library. There are 17 middle school students from across the region and the Toronto area who will take part. The winner will go to Washington, D.C. The competition is set to begin at 1 p.m. Royal City Musical Productions presents The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr. this weekend at the Guelph Little Theatre. The story follows 10-year-old Stanley who goes on a musical odyssey around the globe all while flat as a pancake. Meanwhile, K-W Little Theatre presents Pippin at The Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The production is on stage until March 2. The Kitchener Rangers are home Friday to take on the Barrie Colts. Then they hit the road for a game in London on Sunday. The Guelph Storm are on the road this weekend, taking on the Soo Greyhounds on Friday and the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday. The K-W Titans basketball team are home at The Aud in Kitchener Saturday night, facing the Newfoundland Rogues. It's Pink Shirt Day at the game and fans can stick around afterwards to meet the players and get autographs and photos. If you're driving this weekend, here are some local gas prices: Seedy Saturday Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kitchener Public Library, main branch This annual event includes seed swaps, free seminars including grading techniques and growing your own food, plus local vendors with plants, supplies and, of course, seeds. Black History Celebration Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cambridge Public Library —Hespeler branch This Black History Month event will feature author readings, trivia, crafts, music, dancing and food. There will also be a community art project everyone can take part in. Rhythm and Blues Cambridge event page A Tribute to Bob Marley featuring Dr. Mike and Friends Saturday at 7 p.m. Heritage Hall, 83 Essex St., Guelph Dr. Mike and friends will perform the legendary tunes of Bob Marley during this concert event held by the Guelph Black Heritage Society. Tickets are required. Celebrating Black History with Peggy Plet Saturday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Waterloo Public Library — Eastside Branch Local historian and writer Peggy Plet will give her presentation: Discovering Waterloo Region's Untold Stories: Celebrating Black History. It looks at the impacts and contributions of Black residents in the community and celebrates what they accomplished. Registration is required. Waterloo Public Library event page Rock Paper Scissors: Book and Print Fair Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Gallery of Guelph This annual fair features zinesters, printmakers, artists, poets, and publishers from across the province. There will be more than 50 vendors on hand. On Saturday, there are four artist-led workshops including collage and storytelling, preventing burnout and other areas of writing. Workshops are free but registration is required. Sunday's fair is free to attend. Bonus: Free Public Kilt Skate Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Fergus Don your kilt (or some plaid if you don't have a kilt) and skates and hit the ice in Fergus for this winter event from the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. There will also be hot chocolate, shortbread, pipes and drums and highland dancers. Bonus: Chickadee Day Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wild Birds Unlimited and Starkey Hill, Guelph Wild Birds Unlimited is hosting a morning of crafts, storytime and activities. People should dress warmly and there will be a chance to try to hand-feed chickadees at Starkey Hill. Registration is required.
