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Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 18 to 20
This is one of the busiest weekends of the summer so far when it comes to events happening in this area. The Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show starts at noon Friday and runs afternoons and evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the event in Kitchener's Victoria Park is free, but donations are accepted for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Elora Community Theatre will present Shakespeare in the Park starting Friday night with The Merry Wives of Windsor. Performances are in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts. In Guelph at McCrae House, it's Backyard Theatre season. We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow is the title of the performance by Mike Ford, who is described by the museum as a solo troubadour opera. The piece was commissioned by Guelph Museums to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation in Europe. If you can't make it this weekend, the show also runs July 24 to 26 with afternoon and evening performances. Sunset Sessions in Vogelsang Green is a free concert in downtown Kitchener. Music starts at 7 p.m. and you won't know who is performing until they step up to the mic. The Scotland Yard Hockey Classic to support kids cancer care will be held at The Boardwalk in Waterloo with 96 teams taking part. People can show up and cheer on their favourite teams and just enjoy a day of street hockey. The day benefits the Waterloo Region Health Network Foundation. Latin Music on Main happens in Galt on Saturday evening. Beginner dance lessons are at 6 p.m. with dancing from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Kitchener Panthers are on the road this weekend. They're in Welland Friday and Barrie on Saturday. The Guelph Royals are home Saturday night and host the Brantford Red Sox. If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices: Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Friday 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Uptown Waterloo This free, outdoor festival in uptown Waterloo has everything a jazz music lover would want, plus community vendors and food. Headlining Friday night is Monkey House and on Saturday it's Travis Knights. Plus check out the youth ensemble, Freddie's Freeloaders, the Christine Jensen Quartet and much more. Bonus: Hillside Festival Friday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guelph Lake Conservation Area This annual festival is back and along with a very long list of musicians on three different stages, there are workshops, vendors, food, children's area and activity areas. LISTEN | : Amanda Keeles Sunday at 7 p.m. Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St., Cambridge Cambridge is holding a number of Summer Live events and this weekend, it's a free concert from London, Ont., country singer-songwriter Amanda Keeles. Bring a lawn chair, some snacks and be prepared to enjoy an evening of music. AfroVibes Festival Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m and 10 p.m. to late Deb 1880 in Waterloo, Carl Zehr Square in front of Kitchener's city hall, Rare Nightclub in Waterloo This festival kicks off Friday night with a panel discussion talking about business and the creative economy locally. On Saturday, the festival takes over the space in front of Kitchener's city hall with a free day of music, workshops, food, fashion, games and lots of interactive activities for people of all ages. There's also an after party with DJ Neptune later in the evening, which requires tickets. WATCH | : Cambridge Scottish Festival Friday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Churchill Park, Cambridge The festival gets underway with the Celtic sip and shop Friday night, which has vendors set up, there's live music and watch swords clash in a battle performance. Saturday will see various pipe, drum, band and dancing competitions and performances, a children's glen, the heritage area and live music in the beer tent. Fitness in the Forest Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stanley Park Conservation Area, Kitchener This is a resident-led project that is supported through the City of Kitchener's Love My Hood program. The trail through the park now has signs that offer some additional suggestions on exercises that can be done to get even more out of an evening stroll. A grand opening celebration takes place Saturday with some refreshments and giveaways, but the trail is now open to anyone who wants to use it. LISTEN |
CBC
5 days ago
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- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 18 to 20
This is one of the busiest weekends of the summer so far when it comes to events happening in this area. The Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show starts at noon Friday and runs afternoons and evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the event in Kitchener's Victoria Park is free, but donations are accepted for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Elora Community Theatre will present Shakespeare in the Park starting Friday night with The Merry Wives of Windsor. Performances are in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts. In Guelph at McCrae House, it's Backyard Theatre season. We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow is the title of the performance by Mike Ford, who is described by the museum as a solo troubadour opera. The piece was commissioned by Guelph Museums to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation in Europe. If you can't make it this weekend, the show also runs July 24 to 26 with afternoon and evening performances. Sunset Sessions in Vogelsang Green is a free concert in downtown Kitchener. Music starts at 7 p.m. and you won't know who is performing until they step up to the mic. The Scotland Yard Hockey Classic to support kids cancer care will be held at The Boardwalk in Waterloo with 96 teams taking part. People can show up and cheer on their favourite teams and just enjoy a day of street hockey. The day benefits the Waterloo Region Health Network Foundation. Latin Music on Main happens in Galt on Saturday evening. Beginner dance lessons are at 6 p.m. with dancing from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Kitchener Panthers are on the road this weekend. They're in Welland Friday and Barrie on Saturday. The Guelph Royals are home Saturday night and host the Brantford Red Sox. If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices: Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Friday 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Uptown Waterloo This free, outdoor festival in uptown Waterloo has everything a jazz music lover would want, plus community vendors and food. Headlining Friday night is Monkey House and on Saturday it's Travis Knights. Plus check out the youth ensemble, Freddie's Freeloaders, the Christine Jensen Quartet and much more. Friday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guelph Lake Conservation Area This annual festival is back and along with a very long list of musicians on three different stages, there are workshops, vendors, food, children's area and activity areas. Amanda Keeles Sunday at 7 p.m. Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St., Cambridge Cambridge is holding a number of Summer Live events and this weekend, it's a free concert from London, Ont., country singer-songwriter Amanda Keeles. Bring a lawn chair, some snacks and be prepared to enjoy an evening of music. AfroVibes Festival Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m and 10 p.m. to late Deb 1880 in Waterloo, Carl Zehr Square in front of Kitchener's city hall, Rare Nightclub in Waterloo This festival kicks off Friday night with a panel discussion talking about business and the creative economy locally. On Saturday, the festival takes over the space in front of Kitchener's city hall with a free day of music, workshops, food, fashion, games and lots of interactive activities for people of all ages. There's also an after party with DJ Neptune later in the evening, which requires tickets. Sights and sounds from AfroVibes Festival in Kitchener 1 year ago There was food, music and vendors in front of Kitchener's city hall and on the Gaukel Block on Saturday as part of the AfroVibes Festival. The three-day event celebrating African culture also included a karaoke night and a panel discussion in Waterloo. Cambridge Scottish Festival Friday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Churchill Park, Cambridge The festival gets underway with the Celtic sip and shop Friday night, which has vendors set up, there's live music and watch swords clash in a battle performance. Saturday will see various pipe, drum, band and dancing competitions and performances, a children's glen, the heritage area and live music in the beer tent. Cambridge Scottish Festival website Fitness in the Forest Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stanley Park Conservation Area, Kitchener This is a resident-led project that is supported through the City of Kitchener's Love My Hood program. The trail through the park now has signs that offer some additional suggestions on exercises that can be done to get even more out of an evening stroll. A grand opening celebration takes place Saturday with some refreshments and giveaways, but the trail is now open to anyone who wants to use it. Facebook event page
Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Times
‘Taken for granted', never a Lion — yet George Ford nears 100 caps
The day the British & Irish Lions announced their tour squad George Ford took a call wishing him good luck. 'Thanks,' England's fly half replied. 'Whatever happens, nothing changes what I do tomorrow. Nothing.' Mike Ford, George's father and a former Lions defence coach, rang off and thought about what he had just heard. 'You go, 'Right, OK', but you're thinking, wow, that's why he is who he is,' Mike said. The Lions did not come for the Sale Sharks playmaker, hence his presence in Argentina, rather than Australia. But that ability to treat Rudyard Kipling's twin impostors the same goes a long way to explaining why the 32-year-old is about to become the eighth Englishman to reach 100 caps. Ford has won a grand slam and three Six Nations titles, two Premierships and appeared in two World Cup semi-finals. He has also been left out of some of England's biggest World Cup games, though, and never been a Lion. All the while he has met sporting triumph and disaster with equanimity. 'We've picked him up a few times,' Ford Sr admits. 'Me or Sally Anne put an arm round him. We're his mum and dad, aren't we. I remind him he's the best in the world, because that's what I truly believe. But he's never let it affect the way he prepares the team and himself. I've been in the game since 1982 and he's teaching me things. 'I look at my own career and times that didn't go well for me. There was certainly a period I went into the doldrums, feeling sorry for myself. Most players are like that. George's mindset is so strong. He's obsessed with the sport, has been since he was a ball boy and mascot when I played.' From family you would expect words of support. But talk to hardened professionals and their verdicts correspond. 'George's temperament is always the same,' Ben Youngs, England's most-capped male player, says. 'So consistent, no let-off. Whether he's starting, captain, not involved, whatever — his discipline and focus on the week and day-to-day is remarkable. 'Externally, he's probably never got the praise he deserves, but I'll tell you this, he's one of the best I've played with and I was fortunate enough to play with some unbelievable fly halves. Remove him from Leicester's Premiership team in 2022 and we don't win that title. Without doubt. He was that integral to how we played. How he's never been a Lion I find very, very hard to fathom. 'He's so pivotal, essential and selfless in the way he creates space and time for everyone else. He's the ultimate team player. I think sometimes he goes under the radar because he does his job so well. He's taken for granted.' Ford played for England Under-18 when he was 15, made his professional debut at 16, marshalled England Under-20 at 17, and was named World Junior Player of the Year at 18. 'It was just a matter of time before we picked him,' recalls former England head coach Stuart Lancaster, who gave Ford his senior debut in 2014. 'His game understanding, knowledge and composure was exceptional at such a young age. 'I gave him his first cap on the basis of him beginning to really dominate at Premiership level. There are very few tens I have seen do that at such a young age. 'I look at him now and see a player at the peak of his powers. His ability to read and manipulate defences, to take the ball to the line when they're stood off him, to hold his feet when they're coming at him and put people into space, is incredible. 'To get to 100 caps in the same era as Owen Farrell, Danny Cipriani, Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and many other great tens is testament to him. He doesn't look to me like he's slowing down, either. He's in great shape and looks motivated. I'm very proud of him.' In La Plata, an hour's drive southeast of Buenos Aires, Ford will reach three figures against an Argentina side buoyant by beating the Lions. Watching from the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi stands will be dad and younger brother, Jacob. 'He told us not to worry about being there,' Ford Sr says. 'Well, of course, he did! He said this is just a milestone on his journey and he doesn't want it to be seen as his be-all-and-end-all. 'So we won't be throwing him a party, because he wouldn't want that. But I still need to be there. I wouldn't be anywhere else.' Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La PlataSaturday, 8.40pmTV Sky Sports
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rival Atlanta Falcons Unintentionally Troll Themselves On Social Media
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rival Atlanta Falcons Unintentionally Troll Themselves On Social Media originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Divisional rivalries in the NFL can often be brutal, with one team sometimes trolling the others in the division after big wins or unfortunate losses. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are no exception. Advertisement But sometimes, just sometimes, a team can troll itself without even knowing it. Super Bowl LI in Houston, which wrapped up the 2016 NFL season, was one for the ages. And one that Falcons fans won't ever forget, no matter how much they want to. On Tuesday, if any of them had forgotten, they were reminded by the Falcons' social media team. During Atlanta's voluntary OTAs, the Falcons' social media team posted a photo of safety Jessie Bates III standing next to corner Mike Ford on the field. While that sounds innocent enough, the photo itself speaks to the opposite. Bates wears No. 3 and Ford wears No. 28. For Falcons fans, seeing 28 and 3 together brings back horrific memories of that Super Bowl. Fans saw what the Falcons didn't, and quickly responded, asking the team to remove the photo. As a reminder ... and I'll apologize now to Falcons fans for re-hashing this ... Atlanta was up on New England late in the third quarter by a score of 28-3 in Super Bowl LI. As fans were cheering what would be the franchise's first Super Bowl, Tom Brady and the Patriots mounted a comeback for the ages, and won the game 34-28 in overtime. Advertisement That occasion has even turned into a national holiday outside of the state of Georgia, as Brady often posts, "Happy 3/28 day!" on March 28. While it's a tough reminder "what might've been" for Falcons fans, it's also a reminder that sometimes a photo of a harmless moment isn't what it seems. Be better, Falcons. Related: Bucs Star Defender Reveals Hardest Offensive Coaches to Game Plan Against Related: Buccaneers Offensive Star Ranked Near Top of NFL This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Falcons delete self-own social-media post
The Falcons (and specifically owner Arthur Blank) aren't fans of reminders of their failure to turn a massive third-quarter lead into a Super Bowl LI win. Usually, it's someone else who reminds the team and/or its fans of the 28-3 futility. This time around, the Falcons did it to themselves. Advertisement Via John Breech of the team posted a photo on Twitter of safety Jessie Bates (No. 3) and cornerback Mike Ford (No. 28). The image was quickly deleted. Arguably, the Falcons should have left it alone. First, the players were configured 3 and 28, not 28 and 3. Second, deleting it makes it a bigger deal. As evidenced by the fact that it became a PFT item. If they hadn't deleted it, we probably wouldn't have decided it was worth a post. Meanwhile, the fact they so quickly deleted the image shows that, more than eight years later, they're still as sensitive about 28-3 as ever.
