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For the superstitious, the number 13 portends bad fortune. For visitors to this year’s Royal Medieval Faire, it’s cause for celebration! Returning for a 13th year,  you’re invited to the Kingdom of Mearth, for food, music, costumes, games and live entertainment. This year’s theme is all about “superstitions”! Keep your fingers crossed for good luck, and come celebrate on Saturday, September 18th in Waterloo Park. Admission just $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under ten! Luck favours the bold!

If you're planning a wedding, you and a guest will want to attend Welcome Wagon's Bridal Showcase. There are exciting door prizes, fashion shows, planning guides, special displays and gift bags for every bride. Admission is FREE for you and a guest! Sunday September 12th, 2010 ~ Kitchener City Hall Rotunda ~ Doors open at 1pm.

Every woman’s favourite evening to be pampered is back! All of your favourite spa services will be back, plus indulgent chocolate sampling, decadent treats, and a few new surprises that you will have to come out to see for yourself! Gather up a group of girlfriends and join us for a great girls night out!
Waterloo at the St. George Banquet Hall ~ Thursday September 16th, 2010 ~ Tickets are only $50.00!

The SWAT and Red Caps Slo-Pitch teams will put their baseball skills on display for their Striking Out Breast Cancer “100 Inning Fundraiser” - Saturday September 11th at the Ayr Community Centre. They’ll take the field for 100 consecutive innings to help raise money for the CIBC Walk for the Cure. For more information call 519-260-0455.

Join others and take steps to overcome a silent disease during the Mini Winners Walk of Hope. Bring your friends and family to Victoria Park Gazebo on Sunday September 12th and help raise funds to overcome ovarian cancer!  Registration is free to all participants and proceeds benefit Ovarian Cancer Canada. 

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is urging people to respond to the disaster in Pakistan where a fifth of the country is now under water and the number of deaths and homeless continue to climb. MCC welcomes donations and is forwarding funds to trusted and experienced agencies working in Pakistan. 

Donations can be made by calling your nearest MCC office at 1-800-313-6226 or online at mcc.org. Cheques should be designated “Pakistan Flood Relief “and can be mailed to 50 Kent Ave. Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 or dropped off at your nearest MCC Thrift Shop or Mennonite Savings and Credit Union branch.

See fire trucks, tow trucks, bulldozers and more at the Mighty Machines Showcase at Bingemans! On Saturday September 11th from 10:00am to 5:00pm, see all these service and constructions vehicles up close and personal. Touch and investigate these amazing machines, and learn how they operate!

Inspiring Women 'The Experience'™ event is for professional women, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who want to connect, learn and grow! The 4th Annual Inspiring Women ‘The Experience’ Event, Emceed by Lynn Haddrall, Editor-in-Chief- Waterloo Region Record, Daiene Vernile Anchor/Producer Provincewide, Tara Connors from the George & Tara Morning Show on 96.7 CHYM FM and Lisa Drew, Morning News Anchor, 570 NEWS. Featuring a keynote address by Country Music Superstar and Heath & Wellness Advocate – Naomi Judd. Also presenting at this event will be: Food Network Celebrity Chef – Anna Olson, Canadian Comedienne – Cathy Jones, Local Successful Entrepreneur – Audrey Wilson
Thursday September 16, 2010 ~ 8:00AM - 4:00PM ~ Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener ~ $199 + HST PER PERSON ~ Presented by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre & TD Canada Trust.

You’ve watched her transform homes on “Design for Living with Kimberly Seldon”, now find out how she can help transform your home. Join Tara Connors as she hosts the “Defining Your Design Style” event, Wednesday September 29th at Bingeman’s Embassy Room. Featuring guest speaker Kimberly Seldon of HGTV’s “Design for Living”. This is your chance to get mini-design consultations, and ask your questions to design experts.
“Defining Your Design Style” with Heer’s Decorating. Hors d'oeuvers & Drinks  Gift Bags ~ Door Prizes ~ Free Mini Design Consulations ~ Reception: 6:30pm ~ Presentation and Q &A: 7:15pm. For tickets visit Heer's Decorating Store (Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph) or online through www.bingemans.com.

Build a team, re-build a life, strengthen your community and participate in the 4th Annual Kitchener Waterloo Wheelchair Relay Challenge. Put a team of five together and join in this unique race to raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries. It's Saturday September 25th at Fairview Park Mall.

Wednesday September 15th marks the first annual Day of Caring here in Waterloo Region. It kicks off the fall Workplace Campaign and starts at Waterloo Public Square from 8:00am to 9:00am. The Day of Caring connects community members with community projects, and this year's goal to connect 21 volunteer teams with 21 community projects.

Each year, the JA Achievement Business Achievement Awards honour local businesses which have excelled or made an outstanding community contribution. The Waterloo Region derives many benefits from these "champions". Local companies develop new products, distribute them worldwide and provide employment to thousands. They donate money to worthy causes, sponsor scholarships and support community events making Waterloo Region one of the best places to live in Canada! Plan to attend the 26th Annual Waterloo Region Business Achievement Awards on November 4, 2010 at Bingemans and see who this year's winners will be! Key note speaker: Bill Cilluffo, President of Capital One Canada
*Nominate a company for the WRBAA 2010 before August 27, 2010.*

Join Canada's largest fundraiser for Parkinson's during the Parkinson Superwalk - Saturday September 11th in Kitchener-Waterloo, and Sunday September 12th in Cambridge. Register as a walker, pledge a walker, or join the team challenge.

96.7 CHYM FM is proud to sponsor the KW Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year!  The K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year recognizes and pays tribute to outstanding women in the community in the following categories: Arts & Culture; Community Service; Health & Wellness; Entrepreneur; Lifetime Achievement; Professional; Sports & Recreation; and Young Adult.  This year the KW Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year is proud to have guest speaker Moria Taylor, President of St. Mary’s General Hospital… more.

~ Date: Oct. 7, 2010 ~ Time: 7:00 pm ~ St. George Banquet Hall ~ Note: Cash Bar Only! ~ Business Attire
Nominate an outstanding woman today!  Nominees can be someone who is involved in the community, an inspiration to others, a motivational person, someone who embraces change or demonstrates initiative, someone who recognizes and confirms success in others, or someone who touches people's lives in a more quiet and compassionate way.

*Nominations Deadline Extended to August 27th, 2010*

NOMINATION FORM – CLICK HERE
NOMINATION GUIDELINES – CLICK HERE

You can find the CHYM-FM $25,000 Hole in One Contest at the following Golf Tournaments! 

• Tuesday September 14: Oktoberfest Experience at Whistle Bear Golf Course

Auctions/Bazaar's/Sales

• Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise presents a Live "Fine" Art Auction. Thursday September 16th starting at 6:30pm. Cambridge Holiday Inn. For more information call 519-653-5332.
• St. Marys Downtown Merchants' Association 1st Annual Bridal Show. Thursday September 16th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Pyramid Recreation Centre, 317 James Street South, St. Marys. 
• 5th Annual Rock 'n Roast and Silent Auction. Saturday September 18th. Foundation Chrisitan School, 28 Katherine Street South, Winterbourne. For more information visit www.onarock.ca 

Food and Entertainment/Social Events

• Fundraising BBQ to help the kids Competing with the Canadian Martial Arts Team. Saturday September 4th, 11am -2pm, Home Hardware in Elmira. Sausages, Hot Dogs, Lemonade, Gourmet Chocolate Popcorn, Gift Basket Raffle. Competition dates:  Costa Rica Jan 2nd -8th. Close to 100 competitors over half are kids from age 5 to teen.

• Car & Motorcycle Show hosted by North Dumfries Hydro Inc. Saturday September 11th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. 1500 Bishop Street, Cambridge. For more information call 519-621-8405 x 2552.

• 3rd Annual Corn Roast & BBQ Event. Saturday September 11th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Grace Community Church, 7427 Wellington County Road #30. For more information call 519-837-1457.

• "British Night" hosted by the United Kingdom Club. Saturday September 11th from 8:00pm to 1:00am. 35 International Village Drive in Cambridge. Tickets are $20 dollars each, for more information call 519-621-2057.

• Heading Home Trio. Sunday September 12th at 7:00pm. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, 400 Northfield Drive. For more information call 519-888-7870.

• Hilltop Festival. Sunday September 12th from 12:30 to 4:00pm. Faith Church, 2829 King Street East. For more information call 519-893-2720.

• Access 2010 "Your Key to Independence" Fashion Show. Friday September 17th and Saturday September 18th. Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. For more information call 519-893-2061 or visit www.ilcwr.org/access2010 

• 8th Annual Doors Open Waterloo Region. Saturday September 18th. Various locations throughout Waterloo Region. For more information visit http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web/region.nsf/0/52661531B41EC72B85256D1600625754?OpenDocument  

• Milton Farm Farm Fall Craft Show. Saturday September 18th and Sunday September 19th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton. For more information call 1-888-307-3276.  

Fundraisers

• Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery 2010 Art Calendar Fundraiser in memory of Leejay Levene. Calendars are on sale for $10 each and all proceeds support the art gallery's ongoing programs and events for children and adults. For more information visit www.kwag.ca 

• Element Hair presents a "Cut-A-Thon Benefiting Kids Ability of Waterloo Region". Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August and September from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Element Hair, 55 Erb Street Waterloo. For more information visit www.elementhair.com 

• Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank 25th Anniversary. Friday September 10th starting at 6:30pm. The Pines, 115 Fountain Street Cambridge. There will be a dinner, silent auction and dance with proceeds going back to fund programs and services at the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank. For more information visit www.cambridgefoodbank.on.ca 

• "Liberate Tony" Fundraiser. Wednesday September 15th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Whistle Bear Golf Club. There will be a live and silent auction with proceeds raised to send Tony Tavares to Mexico for a special MS treatment. For more information call 519-745-3718.

• Canadian Diabetes Association "Fill A Truck" Event. Friday September 17th and Saturday September 18th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Waterloo Public Square. Please drop off your donations of used clothing and small household items. For more information call 519-623-0216.

Information Sessions

• "Why Weight? How to Begin Talking with Youth About Food, Fat and Other Touchy Subjects". Wednesday September 15th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For more information call 519-745-4875 or visit www.edacwr.com 

Sports Events/Walks

• Ontario Baseball Championships, Jr. Rookie Tournament. Labour Day Weekend. Hallmen Fields, Southwest Optimist, Rosenberg. For more information call 519-591-1714.

• Learn to Curl Clinics. Starting Tuesday September 7th and runs for 4 weeks until Tuesday October 5th. Galt Curling Club, 1610 Dubar Road in Cambridge. To register call 519-621-6020. 

• 2010 Fall/Winter Kitchener Waterloo Minor Sports Registration. Wednesday September 8th and Thursday September 9th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Conestoga Mall. For more information call 519-885-1220 x 240 or visit www.waterloo.ca/minorsports 

• National Service Dogs "Mantracking". Saturday September 18th and Sunday September 19th. For more information or to register call 519-623-4188 x 20 or email mara@nsd.on.ca 

• Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. Sunday September 19th starting at 9:00am. Bechtel Park in Waterloo, Sportsworld Crossing in Kitchener, and Riverside Park in Cambridge. For more information visit www.terryfox.org 

Other Community Events

• Summer Theatre Camp 2010, presented by KW Youth Theatre. August 30th through September 3rd, each day from 9:00am to 4:00pm. For more information visit www.kwyouththeatre.com 

• Auditions for Coriolanus & Our Town. Saturday August 28th and Wednesday September 15th. To book your audtion visit www.kwyouththeatre.com/contact.php 

• Wellesley Blood Donor Clinic. Monday August 30th from 2:30pm to 8:30pm. Wellesley Community Centre. For more information call 519-690-3968.

• "One Change" Volunteer Recruitment Sessions. September 8th at Kitchener City Hall 8:00pm, September 9th Royal Canadian Legion at 524 Belmont Ave West, September 10th at Queen Street Commons Cafe. For more information visit http://fuelefficiency.onechange.org 
• Generations Thrift Shop Storytimes. Each Wednesday throughout August from 10:30am to 11:30am. Generations Gift Shop, 50 Bridgeport Road Waterloo. For more information call 519-886-6226.
• Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society's Fall Adopt-A-Thon. Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th. Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society, 250 Riverbend Drive. For more information visit www.kwhumane.com 
• K-W Flying Dutchmen Scale Model Air Show. Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th. Waterloo Rod & Gun Complex. For more information visit www.kwflyingdutchmen.com 
• Volunteer Action Centre Volunteer Fair. Saturday September 18th from 9:30am to 6:00pm. Conestoga Mall. For more information visit www.volunteerkw.ca 
• Distress Centre - Crisis Services of Waterloo Region is looking for volunteers. Training is provided and they ask for 4 hours a week commitment for 1 year. For more information call 519-744-7645 x 300.