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  • A Recipe for Rhyme and Rescue with Wanda Taylor

    A Recipe for Rhyme and Rescue with Wanda Taylor

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    This Black History Month, teachers and students in Grades 4-7 classes are invited to join author Wanda Taylor in our Central Library Reading Lounge to discuss her new middle-grade novel, A Recipe for Rhyme and Rescue. Hear Wanda herself as she brings to life Darla's journey to connect with her history and her community through her grandmother's recipes. A Q&A portion with the author will follow the reading. Register on Kitchener Public Library's Website
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  • Children’s Dancehall Delight

    Join Pioneer Park Library for an electrifying event co-hosted by the Kitchener Public Library and Briana Phillips! Children ages 4-12 are invited to enjoy this unique program celebrating the history of African American arts and culture. The program will include an insightful storybook followed by a festival/carnival dance lesson. Don’t miss out on the most authentic experience! Register on Kitchener Public Library's Website
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  • Film: John Lewis: Good Trouble

    Film: John Lewis: Good Trouble

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    Join Princess Cinemas on Saturday February 21 at 4pm for their screening of "John Lewis: Good Trouble" as part of Black History Month. Using interviews and rare archival footage, John Lewis: Good Trouble chronicles Lewis' 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 79 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King...
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  • Korean Lunar New Cooking Class

    Korean Lunar New Cooking Class

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    To celebrate Lunar New Year, Taste of Seoul Express is hosting a dumpling & tteokguk making class where you’ll learn how to make Korean dumplings & tteokguk from scratch. After the class, enjoy tteok mandu guk (rice cake soup with dumplings) for lunch using the dumplings you made. Date: Sunday, February 22 Time: 11:00 AM or 1:00PM Location: Taste of Seoul Express, 60 Frederick St, Kitchener Learn More and Register
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  • Building Forward Together – Black History Celebration

    Building Forward Together – Black History Celebration

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    Join Rhythm & Blues Cambridge in celebrating Black History Month 2026, with their first ever Youth Leadership Summit! This day is designed specifically for Black youth (ages 12+) to connect, be inspired, and be heard. This summit will feature a motivational keynote, interactive workshops, mental health and wellness conversations, and creative activities focused on building confidence, resilience, and leadership. Learn More
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  • Korean Lunar New Cooking Class

    Korean Lunar New Cooking Class

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    To celebrate Lunar New Year, Taste of Seoul Express is hosting a dumpling & tteokguk making class where you’ll learn how to make Korean dumplings & tteokguk from scratch. After the class, enjoy tteok mandu guk (rice cake soup with dumplings) for lunch using the dumplings you made. Date: Sunday, February 22 Time: 11:00 AM or 1:00PM Location: Taste of Seoul Express, 60 Frederick St, Kitchener Learn More and Register
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  • White Questions, Black Answers with Author Grace Ibrahima

    White Questions, Black Answers with Author Grace Ibrahima

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    Children often have a lot going on, with a multitude of questions running through their minds. Enjoy a warm and inclusive afternoon at Waterloo Public Library with local Community Changemaker Grace Ibrahima, writer of the book White Questions, Black Answers: Helping Kids to be Seen and Heard. Grace will be Auntie for the afternoon and answer all respectful questions young participants have about skin colour, racism, bigotry, discrimination, and general curiousity. This is a registered event for families. When: Saturday...
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  • International Women’s Day Breakfast

    Join Waterloo Region Small Business Centre for a morning of connection, inspiration and community as they celebrate International Women’s Day with this year’s global theme, Give to Gain. You’ll enjoy a catered breakfast and hear from four speakers who will share what Give to Gain means in their lives and communities — from lifting up others, to sharing knowledge, to creating opportunities that help everyone rise. You may even learn a new dance move or two! Learn More and Register
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  • International Women’s Day 2026: High Tea Social

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    Join University of Waterloo for their 6th International Women's Day High Tea Social! This virtual High Tea Social is an annual keystone event, celebrating International Women's Day with alumni and friends from around the world. Grab your favourite late morning drink, a comfy chair and join the panel of UWaterloo alumni who want to share and discuss the importance of gender equity and inclusivity. Learn More and Register
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  • International Women’s Day Market and Panel Discussion

    International Women’s Day Market and Panel Discussion

    Ready to enjoy a day with the women in our community? Join Waterloo Region Small Business Centre to celebrate and spotlight the inspiring women of Waterloo on Friday March 6, 2026. From 3 to 8 p.m., enjoy an indoor International Women’s Day Market showcasing a diverse selection of businesses led by talented women selling jewelry, food, beauty products, home goods, and more. The market is open to the public and free to attend. Learn More and Register
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