Every once in a while you read something that prompts a spontaneous fist pump & enthusiastic “YESSSSS!” that is heard by anyone that happens to be in the room with you. This article does this for me. I’ve met the author, Jim Diers, several times and I’ve heard his passionate & humorous stories about community organizing. Every … More DIY: Neighbours, as citizens, doin’ it for OURselves
For the month of January 2017, you can find the stunning art work of our neighbours, Sarah Granskou & Trevor Ewert, at Kitchener City Hall. Sarah’s exhibit is the culmination of work as Kitchener’s 2016 Artisit-in-Residence. Over one year, Sarah planted a dye garden – the plants from which she used to dye dozens of … More Two Midtown Artists take over City Hall!
There was a LOT of activity in the neighbourhood last weekend. In addition to the snow – finally! – it was the weekend for holiday gatherings of neighbours and holiday sales hosted at three locations across the neighbourhood. Little City Farm hosted the first outdoor version of their popular Little Bird Told Me eco craft … More How Midtown celebrates neighbours, giving and buying local, all in one night
Join the Mount Hope Music Club! This group is all about music appreciation, self expression and picking up an instrument even if you’ve NEVER done so before! That’s right! One part community fun, one part music lesson, one part try something new = an adventure in community and music! Numerous and various instruments are available for people … More Mount Hope Music Club begins January 9 2017
This will be a weekend where walking through the neighbourhood will take 5X longer than you plan because EVERYONE will be out on the sidewalks sliding from event to event. Conceivably, you could accomplish your holiday shopping needs in one weekend, while supporting artists and makers who live in your neighbourhood and community. It starts … More EVERYTHING happening in Midtown this weekend!!
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