The excitement of speed dating but with the warm fuzzy knowledge you are working towards good things for the whole community.
This even occurs outside our area, but will include organizations that work inside it.
Volunteer Action Centre is hosting a Volunteer Speed Matching event on
February 16th from 5.30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Flying Dog Restaurant on Marsland Drive in Waterloo.
Volunteer Speed Matching works exactly like speed dating where volunteer daters and community organizations have about 4 minutes to impress one another. Second dates are optional. There will also be an opportunity to network with representatives from over 25 organizations in the community.
Limited spaces are available and hence it’s important to register ASAP.
For more information and to register online please click on the following link:
http://volunteerkw.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=185
12/13/09
MHBPNA Programs at the Breithaupt Centre for 2009-10
Here is the schedule for programs offered at the Breithaupt Centre for the 2009 - 2010 season.
Clicking the title of this article will take you to the City of Kitchener Website. Leisure Magazine is available online there.
Click on the image below to get a larger view of the programs we offer.
Clicking the title of this article will take you to the City of Kitchener Website. Leisure Magazine is available online there.
Click on the image below to get a larger view of the programs we offer.
12/4/09
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Special Offer for Holiday Season
I am writing to let you know about a special offer for you and your residents (and their friends and family!). We’re offering 50% off tickets for our upcoming Yuletide Spectacular concert on Saturday December 12th at 2:30 PM at Centre In The Square.
Back by popular demand! This Yuletide Spectacular brings the magic of the holiday season to your family. Much-loved guest performers bring the music to life.
Brian Jackson, conductor
Marisa McIntyre, vocalist
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Synergy Bell Choir
Carousel Dance Company
Watch Larry Larson’s video blog about Yuletide Spectacular.
Please get in touch with me if you would like more information about this special ticket offer.
Kind regards,
Stephanie
Stephanie Munger | Marketing Associate
Direct Telephone: 519 745 4711 ext. 288
12/1/09
W.A.L.E.S. celebration on Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2009
HI EVERYONE,
W.A.L.E.S is CELEBRATING
International Day of
People with Disabilities,
With an open house.
All are welcome to drop in between 10am-2pm on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 to be a part of a day of us sharing our gifts and talents. There is also a bake sale, jewelry sale and model sale.
From W.A.L.E.S. Group at Extend-A-Family 91 Moore Ave Kitchener Ontario!
11/28/09
Schipplings Moves to Braun
The Record has published two stories recently concerning the Schippling’s Bicycle Service store on Duke Street West. It has been closed for over a year after its owner, John Burhatsky, became ill and passed away at 92. This store is certainly a landmark in the area. My wife and I bought our son a bike there years ago and I still use my Norco saddlebags I bought from John. This recent article brings the good news that Braun bicycle has purchased the Schippling name and inventory. So some of the history will be preserved.
It is still not clear what will happen to the building. According to this earlier article, the area is now zoned residential (since 1994) so it can only be sold as a residence or a business with a bike shop. We already have Brauns and Ziggys in downtown Kitchener, so it is unlikely another bike shop will open there. The building is unsuitable as a residence in its present condition. From a neighbourhood perspective, it would seem to make most sense for another small business to open there with an opportunity for an apartment or two. This would need some kind of zoning variance and the earlier article discusses how getting any variance is problematic.
It now seems likely that with the name and inventory sold, the building itself could be sold to a developer who could renovate or level it altogether and build apartments.
I think this shows it is tricky to use zoning regulations to build a neighbourhood the way we want. Without the regulations, a small business could have more easily continued in the building and the area could have kept a building with a lot of history and nice memories. On the other hand, it could have been bought by a business we did not like who might have erected a garish sign. It is difficult to enforce taste and restraint.
Whatever happens I hope the existing building can be preserved. Whenever I drive, walk or cycle past I think of John Burhatsky sitting in the store dispensing advice and fixing a flat tire or two.
Ted Parkinson
It is still not clear what will happen to the building. According to this earlier article, the area is now zoned residential (since 1994) so it can only be sold as a residence or a business with a bike shop. We already have Brauns and Ziggys in downtown Kitchener, so it is unlikely another bike shop will open there. The building is unsuitable as a residence in its present condition. From a neighbourhood perspective, it would seem to make most sense for another small business to open there with an opportunity for an apartment or two. This would need some kind of zoning variance and the earlier article discusses how getting any variance is problematic.
It now seems likely that with the name and inventory sold, the building itself could be sold to a developer who could renovate or level it altogether and build apartments.
I think this shows it is tricky to use zoning regulations to build a neighbourhood the way we want. Without the regulations, a small business could have more easily continued in the building and the area could have kept a building with a lot of history and nice memories. On the other hand, it could have been bought by a business we did not like who might have erected a garish sign. It is difficult to enforce taste and restraint.
Whatever happens I hope the existing building can be preserved. Whenever I drive, walk or cycle past I think of John Burhatsky sitting in the store dispensing advice and fixing a flat tire or two.
Ted Parkinson
11/27/09
Take the Survey
Take the Waterloo Region's Crime prevention Survey. Tell them what you think about topics like crime, victimization etc. You could win prizes as well.
Visit their website at www.preventingcrime.ca
Visit their website at www.preventingcrime.ca
11/7/09
Executive Elected, Constitution Passed!
The MHBPNA had our annual meeting on October 28th at the Breithaupt Centre. Three very important things happened:
1) Architect John MacDonald discussed how we might use the free cultural assessment we won at the Festival of Neighbourhoods in 2008. Several ideas were discussed and after researching some options we will meet again.
2) We elected an executive for the next year. President: Trudy Beaulne, Secretary: Laurie Donaldson, Co-Treasurers: Helen Lippert and Joan Lazarski, Communications Director: Ted Parkinson. We still have openings for Programs Director, Special Events Director and Partnerships Director. Please send us an email if you are interested. Descriptions for all positions can be found in our constitution.
3) We passed our constitution! The full text of our constitution has been uploaded to the MHBPNA Website. Click here to view it. We spent several meetings developing the constitution and modeled it on those used by other Kitchener neighbourhood associations. We believe it is clear, easy to understand and will provide a solid structure for our future initiatives.
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