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Have an idea to bring neighbours together?
A community message board, paint night, cooking class, movie night, and more could be eligible for a Neighbourhood Matching Fund! Any two or more neighbours can apply for funding up to $7,500.
Hit reply to this email if you want to discuss your idea! The next deadline is October 19 at 2 p.m.
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The City of Waterloo is currently recruiting volunteers for committees of council. Serving on a City of Waterloo committee of council or local board is one of the ways you can get involved and make a difference.
Current committee opportunities include:
- Advisory Committee on Culture
- Municipal Heritage Committee
- Sustainability Advisory Committee
- Town and Gown Committee
- Waterloo Advisory Committee on Active Transportation
- Waterloo Park Advisory Committee
- Waterloo Public Library Board
Find the full list of committees on our website.
Applications close Friday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m.
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See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with grants and/or equipment, just send us an email at neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca. | |
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This season, the Lakeshore North community garden team donated eight pounds of tomatoes and 36 pounds of potatoes, all freshly harvested by garden volunteers.
Interested in dedicating space to donate fresh produce?
Take a look at KW Urban Harvester for tips s and resources.
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Plan an annual neighbourhood event | |
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Southwick Croyden neighbours host a neighbourhood BBQ every year.
Neighbours pitch in to plan the event and celebrate with food, games, and fun! Sound like something you'd like to do in your neighbourhood? Let us know and we can make it happen together!
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The MacGregor Albert Community Association hosts an annual welcome party to bring together their neighbourhood each September to encourage a caring and connected community- with free ice cream!
Read about this year's event
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A neighbour shares: Deb is a very selfless person who spends much of her time helping others. She helps family, friends and everyone who needs her. She drives people to appointments, where ever they need to go! She is always the first to volunteer to help! Whether it is visiting people in nursing or retirement communities that she doesn't really know or minding her nieces or nephews, she is always filling her time helping others!
Is there someone doing awesome near you?
We want to recognize people who do great things, big or small, in their neighbourhood. Nominations will be accepted year-round and every nominee will receive a thank you package.
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The Neighbourhood Summit is coming soon! | |
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The Neighbourhood Summit is an annual event for residents across Waterloo to discuss all things neighbourhoods. Various workshops, presentations, social opportunities, and resources for community building are available. Whether you are new to neighbourhood activities or part of an established group or association, there is plenty to talk about and learn!
Save the date for the in-person event on Sunday, November 6. Virtual events and other activities will also happen this fall. Check out this year's workshops and register on the Neighbourhood Summit webpage.
Do you have an idea for a future presentation or workshop topic? Email neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca to let us know.
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Positive Leadership: A Retrospective with Mayor Jaworsky | |
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Mayor Jaworsky presented the annual State of the City and Waterloo's great neighbourhoods were featured!
Check out the Mary Allen Neighbourhood Association Farmer's Market at the start of the video and many other great things across the city.
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Attend the Mayor's Oktoberfest Market on Saturday, October 1!
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Seeds of Diversity and Waterloo Region School Food Gardens are hosting a Seed Saving Workshop on October 3 at 5 p.m.
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On October 17, the bi-weekly garbage bag limit for single-family homes, duplexes and townhouse complexes will change from four bags (or cans) to three. This will help reduce food waste and recyclable materials going into the landfill.
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The City of Waterloo is lining up snow clearing help for seniors this winter. It's a great way to earn a little extra money, keep active, and make a connection.
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We're recruiting for volunteers to support our older adult programs.
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The City of Waterloo Museum and the Waterloo Public Library invite you to Amazing Race- Rum Runners Edition on October 15
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Ready to accept the Zero Waste Challenge? Register yourself, workplace, or class online and grab a 1 litre mason jar!
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Find candidates running in your area for the city, region, and school boards this upcoming election. At the bottom of the webpage, view candidate debates including a Regional Councillor debate.
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Waterloo Region Votes has compiled candidate listings, opinion pieces, election resources, blog posts and more into one easy-to-navigate website.
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Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism or Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
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Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support in solidarity with Ukraine and supporting Afghan resettlement in Waterloo Region.
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Thank you for reading this edition of Neighbours helping Neighbours, a newsletter from the neighbourhoods team, with a focus on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
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