City of waterloo neighbourhoods: strong and connected.

Get out to a neighbourhood event

Just two more sessions left in the Neighbourhood Summit Series!

Thank you to all of the neighbours that have attended events so far! We still have two events remaining:

Sharing Experiences and Creating a Tealight Holder will take place November 9 and 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in-person at the Clay and Glass Gallery. This session is almost full!
Learn about the Indoor Community Space Master Plan on November 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.

Check out the Neighbourhood Summit webpage for more information and to sign up!

Get involved

Community Cash Grants 2023

The cash grants program is available to organizations that encourage recreation, sports, arts, culture, festivals and neighbourhood participation. Apply online by December 1, 2022.

Learn more about the Cash Grant program.

Share what matters in your neighbourhood!

The Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) is hosting community drop-in conversations. Staff will be on-site at libraries around Waterloo Region to chat about important issues in your neighbourhood, city and to answer questions about the foundation.

No registration is required. Just show up to a session that works for you! The events being hosted in Waterloo are included below:

November 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

John M. Harper Branch – Waterloo Public Library

500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N, Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1

November 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Eastside Branch – Waterloo Public Library

2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4

If you have questions, or want to know more about the event(s), please contact maria@wrcf.ca

Become a crossing guard!

Do you love to be outdoors? Would you like to help kids get to school safely? Apply to be a crossing guard today! The City of Waterloo is looking for new crossing guards for the following locations:

Bridge Street, at Bridle Trail
Bridge Street, at Chesapeake Drive
Laurelwood Drive, at Erbsville Road
Keats Way, at Amos Avenue

Apply to be a school crossing guard.

Get inspired

See what's happening across Waterloo and find inspiration to make your neighbourhood a little more awesome. We can support your idea with grants, equipment, and/or other supports, just send us an email at neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca.

Cooking up connections!

Uptown West neighbours went to bed with warm and full bellies after a virtual cooking event. The family-friendly session guided participants through making mac and cheese, apple tarts, bacon-topped potatoes and leek soup with cheddar and chive biscuits. Yum!

Have an idea to connect with neighbours? Reach out to neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca to discuss your idea!

Sunshine and good times!

Allenby Court neighbours took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and gathered for a neighbourhood BBQ. With yummy food, sunshine and community connections, it was a great afternoon!

A mini grant helped support this neighbourhood event. For more information on mini-grants, check out the neighbourhoods website.

Neighbour shoutouts!

A neighbour shares: Ian has been such a friendly neighbour. He never ever hesitates to help people. We moved to Waterloo just a few months ago and from the start, Ian has helped us with mowing the grass, shoveling snow, building our backyard fence and lots of great advice to help with property maintenance. We are really happy and thankful to have a neighbour like him!

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.

Submit a nomination

Get in the know

Rent 2 Refugees Information Sessions

Hundreds of refugees in the Waterloo Region are waiting for homes. Local landlords, property managers and individuals with in-house flats, apartments and homes for rent are invited to a virtual Rent 2 Refugees Information Session.

Hosted by Reception House Waterloo Region, hear from landlords who rent to refugees, a newcomer tenant and refugees who need housing.

You can make a difference by welcoming refugees.

Sessions:

Tuesday, November 15 from 7 to 7:30 pm

Thursday, November 17 from 12 to 12:30 pm

More things to know!

Check out the Waterloo Public Library events and programs happening throughout November.

The Rock this Town: Music and Memories exhibit recently opened at the City of Waterloo Museum.
The Etsy Market is back at RIM Park on November 12 and 13

Learn more about reporting Hate Incidents or Discrimination: involving Islamophobia, Racism or Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.
Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support in solidarity with Ukraine and supporting Afghan resettlement in Waterloo Region.

November Multicultural Calendar

01: All Saints' Day

02: All Souls Day

07: Gurpurab

08: Indigenous Veteran’s Day

11: Remembrance Day

15: LhaBáb Düchen

16: Louis Riel Day

20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

26: Day of the Covenant

27 – Dec 24: Advent begins

28: Ascension of Abdu’l-Bahá

28 – Jan 6: Nativity Fast

Source: Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion

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