November 24th, 2025

Good Afternoon, Waterloo Region!

Hope you're having a great day and enjoying some of the 'sunnier' weather lately.

After an absolutely packed weekend, things kick off a bit quieter this week.. but they start to ramp right back up again as the week goes on.

In today's email:

• an epic, 'Moonlight Madness' event
• the smallest bone in your body
• question of the week
• the best poutine around (?!)
• & more

Let's dive in 👇

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Monday, November 24th

​Paper Flower Workshop | Ernie's Roadhouse, Cambridge | 7pm | "Join Jen for a cozy, creative workshop where paper turns into petals and inspiration blooms. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques to craft your own stunning paper flower."

Tuesday, November 25th

​Paint Night | The Pickle Barrel, Waterloo | 6:30pm | "Our experienced artist will guide you step by step in creating a beautiful masterpiece to take home as a lasting memory of your paint and sip night out."

​Acrylic Pour Workshop | Block Three Brewing, St. Jacob's | 6:30pm

​Brands & Logos Trivia Night | Four Fathers Brewing, Cambridge | 7pm | "Think you know your iconic brands? From classic logos and famous taglines to mascots and major rebrands, this night puts your pop culture skills to the test."

​Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble | Centre in the Square, Kitchener | 7:30pm | "Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'"

Wednesday, November 26th

​​Rusty Nail Comedy | TWH Social, Kitchener | 7:30pm | PROAM Night (only $5)

​Nick Mclean's SNAGGLE ft. The Ali Bros | Farm League Brewing, Cambridge | 7pm | "Led by Nick Mclean, a JUNO-nominated and 10x Global Music Award-winning jazz pianist. A suite of electrifying works inspired by science fiction."

​Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace | Centre in the Square, Kitchener | 8pm | "This multi‑Grammy® and Emmy Award®–winning ensemble brings together South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and beloved classics by artists like Aretha Franklin and Leonard Cohen."

Thursday, November 27th

​Outspoken Presents: A Community Event | KW Habilitation, Kitchener | 3:30pm | "Learn how to use your voice in your community and how you can create change."

​Story Time with Father Christmas | Castle Kilbride, Baden | 6pm | "Story time with Father Christmas, a photo with the jolly man himself and a tour of the decorated Castle."

​First Annual Queen's Square Tree Lighting Ceremony | Queen's Square, Cambridge | 6:30pm | "Join us in the heart of Downtown Cambridge as we kick off the holiday season with live music, festive lights, and plenty of cheer!"

​Merry Merry Market | Seven Shores Cafe, Waterloo | 7pm

​Create Your Own Holiday Porch Gnome | Rural Roots, Elmira | 7pm | "You will be guided step by step with trade tricks shared along the way."

​Chris Rouse's "Purple Funkadelica: A Prince Tribute" | The Jazz Room, Waterloo | 8pm | "Purple Funkadelica brings the pure funk of Prince and the Minneapolis sound to life, with a blend of rousing, rock-your-socks-off energy"

Upcoming Events

​The Tina Turner Musical | Friday (8pm) and Saturday (2pm & 8pm) | Centre in the Square, Kitchener | "This smash-hit stage production celebrates Tina Turner’s resilience, talent, and triumphant rise from a small-town girl with a big voice to an international icon."

​Christmas Cheerlight Charter | Multiple dates in late November/early December | St. Jacob's | "Climb aboard the Christmas Cheerlight Charter, a spirited evening adventure where guests of all ages help restore the magic of the holidays by completing joyful challenges and collecting stamps in their Merry Mission Passport"

* none of these events are sponsored. that will always be made obvious if so.

LOCAL NEWS

The region expands library access to local history with a new digital platform. The Region of Waterloo Library announced that its local history collection has moved into a new and improved website: the same resources as before but now easier to search (including by location or subject) and integrated with the OurOntario database. A solid win for local heritage, research accessibility, and community engagement. | Info​

Nominations now open for the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation awards. The Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation opened nominations for its annual awards (covering archaeology, culture, education, heritage preservation) across the region. This supports heritage, community recognition, and cultural continuity. | Info​

Arthur Street Reconstruction in Elmira. "The Region of Waterloo plans to reconstruct Arthur Street from South Street East to Kenning Place in Elmira. The underground infrastructure, road section including sidewalks, as well as the bridge along this section of Arthur Street need to be upgraded as they have reached the end of their service life. Along with these necessary upgrades, the Region is improving the active transportation facilities in this area to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages and abilities." | Public Meeting Info (Wednesday, November 25th at 7pm)

WEATHER

🌤️ Mon, Nov. 24th | HIGH 7° | NIGHT 3° | 20% POP

🌧️ Tue, Nov. 25th | HIGH 8° | NIGHT 6° | 90% POP | 5mm 💧

🌧️ Wed, Nov. 26th | HIGH 9° | NIGHT -2° | 70% POP | 1mm 💧| <1cm ❄️

🌨️ Thu, Nov. 27th | HIGH 0° | NIGHT -3° | 70% POP | 1-3cm ❄️

SPORTS

🥅 Kitchener Rangers | 8th overall

• 11/21: Ottawa at Kitchener
  • Kitchener lost 5-3
  • #48 Christian Humphreys had a goal and an assist
• 11/23: Kitchener at Oshawa
  • Kitchener win 6-2
  • #89 Alexander Bilecki was the first star, chipping in 1 goal and two assists
• Next Games:
  • Friday, November 28th | Niagara at Kitchener | 7pm | Tickets​​
  • Saturday, November 29th | Kitchener at Brantford | 7pm

* what other sports would you like to see included here? reply to let me know what you'd find useful!

COMMUNITY EVENT HIGHLIGHT

​Downtown Elmira Moonlight Madness​

Quite possibly the coziest winter night other than Christmas itself, Downtown Elmira hosts a wonderful 'moonlight madness' event packed full of activities for people of all ages.

I mean look at that list... It screams fun.

I'm looking forward to checking out the ice sculpture carvings in particular and looking around some of the shops.

Mark your calendars for December 5th, and you can click here for more details/to RSVP on Facebook.

* this event is not sponsored. that will always be made obvious if so.

FOOD & DRINK IN THE REGION

​The Crazy Canuck | "A True Taste of Canada - Where Local Flavours Meet Comfort Food"

2 locations: 845 Weber St. N, Waterloo & 141 Ontario Street, Kitchener

"At Crazy Canuck, we’re passionate about serving up hearty, delicious dishes made with locally sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love. Whether you're craving a Classic Poutine, a Juicy Burger, or a Delicious Pizza, we’ve got something to satisfy every appetite."

I've been a few times to both locations and what a great group of people making excellent food. The customer service is top-notch and the food prepared with love & care.

Their Waterloo location is conveniently located by the Farmers Market, while their Kitchener location is in the heart of downtown.

As always, don't just take my word. Here's a 5 star review from Christian who absolutely loved the poutine:

"I tried the classic poutine from Crazy Canuck, and it was everything you'd want - crispy fries, perfectly squeaky cheese curds, and rich, savoury gravy that tied it all together. The portion was generous, and the flavours were spot-on. No frills, just a solid, comforting plate of poutine done right. Would definitely go back for it!"

You can check out their menu here - and I'd recommend just about anything.. can't go wrong!

* this is not a sponsored placement, just a favourite of mine. ads will always be made obvious if so.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

As things get a touch colder... what's your favourite 'comfort food'? 🍴

Hit reply to this message to let me know and I'll share some of the best responses on Thursday!

Each month I'll be sending out a special gift to some random people that either reply to the Question of the Week... or give overall feedback on the newsletter!

RANDOM FACTS OF THE DAY

A Day on Venus is Longer than its Year: Venus rotates so slowly that one rotation (a Venusian "day") takes about 243 Earth days, while it only takes about 225 Earth days to complete an orbit around the Sun (a Venusian "year").

The Smallest Bone: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes (or stirrup) bone, located in the middle ear. It measures only about 3mm long.

The Oldest Recorded Noise: The oldest recorded noise that has been played back is a French folk song, "Au clair de la lune," recorded on a phonautograph in 1860.

THANK YOU!

Hope the rest of your day goes nicely and we'll see you Thursday. 🐝

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