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Apr. 29, 2024 - May 05, 2024
Smile Cookie Volunteer Info: We are looking for Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to support KidsAbility. Volunteer sign up sheet will be emailed to your inbox where you can volunteer
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Speaker Mark Seasons - https://rotary7080.zoom.us/j/86031395729?pwd=WkRRemcwV1BERkVPL0R6YWRvNVhkQT09
May 06, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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More info & Registration here: https://rotary7080.org/page/discon-meeting-home/
May 11, 2024
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May 13, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
District Governor Brenda Halloran with Doug Edwards - Cluster International Projects Our program on Monday, May 13 will begin with district updates and words of inspiration from our District Governor, Brenda Halloran, of the Rotary Club of Waterloo. Our KW Rotary Clubs are working together on joint international projects and at our meeting we will also hear from Doug Edwards from the Rotary Club of Kitchener Conestoga, and, chair of our Five-Club International Project Committee to learn about the project our club is taking the lead on. Don't miss this informative inspiring meeting. NB! Pre-Regiostration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, May 9 . Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Note: menu options have changed. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Speaker District Governor Brenda Halloran & Kit-Conestoga Rotarian Doug Edwards
May 13, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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May 25, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
A Kitchener Rotarians In Action Project As part of our ongoing support of A Better Tent City, again this year, we will be assisting with the preparation and planting of several raised gardens for them and your help is requested. The project is scheduled for Saturday,May 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at A Better Tent City on Ardelt Avenue in Kitchener (beside the Board of Education Offices). Some equipment will be needed - wheel barrows, shovels and garden tools. Please indicate what, if anything, you are able to bring in the comment box. Please register (or decline) by Wednesday, May 22. |
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May 27, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
CLUB ASSEMBLIES - Part 2
Club Meetings: Frequency / Format / Framework
As we continue the work of reviewing critical aspects of our club's operations our second Club Assembly will examine items such as:
- How often and how we meet (in-person / ZOOM)
- Meeting Location(s)
- Meeting / Meal Costs
- Meeting Components
Once again, you are encouraged to please join us at this important meeting on 27 May, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. to provide suggestions and feedback.
Thanks to PE Dave Chatson we have the opportunity to use the large function room at Memory Gardens, 2723 Victoria St N. Breslau (#7 Hwy to Guelph).
To assist with planning for this event, please regsiter by Sunday, May 26.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Bryn Jones,
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Location beside Victoria Park children's playground - All welcomed
Jun. 01, 2024 11:00 a.m.
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Speaker Alison Norman: https://rotary7080.zoom.us/j/86031395729?pwd=WkRRemcwV1BERkVPL0R6YWRvNVhkQT09
Jun. 03, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Jun. 10, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Its Meaning and Importance Please join us on Monday, June 10 for our regular meeting with guest speaker Fionna Ferguson from the Rotary Club of Brampton Heart Lake who will provide information and insight into the important topic of DEI. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, June 6. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Jun. 24, 2024 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Dedication of Rotary Plaza
In recognition of our 100 years of service to the community, the City of Kitchener is renaming the Duke Street Elevation area at city hall as Rotary Plaza. The extensive renovations of the area were delayed due to the pandemic and construction issues but we are delighted to announce that they are now complete and the date has been set for the dedication and ribbon cutting.
Please join us on June 24, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 to attend this most significant event in the life of the Rotary Club of Kitchener.
4:30 - 5:00 Arrival
5:00 - 5:30 Formal Remarks, ribbon cutting and unveiling of the plaque
5:30 - 6:30 Reception on the Second Floor Lobby
To assist with planning please register no later than Wednesday, June 19.
Come and be a part of history!
See you there!
Bill Proctor |
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Jul. 08, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Year-End Celebration and Turnover Meeting Our annual Year-End Celebration and Turnover event will have some special elements this year in addition to the official passing of the gavel from Bryn to Dave. Honourary Member Presentations New Member Inductions YFF & PHF Pin Presentations Please join us as we celebrate and thank Bryn for his year of service as club president and welcome Dave as our new leader. Our event will be at the Memory Gardens Function Room & Patio. Angie Conception Catering will be providing the gourmet buffet dinner, including coffee and dessert. Two drink tickets per guest will be included (wine, beer or soft drinks) Cost is $40 per person, and guests are welcomed and encouraged. Please note any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration page. Deadline for registering is Tuesday, July 2. |
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Speakers Bryn Jones & Dave Chatson
Jul. 08, 2024 5:30 p.m.
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Jul. 15, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Our Year Ahead with President Dave Please join us on Monday, July 15 as we kick off the new Rotary Year and the Magic of Rotary with newly inducted president Dave Chatson. Come and hear about what the year will have in store for us as we continue to build on past and current successes and plan for an exciting and productive 2024-2025! NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, July11. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Speaker - President Dave Chatson welcoming in the new Rotary Year
Jul. 15, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Jul. 20, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF ROTARY
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Jul. 22, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dedication of the Rotary Band Stand in Victoria Park As previously announced, the renovation of the Band Stand in Victoria Park, sponsored by Kitchener Rotary as our gift to the City of Kitchener in honour of our 100th year, is now complete and the dedication ceremony is scheduled for Monday evening, July 22. 6:00 to 6:30 - Arrival, Networking, Photo Opportunities All good things worth doing are worth waiting for, please accept this invitation to join us for the final step in this “once in a 100 years” Kitchener Rotary project as the now to be known Rotary Band Stand is officially dedicated! Please wear your Rotary attire (100th Anniversary if you have it). Yours In Rotary |
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Rotary Bandstand dedication and musical performance
Jul. 22, 2024 6:30 p.m.
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Aug. 19, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Youth Programs Update Please join us on Monday, August 19, as we send Ella Mironescu off to Japan for a year as our next outbound Rotary International Exchange Student and as we welcome our new inbound Exchange Student, Saimi Vieno Allisa Hartikainen, from Finland. Also on the program will be Marco Gorici, the student we sponsored to the recent Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. Let's show our support for these outstanding, young, Canadians as we hear how Rotary is changing their lives. NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, August 15. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Words from our outgoing student Ella & RYLA participant Marco
Aug. 19, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Aug. 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kitchener Rotary Inaugural Mini Golf Tournament Come and enjoy a fun and exciting night of mini golf and socializing at this event sponsored by your Membership Committee. 6:00 - 7:00 Tournament Cost just $20, Winner gets a $200 Keg Voucher! Event Flyer is available through the link on the left. Deadline to register is Sunday August 25th at 5pm |
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Fun Night at Market Sports in Waterloo - sponsored by Membership
Aug. 26, 2024 6:00 p.m.
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Sep. 09, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A Presentation and Tour at the Research Institute for Aging Our noon meeting on Monday September 9 will be an informative and engaging visit to the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and will include a buffet lunch, presentation and tour. Agenda: The Institute: The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice. We connect research to the real world and tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population. Our innovative approach to research is helping to change the way we age in Canada. For more information go to https://the-ria.ca Lunch: A buffet lunch will be provided with options for all (Fish & Chips Bites, Spaghetti Meatballs, Chicken Schnitzle, Seasonal Vegetables,) at $26.00 Parking: Paring will be available in the RIA/University Gates lot but please respect the Reserved Spots with overflow parking, if needed, available in the YMCA lot across the street. Registration: NB! The deadline for registration is Wendesday, Sepetmber 4, but we are limited to 30 participants so it may close sooner if this limit is reached. Family and friends are welcome to attend as well up to our registration limit. |
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Sep. 16, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Online Auction Kick Off Our Online Auction will be our major fundraiser for this year and its success depends on all of us doing our part. Please be sure to join us on Monday, September 16, as we officially kick off this major event in our Rotary year. Topics covered will include: > How the Auction works The funds we raise through this event allow us to do much of the good we do in our community. Please make a special effort to attend this meeting and make your commitment to its success! NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, September 12. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Speaker: Ailton Santana - committee chair
Sep. 16, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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Speaker:Tracy Vankalsbeek, Executive Director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Sep. 24, 2024 5:30 p.m.
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Sep. 30, 2024 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Orange Shirt / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day Walk Each year, September 30, a federal statutory holiday, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Wear Orange Orange Shirt Day, also taking place on September 30, is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. Local Event One of the local events in recognition of Orange Shirt Day will be a walk from the Healing of the Seven Generations building at 300 Frederick Street to Victoria Park starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be drumming and Indigenous dancing once the group arrives at Victoria Park. As part of our club’s efforts toward Indigenous Learnings and Reconciliation we are inviting members who are interested and available (along with family and friends) to wear orange and join in the walk. We will be gathering at the Frederick Street and Edna Street corner of the Frederick Street Mall at 9:15 a.m. (by the Tim Hortons). We will have Rotary Vests to wear as well. So we know who all to expect and so we can join/walk as a group we are asking those planning to attend to please register by Saturday evening, Sepetmber 28, at 6:00 p.m. |
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Healing of the Seven Generations
Sep. 30, 2024 10:00 a.m.
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Oct. 07, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presentation and Tour of KW Habilitation Please join us on Monday October 7 for a tour and presentation at KW Habilitation highlighting affordable housing initatives. Our host will be Ann Bilodeau, the CEO of KW Habilitation, the tour will be conducted by clients who use their services. Parking will be available, please enter though the main entrance. We will have a catered boxed lunch from EVO at $24. Please indicate your choice from the following in the comment box on the registration page: Griiled Chicken Foccaci Vegetarian Spring Rolls *GLUTEN FREE* Italian Ciabatta Sandwich Deadline for registering is Thursday, October 3. |
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Pre-Registration Required - email info@kitchenerrotary.ca for further info
Oct. 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.
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Oct. 21, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Member Mixing and Youth Exchange! In response to suggestions made at the club strategic planning brainstorming session our meeting on Monday October 21 will provide an opportunity for members to interact with and get to know fellow members. There will also be a couple of other timely items on the program. > Member Mixing & Fellowship– Get to meet and learn about fellow members NB! Pre-Registration and meal selection is required! Our meeting will be held at the Charcoal Restaurant. We will have a fully private room with lunch served at a cost of $32.00 with tax and gratuity included which is to be paid in advance as part of registering for the event. Doors open at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. Deadline for registering is Thursday, October 17. Lunch includes coffee or tea as well as one of the following main entrée options. Indicate your meal selection and any dietary restrictions in the comment box on the registration confirmation screen. CORDON BLEU SANDWICH lightly breaded chicken breast, slow roasted ham, fontina cheese, honey dijon, garlic aioli, on an artisan bun. CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD grilled marinated chicken breast, romaine, radicchio, bacon, grana padano, croutons, lemon, with house Caesar dressing. VEGETARIAN PAD THAI stir-fried vegetables, fried egg, bean sprouts, spiced peanuts, rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, with sweet + sour peanut sauce. Riviera Salad blackened breaded chicken breast, avacado, cotija cheese, rice & beans, charred corn pico, iceberg lettuce, lime house tortilla chips, creamy southwest dressing. CREOLE CHICKEN NAAN'WICH blackened seared chicken served in a garlic toasted buttered naan bread with cabbage, tomato, spicy roasted vegetable aioli, and, onion crisps with fries. |
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Oct. 26, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online Auction Sign Distribution A significant number of people who purchase items on our Online Auction indicate that they learn about the auction through our roadside / lawn signs. And, again this year we need your help to distribute these throughout the region. Our Sign Distribution has two components again this year. 1. All members are asked to pick up 2 or 3 signs to put up at their homes and/or place of business. 2. We need an additional 8 to 10 members to take about 10 to 15 signs each and distribute them in a geographical area in the region assigned to you. This will only take about 1.5 to 2 hours and after you have picked up your signs you can set them up as soon as of the start of the Auction on November 2. We wil provide you with the rules for where signs can be placed. Signs will be available at our meeting at the Charcoal on October 21 and at our Auction Warehouse on the morning of Saturday, October 26 - 128 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener. All members are asked to respond by Thursday, October 24 and indicate in the Comment Box that: 1. You will participate in the full Sign Distribution in the region and pick up the signs on Saturday, October 26 or at the meeting on October 21. OR 2. You will just be able to take 2 or 3 signs for use at your home and/or office and will pick these up on Saturday, October 26 or at the meeting on October 21. OR 3. You would like to have 2 or 3 signs to have at your home and/or office but are unable to pick them up on either October 21 or 26 and will need to make alternate arrangements to get them. We can deliver! Please remember, we need your help to make the Auction a Success! Your 2024 Online Auction Committee |
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Oct. 28, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FALL DOM CARDILLO TRAIL CLEAN UP Our next Dom Cardillo Trail Clean-Up will be on Monday, October 28 (we go rain or shine unless there is thunder and lightening). As uusual we will meet at Stanley Park Mall by the new Canadian Tire Store and the River Road entrance at 4:00 p.m. If interested, please join us afterwards for a social at the Whale & Ale Pub on Victoria Street. To help with planning we would like members to sign up. As always, though, feel free to bring along friends and family members but please indicate if you are doing so in the comments box on the registration page. |
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Oct. 29, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Nov. 02, 2024
Visit the auction website rotaryonlineauction.ca The auction starts on Saturday November 2nd at 9AM The auction ends on Saturday November 16th at 10PM Please contact auction@kitchenerrotary to donate items, become a sponsor or ask questions.
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Speaker: Badar Shamim District 7080 Polio Plus Chair
Nov. 04, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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