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Online Heritage Resources

May 1, 2020 By Hal

Kindly shared with our neighbourhood by Sandra Parks (This is a Pinned Post in Heritage & History) Available in the Grace Schmidt Room, KPL, or online ·       Well-preserved: the Ontario Heritage Foundation’s manual of principles and practice for architectural conservation by Mark Fram –(363.6909713 Fram) – building conservation, preservation & restoration principles, pgs 44-55 Events […]

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Reproduction Heritage Calendar

November 7, 2020 By OBTNA

Watercolour of 137 Queen Street North Kitchener

The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario (ACO) North Waterloo Region Branch has kindly reproduced a 1982 calendar featuring watercolour paintings by Bert Williams. Many of the homes featured in the calendar are located in Olde Berlin Town. Enjoy the artwork!

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Activa “Avenue M” Project at 30-40 Margaret Ave Cancelled

September 10, 2020 By Hal

30 Margaret Ave development cancelled

Thursday, September 10, 2020. Activa Statement Regarding Avenue M Cancellation. “It is with sincere regret that we have announced the cancellation of our Avenue M condominium project. Current market conditions and the uncertainty of the pandemic have rendered the financing of this project unviable. Consequently, we are unable to move forward to construction. We sincerely […]

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Heritage Permit Application for demolition of 50-52 Weber and 56 Weber at Heritage Kitchener August 4th, 2020

July 25, 2020 By Hal

Heritage Kitchener resumes meetings (virtually) at 4pm, August 4th. Included in the agenda is the consideration of applications for the demolition of two properties in our Heritage District, 50-52 Weber St and 56 Weber St W. Written comments can be submitted via Sarah Goldrup at Sarah.Goldrup@Kitchener.ca Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting […]

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Heritage Funding Grants – Kitchener

January 13, 2020 By OBTNA

Watercolour of 137 Queen Street North Kitchener

The City of Kitchener is now accepting grant applications from residents looking to restore or conserve their heritage property. Eligible properties include individually designated properties under the Ontario Heritage Act and properties located in the City’s four heritage conservation districts: Upper Doon, Victoria Park Area, St. Mary’s and Civic Centre Neighbourhood. Grants are available to […]

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Spots still available for "Kids Dance", a fun acti Spots still available for "Kids Dance", a fun activity for kids 4 - 7 years old. Runs Thursdays, 6:15pm from April 17 to June 5. Go to https://kitchener.ca/activenet, click on Register for Activities and search for 170177.
Architectural Conservatory of Ontario Speaker Seri Architectural Conservatory of Ontario Speaker Series: Adaptive Reuse -- Heritage to Housing

March 27, 7:00 PM, Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St. N.

Sandra Parks will speak about the Lofts on Mansion, the former Greb Shoe factory built in 1913 and converted to residential in 2005.
March 11 noon to 4PM, bring the whole family to Ca March 11 noon to 4PM, bring the whole family to Carl Zehr Square for an afternoon of outdoor fun. The Kitchener Rangers will play a live 3-on-3 game and showcase their skills. You'll have a chance to meet the Rangers for autographs, and don’t forget your camera to grab a photo with Tex! #DowntownKitchener
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Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery | 101 Queen St N Kitchener, ON
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A free exhibition tour at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery for parents and caregivers.

Join us for a stroller-friendly event designed for babies, toddlers, young children and their caregivers. Connect with other adults over a hot beverage while your little ones engage in tummy time, play with blocks, listen to a story read by one of our guides, or do some coloring. The morning ends with a casual tour of our exhibitions, which will engage both budding and experienced art enthusiasts.

Walk the Talk Tours are supported by the Gamble Family

FREE, All Caregivers welcome | Register via our website kwag.ca

Pay-If-You-Can Donations are welcome.
The Consumption & Treatment Services (CTS) is part The Consumption & Treatment Services (CTS) is part of a court challenge to the closure of the CTS. Their legal team is looking for community members (ideally close to the CTS) who can speak to the site's benefits.
You would need to be willing to swear an affidavit that will become part of the court case. They are looking for someone that can attest to the safety and importance of the service. Ideally someone who was in the neighbourhood before the CTS started and is still there and can speak to positive changes. Contact writeus@oldeberlintown.ca by Jan. 30.
Weber Park Skating Party! #dtkitchener #cfna #ob Weber Park Skating Party! 

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Free Skating Party! Don't let winter pass withou Free Skating Party! 

Don't let winter pass without enjoying a free skate at The Aud!

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DISH DRIVE Collecting plates, bowls, and mugs for DISH DRIVE
Collecting plates, bowls, and mugs for our neighbours at A Better Tent City!
Please donate by dropping items to the following locations by December 11, 2024 by 6 PM:
- Kitchener Downtown Community Centre front desk at 35 Weber St. W.
- The designated box on the porch of 33 Ahrens St. W. 
- Or to your local Level Up Kid

This is organized by the kids from Level Up! Have questions? 
Email us at welevelupinfo@gmail.com

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A wonderful afternoon in Olde Berlin Town Neighbou A wonderful afternoon in Olde Berlin Town Neighbourhood @obtna with neighbours from near and far. Weaving willow flowers and community connections. Can you spot our city councillor, @stretch_ward10 , in the pictures? Thank you to @agnesmakes, @mindfulmakers and all our wonderful volunteers. Thank you to our sponsors @td_canada and @parkppl

We will weave with you again in the fall. 

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Join Agnes from Mindful Makers for an outdoor art Join Agnes from Mindful Makers for an outdoor art weaving workshop in the Civic Centre - Firefighters Park. This is a free drop-in maker event to weave some lovely items from willow that you can use in your garden this summer. Get outside, meet neighbours, do art and have some fun!
This event is supported by Park People and TD Canada. If you have clippers, please bring them. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact writeus@oldeberlintown.ca

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In November 2023, Olde Berlin Town won a $20,000 g In November 2023, Olde Berlin Town won a $20,000 grant at the Festival of Neighbourhoods (FON) annual gathering. FON promotes neighbourhoods that organize inclusive and accessible gatherings. Please join us for a discussion on improving our neighbourhood.
Olde Berlin Town neighbours will be coming togethe Olde Berlin Town neighbours will be coming together for a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 4, 8 AM to 2 PM. Multiple households around Hibner Park will be hosting individual garage sales.
The Growing Together proposal for ByLaw amendmenta The Growing Together proposal for ByLaw amendmenta will go to the City of Kitchener Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee for a decision at 5:30pm, January 29. The proposal and agenda are available at oldeberlintown.ca

https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether/?fbclid=IwAR03yxF6NCHkbewj_9YcuslGzxDFkKFGpWsOj_a0mkTEGJxz2dbcTr6_uzM
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Register to attend: https://bit.ly/OBTGrowTogethe Register to attend: 
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The Olde Berlin Town Neighbourhood Association is offering residents a chance to come together and ask about Kitchener’s Growing Together planning initiative that will impact Olde Berlin Town zoning. For more information, go to https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether #obtna
The City has released its final draft Official Pla The City has released its final draft Official Plan for our neighbourhood. Details at https://oldeberlintown.ca/growingtogether/
Olde Berlin Town will host its' own information meeting on the Growing Together proposal on Sunday, November 12th, from 2-3:30pm, via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/OBTGrowTogether. #obtna
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