The weekend brought rain which, I know is important for the wildlife and crops but it could’ve chosen the weekdays..Thats all I would say.

I wish all of you have a great start to the week and its going to be a great day!

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When registration opened for this year's Girls Can Fly event, 275 flight spots disappeared in under sixty seconds. That number told you everything you needed to know about how Saturday was going to go.

Families flocked to the Region of Waterloo International Airport on Saturday for the annual event that Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre has been running since the mid-2010s. Girls aged 8 to 18, each of them already registered before the day began, got into Cessna 172s, Pipers, and Diamond aircraft with volunteer pilots and went up. Parents stayed on the ground. The flights are reserved exclusively for the girls so that as many as possible get the experience.

The flights were only part of it. Porter Airlines and Jazz Aviation attended with all-female crews. The Waterloo Warbirds brought aircraft. SkyCare Air Ambulance was there. Great Lakes Helicopter ran rides throughout the day. And for the first time, attendees could get close to the Pipistrel Velis Electro, one of Canada's first all-electric aircraft. Lost Aviator Coffee brought a biplane and, presumably, coffee.

Last year 4,500 people came out. This year the tarmac was full again.

I keep thinking about what it costs to put on a day like this. The volunteer pilots, the industry partners, the exhibitors, all of it free to anyone who shows up. The whole logic of the event is that the barrier to aviation for most girls isn't aptitude. It's never having had a reason to think the cockpit was for them. One afternoon at the airport, at eight years old, can be that reason. Girls Can Fly has grown into one of Ontario's largest aviation outreach events. It started small, at one flight centre, in Breslau. That's still where it happens.

If you have a daughter between 8 and 18 and want her on a plane next year, the one thing to know is this: flight registration opens in April, and this year it went live on April 28 at 10am. In 2025 the spots were gone in two minutes. This year, under one minute. Set a reminder now and watch wwfc.ca/girlscanfly when April comes around. The event itself is always free and open to everyone.

What does this puzzle mean?

Last week’s puzzle got everyone bamboozled…some of you were close. Let’s see who gets this one right!

House of the week: this one with a beautiful driveway

Fundraisers : 🚗 OLMCA Annual Vehicle Raffle | Draws on May 30 & Jun 16 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, 2483 Bleams Rd, New Hamburg. Win a 2026 Chevy Trax or cash prizes. Tickets from $20. Must be 18+. Buy online.

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📚 Grand Opening of La Petite Bibliothèque | Fri, May 29 | 4:00pm at 345 The Country Way, Kitchener. A new French little library and community gathering space opens its doors with free snacks, refreshments, and family fun. Free.

🎨 Kitchener Art Market | Fri, May 29 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Waterloo Public Square, 75 King St S, Waterloo. Local artists, crafters, and makers with live music from 7–9pm. Cash recommended. Free.

🦎 PD Day Camp: Into the Wild | Fri, May 29 | 8:30am – 4:30pm at Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener. A full day of indoor and outdoor activities exploring global habitats and biodiversity.

💃 BO-Wonderland: A Mad Tea Party | Fri, May 29 | 6:00pm at Centre In The Square, Kitchener. BoJangles Dance Arts brings an Alice in Wonderland-themed dance showcase to the main stage.

🎡 Cambridge Kin Carnival 2026 | Thu–Sun, May 28–31 | 5:00pm at Riverside Park, 49 King St W, Cambridge. The 75th annual carnival — rides, food, and family fun all weekend. Free parking and free entry. Ride tickets available in advance online (save $10 per sheet).

🚗 Cars & Coffee – Season Opener at Foreign Automotive | Sat, May 30 | 10:00am – 12:00pm at Foreign Automotive, 30 Adam Ferrie Pl, Kitchener. All makes welcome — European, exotic, JDM, muscle. Coffee's on them. No RSVP. Free.

🏷️ Central Frederick Community Garage Sale | Sat, May 30 (Sun, May 31 if rain) | 8:00am – 12:00pm in the Central Frederick neighbourhood, Kitchener. The annual neighbourhood-wide sale, hunt for treasure or set up your own table. Free.

🐱 Pop Up Pawty: Whiskers & Second Chances | Sat, May 30 | 11:00am – 2:00pm at The Modern Paw, 720 Belmont Ave W, Kitchener. A community event with Kitchener Stray Cat Rescue, meet adoptable kittens, learn about TNR, and shop in-store sales. Free.

🌺 Landlocked Luau | Sat, May 30 | Doors 6:30pm, show 7:00pm at The Union, 124 Sydney St S, Kitchener. Surf and garage rock with Vox Confidential, Thee Growlits, Chairmen of the Boards, and The TrebleTones. Vintage vinyl between sets. Dress Hawaiian. All ages.

💘 Speed Dating Ages 35–50 | Sat, May 30 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm at The Rabbid Fox, 123 Pioneer Dr, Kitchener. Ditch the apps and meet people the old-fashioned way. One complimentary drink included. $45. Ages 35–50.

🎤 Rusty Nail Comedy: Keith Pedro | Sat, May 30 | Doors 7:30pm, show 8:00pm at TWH Social, 1 King St W, Kitchener. Juno-nominated, Roast Battle Canada veteran, and Kevin Hart's LOL Network regular. $22.63. Tickets required.

🤝 Hello, Stranger – Speed Friending | Sat, May 30 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm at TWB Brewing, Kitchener. Like speed dating but for making friends — come curious, leave connected. Ages 25–35. $25.

🚒 Touch a Truck Family Event | Sat, May 30 | 10:00am – 1:00pm at Carmel New Church School, 40 Chapel Hill Dr, Kitchener. Get up close with police cars, fire trucks, diggers, and more — plus train rides, a petting zoo, free popcorn, and a BBQ lunch. $7.25 per family online, $10 at the door.

💃 Dimensions in Dance: The Legacy Lives On | Sat, May 30 | 7:00pm at Centre In The Square, Kitchener. A 40th anniversary showcase from one of KW's beloved dance studios — four decades of talent, music, and community on the main stage. Tickets required.

🎬 Big Screen Tuesdays: The Minecraft Movie | Tue, May 26 | 7:00pm at The Gaslight District, 64 Grand Ave S, Cambridge. Free outdoor screening on the largest screen of its kind in Canada. Rain or shine. Free.

🎤 Karaoke Night at Foundry Tavern | Sun, May 31 | 7:00pm at Foundry Tavern, 64 Grand Ave S, Cambridge. In-person registration opens at 5:30pm. Free.

🕵️ Spy IDs and Secret Messages – PD Day Activity | Fri, May 29 | All day at all Waterloo Public Library locations. Make a secret agent ID, take your own fingerprint, build a red-lens decoder, and write hidden messages. Drop-in, no registration. Free.

🥧 New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale | Fri–Sat, May 29–30 | New Hamburg Fairgrounds & Arena, 251 Jacob St, New Hamburg. Apple fritters, homemade pies, 150+ quilts up for auction, fair-trade finds, and family rides — every dollar goes toward global relief through MCC. Free to get in. Bring an appetite.

🐾 Tails on Trails | Sat, May 30 | 10:00am – 1:00pm at Bechtel Park, Waterloo. A dog-friendly run and walk in support of the Humane Society KW — choose a 5K, 2.5K fun run, or a 200m Pup-Run for the little ones. Medals for runners and canine teams. Registration required.

🧠 The Social Market: Mental Health Awareness Edition | Sat, May 30 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Den 1880, 14 Erb St W, Waterloo. A market-style social afternoon for people in their 20s — interactive mental health activations, feel-good vendors, DJ set, free coffee, and Sweet Lou's cookies. Proceeds support mental health initiatives. From $32. Tickets required.

🔔 Restorative Circle: Gong-Led Yogic Rest | Sun, May 31 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm at Lavender Lane Wellness Center, 215 Toman Dr, Waterloo. A guided meditation and gong sound immersion designed to bring the body into deep rest while awareness stays present. $30. Registration required.

⚾ Kitchener Panthers vs. Hamilton Cardinals | Sun, May 31 | 2:05pm at Jack Couch Park, Kitchener. IBL baseball under the sun. $11 and up.

🎸 Meadows Music Festival | Fri–Sat, May 29–30 | Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus. Two days of live music — Arkells, Wild Rivers, Joel Plaskett Emergency, and Softcult on Saturday; Dallas Smith, Cameron Whitcomb, and more on Friday. Camping available.

🎤 Jeliz – Thursday Soul Series | Thu, May 28 | 8:00pm at The Jazz Room, Waterloo.

🎸 Caleb Khuu | Fri, May 29 | 8:00pm at The Jazz Room, Waterloo.

🎷 Philippe Lemm Trio from NYC | Sat, May 30 | 8:00pm at The Jazz Room, Waterloo.

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