Mar. 31
Open rehearsal for the Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir, at Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite, Waterloo; (6:30 p.m.) children aged 6 to 9; (7:30 p.m.) children aged 10 to 15. For more information, e-mail imcc.conductor@rogers.com.
Open rehearsal for the Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir, at Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite, Waterloo; (6:30 p.m.) children aged 6 to 9; (7:30 p.m.) children aged 10 to 15. For more information, e-mail imcc.conductor@rogers.com.
David L. Hunsberger photo exhibit, “Taking community from the farm to the world,” at the Grebel Gallery and MAO Gallery at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo.
Conrad Grebel Student Council presents Fiddler on the Roof, with an all-student cast and orchestra; at the Conrad Centre, Kitchener.
Conrad Grebel University College’s Institute for Anabaptist Mennonite Studies and the Mennonite Historical Society celebrate the release of Sam Steiner’s new book, In Search of Promised Lands; in the Great Hall, at 2 p.m.
Conrad Grebel University college open house, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
18th annual Low German Networking Conference; (7) at Bradley Street Church of God, Aylmer; (20 at Meadow Brook Church, Leamington. For more information, e-mail Lily Hiebert Rempel at lilyhr@mennonitecc.on.ca.
Pax Christi Chorale presents Sir Hubert Parry’s oratorio Judith with orchestra and soloists, at Koerner Hall, Toronto, at 3 p.m. Pre-concert chat with Parry scholar Jeremy Dibble of Durham University, England. For more information or tickets, visit www.paxchristichorale.org/judith.
Toronto Mennonite Festival/MCC Relief Sale at Black Creek volunteer appreciation breakfast and annual general meeting, at Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, Markham, at 9:30 a.m.
Mentor and mentee retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble Beach. For more information, call 519-422-3200 or visit www.slmc.ca/retreats.
March Break camp at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble Beach, with bus transportation available to and from the camp. For more information, call 519-422-3200 or visit www.slmc.ca/retreats.
Elmira meat canning fundraiser breakfast, at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, at 8 a.m. Speaker: Keith Martin. Topic: “A history of meat canning in Ontario.” Call 519-745-8458 to reserve tickets.
Women’s retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Sauble Beach. For more information, call 519-422-3200 or visit www.slmc.ca/retreats.
New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale annual promotion dinner, at Bingemans in Kitchener, at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Issa Sadi Embombolo, founder of MCC’s Peace Clubs in Zambia. Tickets available from the MCC Ontario office by phone at 519-745-8458.
Grandparent and Grandchild Days at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg. Theme: Helping Others Participate through Education (HOPE). Leaders: Leigh and Lois Steckley. Each day’s events are the same and include drama, crafts, and making school kits or knotting quilts for MCC. For more information, call 519-625-8602 or e-mail info@hiddenacres.ca.
The Engaged Workshop, a marriage preparation course focussing on communication, is being held at Maple View Mennonite Church in Wellesley for engaged or newly married couples. For more information, e-mail denise_bender@yahoo.com.
The Engaged Workshop, a marriage preparation course focussing on communication, is being held at Living Water Fellowship in New Hamburg for engaged or newly married couples. For more information, e-mail denise_bender@yahoo.com.
Family Day open house at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg. Free indoor and outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch available for purchase or bring your own. For more information, or to register, call 519-625-8602 or e-mail info@hiddenacres.ca.
Grand Philharmonic Choir presents Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, at Centre in the Square, Kitchener, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 519-578-1570.
Grand Philharmonic Choir presents “Grant Us Peace,” a concert featuring Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Estacio’s “The Houses Stand Not Far Apart,” at Centre in the Square, Kitchener, at 7:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, call 519-578-1570.
Mennonite/s Writing, a free public reading series with celebrated Canadian authors, at Conrad Grebel Chapel, at 7:30 p.m.: Grebel alumna Carrie Snyder will read from her new novel, Girl Runner, set for release in the U.S. in 2015. For more information, visit http://grebel.ca/mennolit.
Mennonite/s Writing, a free public reading series with celebrated Canadian authors, at Conrad Grebel Chapel, at 7:30 p.m.: David Bergen will read from his new book, Leaving Tomorrow. For more information, visit http://grebel.ca/mennolit.
“Reading the Bible with Jesus” retreat at Willowgrove, Stouffville, with Bryan Moyer Suderman: sponsored by MC Eastern Canada, the Markham-Stouffville Mennonite Ministerial and Willowgrove. Pt. 4: “Luke: All that the prophets have declared.” For more information, e-mail miriam@willowgrove.ca.
Menno Singers present Poulenc’s Stabat Mater, at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, Waterloo, at 7:30 p.m.
Menno Singers present “Songs for spring,” at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, Waterloo, at 7:30 p.m.