Events

Past Events

Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: The Working Centre, 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: This is a beginner knitting workshop for those who want to learn to knit or improve their skills. The workshop will cover the basics such as knitting techniques, stitches, and patterns. For more information or to register call 519 749-9177, x 237. Fee is $5 (100% Barter accepted). Bring 5 or 6 mm needles and an inexpensive ball of acrylic yarn.

Date: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener
Description: Join us at Queen Street Commons for our Autumn Colours Market. Come visit, learn more about BarterWorks and meet your local entrepreneurs, artisans and crafters! Our venue, Queen Street Commons Cafe and Gift Shop, is located at The Working Centre and offers fine vegetarian fare and scrumptious desserts to enhance your shopping adventure!

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Join facilitator Fiona Heath in exploring the basic concepts and practices of the voluntary simplicity movement. Participants will receive general guidelines for a voluntary simplicity circle. Please register in advance by leaving a messge at 519.749.9177 x. 304, or email barterworks@barterworks.org. P.S. Potluck starts at 5:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Come out and share some of your favourite dishes with fellow BarterWorks members. It is a great opportunity to meet others and possibly create opportunities for future trading. Workshop to follow on Voluntary Simplicity facilitated by Fiona Heath author of the Simple Living Guide. For more information please contact the Office at 519.749.9177, ext. 304 or e-mail us at barterworks@barterworks.org.

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: BarterWorks Annual General Meeting will follow our Trade Fair and Market Day. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors we would love to hear from you. Want to participate or learn more? Please contact the office at 519.749.9177 x 304, or e-mail us at barterworks@barterworks.org.

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Join us Saturday, September 29th for our Fall Trade Fair and Market Day featuring vendors offering an array of arts and crafts as well as a variety of business services. Members can book at table by calling the office at 519.749.9177 ext. 304 or e-mailing barterworks@barterworks.org.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener
Description: All are welcome at the Earth, Home and Garden Spring BarterWorks Fair. Unearth a variety of unique offerings from BarterWorks members including: organic edibles, seeds and sprouts; garden supplies and home accents; books and earth-friendly goods ... and more. For more info or to book a table please call Deborah at 519 749-9177, ext. 304 or e-mail: barter_worksoffice@yahoo.ca. Hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen Street S., Kitchener
Description: The March Market will feature a variety of unique offerings from members of the BarterWorks community. Come visit, learn more about BarterWorks and meet local entrepreneurs, artisans and crafters! Hosted by BarterWorks "K-W's Local Trading Network" ALL ARE WELCOME!

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Time to chase away those February blahs! The next BarterWorks Market Day also features a wellness component. Learn more about natural products, whole foods, sprouting, holistic living and more! For more information please contact BarterWorks at barter_worksoffice@yahoo.ca or 519-749-9177 x 304. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Queen Street Commons, 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Information Session on W.R.A.P. especially for BarterWorks members. This 10 week Small Business Readiness Training program assists people who are interested in self-employment - starting, maintaining or expanding their own business - but who may not be able to access mainstream small business supports. Please register by Monday, February 19th by email: wrap@theworkingcentre.org or call Beth Weisberg (519) 743-1151, ext 104. For more info please see the February issue of BarterWorks News & Views.

Date: Friday, November 24, 2006
Time: Friday 24th 7-9pm and Saturday 25th 10am-4pm
Location: 43 Queen Street South
Description: Hosted by the Queen Street Commons Café and BarterWorks. Local artisans and BarterWorks members offering one-of-a-kind jewellery, pottery, clothing, herbal products, books and so much more. Friday Nov 24, 7-9pm and Saturday Nov 25 10am-4pm at 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener (between King and Charles), 519-749-7199 Ext. 304.

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Featuring a variety of offerings from BarterWorks members. Located at Queen Street Commons (Cafe), 43 Queen St. S. Come visit, learn more about BarterWorks and meet your local entrepreneurs, artisans and crafters!

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen Street South, Kitchener
Description: BarterWorks Market Day. Hosted by BarterWorks, K-W's Local Trading Network. Featuring: CRAFTS, HAND-TIED COZY BLANKETS, JEWELRY, KNITS, BOOKS, HOME BAKED GOODS, HERBAL PRODUCTS, "GARAGE SALE" AND MORE. Meet and support local artisans and crafters. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Bring your friends and neighbours. NOTE: This will be the last Market of the season. Markets will resume in September. Have a great summer!

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Hosted by The Working Centre. Open to all. Join us upstairs at 43 Queen St. S. in the Paperkraf Workshop area. For more information or to register please call Amaryah at 749-9177 x 238. Fee: $5 (100% B accepted)

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: 43 Queen St. S., Kitchener
Description: Bring along your favourite dish and stay for an informative talk by Bill on how to develop highly efficient meal planning techniques, that are both nutritious and cheap. Demonstrations and samples will be provided. Mmmmmmmm..................