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Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 11 AM – 3 PM
June 2026 · Scholarship Fundraiser

Taste of the Caribbean — Pop Up Lunch

Featuring food from Irie Myrie & Chef Arielle — a unique Caribbean fusion culinary experience. Meals start at $9.99, raffle tickets from $3, and all proceeds go toward the CCAWR Scholarship Fund. Wooden Boat, 20 Hurst Avenue, Unit #1, Kitchener.

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Women
International Women's Month 2026
March 2026

Celebrating the Women of CCAWR

Honouring four extraordinary women in our community — Donnette Spence, Jean Walters, Vanessa Simon, and Venesse Lewis — for International Women's Month.

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Wednesdays · June – August 2026

Fit in the Square — Free Community Workouts

Formerly Fit in the Park, now at Waterloo Public Square. Join us Wednesdays at 7 PM starting June 3 for free, all-levels fitness sessions presented with Uptown Waterloo.

Deadline · July 15, 2026

CCAWR Scholarship Applications Close July 15

Caribbean-Canadian students in Waterloo Region: completed applications, transcripts, references, and photos are due July 15 to be considered for this year's awards.
August 15, 2026 · 11:30 AM

Sip, Savour & Support — CCAWR Annual Fundraiser

Good food, good people, good purpose. Join us in Waterloo Region for a fundraising brunch supporting CCAWR programs — tickets and sponsorships available now.

July 2025

Celebrating 50 Years — Exhibit at City of Waterloo Museum

A special exhibit highlighting CCAWR's rich history and lasting impact is now on view at Conestoga Mall through December 2025.