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[he ‘ ”m5 ‘ ‘0'? 800d cause. ’ [)og by the (jradle, l'he Serpent Beneath: Some “We're firefighters. were "0' m9d915 Paradoxes of Human-Animal Relationships. 7 we’re lust here to have a great time,” Ritter. well»kno\m by fans of the CBC. is also a 53'“ Mike Noonan. vice-president 0f humour columnist. social satirist and travel writer the Waterloo Professional Firefighters for newspapers and magazines. Association. ‘ Ritter's new book will be published this month. y" ”‘9 main ”3350“ ‘0 come‘out '5: to Registration is not required for this free event. ”115‘? money that's why we re doing [Everyone is welcome at the event. which begins at ”~ 7 pm. Proceeds from Turn U a the Heat will go to the local (lNlB,lhelpilig m Leculre for StUdent-S support its programs and sem‘ces. The centre in the Square has added a new after- The high-energy variety show is noon lecture by (Lraig Kielburger on March 3 at being run by a choreographer. who 1 pm. helped the firefighters prepare for the This is in addition to Kielburger's sold-out lec‘ night. They'll model clothes from (lonâ€" ture that takes place on the same day at 10 a.m. estoga Mall. as well as perform skits Kielburger is presented exclusively forhigh- and routines schools students in Waterloo Region in the hopes 1 “it's kind of like a fashion Show with of engaging and motivating students with a posi- ‘ a twist." said Derek Myke. who's tive message. responsible for community develop» Student tickets are only available through the ment at the CNIB. Waterloo Catholic District School Board and the "It's not your average runway show Waterloo Region District School Board and must because the firefighters interact with be reserved through their teachers. the crowd. they get the ladies dancing. Kielburger is the founder and chair of Free The they have some fun.” Children. a unique international development and This is the third time local firefi l- . . . . . . . . outh em werment o animtion. ers have taken part in the event. whgich Waterloo’s firefighters are volunteering‘thelr time again this year to take par:l In y It is aflnprecederfied program. designed to the rescue workers see as a “win-win." gum 'Up theNFiegt any: CkNIB, a funfiralselr tbhla‘ takes place on Thursday at t e educate and inspire more than one-million young “Whenever we can help the com- evo utlon '9 t u ‘ 'c ets are m a“. a 4:. WWW) mm people across North America to become socially munity and help charitable organiza- engaged and take action to help their underprivi» tions. we always jump up and help fightersâ€"appreciate their efforts. year. they’re going to go back to the leged peers overseas out." Norman said. “The guys promote that energy and office and talk about it and bring one Teachers can reserve tickets for their students “We have a great group of men and the girls have some fun and they're up or two friends this year. so that’s What by calling the Centre in the Square ticket centre at women who want to help out." dancing," Myke said. we're really hoping for." 519678- 1570. Limited seating is available. All of the firefighters who are in the “It's pretty high-energy excitement.” Attendees will also hear where their 0 show and helping at the event are off- Turn Up the Heat for CNIB is on moneyis going. come bulld a ChlII‘Ch y duty volunteers ~ and it's a big time Feb. 26. with doors opening at 6:30 The CNIB mns many programs and Afree lecture series called Come Build a Church commitment for them between the pm. and entertainment beginning at services in Kitchener~Waterloo for peoâ€" '5 getting undem'ay on Feb. 25. I clothes fittings and the rehearsals. 7:30 pm. ple of all ages who experience difficul- The topic that night is the history of church l “They put in a lot of time and effort Tickets. which cost $20 each or 10 ties with vision. Its services include architecture. presented byAnne Bordelau. to be involved in the event." Myke said. for the price of nine. can be purchased Vision rehabilitation. training to assist On March 3, Robert van Pelt will discuss the his» “And then when we have the specialty at the CNIB office. fire department. with daily living and support for acces- tory of the sanctuary from a Jewish/Christian per< scenes where they’re in their own char- Sunoco stations. the Bay in Conestoga sible computer technology. As well. it spective. acters. (whether it‘s the sleepwear. Mall and Kitchenerllarley Davidson. offers such consumer products as And on March 10. new architecture and the tra- beachwear or rock star scenes). the Last year about 600 women came magnifiers, talking watches and canes dition of modern design in Waterloo Region will be guys get to have some fun with the out to Turn Up the Heat. and this year "At the end of it (the women) have presented by Rick Haldenby. characters that they're playing as well. organizers are hoping for 800. had a fun, wild night out.” Myke said. All lectures will be held at Knox Presbyterian So they really get behind it for us” “We're kind of working and building “They like the energy. and for 320 Church. at 50 Erb St. W. in Waterloo. from 7230â€"9 And it seems that the women in the upon the success we had last year. and and maybe getting involved in some pm. For information. call 519-886-4150 or go to audience â€" who have been known to we're just hoping that it will carry over.” raffle prizes they know they‘re support- www.knoxwaterloo.ca. jump out of their seats and holler Myke said. ing the CNIB locally through this words of encouragement to the fire- “lfa group of 10 comes the previous event." . O «W HALF PRICE MONDAYS GENERATION x OFFERS K-W FAMILY DAY AtLPENTAlsAQr HAL: PRICE THE BEST SELECTION or: (‘ . NEW RELEASESCLASSICS. .1 f T A FOREIGN FILMS AND FR E lNDEPENDENTClNEMA “'05 MOV'E 24|WEDNESDAYS ON DVD AND mop/w. I l- ‘. ll . l . l ‘. . . ‘\“.. ‘-‘ ‘ " ' new ANVMOVIF ANDGFT n “JCOND l" V W.GENERATIC)N X ‘ " V MOVIE new. EVERY erNralmv { ‘A ~ . a I l“ I.“ lll‘llij- Hill! H l H -=?1“??li11!‘~‘l