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20_V1_WAT_Sep28 Do you have an idea to help Waterloo be more livable, inclusive, safe and vibrant? We can help! Submit your idea and you may be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in matched funds. This means for every $1.00 you request, you must contribute at least $1.00 in volunteer labour, donated professional services or materials, or cash. This is a great opportunity to fund projects large and small - community gardens, playgrounds, murals, neighbourhood events and more! Application deadline: 4 p.m. on October 5, 2017 neighbourhoodmatchingfund@waterloo.ca 519.886.1177 ext. 27271 WATERLOO NEIGHBOURHOOD MATCH ING FUND waterloo.ca/NMF NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF WATERLOO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES On Oct. 23, 2017, the City of Waterloo council will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the city. Enactment of a new development charges by-law by council will occur on a date subsequent to this public meeting. Development charges are levied against new development and are a primary source of funding growth- related capital expenditures. City capital services include library, fire, parks and recreation, cemeteries, public works and parking, growth studies, roads and related works, water supply and wastewater, and storm drainage and control. City council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997 to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the Sept. 29, 2017 development charges study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law. All interested parties are invited to attend on: Monday Oct. 23 2017, no earlier than 6:30 pm Council Chambers (3rd floor), 100 Regina St. S. Waterloo Copies of the development charges background study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law will be available on Sept. 29, 2017 at waterloo.ca/developmentcharges For more information, or to receive a printed or soft copy, contact city financial analyst, Michael Pugliese at michael.pugliese@waterloo.ca or 519-886-2310, ext. 30264. If you wish to make a presentation to council on Oct. 23, please call 519-747-8549 or e-mail clerkinfo@waterloo.ca prior to 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 so the necessary arrangements can be made to list you on the council agenda. P. 519.886.1550 TTY. 1.866.786.3941 waterloo.ca/publicnotices 20 • WATERLOO CHRONICLE • Th ursday, September 28, 2017 Serving your community since 1856 Th e Grand River Jazz Soci- ety presents two spectacular concerts this weekend featur- ing saxophonist Benjamin Deschamps and Jazz FM's Heather Bambrick. Deschamps leads an all Montreal quintet on Friday followed by Jazz FM personal- ity and all around great singer Bambrick on Saturday. Classical alto sax play- er Deschamps discovered his love for jazz in 2004. He played lead alto in the Mon- treal All City Big Band from 2006 to 2010, which gave him the opportunity to participate in the recording of the album Lulu Hughes & Th e Montreal All City Big Band. He went on to McGill Uni- versity to further his under- standing and enlarge his musical horizons. It is while playing lead alto in the Jazz Orchestra 1, under the direc- tion of Gordon Foote, that he had the chance to meet many internationally renowned art- ists such as Phil Dwyer, Jim McNeely, Ben Monder, Joe Lovano, Barry Ries and Slide Hampton. The young musi- cian stood out with his abil- ity to interpret many musical styles, and his versatility in his ability to play flute, clarinet and all the saxophones. For this show, his band features an all Montreal lineup including Jean-Nicolas Trotier on trombone, Charles Trudel on piano, Sébastien Pellerin on bass and Al Bourgeois on drums Bambrick is also a promot- er of all things jazz with her radio show backed up by her musical talent. When Anita O'Day first heard Heather sing, the Jazz vocal legend exclaimed, "You're good! You should have your own show!" After inviting Bambrick to jam with him, renowned Jazz- fusion guitarist Larry Coryell said to her, "Wow, you're the real deal!" To this day, flugelhorn icon Guido Basso calls her his favourite singer. This is the sort of praise that JUNO-nominated Jazz vocalist consistently receives from fellow musicians. Critics love her, as well. "Heather hits every right note," said Mark Rheume of CBC Radio. WholeNote Magazine calls her, "one of the finest jazz singers in this country," and All About Jazz said her voice is a "paragon of clarity" and that "she's the real deal in every way." More than just a vocal- ist, Bambrick is also one of Canada's busiest voice actors, appearing on numerous com- mercial campaigns as well as voicing characters on several Emmy-nominated animated series, including those for Dis- ney, PBS, Comedy Network, and NBCKids. Since 2001, she's become a beloved host at JAZZ.FM, Canada's only all-Jazz radio station, and has twice been named National Jazz Awards' Broadcaster of the Year. Her Saturday night perfor- mance features vocals from Bambrick, Ross MacIntyre on bass, Chase Sanborn on trum- pet/flugelhorn and Adrean Farrugia on piano. It promises to be a special performance, so don't miss this one. Th e Grand River Jazz Soci- ety is an all volunteer organi- zation. Volunteers are always welcome to help greet patrons at the door and generally assist in managing the event. Friday and Saturday con- certs start at 8:30. For more information, please visit kwjazzroom.com. ARTS FOCUS Jazz Room hosts one of music scene's best known voices SUBMITTED PHOTO Jazz FM personality Heather Bambrick brings her crystal clarity to the Jazz Room this Saturday. Montreal's Benjamin Deschamps kicks off the weekend performances Friday at the historic Huether Hotel. The K-W Symphony opens its 2017/18 Family Series with Drummers, Dancers and A Bea- ver! on Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. at Centre In Th e Square. Led by Daniel Bartholomew- Poyser, this concert features the short fi lm DAM! Th e Story of Kit the Beaver which follows Kit the beaver as she tries to help her family build their dam. It fea- tures a score by Erica Procunier. The film is a special Cana- da 150 commission from TIFF and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and will be shown on the big screen above the orchestra while they provide the soundtrack. The KWS will also welcome Canada's Ojibway storyteller, Aaron Bell, and his White Pine Dancers. The Family Series is designed for children ages 4-12 and their families. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. for fun and interac- tive pre-concert art and music activities throughout the Cen- tre In Th e Square lobby hosted by KWAG and Music for Young Children. Pre-concert activities are free with ticket purchase. Tick- ets to Family concert perfor- mances are $11 for children and $18 for adults. Th e Kinderconcert Series of 2017/18 launches with a brand new format where local story- teller Kait Taylor will join KWS musicians beginning with The Mitten at the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 14 at 10:30 am. While the musi- cians play, Kait Taylor will tell the story of Th e Mitten, a favou- rite Ukrainian folktale. This concert will also be performed at the Waterloo Region Museum, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at kwsymphony.ca or by call- ing 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745- 4717. Symphony Family Series starts Sept. 30