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SEPT. TO-DO LIST Disclaimer: The events listed are happening and abide by regional COVID-19 restrictions as of Aug. 25, 2021.
AUG 29
SEPT 4 - 12
SEPT 8
SEPT 18
SEPT 24
Yoga with Alpacas By: Brae Ridge Farm & Sanctuary Feeling stressed? Why not try Yoga with Champion Alpacas while breathing in the fresh air overlooking fields and forest! After the yoga class, spend time with the alpacas as you hand feed them, and meet our Indian Runner Ducks and two special horses. We will follow proper guidelines, creating space during this event to ensure social distancing protocols are being upheld. 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Register on braeridgefarm.com / $50+ tax per person
Shine Packs By: Wellness Education Centre Reach out to the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre and send your new friends a SHINE Pack. Shine Packs are anonymous care packages with positive messaging. At any point during O-Week, contact us at shinepack@uoguelph.ca with the full name of who you'd like to send a SHINE pack to and we will follow up with them! 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. / Online via shinepack@uoguelph.ca / Free
Robbie G live in Guelph Sept 11th at Onyx Nightclub By: R-Evolution Media Studio, Robbie G Join Onyx Nightclub for a live performance. Opening performances include: Gavin Breen, Manatee, and AKresky. Your safety is of utmost importance to us, so we will be taking precautionary measures following all COVID-19 guidelines and regulations. If you are feeling sick for any reason, do not attend the event. 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. / Onyx Guelph, 12 Wyndham St. N 2nd Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 4E5 / $20-$50 tickets via Eventbrite
Guelph Outdoor Handmade Market By: The Guelph Handmade Group Join us rain or shine for our Guelph Outdoor Handmade Market! Over 30 local handmade makers will be in attendance. COVID restrictions and protocols will be in place within the event area. We ask that you socially distance, wear a mask and ensure you are in good health before attending. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / 119 Gordon St., Guelph, ON N1H Free admission
Blue Motion Fitness Retreat Weekend By: Tamara Colaizzi, SUP Guelph Meetup Join us for sunrise, midday, and sunset for SUP board paddling, B-Board sessions, SUP board Fitness and Stretch and of course Campfire Circle. Book your campsite at Guelph Lake, Sandy Bay at grcacamping.ca. Details to come on our website: BlueFitnessMotion.com 2 p.m. / Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 7743 Conservation Dr. RR 4, Guelph, ON N1H 6J1 / 12 Sessions for $226 (HST included)
Fall Into Autumn Market presented by Guelph Market By: Guelph Market Come and support your local small businesses, makers, creators and artisans! This event will run rain or shine. Masks and all current COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place at this event. Masks will be mandatory indoors. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Guelph Black Heritage Society, 83 Essex St., Guelph, ON N1H 3K9 Free admission
SEPT 27 - 29
SEPT 4 The Coywolves Live In Concert! By: The Coywolves, Royal City Studios Come see a COVID-safe licensed live Rock 'N' Roll concert with The Coywolves at Royal City Studios! The Coywolves have recorded three indie albums, "Rise of The Coywolves," "Rising Call," and "As You Were Meant To." After initially being delayed by the pandemic, The Coywolves are looking to hit the ground running and take the rock n' roll scene by storm. 9 p.m. / Royal City Studios, 930 Woodlawn Rd. W Unit 1, Guelph, ON N1K 1T2 / $10 tickets via Eventbrite
SEPT 9 CSA's Sexy Bingo By: Central Student Association Help smash the stigma around sex and sex positivity! Encourage healthy conversations around sex and come out to the CSA’s Sexy Bingo and win gift cards to the Toronto Co-Op sex shop Come As You Are. There will be four rounds, two prizes per round, and plenty of chances to win! Spots are limited, so sign up ASAP! The event will be hosted by drag queen Anne Tique Doll. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Register via uoguelph.campuslabs.ca / Free
SEPT 5 Yoga with Wellness By: Wellness Education Centre Join the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre for an afternoon session. This event is offered online with a yoga instructor to direct the group through the movements. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. / Online via Microsoft Teams / Free
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SEPT 21 & 28
The BIPOC University Experience By: Central Student Association All first and second-year BIPOC students are invited to join us in an online networking event with racialized professors and learn more about our BIPOC community at the U of G. Professors from a variety of backgrounds, programs, and cultures will share their experiences with our incoming students and give advice on how to get the best out of your university journey! 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Register via uoguelph.campuslabs.ca / Free
Livestock From The Bullring: Lauryn Macfarlane By: CSA Events Lauryn has been recognized as a bewitching storyteller, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and struggles as an empath with an unceasing flow of emotion. Her honest songwriting, powerful voice, and colourful melodies have drawn comparisons to Jade Bird and Phoebe Bridgers. This event is supported by the Undergraduate Entertainment Media Fee. 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. / Online at Twitch.tv / Free
The Body Project By: Wellness Education Centre The Body Project is a workshop that aims to promote positive body image, reduce body shaming, and encourage folks to accept themselves as they are. Please note, participants must be able to attend both sessions. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Register via uoguelph.campuslabs.ca / Free
SEPT 8 Scavenger Hunt with Wellness By: Wellness Education Centre For the chance to win one of 25 $10 gift cards to your choice of Starbucks or Tim Hortons, join the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre for a scavenger hunt! We will be sharing Q&A questions about some fun facts we'll be sharing throughout the week. Follow our Instagram for this giveaway and more @wellness_uog. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Online / Free
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START BIPOC 2021 By: Cultural Diversity Office Join us for a 3-day transition program for new BIPOC students. You'll have the opportunity to meet CDO staff and find out what resources, programs, services, and events are available to you through our office, connect with other new BIPOC students, and get answers to any questions you may have. Monday at 12 p.m. to Wednesday at 8 p.m. / Register via uoguelph. campuslabs.ca / Free
SEPT 29 SEPT 23 Livestock From The Bullring: Hannah Georgas By: CSA Events, Hillside Festival, and CFRU 93.3 FM Indie-pop-singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas crafts textured pop songs with lyrics about heartbreak and change, coupled with incredibly catchy hooks. In September of 2020, Hannah released her latest LP, “All That Emotion.” The album was the best received entry in her career to date. The event is supported by the Undergraduate Entertainment Media Fee. 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. / Online at Twitch.tv / Free
2021 Gryphons Read Event - Vivek Shraya’s The Subtweet By: Gryphons Read The 5th annual Gryphons Read common reading project encourages first-year students and other members of the university community to connect with each other and to enter into meaningful conversations by reading and discussing the same book. This year, that book is Vivek Shraya’s The Subtweet. On Sept. 29, Shraya will join the U of G community virtually to give a talk to students, faculty, staff, and the community. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Register on Eventbrite.ca / Free
