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activity there is, so the spinoffs are pretty significant." Continued from page 3 Another person applauding the move is Mark Bingeman, the other coâ€"chair of the new tourism group, and the general manager of Bingemans in Kitchener. He thought the area‘s approach to tourism had been fragmented for a long time, and this allows people to better understand what the area has to offer. They can camp at his recreâ€" ation park, do day trips into St. Jacobs and perhaps catch a show at the Centre in the Square or one of the other theâ€" atres in town. "This is a milestone for the organization and a positive one," said Bingeman, of the Hospice of Waterloo Region is dedicated to providing comâ€" fort, care and support to people affected by a lifeâ€"threatening illâ€" ness. Hospice is looking for volâ€" unteers for a variety of volunâ€" teer opportunities including client support workers, volunâ€" teer drivers and committee volâ€" unteers. Client support volunâ€" teers and volunteer drivers are required to attend its 33â€"hour hospice training program beginning Oct. 2. Region‘s tourism initiative about more than branding area Volunteers needed to mentor, prepare food For details contact Colleen at . L a j heo e leets s TY Gle®® U sissorus 31 Manitou Dr. Unit 485 Kitchener new joint public/private partâ€" nership. "We‘ll now have a conâ€" stant and consistent commitâ€" ment to the tourism initiatives that we‘re hoping to get off the ground. "Our planning has been about getting the infrastructure of things done in 2007 so we can be marketing in 2008, and we‘re certainly on track to do that." 519â€"894â€"8350 _ or _ email colleen@hospicewaterlo0.ca. Big Brothers Big Sisters needs inâ€"school mentors for fall 2007. Inâ€"school mentoring matches an adult volunteer with a child in a school environâ€" ment during school hours. Building a new, positive friendâ€" ship strengthens a child‘s selfâ€" esteem and school performâ€" ance. All it takes is one hour a week. . "It‘s more than just a logo. We‘re looking for a marketing personality ..." Contact them at 519â€"579 5150, ext. 208, visit www.bbb Cudahy said when it comes â€" Susan Cudahy Tourism manager to marketing the area, it won‘t simply be about branding the area or trying to come up with a catchy slogan. Instead it will try to play up the unique aspects of Waterloo Region, where you can see a horse and buggy ridâ€" ing through the Research and Technology Park at the Univerâ€" sity of Waterloo. That‘s something that you can‘t see in other areas of the province, and is something that could draw more visitors to the area. "It‘s more than just a logo," said Cudahy. "We‘re lo%ing for that marketing personafity and profile we can use. "What‘s that esoteric feel that we want to take to the world and say this is the perâ€" sonality of the Region of Waterâ€" lo0." skw.org or email alainah@bbbâ€" skw.org. â€" Nutrition for Learning is seeking volunteers to join one of its 50 nutrition programs in Waterloo Region. Tasks include meal preparation, attendance and promoting healthy food choices with children. Training is available. Time commitment is one or more hours per week. For details contact Brian at 519â€"579â€"5745, email volunteerâ€" manager@on.aibn.com or visit www.nutritionforlearning.ca. Herrle‘s Country Farm Market in St. Agatha celebrated its award as Ontario‘s Farm Marketer of the Year with a special family event recently. Children enjoyed playing on the toy train or running wild in the corn maze. There was also a fundraiser barâ€" becue with proceeds given to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. King Street Theatre Centre, home of Theatre & Company, is the professional theatre facility located in the heart of downtown Kitchener is looking to fill the following positions: Patron Services Manager The Patron Service Manager serves as the primary staff member responsiâ€" ble for the smooth operation of all services related to subscribers, members and patrons. Patron services includes the following primary areas of responsibilities front of house management including staffing for all events at the KSTC including Theatre & Company productions and box office services including subscription and ticket sales. Other duties include Inforâ€" mation Technology and administration coordination. You must a working knowledge of customer service, working with volunâ€" teers, sales, group sales, working with seniors and youths. You need to be a selfâ€"motivator who is detail oriented and have a great sense of humor. The ideal candidate will have Theatre Manager and Mac experience. You must be wiling to work weekends and production hours. Application deadline is 5:00PM Friday August 31, 2007. Front of House staff (Partâ€"time) With the new season coming up we are looking to increase our pool of partâ€" time staff to work the following positions: â€" Sales Associates â€" House Mangers Must be able to work weekends and evenings. This is a Mac environment, will train. Please forward resume and cover letter via email to: General Manager, King Street Theatre Centre, humanâ€"resources@theatreandcompany.org NO PHONE CALLS. Due to the volume of resumes received, only qualiâ€" fied candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. company WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, August 29, 2007 * 7 King Street Theatre Centre 36 King Street West Kitchener mM MuRPHY PHOTO