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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Charlie Horwood Memorial Pink Lady Slipper Orchid Walk: A 70-90 minute field trip on Mount Scio to view the blooming lady slipper orchids, in memory of natural historian Charlie Horwood, MUN Vivarium-306 Mount Scio Rd 895-2056 (Sat Jun 15 at 10:30am)
Discovery Day Regatta: Weather-dependent, Quidi Vidi Lake 576-8058 (Sat Jun 22 from 8am to 1pm)
Fresh Fish 7: One-day craft market of emerging craftspeople, Quidi Vidi Village Plantation (Sat Jun 22 from 10am to 4pm)
Heavenly Creatures Walk-A-Thon: Walk and family fun day to raise money for HC’s charitable activities, Bob Whelan Field-Bowring Park 739-0077 (Sat Jun 8; registration at 1pm, walk at 2pm)
Kirk Fleamarket: $1 admission, St. Andrew’s Church-76 Queen’s Rd 726-5385 (Sat Jun 1 from 10am to 12:30pm)
Lights Up at Dusk: Fundraising gala for Wonderbolt Circus’s charity activities. Featuring Kelly-Ann Evans, Cirque Du Soleil aerialist Meghan Wegg, Mirko Trierenburg, magician Michael Conway, and Beni Malone, with musical entertainment by Ouroboros, $100, Dusk Ultra Lounge-George St 722-1344 (Thu Jun 6 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm)
Lobster Supper: A feast of fresh lobster, potato salad, slaw, green salad, dessert and wine, $48, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church-76 Queen’s Rd 726-5385 (Tue Jun 11 at 7pm)
Lobster Supper: Featuring three salads, a roll, dessert, tea/coffee, and wine, $30, Wesley United Church-101 Patrick St 579-3682 (Thu Jun 13 at 6pm)
Manufactured Right Here: Exhibition of locally manufactured goods, free, ReMax Centre-135 Mayor Ave (Sat Jun 1)
Pink Days In Bloom (Canadian Breast Cancer fundraiser) Featuring fun, food, flowers and friendship (Sat Jun 8 at Lester’s Farm-Brookfield Rd / Sat Jun 29 at RONA-Stavanger Dr / Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jun 30 at Murray’s Garden Centre-Portugal Cove Rd)
Primp My Nest (Eastern Edge Gallery fundraiser) Gala-art-party-silent-live-auction involving decorated and deconstructed birdhouses, 72 Harbour Dr (Sun Jun 9 from 8pm to 11pm)
Seniors’ Day (MUN Botanical Garden) Complimentary refreshments, transportation and nature hikes, 306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Thu Jun 13 from 10am to 3pm)
Some Good Market Goes To Town: 55 food and craft vendors from across NL, $1, Canonwood Hall-8 Military Rd (Sat Jun 15 from 10am to 4pm)
Spring Plant Sale (MUN Botanical Garden) Proceeds support the Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Sat Jun 1 at 10am)
Spring Plant Sale: Featuring a large selection of mature perennials, Topsail United Church-2426 Topsail Rd (Fri Jun 7 from 7pm to 8pm)
VOWR Dance & Fundraiser: $10, Knights of Columbus Hall-St Clare Ave (Fri Jun 28 at 8:30pm)
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LECTURES & FORUMS
Artist Talk: Amanda Power talks about her work in the Shadows exhibition, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Sat Jun 22 at 2pm)
Lunch at the Hall: Lori Heath, of Common Ground Community Development Corp gives a talk titled “Can Community Currency Save the World?”, free, Second Space/LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (Wed Jun 12 at 1pm)
Research Talks: Dr Arya Sharma presents a lecture titled “Stop Being a Yo-Yo” about the ups and downs of weight-loss, $25, SJ Carew Building-MUN (Tue Jun 4 at 7pm)
TEDxStJohn’s: Independently organized TED event featuring CEO Cathy Bennett; Ryan Murphy, director of RADHOC; Dr Andrew Furey, founder of Broken Earth Foundation; broadcast executive Jesse Stirling, $45, Sheraton-115 Cavendish Sq (Fri Jun 14 at 7pm)
Wishes Fulfilled (I Am Genie Foundation) Speaking event featuring Wayne Dyer, teaching the art of manifestation, $49-$199, Holy Heart Theatre 579-4424 (Tue Jun 25 at 7pm)
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MEETINGS & CLASSES
Clubs, Groups, Free Classes & Workshops
Adult Book Club: This month’s novel is “Three Junes” by Julia Glass, free (AC Hunter Library on Wed Jun 5 & Marjorie Mews Library on Thu Jun 13 at 7pm)
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Support group for survivors only, Marguerite’s Pl – Cashin Ave 746-9627 (Mon Jun 3 & Jun 17 at 7pm)
Alzheimer Family Support: Group meeting for family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease, 685 Water St 576-0608 (Thu Jun 20 at 7pm)
Astral-Knots: Hand craft group invites participants of all skill levels, free, Orbit Rm-Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Tuesdays at 7pm)
Break Down Comic Jam: Gathering of cartooning enthusiasts, led by Wallace Ryan, free, Anna Templeton Centre-278 Duckworth St (Fri Jun 7 at 7pm)
Chronic Pain Support Group: Support meetings with the theme “Helping Make Pain More Bearable”, Seniors Retirement Club-10 Bennett Ave 747-0744 (Fri Jun 21 at 1:30pm)
Citizenship Test Preparation Workshop (Assoc for New Canadians) Workshop, practice test and study resources, free, 10 Smithville Crescent 722-0921 (Thu Jun 13 at 6pm)
Dance NL AGM: Elect new board members, discuss of last year’s events and plan for the upcoming year. Social and performances to follow, free, LSPU Hall (Mon Jun 10 at 7pm)
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Rm-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
ILRC AGM: Get involved with Independent Living Resource Centre, Bethesda Pentecostal Church-10 Escasoni Pl 722-4031 (Thu Jun 13 at 7pm)
Knit Wits: Bring your knitting or crochet to share a cup of tea and get some help with tough projects, free, Anna Templeton Centre-278 Duckworth St (Sun Jun 30 at 7pm)
CHANNAL: Peer support and social activities for people with mental illness, 284 LeMarchant Rd 753-7710
Lantern Builders’ Union Local 709: Special workshop time for the construction of large lanterns and other Lantern Fest special projects, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Sundays from 2pm to 5pm)
Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm)
Mall Walkers Club (Seniors Resource Centre) Walk followed by refreshments and guest speaker. Transportation available, 737-2333 (Thu Jun 28)
Moderate Hike (East Coast Traill Assoc) Volunteer-led 10.2km hike of Cobbler Path, Meet at Dorans Lane-Outer Cove 738-0358 (Sun Jun 9 at 9:30am)
Moderate Hike (East Coast Traill Assoc) Volunteer-led 7.3km hike of Biscan Cove Path, Meet at Water Witch Trail parking lot-Pouch Cove 690-3431(Sun Jun 23 at 9:30am)
Nar-Anon Family Group: Weekly meetings for those affected by the addiction problem of someone close to them, 726-6191
Nickel Screenplay Series: Workshop your sreenplay with a director and professional cast rehearsal. Staged public reading to follow, free, LSPU Hall (Fri Jun 21)
Overeaters Anonymous: Free help available with no strings attached. Weekly meetings in metro area, 738-1742
PFLAG Monthly Meeting: Support group for LGBT people, free, MUN-UC 2011 (Thu Jun 20 at 7pm)
Plastic Bag Clean Up: Spring cleanup of the Sugarloaf Path by Robin Hood Bay, gloves recommended, must register, Sugarloaf Path-East Coast Trail 576-4510 (Sat Jun 8 at 9am)
Printshop Open House: Printmaker Jack Botsford will demonstrate relief printmaking techniques, everyone welcome, free, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Sat Jun 1 from 12pm to 5pm)
Rock ‘n Roll’em Game Day: Celebration of RPGs with giveaways and Catan tournament, free but must register, West Side Charlie’s-Kenmount sjtabletop@gmail.com (Wed Jun 15 at 2pm)
Spring Clean Up (Georgestown Neighbourhood Assoc) Bring gloves and meet at the Hayward basketball courts. Refreshments, prizes, and garbage bags provided (Sat Jun 9 from 10pm to 12pm)
St John’s Aboriginal Women’s Group: Monthly meeting of the newly formed group, free, Status of Women Centre-170 Cashin Ave (Tue Jun 11)
St John’s City Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca (posted Friday afternoon), Public welcome, City Hall-Council Chambers (Mondays at 4:30pm)
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, Boardroom-MUN School of Social Work 726-4223 (Tue Jun 4 / Mon Jun 17)
The Pottle Centre: Free rec centre and programs for consumers of mental health services, 323 Hamilton Ave 753-2143
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s includes free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-up, 570-0350 (Ends Jun 15)
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
Walking With Our Sisters: An evening of moccasin top stitching to support the missing and murdered Indigenous women of Canada, free, Anna Templeton Centre-278 Duckworth St (Thu Jun 6 at 7pm)
Walk on Water: Walk in all weather with enthusiasts who never tire of finding downtown nooks and crannies, free, Fat Nanny’s-245 Duckworth St (Saturdays at 10am)
Wills & Estate Planning Workshop: Kellie Cullihall shows you how to get started on drafting wills and estate plans, free but must register, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre 737-3950 (Thu Jun 13 at 6:30)
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KIDS & TEENS
After School Club: Stories, game, and craft based on the theme “Get Ready for Summer” for children grades 1+, free but must register, Marjorie Mews Library-12 Highland Dr 737-3020 (Fri Jun 14 at 3:30pm)
Children’s Craft Day: Kids and parents are welcome for a fun-filled afternoon of crafts; all materials supplied, free, Anna Templeton Centre-278 Duckworth St (Sun Jun 9 at 2pm)
Children’s Read-Along: Songs and stories with Debbie Hanlon, author of the “Gus and Isaac” series, free, Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Sundays at 10am)
Musical Fun: Join kindermusic teacher Robyn for an afternoon of melody, rhythm and fun, for kids 0 to 5, free but must register, Marjorie Mews Library-12 Highland Dr 737-3020 (Wed Jun 5 at 2:30pm)
Salmon The Leaper: Discover the life cycle, hear a story of the Salmon People, and play a game about the journey to the ocean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm; Ends Jun 23)
Summer Reading Club Launch: This year’s theme is Explore Far and Near, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre (Fri Jun 21 from 10am to 11:30am)
World Oceans Day Family Event: Family event featuring touch tanks, face painting, games, info booths, and entertainment, free, Marine Institute-Ridge Rd (Sat Jun 8 from 10:30am to 2pm)
Tots Program: Big fun for little people, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tuesdays at 10:30am)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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