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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Annual Dinner & Auction: Presented by the Salmonid Association of Eastern NL, $75, Holiday-180 Portugal Cove Rd 722-9300 (Sat May 12 at 6pm)
Biodiversity Day: The Ocean Sciences Centre will visit the MUN Botanical Garden and offer a program called “Come & Explore the Ocean Creatures”, featuring a touch tank of marine creatures, free, 306 Mount Scio Rd (Tue May 22)
Bishop Feild Legacy Gala Fundraiser: Featuring live and silent auctions, music by Duane Andrews, Sherry Ryan, Jerry Stamp, Mark Bragg & The B-Street Band, and food prepared by Todd Perrin of Top Chef Canada fame, $30, Bishop Feild Auditorium-46 Bond St (Sat May 26 at 7pm)
Brains, Beer & The Bard (Shakespeare by the Sea benefit) Trivia competition hosted by Geoff Inder, $10, Brimstone Public House-17 George St (Wed May 16 at 8pm)
Charity Barbeque: Proceeds go to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada, M & M Meat Shops: 279 Portugal Cove Rd & 470 Topsail Rd 579-3700 (Sat May 12 from 10am to 4pm)
Daffodil Place Dream Show: Featuring a 3-course meal, a silent auction, and live music by The Navigators and YYT, $50, Holiday Inn-180 Portugal Cove Rd (Sat May 26 at 6:30pm)
Diversity Workshop: Helen Kennedy and Susan Rose from Egale Canada will discuss the findings of Every Class in Every School, a national survey on homophobia in schools, and tips for making the environment safe & inclusive, free, MUN-School of Social Work Chapel (Tue May 1 from 12pm to 1:30pm)
Flipper Dinner: Topsail United Church Men’s Club’s annual flipper dinner, with takeouts available, $20, 2426 Topsail Rd 834-4567 (Mon May 21 at 6:30pm)
Food Safety Network Teleconference: Hazen Scarth (Dept of Nat. Resources) outlines the status of the agricultural industry in NL and discusses changes like farm population/aging, & food consumption. Free, register by calling 237-4026 (Tue May 8 from 12pm to 1pm)
Free Comic Book Day: Swing by an independent comic book store to snag free comic books on this annual celebration of stories in pen & ink. Participants are Timemasters-33 Kenmount Rd & Downtown Comics-141 Duckworth St (Sat May 5)
Handmade Craft Market: Featuring jewelry, pet treats/items, woodworking, knitted goods, and more by NL crafters, $2, Hotel Mount Pearl-7 Park Ave (Sat May 12 & Sat May 26 from 10am to 4pm)
Handmade Market (Sin City Crafters) A showcase of new arts & crafts including fashion, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more, free, Rocket Room-272 Water St (Sat May 5 from 10am to 5pm)
Heavenly Creatures Spring Sale: Flea Market of new and used items including arts, crafts, plants, and baked goods, in support of the vet bills and supplies for the animals in HC’s care, St. Teresa’s Parish Hall-120 Mundy Pond Rd (Sat May 5 from 10am to 4pm)
International Day of the Midwife: Current and future midwives, parents and grandparents, those working with mothers and babies, and those interested in midwifery are welcome to attend public meeting regarding regulation in NL, Health Sciences Centre Auditorium (Wed May 2 at 7:30pm)
Lobster & Steak Gala Meal: Featuring a full steak & lobster dinner, with a silent auction and musical entertainment by Showcase, $30/$45, Topsail United Church-2426 Topsail Rd 834-4567 (Sat May 12 at 7pm)
Monthly Mass in French: At Marian Chapel-Basilica (Sun May 19 at 1pm)
Mothers’ Day Craft Market: Handmade jewelry, fashions, accessories, visual art, children’s wear, home & garden decor, and more, $2, Hotel Mount Pearl-7 Park Ave 745-4516 (Sat May 5 from 10am to 4pm)
NDP Leader’s Levee: Join Lorraine Michael and federal leader Tom Mulcair for an auction, raffle, dinner, and entertainment by Jenny Gear & Bill Brennan, $150, Battery Hotel-100 Signal Hill Rd 739-6387 (Sat May 12 from 6:30pm)
Occupy May Day (OccupyNL) Music and entertainment from local artists and performers, a potluck picnic, discussion forums, and potentially a downtown march, Harbourside Park (Tue May 1 from 12pm to 10pm)
Penny Fundraiser: Pile your pennies on the floor of the gallery, to recreate one of Canada’s most iconic works of contemporary art – Gerald Ferguson’s 1,000,000 Pennies – and to raise money for gallery programming, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr (Starts Sat May 5)
PubStumpers Trivia League: Teams of 3 to 6 people will play for weekly prizes, Station Lounge-7 Hutchings St 722-8576 (Thu May 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 9pm)
Scotch on the Rock (Shakespeare by the Sea fundraiser) Celebrate Scottish culture with delicacies like haggis and the country’s world-famous whiskey, $65, Newman Wine Vaults-436 Water St 722-7287 (Fri May 4 from 8pm until 11pm)
Walk for Memories: The Alzheimer Society’s fundraiser for supporting the thousands of families in NL who live with the disease, Kenny’s Pond 1-877-776-0608 (Sun May 27 at 2pm)
Walks So Kids Can Talk: Canada’s largest walk to support child and youth mental health and well-being, The Bungalow-Bowring Park 237-1474 (Sun May 6 from 12pm to 4pm)
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LECTURES & FORUMS
Card Making Workshop: Kay Smith will help you create beautiful cards and other paper-making projects like scrapbook pages, AC Hunter Public Library-Arts & Culture Centre 737-3950 (Thu May 31 at 7pm)
Ceramic Artist Presentation: Debra Kuzyk and Ray Mackie will discuss the development of a successful craft business, free, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St (Sat May 12 at 4:30pm)
Gardening Workshop: A discussion of gardening techniques and recommendations for the NL growing region led Sarah Burchell & Blake Cryderman, $5 suggested donation, Sobeys Community Room-8 Merrymeeting Rd (Sun May 6 at 2pm)
International Compost Awareness Week: Celebrate composting with free lunchtime workshops, displays, demonstrations, family activities, and lots of composting information, MUN Botanical Garden-306 Mt Scio Rd (Sun May 6 to Sat May 12)
Open Collagraph Day: Learn about a printing process that uses textures and lines on a piece of matboard. Samples of prints and plates will be on display, free, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr (Sat May 5 from 12pm to 4pm)
Positive Thinking Workshop: Joel Sweeney of Professionally Speaking leads a workshop on the power that positive thinking can have in a person’s life, free but must register, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre 737-3950 (Wed May 9 at 7pm)
Soil Safety Workshop (St John’s Safer Soil & Lead NL) “Designing Lead Safe Yards & Lead Safe Vegetable Gardens.” You are encouraged to bring a scale drawing of your area. Free, location tba, call 738-7542 for details (Sat May 12 from 10am to 1pm)
Wheat Pasting Workshop (National Youth Arts Week) Hosted by Kyle Bustin, free, space is limited, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Thu May 3)
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KIDS & TEENS
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Children’s Book Week: Author Joan Marie Galat will be touring Newfoundland in celebration of the national children’s literacy week (Tue May 8 at AC Hunter Public Library-Arts & Culture Centre; Wed May 9 at Mount Pearl Public Library-65 Olympic Dr)
Letters & Art: In celebration of the Arts & Letters Competition, create with words, paint, paper, and poems in this family program, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Sun May 6 from 2pm to 4pm)
Mother’s Day Scrapbooking: Create a special scrapbook page all about mom. It could be the beginning of a family heritage book that tells your family’s story. Bring along a photo to include, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Sun May 13 from 2pm to 4pm)
Newfoundland Talent Youth Summer Showcase: NL’s first cabaret performance series for kids and teens. Singers, songwriters, musicians, stand-up comics, spoken word artists, dancers, and other performers are invited to showcase their skills in a professional venue, Uptown-193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Sun May 27)
Open Mic for Young Musicians: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
The 3Rs in Nature: Discover how nature recycles everything, from caddisflies borrowing from plants to make their homes, to worms turning old plants into soil, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays & Sundays at 1:30pm)
Signs of Spring: Spring has arrived at the Garden. Families are invited to participate in a variety of activities to celebrate its arrival, MUN Botanical Garden-306 Mount Scio Rd (Sun May 27 from 10am to 4pm)
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KIDS & TEENS
Children’s Book Week: Author Joan Marie Galat will be touring Newfoundland in celebration of the national children’s literacy week (Tue May 8 at AC Hunter Public Library-Arts & Culture Centre; Wed May 9 at Mount Pearl Public Library-65 Olympic Dr)
Letters & Art: In celebration of the Arts & Letters Competition, create with words, paint, paper, and poems in this family program, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Sun May 6 from 2pm to 4pm)
Mother’s Day Scrapbooking: Create a special scrapbook page all about mom. It could be the beginning of a family heritage book that tells your family’s story. Bring along a photo to include, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Sun May 13 from 2pm to 4pm)
Newfoundland Talent Youth Summer Showcase: NL’s first cabaret performance series for kids and teens. Singers, songwriters, musicians, stand-up comics, spoken word artists, dancers, and other performers are invited to showcase their skills in a professional venue, Uptown-193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Sun May 27)
Open Mic for Young Musicians: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
The 3Rs in Nature: Discover how nature recycles everything, from caddisflies borrowing from plants to make their homes, to worms turning old plants into soil, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays & Sundays at 1:30pm)
Signs of Spring: Spring has arrived at the Garden. Families are invited to participate in a variety of activities to celebrate its arrival, MUN Botanical Garden-306 Mount Scio Rd (Sun May 27 from 10am to 4pm)
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MEETING & CLASSES
Clubs, Groups, Free Classes & Workshops
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Support group for survivors only, 10 Pearl Pl 746-9627 (First & third Monday of month from 7pm-8:30pm)
Alzheimer Family Support: Group meeting for family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease, 685 Water St 576-0608 (Third Thursday of month at 7pm)
Avalon Wesleyan Church: Meet in a casual atmosphere with coffee & contemporary music, free, Rabbittown Theatre-106 Freshwater Rd 576-6937 (Sundays at 10am)
Breastfeeding Support Group: Pregnant women, nursing moms & babies welcome for a discussion on the advantages of breastfeeding to mother and baby, Sobeys Community Room-272 Torbay Rd 782-5379 (Mon May 14 at 7pm)
Business Webinars (NLOWE) Online seminars for women interested in learning more about opportunities in the business sector, free but must register www.nlowe.org (Tue May 1, Thu May 3 & Tue May 15 at 9am)
Capital Toastmasters: Improve self-confidence and overall leadership abilities for career and life, free, MUN Inco Centre-2014 687-1031
Caregiver Conversations: Support group for unpaid caregivers 726-2370 (Every third Monday)
CHANNAL: Peer support meetings for people with mental illness, 284 LeMarchant Rd 753-7710
Chronic Pain Support Group (NL Long Term Pain Assoc) Support meetings with the theme “Helping Make Pain More Bearable”, Seniors Retirement Club-10 Bennett Ave 747-0744 (Third Friday of the month)
Coastal Sounds: Non-auditioned community choir is seeking new members. No experience necessary, Admiral’s Coast Retirement Centre-Upper Gullies (Wednesdays at 7:30pm)
Conversation Cafe: Group setting for refugees and immigrants learning English. Chat, grab a coffee, and participate in discussion and activities, Centre for Social Justice-204 Water St 754-4122 (Saturdays at 9:30am)
Free Singing Lessons: The Anchorman Chorus has openings for additional male singers and participates in many local signing events. Call 834-0666 (Mondays from 7pm to 10pm)
Green Drinks: A welcoming happy hour for anyone interested in sustainability and the environment, free, Bridie Molloy’s-5 George St GreenStJohns.blogspot.com (Last Wednesday of the month at 6pm)
Healthy Baby Club: Free support group for pregnant youth with Daybreak Community Programs. Nutritional supplement certificates provided. Call 726-8373 (Tuesdays at 4:30pm & Thursdays at 1pm)
Heritage Crafters (Seniors Resource Centre) Work on an individual or group projects and socialize over a cup of tea. Materials provided. Completed work is donated for fundraising, Sobeys Howley Estates Community Rm 737-2333 (Wednesdays from 10am-12pm)
Income Support Help: Decide which program to apply to, search policy or prepare appeals, free, Community Sector Council 753-9860
Juggling Club: Free instruction and skill sharing for all levels and ages, contact Aaron McKim for details, 685-6673 (Saturdays at 2pm)
Le Café Français: Weekly meetings for Francophones and francophiles to share their love for French. Look for the small French-Quebecois flag on the table, free, Atlantic Place-215 Water St (Sundays at 3pm) (ENDS MAY 24)
Long Pond Cleanup: We will pick up as much litter as we can (bags provided). Meet at the Fluvarium parking lot at 10am (Sat May 5)
May Day Craft Weekend: Live craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, taste tests, and opportunities to browse one-of-a-kind creations at various locations around town, visit www.craftcouncil.nl.ca for full details and a downloadable passport (Sat May 5 & Sun May 6 from 10am to 5pm)
Nar-Anon Family Group: Weekly meetings for those who know the feeling of desperation due to the addiction problem of someone close to them, 726-6191
Newfoundland Horticultural Society: Monthly meet up, St. David’s Presbyterian Church Hall-98 Elizabeth Ave 722-3952 (First Tuesday of month at 8pm)
Open Studio/Tax-Free Day (Running The Goat Press) Stop by to see type set by hand, or to pull a proof on the 1830s iron handpress, free, 8 Mullock St (Sat May 5 from 10am to 5pm)
Open Studio Sessions: Lantern Builders Union alumni and experienced lantern builders are invited to create gigantic installation pieces and contribute to building bee projects for the Lantern Festival, Victoria Park Poolhouse (Sundays from 2pm to 5pm)
Overeaters Anonymous: Free help available, no strings attached. Weekly meetings in the metro area, 738-1742
Seniors Bridging Cultures (Seniors Resource Centre) Cook, share recipes and take part in activities that remind us of our origins and help us understand other cultures, St. John’s & Mt Pearl 737-2333 (Thursdays from 2pm-4pm)
St John’s City Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca (posted Friday afternoon), Public welcome, City Hall-Council Chambers, 4th fl (Mondays at 4:30pm)
Tenacious String Orchestra: Amateur community orchestra welcomes new members motivated by the pure enjoyment of playing together alison@nf.sympatico.ca
The Pottle Centre: A social & recreation centre for consumers of mental health services, 323 Hamilton Ave 753-2143
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
Terra Nova Sea Cadets: A national program for young people offering activities emphasizing teamwork, leadership and citizenship, free, HMCS Cabot-220 Southside Rd 570-4630 (Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
Try It Day: An opportunity for breast cancer survivors to try out dragon boating and possibly join the Avalon Dragons Survivor Team, Paradise Recreation Centre-68 McNamara Dr (Sun May 27 at 2pm)
Walk on Water: A brisk walk in all weather with enthusiasts who never tire of finding the nooks and crannies of downtown, free, meet at Fat Nanny’s-245 Duckworth St (Saturdays at 10am)
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