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APRIL 13
SPRING CRAFT FAIR
Lewisporte – On Saturday, April 13, from 10 am – 3 pm, the Kinsmen Center, Lewisporte, will be having an Easter/Spring Craft Fair. Many local vendors have come together to put off this spring craft fair for you all. Come on out and do some early Christmas shopping or spoil yourself a little.
APRIL 13
THANE DUNN’S ELVIS ROCK AND COUNTRY
On April 13th the Gander Joseph R Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre will be hosting Thane Dunn’s Elvis Rock and Country at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets visit www.thanedunn.ca. This tour has a special opening act, “The Rhinestone Cowgirl” with her incredible salute to the ‘Queens of Country Music.’ Dunn along with Reid Music LTD will also be helping out the SPCA's of Newfoundland with a draw that will take place across the tour with the proceeds going to each participating SPCA.
APRIL 15
Canadian Blood Services will be holding a mobile donor event at the Pentecostal Church, Grand Fall - Windsor on Monday, April 15, from 5 – 8 p.m. & Tuesday, April 16, from 12 - 3 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. There are 208 appointments to fill. Residents are asked to book appointments by downloading the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
APRIL 17
The Retired Teachers' Assn. of NL(Central Division) will hold its first meeting of the new year on Wed., April 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Quality Inn and Suites, Gander. For info. call 256-4617; 535-2569; 489-2929.
APRIL 17 & 18
The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Sector Pensioners Association will be hosting a series of province-wide public meetings to discuss issues impacting ageing persons. April 17: Springdale Inn & Suites, Springdale, 2pm; Mount Peyton Hotel, Grand Falls-Windsor 7pm. April 18: Brittany Inns, Lewisporte 2pm; Quality Hotel & Suites, Gander 7pm.
May 3 & 5
ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL
Grand Falls-Windsor – Support Exploits Valley High and this year’s musical “Rock Of Ages” High School Edition — 7 p.m. on May 3 and May 4, and 2:30 p.m. on May 5 — at the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts. Enjoy comedy, romance and, best of all, rock music from the ‘80s. Tickets are $25 adult and $20 senior and student. Tickets available online or at the centre box office.
MAY 3 & 4
Memorial United Church, Church Road, Grand Falls Windsor will be holding a JUMBLE SALE on Friday , May 3rd from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and again on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
MAY 4
THE VIEW SPRING BREAKFAST
Ladies on Saturday, May 4, from 8:30 - 11:30, the Windsor Pentecostal Church is hosting the VIEW Spring Breakfast at Windsor Pentecostal Complex. Enjoy a full-service breakfast catered by Al Milley, vendor's tables, a guest speaker and prizes. To purchase your ticket, call Vera @ 290-1936 or visit WPC office. Deadline is April 28.
MAY 10
Save the date!! The 34th Annual Calypso Foundation Auction is on May 10th! It will be held at the Kinsmen Centre in Lewisporte, NL. All proceeds will be going to the Calypso Living Skills Program which is non-government funded! Come support our cause and place your bids! There's something here for everyone!! If looking to donate to our Auction, Please contact 1-709-535-2604!
MAY 25
HEAD2TOE GIRL’S NIGHT OUT
Grand Falls-Windsor – On Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 5 pm – 10 pm, Head2toe will be hosting a Girl’s Night Out at the Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium, High Street, Grand Falls. Come out for a fun night with the ladies. Shopping, fashion shows, entertainment, demos and door prizes and CASH BAR (ID's will be checked). For Vendor and Sponsorship inquiries contact Cheryl Isenor at [email protected], or phone 902-818-4254. www.head2toewomenshow.com
MAY 26
GRAND OLD SHED PARTY SHOW
On Sunday, May 26, from 7:30 pm – 10 pm, the Grand Old Shed Party Show will be playing at 111 Hugh Lane, Twillingate (on the corner of Ragged Point Rd and Hugh Lane). It's a good old fashioned Newfoundland shed party and never the same show twice. Admission at the door. Please arrive early, as seating is limited.
EVERY WEEK
WEDNESDAY
Point Leamington – Story Time program at the Point Leamington Public Library for children aged 0-5, every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. To register your child, drop by or call 484-3541.
Botwood - Botwood Kinsmen Public Library Storytime Program takes place from until March 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children ages 0-5. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and interactive play. Drop by the library or call 257-2091 to register your child.
Grand Falls-Windsor – T.U.F.F (Together Uniting Families Forever) for Moms and Tots takes place Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. at Evangel Pentecostal Church. This program, for children aged 0-5 includes an activity and snack.
Botwood - Story time program at the Botwood Kinsmen Public Library for children aged 0-5, every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. To register your child, drop by or call the library at 257-2091.
Gander – Gander Public Library pre-school story time every Wednesday beginning at 2 p.m. for ages three to five.
Botwood - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Chase the Ace. Tickets are three for $5, and there’s a nightly 50/50 draw. Tickets sold 7-8:45 p.m. with the draw at 9 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor – Pre-school story time program for children aged 3-5 starts 10:30 a.m. at the Harmsworth Public Library. To register your child, drop by or call the library: 489-2303.
Grand Falls-Windsor - The Diabetes Education Clinic offers a drop-in service 1-4 p.m. Have your blood sugar, blood pressure and weight checked. Bring your diabetes-related questions to the nurse and dietitian. No appointment necessary.
Grand Falls-Windsor - The Exploits 50+ Club, Edwards Place, holds a public card game at 8 p.m. Admission is $4.
THURSDAY
Buchans – Preschool story time at the Buchans Public Library 2:30 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor - Grand Falls-Windsor Volunteer Fire Department T.V. Bingo every Thursday evening at 6:30 on Rogers Cable 9. Cards are can be picked up at a convenience store near you in Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishops Falls and Botwood. Support your local fire department.
Gander - The Gander Seniors 50+ Club Inc. regular card games every Thursday at 8 p.m. This is open to members as well as the general public. The Gander Seniors 50 plus club is discontinuing Thursday afternoon bingo until future notice.
Grand Falls-Windsor - If you’re looking for a great organization that helps both locally and internationally, consider the Rotary Club. Find a friendly Rotarian and ask them about joining. Meets every Thursday 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Mount Peyton Hotel.
Exploits Valley - The Central NFLD Antique Auto Club meets every third Thursday at 8 p.m. at Ibex Fuels on Hardy Avenue or the Creed Club in Botwood. For more info, contact Bruce Critch at 257-3360. Check out their website at www.cnaac.ca. Having an antique auto is not mandatory.
Grand Falls-Windsor - The Seniors Friendly 50-Plus Club at 50 Main St., Grand Falls-Windsor holds card games Thursday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m.
Exploits Valley - River Gold Fundraising is a community fundraiser in partnership with three local service organizations: Corduroy Brook Enhancement Association, Exploits Valley SPCA, and Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society. An event each week with the deadline for playing being closing time on Wednesdays at store locations. Draw is every Thursday at the Royal Bank in the Exploits Valley Mall at approximately 7:30 pm to http://rivergold.ca/rg/.
Gander - YQX Quilters' Guild meets the third Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., in the Art Gallery of the J.R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre. New members welcome.
Grand Falls-Windsor - We are inviting everyone to join and become a charter member of the newly formed Lions Club in GFW. Regular meeting starts at 7:30pm on Feb. 28 & every second Thursday thereafter. We meet at the Ibex Fuel building. Please follow the Lions Club of Grand Falls-Windsor Facebook page for updates. Go Lions!
FRIDAY
Gander – Bingo at Gander Elks Lodge #310. Doors open at 7 p.m. Games start 8:30 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor - Exploits Valley Community Coalition Car Seat Clinics held the last Friday of every month at the Family Resource Site (Family Moments) in Grand Falls-Windsor. Trained Child Restraint technicians will teach you how to install your car seat and instruct you on the proper safety installation recommendations of your child’s restraint system. Call 489-3296 to book an appointment.
Grand Falls-Windsor – Royal Canadian Legion Grand Falls Branch 12, Queen St., Grand Falls-Windsor - Chase the Ace is held every Friday from 6 - 8pm. There is also a nightly 50/50 draw. Tickets sold from 6-8pm and draw takes place shortly after sales.
SATURDAY
Gander - Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Every Saturday, 2 p.m. Bible Study; 3 p.m. Worship Service
Robert’s Arm – Youth Centre will now be open to GRADES 4-7 (only), every second Satuday, 5-7 pm, beginning March 2.
Gander – “CHASE THE ACE” every Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 with draw at 4:10. Gander Elks Lodge #310, 6 Caldwell St., Gander. Come out and support this great charity!
SUNDAY
Grand Falls-Windsor - Chase the Ace lottery is held at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall every Sunday from 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Gander – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Gander Care and Share Group (651-2001). Meets Sunday and Tuesday 8 p.m. and Friday 1:15 p.m. at Fraser Road United Church (side entrance). All meetings are closed except for the last Sunday of each month. This last Sunday is an open meeting meaning family and friends are welcome.
Gander - The Hooking Matters meet the first and third Sundays, 1:30-4 p.m., at the Arts and Culture Center. For info call 256-3578.
Gander - Regular Sunday meetings of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Gander Senior Citizens Center. For more information call 422-1437 or 683-7361.
Grand Falls-Windsor – ATLANTIC BOY CHOIR CHORAL CENTRE. Calling all Central boys who love to sing... ages 8-22! The Atlantic Boychoir is opening a new choral center in Grand Falls-Windsor. Weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons, starting March 3rd. For more information and how to audition, contact Aiden and Alana Hartery at [email protected].
MONDAY
Grand Falls-Windsor - The Exploits Valley 50+ Club, Edwards Place public bridge game takes place every second Monday at 1:30 p.m. Admission $4. Everyone welcome.
Exploits Valley - Exploits Disability Association help people with disabilities and other who cannot help themselves. Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month at the Corduroy Brook Enhancement building on 2 Conservation Place, Grand Falls-Windsor.
Gander - An invitation to join an enthusiastic group of ladies, learn new things, attend interesting talks and demonstrations, and have lots of fun. Gander Women’s Institute meet the first Monday of each month. For more info call 256-8577 or email [email protected].
Gander - Looking for fun and friendship? Come out to Fraser Road United Church Hall on Monday mornings, 10-11:30 a.m. Parents ‘n’ tots is a great time to meet other parents and make new friends.
TUESDAY
Gander – Chase the Ace 5-7 p.m. Draw takes place at 7:15 p.m. Gander Elks Lodge #310, 9 Caldwell Street.
Gander – Tiny Tots at the Gander Public Library takes place beginning at 2 p.m. every Tuesday. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, songs and sensory activities to help stimulate your child.
Exploits Valley - Central Cancer Survivors Choir practice 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at Memorial United Church in Grand Falls-Windsor. If you are a cancer survivor and enjoy singing, laughter, fellowship and the support of others who have had a diagnosis of cancer, please join us.
Grand Falls-Windsor - St. Vincent De Paul Shop at St. Joseph’s Parish open every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor – Toastmasters is an organization focused on professional and personal development. We work together to bring out the best in each of us. Meetings held every second and fourth Tuesday from September to May at the College of the North Atlantic in Grand Falls-Windsor. For information please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GFWToastmasters.
MISCELLANEOUS
ARTISTS’ WALL
Lewisporte - Lewisporte Memorial Public Library is displaying the photographic work of Celeste Keefe White on the Artists' Wall until April. Visit the library’s Facebook page for opening hours and drop in to see the work of this talented artist.
SNOW ANGELS
Grand Falls-Windsor - A community interest group that creates awareness about seniors and people with disabilities who can’t shovel their snow by encouraging people to nominate snow angels for draw prizes supported by businesses, community organizations, and individuals. @gfwsnowangel2018
HOMES HELPING HOMES
Grand Falls-Windsor - Homes Helping Homes is looking for donations of good, used furniture or household goods to be given to people in need in our community. Specifically need beds, cloths, towels, and bedding. Call 486-5353 to arrange pick up.
CANDIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION CLOTHESLINE®
Central – We want the clothes you don’t. Donate your reusable clothing and cloth items to the Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline®. Donate your reusable clothing and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop your bagged items in the red drop boxes located at: Home Hardware in Lewisporte; Home Hardware and Dominion in Gander; Robbie’s Wedges in Gambo; Home Hardware, Riverside Convenience in Grand Falls-Windsor. Call 1-800-505-5525 or visit declutter.diabetes.ca for more information.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Exploits Valley - Exploits Valley Community Coalition offers Family Resource Centre Programs, Healthy Baby Clubs, Car Seat Installation Support, Parenting Programs, Community Development initiatives and licensed preschool. Our mission: People Supporting People, Strengthening Communities Today, for Tomorrow. For more information contact 489-3296 or find us on Facebook @evccnl.
CRIME STOPPERS
Exploits Valley - The Exploits Valley Crime Stoppers Branch is looking for new members. They meet once a month for approximately an hour and participate in three to four fundraisers a year that would require minimal volunteer time. Please consider joining our team to help keep crime off our streets. Contact Loriann Leyte-Peddle at 489-2704.
DRUNK DRIVER ALERT
Gander - The Drunk Driver Alert Program encourages people to report known or suspected drunk drivers in time to avert needless injury or death. Anyone who suspects a driver may be impaired is asked to call the RCMP immediately at 256-6841, giving their location and a description of the suspect vehicle, including make, model, colour and license number, if possible, as well as the direction of travel and a description of the driver. The caller need not leave his or her name.
STATUS OF WOMEN
Gander - Gander Status of Women is located on 61 Elizabeth Drive is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop in or give us a call 1-866-442-4445 or 256-4395.
MADD
Gander – Gander and Area MADD, MADD Canada (Mothers against Drunk Driving) is a national charitable organization with chapters across the country, including one in Gander. MADD volunteers include not only mothers but fathers, friends, concerned citizens and young people who want to make a difference in the fight against impaired driving. Get involved by emailing Gander and Area MADD at [email protected]
BROADENING HORIZONS
Gander - Broadening Horizons is a non-profit organization offering programs to adults with intellectual disabilities in Gander that address life, work and social skills, educational training, recreation and leisure as well as providing the option of a group employment opportunity for its clients. For further information, contact Jami-Lee Williams at 256-3526.
MILITARY FAMILIES
Gander - Do you have a family member serving overseas with the military? Do you have questions or concerns? Maybe we could help. Please call Colleen Hiscock at the Gander Military Family Resource Centre for more information, at 1-800-557-1702 or 256-1703 ext. 1202.
EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Gander - Evangel Pentecostal Church, 59 Elizabeth Drive at the Youth Chapel. For more information contact [email protected] or call 427-9704 or 651-4999.
CHECK OUT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Buchans
Library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-5 p.m., 6-9p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. 12 noon, 1:30-3 p.m. (school only), 3-5 p.m. (public hours).
Baie Verte
Open Tuesday 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 noon and 1-5 p.m.; Thursday 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Springdale
Tuesday and Wednesday 1-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.; Thursday 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Saturday 1-5 p.m.
King’s Point
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m.
La Scie
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-12 a.m., 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday 1-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Grand Falls-Windsor
Monday and Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Bishop’s Falls
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m.
Botwood
Monday 10 a.m. –12 noon, 1:30–5 p.m.; Tuesday 1:30-5 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 1:30-5 p.m.; Thursday 1:30-5 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon, 1:30-4 p.m.
Point Leamington
Monday and Wednesday 1-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1-4 p.m.
Norris Arm
Tuesday 1-5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m.
Summerford
Tuesday 12-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 12-4:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Twillingate
Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5:30 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-5:30 p.m.
Robert's Arm
Tuesday 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday 1-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Change Islands
Tuesday 1-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Wednesday 1-5 p.m.; Thursday 1-5 p.m.
Lewisporte Memorial Public Library
Monday 1-5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m.; Wednesday 1:30- 5 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Fogo Island
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-5:30 p.m., 6 -7:45 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gander
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 1-4:45 p.m.
Glenwood
Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 noon, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday 2:30-5:30 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Carmanville
Monday 1-4:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 1-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 1- 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1-4:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, 1-4:30 p.m.
Centreville
Tuesday 12-4:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday 12-4:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Glovertown
Monday 1-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 1- 4:30 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 1-4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1-4:30.
Gambo
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.-2-5 p.m.; Thursday 1-5:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Greenspond
Monday 6-9 p.m.; Tuesday 3-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 noon; Thursday 6-9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-12 noon.
Hare Bay/Dover
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3-8:30 p.m.; Tuesday 1:30-7 p.m.
Lumsden
Monday 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 noon; Wednesday 2-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-12 noon.
Musgrave Harbour
Tuesday 12:30-4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 12:30-4:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m.; Thursday 12-5 p.m.
New-Wes-Valley
Monday 12:30-6 p.m.; Tuesday 2-4:30 p.m., 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 12:30-6 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-12 noon, 1-3:30 p.m.
Seal Cove
Tuesday and Thursday 2-5 p.m., 7-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday 2-5 p.m.
