In the community -
St. Paul's
April 17 - Please reserve for St. Paul's ACW Spring Tea and Sale at 2 p.m. Card game will take place at 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Beans/Bologna Supper
April 20 - The United Church Men will hold a beans/bologna supper in aid of the Janeway/other charity at St. Matthew's United Church auditorium. Takeouts from 4:30-5 p.m. Supper served from 5-6 p.m. Tickets available from members.
Calypso Foundation's 25th Annual Fantasy Auction
April 30 - The Calypso Foundation's 25th Annual Fantasy Auction will take place at the Kinsmen Centre. Viewing of items and wine tasting will start at 6 p.m. and the auction will start at 7 p.m. Door prize is two tickets anywhere Westjet flies. (Must be present to win). For more information call 535-2604 or 535-0933.
35th Anniversary Celebrations
May 15 - The Kinsmen and Kinette Club of Notre Dame are preparing to celebrate their 35th anniversary with a special evening event. They welcome any former members to join them in the celebration. If you were a member of the Kinsmen or Kinette Club of Notre Dame and would like to attend their 35th anniversary celebrations please contact Life Member Rex Coish at 535-2777.
Looking for Support
The South and Central Health Foundation is raising funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible bus for residents of North Haven Manor and Lakeside Homes. Our goal is $100,000. We are asking for your support to help make this project a success! To donate, or host a fundraiser in support of the wheelchair accessible bus project, please contact the foundation at 292-2393.
Lewisporte 7th Annual Relay For Life
The Lewisporte 7th Annual Relay For Life will be held on June 12, 2010 at the Lewisporte Recreation Complex from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. Any teams interested in registering can contact Melanie Tucker at 535-3080 or Penny Pardy at (709) 489-0315/1-866-545-9534. Any survivor who wishes to register or obtain more information on the Survivors Reception can contact Dawn Elliott at 261-2379. The general public is welcome and encouraged to come out and help pay tribute to the lives of loved ones who have struggled against this terrible disease and celebrate survivorship.
Carmanville, Fogo, Lewisporte and Twillingate
Checkpoints
Effective immediately and until April 30, 2010, the RCMP Detachments from Carmanville, Fogo, Lewisporte and Twillingate will continue to conduct checkpoints in their detachment areas as well as joint checkpoints. If you want to report an impaired driver call your nearest RCMP Detachment or call 1-800-709-RCMP. If possible provide the plate number and description of the vehicle and the identity of the driver.
CAMPBELLTON
Benefit Concert
April 17 - A benefit concert will be held in aid of Jessie Hopper in acquiring a prosthesis at the Campbellton Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Local entertainment. A free will offering will be collected. Everyone welcome!
LOON BAY AND AREA
Collecting Pop Tabs
We would like the people of Loon Bay to know we are collecting the tabs from pop cans for wheelchairs for children. All you have to do is save up the tabs and we will collect them in November. If you would like them collected before that please contact Marie Dove at 261- 2436 or any UCW member.
GANDER BAY AND AREA
Lifestyle Clinic
Central Health is sponsoring a Lifestyle clinic the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Public Health Nursing office located at the medical clinic in Victoria Cove. This clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for a blood pressure check, blood sugar check or to discuss issues such as exercise, healthy eating, stress management and sexuality. This service is free and available to anyone over the age of 16 years. Come over and bring a friend. For more information call the Public Health Nurse at 709-676-2155.
PORT ALBERT
Dinner Theatre
April 16 - The United Church Women in Port Albert will be hosting a dinner theatre at the Rec. Centre.
Call Doris at 241-3251, Shirley at 241-3341, Marjorie at 241-3161 or any UCW member to reserve your tickets. Meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a hot beef dinner and entertainment.
TWILLINGATE
Twillingate Public Library
We have lots of new books. Several non-fiction titles include Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert, Stones Into Schools by Greg Mortenson. Newfoundland non-fiction include You Better Watch Out: A Memoir by Greg Malone, Skipper: The Sea Yarns of Captain Matthew Mitchell by Frances Dickson. Along with these and other new non-fiction books there are many new adult, children's and young adult fiction books. Drop by and check them out.
SUMMERFORD
A Day for Women by Women
May 1 - A Day for Women by Women will be held at New World Island Academy, Summerford. This will be a fun and informative day for women who share an interest in good health and a passion for life to gather together. Topics of the day will include: heart health, menopause, healthy eating and more! Lunch will be provided. There will be Entertainment and Prizes! Registration is free! Please call 884-1370 for your registration form or pick up a form at Twillingate or New World Island Pharmacy! The deadline to register is April 12.
GENERAL INTEREST
Meeting
April 21 - The Retired Teachers Assn. of NL (Central Division) will hold its first regular meeting of 2010 at 11 a.m. at Hotel Gander. During the p.m. session Mr. Sid Woolfrey will speak on "Teaching in Cameroon". For info call 256-4617, 535-2569 or 489-2929.
General Meeting
May 25 - The Gander Status of Women Council will be holding their Annual General Meeting and election of board directors at 6 p.m. at the Gander Women Centre, 61 Elizabeth Drive, Gander. All members welcome. For further information call 256-4395 or e-mail Women.gander@nf.aibn.com
Young Folk at The Hall
Take a room full of singers, accordions, fiddles and guitars and what have you got? It's Young Folk at the Hall in Appleton and Glenwood from June 11-13 - that's what!! If you are between the ages of 8 -18 and like to play or sing Newfoundland traditional music this is for you. Free registration for the program is now taking place. Just call Fergus O'Byrne at 576-4759 or email fobyrne@nl.rogers.com
Workshop
Sept. 25 - Dyslexia: Signs, Symptoms and Solutions Workshop featuring Sally Shearman with the Ontario Branch of the International Dyslexia Association at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in St. John's. Registration forms are available at www.nlta.nl.ca . For more information contact Keith Adey by phone (709) 489-6481 or email: keithadey@nf.sympatico.ca
Gander Women's Center
If you are a woman in need of support or need a few questions answered the Gander Women's Center may be the place for you. The center is open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 256-4395 or toll free 1-866-442-4445. This may be the place to help you deal with your problems or concerns.
Literacy
Do you have difficulty reading? Are you looking for a tutoring service or a family learning program? Would you like more information on completing adult basic education or high school equivalency? Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador has information on local programs operating across the province. Review our program directory at www.literacynl.com or call 1-800-563-1111 for information on advancing learning for yourself and your family.
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