Lewisporte
Pennies from Heaven
May 27 - The 617 Dambusters along with the Kinette Club of Notre Dame will be canvassing Pennies from Heaven starting at 6 p.m. in Lewisporte and surrounding areas. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Young Hunter Heritage Day
May 29 - Youth age 10-16 are encouraged to register for Young Hunter Heritage Day to take place at the Notre Dame Rod and Gun Club. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Open to male and female participants. Two separate sessions offered with one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Equipment and lunch are provided. Small registration fee. To register contact Mr. Wood at 535-2480 or Rev. Perry Cooper at 424-2530.
Lewisporte 7th Annual Relay For Life
June 12 - 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.
Looking for Support
The South and Central Health Foundation are 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.
CARMANVILLE, FOGO,
LEWISPORTE AND TWILLINGATE
Checkpoints
Effective immediately and until May 31, 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.
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.
LITTLE BURNT BAY
Information Session
June 5 - An information session will be held at the Town hall (upstairs) in Little Burnt Bay from 9 a.m. - 12 Noon to discuss the upcoming Waste Management Disposal and how it will affect you and your family. All are welcome.
GENERAL INTEREST
NL Association of Speech-Language
Pathologists and Audiologists
Worried that your child may have communication difficulties? Highly trained Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists can assess your child and treat problems early. For more information go to www.nlaslpa.ca.
Autism Society
The Autism Society of NL, South and Central Chapter will hold Parent 2 Parent Night the third Thursday monthly from 8 - 9:30 p.m. at 7 High Street, 2nd Floor Town Square Mall. For more information go to www.asnl.ca
Annual Banquet
June 9 - The Retired Teachers Assn. of NL (Central Division) will hold its 30th annual banquet and dance at Hotel Gander. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music by Martin Coady. For information call 256-4617/535-2569 or 489-5243.
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 http://www.nlta.nl.ca/. For more information contact Keith Adey by phone (709) 489-6481 or email: keithadey@nf.sympatico.ca
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.
Literacy Network
Become a member of our province's literacy network! Literacy NL is a coalition of individuals and community based organizations committed to the advancement of literacy and lifelong learning. Membership is free and open to any individual interested and/or involved in effective community-based approaches to literacy. To become a member, call 1-800-563-1111. For more information on Literacy NL, go to www.literacynl.com
NOTICE
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Cst. Shaun Coady, Barb Grimes, Cst. Tonia Antonissen and Cst. Ian Kaulback in front of the RCMP building in Twillingate on May 14. The RCMP is celebrating 60 years in Newfoundland and Labrador and to commemorate this occasion RCMP in Twillingate held an open house for the community. It was a fine opportunity for anyone to meet the staff, take a tour of the building and ask any questions.
Celebrating
60 years of the RCMP
Danielle Anstey, Anna Hull, Jagger Sharpe, Benjamen Hull and Natalie Hawkins dropped by for a lunch and a tour of the building.
Cst. Ian Kaulback showed some children the lockup in the back of the station.
Guess who showed up for a visit and a bite to eat. Retired Islands' correspondent Howard Butt is making news on the other side of the camera nowadays. Jennifer Randell photos
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