In the community -
LEWISPORTE
June 5 - Annual sale of books, indoor and outdoor plants, and baked items will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library. Donations of books will be accepted at any time. Plants and baked goods should be brought to the library on June 4 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please support the library in this fund raising event.
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 June 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.
LOON BAY
Annual Public Meeting
June 2 - The Recreation Committee will hold their annual public meeting at the Recreation building at 7 p.m. All are 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.
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.
FOGO
Executive Meeting
June 17 - The Retired Teachers' Assn. of NL (Central division) will hold an executive meeting in the Anglican Parish Hall, Fogo, during the a.m. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a general information session for all retired teachers on Fogo Island. For information call 266-2570, 256-4617 or 535-2569.
GENERAL INTEREST
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.
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
Know the Signs
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and the leading cause of adult disability in Canada. There are over 900 strokes per year in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please learn the warning signs: Sudden weakness, vision problems, trouble speaking, headache or dizziness. If you or someone you know are having any of these signs, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Time is brain. For more information, contact (709) 753-8521 or www.heartandstroke.ca
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, e-mail info@asnl.ca or phone 489-4190. Guest speakers monthly. All are welcome!
NOTICE
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