LEWISPORTE
Found
Found on Main Street in Lewisporte a fishing vest and other fishing gear. If you have lost items such as these please contact the Lewisporte RCMP.
Craft and Bake Sale
Oct. 23 - Please reserve for the annual Craft and Bake sale sponsored by the Lewisporte Women's Institute. Tables are available for rent by calling Mabel Taylor at 535-0122, June Hunt at 535-2558, Joan Jacobs at 535-6538, Lorna Young at 535-8242 or Venissa Fancy at 535-2381.
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.
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.
TWILLINGATE
Recreation Month
June 18 - Teen open mic night at 7:30 p.m. at the Orange Lodge.
Have a relaxing night in between exams. Open to grades 7-12. Acts by some of our very talented teens. Pop, water, and food will be sold.
June 20 - Family activity day and picnic from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Ballfield. Weather permitting or stadium otherwise. Fun activities for the whole family. Bring your picnic blanket and lunch for a fun active afternoon.
June 27 - Senior's tea - 2:30 p.m. at the Lion's Club. A Relaxing afternoon for seniors. Tea, coffee, and dessert provided. Live entertainment by some very talented young singers.
GENERAL INTEREST
34th Annual Monte Carlo Charity Fundraising Event
Call for Applications
The Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Class of 2013 is now accepting applications for proceeds from Monte Carlo night, our annual charity fundraising event. Last year, we raised $57,000, which was shared among seven deserving charities in Newfoundland and Labrador. If your charity would like to apply for a portion of the proceeds from this years Monte Carlo night, please send us an application outlining the following: description of charity (50 words or less), history of charity, services/programs offered, population served, demonstrated need, contact information and charity registration number. To be eligible to apply for proceeds from Monte Carlo night, you must be a registered charitable organization, and must not have received money from Monte Carlo in the past five years. Applicants should note that, due to the high volume of applications received, applications not in compliance with the above guidelines will not be considered. Applications should be postmarked no later than July 2, 2010. If you require further information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, at (709) 777-6690, or e-mail the Charity Selection Committee at charityselection@munmed.ca. Completed applications should be sent to: Monte Carlo Charity Selection Committee, Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Health Sciences Centre, St. John's, NL A1B 3V6.
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
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
In The Community listing is a regular feature in The Pilot newspaper and online. Events within The Pilot coverage area being held by not-for-profit groups/organizations can be advertised in this section at no charge (for up to three weeks). To add your listing email the information to adsales@pilotnl.ca, fax it to (709) 535-8640 or drop off at our office at 151 Main St., Lewisporte.


