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LEWISPORTE

Lewisporte Memorial Public Library

- The Summer Reading Program is for ages preschool - 15. This year's theme is Destination Jungle. Registration will continue at the library throughout the summer. There will be weekly prizes and a chance to win a Dell Netbook filled with 144 e-books.

- The library hours are Tuesday 10-2 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m., Wednesday 1:30-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday 1:30-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday 10-12 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m., Saturday 12-4 p.m. We are closed Sunday and Monday.

Found

- Found at the Lion's Club parking lot on May 29 a carry pouch with game cards.

If you have lost items such as these please contact the Lewisporte RCMP.

Notre Dame Skating Club Registration

There will be an open registration for junior, stage 5/6 and senior skaters until July 31. Please contact Kim at 535-0097 or Debbie at 535-0317 to arrange a time or for more information. Skating for these groups begins Aug. 30. Regular registration for all other skating programs will be posted in September. It is very important to register before July 31.

CARMANVILLE, FOGO,

LEWISPORTE AND TWILLINGATE

Checkpoints

Effective immediately and until July 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.

GENERAL INTEREST

Camp GLOW - Firefighting Camp for Women

Applications for Camp GLOW 2010 are now being accepted. Camp dates are July 19-23 in St. John's and Aug. 9-13 in Stephenville. Camp GLOW is a unique, one of a kind camp that isn't offered anywhere else in Canada. The weeklong event provides a wonderful opportunity for women to experience what a career in firefighting would be like. The camp offers an amazing opportunity to experience firefighting, tests physical ability, and builds confidence through a demanding and exciting series of activities while having fun. The program is modeled after what real firefighters go through during training. All participants will have a chance to use real firefighting equipment under the supervision of active female firefighters. Exercises, classes and activities include introduction to the firefighter's personal protective equipment, use of tools and ladders, search and rescue and live fire training. Women must be 17 years of age or older to participate. This camp is a joint initiative between Women in Resource Development Corporation - Educational Resource Centre and the Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information call Mary at (709) 738-1138 or e-mail mclarke@wrdc.nf.ca or visit www.girlsintrades.com http://www.girlsintrades.com> or www.mi.mun.ca/campglow http://www.mi.mun.ca/campglow

Arthritis Society

The Arthritis Society is gearing up for another door-to-door campaign in Newfoundland and Labrador during September - Arthritis Awareness Month. This campaign is an important fundraiser for the society and we need volunteers! To find out more about how you can get involved, please contact the Arthritis Society at 579-8190 or e-mail JNeary@nl.arthritis.ca

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