TWILLINGATE
Twillingate Public Library
Children's Programs
Feb. 9 - Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers 10:30 - 11 a.m. every second Thursday (caregiver required).
Feb. 16 - Story Time for three and four year olds from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. every second Thursday (three year olds - caregiver required). For more information phone 884-2353 or email bhamlyn@nlpl.ca.
LEWISPORTE
Popcorn Movie Sundae Party
Feb. 16 - All Ladies invited to watch the movie Gracecard at 7 p.m. at the Philadelphia Pentecostal Tabernacle. Free Admission. Sponsored by TLC.
Men's Wellness Clinic
Feb. 21 - To book an appointment for Men's Wellness Clinic (prostate exam) or for further information call 535-0778. Central Health Lewisporte, Health Promotion Team.
Women's Health Screening (Pap Clinic)
Feb. 28 - To book an appointment or for further information call 535-0778. Central Health Lewisporte, Health Promotion Team.
Lewisporte Memorial Public Library
Feb. 29 - A seniors games afternoon will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.
"Lighten Up" Weigh In Group
A weekly weight loss support group will be held each Thursday at the Lewisporte Stadium from 6-7 p.m. Weekly weigh ins, information and guest speakers. Free of charge and confidential. Everyone is welcome!! Central Health Lewisporte, Health Promotion Team has partnered with the Town of Lewisporte.
Baby Song Program
The Salvation Army Lewisporte are hosting a 10-week (started Feb. 1 - April 4) Baby Song program. Baby Song combines music, singing and fellowship for parents and children ages 0-4 years. Sessions will be every Wednesday 1:30-3 p.m. Registration is free!! For more information contact Lorelei Cole at 535-2504 (w) or 535-0350(h).
One-on-One Tutoring Service
Would you like to learn to read or improve your reading skills? The Lewisporte Area Laubach Literacy Council may be able to help you. We are offering a one-on-one tutoring service. All materials are free of cost. We are also looking for more volunteers. If you would like to become and help someone with their reading or if you need tutoring, give us a call: Joy at 654-3227 or Mabel at 535-0615.
CARMANVILLE, FOGO,
LEWISPORTE AND TWILLINGATE
Checkpoints
Effective immediately and until Feb. 29 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
Raise-A-Reader NL
The Postmedia Network and the Telegram's Raise-A-Reader NL have launched its second Literacy Grants Call. This call supports literacy initiatives with funding opportunities up to $2,000. Applications should show a commitment to increased learning opportunities for adults, children, and/or families. Raise-A-Reader NL will be accepting grant applications from community organizations until Feb. 29, 2012. For full application details, please visit literacynl.com or call the Literacy NL Learn Line at 1-800-563-1111.
Daffodil Days
The Canadian Cancer Society needs your help. As Easter approaches so does Daffodil Days. We need some great volunteers to help us sell fresh cut daffodils. You can help provide support to all the people of Newfoundland and Labrador by helping to sell daffodils. We need individuals and community groups to get involved with bringing these flowers of hope to our province. We can't do it without you, so please contact our offices or visit www.cancer.ca for more information on how to get involved.
Women's Heart Health Workshop
March 1 - There will be a Women's Heart Health Workshop from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Fraser Road United Church Hall, Gander. This workshop is sponsored by The Newfoundland and Labrador Women's Institutes in partnership with Central Health and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Healthy lunch provided. Admission: Item for the food bank. Come to this exciting workshop and learn more about affordable healthy eating, food labels, getting active and fit, and living your healthiest life! Register early! Space is limited! Call Nellie a 256-8577 or e-mail mwmoss@nl.rogers.com
Community Connections contact information
Following is the contact information for the current Pilot community connections correspondents:
Melva Tulk • Stoneville/Port Albert correspondent • 671-4211 • mhtulk@yahoo.ca
Michelle Wells • Embree and Little Burnt Bay correspondent • 535-3569 • mwellshorse@hotmail.com
Jennifer Randell • New World Island correspondent • 628-5084• randelljn@gmail.com
Christy Boyd • Stanhope, Brown's Arm and Laurenceton correspondent • 654-3123 • christyboyd5@hotmail.com
Brad Perry • Campbellton and Michael's Harbour correspondent • 261-2123 • communityconnections@hotmail.ca
Peter Penney • Horwood correspondent • 671-4589 • peterpenney@mail.com
A reminder that The Pilot is still interested in hearing from people to become Community Connections correspondents for the following areas: Twillingate Island, Fogo Island, Change Islands, Norris Arm, Norris Arm North, Loon Bay, Birchy Bay, Baytona and Boyd's Cove. Contact Karen Wells at 535-6910 or e-mail editor@pilotnl.ca for more information.
Submissions
In The Community listing is a regular feature in The Pilot newspaper and online (www.lportepilot.ca). 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.
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