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SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Art
3 p.m. Signs of Summer
The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art presents “Signs of Summer.” Celebrate summer’s arrival with a selection of works in painting, ceramics, printmaking and photography. Join us for an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art, 6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove. Children
11 a.m.
Kids Crafternoon
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the SS Florizel disaster, which is an important part of Newfoundland history. Join us at The Annex at Admiralty House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and make your own 3-D porthole craft. Cost is $3 per child and includes all supplies. Parents/guardians are free to view the “Faces of the Florizel” exhibit while kids craft in the classroom. Space is limited, so register in advance by emailing admiraltyhouse.asstmgr@gmail. com or calling 748-1124. Crafts
10 a.m. Quilts on Display
The Ocean View Quilters’ Guild presents over 100 quilts on display at the Conception Bay South Arena on Graham Mifflin Way in Kelligrews from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Attendees can win a grand prize of a beautiful homemade quilt. $5 admission. Fundraiser
9 a.m. Annual Tree Sale
The Junior Forest Wardens’ annual tree sale is happening until 3 p.m. at C.D.’S Trees at 406 Marine Dr. in Logy Bay. There will be a huge variety of locally grown trees, plants and shrubs (annuals, perennials baskets and planters). The JFW clubs will be there to help you find the perfect one for you. The JFW tree sale is the major annual event that raises awareness of JFW-NL, and raises funds to support the JFW program. Junior Forest Wardens – NL is a family based outdoor adventure program that gets families to play outdoors.
Plants, books, bake sale
Proceeds in aid of Cochrane Street United Church. This sale will take place at Cochrane Centre on Bannerman Street from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1. Enjoy a muffin and tea or coffee while you shop. For more information, call 722-3023.
Charity Auction and Lobster Dinner
The Cupids Legacy Centre’s charity auction and lobster dinner at the Cupid Legacy Centre, 368 Seaforest Dr., features fresh-cooked lobster, salads and dessert buffet. Auction to follow dinner. For tickets and more information, call 528-1610 or email info@cupidslegacycentre.ca.
7:30 p.m. Puttin’ on the Glitz
A fundraiser for Wonderbolt Circus at The Space, 72 Harbour Dr., features live music, circus arts performance, a live auction and more — all with 1920s and ‘30s era pizzazz! Tickets are $75. For more information, visit wonderbolt.ca. Live Music
2:30 p.m. Afrobeats
Afrobeats returns to the A.C. Hunter Library for some exciting dancing and drumming. Join us for traditional dances of Africa, then join us for a Djembe open drumming circle. Call 737-3950 to register.
5 p.m. Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Greeley’s Reel
Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Unlisted
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. The Punters
Performing at O’reilly’s. Meeting
11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Regular one-hour meeting is held every Saturday at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Pl. For more information, call 738-1742. Public Forum
Ongoing Rural Vitality
Join us at Rural Vitality: Partnerships and Placemaking — a unique community-based forum where communities on the Bonavista Peninsula will tell their story and invite innovative ideas on how to harness built heritage for community revitalization. Trinity Historical Society is co-organizing the forum with the Bonavista-trinity Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation and Tourism Elliston, with support from the Environmental Policy Institute of Grenfell Campus, Memorial University. The forum will take place from June 14-17 in communities across the Bonavista region. Learn more and register at www.preservationofplace.com. Retreat
Upcoming
Wisdom Healing Qigong Retreat
Come awaken the energy within on Saturday, June 23. Relax! EN-JOY! This retreat runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Water Retreat House, 47 Parsonage Dr. (off Logy Bay Road). Practice, review, and reflection time. For new and returning
participants. Treat yourself! Please pre-register. Call Sheila at 727-7863 for more information or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca. Wine
7 p.m.
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Join us at Newman Wine Vaults, 436 Water St., for an evening of cheese and fine wines in the intimate atmosphere of a historic wine cellar. Space is limited. Presented in partnership with 5 Brothers Cheese. Tickets are $40. Limited tickets available. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 729-2627 or email commissariat@seethesites.ca.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
Crafts
10 a.m. Quilts on display
The Ocean View Quilters’ Guild presents over 100 quilts on display at the Conception Bay South Arena on Graham Mifflin Way in Kelligrews from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees can win a grand prize of a beautiful homemade quilt. $5 admission. Live Music
3:30 p.m. Traditional Session
Hosted by Fergus Brown O’byrne and Tony O’brien at O’reilly’s.
7 p.m. Fergus O’byrne
Performing at O’reilly’s.
10:30 p.m.
Con O’brien and Patrick Moran
Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves. Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR guest interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Elling Lien, director of the Nickel Film Festival, taking place at the LSPU Hall and NIFCO in St. John’s June 19-23, about various film styles and subjects, and formats offered by filmmakers from Newfoundland, elsewhere in Canada and beyond. Tune in on VOWR AM 800, online at vowr.org, cable radio Rogers 945, or Bell Aliant 756. MONDAY, JUNE 18 Live Music
Ongoing
NSO welcomes The Tenors
The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is happy to announce that tickets are on sale now for the NSO Exxonmobil Big Ticket, the NSO’S annual fundraiser. The concert will take place on Oct. 11 at Mile One Centre and will feature The Tenors, backed by the NSO. A decade after forming in their native Canada, The Tenors are an international success story. With their robust singing and seamless blend of classical and contemporary pop textures, Victor Micallef, Clifton Murray and Fraser Walters have scored multi-platinum sales, performed for the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II, and shared stages with superstars such as Paul Mccartney and Justin Bieber. Tickets, including a limited number of VIP meet-andgreet packages, can be purchased through the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
6 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
10:30 p.m. Larry Foley
Performing at O’reilly’s.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
Entertainment
6:30 p.m. Fishcakes & Accordions Experience
O’brien’s Music is partnering with Rocket Bakery to offer a unique hands-on experience with the quintessential Newfoundland folk instrument: the button accordion. Visit Rocket Bakery to find out all about how the instrument works and we’ll even help you try your hand at playing a tune! While you listen to traditional Newfoundland tunes played on a variety of different instruments, you’ll learn about how the button accordion came to be so popular in Newfoundland and you’ll enjoy Rocket Bakery’s take on a traditional fish cake dinner featuring two of Rocket’s special Kitchen Party fish cakes, salad, dessert and tea or coffee. Beer and wine available, too. $45 per person. Event runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. Games
9:30 a.m. Bridge
Bridge on the Edge club’s social game of bridge – a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of NL. It will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Swilers Club, 100 Crosbie Rd. $10. Register for the game at www. bridgeontheedge.ca or by emailing jcrewe@nl.rogers.com.
7 p.m. Crib
The weekly crib game in support of Ronald Mcdonald House continues every Tuesday in the basement of St. Teresa’s Church. Admission is $5 with a prize awarded to the winner. The event is open to everyone. Contact Andrew Walsh at 726-3935 for more information. Groups
1:30 p.m. Caregivers Education and Support
The Mount Pearl Seniors Independence Group is holding their monthly Caregivers Education and Support Program from 1:30-3 p.m. at Park Place Community Centre in Mount Pearl. If you are caring for a loved one in their own home and would like to meet other caregivers who understand your issues and concerns, call 748-6480 to register.
7:30 p.m.
Inner Healing Ministry
Do you need to find time for you? The Inner Healing Ministry meets every Tuesday evening at the Wesley Church basement on Patrick Street. It is an hour of spiritual music, quiet time, and also a chance to meet new people from all denominations. Open to everyone. Come and see if it’s for you! For more information, call Roger at 895-3499. Live Music
12:30 p.m.
Trad tunes at Rocket Bakery
Enjoy some of Newfoundland’s best as they gather and play a selection of traditional Newfoundland music at Rocket Bakery from 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m. This is a free event.
6 p.m. Andrew Rodgers
Performing at Green Sleeves.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
Classes
10 a.m.
Boxing to Beat Parkinson’s
Specialized exercise program at Boxfit, 878 Topsail Rd., for Parkinson’s patients using boxing techniques. Classes are free. Call 754-4428 for details.