What’s happening this week
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Activities
9 a.m. Avalon Expo 4 Avalon Expo 4 features a variety of vendors related to science fiction, fantasy, gaming, technology, art, literature and pop culture. Happening at the Remax Centre/st. John’s Curling Club until 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 1 p.m. #playoutdoors3: Foraging Expedition Junior Forest Wardens Outdoor Family Adventure #playoutdoors 3: Foraging Expedition from 1 to 5 p.m. Location to be announced. Registration and waiver available at www.eventbrite.com. This event includes: transportation, foraging introduction, water conservation information with Conservation Corps NL, healthy hiking snacks, and more. 2 p.m. Cirque’letics Open House Come celebrate the grand opening of our brand-new studio located at 55 Pippy Pl. around the back of the building. Interested in our course offerings for the fall? Want to check out our new facilities? Have friends that are interested? Here’s your chance! Student performances, refreshments and a few surprises. Everyone welcome. For more information, visit www.cirqueletics.ca or e-mail fly@cirqueletics.ca. Groups 11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 7381742.
Live Music
Noon Brandon Bowen Performing at O’reilly’s as part of the Lunch Time Concert Series.
2 p.m. Derek Graham Performing at Green Sleeves.
Emily & Thomas Conway Performing at O’reilly’s as part of the Lunch Time Concert Series.
5 p.m. Bill Kelly Performing at O’reilly’s. 6:30 p.m. Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
The Ring of Fire: A Johnny Cash Experience Canada’s most critically acclaimed tribute to Johnny Cash! The Ring of Fire band is currently on tour across Canada to specifically support Royal Canadian Legions. The young generation of today need to understand the importance of our Legions and the community benefits they offer to our veterans and their families. This show is from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #18 at 18 Quigley Line, Bell Island. Tickets available online at www.experiencecash.com or at the Legion. The Reels Performing at O’reilly’s.
11 p.m. Freshly Squeezed Performing at Green Sleeves. 11:30 p.m.
The Punters Performing at O’reilly’s. Pets Noon
SPCA St. John’s open house The SPCA St. John’s is holding its annual open house from 12 to 5 p.m. at their shelter at 115 RCAF Rd. This family event features a barbeque, games, tours of the shelter, a microchip clinic, nail trims and much more, including a recycling drive and a pet supplies donation drive. The open house will feature reduced adoption fees on cats and kittens looking for their forever home. For more information visit www.spcastjohns.org or visit our Facebook page.
Theatre
2 p.m.
Ghosts of Bell Island This is the last weekend to see this play at the Bell Island mine. Located at the No. 4 Collar. Admission $15. Call 687-6216 for bookings and details.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Activities
9 a.m. Vegfest The third annual St. John’s Vegfest features vegan vendors, inspiring speakers, live music, and prizes. Free admission. Happening until 4 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Market. For more information, visit www.stjohnsvegfest.com. 10 a.m. Avalon Expo 4 Avalon Expo 4 features a variety of vendors related to science fiction, fantasy, gaming, technology, art, literature and pop culture. Happening at the Remax Centre/st. John’s Curling Club today until 5 p.m.
Community
2 p.m. Visions of Oneness As part of the Soul Food Series, join the Bahá’ís of St. John’s at the Bowring Park amphitheater for Visions of Oneness – music and readings from a variety of faiths. Featuring guest performer Lucas Hanrahan.
Fundraiser
7 p.m.
Bingo for The Gathering Place The St. John’s Youth Social Justice Society is hosting bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Portugal Cove-st. Philip’s (5 Legion Rd.) to fundraise for The Gathering Place. Bingo cards can be purchased for $2 or three for $5. There are lots of great prizes to be won!
Live Music 11 a.m. Anthony Mcdonald Performing at Green Sleeves.
Noon
Youth Traditional Session A traditional session for young musicians at O’reilly’s. All ages. Free show. Tips welcome. 2 p.m. Sunday Trad Session Hosted by Fergus Brown O’byrne and Tony O’brien at O’reilly’s.
3 p.m.
Darrin Feehan and Wayne James Performing at Green Sleeves. 5 p.m. Fergus O’byrne Performing at O’reilly’s. 7 p.m. Dave Whitty Performing at Green Sleeves. 8 p.m.
Con O’brien and Patrick Moran Performing at O’reilly’s. 11 p.m. Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves. 11:30 p.m. The Reels Performing at O’reilly’s. Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview Barbara De Land speaks with Chris Rusted, founder and owner of the Manna European Bakery and Deli, located on Freshwater Road for the last 30 years. Under Chris, Manna Bakery became a well-known St. John’s institution after he decided his business would follow the European style of baked goods and desserts under the direction of a St. John’s woman, originally from Prague, who had begun offering these sorts of items not long before. The direction of the business is now being passed on to Chris’ son, Jonathan.
Tune in at VOWR radio AM 800, online at VOWR.ORG., or cable radio Rogers 945 and Bell Aliant 756.
Theatre
2 p.m.
Ghosts of Bell Island This is the last weekend to see this play at the Bell Island mine. Located at the No. 4 Collar. Admission $15. Call 687-6216 for bookings and details.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Art
1 p.m. Artist Spotlight Every Monday, The Rooms will host a visual artist at work. We invite you to visit them and ask them questions about their professional practice. Every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. Ongoing Community Arts Program Artsnl is now accepting applications for its Community Arts Program to support projects by community based non-profit arts organizations and groups. Application deadline: Monday, October 1, 2018 (projects must start on/after December 1, 2018). Contact Artsnl for details: The Newman Building, 1 Springdale Street, St. John’s, 7262212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only), or visit http://www.nlac. ca/grants/cap.htm for info, video, and to apply.
Charities
Upcoming Completing the T3010 “By the Book$: Completing the T3010 – Tips for Charities” is an information session coming up September 13 at the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador boardroom in St. John’s. Every registered charity in Canada must complete and file the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return. Join us to review the T3010 filing requirements, as well as discuss tips to use (and traps to avoid) when completing your organization’s return. For more information or to register, contact Darlene Scott at 753-9860 or visit http://communitysector.nl.ca/btbt3010.
Classes
7:30 p.m. Aikido Aikido is an effective martial art with an ethical approach: use the aggressor’s energy against them without harming them. Get fit and focused while having fun. Aikido is offered by the Fudoshin School of Aikido at St. Theresa School (100 Mundy Pond Rd.). It’s a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with a low monthly membership fee; no one is turned away for financial reasons. Come try it out! For more information, visit: www.2017. fudoshinaikikai.ca.