What’s happening this week
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
History 11 a.m.
The Rooms Tour: A History of Fort Townshend The site that The Rooms stands on has been occupied since 1778 when the British built Fort Townshend to secure St. John’s harbour against their enemies. Learn about the military history of this site and find out how The Rooms came to be built here. This tour takes 20 minutes and is weather permitting every Friday. Live Music
Noon Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
4 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m. Chris Hennessy
Performing at O’reilly’s Pub.
7:30 p.m. Trail’s End
Performing at Trip Inn Lounge, Kelligrews.
8 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Midnight Black Sheep
Performing at Green Sleeves. Theatre
6:30 p.m. Stand By Your Nan
Dinner and a show. A sweet musical comedy commemorating 60 years for St. Patrick’s Mercy Home. Come hear the traditional stories and music of the time presented by Spirit of Newfoundland Productions at The Masonic Temple. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.spiritofnewfoundland.com or call 579-3023.
Upcoming
Dream a Little Dream of We
A tribute to The Mamas & the Papas. Dinner and a show presented by Spirit of Newfoundland Productions at The Masonic Temple on Sept. 13 and 14. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.spiritofnewfoundland.com or call 579-3023. Workshop
Upcoming Healthy Home Workshop
Yorabode, a home design, management and product company, is launching a workshop series that connects homeowners with expert advice and helpful resources. A fun night out, each workshop has useful information and tasty treats, and connects you with a community and resources. The second workshop is happening at the Cochrane Centre on Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. In this workshop, designer/maker Emily Campbell and professional organizer April Miller will talk about daylight, clutter, air quality, toxins, organization and a home that reflects your personality. The workshop will be interactive and include handson activities. Tickets are $24 and include snacks, fizzy water and a resource package sent to you after the workshop. For tickets and more
information, visit yorabode.ca or email yorabode@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Activities Liberal MP Nick Whalen is inviting members of the public, and particularly constituents of St. John’s East, to help clean up Middle Cove Beach as a part of the Community Cleanup Challenge. The cleanup will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. People are asked to dress for the weather and bring waterproof boots or shoes. Materials such as garbage bags will be provided. Contact nick.whalen@parl.gc.ca to confirm your participation.
Fall Plant Sale
A selection of proven perennials, heaths, heathers, shrubs and trees are being offered in the annual fall plant sale organized by Friends of MUN Botanical Garden. This rainor-shine outdoor event is held in the area directly opposite the main gates of MUN Botanical Garden, Mount Scio Road, from 10 a.m. until noon. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and help identify plants suitable for your garden. Quantities are limited for some plant varieties, so come early for best selection. Look for volunteer greeters wearing orange safety vests, and directional and parking signs.
10 a.m. Taoist Tai Chi
Learn to relax and improve your health. Register for a Taoist Tai Chi two-day beginner workshop happening Sept. 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at 925 Conception Bay Highway, Kelligrews, in the Kiwanis Building. For more information, call 579-5276 or email stjohns.nl@taoist.org.
10:30 a.m. T’ai Chi Chih
Free T’ai Chi Chih “Joy through Movement” session at Virginia Water Retreat House, 47 Parsonage Dr. All welcome. Call Sheila at 7277863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information. Eight-week classes start at The Lantern in midoctober.
1:30 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong
Free Wisdom Healing Qigong session at Virginia Water Retreat House, 47 Parsonage Dr. All welcome. Call Sheila at 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca for more information. Eight-week classes start at The Lantern in midoctober. Children Join us at the Marjorie Mews Public Library with our friends as we celebrate some of the cultures that make up our community with a special story time. We have
German, Portuguese, French and more. Stories and fun for kids of all ages and their families. For more information, call 737-3020. See you at the library! Fundraiser
10 a.m.
Run, Walk, Stroll & Roll
Bowring Park is the new location for Easter Seals NL’S end- of summer fundraiser, “Run, Walk, Stroll & Roll.” There’s something for everyone — a competitive 5K for the runners, a leisurely 2K stroll or roll, and fun lawn games and face painting for the whole family. This event is open to the public and with a cost of just $5 for registration and fundraising incentives along the way, it’s shaping up to be a day of fun with a purpose. All funds raised support the more than 20 programs and services offered by Easter Seals NL to persons of all ages and with all disabilities provincewide. To register online, go to http://eastersealsnl.ca /fundraising-events/. Registration will also be available in the morning at the event.
Health
Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Exposed
The public is invited to attend the second annual symposium on ovarian cancer, coming up Saturday, Sept. 15 at Memorial University. The one-day event is held by the Ovarian Cancer Research & Education Committee in partnership with Memorial University’s faculty of medicine. The symposium features presentations on topics that range from how to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer, to understanding and coping with the disease, and genetic research and testing presently taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador. People can register for the event now. Registration is $25 and can be completed online at www.med.mun.ca /exposium2018 or by phone at 864-3358. History
11 a.m. Over the Hill
Help Parks Canada celebrate Castle Hill’s 50 years as a National Historic Site. Experience over 200 years of French and British military history all weekend long at Castle Hill National Historic Site. Participate in cannon firings, musket firings, music, military encampments and special programming with visiting interpreters from Signal Hill and Louisburg national historic sites. Free for all ages. The celebration runs Saturday until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live Music
5 p.m. Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s Pub.
6:30 p.m. Derek Graham
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Trail’s End
Performing at Trip Inn Lounge, Kelligrews.
11 p.m. Black Sheep
Performing at Green Sleeves.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Fundraiser The Multiple Myeloma March increases awareness and raises funds for clinical research and supports advocacy for accelerated access to new therapies for Canadians living with myeloma. St. John’s is one of 23 communities across the country that will participate in the Multiple Myeloma March. The financial goal this year for St. John’s is $10,000. The five-kilometre walk/run begins at the Quidi Vidi Lake gazebo. For more information, visit myelomamarch.ca.
11 a.m. Transplant Trot
The first annual Transplant Trot in Harbour Grace begins at the S.W. Moores Memorial Park (at the corner of Water Street and Bannerman Street). The Transplant Trot was created to increase the number of registered organ and tissue donors in Canada, increase organ and tissue donation awareness, and celebrate life after transplant for organ and tissue recipients. All funds raised for the Transplant Trot events go toward paying for the event and to the Canadian Transplant Association. This year’s inaugural race will be dedicated to the late Kevin Lynch Jr., who died suddenly in 2014. Kevin and his family had the conversation that if anything was to happen to him, he would donate his organs. The family’s thoughtfulness, strength, courage and generosity changed lives directly. It is because of Kevin that five lives were saved and others positively affected. Another race will also be held in St. John’s on Sept. 22 at Bowring Park. For more information, email kerrymartin2013@gmail.com. Live Music Hosted by Fergus Brown O’byrne and Tony O’brien at O’reilly’s Pub.
3 p.m.
Darrin Feehan and Ian Crewe
Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m. Fergus O’byrne
Performing at O’reilly’s Pub.
7 p.m. Dave Whitty
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m.
Con O’brien and Patrick Moran
Performing at O’reilly’s Pub. Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m. The Reels
Performing at O’reilly’s Pub. Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with guest Tom Cromwell, visitor team leader at the Cape Spear National Historic Site. He describes the Cape Spear lighthouse and its site on this most easterly point in North America, which has been valuable to mariners, weather people and visitors for hundreds of years. Tune in at 800 AM, online at vowr.org, and cable radio Rogers 945 or Bell Aliant 756.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Art
1 p.m. Artist Spotlight
Every Monday from 1-3 p.m., The Rooms hosts a visual artist at work. The public can visit them and ask them questions about their professional practice.
Intermediate painting classes The St. John’s Retired Citizens
Association offers intermediate painting classes at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday from 1-2:20 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per session. Elizabeth Dillon is an enthusiastic artist and instructor. Come along and bring your friends.
2:30 p.m. Beginners’ painting classes
The St. John’s Retired Citizens Association offers beginners’ painting classes at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per session. Elizabeth Dillon is an enthusiastic artist and instructor. Classes
9 a.m. Exercise Classes
The St. John’s Retired Citizens Association offers exercise classes for retired folks at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday at 9 a.m.
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 nonprofit 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.