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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Art 11 a.m.
The Memetic Self-portrait Project
Memetic: meme + etic. Of or pertaining to memes — images or sayings that carry cultural symbols or social ideas. Originally from California, but based in St. John’s for the last 15 years, David Baltzer has created large-format paintings that interrogate our understanding of identity, gender, race and self in the turbulent 21st century. The show runs Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 15 at the Neal Building, 50 Harbour Dr., 4th floor.
Ongoing Professional Project Grants Program
Artsnl is accepting applications for its Professional Project Grants Program for individual artists and groups. Deadline: Monday, Sept. 17. Projects must start on or after Nov. 15. Contact Artsnl for details: The Newman Building, 1 Springdale Street, St. John’s, 726-2212, toll-free 1-866-726-2212 (N.L. only), or visit http://nlac.ca/grants/index.htm for information, video and to apply.
Choir 7:30 p.m.
Coastal Sounds Community Choir
Making plans for fall activities? Coastal Sounds Community Choir invites anyone who loves to sing to join them during the month of September. Come along just for fun or sign up for the term. No audition required, just a love of song and a willingness to learn. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit High School in Manuels, beginning Sept. 12.
Classes 5 p.m. Fishcraft
Join Fishing for Success at Rocket Bakery from 5-8 p.m. for a familyfriendly evening of hands-on activities that are all about fish and fishing. Learn ancient skills of weaving rope and knitting net — but with a modern twist all your own. Make your very own souvenir to keep. Learn skills that have been handed down through Newfoundland and Labrador families for generations.
6:30 p.m.
MUN Ballroom & Latin Dance Club
Registration for fall classes. Registration will take place in the loft (UC 3013) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prices for 10 weeks of lessons range between $20 and $70. Various classes offered on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Classes begin Sept. 19 and 20 in the basement of St. Augustine’s Church. More information available online at www.munbldc. com.
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. For more information, visit: www.2017.fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Groups 7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters
Is a fear of public speaking holding you back? Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to learn what we’re all about. For more information, simply Google “Cabot Toastmasters.”
7:30 p.m.
Coastal Sounds Community Choir
Coastal Sounds Community Choir invites anyone who loves to sing to join them during the month of September. Come along just for fun or sign up for the term. No audition required, just a love of song and a willingness to learn. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit High School in Manuels, beginning Sept. 12.
Overeaters Anonymous
Regular weekly meeting held every Wednesday at St. James United Church on Elizabeth Avenue. For more information, call 738-1742.
Health Upcoming Ovarian Cancer Exposed
The public is invited to attend the second annual symposium on ovarian cancer on 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.
Live Music 6 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
The Diversity Stage
An inclusive summer concert series dedicated to featuring a balanced and dynamic lineup of musicians. The concert series will be free for all ages on the George Street Main Stage in Prince Edward Plaza each Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. until Sept. 12. Presented by Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. and Coors Light. Artists will include the following (in no particular order): Janet Cull Band, Denis Parker, Carolina East, Rum Ragged, The Kubasonics, Clare Follett, Kalem Mahoney, Rachael Cousins, and Mick Davis & His Skinny Jims.
10 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Radio 7:30 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Fundraiser
1:30 p.m. Stephen Lush Charity Golf Tournament
The 11th annual Stephen Lush Charity Golf Tournament at The Wilds. Proceeds will help fund a workshop program called Brain Basics, a training program for frontline health care workers, caregivers and family members of people with a brain injury. For more information about the tournament, call Tom at 682-2613 or 753-1324. Games
8 p.m. Bingo
Bingo at Blackmarsh Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 8 p.m. Canteen available. Live Music
2 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
6:30 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m. Glory Days
Performing at Green Sleeves.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Activities 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. Groups
11 a.m.
Spiritual meditation and healing
A great time for yourself before the rush of the weekend. Everyone welcome at Wesley Church Auditorium from 11 a.m. until noon. For more information, call Roger at 895-3499. Live Music
4 p.m. Rob Cook
Performing at Green Sleeves.
7:30 p.m.
Rick and Bob Parsons
Performing at the Trip Inn Lounge.
8 p.m. Damian Follett
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Midnight
Dave White and Carl Peters
Performing at Green Sleeves.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Art
3 p.m. Opening reception
An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art, 6 Clift’s-baird’s Cove, for Malin Enström’s “berg” and Anita Singh’s “Habitats.” Both exhibitions will run until Oct. 7. To English speakers, “berg” is a nickname for those huge chunks of ice that drift past Newfoundland and Labrador every spring. In its original Nordic context, berg means mountain and bedrock, lending the connotation of massive scale borrowed by ice mountains or icebergs. In this work, Enström explores ideas of scale in the natural world, the cumulative magnitude of innumerable bits of disintegration of humongous mountains of ice and rock. Singh’s “Habitats” is an exhibition of recent artworks that are inspired by her interest in the natural world on a microscopic scale. The work incorporates printmaking, encaustic painting and a ceramic installation with a video component. Groups
11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 738-1742. Health
8:30 a.m. Ovarian Cancer Exposed
The public is invited to attend the second annual symposium on ovarian cancer 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. Register online at www.med.mun. ca/exposium2018. Live Music
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m.
Dave White and Carl Peters
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Tony Miller
Performing at the Trip Inn Lounge. Safety
10:30 a.m. Kids In Safe Seats
Avalon Ford is hosting a Kids In Safe Seats demonstration at their St. John’s location. Bethann from Kids In Safe Seats NL will talk about the proper way to install child seats into some common vehicles such as trucks and SUVS.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Activities
8 a.m. Morning Bird Walks
Take a guided walk on the Memorial University Botanical Garden’s nature trails with a Friend of the Garden volunteer and learn about Newfoundland birds. Meet in the parking lot across the road from the main gate. The group leaves promptly on time, so be there a few minutes early. Binoculars are helpful, and comfortable footwear is essential. Walks usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Newcomers are welcome. This program is offered by volunteers. Check if the program is going ahead by calling the garden the day before the program at 864-8590 (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.). There is no fee to go on this guided walk. Fundraiser
10 a.m. Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run in Mount Pearl will start at Mount Pearl Senior High School. The accessible route goes through Power’s Pond for a distance of five kilometres. Registration can be done online at https://fundraise. terryfox.org/mountpearl or in person at 10 a.m. The run starts at 10:30 a.m. Live Music
3 p.m.
Darrin Feehan and Ian Crewe
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Less Violence, More Violins
The Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council presents the concert, “Less Violence, More Violins” from 3-5 p.m., organized by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) violinist Jennifer Johnson. The concert will be held at the Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available at Fred’s Records and O’brien’s Music, or online at www. riac.ca/contribute. Joining Jennifer on this year’s program are cellist Nathan Cook, pianist Jenny Griffioen and fellow NSO violinists Carole Bestvater and Lauren Smee.