SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Activities Noon Rennie’s River Duck Race
The 30th annual Rennie’s River Duck Race Family Fun Day is Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. The party will be riverside on Rennie’s Mill Road between Carpasian Road and Portugal Cove Road. The race starts at Herder Bridge on Rennie’s River. Ducks drop at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.fluvarium.ca.
2 p.m. Special Moments
Through song, poems and reflective insights focused on the care and protection of water for life, the Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice, the Anglican, Catholic and United churches sponsor this event at Bowring Park. This event will take place around the upper fountain pond next to the children’s playground. For further information, phone 722-0082 or email mcej@live.com.
Soul Food: The Power of Words
This month’s Soul Food will focus on the power of words, speech and sound, and how their inspired usage can touch and transform the human soul. Join us for poetry, prose, imagery and the music of guest performer Kathy Stock from 2-4 p.m. at The Landing (Room 3018) at Memorial University’s University Centre, 1 Arctic Ave. The program will be followed by a social and refreshments. Admission is free. All are welcome. Presented by the Bahá’ís of St. John’s. For more information, visit bahaisofstjohns.org.
Upcoming Canadian Celiac Association
The local chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is having its annual general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in the community room at Dominion on Blackmarsh Road from 7-9 p.m. There will be a gluten-free baking demonstration by the on-site dietitian. All are welcome. Contact Nancy at nancyadawson@gmail.com for more information. Circus
10 a.m. Family Fun Day
A free, fun day for families at Atlantic Place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented as a part of the St. John’s International Circusfest – bringing the world of circus to Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Wonderbolt Productions. For more information, visit www.stjohnscircusfest.com.
8 p.m. ‘Hold On’
Fidget Feet (Ireland) with opening act by Legacy Circus (Nova Scotia, Ontario) at the CLB Armoury. Presented as a part of the St. John’s International Circusfest – bringing the world of circus to Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Wonderbolt Productions. For more information, visit www. stjohnscircusfest.com. Classes
6:10 p.m. Bully Beware
Tired of being bullied or having your child bullied? You’re not alone. The Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts has a well-structured program to arm you/your child with techniques to recognize, defuse and defend against bullying. The “Bully Beware” program is only one element of the school’s comprehensive martial arts program. Self-confidence through self-defence. Contact Pat Cochrane at 368-8343 for details.