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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Activities
12:15 p.m. Free yoga
The grounds of Government House will once again be open for public yoga sessions every Wednesday until Sept. 25, weather permitting. Free classes will take place at 12:15 p.m. each Wednesday.
7 p.m. Trivia
Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Battery Café for trivia hosted by St. John’s trivia moguls Jack Etchegary and Charlotte Genest. Prizes for each round.
Classes and Groups 7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters
Join us for a fun night out. Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to meet a friendly group of people and learn about public speaking. For more information, simply Google Cabot Toastmasters.
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. Fudoshin is a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with low monthly membership fee. Scholarships available. Visit www.2017.fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Fundraiser Ongoing
Kids Eat Smart Foundation
Every breakfast counts, every child counts and every dollar counts. You count! You can give children a good start to their day, so they are well nourished and ready to learn. Please donate or volunteer by calling 722-1996, visiting kidseatsmart.ca or Facebook and Twitter @Kidseatsmartnl.
Upcoming
Bridge Fundraiser L’arche Avalon
You are invited to an afternoon of bridge at St. Pius X Parish Hall, 16 Smithville Cres., on Sept. 28 from 1-4 p.m. $15 per person. Bring your own cards. Afternoon tea of sandwiches and cookies at 2:30 p.m. Silent auction, 50-50 draw and lots of prizes.
L’arche is an organization that establishes homes, programs and communities for adults with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the establishment of homes in the Avalon area. To register or for more information, call or text Lorraine at 689-2936 or Kit at 730-4948. Tables must be booked by Sept. 23. For more information, visit www.larcheavalon.ca.
Information Upcoming Tutoring
Would you like to volunteer to help another adult learn to read and write? If you can read, you can tutor. Teachers on Wheels will hold a daylong tutor-training workshop on Saturday, Sept. 28. Call Tom Dawe at 738-3975 for details.
Live music 2 p.m. Sharlene Wallace
Performing at The Rooms as part of the Musician Spotlight program.
7 p.m.
Denis Parker & The Modern Saints
Performing at The Black Sheep from 7-9 p.m.
Kathy Stock
Performing at The Rooms as part of the Musician Spotlight program.
The Life of Seamus Creagh
A free musical event in the theatre at The Rooms (Level 2). Join us for an illustrated presentation by Matt Cranitch that outlines Seamus Creagh’s life-story, touching on the different facets of his life, as well as making reference to his various musical collaborations. This will feature archival material of his playing and singing, as well as live performances by musicians from Ireland and Newfoundland.
Shopping 4:30 p.m. International Bazaar
Every Wednesday from 4:30-9 p.m. visit the St. John’s Community Market for local and international food and crafts, fair-trade coffee and tea, 50-50 draws, raffle prizes and card games. Admission by donation to We Care Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Activities 12:15 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong
Come awaken the energy within! Relax. More wellness, more energy, more joy! Weekly free public Wisdom Healing Qigong sessions with Sheila Leonard on the Government House lawn on Thursdays from 12:15-1 p.m. All welcome, whether brand new or returning. Focus on postural alignment, gentle repetitive movements, visualization, sound, with focused intention and attention to help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 7277863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
2 p.m. Weekly Spotlight
This summer at The Rooms we will reach into our vaults and put the spotlight on something from our collection that has a unique story we’d like to share with you. Join our collections staff every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for a peek at intriguing items from The Rooms collection begging for their stories to be told. Included with admission.
Fundraiser 9 p.m.
Benefit Concert at The Ship
Help us raise the money to sponsor a Syrian refugee family, the Alamouris, to come make a new home in St. John’s. Featuring Spanish pop/rock band Vuelo Directo, and Dave Mundy & the Best Kind, a 50/50 draw, door prizes and a chance to buy artisanal Syrian soap from Aleppo Savon. $10 cover.
Live music 7 p.m.
Open Mic with Matthew Hornell
At the Peter Easton every Thursday from 7-10 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tonia Cianciulli With Brad Jefford
Fred’s Records presents Tonia Cianciulli with Brad Jefford. New CD release and signing from 7:30-9 p.m. Free event. All welcome!
9:30 p.m.
Mick David & His Skinny Jims
Performing at The Black Sheep.
Theatre 7 p.m.
Short Play Festival
The 4th annual St. John’s Short Play Festival is the biggest one yet. Twenty-six productions over three weeks, with two dates dedicated to young people’s theatre. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see a variety of productions and talent from a diverse pool of local creators. For more information, go online to www.shortplaystjohns.ca.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Art Noon
Gerald Squires Gallery
The Gerald Squires Art Gallery and Museum, 52 Prescott St., has on display some of the artworks that we are reserving toward the establishment of a museum of the life and works of Gerald Squires, C.M., D.litt., R.C.A. Other gallery works include sculptures, paintings, drawings, etchings, lithographs, fine-art reproductions, unique limited-edition hand-bound books and publications by and/or about gallery represented artists, writers, and poets, including Boyd Chubbs, Tom Dawe, Stan Dragland, George Horan, Al Pittman, Sharon Puddester, Esther Squires, Gerry Squires, and Des Walsh. Summer hours until Sept. 7: Thursday and Saturday noon to 5 p.m., Friday noon to 9 p.m. Other times open by chance or call ahead: 746-7076; 746-4039; 739-4429.
Fundraiser Upcoming Terry Fox Run
The 39th annual Terry Fox Run is taking place at Quidi Vidi Lake on Sept. 15. Everyone is welcome to participate in a Terry Fox Run, regardless of age, athletic ability or socio-economic standing. While the run does not have an entry fee or minimum donation, we do ask all participants to fundraise or make a donation. You can raise funds online, use a pledge sheet or make a donation at the run site. All proceeds support cancer research. To register, visit terryfox.org.
Live music 12:30 p.m.
Music at Harbourside Park
Featuring Jim Payne and Fergus O’byrne, with youth opener Shillon.
7 p.m.
Sherry Ryan’s Country Jamboree
The Black Sheep.
7:30 p.m. Jam Session
Join guest host Fergus Brown O’byrne at The Rooms for a jam session from 7:30-9 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
Chris Meyers & The Bandits
The Black Sheep.
Shopping 4:30 p.m.
Friday Evening at the Market
On the first Friday of every month, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market is your after-work stop. Open 4:309:30 p.m. Grab a meal from a hot food vendor, some take-home treats from a prepared food vendor or something beautiful from one of our artisans. Live music, cash bar in the cafe (the rest of the market is family-friendly), and lots of friendly faces.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Live music 7 p.m.
Jenny Gear & Sandy Morris
Performing at The Black Sheep.
10:30 p.m. Presto Magic
Performing at The Black Sheep.
Shopping 9 a.m.
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Join us at 245 Freshwater Rd. every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for local produce, prepared food, craft, books, body products, baked goods, entertainment, coffee and so much more.
10 a.m. Fall Plant Sale
Fall is a great time to add new plants to your garden. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual fall plant sale fundraiser organized by Friends of MUN Botanical Garden (FOG) volunteers. A selection of locally grown perennials, heathers, heaths, rhododendrons, shrubs and trees, including unusual conifers, are being offered from an outdoor venue located directly opposite the main gates of MUN Botanical Garden, Mount Scio Road. 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 parking direction signs and volunteer greeters wearing orange safety vests. Please note: the only animals permitted at this venue are service dogs.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Activities 10 a.m.
Taoist Tai Chi Open House
Join us on Sunday for a tai chi open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mews Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Rd. View a demo and learn about the health benefits of tai chi. New classes starting the week of Sept. 15. For further information, call 579-5276 or email stjohns.nl@ taoist.org.