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Saturday, November 23 ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. Try-a-trade® & Technology Day Skills Canada Newfoundland and Labrador (SCNL) is proud to host an interactive, educational, and fun experience for families, students, children, and those eager to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies. The Try-a-trade & Technology Day is a component of SCNL’S 17th Annual Intermediate Challenge and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at College of the North Atlantic, Prince Philip Drive. Admission is free. No experience required. Try-a-trade® & Technology Day is open to the public and offers participation in a wide range of experiential, hands-on demonstrations in areas such as LEGO and underwater robotics, Michael Neary racing, Brilliant Labs coding, 3D digital game art and design, small engine repair, electrical installation, cake design, plumbing, and more.
FILM
1 p.m.
Fogo Island Film
Fogo Island Film is an annual series organized by Fogo Island Arts devoted to international films that consider the diversity of relationships between nature and society. This year’s theme is Resistance and Resilience. Events all weekend at The Rooms’ theatre. Included with cost of admission. On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 2:10 p.m. is winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films, followed from 2:30 to 4 p.m. with “A Whale of a Tale”.
FUNDRAISER
Upcoming
Mummers’ Run
Come don your Mummer finery for the 2nd Annual Les Ms. Choir Mummers’ Run, presented in collaboration with The Running Room and Quidi Vidi Brewery, and supported by Orange Theory Fitness. Come out on Saturday, Nov. 30th at noon to the Quidi Vidi Trail for a 5km run, walk, amble, hop or skip. Come dressed in your fanciest Mummer togs! Extend the afternoon with a short walk to Quidi Vidi Brewery for a libation and some presentations when you have finished. Prize for the Hare and the Tortoise, and some other random surprises during the day. Registration through The Running Room, events.runningroom.com. Registration fee, $40. Portion of proceeds in aid of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Centre Patient and Family Support Fund.
For more information email info@ lesms.ca. Not affiliated with the Mummer’s Festival.
LIVE MUSIC
10:30 p.m.
Red City
Performing at the Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
SHOPPING
10 a.m.
Pop Culture Christmas Collector’s Fair
The Pop Culture Christmas Collector’s Fair is happening until 4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Anglican Church auditorium, 8 Military Rd., right across from the Sheraton Hotel. There’ll be records, CDS, comics, pop figures, video games, coins, medals, toys, sci-fi, Newfoundlandia and much more! A great place to get the Christmas gift for the collector in your life! Admission is $2. Free parking.
Sunday, November 24 FILM
1 p.m.
Fogo Island Film
Fogo Island Film is an annual series organized by Fogo Island Arts devoted to international films that consider the diversity of relationships between nature and society. This year’s theme is Resistance and Resilience. Events all weekend at The Rooms’ theatre. Included with cost of admission. On Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 2:10 p.m. it’s winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films, followed by “Naturales Historiae” by Pauline Julier (Switzerland) and “When Lambs Become Lions” by Jon Kasbe (USA).
Monday, November 25 ACTIVITIES 9 a.m. Tours of Government House
Free tours of Government House are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only. To request a tour, call Regina Whiteway at 729-2669 or email Reginawhiteway@gov.nl.ca.
7:30 p.m. Bingo
Bingo with escalating jackpot at St. John’s Retired Citizen’s Association (10 Bennett Ave.) takes place every Monday at 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.). Paper cards $1 and $2 each. Jackpot cards $1 each or six for $5. Halftime break with tea and soft drinks provided. Open to the public, all are welcome. For more information, contact marylou_ martinryan@hotmail.com.
COMEDY 8:30 p.m.
Messed Up Mondays Open Mic
Come spice up your Monday with a weekly stand-up comedy show at The Rose & Thistle on Water Street. Featuring a mix of new talent and some of your favourite local comedians. Anyone and everyone is welcome. No cover.
Tuesday, November 26
CLASSES AND GROUPS 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 7 p.m. Wisdom Healing Qigong - Beginners
Come ‘awaken the energy within’ – relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Wonderful for relieving chronic issues or for ordinary day-to-day living. Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd. from October 1 to December 10. Note: No class October 8. A mix of beginning and returning students 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., and only for returning students for the 1:30 p.m. class. Focus on postural alignment, gentle repetitive movements, visualization and sound, with focused intention and attention. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
PUBLIC LECTURE 7:30 p.m. Family History Society
The next Family History Society lecture will take place on at Hampton Hall, Marine Institute. The speaker, Pat Angel, will present part two of Finding My Female Ancestors (And their Men). Parking is free, and all are welcome.
Wednesday, November 27
CLASSES AND GROUPS 7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters Club
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.
Thursday, November 28
CRAFTS 1:30 p.m. Holiday card workshop
Join Sheila Ford to learn iris folding. Originating in Holland, crafters would cut strips of paper from the insides of used envelopes to create a spiraling or iris design. Now artists use wrapping paper, origami paper, magazines, and scraps of fabric to enhance the effect. Learn this technique to make holiday cards with the Anna Templeton Centre as part of the We Love Craft Skill Sharing Series. This workshop will be offered twice at the Anna Templeton Centre at 278 Duckworth St. on Nov. 28 and 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is free, but space is limited so registration is required at https://bit. LY/2MHQ3XD.
Friday, November 29
LIVE MUSIC 10:30 p.m. Dana Parsons Project
Performing at the Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
Saturday, November 30
LIVE MUSIC 10:30 p.m. Dana Parsons Project
Performing at the Martini Bar. No cover until 11 p.m.
Sunday, December 1
CONCERT 7 p.m. Old Tyme Christmas Concert
Featuring singing, dancing, skits, poems and stories. Admission: $8 adults, up to age 12, $5, children under five, free. Holy Innocents’ Anglican Church, 297 Paradise
Rd. For tickets, please call Sylvia at 782-7723 or the church office at 782-3071. You can also pick up your tickets at the door.
Saturday, December 7
FAMILY
Upcoming Fun-filled Frozen afternoon
Coming up on Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Join us at The Fluvarium for a magical holiday afternoon of stories, crafts and a sing-along with Anna and Elsa! Dressing-up is welcome. Be sure to bring your camera for photo ops! This event is open to all ages. $10 per princess or prince with their accompanying adult. Siblings under 24 months are free with a paid ticket. Admission to our exhibit levels is included. Tickets available at The Fluvarium or by phone: 754-3474. Purchase and pick up tickets during office hours before December 14. All attendees are welcome to join in for feeding time with our critters at 4 p.m., so make sure you stick around.
SOCIAL 8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa
Topsail United Church Men’s Club’s annual Breakfast with Santa will be held from 8 to 11 a.m., featuring the usual great menu. Adults $8, children $4. Face painting and colouring for the children. Pictures with Santa. All are welcome.