What’s happening
The Central Wire community calendar is a place for non-profit organizations across central Newfoundland and Labrador to list upcoming events.
If you or your organization would like to make a listing, free of charge, please email the details to Krysta Carroll at krys28@hotmail.com. Deadlines for submissions are at least two weeks in advance of the event.
Please keep in mind we still live in unpredictable times with the ongoing COVID19 pandemic and items in this calendar are subject to change.
It’s best to check with the organization ahead of time to ensure events are still taking place.
Windsor Pentecostal
Church
Kids Church, for children ages five to 11, is back. Contact the church office at 709489-6635 to register or for more information.
Botwood Come Home Year
July 22–Aug. 1.
Keep an eye on the Botwood Come Home Year Facebook page for updated information when it becomes available.
Millertown Come Home Year
July 17-24, 2022
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Buchans Come Home Year
July 24-Aug. 1, 2022
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Norris Arm South Come Home Year July 15-24, 2022
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Exploits Search
and Rescue
Looking donate your recycling to a good cause? Exploits Search and Rescue has an account at the Green Depot. You can use our name and phone number of 709-4893999 to donate them when dropping off. Our account information is also on the wall inside the drop area for reference.
Status of Women Central –SWC
Status of Women Central supports women who wish to take control and better the quality of their lives. If you need help please contact by phone 709-489-8919, email coordinator.sowc@bellaliant. com, website www.statusofwomencentral.com, or private message on Facebook.
Fire Department
TV Bingo
On Rogers Cable 9 and Valley Radio 94.5 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays with five $100 prizes and a $1,500 jackpot to be given away each week. Pick up your cards in Bishops Falls at Krista’s Clover Farm, D and R Self Serve and Convenience Ltd., and Glen’s Ultramar; in Botwood at Myrl’s Irving and Convenience, White’s One Stop, and Imperial Variety; and in Grand Falls-Windsor at Hilltop Kwikway, Kelly’s Korner, Centennial Groceteria, Queensway Esso and Jim’s Value Grocer. Six games for $7.
Mental Health Emergency Services Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-737-4668
CHANNEL 1-855-7532560
Crisis Test Line – Text ‘TALK’ to 686868
Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566, text 45645
Bridge the Gapp – Doorways counselling service is available throughout the province. Counselling can be provided via telephone or virtually, as well as through other e-mental health options found on www.bridgethegapp.ca/
Visit cnhanl.ca for more information.
Channal Central Virtual peer support groups
Channal Central offers virtual peer support groups on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 16 and older via Zoom. To register email virtualgroup@ channal.ca.
Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C), Grand Falls-Windsor The Y2C offers program for registered participants ages five to 29 and their families with healthy snacks and academic games, life skills and homework assistance.
While this wave of COVID-19 has cancelled inperson programming right now, staff understands the importance of such programming so they are offering virtual opportunities.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page for information and how to register.
Allied Youth (AY) Post #1017 Grand Falls-Windsor Allied Youth is a youth-lead leadership group for youth Grades 7 to 12. They meet every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Exploits Valley Intermediate in Grand FallsWindsor, unless they are out in the community doing other things. Visit Allied Youth GFW Post #1017 for more information.
Lewisporte Public
Library Programming has returned with story time at 10:30 a.m. and adult program 1 to 3 p.m. Check out their Facebook page for more details.
Library hours:
Monday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. curbside only; 1:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday 1:30-5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1:30-5 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1:30-5 p.m.
Times could change quickly as COVID-19 situation changes. Please call 709-5352519.
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Gander Public Library The Gander Public and Resource library hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-7:50 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Drop off returns to the book drop at any time.
Schedule subject to change with little or no notice.
Please call 651-5354 for curbside and inquiries.
Be sure to check out the Gander Public Library’s Facebook page for all the details. There is so much to explore at your local library.
The Marker Space is reopened. Our Maker Space has tons of cool gadgets and equipment including Bee
Bots, Ozobots, Micro bits, Makey Makeys, Sphero, a 3D Printer, a Cricut and so much more. We have some new and exciting project baskets that contain everything you need to complete a Maker Project. Come by and check it out. Please note: There will be a limit of two individuals or one family bubble permitted in the Maker Space room at a time. Please maintain social distance.
Programming:
Family Storytime for ages one to five (not yet in school) is set to take place Tuesdays at 11 a.m. from March 8 to April 12.
Caregiver Storytime for ages one to five (not yet in school) is set for Wednesdays at 11 a.m. from March 9 to April 13.
Baby Circle Time for zero to 12 months (not yet walking) is set for Thursdays at 11 a.m. from March 17 to April 14.
Pre-registration is required. Limited space available.
Harmsworth Public Library, Grand FallsWindsor
The library has returned to regular full hours as below: Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
We will still be offering Curbside pick-up from Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Schedule subject to change with little or no notice. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
Call 709-489-2303 or 4893507, email grandfallswindsor@nlpl.ca.
Now offering Family Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register please call (709489-3507 or 709-489-2303.
Scouts
Scouts has programming for girls and boys from kindergarten to adult with a mission to develop youth into great adults and responsible citizens by building creativity, leadership, physical fitness, social skills, self-discipline, selfrespect and a deep commitment to service. Scouting is an inclusive organization. All youth are welcome. For more information, visit Scouts.ca
Exploits Valley Community Coalition (Family Resource Centres) Stay n' Play, 451 Main St., Bishop's Falls
Family Moments, 30 Bartle Place 489-8940
Our mission is to involve the community in promoting and supporting the well-being of families. The coalition supports families and the community at large through the provision of Free Family Resource Centre Programs such as playgroups; parenting programs; Healthy Baby Club; cooking programs and so many other services which enhance family stability and promote healthy child development. Join the Facebook page for more information.