What’s happening in your community
The Central Wire community calendar is a place for nonprofit 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 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.
BAKED BEAN SUPPER
Memorial United Church. May 5. Eat in 4:30-6 p.m. or take out 12-5 p.m. Music by UC5 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available from the church office at 489-6151.
YARD SALE
The Ukraine/Haiti Orphans yard sale. June 3 at Windsor Pentecostal Complex (WPC), Grand Falls-Windsor. Beginning May 10, trailer drop off site will be WPC parking lot, 97 King St. Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays 2-4 p.m. For pick up, call 486-5334. No clothes, encyclopaedias/text books, refrigerators, TVs or computer equipment. Funds will help with war needs in Ukraine and food in Haiti.
JANEWAY FUNDRAISER
The Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club is holding a barbecue, craft and bake sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 13, at 136 Main St., Grand Falls-Windsor. All proceeds will be donated to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation. $20 a table. Register and secure a spot by contacting Ada at 486-6634 or adabuffett_8@hotmail.com
MOTHER'S DAY DESSERT TEA
ACW of Holy Trinity, Grand Falls Windsor. May 13 at 2 p.m. in the E.M. Bishop Hall. Musical entertainment and prize draws. Tickets $10 are available from members of the ACW or by contacting Dolly Hart at 489-9364 or Thelma Stockley at 489-6945.
NORRIS ARM HERITAGE & ARTS CENTRE
May 13 Mother's Day Dinner and Show with Nodda Sonata. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner served 7 p.m.
May 25 Salvation Army Red Shield Gospel Concert, 7 p.m.
May 26 Trivia Night. Registration 7 p.m.
May 27 Open Mic. 7 p.m. Contact the Norris Arm Heritage & Arts Centre for further information.
ASSOCIATION FOR NEW CANADIANS
Chess and chat every Sunday at 10 a.m. at The Third Place Café. Come meet new or existing friends for chess.
LEWISPORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Learn to Speak Spanish adult program at the Lewisporte Public Library takes place Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. It's a beginner program and patrons are welcome to join.
Family Story Time is Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts and more.
Are you a part of a knitting/ crafting circle? We want to hear from you. Call Katherine at 699-5772 or email kmolloy@ nlpl.ca to inquire.
HIKE FOR HOSPICE 2023
A family-friendly event that raises funds for Lionel Kelland Hospice. Hike, bike, walk, wheel, kayak, run, do yoga or simply be active during the week of June 3 to 10. Choose your own distance or duration. We also encourage teams to come together with other supporters on Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. for a community hike at the Exploits Nordic Ski Trails in Grand Falls-Windsor. Visit https://www.canadahelps. org/en/charities/killick-hospice-care-inc/p2p/hikeforhospice2023/
GANDER ELKS LODGE CHASE THE ACE
2 Caldwell St. Every Saturday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Draw to take place at 4:15 p.m. and the winner must be present to try for their chance to draw the ace.
PRIDE GRAND FALLSWINDSOR
Voluntary, not-for-profit organization with an aim to provide an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate and advocate for the culture, heritage, diversity and rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people. New members are always welcome. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @gfwpride
PFLAG GFW
Chapter of Pflag Canada and is a resource, support and education network for 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, as well as their families and friends. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@pflaggfw), email them at grandfallswindsornl@ pflagcanada.ca or call 1-888-530-6777 (ext.584)
PARENTS OF TRANS, TWOSPIRIT & GENDER DIVERSE KIDS – CENTRAL NL
Confidential support group for parents of transgender, twospirit and gender diverse children, youth & adults. For more information, email parentsoftranskidscentralnl@gmail.com, call or text 486-9300 or visit Facebook @ parentsoftranskidsnl.
GANDER BRANCH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Monthly meetings are first Monday of the month at the Arts and Culture Centre except when it's a holiday the meeting is then held the following Monday. New members welcome. Call 256-3073.
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR HERITAGE SOCIETY
The collection of the Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society includes documents, artifacts and photographs related to the history of the mill, the town and its people. 10 Mill Rd.
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 489-6903 or email gfwheritagesociety@gmail.com.
FIRE DEPARTMENT TV BINGO
Rogers Cable 9 and Valley Radio 94.5 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays with five $100 prizes and a $1,000 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 White's One Stop and Imperial Variety; and in Grand Falls-Windsor at Hilltop Kwikway, Kelly's Korner, Centennial Groceteria, Queensway Esso, Jim's Value Grocer and Riverside Convenience. Six games for $7.
GANDER ELKS LODGE #310 BINGO
Every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 8 p.m. 17 Beaumont Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, begins at 8 p.m. on Fridays.
GANDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Monday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-4:50 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 a.m.7:50 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Sunday: Closed
LEWISPORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Monday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday 1:30-5 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.
Saturday- Sunday: Closed
BISHOP’S FALLS PUBLIC
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed
HARMSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, GRAND FALLSWINDSOR
Monday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Tue/ Wed/Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visit their Facebook page for updates. 489
2303 or 489-3507, email grandfallswindsor@ nlpl.ca.