GENERAL LISTINGS

Today, February 14

• Theatre Newfoundland Labrador presents its annual Winter Carnival dinner theatre for kids — “Leif the Unlucky” on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. There are two shows — at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. with pizza from Louis Gee’s Pizza. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale until Feb. 14. Please call Cynthia 639-7238 to book.

• On Thursday, Feb. 14 people in the St. John’s area will join with activists around the world for One Billion Rising, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising — St. John’s, goes ahead at the Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Clare Avenue, from 4-10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. Everyone is welcome, admission is free, the building is wheelchair accessible. Two visual language interpreters will be there for the night — as well. For more information, visit Facebook: One Billion Rising — St. John’s. We are looking for volunteers. If you would like to be one please email: asedlickas@nape.nf.ca or call 728-2168.

Friday, February 15

• Valentine’s Day party at Theatre Centre communautaire des Grands-Vents, 65 Ridge Rd., St. John’s on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. For more information: 726-4900, www.acfsj.ca.

• Memorial Ambassador is a competitive volunteer program at Memorial University that allows successful students to get involved on and off campus by attending events such as affinity dinners and presidential awards ceremonies. The students also participate in useful training sessions on topics like networking. The application deadline is Feb. 15. For more information on the program, email answers@mun.ca or visit the Answers front desk in the University Centre, room 3005.

Sunday, February 17

• The 50th Anniversary Committee is celebrating our parish schools, St. Pius X Girl’s and Boy’s Schools, on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. The celebratory service will open in the St. Pius X Church followed by a reception and open house in the Parish Hall and the elementary school from 2:30-4 p.m. Past administrators, faculty, staff, students and friends of both schools are invited to join us for this event. Come and celebrate, meet old friends, share memories and reminisce about the good old days. There will be a display of photos and memorabilia from both schools. For more information or if you have photos you would like to share contact the parish office at 754-0170 or email: stpiusx@nl.rogers.com.

Tuesday, February 19

• Ciné-franco: The Artist (Drama-France-2011) on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Theatre Centre communautaire des Grands-Vents, 65 Ridge Rd. Free for members upon presentation of the membership cards ($2 for non-members). For more info: 726-4900, www.acfsj.ca.

• Knights of Columbus, Council 7405, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the meeting room of Mary Queen of Peace church on Torbay Road. Special Rosary in the chapel begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the meeting. All Brother Knights are reminded to bring their current membership card.

Wednesday, February 20

• The St. John’s Women’s Centre presents an afternoon of important discussion on violence in women’s lives today on Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Marguerite’s Place, 170 Cashin Ave. Extension. A short 15 minute film “One Hit Leads To Another” will be viewed followed by a panel discussion made up of knowledgeable women that include; Connie Pike from the Coalition Against Violence Avalon East, Natasha Bader, St. John’s Women’s Centre, Alisha Cox, Planned Parenthood and others with some inspiring stories of courage and determination. Event is free but please call 753-0220 to register.

Thursday, February 21

• De-Constructing Anger with facilitator Lito Libres, M.A. (Couns. Psych) on Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Teresa’s Church. All are Welcome. For more information or to register visit www.rcsj.org for online registration or call Sister Loretta at 579-0168, or email flb@nf.aibn.com.

Upcoming

• Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? A caregiver cares for a person whose abilities are restricted due to illness, disability, accident, medical condition or aging. Information sessions for caregivers will be held in Mount Pearl (Feb. 22) and St. John’s (Feb. 28) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about: information, self care, resources, community and government services. Refreshments and lunch served. Funding for respite care and transportation is available. The sessions are free. For details and to register, phone Paula Lancaster at the Provincial Caregiver Out of Isolation Office, 726-2370.

• Clarke’s Beach United Church will hold a Macaroni and Cheese and Bean supper in the church hall on Feb. 22. Take out from 4-5 p.m. Eat in at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

• Chase away your winter blues with the sizzling tastes of Mexico at the Anna Templeton Centre’s fundraising dinner on Feb. 22. Their friends from Mexico will be cooking up a fiesta with flavours guaranteed to spice up your winter chills. Get your dinner tickets in advance by calling 739-7623 and reserve with a credit card or go to the Centre’s website annatempletoncentre.com.

• Family Life Bureau Couples Valentine’s movie night “Fireproof ” on Feb. 22 from 7-9:30 p.m. For more information or to register visit www.rcsj.org for online registration or call Sister Loretta Walsh at 579-0168, or email flb@nf.aibn.com.

• Cowan Heights United Church Membership and Spirit Of Newfoundland are having dinner and a show: “Go Duet Yourself ” with duets such as “Islands in the Stream” and “I Had the Time of My Life” featuring Peter Halley, Shelly Neville and other well known artists from Newfoundland on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the former Masonic Temple on Cathedral Street. Spirit of Newfoundland is kindly donating their time to what is our major fundraiser for the year. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. We will also be having a silent auction. Tickets are $75 per person with a $25 receipt per ticket. Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 22. For tickets phone Sharon at 745-4074 or the church office at 745-2871.

• Positive Thinkers breakfast on Feb. 23 at Bally Haly, Logy Bay Road from 9-11 a.m. Guest speaker: Dr. Craig Stone-Dirty Hands … Can’t Be Happy Without Them. To reserve your seat email positivethinkersclub.ca.

• Heavenly Creatures’ Winter flea market will be held at The Curling Club (aka The Re/Max Centre), 135 Mayor Ave. on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We hope you can come out to support our cause. All money raised goes towards veterinary bills and supplies for the animals in our care. We are seeking donations of used items. We’ll be at The Curling Club (upper level) the day before the flea market, Friday, Feb. 22 from 12-8 p.m. for the donation drop-off. If you have furniture or other items that you need picked up, please let us know by calling 739-0077 or emailing info@heavenlycreatures.ca. We’ll take everything except clothes, old computer monitors and VCRs.

• All Saints Parish of C.B.S. will be having a flea market on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the All Saints Parish Hall. To rent a table call Barb Tilley 834-4795. Soup/sandwiches and moose burgers will be served throughout the day. All proceeds are going toward our church renovation project.

• Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 024 will be hosting a fundraising dance in aid of The Children’s Wish Foundation (Twist Your Wrist Motorcycle Ride). This event will be held at The Knights of Columbus 49 St. Clare Ave., on Feb. 23. The cost to attend will be $10 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation to grant the most heartfelt wish of children in our province living with a life-threatening illness.To purchase tickets call Wayne Byrne at 685-5893, Robert Chafe at 727-9379 or Gerard Bursey at 746-3861.

• College of the North Atlantic junior culinary team fundraiser, all you can eat brunch buffet on Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Prince Phillip Drive Campus Cafeteria. Cost $20 per person. We will only be selling 150 tickets. For tickets please contact roger.andrews@cna.nl.ca.

• Animal Tracks at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. ongoing to Feb. 24. Every footprint tells a story … what stories are being told around the Fluvarium this winter? Help us find out what critters might be hiding in the woods and explore some mysterious tracking stories.

• Bluegrass and old-time country music jam session at the Bay Roberts Lions Club on Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. Come by and hear some great songs and music performed by great musicians. Doors open at 1 p.m.

• The Nickel will be hosting a swanky Oscar Viewing Party in the Underbelly at Yellowbelly Brewery and Public House starting at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24. Come watch the Oscars in style on the big screen with delicious food, drinks and even more prizes. The Nickel will be selling tickets on an incredible door prize — a locally themed Oscar swag bag filled with incredible goodies from all your favourite local businesses — Moksha Yoga St. John’s, Melanie Jacqueline Clothing Design, Model Citizens, Post Espresso, Terry Rice Photography, Sugar Mamas Cupcakes, Velvet Snow Accessories and so much more. The catch? You have to be at the party to claim your prize. Buy your tickets now and join us Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. at The Underbelly for all the fun.

• Women’s Centre new Let’s Talk Series starting Feb. 25 to April 8. Let’s Talk Series will cover a variety of topic areas. You can sign up for a single session or all six. We have transportation and childcare funds available, call 753-0220 to register or to speak with Sheila or Pennie for more information. All sessions are free however registration is required.

• February meeting of the NL Family History Society on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Hampton Hall, Marine Institute. A Soldier or Sailor in the Family: Getting into the Primary Evidence, presented by Valerie Burton and Mark Humphries.

• Time to get out in the cold — to stitch in the warmth of friends. The February Guild of Embroiderers meeting is on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Hall — 260 Waterford Bridge Rd. Free to first time visitors.

• 2013 World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Seventh-day Adventist Church, 30 Aldershot St. An ecumenical celebration for all city churches. The theme this year is “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me.” All are welcome to attend.

• A charity comedy event sponsored by The Rotary Club of St. John’s East — ROTFL — Rolling on the Floor Laughing on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bella Vista, Torbay Road. For ticket information contact Chris Roos at croos@ynortheastavalon.com.

• The second annual Mid Winter Bivver, Newfoundland’s premier snowmobile and culinary festival, is happening in the Exploits Valley from March 1-3. This exciting festival features food prepared by award winning chef Roary MacPherson and the Senior Newfoundland Culinary Team, a snowmobile trail ride with gourmet lunch, five-course dinner and wine pairing, a night ride with star gazing, demo rides and much, much more. Tickets are on sale now. Get yours at www.MidWinterBivver.com or call 1-877-990-6624.

• Family Life Bureau — Making Friends With Yourself (weekend seminar) from March 1-3. For more information or to register visit www.rcsj.org for on line registration or call Sister Loretta Walsh at 579-0168, or email flb@nf.aibn.com.

• “Wake Up!” at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. starting March 2 and continuing until the end of March. The winter is coming to an end and we can just start to see nature getting reading for spring. But who is waking up, who is still asleep? Who is building nests? Who is hunting again? Let’s discover who is getting up and on the move despite the snow.

• All Saints Parish Ways and Means Committee are holding a skit night on March 2 starting at 7:30 p.m. These skits will be performed by the Topsail S.U.F. Players and Friends, music intervals between skits will be performed by Saints Alive Band. Tickets are $8 single and can be purchased at the door. • The Whitbourne Lions Club is hosting its monthly Sunday afternoon of fun and fabulous old-time country music on March 3 at the Lions Club in Whitbourne. The doors open at 1 p.m. and the excitement starts at 2 p.m. Join the other performers at the open-mike or bring your instrument and play along or just tap your feet to that great old-country beat.

• All Saints Ways and Means Committee are having an Easter raffle at All Saints Parish Hall, on March 8 starting at 7 p.m. Come along and bring a friend. For more information call Sandra at 834-4627.

• The 2012 Rhonda Payne Theatre Award will be presented following the Grenfell Theatre Program’s presentation of Peter McGuinty (an adaptation of “Peer Gynt”), which takes place Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre (Grenfell Campus, University Drive — Corner Brook). The award honours the memory of actor, writer and director Rhonda Payne. It assists women theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador who are struggling to achieve their goals as actors or writers and comes with a $500 cash prize. For more information contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council 726-2212, nlacmail@nlac.ca, www.nlac.ca.

• 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 be holding a daylong tutor-training workshop on Saturday, March 9. Call Tom Dawe for details at 738-3975.

• Mary Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance on March 9 at St. Pius X Parish Hall on Smithville Crescent beginning at 6:30 p.m. Hot roast beef dinner and dessert. Silent auction, entertainment, door prize and dance. Tickets $15 each and available from Jim Ford at 738-0308, John Walsh at 726-6729 and Annetta Power at 579-0112 and from MQP parish office at 726-9924.

• Alcoholic Anonymous spring convention with Al-Anon participation on March 15-17 at The Comfort Inn, 106 Airport Rd. Starts Friday at 8 p.m. Open to the public.