BULLETINS

On Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m., Marlene Creates will hold an open mic at The Boreal Poetry Garden in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s as one of more than 800 events taking place in 115 countries around the world for 100 Thousand Poets and Musicians for Change: www.100tpc.org. You are invited to contribute up to five minutes of poetry, music, song, or storytelling in celebration of the environment. You can present it at a spot of your choice on a walk around The Boreal Poetry Garden — a six-acre patch of boreal forest — among the trees or along the Blast Hole Pond River, or when everyone is seated back in the garage. There will be a bonfire, marshmallows and something with which to toast the natural world. Donations will be collected for the Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre. RSVP if you’d like to participate; marlene.creates@nf.sympatico.ca.

The 23rd annual Festival of New Dance will take place Oct. 8-13. Welcome to a week of moving experiences. Shows-workshops-coffee & post show talks-curtain risers-popups. Throughout the week, there will be pop-up performances (on Signal Hill, no less!), coffeehouse chats with local and international artists, a full slate of fantastic workshops and more. Check out www.festivalofnewdance.ca for regular updates, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ndanceworks.

The Colony of Avalon in Ferryland is open through Oct. 4. The unique history of the Colony of Avalon is brought to life for visitors through guided tours and demonstrations of life in the 17th century. For more information about the Colony of Avalon, and updates on discoveries, visit the website www.colonyofavalon.ca or www.facebook.com/ColonyOfAvalon. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Coastal Sounds is seeking fellow music lovers to join its ranks. Anyone who has an interest in singing is welcome. Rehearsal venue TBA. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, contact info@coastalsounds.ca or visit www.coastalsounds.ca.