Things to do this weekend
• ChoirFest Sing at St. Mary’s the Virgin Church, Craigmillar Avenue. On Saturday, Oct. 3, worldrenowned choral specialists Patrick Freer, Julia Davids and Cathy Benedict will deliver a fullday workshop for both adult singers and youth singers using rehearsals to foster vocal skill development and encourage healthy vocal technique in a group setting. The project will bring together local/provincial singers and choirs to prepare repertoire for a massed choir performance. Online Registration: http://bit.ly/1TSAuFV. For more information, visit www.singingnetwork.ca.
• In case you missed the first day last Saturday, VOWR will hold Day 2 of its annual Radiothon Saturday, Oct. 3 from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. VOWR volunteers will be on the air requesting financial pledges, with the proceeds going towards purchasing and upgrading broadcasting equipment. Pledges can be made by calling 579-9233 or 579-7885. Donations can be mailed to VOWR (P.O. Box 26006, St. John’s, NL, A1E 0A5); left at the drop box at the studio on Patrick Street; or made via PayPal on the VOWR website (vowr.org). If you are in the area of the station on Patrick Street on Saturday, drop by with your donation and have a coffee on us.
• Join friendly local volunteers from NAACAP and Nature NL for a morning spent beautifying Leary’s Brook in St. John’s. The cleanup will take place Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9-11 a.m. Meet at the corner of Oxen Pond Road and Baird Place; all materials, snacks and prizes will be provided. Fresh air, a bit of exercise and the chance to get outside into a beautiful natural spot — what better way to start your weekend? Visit http://shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/event/ fall2015/learys-brook-health-science
• St. Thomas’ Church Fall Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. in Canon Wood Hall, 8 Military Rd. Morning coffee and eat-in hot roast beef luncheons will be served. Luncheon tickets are available by calling 754-0151. Lots of great goods — homemade fudge, children’s clothes and toys, including clothes for 18” dolls, handmade kitchen items, baked goods, preserves, plants, jewelry, books, novelty items, surprise table and handmade knitted striped socks, caps, mittens, sweaters and more.
• Memorial University’s school of music is hosting a festival for woodwinds Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the M.O. Morgan Music Building. Woodwind players of all ages and levels are invited to join in for a day full of activities. For more information and to register, go to www.mun.ca/music/windfest.
• Hilda Morrow and Steve Bartlett will sign copies of their book, “First in Line: The Incredible Life of Leonard Stick,” Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Costco on Stavanger Drive and from 3:305:30 p.m. at Chapters on Kenmount Road.
• The annual blessing of the animals service will be held at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. All animals, and their owners, are welcome. For information, go to www.stjohnsanglicancathedral.or g.
• The Landfall Trust presents “Take Note: Readings and Songs by Claire Wilkshire and the Francophone Association choir, La rose des vents” at St. Georges Heritage Church, Brigus Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. No charge; everyone welcome.
• Saint Michael and All Angels Men’s Association are having a flipper or pork dinner ($20) with blueberry pudding for dessert Oct. 3 at their parish hall on Kiwanis Street at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call 579-8279. Call early, as tickets are limited.
• Gala Concert Under the Dome and reception with Paul Bendzsa, Oliver Dingwell, Alanna Fraize, Ron Hutton, John Moyse, Katie Sullivan, Kristina Szutor, Nina Weber, Theo Weber, Patricia Young and Francesca Swann on Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. at Cochrane Street United Church. For tickets, call 754-2532 or 722-3023. Tickets are also available at Fred’s Records.
• The 30 Plus Singles Club is having a singles dance Oct. 3 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Blackmarsh Road, at 9:30 p.m. No jeans. Tickets available at the door. Members $5, non-members $9. For more information about the club, call 722-3060 or visit www.30plussinglesclub.ca
Sunday, October 4
• The 2015 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-CIBC Run for the Cure takes place Sunday, Oct. 4 at Royal Canadian Legion, 930 The Boulevard. The final registration is 8:30 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. • Gospel night at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Upper Gullies, is Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Music by St. Peter’s Fellowship Band. • “Rock of Ages” is the explosive production built around the famous glam bands and their greatest hits of the 1980s. We are looking for rock and rollers, singers, dancers and musicians. Tada! Events, known for shows like “Chicago,” “Evita” and “Divas” will hold auditions for “Rock of Ages” at the Arts and Culture Centre Oct. 4. For an audition, contact jean@tadaentertainment.com.