What’s happening this week
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Activities
9:45 a.m. Historical walking tour
Back by popular demand, it’s the last historical walking tour of the season with Boyle Tours’ “Where Once They Stood” — learn about history and culture on this twokilometre walk with 12 stops. Meet at the Sheraton Hotel. Space is limited, so book now. For more information, visit boyletours.com.
10 a.m.
Day Trip to Butter Pot
Join Nature Newfoundland and Labrador on a group trip to Butter Pot Provincial Park, led by president Douglas Ballam. Just a short distance from St. John’s, Butter Pot Park offers a scenic, post-glacial landscape with 230 species of plants and over 200 species of birds. We will take a round-trip charter bus departing 10 a.m. at The Fluvarium and returning at 1:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided. Cost $15 for Naturenl members, $20 for non-members. RSVP and/or e-transfer to nicholas. robert.white@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Doors Open
Doors Open is a unique opportunity for the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador to celebrate our built heritage through the exploration of our historic architectural gems. Buildings that are normally closed to the public, or charge an entrance fee, welcome visitors to look around for free. Visit sites ranging from the Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club to the Railway Coastal Museum and many more. Full details about the sites and their opening hours are available at www.historictrust.ca/ doorsopen.
Farm Field Day
You’re invited to the St. John’s Research and Development Centre’s open house today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us at 308 Brookfield Rd. for a day of fun activities for the whole family. You can take a wagon tour of our research plots, see agricultural exhibits, and more. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.agr.gc.ca/events.
1 p.m.
Beagle Paws’ 15th Anniversary
Come celebrate Beagle Paws’ 15th anniversary of saving lives at this reunion and dog walk. There’ll be dog games, a bouncy castle, dog costume contest, cake for dogs and humans. Pledges of $15 are encouraged for our 15th anniversary. Bring your beagles and dogs of all shapes and sizes. Family fun at Bob Whalen Field in Bowring Park from 1-3 p.m.
Art
3 p.m. Opening reception
An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art, 6 Clift’s-baird’s Cove, for Malin Enström’s “berg” and Anita Singh’s “Habitats.” Both exhibitions will run until Oct. 7. To English speakers, “berg” is a nickname for those huge chunks of ice that drift past Newfoundland and Labrador every spring. In its original Nordic context, berg means mountain and bedrock, lending the connotation of massive scale borrowed by ice mountains or icebergs. In this work, Enström explores ideas of scale in the natural world, the cumulative magnitude of innumerable bits of disintegration of humongous mountains of ice and rock. Singh’s “Habitats” is an exhibition of recent artworks that are inspired by her interest in
the natural world on a microscopic scale. The work incorporates printmaking, encaustic painting and a ceramic installation with a video component.
Ongoing
30 Eastport Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition
Literary arts, photography and visual arts entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28. Literary arts include poetry and short stories. Visual arts include paintings and drawings. The exhibition runs from Oct. 4-8 at the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre. Cash awards for first, second and third place. For more information, visit www.beachesheritagecentre.ca.
Food Drive
10 a.m.
Merb’ys Help Bridge the Gap
This can be a tough time of the year, with many across the province feeling the pinch. The Newfoundland & Labrador Beard & Moustache Club (NLBMC), Colemans Supermarkets and Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre want to help make sure all in our community are happy, healthy and certainly not hungry. Merb’ys will greet customers at Colemans Supermarkets in St. John’s and Mount Pearl between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., asking them to consider picking up a couple of items while doing their grocery shopping and donate to us when they leave.
Groups
11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous
Regular one-hour meeting at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Place. For more information, call 738-1742.
Health
8:30 a.m. Ovarian Cancer Exposed
The public is invited to attend the second annual symposium on ovarian cancer at Memorial University. The one-day event is held by the Ovarian Cancer Research and Education Committee in partnership with Memorial University’s faculty of medicine. The symposium features presentations on topics such as how to recognize the symptoms of ovarian cancer, understanding and coping with the disease, and genetic research and testing taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador. Register online at www.med.mun.ca/exposium2018.
Live Music
6:30 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
8 p.m. Junction Road
Performing from 8-11 p.m. at Marine Park in Pouch Cove, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park for an endof-summer concert.
11 p.m.
Dave White and Carl Peters
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Tony Miller
Performing at the Trip Inn Lounge.
Safety
10:30 a.m. Kids In Safe Seats
Avalon Ford is hosting a Kids In Safe Seats demonstration at its St. John’s location. Bethann from Kids In Safe Seats NL will talk about the proper way to install child seats in some common vehicles such as trucks and SUVS.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Activities
8 a.m. Morning Bird Walks
Take a guided walk on the Memorial University Botanical Garden’s nature trails with a Friend of the Garden volunteer and learn about Newfoundland birds. Meet in the parking lot across the road from the main gate. The group leaves promptly on time, so be there a few minutes early. Binoculars are helpful, and comfortable footwear is essential. Walks usually last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Newcomers are welcome. This program is offered by volunteers. Check if the program is going ahead by calling the garden the day before the program at 864-8590 (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.). There is no fee to go on this guided walk.
10 a.m.
Art in the Garden
The 2018 “Art in the Garden” exhibition is on at MUN Botanical Garden, showcasing 22 artists. Exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 14.
1 p.m.
Doors Open Walking Tour
Join Grant Genova and Susan Stephen for a walking tour of St. John’s architecture and urban design, from Georgestown to the harbour. Meet at Georgestown Café, 73 Hayward Ave., at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www. historictrust.ca/ doorsopen.
Upcoming Mick Foley
Mick Foley, professional wrestling’s hardcore legend, brings his 20 Years of Hell tour to the CLB Armoury on Thursday, Sept. 20. Kids welcome. General admission tickets are $30, VIP tickets are $70 plus applicable surcharges. Doors open for VIP ticket-holders at 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. for general admission. Tickets available at etixnow.com or at participating Orange Stores.
Fundraiser
10 a.m. Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run in Mount Pearl will start at Mount Pearl Senior High School. The accessible route goes through Power’s Pond for a distance of five kilometres. Registration can be done online at https://fundraise.-terryfox.org/ mountpearl or in person at 10 a.m. The run starts at 10:30 a.m.
Live Music
3 p.m.
Darrin Feehan and Ian Crewe
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Less Violence, More Violins
The Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council presents the concert, “Less Violence, More Violins” from 3-5 p.m., organized by Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) violinist Jennifer Johnson. The concert will be held at the Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available at Fred’s Records and O’brien’s Music, or online at www.riac.ca/contribute. Joining Jennifer on this year’s program are cellist Nathan Cook, pianist Jenny Griffioen and fellow NSO violinists Carole Bestvater and Lauren Smee. Special guest is 11-year-old Sydney Chislett, playing “The Swan” on cello.
7 p.m. Dave Whitty
Performing at Green Sleeves.
11 p.m. Dave White
Performing at Green Sleeves.
Movie
7 p.m.
Paul. Apostle of Christ
The movie “Paul. Apostle of Christ” was released last spring but was not shown in St. John’s, but you can see it at St. Pius X Church on Smithville Crescent. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR Guest Interview
Barbara De Land speaks with guest Lynnann Winsor, deputy city manager of public works in St John’s. Winsor is a master’s degree trained civil engineer who is in charge of a 300- to 400-person department, depending on the season, which deals with the day-to-day challenges of a very old, hilly city with extremely variable temperatures and precipitation, such as city snowand ice-clearing, pothole filling, road maintenance, water treatment plants, parks and others. Tune in at 800 AM, online at vowr. org, and cable radio Rogers 945 or Bell Aliant 756.
Workshop
Upcoming Healthy Home Workshop
Yorabode, a home design, management and product company is launching a workshop series which
connects homeowners with expert advice and helpful resources. A fun night out, each workshop has useful information and tasty treats, and connects you with a community and resources. The second workshop is happening at the Cochrane Centre on Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. In this workshop, Emily Campbell, designer/maker and April Miller, professional organizer, will talk about daylight, clutter, air quality, toxins, organization and a home that reflects your personality. The workshop will be interactive and include hands-on activities. Tickets are $24 and include snacks, fizzy water and a resource package sent to you after the workshop. For tickets and more information, visit yorabode. ca or email yorabode@gmail.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Art
10 a.m.
Art in the Garden
The 2018 “Art in the Garden” exhibition is on at MUN Botanical Garden, showcasing 22 artists. Exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 14.
1 p.m. Intermediate painting classes
The St. John’s Retired Citizens Association offers intermediate painting classes at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday from 1-2:20 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per session. Elizabeth Dillon is an enthusiastic artist and instructor. Come along and bring your friends.
2:30 p.m. Beginners’ painting classes
The St. John’s Retired Citizens Association offers beginners’ painting classes at 10 Bennett Ave. every Monday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person per session. Artist Elizabeth Dillon is the instructor.
Ongoing Community Arts Program
Artsnl is accepting applications for its Community Arts Program to support projects by community based non-profit arts organizations and groups. Application deadline: Monday, Oct. 1 (projects must start on/after Dec. 1). Contact Artsnl for details: The Newman Building, 1 Springdale St., St. John’s, 726-2212 or toll-free 1-866726-2212 (N.L. only), or visit http:// www.nlac.ca/grants/cap.htm for info and video, and to apply.
Upcoming
Arts Northeast – Hello Fall
An art exhibition and sale of original works at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 411 Stavanger Dr., coming up on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. No tax. Everyone is welcome. Artists Brenda Rowe, Michelle Whitten Lacour, Dora Cooper, Pat Hayden Ryan and Joan Roberts will be present. Visa and Mastercard accepted.