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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Activities 7 p.m. Trivia
Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Battery Café for trivia hosted by St. John's trivia moguls Jack Etchegary and Charlotte Genest. Prizes for each round.
Children Upcoming
Falling for Ducks and Leaves
Kids Club Program for October and November at The Fluvarium. Join us at The Fluvarium to explore the changing season. Together we will find a rainbow of leaves, feed the ducks and look across the marsh for new visitors. This is an outdoor program, so come dressed for the weather. We will finish with a fun fall story. Most Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 12 to Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m. except when other special programs are being offered. Program runs approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission. Ask about our annual family pass. For more information, contact 7543474 or kids@fluvarium.ca.
Classes and Groups 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m. T'ai Chi Chih
Come “awaken the energy within” — relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Wonderful for relieving chronic issues, or for ordinary day-to-day living. Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., from Oct. 2 to Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. for new and returning students. Note: no class Oct. 9. Includes 20 gentle, repetitive movements that help increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 727-7863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
7 p.m.
Cabot Toastmasters
Join us for a fun night out. Drop in to our meeting at Mount Pearl City Hall to meet a friendly group of people and learn about public speaking. For more information, simply Google Cabot Toastmasters.
7:30 p.m. Aikido
Aikido is an effective martial art with an ethical approach: use the aggressor's energy against them without harming them. Get fit and focused while having fun. Fudoshin is a welcoming place for everyone. It is a non-profit with low monthly membership fee. Scholarships available. Visit www.2017.fudoshinaikikai.ca.
Shopping 4:30 p.m. International Bazaar
Every Wednesday from 4:30-9 p.m. visit the St. John's Community Market for local and international food and crafts, fair-trade coffee and tea, 50-50 draws, raffle prizes and card games. Admission by donation to We Care Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Art 5 p.m. Site Specific – Opening Reception
Opening reception for new and beautifully rendered new works by David Baltzer at Red Ochre Gallery from 5-8 p.m. The exhibition, Site Specific, will show from Oct. 10 to Nov. 2 at the Red Ochre Gallery, 96 Duckworth St. Gallery hours are 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. This mid-career artist is continuing to gain much attention and recognition. Purchases made during the opening reception will receive a 10 per cent discount.
Classes and groups 1:30 p.m., 7 p.m. T'ai Chi Chih
Come “awaken the energy within” – relax! More wellness, more energy, more joy! Wonderful for relieving chronic issues or for ordinary day-to-day living. Weekly classes with Sheila Leonard at The Lantern, 35 Barnes Rd., Oct. 3 to Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m. for returning students. Note: no class Oct. 10. Refining our practice of the 20 gentle, repetitive movements, helping further increase the flow of our natural energy. Call 7277863 or visit www.sheilaleonard.ca.
Live music 7 p.m.
Open Mic with Matthew Hornell
At the Peter Easton every Thursday from 7-10 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Melodious Thunk
Onstage at the D.F. Cook Recital Hall: the MUN Wind Ensemble invites the Royal Newfoundland Regiment band for a shared concert, featuring David Biedenbender's Melodious Thunk and works by Eric Whitacre, Michael Sweeney and Peter Meechan.
10:30 p.m. The Uglysticks
Performing at Shamrock City on Water Street.