Things to know to help shape your week
BOOK AN OVERSIZED WASTE APPOINTMENT
Residents of St. John's can now book a free curbside collection appointment for oversized waste by going to Curbitstjohns.ca/schedules and choosing the oversized tab, use the ‘Curbit St. John’s’ app and choose the oversized tab or call Access St. John’s at 311 or 709-754CITY (2489).
Appointments will be scheduled based on your regular waste collection day: Fridays will be May 6-10, Thursdays will be May 1317, Wednesdays will be May 21-25, Tuesdays will be May 27-31 and Mondays June 3-7.
Place the items at the curb by 8 a.m. on your assigned collection date, and not before 3 p.m. the day before. Oversized waste is: - Maximum size of 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 2.15 m (5 ft x 5 ft x 7 ft)
- Weighs less than 68 kgs (150 lbs)
- Does not fit inside a garbage bag
WESLEY FLIPPER DINNER
The Wesley United Church in downtown St. John's is holding an eat-in Flipper Dinner on Thursday, May 9, although takeouts will be available.
Tickets are $30 and should be paid for and picked up before or on Friday, May 3 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Eat-in dinners will be served at 6 p.m. and takeouts should be picked up between 5 and 5:30 p.m. on May 9.
To order tickets call Marvin at 709-579-7900, Pheobe at 709-726-1689 or the church office at 709-579-3682.
MEMBERS NEEDED
St. John's is seeking expressions of interest from individuals representing Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous individuals, who provide support to and/or advocacy for the urban Indigenous community to serve on the Building Safer Communities Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee is solutions-oriented and provides information and recommendations to the City of St. John’s on the best ways of addressing the root causes of violence and crime.
To apply, fill out the online application form at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ R/3W5GQGG
The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, May 14.
MUDDER'S DAY MARKET
Admiralty House is holding a Mudder's Day Market May 10 and 11, just in time to celebrate mom.
The event runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11 at the Annex, 365 Old Placentia Rd. Admission is by donation of non-perishables or financial donation to the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
Droids are welcome — and humans tolerated — at the May the Fourth With You event on May 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in St. John's on St. Clair Avenue.
Celebrate the most spacey day of the year at an event filled with out-of-this-world entertainment, activities, special guests and shopping.
SPACE-THEMED MAY THE FOURTH
Head to the Johnson Geo Centre on Saturday, May 4 to help blast off for the 2024 season with space and Star Wars-themed crafts and activities, planetarium and stellarium shows, a costume contest, visits from Sci-fi on the Rock, and movies.
At 1 p.m. there will be a special screening of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in the theatre.
Regular Admission applies for the day. Separate tickets are required for the Star Wars movie ($5 +HST per person, and can be purchased at admission).
See the full schedule at https://www.mun.ca/.../ eve.../may-the-fourth-bewith-you.php
RECORD FAIR
The spring 2024 edition of Record Fair NL returns on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. John's Farmers' Market building.
Visitors can browse tens of thousands of LPS in a fun and welcoming environment. For information, email recordfairnl@gmail.com
WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
Join Nature NL at the A.C Hunter Public Library on May 11 for a Migratory Bird Day celebration beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Learn about what it means to be a migratory bird here in our province, and how insects play an important part in a bird's life. Participants will also learn about how to go birdwatching and how you can help protect the bird population here on our island.
This is a family-friendly event, with fun, hands-on activities and games for all ages.
No registration required. Call (709)737-3950 for more info.
INDIGENOUS MAKERS MARKET
Head to the Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios on May 4 to see the work of nine amazing Indigenous entrepreneurs from across tnhedprovince.
From noon to 4 p.m., browse their handmade crafts - jewellery, apparel, pottery, art and more.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Free Comic Book Day is the best day of the year for comic book lovers.
Comics from publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics are given away absolutely free to people at local comic shops.
Founded on the belief that there is a comic for everyone, this is an opportunity to try a new series or pick up a comic for the very first time.
This year, Downtown Comics NL on Duckworth Street is participating, and each attendee can take three free comics each.
The event will run on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature a wide variety of comics.
DOWNHOME EXPO
Head to the 10th annual Downhome Expo May 3-5 at the Mount Pearl Glacier.
Featuring two arenas filled with over 100 vendors, there will also be games, door prizes, a fun zone and a Newfoundland pony will even be on hand.
The event runs on Friday, May 3, from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for 12 and under, five and under are free. Family passes for four people (maximum two adults) are $20.
MAYHEM: DAY OF DESTRUCKTION
Head to the Eastbound International Speedway & Concert Park in Harbour Main on May 25 to participate in Mayhem: Day of Destrucktion, a truck and compact demolition derby and racing with the all-new Bombers racing series.
For the first time at Eastbound Park, demolition derby trucks will enter the ring and throw down for all the truck fans on the East Coast (rain date May 26).
The event will also feature compact divisions and Bomber racing. Bombers are a great way to start racing at Eastbound Speedway with a wide variety of vehicles to choose from. The racetrack will have two obstacles, on the backstretch and the front stretch, where drivers have to go around tractor tire obstacles.
To register your Bomber email bob@eastboundpark. com and for your Derby Car/ Truck please email gbutt71@ hotmail.com.
For tickets, visit www. eastboundpark.com or www. showpass.com
ASTRONOMY DAY AND MUSEUMS DAY
Celebrate both Museums Day and Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the Johnson Geo Centre.
There will be a special family day event where participants can catch a sneak peek at the Geo Centre's new exhibit (opening soon), participate in a mythical creatures scavenger hunt, discover the science involved in making your favourite sci-fi movies, learn from members of the Royal Astronomical Society, and more.
Admission is free.
MUNICIPAL AWARENESS DAY
Head to the Corner Brook Civic Centre studio on Wednesday, May 8 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help celebrate Municipal Awareness Day.
There will be a barbecue, a gift card draw and plenty of information on how the city works, featuring kiosk presentations and outdoor demonstrations with city staff.
Representatives from the fire department, public works, development and planning, water and wastewater, water treatment plant, sustainability, tourism and municipal enforcement will all be on hand.
The event is open to the public who would like to attend, enjoy some barbecue and learn a little about municipal public service.
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY
The Corner Brook Fire Department, Firesmart Canada and the Bay of Islands Search and Rescue will hold a Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Majestic Lawn.
There will be demonstrations of life-saving equipment as well as a barbecue.
Sparky will be on hand for pictures with the kids and folks will have an opportunity to learn about ways they can reduce the risk of a fire in their homes, on their property and in their neighbourhood.
MARITIME MYSTERIES
Neil Burgess will share Maritime Mysteries: Insights from the Shipwreck Preservation Society at the Rooms on May 8 at 7 p.m.
Burgess will share highlights from their recent endeavours, including an overview of the society's involvement in unravelling the mystery of the shipwreck at Cape Ray, tell stories of the Royal Navy submarine HMS P-514 sunk off St. Shott's, and the investigation into the US Navy Hudson bomber crash near Harbour Buffett.
Tickets are $12 plus tax, and free for Rooms members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
MISS ACHIEVEMENT N.L. LEADERSHIP AWARD SHOW
The 2024-2025 Miss Achievement Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership Awards Show promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible achievements of our young leaders. From academic excellence to community service, these remarkable individuals have shown dedication and passion in every endeavour.
Tickets for the event are now on sale at the Holy Heart Theatre Box Office. Call 709579-4424 or visit www.holyhearttheatre.com
ACCESSIBILITY GRANTS
The provincial government announced a call for applications for the 2024-25 Accessibility Grants. Replacing the former Inclusion and Capacity Grants, the Accessibility Grants align with the Accessibility Act to identify, prevent and remove barriers and improve accessibility in the province. Guidelines and applications for the 2024-25 Accessibility Grants are available at https://www.gov. nl.ca/cssd/accessibility-grant/ The deadline for applications for the Accessibility Grants is May 31, 2024. Further to the information available on the department’s website, alternate formats are available upon request by calling tollfree 1-888-729-6279 or emailing Cssdgrantprograms@ gov.nl.ca. Video Relay Service calls are welcome.