Walk a Mile in his Shoes

September 8, 2012

Place : St. John's

Time : 09:30

Details :

The Avalon Prostate Cancer Support Group will sponsor a ‘Walk a Mile in his Shoes’ at the Mundy Pond Trail on September 8. Registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Mews Centre. The Walk begins at 10 a.m. Pledge sheets available from the Canadian Cancer Society.

Taoist Tai Chi Open House

September 8, 2012

Place : Basement of Hindu Temple on Penny Lane.

Time : 10:00

Details :

Taoist Tai Chi Open House on September 8 from 10 – 11.30 a.m.  Basement of Hindu Temple on Penny Lane. All welcome to observe, meet instructors, have tea, register for classes starting week of September 16. Phone 579-5276 for more information.

MUN Botanical Garden’s annual fundraiser

September 8, 2012

Place : St. John's

Time : 10:00

Details :

MUN Botanical Garden’s annual fundraiser, the fall plant sale, will be held on September 8, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. The Botanical Garden is located at 306 Mount Scio Road. All proceeds raised help support the Botanical Garden, a non-profit organization. Plant sale lists will be available the day of the sale. For more information, please call 864-8591 or visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.

The Boreal Poetry Garden

September 8, 2012

Place : Portugal Cove

Time : 14:00

Details :

Join Marlene Creates as she leads a walk with readings of site-specific poems in The Boreal Poetry Garden — six acres of boreal forest where she lives in Portugal Cove on September 8 at 2 p.m. After the walk, we will gather around a bonfire with some refreshments while we enjoy a reading by guest poet Don McKay. Limited to 25 people. Advance registration required. For directions and to register email marlene.creates@nf.sympatico.ca or phone 895-1020. Cost is $20 general, $15 for students, seniors, unwaged (includes refreshments).

The 10th annual Bartlett Lecture

September 8, 2012

Place : Brigus

Time : 19:00

Details :

The 10th annual Bartlett Lecture on September 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Georges’s Heritage Church in Brigus. Pre-Lecture dinner at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by August 31. For tickets and more information call 753-5515.

Cape St. Mary’s Performance Series

September 8, 2012

Place : Cape St. Mary’s

Time : 20:00

Details :

On Saturday, September 8, the Cape St. Mary’s  Performance Series presents writer Paul Bowdring, musicians Danny Mills and Julia Bowdring, and The Atlantic String Quartet at 8 p.m. at the Interpretation Centre at Cape St. Mary’s. For more information visit www.capestmarys.ca

Canine Good Neighbour classes

September 8, 2012

Place : St. John's

Time : 00:00

Details :

CKC-sponsored Canine Good Neighbour classes to be offered September 8-9 and assessment on September 15 by the Newfoundland Athletic Dog Association. Contact Sandy at 834-4871 to register. For more information visit  http://www.nfldathleticdog.com/events/events.html.

Doors Open Days

September 8, 2012

Place : St. John's

Time : 00:00

Details :

On September 8 and 9, seventeen sites around St. John's will be participating in Doors Open Days. The event is a unique opportunity for the citizens and visitors of St. John's to visit sites that have historical, architectural or cultural significance, that they may otherwise pass by every day. Admission is free so take the time and become a tourist in your own city. Visit www.doorsopendays.com, visit the Doors Open Days Facebook page or call 739-7870 for more information.

Yard Sale and Recycling Blitz

September 8, 2012

Place : St. John's

Time : 12:00

Details : Yard Sale and Recycling Blitz this Saturday, September 8th. Drop by 213 Canada Drive between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm this Saturday, September 8th, to check it out. While you're at it, bring along your recyclable beverage containers (including wine, liqour, and beer bottles)!!! All proceeds will go to The Arthritis Society!!