ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Friday, October 25
Classes and Groups
10:30 a.m.
Beginner Bridge lessons
Beginner bridge lessons take place at St. John's Retired Citizens’ Association, 10 Bennett Ave., on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Contact Reg Kingsley for more information: [email protected].
Environment
6:45 p.m.
The Road to Zero Waste in Newfoundland
This accessible dialogue hosted by Zero Waste Canada – NL Chapter and Memorial University is open to all who make waste, and wish to learn about what individuals, government, nonprofits, and academia are already doing to reduce waste in our province. With representatives from all these sectors, we'll discuss how we can work together to overcome the challenges, and take advantage of the opportunities, to reduce waste even further. After the event, we'll produce a series of reports for the wider community describing new ways of engaging with zero waste in our province.
Food
5 p.m.
Trucktober
Mobile Vendors Association of Newfoundland presents Trucktober – Fridays in October from 5-9 p.m. at the St. John’s Lions Club, 102 Bonaventure Ave. Food trucks, indoor vendors, cash bar and DJ. 19+.
Live music
7 p.m.
NSO Hallowe’en Spooktacular
It is the spookiest night of the year as the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents its first ever Hallowe’en Spooktacular. A perfect night for the whole family. Featuring music from Harry Potter, classic Hallowe’en movies and other spooky tunes. It will be a night to remember, with costumes, fun and games, and amazing music. The Hallowe’en Spooktacular takes place at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre. Tickets ($55/50) are available at the box office (729-3900) and online.
7:30 p.m.
Open mic
Open mic at St. John's Retired Citizens’ Association, 10 Bennett Ave., continues on the last Friday of each month. Admission is $5 at the door. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Canteen service. Open to the public. Everyone welcome.
10 p.m.
The Motorleague
Also introducing Wastecase, with friends Uneeda, performing at The Ship.
10:30 p.m.
Quidi Vidi Dirt Band
Performing at the Martini Bar. No cover. Happy hour until 11 p.m.
Seniors
Ongoing
Affordable apartments
Wesley United Church is now accepting applications for seniors affordable apartments. Application form packages are available at Metro Property Management. Call Erin O’Reilly at 237-5804 or email [email protected], or visit 1 Centennial St., Suite 107, Mount Pearl. Also available at Wesley United Church office (579-3682). Applications must be filled out in their entirety to be considered for the random draw for successful tenants. All applications must be submitted to Metro Property Management by Nov. 30 to be considered.
Social
7:30 p.m.
Halloween Costume Party
Put on your best Halloween costume and join Sci-Fi on the Rock at The Rooms to celebrate all that’s scary, sparkly or geeky. Enjoy a creepy cocktail and listen to some spooky music while visiting the temporary display Fantastical Threads: Costumes at The Rooms. Chat with the talented designers about their creations, ranging from queens to robots. Then let them judge you at our costume contest, and hope you go home with a prize. Check out some of our exciting activities, such as a “wilderness” quest, Newfoundland sci-fi trivia, retro Nintendo games, and steampunk brooch and journal making, and watch the 1994 film “Anchor Zone,” starring Nicole Stoffman and Mark Critch, which takes place “In the far future of 2010” and “Newfoundland is in ruins and the evil Wondracorp rules the land with an iron fist.” For tickets, visit events.therooms.ca.
Saturday, October 26
Classes and groups
11 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous
Support group regular meeting held every Saturday from 11 to noon at the Carnell Building, 13-15 Pippy Pl.
Family
6 p.m.
Halloween Fun
Looking for something fun to do with your kids or grandkids? We invite you to join us at our parish hall at 20 Rectory Rd. in Topsail from 6-8 p.m. for a fun evening. Bring along a pumpkin to carve, and wear a costume. We will have a photo booth, a fun Halloween craft to take home, music and more. Prizes awarded for the best costume and pumpkin. Email [email protected] to let us know if you will attend.
Live music
11:30 a.m.
Lotus Chant Group
The Lotus Chant Group performs for their first CD release at yoga conference enCHANTed at The Lantern. All are welcome. Lotus Chant Group was formed by Meranda Squires from the Lotus Centre. Listen to some songs on Bandcamp or visit thelotuscentre.ca for more information.
10:30 p.m.
Halloween Dance
Celebrate Halloween at In Da Loop club in Fermeuse with entertainment by Trails End.
Quidi Vidi Dirt Band
Performing at the Martini Bar. No cover. Happy hour until 11 p.m.
Religion
10:15 a.m.
Inner Peace in Divine Love
You can make an at-home retreat to remember, experience and express how you love God and God loves you. It will also be a gentle introduction to some methods of prayer and spiritual conversation coming to us from St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Theme for this first session with Maria Kelsey, M.Th., is Remembering Love, at St. Pius X Church, Smithville Crescent, from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Shopping
9 a.m.
Fall Fair
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin will host its annual fall fair beginning at 9 a.m. with traditional stalls of Stich in Time, Bakery Row, woolen goods, jams, pickles and more. Morning coffee will be offered from 9-11:30 a.m., followed by lunch from 12:30-2 p.m. Admission free with offering for the food bank.
Flea market
St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Topsail will hold its annual fall flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church hall on Rectory Road in Topsail.
St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Weekly indoor/outdoor farmers’ market with up to 70 or more vendors: fresh produce, prepared foods, hot food, crafts and more. Everything made, baked and grown locally. ATM and café on site. Weekly vendor lists, parking info and more online at stjohnsfarmersmarket.ca
10 a.m.
Book Sale
A book sale will be held at the Torbay Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Most books are 25 cents to $1.
2 p.m.
Fall Bake Sale
The Glenbrook Lodge Ladies’ Auxiliary will hold its annual fall bake sale from 2-4 p.m. at the Glenbrook Lodge on Torbay Road. A variety of baked goods, preserves and novelty items will be available.
Sunday, October 27
Classes and groups
6:10 p.m.
Bully Beware
Tired of being bullied or having your child bullied? You are not alone. The Mount Pearl School of Martial Arts has a well-structured program to arm you and/or your child with the know-how and techniques to recognize, defuse and defend yourself against bullying. We teach students to be prepared and “ARMED” (Aware, Ready, Manoeuvre, Execute, Defend) should they encounter bullies. Our Bully Beware program runs Wednesday and Sunday evenings at O’Donel High School and is only one element of our well-structured martial arts program. Gain self-confidence through self-defence. Special group classes can be arranged on request. Contact Pat Cochrane at 682-0335 for details.
Family
12:30 p.m.
Halloween Party
Dress up in your Halloween costumes and join us at The Fluvarium for our 5th annual Halloween party and help us celebrate 29 years at The Fluvarium. See Rennie the Duck, hear magical stories with a mermaid, make crafts, listen to a critter talk and join in on a NLRockArt scavenger hunt. Welcome to all ages and families; $6 per person. Children under 24 months are free with an adult. For more information, call 754-3474 or email [email protected].
Live music
7 p.m.
Sing for Care 2019
Les Ms. Women’s Choir invites the public to attend Les Ms. and Friends Sing for Care 2019 at Holy Heart Theatre on Bonaventure Avenue. Performances by Les Ms., Holy Heart of Mary Alumnae Choir, Let's Make a Choir 2019, Lakecrest Chamber choir and Holy Heart Chamber Choir. With special guests Lisa Bokelmann Sells, Jennifer Benson, Natalie Finn, Alex Burdock, Connor Cornick and Josh Bath. All proceeds support the Patient and Family Support Fund of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. Tickets to the concert are $25 and can be purchased from the Holy Heart Theatre website, holyhearttheatre.com, or by phoning the box office at 579-4424, or at the door.
7:30 p.m.
Gospel Open Mic
Held at St. John’s Retired Citizens’ Association, 10 Bennett Ave. Admission is $5 at the door. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Canteen service. Open to the public. Everyone welcome.
Radio
2 p.m.
VOWR guest interview
Barbara De Land speaks with Greg Naterer, dean of Memorial University's faculty of engineering and applied science, about the faculty's 50th anniversary this year, and about current programs designed to nurture students’ future contributions toward building an innovative economy in Canada. Tune in on VOWR radio AM 800, online at VOWR.org, or cable radio Rogers 945 and Bell Aliant 756.
Shopping
9 a.m.
Flea Market
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon there’s a flea market outside on the parking lot at the Blackmarsh Road Legion.
Noon
The Market Family
Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park Place in Mount Pearl. Over 120 local vendors and experienced community market professionals, with vendors ranging from international cuisine to artisans, farmers and so much more. We add a family component based on games, family activities, workshops, dance lessons, yoga and performance, among others. Free admission, parking available, wheelchair accessible. Check it out online at themarketfamily.ca.
