Bell Aliant Pioneers and the CLB are partnering again this year providing all day parking at the Belairdirect Insurance building on Factory Lane for Regatta Day.

Formerly Bell Aliant/ Johnsons Insurance building (Fort William Bldg) a short walking distance to the lake. Cost of just $10, as well you have a chance to win a beautiful

Adirondack Chair, this year we have two chairs, two lucky winners. Open at 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

The Baccalieu Trail SPCA Thrift Store, Main Highway Bay Roberts is accepting donations of new and gently used clothes, books, dishes, toys, jewelry and other household items.  Please bring donations to the store during office hours Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:30am to 4:30pm. For more information visit the Baccalieu Trail SPCA Thrift Store on Facebook.

Line-up for 2025 Music @ Concert Series
All shows are free to attend and feature a wide variety of musical genres, including folk, rock, pop, traditional, and country. Each concert opens with a performance by a young emerging artist, thanks to our partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.

Friday, August 1, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - De La Paz Latin Band with opening act Lily Roche
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Mick Davis & Thin Love with opening act Paul Maher
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 | Harbourside Park – Grosse Isle with opening act Griffin Rideout
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 12:30-2:30 | Harbourside Park – Morgan Toney with opening act Zealya
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - With Violet with opening act Charlie Rose
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 | Bannerman Park – Baraka with opening act Will Carey
Friday, September 5, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Ian Foster with opening act Bryden Stanley
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Rosemary Lawton with opening act Emmajane Donnan
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 | Harbourside Park - Damian Follett with opening act Charla Woodford

Heart's Content Heritage Centre Grand Opening and Heart's Content Blooms Heritage Weekend. August 1-3 2025

August 1 Grand opening of Heart's Content Heritage Centre Friday Afternoon

  August1  Kitchen Party Friday night at the Heart's Content Arts Centre

August 2-3 Geraniums Plus Flower Show, Quilt and Rug display, Party Master for the kids, food and merchandise for purchase, Blacksmith at the Rendell Forge

Free RV parking, for full event schedule visit Mizzenheritagesociety.com

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 1 (Blackmarsh Road) Sunday Flea markets from 9-12. Pop in and see the vendors and what they have to offer.

St. John’s Lions Club Weekly Sunday Flea Market!   You Never Know what you will find… records, dvds, jewelry, collectables , books, housewares  and more!  The St. John’s Lions Weekly Sunday Flea Market is located at the Lions Chalet on Mayor Ave. ( behind the re max centre ) from 8:30 AM until Noon ! 

Coast 101.1 offers Community Matters listings free of charge for events by charities and registered not for profit groups.

Please send your event information to onair@coast1011.com. Text written emails, please. Posters are not placed in the listing. Ensure your accuracy and spelling as we often "cut & paste" your information.

Items we cannot accept for Community Matters include:

-For profit events

-Private fundraising events by/for individuals without board/community group oversight (online auctions/fundraising posts like GoFundMe, family organized fundraising events)

-Straight lottery/gaming events (Bingo, Chase The Ace, Poker) where the only or main reason to attend is participation in the lottery/gaming

--events with a gaming element as a part of the program (ie 50-50 draw at the dinner/dance) and not the sole reason to attend may be accepted

When your child is sick or injured, nothing matters more than being close.
You shouldn’t have to worry about where you’ll sleep or how far you are
from the hospital.
With your help Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and
Labrador creates a space where families can stay together - close to the
comfort and care they need.
Family is Medicine.
Learn more at RMHCNL.CA 

The Canadian Red Cross is in need of volunteers to support their Emergency Management Program, the Canadian Red Cross assist families that are displaced from their homes in the event of a fire or other disaster. 

All necessary training is provided.

For more information, please contact Robert at 709-758-8403 or visit redcross.ca/volunteer.

Music & Morsel Evening Show, starring Guitarist/Singer, Sherry Ryan on Wednesday August 6th from 7- 9PM taking place at The Canon Richards Tearoom, 6 Bareneed Rd, Bareneed. Tickets are $35.00 and include an individual nibbler board of traditional Nfld savoury and sweet morsels that we know you will enjoy. Call Karen at 709-683-3772 to reserve your ticket. 

Mount Pearl Church of the Good Shepherd invites you to Coffee Time

on Thursday, August 7th, and on the first Thursday of every month.

The Church of the Good Shepherd will be hosting a

Morning Coffee Time from 10am until 12 noon.

Menu will include tea buns, muffins, and other homemade treats.

Enjoy a wonderful time of hospitality, friendship and it’s all free!

The 48th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic, taking place on Sunday, August 17 at the Dinosaur Park on Thorburn Road, generously hosted by Ross Squires.
This free, family-friendly event invites children, parents, grandparents, and teddy bears of all ages to come together for a joyful day of connection, creativity, and fun—all while promoting mental wellness in our community.
Event Highlights Include:
Free Admission to the Dinosaur Park for all attendees
A heartwarming performance by the legendary Teddy Bear Man
Live musical entertainment from Síochána
A giant air-filled inflatable play area
A whimsical Teddy Bear Hospital
A hands-on Craft Station
Special guests, surprises, and giveaways
Families are encouraged to bring their favourite stuffed animals, pack a picnic, and enjoy a day full of imagination and outdoor adventure.

An Elvis Tribute On Sunday August 17 With AL Eagle And Darrin Martin.

The show is "Graciously Supporting, The-Back-To-School Program for the Single Parents' Association of Newfoundland & Labrador By Asking Anyone "If Able" Going to the Show to Donate A Much Needed Back-To-School Item/s The Night Of The Show.  There Will Be Someone There To Collect Your School Items. All Donations Stay Right Here In The Province!

The show will be happening at Topsail United Church, doors open at 6:30pm 

For tickets call: 709-834-4567 or email: office@topsailunited.ca 

Newfoundland & Labrador Foster & Surrender Coordinator for the Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue (ACDR)—are having their very first NL community fundraising event—Wienerpawlooza—happening Saturday, August 17, 2025, at Republic Pet's- brand-new location- from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This lively, pet-friendly celebration will feature fun games, activities, vendor tables, and—of course—a Hot Dog Stand, all in support of our rescue mission.