Church of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl,  is hosting a Cold Plate Supper and Trivia Night on Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. Come alone or bring your own team for a great evening of fun and prizes! Cost is $20 and tickets are from the church office. Take-out available for pick up at 5:00 p.m.

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.

The Wesley Fall Fair Committee will be holding the first of two Flipper Dinners on Thursday May 8 starting at 5 pm for takeouts and 6 pm for eat in. Tickets are $30 and should be paid for and picked up  by Friday May 2nd. Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be picked up at the Church on Friday, May 2nd between 11 am and 1 pm. To order tickets call Marvin at 709-579-7900, Pheobe at 709-726-1689 or the church office at 709-579-3682.

Free Comic Book Day 
 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 
Location: Downtown Comics, 141 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL
Timemasters, 70 Hamlyn Road, St. John’s, NL
Heroes & Hobbies, 835 Topsail Road, St. John’s, NL

Topsail United Church Annual Spring Flea Market, will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 until 1 P.M, Admission $ 1,   All are welcome

Mothers Day Dinner & Dance 
May 3rd 2025
7pm
Stuffed Chicken Breast Meal
$25 for members 
$30 for non-members 
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
57-59 Blackmarsh Rd, St John's, NL A1E 1S6
709-579-8281

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.

The Pouch Cove Lions Club will host a Mother's Day Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday May 10, 2025

This will be an eat in or Take out dinner

Takeout will be from 4:30 to 5:00pm

Eat in is at 6:00pm

Cost of the dinner is $20 per person 

For Tickets or further information, please contact Lion Danny Connors at 709-631-8046 by May 4

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 ! 

One Team. 5000 Strong. Volunteer!

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Games with 150+ different roles working 30,000+ shifts to get us ready to rock August 8 - 25, 2025.
Be one of the 5,000+ volunteers who will welcome the nation to St. John’s for 18 exciting days of celebrating our country’s best amateur athletes.
Complete your volunteer application here: www.2025canadagames.ca/volunteer

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.

It’s the 120th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church in beautiful Bryant’s Cove.

To celebrate they’re having a Mother’s Day weekend kick-off gospel concert on Friday May 9th from 7 to 9pm…featuring the legendary Ray Johnson, the Bryant’s Cove B’ys, Amanda Stone and more. Admission is a free will offering. Only 150 seats available so make sure you get there early. Come kick off Mother’s Day Weekend & help celebrate the 120th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Church in Bryant’s Cove.

St. Thomas' Church Spring Market & Cafe at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, 8 Military Road on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a selection of baking and preserves! Also, handmade children's items, aprons, quilts, Mother’s Day gifts, plants, collectibles & more!

Our Cafe /Morning Coffee will include hot & cold beverages and a buffet of homemade muffins, tea buns & other treats (including Gluten Free) to enjoy. Please note: The Market & Cafe will be held in the Church building. Please enter at the South entrance off the Parking Lot, or the North Door which is wheelchair accessible

An Evening With Kevin Collins.  St. Paul's Church, Main Road Goulds.  Saturday May 10th.  

Tickets are $30.00 and may be purchased from the church office 709-368-3078 or Judy 709 368 0967.  Email: stpaulsgounds@gmail.com.

Aurora Women’s Choir Presents

Fire

A Choral Concert Exploring the Elements

Saturday, May 10th

2:00-3:00pm

St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail

$25.00 (Children 12 and Under are Free!)

For Tickets: 

https://forms.gle/PPxQ14ZjWRMZmPK38

Topsail United Church Men's Club annual Flipper Dinner will be held on Monday May 12, Cost $25.  Please contact the Office at 709-834-4567 or Allan Parsons at 709-834-2442 to Reserve your Tickets.  Take Outs available from 4:30 until 5:30 P.M. Eat in at 6 . 

If you want to drink that's your business
If you can't stop, Alcoholics Anonymous can help”
Call 1-888-579-5215 or
www.aastjohns.com

Join the Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Lions Club for a Special Edition Goods Bingo!
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May, 13th, 2025
🕒 Time: doors open 6:30pm, bingo starts 7:00pm
📍 Location: Brookside Intermediate
🎟️ Cards 3 for $5 with additional draws during event
🥤 Canteen with snacks for purchase
Proceeds in support of initiatives for Brookside Intermediate students.

The annual Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland (SAEN) Dinner and Auction fundraiser will take now place on Thursday, May 22nd, starting at 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus, 49 St. Clare Avenue. Please join us for a great evening of fun in support of salmon and trout conservation and protection of our resources. There will be bar service, a three-course meal, several raffles, and silent and  live auctions. Tickets are $70 and are available through info@saen.org, by calling 709-722-9300 or by contacting any SAEN Member.

Coastal Sounds Community Choir Presents

Peace, Love & Rock ‘n Roll

Music of the 1960’s (special guests CBS Band)

Saturday, May 24th

3:00-4:00pm

St. John the Evangelist Church, Topsail

$25.00 (Children 12 and Under are Free!)

For Tickets: 

https://forms.gle/VedKjWA5qiyqyrnr5

17th annual Brunch with the Bags™  
What to expect: This signature event brings together business and community leaders for a three-course brunch, live entertainment, and the chance to take home designer handbags, fashion accessories, and luxury items through silent and live auctions, as well as themed prize games. Each year, Brunch with the Bags™ helps drive meaningful advancements in health care for women— made possible through the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and donors.
Date: Sunday May 25, 2025
Time: 12:00PM  to 3:00 PM
Where: Delta Hotels by Marriot St. John’s Conference Centre

Website:  https://healthcarefoundation.ca/events-lotteries/brunch-with-the-bags/

Mazol Shrine Centre Flipper Dinner at Mazol Shrine Centre 530 Topsail Rd St John's NL Friday May 30th 2025 Takeout 5 to 5:30 Eat in 6 for 6:30 PM Bar Service and Spins on the floor COST $30.00 per person For tickets please call Sylvia Downey at 709-368-0696 or Cell 709-682-5078 Cut off time to book your tickets is Tues May 27th and you can pick up your tickets on that day from 1:30 to 4 PM at the Mazol Shrine Centre

Join Kicking PancreAS™ 5K Run/Walk, Canada’s only national run for pancreatic cancer! The second run of the season kicks off in St. John’s NF on Saturday, May 31st, at Quidi Vidi Loop. The race starts at 7:30 PM, with check-in at 6:30 PM. Enjoy an epic finisher medal, branded running bib, and glow-in-the-dark swag! Wear purple and glow-in-the-dark gear—costumes encouraged! 🚨 Spots are limited—register now at KP St. John's before it’s too late!

Spin for Camp Delight

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Field House, The Works, St. John’s
🔗 Registration & More Info: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-candlelighters-association-of-newfoundland-labrador/p2p/spinforcamp2025/

The Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation’s  34th Annual Dinner & Auction 
is on Saturday, June 7th  at the Harbour Breeze, Hr. Grace 
Enjoy a night out with while supporting health care in your area…artwork, sports items, weekend 
getaways and much more! Get your tickets now! 
To purchase tickets or FMI  call Don or Shelly at 945-5289

The East Coast Trail Association (ECTA)has launched its flagship fundraising event, the 2025 Trail Raiser Community Hike, set for International Trails Day on 
Saturday, June 7th in Torbay. This year's event aims to raise $100,000 toward critical trail maintenance 
and operations—the essential work that keeps the 336-kilometer coastal trail system safe and open for all 
to enjoy. 
The East Coast Trail Association is calling on all hikers, trail runners, nature lovers, and outdoor 
enthusiasts to: 
● Register today for the June 7th Community Hike at eastcoasttrail.com 
● Start fundraising now by reaching out to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues 
● Form a team with your hiking buddies, coworkers, or community group 
● Set an ambitious fundraising goal and challenge others to match your commitment 
● Spread the word about the critical need for trail maintenance funding 

For more information about the 2025 Trail Raiser Community Hike or to register, visit eastcoasttrail.com.

Sugar Rush 2k or 5k Run, Walk, or Wheel Saturday June 14! 
All proceeds from the Sugar Rush will benefit the SSVP Carbonear Foodbank, helping to provide essential resources to our neighbours in need. It's a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our community while enjoying a day of exercise, camaraderie, and support.
For more information or to register, please contact us at ssdpcarbonear@gmail.com or 709-596-5945.