Topsail United Church will be hosting a free Soup and Sandwich Luncheon on Saturday January 25 from 11 until 1 P.M.  All are Welcome.

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 ! 

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.

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

Tai Chi by the Sea NL will be offering a 2 month, twice weekly introductory course starting Monday, January 27 at Topsail United Church. Call Trish for Details at (709) 744-3557 or email shoretaichinl@gmail.com.

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.

Rabbittown Learners Program, Now accepting Learners for:

Adult Basic Education, ABE Level I

Full Time Program – 25 Hours per week or

Part Time Program – 10 Hours per week

Rabbittown Learners Program Inc.

21 Merrymeeting Road

3rd Floor in the HUB Building

Telephone - (709) 579-6033 

Email - rtlp@nf.aibn.com

SSVP Carbonear Foodbank: Forget Me Nots Dementia Activity Group. This supportive and engaging community is designed specifically for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.  Activities include arts and crafts, outings to museums, music sessions, and social gatherings. Each session is carefully planned to ensure that all participants feel valued and supported. 
For more details, interested individuals can email ssdpcarbonear@gmail.com or call 709-596-5945.

Crib at  St Johns Retired Citizens Assoc.  On 10 Bennett Ave. on Wed., Jan. 29th at 7 pm. All are welcome.

The SPCA St. John's will be reopening its SNAP Application on Wednesday, January 29 at 3:00pm.  They will be accepting 125 new applications for surgery dates being booked between March - May 2025.  For those who are interested in participating in the SNAP Program, please visit the SPCA St. John's Website for details on the program, instructions on how to complete the online application form and the program requirements. The application will only be available on this date and time and will close again once it has filled. 

Open Mic at St Johns Retired Citizens Association  at 10 Bennett Ave. On Friday, Jan. 31st. Music begins at 6:45.  Cost is $5.

Looking to get rid of all of the beverage containers you have accumulated over the holidays!
Support Beagle Paws Rescue and drop your beverage containers on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11-1 in the Parking lot of the Beagle Paws Thrift Store on the corner of Blackmarsh Road and Symonds Avenue. All proceeds go to help fund the rescue and re-home beagles.
They accept all beverage containers, including wine, beer, soft drinks and more.

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.

Can you help? Make a difference in our community by volunteering with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in need count on free tax clinics to get the important benefit and credit payments they may be eligible for. Sign up today! Visit canada.ca/taxes-volunteer.

Senior Coffee Hour! 
What to Expect: Delicious Coffee & Light Refreshments!
Games & Puzzles: Participate in fun card games or work on a puzzle.
Social Time: Connect with friends and make new acquaintances in a relaxed setting.

When & Where:
Date: Every other Tuesday
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: SSVP Carbonear Foodbank, 4 St. Clare Avenue

If you have any questions or need further information,  contact ssdpcarbonear@gmail.com or 709-596-5945.

All ages welcome to join the Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Lions Club for a chance to win fantastic prizes at the special edition goods bingo in support of 11 year old, Valerie Harding. 
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 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

Do you worry about how much someone drinks?

Or do you still affected by someone's drinking, even if that person is no longer in your life?

If so, Al-Anon and Alateen Family Support Groups can help you!

Call 709-722-2666 or 1-888-455-2666. Or visit www.al-anonnl.ca.

Would you like to volunteer to help another adult learn to read and write? If you can read, you can tutor.

Teachers on Wheels will be holding a daylong tutor-training workshop on Saturday, February 8th. Call Tom Dawe for details at 738-3975.

The Ladies of the Sabre Card Party being held on Monday Feb 10th at 7:30 PM at the Mazol Shrine Centre 530 Topsail Rd Bring your own cards and baskets Tea and coffee will be served Admission $10.00

Gonzaga High School will be holding its annual Ocean Ranger Memorial Prayer Service to remember those who lost their lives in this tragedy 43 years ago. The service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The service will be livestreamed and the link will be posted to the church’s website: https://www.thebasilica.net/live/ 

ChillFest, the City of St. John’s annual winter festival, is back from February 13 to 18! This free, community-wide celebration offers activities for all ages and abilities.
This year’s lineup includes skating parties, snowshoeing and skiing, a family swim, disk golf, MegaPlay, the Freez'n Fun Run & Stroll or Roll, a motion fitness class, trivia night and more. While all events are free, some require registration, so plan ahead to secure your spot.
Don’t miss the winter scavenger hunt at Bowring Park, Bannerman Park and Victoria Park! Search for five hidden words in each park and combine them to reveal a unique phrase. Each park features its own set of words and phrase to uncover.
Learn more and explore the full schedule at www.stjohns.ca/Chillfest.

Valentines Day Dinner & Dance
Friday February 14th 2025
7pm
Music by Shane Cashin
Savory stuffed chicken breast meal
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
57-59 Blackmarsh Rd, St John's, NL A1E 1S6
709-579-8281

Valentine’s Dance on  Friday, Feb. 14th at St Johns Retired Citizen’s Assoc. on 10 Bennett Ave. Music by Reg House.  Cost is $10. All are welcome. To book contact Yvonne at oneyvonne@gmail.com

Pleasantville Legion’s next dance will take place on Valentine’s Day, February 14th starting at 8:30 pm, at Pleasantville Legion (Alley Room) with music by DJ Paul Smith. Tickets are $10, there will be table snacks and the restaurant will be open for a casual celebration meal. All members, non-members, guests and friends are welcome. If there are any questions call (709) 753-9820.

Wesley United Church will be holding a turkey dinner with all the trimmings right after the church service at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 2nd. Tickets cost $20 and must be paid for and picked up on or before February 24th. Call Pheobe at 726-1689, Marvin at 579-7900 or Nancy in the Church Office at 579-3682.

Flipper Dinner/ Roast Beef Dinner
March 24th , 2025
Tickets $25.00
Take out @4:00-5:530
Eat In @ 6:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
57-59 Blackmarsh Rd, St John's, NL A1E 1S6
709-579-8281