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.

Christmas in the Harbour, a Christmas concert in Cape Broyle Church. Sunday, December 8th at 3pm. A great lineup of local performers. Admission only $10. Call 709-691-4780 to get your tickets.

Vigil to remember those who died by SUICIDE

This vigil is held to support family and friends who lost loved ones to suicide. Join in-person or livestream at https://www.facebook.com/stmarksnl/. To add a new photo to the slideshow, email Juanita at juanita.marie.simmons@gmail.com or Kim at kakelly@mun.ca by December 3, 2024. To add a new name to be read aloud email Kim at kakelly@mun.ca by midnight on December 7, 2024. Vigil music by Shelley Neville and Peter Halley. Photo slideshow music by Judy Brazil, Shannon Power and the Ennis Sisters. Those joining in person are invited to bring along sandwiches/cookies for tea/coffee while you share in conversation to music by Dan Dillon. All are welcome!

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
In-Person Location: St. Mark’s Church, 203 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s
Livestream Location: https://www.facebook.com/stmarksnl/

St. Paul's Anglican Church, Main Road Goulds presents A Christmas to Remember.  Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Celebration with Karla Pilgrim and Friends with special performances by Jackie Sullivan and Darrin Martin on Sunday December 8th at 7:00 p.m.

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

Johnson Geo Centre is getting into the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa for Family Day on Saturday, December 14, and a special showing of the film “Polar Express” on the evening of Wednesday, December 11. 

The United Church of Victoria presents “My Kind Of Christmas“ featuring Victoria’s own Derrick Vaters with special guest Deanna Sellers. Performances will start at 7pm on December 11. Enjoy an evening of some of your favourite Christmas songs. A free will offering will be received at the door.   

Block the Jiffy Van – for Salvation Army
Jiffy Cabs is proud to announce that Block the Jiffy Van is back for another holiday season! If you would like to donate a toy or gift card for the Salvation Army Toy drive you can drop off your donation at Jiffy Cabs 322 Pennywell Road or a Jiffy Elf will come to pick it up for you – just call 709-722-4646(HOHO)

Block the Jiffy Van ends on Dec 19, 2024, so please donate now!

Star of the Sea Dart League, Holyrood will be holding a Christmas Dance on Friday Dec 13th,  Music by Contraband. Doors open at 8:30 pm   Admission is only $5. 

ACA Recovery Program
Adult Children of Alcoholic & Dysfunctional Families (ACA)
Friday, December 13th, 2024
adultchildren.org 

Did you grow up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home? ACA is a recovery program for adults whose lives were affected as a result of being raised in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family. 


For more information go to adultchildren.org or for information regarding local (weekly) Newfoundland groups in- person (Wed. & Thurs.) or zoom meeting (Tues. & Thurs.) Email spirit4service @gmail.com or phone 709 743 1520

ST JOHNS SHRINE CLUB CHRISTMAS TURKEY DINNER AT THE MAZOL SHRINE CENTRE 530 TOPSAIL RD ST JOHN'S NL 

ON FRIDAY DEC. 13TH 2024 12 FOR 12:30 PM EAT IN OR TAKE OUT COST $25.00 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 DEC 8TH

--Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1--
57-59 Blackmarsh Rd, St John's, NL A1E 1S6
709-579-8281

Seniors Christmas Dinner and Dance 

Turkey Dinner 

December 14th 2024

music by Fred Lee

Tickets are $30.00 each 

Church of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Drive,  is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast will include eggs, bacon, bologna, pancakes, toast, juice, tea, and coffee and will be served from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus for the kids from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost per ticket is $10 per adult; $5 for children  up to 12;  children under 3 eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the church office at 58 Smallwood Drive, Mt. Pearl, Monday to Friday between 9 and noon.

St. James United Church (330 Elizabeth Avenue) Bake Sale: On Sunday, December 15th, directly after the worship service, we will be hosting a Christmas Bake sale, including breads, cookies, homemade fudge and more.  For lunch we will be serving baked beans, soup, hot dogs, and sweets for a free-will offering.

Coastal Sounds Choir Association is happy to announce our Annual Christmas Concert and Christmas Cantata featuring Christmas Carols and Memorable Melodies, will be held on Sunday December 15 at 3 P.M., At Holy Cross Church in Holyrood, General Admission $30, featuring Coastal Sounds Choir, Aurora Women's Choir and the Annual Christmas Cantata, Tickets are available from Taylor's Fish, and Vegetable Market in Kelligrews or from Choir Members.  Food and Monetary donations accepted for the Local Food Bank.  This is a scent free event.

Come join the CLB Band with some of its friends for an evening of sounds and songs of the holidays!  The concert is Sunday, December 15th at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30) at the CLB Armoury on Harvey Road in St. John's.
Admission $10 at the door or $25 for the whole family!  

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.

On Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., Tyler Young and the Band will
host a "Christmas & More" concert at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish
in Mount Pearl (110 Ashford Drive).  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general
seating.  Tickets are $20 each and are available at the parish office.
Drop by, call 709-364-8606, or email parishoffice@saintpp.com for
tickets or for more information.

Rabbittown Learners Program, Adult Basic Education, Level I

Accepting Learners 19 Years and Older

for more information

Call – 709-579-6033, Email – rtlp@nf.aibn.com

Website – www.rtlp.ca or visit 21 Merrymeeting Road

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.

150 RCAFA (North Atlantic) Wing Will be having their New Year's Eve Gala on Tuesday, December 31 at Building 565, Roosevelt Ave., Pleasantville. Dinner will be served at 6:30 for 7:30 pm.
They will be serving Appetizers, Top Sirloin Roast of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, and all the Trimmings, Dessert, Tea or Coffee. Music is by D.J. Larry Smallwood. There will be Party Favors and Prizes.
Tickets cost: $75 per person and $60 for Members.
To get your tickets please visit the Wing or call 576-2128.
Tickets have to be picked up and paid for by Wednesday, December 18.

New Years Eve Dinner Dance
Roast Beef Dinner
Music By Shane Cashin
Tickets for members $50.00
Non Member Tickets go on sale December 2nd, $60.00
Party Favors are supplied

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
57-59 Blackmarsh Rd, St John's, NL A1E 1S6
709-579-8281

The St. John's Lions Club is hosting a Vinyl Record Fair! This event is perfect for those who love Music. There will be vinyl records , cds, cassettes , and more! The Lions Record Fair is Sunday Jan 12th, 2025 from 11AM to 4PM at the Lions Chalet: Mayor Ave, St. John's.  Admission is only $2.00 at the door!  Funds collected from admission, table rentals and Record Fair day 50/50 draw go toward Lions Community Projects