Community Matters
Pancake Supper
 Tuesday February 17, 2026
 St. Paul's Anglican Church   

The Ladies of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Main Road, Goulds, will be hosting a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Eat in or take out.  Cost is $10.00 for small and $14.00 for large.  Supper consists of pancakes, sausages and baked beans with dessert.  For tickets, please call Bev @ 709-747-8518.  

Pancake Supper
 Tuesday February 17, 2026
 Memorial United Church    

Drop by for a supper of pancakes, sausages and home made beans at Memorial United Church in Portugal Cove. The supper is on Pancake Day, Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30. There will be prizes and ticket draws along with lots of fun. The cost is only $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For tickets contact Vera at 709-895-2226, the church office at 709-895-6525 or Sid Woolfrey at 709-770-1245.

Pancake Supper
 Tuesday February 17, 2026
 Memorial United Church   

Memorial United Church in Portugal Cove will be hosting their annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30pm. Along with the meal there will be door prizes and other items on tickets. This delicious meal costs only $10 ($5 for children under 12 years old). Tickets may be purchased by calling Vera at 709-895-2226, the church office at 709-895-6525, or by contacting Sid Woolfrey at sidwoolfrey@gmail.com or 709-770-1245). Everyone is also invited to attend our Ash Wednesday service at 7pm the following evening, February 18.

Pancake Supper
 Tuesday February 17, 2026
 St. David’s Presbyterian Church   

St. David’s Presbyterian Church, 98 Elizabeth Avenue is holding their annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17th.
Please join us at 6:00pm for pancakes, sausages, baked beans and dessert, tea or coffee.  Free will donations are gratefully accepted, but not required.  All are welcome!

Dessert Dash
 Thursday February 19, 2026
 St. Mark's Anglican Church   

Virginia Park Community Centre is hosting the 2nd annual Dessert Dash- a live dessert auction fundraising event on the evening of Thursday, February 26th at St. Mark's Anglican Church in support of our Virginia Park Community Pantry Program. Tickets are $20. and must be purchased by February 19.  Call Sydney at (709) 579-4534, ext. 203 for tickets .  The evening will include the main auction, door prize, along with a small meal to be provided for attendees at the beginning of the event.

Relay for Life Bingo Night
 Friday February 20, 2026
 Holy Spirit High School    

Join Holy Spirit High School for their Relay for Life Bingo Night on Friday, February 20th! It’s all happening at the Holy Spirit High School Gym to raise money for cancer research. Doors open at 6 PM, and bingo starts at 6:30! Entry is by donation, and bingo booklets start at just $12. Remember to bring cash, and make sure someone 18 or older is with you.

FULL-PLATE BREAKFAST
 Saturday February 21, 2026
 Parish Of The Resurrection   

Parish Of The Resurrection
HOT and FRESH FULL-PLATE BREAKFAST !!!!
February 21st
Main Highway, South River.
From 8:00 to 11:00 am
SIT – DOWN or TAKE-OUT
$ 12.00 per order
If you prefer to eat at home,
Pre - order your take-outs
Contact Bob at (709)683-0879. (Text or message)

Book Sale and Thrift Shop
 Saturday February 21, 2026
 Wesley United Church   

Wesley United Church (Patrick St. & Hamilton Avenue) will be holding a book sale on Saturday February 21st from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. All paperbacks will be on sale at a cost of 4 for $1. At the same time the Wesley Thrift Shop will also be open

Quinn's 9th Annual Dart tournament
 Saturday February 21, 2026
 Harbour Breeze   

Quinn's 9th Annual Dart Tournament at the Harbour Breeze.
This event aims to raise funds for Maggie Hunt, a local child with a serious medical condition requiring heart surgery at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. The Dart community is organizing a gift card tree raffle valued at over $700 and growing, with tickets priced at $5 each or 5 for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn on February 21 during the tournament. For further information, please contact Alice Pye at alley200435@hotmail.com or text 7095975641.

Book Sale
 Saturday February 21, 2026
 Wesley United Church   

Wesley United Church (Patrick St. & Hamilton Avenue) will be holding a book sale on Saturday February 21st from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. All paperbacks will be on sale at a cost of 4 for $1. At the same time the Wesley Thrift Shop will also be open, and all items will be on sale at reduced prices! 

The Faces of Easter
 Saturday February 21, 2026
  Church of the Good Shepherd   

Godly Play Large Lenten Quiet Time
You are invited to join Church of the Good Shepherd, Mount Pearl, on Saturday, February 21, 10:00am - Noon to prepare for the season of Lent and the Mystery of Easter by hearing the stories of Christ’s journey toward the cross and resurrection. 
The  Godly Play story The Faces of Easter will be shared with meditations following each part of the story as well as periods of silence for reflection. The morning will conclude with a time of fellowship and rereshments. Everyone is welcome! Please contact the Church of the Good Shepherd to register 747-1022 or by email: cotgs@nf.aibn.com

Godly Play Large Lenten Quiet Time
 Saturday February 21, 2026
 Church of the Good Shepherd   

Godly Play Large Lenten Quiet Time
You are invited to join Church of the Good Shepherd, Mount Pearl, on Saturday, February 21, 10:00am - Noon to prepare for the season of Lent and the Mystery of Easter by hearing the stories of Christ’s journey toward the cross and resurrection. 
The  Godly Play story The Faces of Easter will be shared with meditations following each part of the story as well as periods of silence for reflection. The morning will conclude with a time of fellowship and rereshments. Everyone is welcome! Please contact the Church of the Good Shepherd to register 747-1022 or by email: cotgs@nf.aibn.com

Sunday Flea markets
 Sunday February 22, 2026
 Legion, Branch 1   

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.

Sunday Flea Market
 Sunday February 22, 2026
 Lions Chalet   

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 ! 

Send Us Your Community Matters
 Monday February 23, 2026
 onair@coast1011.com   

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

Free income tax services
 Monday February 23, 2026
    753-3090

Members of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador
are once again offering free income tax services to senior citizens and other individuals of the St.
John’s, Mount Pearl and surrounding areas with a personal income of $40,000 or less. This program
excludes all persons with self-employment, rental income or income from foreign sources.

For more information or to arrange for an appointment, please call the Association of Chartered
Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador at 753-3090 ext. 201. Please leave a
message and your call will be returned within 2 days.
 
Tax clinics will be held in March. 

Goods Bingo
 Tuesday February 24, 2026
 Brookside Intermediate   

Join the Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Lions Club at our Goods Bingo for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

🔜 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 2026
🕒 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
👓 Bring a pair of used glasses, sunglasses or dollar store readers for an entry to win a door prize

Luncheon/Card Game
 Thursday February 26, 2026
 All Saints Parish   

All Saints Parish, Foxtrap are having a Luncheon/Card Game on Thursday, February 26th.
Starting at 12 noon.  Meal will be a Chicken Breast with vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee.
Cost will be $15 for meal and $5 for cards.  Tickets will be sold on a box of groceries.
Please call in advance to book your meal.  For more info:  Sandra 709-240-2114 or
Barb 709-834-4795.

Multi Cultural Show
 Saturday February 28, 2026
 Core Science Building MUN   

The 37th Multi Cultural Show presented by the International Students Resource Centre.
February 28, 2026 @ 6 PM The Core Science Building MUN, The Whale Atrium .
All ages, admission FREE!

Sullivan's Songhouse
 Wednesday March 11, 2026
 110 Ashford Drive   

On Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish (110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl) Sullivan's Songhouse -- Sean Sullivan and Sheldon Thornhill -- will be performing an Irish music concert to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets for the concert are $20 each.  They can be purchased at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish (110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl), or they can be purchased over the phone by calling 709-364-8606. 

St. Patrick’s Day concert
 Sunday March 15, 2026
 330 Elizabeth Ave   

St. James United Church 330 Elizabeth Ave are having a St. Patrick’s Day concert on Sunday March 15th from 2-3:30 pm
Tickets are just $35 and are available by calling the church office Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 am to I:30 pm.
You are guaranteed a fantastic afternoon of entertainment by “Hamilton Sound”

HOT TURKEY DINNER
 Sunday March 15, 2026
 308 WATERFORD BRIDGE RD    

HOT LIONS L INTERNATIONAL DINNER 

WHAT: HOT TURKEY DINNER 

WHEN: MARCH 22nd, 2026 

WHERE: WATERFORD HOSPITAL LION'S CLUB 308 WATERFORD BRIDGE RD 

TIME: 4PM 6PM 

PRICE: $20 PER PLATE WITH DESSERT 

CONTACT: gloriahewit65@outlok.com 

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS MARCH 15 

Blocks on the Rock 6
 Saturday April 11, 2026
 206 Mount Scio Road   

Blocks on the Rock 6, Newfoundland’s premier LEGO® fan event, presented by Newfoundlug, returns on April 11th and 12th at 206 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s.
Event hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, with a sensory-friendly hour on Sunday, April 12th, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Admission is $5, and children under 3 enter for free.
Guests from First Robotics NL will bring the excitement of LEGO® robotics.
All profits from door fees directly support Easter Seals NL’s programs. 
Attendees will enjoy stunning displays, interactive build zones, and more. 

Dinner & Auction
 Saturday June 13, 2026
 Harbour Breeze, Hr. Grace    

The Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation’s 
35th Annual Dinner & Auction 
is on Saturday, June 13th
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 Colleen at 945-5289 

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