Have you sometimes wished you could spend a holiday Sober
Contact Alcoholics Anonymous, 1-888-579-5215 or www.aastjohn’s.com

16th Annual Diaper Drop

Donate online:
Visit diaperdrop.ca to make a tax-deductible contribution.
 
Drop off in person:
Bring donations to WaterWerks Agency, 96 Lemarchant Road, St. John’s. We can also arrange pickup in the greater metro area.
Collect:
Host a diaper drive with your workplace, school, or community group.

Become a drop-off location:
Partner with us to serve your local community.

Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre annual Christmas Vegetable Hamper Fundraiser.
Each year, they offer fresh, locally grown Vegetable Hampers to the public in support of our community outreach and meal programs. The hampers are $20.00 each and contain approximately 12 lbs of locally sourced vegetables; including potatoes, carrots, turnip, and cabbage. For orders call (709) 726-8781, (709) 746-0712, or contact@jimmyprattcentre.ca.

Pick-up dates: December 18th and 19th, 2025
Location: Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach Centre, 25 Buchanan Street, St. John’s

Brain Food Studios hosts filmmaking and animation classes for kids ages 10 and up. Registration for 2026 is now open and available at www.brainfoodstudios.ca.

This year's programs include:
Filmmaker's Workshop
Sundays @ 2:00 - 3:30
Sundays @ 3:30 - 5:00
Intro To Animation
Mondays @ 5:30 - 7:00
Mondays @ 7:00 - 8:30
YouTuber's Workshop
Sundays @ 5:00 - 6:30
Mondays @ 4:00 - 5:30
Animator's Workshop
Tuesdays @ 4:00 - 5:30

Tyler Young and the Band return to Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. with their Christmas and More concert.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish Office . For more information about the concert, or to purchase tickets, drop by the Parish Office at 110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl.  Or, call 709-364-8606.  Or, email parishoffice@saintppl.com.  

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.

The Salvation Army and Jiffy Cabs  “Block a Jiffy” campaign is on until December 18— a community initiative aimed at collecting donations to help families in need enjoy a brighter Christmas season.  The campaign encourages the public to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at the Jiffy Cabs office at 322 Pennywell Road, or to contact the office at 709-722-HOHO (4646) for pick-up by a Jiffy Cabs driver. 

What:   Merry & Bright Holiday Light Festival 2025

When:  November 30-December 22, 5:00-8:00pm nightly

Where: Memorial University Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd., St. John’s, NL

Web:     https://www.mun.ca/botanicalgarden/whats-on/special-events/merry--bright/

This January, two new and inclusive programs designed for adults will begin at the Summit Centre: The TIME™ Program—a physiotherapist-designed exercise program for those with mobility or balance challenges—and the CARE Day Program, offering arts, swimming, and social activities for adults with physical or cognitive disabilities.
Both programs run for 10 weeks from January to March. Space is limited, register before December 19, 2025!
Visit https://www.mountpearl.ca/recreation/programs/inclusion/ or, contact Breanna Pelley at bpelley@mountpearl.ca.

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 ! 

The Geraldine Ruby centre 41 Shaw St. is having breakfast with the Grinch on Sunday, December 21st from 10 AM until noon. The cost is five dollars per person. Please call 722-4338 to buy your tickets

Sky Parish  and Evan David AuCoin are hosting a Tibb's Eve party!! December 23 at "The Local Public House " on Torbay road.  
Together they have partnered with the "Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador"  and are hoping anyone coming to the show bring a non-perishable food item. All in efforts to help replenish the food bank at this time of year, as they depend on the generosity of our community!
Non- perishable drop offs can take place at "The Local Public House " so any patrons that are unable to make it to the event can still contribute.  There's also prizes to be won for donating!

Bella Vista & Community Food Sharing Network

Tibb's Eve Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025

The BellaVista 26 Torbay Road  709 754 0930

Christmas is about the season of giving and the Bella Vista is happy to team up with
the Community Food Sharing Association during the holidays collecting
non perishable food items during our events.

Tibb’s Eve Party with “The Celtic Connection” at the Bella Vista,
Early Bird Price $35 plus taxes.
Tickets available at Stanley’s Pub or www.bellavista.ca
Don't forget to bring a food item if you are able!!

New Year’s Eve Ball starts at 6:00 pm. There will be a three course dinner (Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast) 7:00 pm. Tickets are $65 for members and $80 for non-members; please specify your meal choice(s). Dance will follow with a DJ and there will be party favours and champagne at midnight. For information call 709-753-9820 or email manager@pleasantvillelegion.com

Bella Vista & Community Food Sharing Network

New Years Eve,  Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

The Bella Vista 26 Torbay Road  709 754 0930

Christmas is about the season of giving and the Bella Vista is happy to team up with
the Community Food Sharing Association during the holidays collecting
non perishable food items during our events.

New Year's Eve with “709” at the Bella Vista,
Early Bird Price $40 plus taxes.
Tickets available at Stanley’s Pub or [www.bellavista.ca]www.bellavista.ca
Don't forget to bring a food item if you are able!!

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 

New Years eve Dinner& Dance

December 31st 2025 7pm

Roast Beef Dinner

Music by Shane Cashin

Tickets on sale December 1st 2025

Members Pricing $50.00

Non-Members pricing $60.00

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

150 RCAFA (North Atlantic) Wing will be holding their Lunch with Bridge & Auction afternoons starting on Monday, January 12 and continuing every two weeks. This will be held at Building 565, Roosevelt Avenue, Pleasantville. Lunch is served at 12:30 pm. Enjoy a delicious lunch and then spend the afternoon playing cards with friends. The cost is $23 each. There are prizes to be won. To book your table, please call Marie at 709 722-0839 or 709 689-7306.