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.
The Botanical Garden is welcoming visitors of all ages to celebrate Halloween
Creatures of the Night Guided Walks, October 29-30, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Designed for visitors aged 9 and up, these evening forest hikes explore the sounds, stories, folklore, and wildlife associated with the darker side of nature. Visit mun.ca/botanicalgarden to pre-register.
Nature Tots Halloween Celebrations, October 31, 9:30
The Garden’s popular weekly toddler-and-adult drop-in program will celebrate Halloween with themed activities geared toward young children. Drop-in, $15 for toddler and adult.
Fall 2026 pop-up blood collection clinics.
Pop-up clinics will take place at the Stavanger Drive Blood Collection Clinic, 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates. Please note that appointments are required and bookings open at 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday before each pop-up clinic.
Pop-up blood collection clinic date
Booking opens
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Thursday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Book an appointment:
Individuals can book an appointment by phone, online or through their MyHealthNL account.
· Book online: Schedule an appointment through the MyHealthNL guest booking link.
MyHealthNL account: Individuals can also log in and schedule their appointment through MyHealthNL. To learn more about MyHealthNL, please visit: OneSpotNL.ca
Book by telephone: Call 709-777-6933 or toll-free at 1-833-409-2734 to schedule an appointment or for assistance with technical issues with booking. Telephone assistance is available Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
5th annual Halloween Dance in aid of the School Lunch Association at the Bella Vista , Saturday October 31st
Featuring Billy and the Bruisers with Guests The Roadside Attractions,
Wear a Halloween Costume and you could win great prizes
tickets for this 19+ event are available at Stanleys pub or call Billy Sharpe -685-26-10 and online at eventbrite.ca.
Presented by North Atlantic Orange Stores, FJ Wadden & Sons your local Coca Cola Bottlers, and Coast 101.1!
Rick Rowsell Classic WCT Event
November 1st
The Remax Centre in St. John’s will be hosting it’s annual Rick Rowsell Classic World Curling Tour event from October 29th to November 1st. This event is to honor Rick’s legacy and a portion of each team entry fee will be donated to Memorial University – Faculty of Medicine to support brain cancer research.
Come down to the Remax Center during the Halloween weekend to watch great competitive curling teams and cheer them on.
Draws schedule will be available on Rick Rowsell Classic Facebook page
Contact us: rickrowsellclassic@gmail.com”
The Mazol Shrine Center Christmas Craft Fair is happening this Sunday (Nov 1, 26) from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $2.00 kids under 12 free. Location: 530 Topsail Road, St. John’s. Plenty of parking, canteen, 40 local vendors. Please come out and support the Shriners which raises funds to help the children of Newfoundland and Labrador that need care at the Shriners Hospitals.
Record Fair NL is back for the 17th edition this fall!
Whether you’re hunting for rare vinyl or looking to connect with fellow music lovers, they’ve got you covered with the largest collection of physical media in Newfoundland and Labrador. 50+ tables of vinyl, cds, cassettes, memorabilia and more! Food and drink, kids areas, hang out zones and tens of thousands of albums to browse!
Sunday, November 1st 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$2 under 12 free
245 Freshwater Rd (St John’s Farmers Market Building)
Topsail United is offering a Christmas Steamed Cranberry Pudding for sale at $20.00 per pudding Each pudding will have a recipe for a Brown Sugar Sauce. Prepaid orders will be accepted by calling the church office at 709-834-4567, payment via e transfer or cash, no later than December 1 st, with pick up on December 11th or 12th, between 9 thru 12 at the Church Hall.
Service Canada will be hosting a Kiosk at SSVP Carbonear Foodbank on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 10 am to 11 am. A Service Canada representative will be present to help attendees apply for government programs and services, such as:
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
Employment Insurance (EI)
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement
Job Bank and employment resources
Other government benefits and services
Attendees are asked to bring any ID they may have. This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs help accessing government assistance to get in-person help!
Aphasia Cafes with Aphasia NL- Tuesday November 3@ 6:30pm
A.C. Hunter Library,
Join Aphasia Cafés Newfoundland for an evening of conversation, connection, and community! Our Aphasia Cafés are a place for people with aphasia to practice communication skills, socialize, and take part in a supportive community.
Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. It can impact your speech, as well as the way you write and understand both spoken and written language.
For more information or questions, contact aphasiacafesnl@gmail.com
Or call (709)737-3950
The Newfoundland Horticultural Society is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, 8:00pm, at St. David’s on Elizabeth Avenue, no 98. Doors open at 7:30.
Meg McCarthy, the Assistant Horticulturist at the Memorial University Botanical Garden is the guest speaker. For over a decade Meg has worked in the field of garden maintenance, construction and education, winning awards for community involvement and excellence in horticulture. She will navigate us through the global platform iNaturalist. Come out and learn what this tool can do for you, your garden and the community.
Refreshments will be served; non members are welcome.
Resume and Interview Skills Information Session –
A.C. Hunter Library,
Wednesday November 4
6:30 pm
Bird’s View is hosting a unique and fun information session encompassing resume building, interview skills and putting your best “self” forward. This session is designed to get you thinking differently about your job search approach. Adults and teens 16+.
Please register HERE: https://nlpl.ca/events/resume-and-interview-skill-information-sessionwith-birdsview/
or call (709) 737-3950 for more information.
Visit the Marjorie Mews Library for author talk with Vicki Hallett, co-editor with Sonja Boon of Dear Mr. Smallwood. The book gathers letters Newfoundlanders and Labradorians wrote to Joseph Smallwood around the time of Confederation—sharing their thoughts, worries, opinions about Confederation, and other matters of concern.
Time
3pm, Friday, November 6,2026
Join us for a musical journey around the world!
Get ready for a whirlwind of sound with accordion front and centre! This loveable trio takes you from the cafés of France to the streets of Havana, with stops in Italy—and even surprise spins on pop hits you know and love.
Featuring: Heidi Burns, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Aiden Fitzpatrick & Wade Tarling
Bannerman Brewing event space – 90 Duckworth St
NOV. 6
Tix – $20
EMT brendangfitzpatrick02@gmail.com
Tickets are moving fast. Get yours today !
he Terra Nova Grannies (TNG) are holding their
Tea and SCRABBLE afternoon once again; on Saturday, November 7, 2026 …. 2 – 4:30 pm at
St. David’s Church 98 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s.
Admission $ 20
Come as a team or find a partner there
Bring a board/Dictionary will be available
Help grandmothers in Africa bring up their grandchildren orphaned by AIDs
This is a great way to support the TNG and have a fun filled afternoon! You don’t want to miss it!! Looking forward to seeing you all again…..
For further information, please contact: Jennifer 709-754-0773 or ajwhitfield@nl.rogers.com
St. Lawrence Anglican Church, 1824a Portugal Cove Rd in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, will be hosting an evening of Contemporary Christian and Country Gospel music on November 8th at 7 pm. Admission is $10 at the door, and refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more information, contact the church office at 709 895-2215, or by email at parishofstlawrence@outlook.com.”
Every day, animals right here in our community are in need of a second chance.
The SPCA Baccalieu Trail is located in Spaniard’s Bay and serves the CBN area of
Newfoundland.
We provide food, shelter, and essential medical care, while working hard to find them loving
forever homes.
You can help make a difference today! Donate online through Canada Helps, or open your
home and heart to a new furry family member.
Want to get involved hands-on?
We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to help care for animals and support our
fundraising events.
SPCA Baccalieu Trail – making new best friends since 2011.
Gun Shield Graffiti in the Battle of the Atlantic – BookTalk
Tuesday November 10 @ 6:30pm
Explore the stories of courage, humour, loss, and the enduring World War II naval heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador. Join our authors, Margaret Morris, Gary Green and Don Soulsby for a chat at the library about this amazing book. Adults and teens 16+.
Please register HERE: https://nlpl.ca/events/gun-shield-graffiti-in-the-battle-of-the-atlantic-book-talk/
or call (709) 737-3950 for more information.
Explore Google Toolbox
Saturday November 14
10am-12pm
Google is so much more than gmail and a search engine. Join Digital Seniors NL as they explore the toolbox. BYOD – Bring your own device. IPads and laptops available at the library to use if needed.
Please call (709)737-3950 for more info or to register.
Bay Roberts Primary School annual Christmas Craft Fair, “Christmas In The Bay”, Saturday November 14, 2026. This is the largest fundraiser they have for the school each year. Over 100 vendors!! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the Fair runs until 4:00 p.m. Assorted snacks will be available for purchase if you wish.
St. Edward’s Parish will be having their Annual Fall Fair on Sunday, November 15 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This will be held in St. Edward’s Parish Hall at 2696 Topsail Road in CBS (Enter through the Church Entrance). There is a $2 entry fee for Adults and Children under 12 are FREE. The entry fee provides a ticket towards the Door Prize. There will be something for everyone! Games of Chance for Prizes such as Spin the Wheel, Bottle Table, Tickets Items, plus Grand in Your Hand Tickets for sale for $10 each. There will also be a Cake Auction and Cake Walk Game; Baked Goods, Preserves, Crafts, Knitted and Crocheted Items as well as a Gently used Purses and Jewelry table. Especially for Children there will be Games of Chance and a Children’s Gift Shop where children can purchase gifts for their family or themselves for a small price. There will also be a Canteen with Hotdogs, Pop, Tea/Coffee for sale.
St. John’s Kin Club Annual Craft Fair & Flea Market
Sunday, November 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Waterford Valley High School
465 Topsail Road, St. John’s
Admission: $2.00 per person
The event will feature 85+ vendors with holiday gifts, handmade crafts, vintage records, baked goods, antiques and collectibles, and a food truck. There will also be family-friendly activities, including science activities for kids, face painting, goop and slime making, and sweet treats.
Linux Repair Cafe with St John’s Tool Library
A.C. Hunter Library,
Saturday November 28
1 pm
Community Room
Upgrade your older Windows 10-and-earlier PCs with Linux Mint. Linux is a Windows-like operating system supporting many familiar applications. It also supports LibreOffice, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. Volunteers from the St John’s Tool Library will be on hand to assit you with this update. Adults and teens 16+
Please call (709) 737-3950 to register or email reference@nlpl.ca
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