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The Trepassey 50+ Friendship Club will be holding a Giant Flea Market
Saturday April 18th (10:00 am to 3:30 pm)
Father Mullowney Social Centre, Trepassey
Lots of Gently Used Household Items, Appliances, toys, Furniture & more
Canteen Service Available
Come on out! You never know what treasures you will find!
All proceeds will be used for seniors programs both social and educational.
Memorial United Church in Portugal Cove will be hosting their annual spring Newfie Brunch on Saturday April 18th from 11am-1pm. The menu will consist of beans, bologna, toutons, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, and tea or coffee. Ticket prices are only $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12. There will also be a book sale, bake sale, door prizes and ticket sales.
“Adventures with HypnoGOOB” Will take place at Pleasantville Legion on Sunday April 19th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $20 per person and will be available at the door. Immediately following the hypnosis part of the show there will be a Kitchen Party and we encourage you to bring your instruments and take part or if you prefer just come and enjoy.
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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 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
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.
150 RCAFA (North Atlantic) Wing will be having their Flipper/Roast Beef Dinner on Tuesday, April 28 at Building 565, Roosevelt Ave., Pleasantville. This will be Eat In or Take Out. Cost is $30.00. Take Out orders are to be picked up at 5:00 pm. Eat In’s will be 6:30 for dinner at 7:00 pm. To get your tickets please visit the Wing or to book your tickets, please call Mary at 709 576-2128 and leave a message. Tickets have to be picked up and paid for by Tuesday, April 21.
The SPCA St. John’s will be reopening its SNAP Application on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. We will be accepting 100 new applications for surgery dates being booked between June – August, 2026. 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. We would like to thank you for your interest in our program.
- The annual CVITP (Community Volunteer Tax Program) tax clinics are back!
Volunteers will be on hand to assist with tax returns for those with a modest income and a simple tax return. First come first served.Modest Income: Single $40,000, two person household (single parent or married/common-law couple) with total income below $55,000.
More info about our clinics HERE: https://nlpl.ca/series/cvitp-tax-clinics/ or call (709)737-3950 to get more info.
CVITP Tax Clinics @ the Library
- April 24
- April 30
1-4pm at the A.C. Hunter Library.
The Carbonear Legion is hosting a roast beef supper fundraiser on behalf of the SSVP Carbonear Foodbank. Suppers are eat-in or takeout, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased at the Legion or the food bank. The fundraiser will be held at the Carbonear Legion from 2 pm to 7 pm on April 4th, 2026 (suppers are available from 4 pm to 6 pm) — in addition to the suppers, they have a fantastic lineup of performers.
St. Thomas’ Church Spring Market & Cafe, 8 Military Road on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a selection of baking and preserves! Also, handmade children’s items, aprons, quilts, Mother’s Day gifts, plants & ticket draws on several baskets!
Our Cafe /Morning Coffee will include hot & cold beverages and a buffet of homemade muffins, tea buns & other treats (including Gluten Free) to enjoy. Please note: The Market & Cafe will be held in the Church building. Please enter at the South entrance off the Parking Lot, or the North Door which is wheelchair accessible. See you there!!
Mazol Shrine Centre Flipper Dinner at the Mazol Shrine Centre 530 Topsail Rd, St John’s NL on Friday May 1st 2026 Take out 5 to 5:30 Eat in 6 for 6:30 PM COST $30.00 per Person For Tickets please call Sylvia Downey at 709-368-0696 or Cell 709-682-5078 email syldowney@bellaliant.net or Sandy at 709-325-5459 Cut off time to book your tickets is April 28th.
Ever thought about how the spaces around you shape who you are—and who you can be?
Join Gardiner Centre for a complimentary lecture with Professor Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott as she reveals the hidden power dynamics, identity cues, and organizational culture encoded in the walls we pass by every day.
From home to office, every wall tells a story—about legitimacy, authority, and belonging. Dr. van den Scott will explore how these everyday spaces influence decision-making, collaboration, and inclusion in ways we rarely notice.
Behind the Walls: Power, Identity, and the Spaces We Take for Granted
With Dr. Lisa-Jo K. van den Scott
April 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gardiner Centre | Signal Hill Campus | 100 Signal Hill Road
Limited spaces available – register now to secure your spot and see walls in a whole new light.
https://www.mun.ca/gardinercentre/professional-development-seminars/Behind-the-Walls
Free Comic Book Day
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 11am to 7pm
Location: Downtown Comics, 141 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when comic shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes. Major titles this year include: X-Men,Batman, Garfield, Blue Lock and more!
St. Lawrence Anglican Church in Portugal Cove will be hosting an evening of Contemporary Christian and Country Gospel music on Sunday, May 3rd, starting at 7 pm. Admission is $10 at the door, and refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more information, contact the parish office at 709 895-2215
For the ninth year in a row, the Bonnie’s Buddies community is stitching together hope, generosity, and impact. Belles With Balls is thrilled to officially launch our 9th Annual Quilt Draw, taking place:
Date: May 8, 2026
Where: MUN Faculty of Medicine
Tickets: $5.00 each (5,000 tickets printed)
For tickets email: belleswithballsnl@gmail.com
To date, this Quilt Draw has raised over $72,000 for Belles With Balls.
That’s $72,000 invested into research, awareness, education, and programs that make a real difference for women and families in our province.
And this year? We’re doing it again — together.
Wesley Church will hold the first of two Flipper Dinners on Thursday May 14th starting at 5 pm for takeouts and 6 pm for eat in. Tickets are $30 and should be paid for and picked up by Friday May 8th. Tickets will not be sold at the door but can be picked up at the Church on Friday, May 8th between 11 am and 1 pm. To order tickets call the church office at 709-579-3682, Marvin Barnes at 709-579-7900 or Pheobe Sheppard at 709-726-1689.
The SPCA Baccalieu Trail invites you to a fabulous Ladies’ Night on Friday, May 29th! Enjoy an evening of fashion, fun, and fundraising, featuring a runway show by Aura Clothing, a purse auction, and a selection of delicious hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds will go toward helping cats and dogs in need in our community. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit our website at baccalieutrailspca.net/events or find us on Facebook.
Join Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society for the only national run for pancreatic cancer – Kicking PancreAS 5K Run/Walk at the Quidi Vidi Loop on Saturday May 30. Meet at The Royal St. John’s Regatta Boathouse. The race begins at 7:30pm with check-in at 6:30pm. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark swag, epic branded finisher medals and running bibs, and snacks & drinks at the finish line! Spots are filling fast— Run, walk, and fundraise to help “Change the Outcome” for those impacted by pancreatic cancer. Sign up now at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113876/kicking-pancreas-5k-newfoundland
GIANT BOOK SALE
Saturday June 6th from 10:00 – 4:00
A book sale is to be held at the Salvation Army St John’s Temple Church located at 101 Torbay Rd, St John’s.
$2 admission fee
Drop by and check out a large selection of gently used books, as well as magazines and assorted cds, dvds and even some lps.
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
Former students of Bishop’s College, Class of 1976!
The 50th class reunion will be held on July 25, 2026, at the Elk’s Club in St. John’s.
It will be a relaxed gathering with finger foods and a chance to reconnect after 50 years.
If you graduated in 1976 — or know someone who did — please email Janet at bishopsreunion76@gmail.com for details and to RSVP.
Hey, Baccalieu community! Want to make a real difference in the lives of animals AND have
the chance to win BIG? Then it’s time to get in on our Baccalieu Bucks 50/50 Draw!
Each week, you can participate in the draw for a chance to win HALF of the total pot, while
the other half goes directly to the SPCA to help care for animals in need.
Visit our Facebook page “Baccalieu Bucks” to learn where and how to play!
SPCA Baccalieu Trail – making new best friends since 2011.
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.
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