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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.
Newfound LUG Presents! Tuesday October 13 @ 6:00pm
A.C. Hunter Library,
Never too old for LEGO! Join our friends from Newfound LUG for a presentation and a chance to see some amazing creations.
All ages welcome. Best for adults with or without their interested children.
Please register
https://nlpl.ca/events/newfound-lug-presents/
or Call (709)737-3950 for more info.
A.C. Hunter Library,
Port aux Poutines Wednesday October 14 @ 6:30pm
A.C. Hunter Library,
Port-Aux-Poutines (Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde), who blend French-Canadian and Newfoundland musical traditions will be our special guests for a performance workshop.
All ages welcome. Best for adults with or without their interested children.
Please register
No Registration. All ages welcome. Call (709)737-3950 for more info.
All Saints Parish, Foxtrap are having a Luncheon/ Card Game on Thursday, October 15th.
Starting at 12 noon, meal will be a Jiggs Dinner with all the trimmings, dessert, tea/coffee.
Cost will be $20 for the meal and $5 for cards. Tickets will be sold on a box of groceries.
Please call in advance to place your name for the meal. Deadline to call will be October 12th.
For more info. Call Barb 709-834-4795 or Aura 709-682-3775
Our Beaver Colony and new Cub Pack in West End St. John’s are looking for adult Scouters to help deliver fun, meaningful activities, weekly meetings and camps. No previous Scouting experience is required. We’re also welcoming new youth members in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Tentative meeting schedule:
Beavers | Grades K–2
Thursday, 6:30–7:30 PM
Cubs | Grades 3–5
Thursday, 7:30–8:30 PM
Interested in volunteering or registering your child? Send us a message at jchowell81@gmail.com or visit myscouts.ca
The 4th Annual Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival takes place October 15th to 17th in beautiful Gros Morne!
Join us for three days celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador’s rich tradition of stories, songs and yarns.
Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. – Stories & Songs at the Anchor Pub at the Ocean View Hotel.
Friday, October 16th at 7:30 p.m. – the Local Storytelling Circle at the Buoy & Arrow Restaurant, followed by a traditional Kitchen Party.
And Saturday, October 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. – Yarns from Yesterday at the Gros Morne Visitor Centre.
Then Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m – The Final Yarn at Anchor Pub at the Ocean View Hotel.
The festival features storytellers and entertainers from across Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing the stories, humour, music and traditions that make our province unique.
Admission to all festival events is by donation.
Come share a story, hear a yarn, and celebrate our storytelling tradition at the 4th Annual Rocky Harbour Storytelling Festival — October 15th to 17th.
Fall Flipper Dinner
Wesley United Church will be holding a Flipper Dinner (with dessert, tea & coffee), on Thursday October 22th at 6:00 pm. Eat in and takeouts available. Takeouts to be picked up between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Tickets are $30 and need to be picked up/purchased in advance (Friday October 16th 11am-1pm). For tickets, call Marvin Barnes at 579-7900, Pheobe Sheppard at 726-1689 or the Church office at 579-3682.
On October 16, Guardians of Recovery invites you to Ben’s Benefit — a night of music, remembrance, recovery and hope.
Ben’s story is at the heart of this event.
His life was tragically cut short by addiction, but his story has become part of a much larger mission: to challenge stigma, educate communities and create better pathways to recovery.
It is an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost, celebrate those who have found recovery, stand beside families who are still fighting, and support the work of creating meaningful recovery solutions.
10 Pearl Place
October 16, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM
Can’t attend? Donations are also welcome and help support Guardians of Recovery’s work.
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/bens-benefit-annual-gala-night
Newfound Sound A Cappella Chorus, the fastest growing chorus in Atlantic Canada is proud to present a workshop like no other! How would you like to spend a Saturday learning to sing one of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits “Sweet Caroline” A Cappella style? Guaranteed to be a fun day like no other!
Advance registration required – contact Janine at membership@newfoundsound.org
Where: Cowan Heights United Church 141 Frecker Drive
Date: Saturday October 17th
Time: 10AM – 3PM
Advance Registration: $50 with possible $25 Bonus Credit – details provided when you register
Refreshments Served
The Capital Subaru Cape to Cabot 2025 is holding a Health Expo on Saturday October 17 at Capital Subaru, 150 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, from 1 to 5 pm.
Meet health and fitness vendors, including Outfitters, Made to Move Physio, Massage Addict, and more!
Cape to Cabot runners can pick up their race kits at the event.
Bring your gently used running shoes and other sports equipment – we are gathering donations for the REAL program at the City of St. John’s
Save up and bring your beverage can pull tabs – we are collecting them as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House.
Admission is free, and everyone of all ages is welcome, whether you’re running the race or not!
For more information, please contact Daniel Conway, Race Director info@capetocabot.com
#capetocabot2026
IPMS St. John’s Scale Model Show
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Knights of Columbus, 49 St. Clare Ave
Get ready for an epic celebration of all things plastic models! Join us for a day filled with creativity, competition, and community at our upcoming Plastic Model Show.
Here’s what you can look forward to: Model Display, Model Competition, Swap Table, Raffles, and Build Tables.
Fall Fun for a Wish is returning to our Powell’s Carbonear parking lot on Sunday, October 18th from 12pm-3pm. We are excited to host this annual event to help grant a wish for a child in the CBN area in partnership with Make a Wish Canada!
Fall Fun for a Wish has become a greatly anticipated event at our store, with lots of family fun for everyone! We encourage members of the community to gather their toonies and join us on the parking lot for an afternoon of games, bouncy castles, prizes, face painting, balloon twisting, and more on our Facebook page and community bulletin boards.
The 37th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) and Film Industry Forum is back from October 20-24, 2026.
The five-day Festival will be held in the downtown core of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with screenings and celebrations at the Majestic Theatre, Scotiabank Theatre, and Industry events at the Alt Hotel.
Opening the Festival this year is Purgatory, the directorial debut of Canadian producer Lindsay Lanzillotta (The Vicious Kind), written by Christine Speer. Filmed in St. John’s this past winter, this coming-of-age dramedy set in the 1980’s stars Ruby McGurrin as tween Beatrice Gravel, whose comfortable world—family, school, and church—fractures when her mother moves out to “self actualize,” leaving Beatrice determined to reunite her parents Parent-trap style. The fi lm’s award-winning cast includes Abby Elliott (The Bear), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), John Reynolds (Search Party), Jack Innanen (Big Mistakes) and Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes). Purgatory made its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Closing this year’s festival is The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s fi rst feature-length fi lm as director. MacMillan has produced the internationally sold thriller A Small Fortune, the hit comedy Who’s Yer Father (Paramount+), and the groundbreaking AMI series Pretty Blind. Fresh off its premiere at SXSW, The Snake stars Newfoundland’s Susan Kent (This Hour Has 22 Minutes).
Help shine a light on intimate partner violence and support women and children in our community. Thursday, October twenty-second, join St. John’s first Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk, presented by TD. Hosted by Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead, this three-kilometre, lantern-lit walk supports Iris Kirby House. Gather at Bannerman Park at six-fifteen, with the walk starting at seven, rain or shine. Create a team, join one, or make a donation. Visit Night Light Walk dot C-A and select St. John’s to register. Come together for safer homes and a brighter future.
Bishop’s College 1971 Grads 55 Year Reunion
If you graduated from Bishop’s College in 1971, we hope you will attend a 55-Year Reunion on Friday, October 23rd at 7 PM at the St. John’s Retired Citizens Association, 10 Bennett Ave. St. John’s.
Join us for an evening of renewing friendships, reminiscing, listening to the best music ever and a few snacks.
Tickets: $ 10.00 person. BYOB.
Please indicate your interest by getting in touch with:
· Linda Dicks 709-693-9921
· Sandy Tibbs 709-693-3556
· Fred Marshall 709-727-4346
If you’ve always wanted to research your family roots and don’t know where to start, the Family History Society of Newfoundland Labrador is conducting a workshop called FHSNL Genealogy 101. This will be a hands-on experience, giving you the chance to start connecting the dots and have our experts guide you on how to take the next steps towards solving the mystery of your roots! Interested? Here are the details:
Saturday, 24-October-2026 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Baccalhao Room in The Lantern on 35 Barnes Road. Cost is $25 or $20 for students. Seating is limited so register early by emailing:
president@fhsnl.ca
Rick Rowsell Classic WCT Event
October 29th to 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”
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)
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
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.”
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.
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