Community Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS



Singing Valentines

Feb. 13 SIFE (Students for Free Enterprise) Stephenville, College of the North Atlantic along with the Music Industry and Performance students will provide chocolate and a singing telegram to your valentine or friend on Feb. 13. Fees must be paid in advance. To place an order, call Lori at 643-7804, Caitlin at 643-4405 or Sarah at 649-7699. Orders will taken from Feb. 4-11. There will also be a booth set up in the DSB Fowlow Bldg. from Feb. 9-11.



Valentines Potluck & Dance

Feb. 14 The Seniors Leisure Club of Port au Port West is having a potluck supper, starting at 7 p.m. and a Valentines dance will follow. Everyone is welcome.



Valentines Dinner & Dance

Feb. 14 Dancing to the music of the Senior Boys; enjoy a delicious three-course meal from 7-9 p.m. with the dance to follow. Taking place at the Royal Canadian Legion, tickets available at the Legion Bunker Bar and Debbies Video. Reservations upon request by call 643-2077 (Legion) or 643-4990 (Lorraine).



Valentines Dance

Feb. 14 There will be a Valentines Day Dance in support of Western female midget hockey team at the Viking Lounge in Port au Port, starting at 10 p.m. Music by Janice Perry. Come out and support the team.



Daffodil Days

Feb. 20 The Canadian Cancer Society needs your help. As April approaches, so does Daffodil Days. We need some great volunteers to help us sell fresh cut daffodils. Contact the office at 1-888-753-6520 or visit www.cancer.ca for more information on how to get involved.



Colouring-Art Contest

Feb. 20 Kindale Library is holding a Pre-teen colouring-art contest. Pick up your coloring sheet from the Kindale drop it off on or before Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Two prizes for best picture and one participation draw prize.



Carnival 09 Pre-teen Movie

Feb. 20 Kindale Library Board and staff and Debbies Video Shoppe will host the Carnival 09 pre-teen movie on Feb. 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Gilbert E. Higgins Conference Room at the library. Free popcorn and pop movie to be announced.



Baked Bean Supper

Feb. 20 In conjunction with Winter Carnival, St. Annes Guild will hold their annual baked bean, touton and bologna supper at St. Annes Hall, West Street on Feb. 20 from 4-6 p.m. Eat in or take out; tickets available from any Guild member or at the door.



Bake Sale

Feb. 20 St. Augustines ACW will be having a Bake Sale on Feb. 20, at 11:30 AM at Stephenville Plaza. This is in conjunction with Winter Carnival.



Flea Market

Feb. 21 Bay Theatre will be organizing a flea market on Feb. 21 at Stephenville Lions Club. Now is a great time to do some de-cluttering as we are accepting donations of items for the flea market. Anyone interested in renting a table in the flea market can contact us at baytheatre@hotmail.com or call Vanessa Lee at 643-9890.



Beef Stew Supper

Feb. 23 In conjunction with the Stephenville Winter Carnival the Salvation Army Community Care Ministries Ladies will hold a Beef Stew Supper at the Y.P. Hall, Hansen Highway on Feb. 23 from 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets available by calling 643-4779 or 643-4825.



Card Game & Lunch

Feb. 24 St. Augustines ACW, 55 Hillview Ave., will hold a card game and pancake lunch on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Groceries for prizes.



Blood Donor Clinic

Feb. 24 You can save up to three lives. Thats the beauty of giving blood. There will be a blood donor clinic at the Pentecostal Church Hall, 51 Carolina Avenue on Feb. 24 from 1-3 p.m. and 5 -7:30 p.m. Identification with full name and signature, or full name and photograph required.





Advance Notice



Volunteer Conference

Mar. 7 Growing Better Communities Conference is being designed to provide the opportunities for volunteers to come together with organizations in the community to explore mutual interests and help one another. It will be held on March 7 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of the DSB Fowlow building of the College of the North Atlantic, Stephenville. To register or for more info, call Linda Collier at 643-6699 or Mag Pack at 643-9302. Deadline for registration is Feb. 28.



Stick Curling

Mar. 28 The Caribou Curling Clubs First Annual Stick Curling Bonspiel takes place on Mar. 28. For more info, call Barry or Dennis at 643-4871. Sign up at the club or by emailing cariboucurlingclub@gmail.com, by Mar. 22. Sticks available at the club.



Tea, Bake & Craft Sale

Apr. 27 The Can Am Ladies Auxillary will host an evening tea, bake sale and sale of work on April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Can Am Lodge, St. Claire Ave.



Tea, Bake & Craft Sale

May 5 St. Augustines ACW, 55 Hillview Ave., will hold an evening tea, bake sale and sale of fancy work on May 5, beginning at 7 p.m.





ONGOING EVENTS



Thinking about quitting smoking?

Smoke-free sessions are available in the Port au Port area for individuals, groups, staff, organizations and associations. Sign up for a smoke free session by phoning Mary Hynes at 648-2688, Judy Lafitte at 648-2287, or Theresa Hann at 648-2542.



Fun Activities at Br. 35

Some of the fun activities that occur on a weekly basis at Branch 35,

Royal Canadian Legion, Stephenville are: Mondays Cards (45s) @

8 p.m.; Thursdays Cribbage @ 8 p.m.; Fridays Open Dart Tournaments

@ 8:30 p.m. Its a great way to spend an evening with friends and at the same time provides fun leisure. All are welcome hope to see you there!



Indian Head First Nations

In preparation for registration with the new Qalipu Mikmaq First Nation Band, Indian Head First Nations would like to inform its members that their Band files are available for pickup at the band office for the next three weeks. Members picking up multiple files can call 643-5215 to ensure quick pick up time.



Junior Curling

Junior Curling takes place on Sundays at 2 p.m. at Caribou Curling Club. Shoes are available for rent and a few curling brushes are available for free. Parents are encouraged to participate and may take part in the instruction at no cost.



Membership Recruitment

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 35 are reminded that payment for the 2009 Membership is now being accepted. Payment may be made at the branch. If you have friends, neighbors or relatives who are not Legion members, bring them with you. If you are a Canadian citizen you can become a Legion member.



Bible Meetings

If you enjoy listening to messages from the Bible, youre invited to come and listen to any of a series of meetings. There will be no pleas for contributions or participation. The schedule is as follows: Sunday from

4-5 p.m. at the Bayview Seniors Club; Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. at

416 Main Street, St. Georges.



Stephenville Girl Guides

All girls age 5-18 are welcome to register sparks, brownies, guides, pathfinders and rangers. Any women looking to become a leader are also welcome. For more information, call Susan Oates at 643-4688.



Stephenville Badminton Club

The Stephenville Badminton Club invite interested players to drop by the West Coast Training Centre on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-10 p.m. For further info, call 643-4773.



Seniors Dancing for Fitness & Fun

Seniors Dancing for Fitness and Fun will takes place on Tuesday evenings at the Twilight 50+ Club, Hynes Road, Port au Port East. The schedule is as follows: Country Line Dancing 7-8 p.m.; Square Dancing 8-9 p.m.; Thursdays Step Dancing from 7-8 p.m.



Cancer Survivors Support Group

The Cancer Survivors Support Group of Stephenville will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at St. Annes Hall, Stephenville from 7:30-8:30 p.m. All cancer survivors, family members and friends are welcome. For more information, please call Joan at 643-3425 or Joyce at 643-3021.



Pap Test Clinic

If you are a female in the Stephenville area and need to have a pap test, please make an appointment with your regular provider, or call 643-8700 or 643-5115. A simple pap test can save your life.



Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous meet every Sunday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Room 225, Main Campus, CNA - Stephenville. For further information call Mental Health and Addiction Services, Stephenville at 643-8740.



Breastfeeding Support Group

The Community Action Committee in conjunction with Western Health will be hold a Breastfeeding Support Group at the Stephenville Family Resource Center, L.S. Eddy Complex, Stephenville on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. A time for mothers to relax, socialize, and to share information and concerns regarding breastfeeding. For more information, please call Vivian or Bernice at 643-5399.



Volunteer Driving Program for Cancer Patients

Are you a cancer patient who is having trouble getting rides to and from the Treatment Center? The Canadian Cancer Society has the solution. We offer a Volunteer Driving Program. Our volunteers will provide your rides to and from the Treatment Center free of charge. For more information, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 634-6542.



Easter Seals Aquatic Program

Easter Seals is offering an aquatic program for children with physical disabilities in the Stephenville area. The program will take place at the Regional Aquatic Centre in Stephenville and is designed for children with physical disabilities to learn swimming skills, improve strength and have fun. Easter Seals is recruiting both participants and volunteers to work with the participants in the water. For more information, call 634-4064 or 643-6689.



Saturday Night Dances

Saturday night dances at the new Senior Citizens Club, Stephenville Crossing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. each week. Live music by Madore Country. Door prizes, spot dances, and lunch served.





RESOURCES



Interested in family history?

The Bay St. George Genealogical Society holds its regular monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at the Kindale Library at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Whiffen at 643-4938 or visit the Societys web site at http://bsggs.ca.



Lourdes Library Hours

The Lourdes Public/School Library is located in Lourdes Elementary. Hours are: Tuesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call 642-5388.



Literacy Learning

Are you having difficulty reading and writing? Are you trying to connect with a tutoring service or a parent and tots program? Are you thinking about completing your adult basic education? Literacy NL has information on programs operating across the province. Review our program directory at www.literacynl.com or call toll free 1-800-563-111 for more information on advance learning for yourself or your family.



Literacy Tutoring

Do you wish you could read just a little better? Do you need help studying towards your GED Certificate? Maybe you're new to town and need to improve your English. If you're 18 years or older, Bay St. George Literacy Council has volunteer tutors available to help you achieve your goals. Tutoring and books are provided free of charge. For one-to-one tutoring, call 643-4-1-2-1 or e-mail bsgliteracy@hotmail.com.



Help with multiple sclerosis

Do you, or does someone in your family, have multiple sclerosis? Do you know someone in your community with multiple sclerosis? We are looking for people who have had to make important decisions around paying for their MS drug therapies. If they were not covered by a private drug plan, what alternative did they choose? Please contact the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Atlantic Division, at 1-800-268-7582, or by e-mail at info.atlantic@mssociety.ca and ask for Sarah. It is time for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador to benefit from the same privileges as all other Canadians with multiple sclerosis.



Adult Basic Education

The community Education Network sponsors two Level 1 ABE Programs in Stephenville and Cape St. George. To apply or find out more information please call Trevor Wall in Stephenville at 643-6291 or Glenn Hinks in Cape St. George at 644-2180.



Epilepsy NL

Your child just fell to the floor. Theyre convulsing, unconscious and having trouble breathing. Its a seizure. Quick, do something. Not sure what to do? Give us a call or drop us an email for a free info pack 722-0502 or toll free at 1-866-Epilepsy (1-866-374-5377) or email: info@epilepsynl.com.



Computer Access and Training

Need to use the Internet for email or search for a job. Maybe you need to learn something about word perfect. Perhaps you are a visitor? Kindale Library is a CAP site with up-to-date hardware and software. Staff will be pleased to assist you. Basic computer training takes place Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Friday mornings at10 a.m. For more info, please call 643-4262.



Care Centre needs Volunteers

The Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre are looking for volunteers to assist us with various programs within our Outreach and Recreation Departments such as bingo, bowling, socials, portering, shopping, card games, art therapy, meal assistance, church services, friendly visits, etc. If you have time to spare once a week or every two weeks and would like to assist us in enhancing the lives of our seniors, please call the Volunteer Resources Dept. at 646-3217. Volunteering a great way to grow.



Hospital looking for Volunteers

The Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital is looking for volunteers to assist us with various programs such as mealtime support, book cart, reading and friendly visiting etc. If you have an hour or two to spare once a week or every two weeks and would enjoy contributing to the quality of life of patients at our Hospital, please call the Volunteer Resources Dept. at 643-7497. Volunteering a great way to grow.



Meals on Wheels

Outreach Services has immediate openings for its Meals on Wheels Program. If you live in the Kippens, Stephenville, Stephenville Crossing, or St. Georges area and are unable to prepare nutritious meals for yourself and would like more information, please contact the Outreach Department, Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre at 646-3264.



Anxiety Disorders

For information on Anxiety Disorders and other mental illnesses call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 753-8550 or e-mail: cmha@nfld.com. Privacy is assured.



Important Numbers

Health Care Hotline: 1-888-973-4466;

One to one tutoring for adults: 643-4121;

Seniors Resource Centre Information Line: 1-800-563-5599;

Al-Anon: 643-3059 or 648-9539 or 646-2089;

Transition House: 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-866-634-4198;

Bay St. George Sick Childrens Foundation: 643-5900;

Crime Stoppers: 1 800 222-TIPS (8477);

Alzheimer & Related Disease Registry: 576-0608 or 1-877-776-0608.