This Week - April 19 to 25

This week

REPORT CARDS - St. James Regional High's term two report cards will be released today.

CARD GAME - There will be a card game at St. James Memorial Centre on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.

RELAY for LIFE - The fifth annual Relay for Life will take place in Port aux Basques on June 12. A reception will be held in honor of all cancer survivors. There will be a pre-registration for this event at the Grand Bay Mall on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Otherwise, please register by calling Sue Osmond 695-2539, Jean Murcell 695-3465 or Helen Meade. 695-3102.

CARD GAME - The Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Hospital Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly card game at the Seniors Club on Main Street, Port aux Basques on Thursday at 2 p.m. Change partners after every game.

PARISH EVENT - There will be a potluck supper at 5 p.m. and a prayer and praise event at 6:30 p.m. on the Eve of St. George's Day, Thursday at the Parish of St. George's.

POT LUCK - There will be a potluck supper sponsored by the South Branch Fundraising Committee at the South Branch Social Centre on Saturday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. A dance with music by Reazon will start at 10 p.m.

Upcoming

CONCERT - Burgeo Academy's Spring Variety Concert will be held at the school on April 26 beginning at 7 p.m. The School Choir and Recorder Consort will be performing festival pieces. If you want to be included in the program, please contact Music Teacher Mrs. Billard by Wednesday.

LUNCH AND LEARN - The Gateway Women's Centre in partnership with Peaceful Communities will host a Lunch and Learn Session entitled "Building Your Mental Health One Support At A Time" in celebration of Mental Health Week. Presenters are Yvonne Lane and Danielle Walters, mental health and addictions counselors. The session will take place at Hotel Port aux Basques on April 30 at noon. To book your space, call 695-7505 no later than April 26. Book early as space is limited.

MILITARY SUPPORT - Do you have someone serving in the Canadian Forces? The Military Family Resource Centre invites you to attend an information session at the Port aux Basques Legion on April 29 at 2 p.m. Find out about support and services available to families. 'Support our Troops' merchandise will be available. For more information call Patti at 709-637-4591.

DANCE - A dance will be held at the IOOF (Oddfellows) Lodge in Port aux Basques on May1 starting at 10 p.m. Music (country, country rock, oldies and Newfie music) by Joe Hynes and Leonard Patry. Door prize and spot dances. Deadline for ticket pickup is April 29. Tickets can be purchased from Chris Buffett, 695-3977, Marie Hayward, 695-2893, or Alex Musseau 695-3927.

SWASP - Applications are now available for the 2010 Student Work and Service Program, SWASP Community Service component. More information is available online at envision.ca or call 1-877-753-9190. Deadline is April 30.

AUXILLARY CONFERENCE - Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting the Provincial Conference Sept. 10 and 11, 2010. They are looking for used jeans, Zest beet and pickle jars and any craft supplies that you may have to donate. Items can be dropped off at the Hospital Gift Shop or call 695-9643 or 695-9608.

Routine events

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is currently seeking volunteers to help with fundraising activities, including but not limited to anyone interested in organizing and/or participating in its 21st Annual Walk for Memories in their local communities. For further information, contact Sherry Humber at 709-639-3311.

BROOMBALL - Ladies broomball takes place 5 p.m. on Saturdays at the Bruce II Sports Centre. Equipments is available for those who would like to give it a try. For more information, call 955-3248.

GIFT SHOP - Volunteers are needed to help operate the LeGrow Hospital gift shop, open daily from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Call Mary Mushrow at 695-7210 or Pat King at 695-9608 for details. Also, anyone wishing to knit items for the gift shop, with wool supplied, can call 695-2404 or 695-7210.

ORANGE LODGE - A Royal Williams #20 meeting is held every second Thursday of each month. The LOBA Daughters of Channel 819 meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The RBP 1161 meet every fourth Thursday of the month.

BINGOS:

- St. Ann's Centre, Upper Ferry, hosts bingo Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For information call Phil Downey at 955-2528.

- Lion's Club bingo is held every Wednesday night.

- There is bingo every Monday at the Codroy Valley Fire Hall at 8 p.m. For information call Rick Moore at 955-2211.

CARD GAMES:

- There is a card game at the CN and MA Pensioners Association building every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome.

- Gateway Senior Citizens Club card game is held Mondays at 8:30 p.m.

- St. Kevin's Centre, St. Andrew's, holds card games Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8 p.m. For information call Teri Luedee at 955-2042.

- The Lions Club hosts a card game Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

- St. Ann's Social Centre, Upper Ferry, hosts a card game Sundays and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. For information call Phil Downey at 955-2528.

- The Royal Canadian Legion holds card games on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m., as well as cribbage on Mondays at 8 p.m.

To have your event included in The Gulf News Community Calendar, submit it in writing before Wednesday at 5 p.m. by emailing circulation@gulfnews.ca, faxing at 695-7901 or drop it off at The Gulf News office at 17 Grand Bay Road.

heritage coRner

The students of Grades 4, 5 and 6 at St. Mary's School in Mouse Island gathered for this photo in 1956-57. Clayton Billard taught the class. Anyone who can help identify the students is asked to contact Hughie Osmond at photographer@nf.sympatico.ca . Photo submitted by Hughie Osmond

THE GULF NEWS PORT AUX BASQUES, NL monday April 19, 2010 SECTION B PAGE 5

Photos wanted

Do you have old pictures that show a particular style of clothing, sold buildings or how the southwest coast region has grown over the years? Whether it be of a family member, a group of children in school, or simply a picture of someone's house, The Gulf News will print the photo in the Heritage Corner free-of-charge, along with the name of the person who submitted it and a brief description.

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