What’s happening

The Central Wire community calendar is a place for nonprofit organizations across central Newfoundland and Labrador to list upcoming events.

If you or your organization would like to make a listing, free of charge, please email the details to Krysta Carroll at krys28@hotmail.com. Deadlines for submissions are at least two weeks in advance of the event.

Please keep in mind we still live in unpredictable times and items in this calendar are subject to change. It’s best to check with the organization ahead of time to ensure events are still taking place.

GANDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Gander Public and Resource library hours: – Monday, Thursday, Friday,

9 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

– Tuesday, Wednesday, 9

a.m.-7:50 p.m.

– Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:20 p.m. – Sunday, closed.

Drop off returns to the book drop at any time.

Be sure to check out the Gander Public Library’s Facebook page for all the details. There is so much to explore at your local library.

BISHOP FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

The library is located at 445 Main Street, Bishop’s Falls hours:

– Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.12 p.m.; 1:30-3 p.m. – Saturday, Sunday, closed

For more information, visit their Facebook page, call 709258-6244 or email bishopsfalls@nlpl.ca.

LEWISPORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library hours:

– Monday, 1-5 p.m.

– Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1:30-5 p.m.

– Wednesday, 1:30-5 p.m.; 6-8

p.m.

– Saturday, Sunday, closed

Stay tuned for updates on the weekly Family Story Time that will be returning on Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Please call 709-535-2519 or check out their Facebook page for more details.

HARMSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, GRAND FALLSWINDSOR

Fall hours have commenced:

– Monday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. – Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. – Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Story Time commenced the week of Sept. 19, with Toddler Time Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Pre-School Wednesday at 1 p.m. and new this year is Bedtime Story Time Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (this a family event so no age restriction).

There is also Craft Time Tuesday at 3 p.m. (school aged children); Rug Hooking on Mondays from 2-4 p.m.; Knitting Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. (start date to be announced) and monthly Adult Book Club (email nbarker@nlpl.ca for details).

Schedule subject to change with little or no notice. Visit their Facebook page for updates.

Call (709) 489-2303 or 4893507, email grandfallswindsor@nlpl.ca.

GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR HERITAGE SOCIETY

Fall hours have begun at the Heritage Centre. Now open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday. We would love to see you stop by.

GANDER AND AREA FOOD BANK

Gander and Area Food Bank has resumed regular hours: – Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. – Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. Appointments will resume at this time. Clients can call and leave a voicemail, a volunteer will return calls for appointment. Masks and ID’s are required.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TV BINGO

Fire Department TV Bingo is back on Rogers Cable 9 and Valley Radio 94.5 FM at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays with five $100 prizes and a $1,000 jackpot to be given away each week. Pick up your cards in Bishops Falls at Krista’s Clover Farm, D and R Self Serve and Convenience Ltd., and Glen’s Ultramar; in Botwood at White’s One Stop and Imperial Variety; and in Grand Falls-Windsor at

Hilltop Kwikway, Kelly’s Korner, Centennial Groceteria, Queensway Esso, Jim’s Value Grocer and Riverside Convenience. Six games for $7.

GANDER ELKS LODGE #310 BINGO

The Gander Elks Lodge #310 Indoor Bingo takes place every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 8 p.m. sharp.

ELKS CLUB GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR BINGO

Bingo at the Grand Falls Elks Lodge located at 17 Beaumont Avenue, Grand FallsWindsor, begins at 8 p.m. on Fridays.

AUTISM AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Exploits Community Employment Corporation

We offer job-readiness programming free of charge to individuals 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with autism and/ or developmental disabilities. Programming includes but is not limited to assessments to determine strengths and challenges, appropriate employment choices based on assessment outcome, resume writing and interview skills, on-the-job toolbox specific to individual need. A wage subsidy or job coach may also be available for a limited time as the end goal of the Autism and Employment Program is independent employment.

To book an appointment, call 489-8391, 486-0942 or email smatchem@bellaliant. com.

AIRIALS GYMNASTICS, GANDER

Registration is open for gymnastics classes for all ages and all skill levels, including our very popular Bones in Balance class for Seniors and Ninja Obstacle course.

We’re currently registering for our Active After School Program for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 3, with a walkover from Gander Academy to our site in Town Square; pickup at 5 p.m.

Check our registration website https://airials.uplifterinc. com for full program listings, including day, time and price. For more information email airialsgymnasticsclub@gmail. com, or call 256-4242.

CHASE THE ACE

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 Grand Falls will be holding Chase the Ace draw and a 50/50 draw every Friday from 6-8 p.m. The 50/50 draw tickets at $1 each and the Chase the Ace Ticket are three for $5. The 50/50 draw will take place at 8 p.m. followed by the Chase the Ace draw.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 5, BOTWOOD

Chase the Ace

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Botwood holds Chase the Ace with jackpot starting from $1,000, plus a 50/50 draw, every Wednesday evening at the Legion in Botwood from 7-9 p.m. Chase the Ace tickets are three for $5 and 50/50 tickets are $1 each. Cards and darts also available to play. Chase the Ace tickets sold every Wednesday at the Legion and 50/50 tickets available all week long at the Legion or at Imperial Variety, White’s One Stop and The Hair Shop in Botwood. The Botwood Legion is also open from 12 p.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday with full bar service and is available for rental and catering. Must be at least 19 years of age. Call the Legion for more information at 709-257-2209. Come out and support your Veterans and their families.

J.R. SMALLWOOD ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE, GANDER:

For information on upcoming events, contact the box office at 709-256-1081 or visit our website www.artsandculturecentre.com.

STATUS OF WOMEN CENTRAL – SWC

Status of Women Central – SWC supports women who wish to take control and better the quality of their lives. If you need help, contact by phone at 709-489-8919, email coordinator.sowc@bellaliant. com, website www.statusofwomencentral.com or private message on Facebook.

EXPLOITS SEARCH AND RESCUE

Looking to donate your recycling to a good cause? Exploits

Search and Rescue has an account at the Green Depot. You can use our name and phone number of 489-3999 to donate them when dropping off. Our account information is also on the wall inside the drop area for reference.

NTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES

– Mental Health Crisis Line:

1-888-737-4668 – CHANNEL: 1-855-7532560

– Crisis Test Line: Text

‘TALK’ to 686868

– Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566, text 45645

Bridge the Gapp

– Doorways counselling service is available throughout the province. Counselling can be provided via telephone or virtually, as well as through other e-mental health options found on www.bridgethegapp.ca/. Visit cnhanl.ca for more information.

CHANNAL CENTRAL Virtual peer support groups

Channal Central offers virtual peer support groups on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 6-8 p.m. for ages 16 plus via Zoom. To register, email virtualgroup@channal. ca.

YOUTH 2000 CENTRE (Y2C), GRAND FALLSWINDSOR

The Y2C offers program for registered participants ages five to 29 and their families with healthy snacks and academic games, life skills and homework assistance.

The Y2C offers in-person programming as well as virtual opportunities.

Keep an eye on their Facebook page for information and how to register.

ALLIED YOUTH (AY) POST #1017 GRAND FALLSWINDSOR

Allied Youth is a youth-lead leadership group for youth Grades 7-12. They meet every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Exploits Valley Intermediate in Grand Falls-Windsor, unless they are out in the community doing other things. Visit Allied Youth GFW Post #1017 for more information.