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There are plenty of events coming up in your community

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.

JUMBLE AND BAKE SALE

Exploits Regional Curling Club, Lincoln Road, Grand Falls-Windsor. June 17 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Bring your own reusable bag. Donations may be dropped off at the Club on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. For more information contact Corrie at 709-489-9589.

ASSOCIATION FOR NEW CANADIANS

Chess and Chat is expanding to a second location and time on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Gordon High Lander Tea Room on High Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. Sundays at 10 a.m. at Third Place Café, Grand Falls-Windsor is continuing.

UKRAINE/HAITI ORPHANS YARD SALE

June 3 at Windsor Pentecostal Complex (WPC), Grand FallsWindsor. Trailer drop-off site at WPC parking lot, 97 King St., Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 p.m. For pick up, call 709-486-5334. No clothes, encyclopedias/textbooks, refrigerators, TVs or computer equipment.

NORRIS ARM HERITAGE & ARTS CENTRE

May 25 Salvation Army Red Shield Gospel Concert, 7 p.m.

May 26 Trivia Night. Registration 7 p.m.

May 27 Open Mic 7 p.m. Please contact the Norris Arm Heritage & Arts Centre for further information.

LEWISPORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Learn to Speak Spanish adult program at the Lewisporte Public Library takes place Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. It's a beginner program and patrons are welcome to join.

Family Story Time is Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts and more.

HIKE FOR HOSPICE 2023

A family-friendly event that raises funds for Lionel Kelland Hospice. Hike, bike, walk, wheel, kayak, run, do yoga or simply be active during the week of June 3 to 10. Choose your own distance or duration. Participate in your hometown, worksite or wherever you happen to be.

We also encourage teams to come together with other supporters on Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. for a community hike at the Exploits Nordic Ski Trails in Grand Falls-Windsor.

Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ killick-hospice-care-inc/p2p/ hikeforhospice2023/

GANDER ELKS LODGE CHASE THE ACE

2 Caldwell St. Every Saturday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Draw to take place at 4:15 p.m. and the winner must be present to try for their chance to draw the ace.

PRIDE GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR

Voluntary, not-for-profit organization with an aim to provide an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate and advocate for the culture, heritage, diversity and rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people. New members are always welcome. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @gfwpride

PFLAG GFW

Chapter of Pflag Canada and is a resource, support and education network for 2SLGBTQ+ people of all ages, as well as their families and friends. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@ pflaggfw), email them at grandfallswindsornl@pflagcanada.ca or call 1-888-530-6777 (ext.584)

PARENTS OF TRANS, TWOSPIRIT & GENDER DIVERSE KIDS – CENTRAL NL

Confidential support group for parents of transgender, twospirit and gender diverse children, youth & adults. For more information, email parentsoftranskidscentralnl@gmail.com, call or text 709-486-9300 or visit Facebook @ parentsoftranskidsnl.

GANDER BRANCH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Monthly meetings are first Monday of the month at the Arts and Culture Centre except when it's a holiday the meeting is then held the following Monday. New members welcome. Call

709- 256-3073.

GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR HERITAGE SOCIETY

The collection of the Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society includes documents, artifacts and photographs related to the history of the mill, the town and its people. 10 Mill Rd. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 709-489-6903 or email gfwheritagesociety@gmail.com.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TV BINGO

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

Every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 8 p.m.

17 Beaumont Ave., Grand Falls-Windsor, begins at 8 p.m. on Fridays.

GANDER PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

LEWISPORTE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

BISHOP’S FALLS PUBLIC

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 1:30-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

HARMSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY, GRAND FALLSWINDSOR

Monday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Tue/ Wed/Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit their Facebook page for updates. 709-489-2303 or 709489-3507.

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