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News & Events (Bonavista)

Event times and dates are subject to change. Please keep checking back or for further information please Telephone (709) 468-7747 or (709) 468-7816 Come Home Year 2010 Come Home Year has an office set up at 122 Confederation Drive in the Vista Family Resource Building. The telephone number is (709)468-2600. The hours are from 8am - 5pm, Monday -Friday. The Special Event Planners are Ann Squires and Renee Randell. Date: Posted: 2010-02-14 April Wine and Stampeders Concert Tickets for the April Wine and Stampeders Concert at Cabot Stadium, Bonavista, July 31, 2010 are on sale at the Town Hall in Bonavista. Buys yours early as quantities are limited. Please call (709)468-7747 or email town.bonavista@nf.sympatico.ca. Date: Posted: 2010-02-14 COME HOME YEAR 2010 “Bonavista - Where It All Began” July 25 - August 1, 2010 To all former residents of Bonavista who have moved away, we encourage you to plan your vacation around our celebrations. We would greatly appreciate your contacting the Town Hall in Bonavista and leave your address and telephone number so that we can send you an invitation.  The telephone number is (709)468-7747.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Details will be announced when events are finalized.   TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Times & Events subject to change) SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010  2:00 pm Ecumenical church service at Memorial United Church  Unveiling of DVD  “Bonavista Then and Now” (will be available for purchase)  Luminary Display (luminaries can be purchased in memory of loved ones.)    MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010  9:30 am Historic tour of Main Street starting at Ryan’s Premises. Jonathon Parsons, Tour Guide   11:00 am Children’s “Making Fish” Program & Scavenger Hunt at Ryan Premises. 2:00 pm Family Banner Parade at Mockbeggar Boardwalk. Participants responsible for creating their own banners. 6:00 pm  Registration at Cabot Stadium Admission $1 (covers all evening’s events) 7:00 pm  Opening ceremonies at Cabot Stadium   8:00 pm Tribute to Bearcats at Cabot Stadium 9:00 pm  Meet and greet at Cabot Stadium. Music by G & R Sound  TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 10:00 am Nature hike beginning at Spillar’s Cove with tour guide Jon Joy Children’s events at playground Parents and kids mixed soccer tournament.    11:00 am Bobber race at Canaille Brook, bobbers available in advance at Bonavista Town Hall 1:00 pm Activities at Baynet for children ages 8—12. 6:00 pm Dinner Theatre (meal by United Church Women, entertainment by Late Bloomers at United Church Hall .  Limited number of tickets available, cost $25. 7:00 pm Old fashioned concert sponsored by Anglican  Church Men’s Group.  Limited number of tickets available. 10:00 pm 70’s dance at Stadium WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010 10:00 am Children’s Softball tournament Family Nature walk along the old Railway track. 1:00 pm “Christmas in the Harbour” at Matthew Legacy site.  Music, entertainment and concessions. Kite making workshop at Ryan’s Premises. 2:00 pm Youth band showcase and Guitar Hero competition at Fisherman’s Hall. 6:00 pm Dinner Theatre # 2 (meal by United Church Women), entertainment by Late Bloomers at United Church Hall.  Tickets $25. 7:00-9:00 pm Teeny bopper dance (ages 6-12) at Fishermen’s Hall.  Music by Dave Power.  Adm. $3 8:00 pm Bingo at Lion’s Club 9:30 pm Teen dance at Fishermen’s Hall. (ages 13-18) Music by Dave Power.  Adm. $3. 10:00 pm Adult dance at Matthew Legacy Wharf. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010 11:00 am Remembering our Peacekeepers Past/Present Memorial Service at War Memorial Grounds.  Parade to start at Legion at 10:30 am and proceed to War Memorial.  Please encourage your children to attend. 2:00 pm Boil-up at Cape Bonavista  picnic site.  Families responsible for their own food and entertainment. 3:00 pm Kite making workshop at Ryan’s Premises. 4:00 pm Lipsync contest at Matthew Legacy Site. 7:00 pm Church service by Come Home Year Choir at Memorial United  Church DUSK Bonfire at Pinnacle at Cape Bonavista. Concessions and live entertainment.  10:00 pm Kitchen Party at local bar. FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010 7:00 am Breakfast on the Wharf at Matthew Site 10:00 am Cabot Loop Kite Festival at Ryan’s Hill.  Sponsored by Sea and Sky Committee. Adult softball tournament. 6:30 pm Motorcade to start at  College of the North Atlantic.  Prize to be awarded.  You must start and end in the motorcade to claim prize. 7:00 pm Texas Holdem Poker at Canadian Legion Hall.  $30 to register 8:00 pm Karaoke contest at Matthew Legacy SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 10:00 am Texas Holdem Poker will Resume from Friday night’s game. 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm GARDEN PARTY At Cabot Stadium Grounds.  Variety of entertainment, events, activitities and Concessions.  We encourage you to make it a family event and bring along a picnic. 12:00 noon until supplies last Fish and brewis  Available at the Fishermen’s Hall. 4:00 pm Steak supper at Fire Hall Sponsored by  fire Department. 7:00 pm Gospel Concert at Matthew Legacy Wharf.  Free-will offering. 9:00 pm Dance at Royal Canadian Legion Hall, country & light rock. CONCERT AT CABOT STADIUM...FEATURING APRIL WINE AND THE STAMPEDERS!!!!!  Doors open at 7:30 pm.  TICKETS $40 in ADVANCE & $45 AT DOOR. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010 2:30 pm Blessing of the Fleet at MatthewLegacy Site. 9:00 pm  Closing ceremonies at MatthewLegacy Site.  DUSK: FIREWORKS AT MARINE CENTER   Date: July 25 - Aug 1, 2010 Posted: 2010-02-17 Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council Public Information Session on Arts Funding Opportunities. The Harbour Quarters Inn, 42 Campbell Street, Bonavista Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 7 p.m. Learn about funding programs for individual artists, groups, not-for-profit arts organizations, not-for-profit arts festivals, community arts groups, and schools.     For more information:   Phone: long distance toll free 1-866-726-2212 E-mail: nlacmail@nfld.net   www.nlac.nf.ca Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Posted: 2010-02-14

Events (Matthew Legacy)

Event times and dates are subject to change. Please keep checking back or for further information please Telephone 709-468-1493 or Toll Free 1-877-468-1497 or visit our website at www.matthewlegacy.com. Summer Schedule 2009 Come and take a tour of the Newfoundland and Labrador Matthew! Open 7 Days a Week (10:00AM-6:00PM) June 1st-September 26th July Events 2009 DOWN IN THE HOLD ENTERTAINMENT An evening on live Newfoundland Music performed in the Cargo Hold of the Matthew. (July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th.) Admission $10 per person. Show starts at 7pm. BONAVISTA DAY EVENTS! July 24 at 8:00AM - Community Breakfast (Sponsored by the GFS) Cost: $6.00 July 25th - Gospel Concert at 7:00pm. Free will offering will be taken. Both events will take place on the Wharf next to the "Matthew". CELEBRATING BARTLETT July 20th 12:00 noon - Arrival ceremony of the Bowdin. Music by the Cape Shore Boys. 1:00pm - Music by Rick Pardy. 2:00pm - Music by Craig and Harvey. 3:00pm - Public Boarding begins. 4:00pm - Clown Show and Bouncing Castle. 4:30pm - Magic Show 5:00pm - Music by Gord Hiscock 6:00pm - Public Boarding ends. 9:00pm - 1:00am - Dance party on the Wharf (Sound System). Tickets sold in advance ONLY. $5.00 each. Must be 19 or older. ID Required. * Free admission to wharf area both days, however to tour the Matthew there will be a fee of $7.00 per person (Daytime only). Craft, Concession and Game booths will be available for both days during the Bartlett visit. July 21st 8:00am - Breakfast on the wharf. "Flats" and Bologna: $6.00. 10:00am - Public Boarding 12:00 noon - Lunch. Baked beans and buns. $5.00. Music by Allister and Friends. 1:00pm - Harbour Sail Begins. 2:00pm - Appearance by Lizzie Jane 3:30pm - Music by Jim and Vince Hayward. 4:00pm - Harbour Sail Ends. 5:00pm - Music by Gord Hiscock 6:00pm - Public Boarding Begins 7:00pm - Bingo Game (Half the take) 8:00pm - Family Concert - Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne Come out and help us welcom Captain Bartlett's Ship, the Bowdoin to Bonavista! AUGUST EVENTS Stay Tuned for a complete list of August events! Date: July 2009 Posted: 2009-07-17 19:47:50 JULY and AUGUST Events Down in the Hold - An evening of song and stories accompanied by a taste of a NL food. Every Thursday Evening in July and August down inthe cargo hold of the ship Admission is $10.00 and the shows begin at 7pm. Celebrating Bartlett - July 20-21 Bartlett 2009 - A visit from the Great Arctic Schooner Bowdoin See Town of Bonavista website or www.bartlett2009.com Bonavista Days - July 23-26 - A variety of activities in relation to the Bonavista days activities See Town of Bonavista website Seniors Day - August 11th - A fun  afternoon of songs and games for all the seniors in the area Fall fair and craft show - September 19th Come out and meet the locals as they show off their wonderful arts and crafts local entertainment and lunch Date: JULY and AUGUST, 2009 Posted: 2009-05-11 20:19:41 Discovery Days 2009 - June 27th, 2009 8am - Community breakfast sponsored by the GFS 1pm - Terry Reilly Teddy Bear Picnic 2pm - Local entertainment ,concessions and games of chance 3pm - Cabot Karoke Star Jr. Contest children ages 5-14 will audition to become the first Cabot Karoke Star and four will be chosen to participate in the finals held on Bonavista Day, July 25th. Register your child now. 8pm Cabot's Legacy an evening of songs and stories performed by a talented group of local artists Events are subject to change .Please contact the site for more info. Date: June 27, 2009 Posted: 2009-05-11 20:25:11