On Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish (110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl) Sullivan's Songhouse -- Sean Sullivan and Sheldon Thornhill -- will be performing an Irish music concert to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets for the concert are $20 each.  They can be purchased at Our Lady, Queen of Families Parish (110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl), or they can be purchased over the phone by calling 709-364-8606. 

The next Wessex Society Lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 pm, at the Paul Pope Centre for Film and Television, 40 Strawberry Marsh Road.  Please be advised that the doors will be opened at 7:00 and will be locked promptly at 7:30.  Please use the East entrance only.

The speaker is Writer and Journalist, Heather Barrett, who will speak on the topic “The Mill Girls:  the teenaged girls and women who left Newfoundland during the 1940’s to work at the British Commonwealth’s largest textile mill in what is now Cambridge Ontario.

This lecture will also be presented by Zoom.  Please visit the Wessex Society of Newfoundland website, the Lectures and Gatherings page, and click on the link to attend.

Seventeenth Annual Cougar Flight 491 Memorial Service
At 9:48 a.m. March 12, 2009, the accident of Cougar Flight
491 off the coast of St. John’s, NL, resulted in the loss of life of 17 people. This year marks the
seventeenth anniversary of this loss of life.
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Eastern Chaplaincy will join families, friends and co-workers of
those lost for an annual memorial service. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Service will also 
be live streamed through Eastern Chaplaincy’s website: www.easternchaplaincy.ca
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Date: March 12, 2026
Location: Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle, 565 Kenmount Road, St. John’s, N

Lakecrest Independent School invites the community to experience the magic, humor, and heart of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on March 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holy Heart Theatre in St. John’s.

Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story, the musical follows Matilda, a brilliant and brave young girl who discovers that even the smallest person can change their story. Featuring a talented cast of Lakecrest students, this lively production brings the award-winning musical to life with unforgettable songs, humor, and a little bit of rebellion.

Tickets: $32
More information: holyhearttheatre.com

Textile and Apparel Design students at College of the North Atlantic host the annual event Yarnival on March 13 (12–3 PM) at the Prince Philip Drive Campus, and we’d love to share it with members of our local arts community.
Yarnival is a community-focused fundraiser supporting our graduating students. The event will feature local arts and craft vendors, a bake sale, a silent auction, and live, hands-on demonstrations including block printing, mending, and needle felting.

CFUW (The Canadian Federation of University Women) is preparing for its Great Big Book Sale   by collecting books from February 28 to March  15 at the Former Globo Shoes location in the Avalon Mall parking lot. The sale takes place March 26-March 28.   

Last year's sale was very successful. CFUW St. John's was able to  fund $45,000 in scholarships and $20,000  
in Community Outreach. 

St. John’s Lions Club Weekly Sunday Flea Market!   You Never Know what you will find… records, dvds, jewelry, collectables , books, housewares  and more!  The St. John’s Lions Weekly Sunday Flea Market is located at the Lions Chalet on Mayor Ave. ( behind the re max centre ) from 8:30 AM until Noon ! 

HOT LIONS L INTERNATIONAL DINNER 

WHAT: HOT TURKEY DINNER 

WHEN: MARCH 22nd, 2026 

WHERE: WATERFORD HOSPITAL LION'S CLUB 308 WATERFORD BRIDGE RD 

TIME: 4PM 6PM 

PRICE: $20 PER PLATE WITH DESSERT 

CONTACT: gloriahewit65@outlok.com 

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS MARCH 15 

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 1 (Blackmarsh Road) Sunday Flea markets from 9-12. Pop in and see the vendors and what they have to offer.

St. James United Church St. Patrick's Day Concert: A reminder that the St. Patrick Day Concert performance by Hamilton Sound and Bud Davidge is coming up on Sunday, March 15th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Tickets are $35 and are available by calling the church office 709-722-1881 or emailing info@stjamesuc.org Tuesdays to Fridays from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. 

The Star of the Sea Association, Holyrood, will be hosting a variety of St Paddy’s Day Events:

Friday, March 13th - Kitchen Party with Bart and Marion McCarthy. Doors open at 8:30pm. Cover is only $5.

Saturday, March 14th - Members Dinner and Dance. Non members can purchase tickets at a cost of $30 per person, please contact Joan at (709) 229-7328 by Wednesday, March 11th. Dance open to public at 9pm - cover charge is $10. Music by Bart and Marion McCarthy.

Sunday, March 15th - Come All Ye. Get your green on for a fantastic day of entertainment with Brian Finn. From 2-6pm. This is a Free Event. Soup and rolls will be served at 5pm.

Coast 101.1 offers Community Matters listings free of charge for events by charities and registered not for profit groups.

Please send your event information to onair@coast1011.com. Text written emails, please. Posters are not placed in the listing. Ensure your accuracy and spelling as we often "cut & paste" your information.

Items we cannot accept for Community Matters include:

-For profit events

-Private fundraising events by/for individuals without board/community group oversight (online auctions/fundraising posts like GoFundMe, family organized fundraising events)

-Straight lottery/gaming events (Bingo, Chase The Ace, Poker) where the only or main reason to attend is participation in the lottery/gaming

--events with a gaming element as a part of the program (ie 50-50 draw at the dinner/dance) and not the sole reason to attend may be accepted

St. Paul's Anglican Church, Main Road Goulds will be holding a Spaghetti Supper on Friday, March 20th.  Join us for an evening of Fun, Food and Music.  Doors open at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:00 pm  Tickets $10 for small, $15 for large.  Music by The Harbour Boys.  To purchase tickets contact Joanne @763-6644 or Mary Lou @ 368-6975 or the Church Office 360-3078; email stpaulsgoulds@gmail.com  Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, March 16th.

Members of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador
are once again offering free income tax services to senior citizens and other individuals of the St.
John’s, Mount Pearl and surrounding areas with a personal income of $40,000 or less. This program
excludes all persons with self-employment, rental income or income from foreign sources.

For more information or to arrange for an appointment, please call the Association of Chartered
Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador at 753-3090 ext. 201. Please leave a
message and your call will be returned within 2 days.
 
Tax clinics will be held in March. 

The Canadian Red Cross is in need of volunteers to support their Emergency Management Program, the Canadian Red Cross assist families that are displaced from their homes in the event of a fire or other disaster. 
All necessary training is provided.
 For more information, please contact Robert at 709-758-8403 or visit redcross.ca/volunteer

Trump: Back by Popular Demand? 
 A.C. Hunter Library,
Wednesday March 18
6:30pm (6pm in Labrador)
Virtual via WebEx

What in The World is a new current affairs discussion program.
This time we are talking about Trump.
Join Dr. Scott Matthews online (via WebEx) .We will be discussing how Americans have never been so polarized in their views of the president, leading many to conclude that the quality of the president’s performance in office no longer matters. But is that really true? This talk will discuss the response of the U.S. public to the highs and lows of President Trump’s second term. We’ll also look ahead to the 2026 congressional elections, which will largely determine the fate of the president’s last 2 years in office.
Register HERE: https://nlpl.ca/events/what-in-the-world-trump-back-by-popular-demand/​

or call (709)737-3950 to get more info. 

St. Lawrence ACW Portugal Cove monthly card game will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Portugal Cove. Admission is $5.00. Please bring your own cards and baskets.

CVITP Tax Clinics @ the Library 

March 19
March 28
April 24
April 30
1-4pm
A.C. Hunter Library

Our annual CVITP (Community Volunteer Tax Program) tax clinics are back!
Volunteers will be on hand to assist with tax returns for those with a modest income  and a simple tax return. First come first served. 

Modest Income: Single $40,000, two person household (single parent or married/common-law couple) with total income below $55,000. 
More info about our clinics HERE: https://nlpl.ca/series/cvitp-tax-clinics/​

or call (709)737-3950 to get more info. 

The City of St. John’s will be hosting a World Poetry Day Reading Event on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Foran Greene Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall.
The event will be hosted by the City’s Poet Laureate Mark Callanan and feature the following five poets:
Allie Duff
Paul Moorehead
Julia Polyck-O’Neill
Anna Swanson
Agnes Walsh
This is a public event and registration is not required. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.

All Saints Parish, Foxtrap are having a Luncheon/Card Game on Thursday, March 19th. 
Starting at 12 noon.  Meal will be a Hot Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings.
Dessert, tea/coffee.  Cost will be $15 for meal, cards $5.  Tickets will be sold on a
box of grocery items.  Please call in advance to place your attendance for the meal.
Deadline to call will be March 17th. For more info. Call Barb 709-834-4795 or
Sandra 709-240-2114.

Gonzaga High School Pop Up Prom Shop is back by popular demand! 
Community Pop Up (CPU) - Saturday, March 21, 2026 
TIME:  12:00 noon - 3:00pm SHARP
Location: Gonzaga High School (Student/Parking Lot Entrance to the left side of the main entrance).
You can drop off gently-used prom attire at the main office Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. 
If you would like to donate financially or “adopt a graduate,” please email tracyanngardiner@nlesd.ca and she will connect you with the parent volunteers leading this part of the initiative. 
Any graduating student from any high school in our province can visit our Pup Up Prom Shops here at Gonzaga on the aforementioned dates.
We have a selection of FREE prom attire.
Dresses, 
Suits
Dress Shirts
Shoes, 
Jewelry, 
Purses, etc…. 

Rock & Roll Matinee for the Food Banks featuring Summerset, Judith Morrissey & The Roadside Attractions and Damzel the all girl teenage Rock Band!
Sunday March 22nd  at the Old Mill.  Doors open at 1pm, showtime 2pm-5pm
Proceeds to the Community Food Sharing Association
Tickets $15 at the door, advance tickets call Billy Sharpe at 685-2610

 People of the Sea Service continues. Memorial United Church in Portugal Cove will be hosting the 2026 People of the Sea Service at 2:30pm on Sunday, March 22. This service recognizes all those who make a living from or on the sea through harvesting, researching, protecting and respecting our oceans in times of peace and war. Everyone is invited to this service to join with representatives from all levels of government, local community leaders, business leaders and others to celebrate and pay homage to the close cultural and historical ties to the sea. Everyone is welcome. A reception will follow the service.

Church of the Ascension, 58 Smallwood Drive Mt. Pearl is hosting a Fish and Brewis supper on Monday, March 23. Supper will be held at 5:30 and takeout is available. Pickup for takeout orders will be 5 p.m.  Entertainment to be provided by Alex Taylor. Tickets are $15 each and are on sale from the office Monday to Friday, 9 to noon.

Do you or someone you support have a disability? You may be missing out on valuable financial benefits.
On March 24, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM there will be an information session covering the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, the Canadian Disability Benefit, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit at the Summit Centre Multipurpose Room in Mount Pearl.
Join guest speaker Fraser Piccott, a longtime community leader and advocate with more than 40 years of experience supporting Persons with Disabilities.
Find out more at mountpearl.ca/inclusion
This session is open to individuals with disabilities, caregivers, family members, and anyone wanting to learn more.
For details, contact bpelley@mountpearl.ca or call (709) 748-1000 ext. 1213.

Join the Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Lions Club at our goods bingo for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

🔜 Date: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
🕒 Time: doors open 6.30pm, bingo starts 7:00pm
📍 Location: Brookside Intermediate
🎟️ Cards 3 for $5 with additional draws during event
🥤 Canteen with snacks for purchase
👓 Bring a pair of used glasses, sunglasses or dollar store readers for an entry to win a door prize

Topsail United Church Men's Club will be holding a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 28 from 8 until 11 A.M., usual Great Menu. Adults $12, Children $5. Face Painting and Colouring for the Children.  All are Welcome

The Geraldine Rubia Centre located at 41 Shaw Street is holding an Easter Turkey and Ham Raffle on Sunday March 29th at 1pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

Blocks on the Rock 6, Newfoundland’s premier LEGO® fan event, presented by Newfoundlug, returns on April 11th and 12th at 206 Mount Scio Road, St. John’s.
Event hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days, with a sensory-friendly hour on Sunday, April 12th, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Admission is $5, and children under 3 enter for free.
Guests from First Robotics NL will bring the excitement of LEGO® robotics.
All profits from door fees directly support Easter Seals NL’s programs. 
Attendees will enjoy stunning displays, interactive build zones, and more. 

St George’s church in Petty Harbour is hosting an afternoon of stories and songs with Karla Pilgram  on April 26 at 2:30pm. Tickets $25.00 can be purchased by calling Karen at 7097288881

The Trinity Conception Placentia Health Foundation’s 
35th Annual Dinner & Auction 
is on Saturday, June 13th
at the Harbour Breeze, Hr. Grace 
Enjoy a night out with while supporting health care 
in your area…artwork, sports items, weekend 
getaways and much more! Get your tickets now! 
To purchase tickets or FMI 
call Don or Colleen at 945-5289