Events in Happy Valley Goose Bay and North West River
Monday August 1
Come Home Year Farewell BBQ 4pm - 8pm at the town hall in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
HERE's WHAT'S HAPPENED ALREADY
week one...
Friday July 15 - completed and wonderful!
6:30pm - Come Home Year Kick Off at Kinsmen Park, but if the weather is bad, we will move inside EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena. We have live music starting at 7:00 pm including: The Flummies, Matrix, Smokehouse Donna Robberts & the Phantom Slyde Band. There will be food and games concessions, Celebration Kits for $10 (includes a t-shirt, discount coupons and other goodies) and a place to purchase Come Home Year merchandise. Official opening at 9:00pm. Bring your own lawn chairs. As it gets darker, we have planned a Fireworks display for your enjoyment!
Saturday July 16
10am - 2pm Celebration of Nations, Multicultural Food and Craft Fair. at the College of the North Atlantic. We have many hand made crafts, interesting foods to try and displays. Admission is just $2 per person. This event has been funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
10am Goose Jam Skateboard Competition at the Rotary Skate Park behind Mealy Mountain Collegiate. Watch some exciting action as young skaters strut their stuff! Free Admission.
Fun Mixed Softball Tournament - we don't have all the details on this sporting event, but you can call Glenn Pittman at 896-0415, Keith Winters 896-1570 or Kevin Lane 896-8542 to register a team
Rock and Roll at MATRIX 25th Anniversary Event at Maxwell's. There is a cover charge for admission and the party starts at 8pm.
People have been asking who MATRIX is... The band was formed in 1986. Members include Kenny Cochrane (guitar/keyboard), Doug Roberts (Bass), Paul Johnson (Lead Guitar), Mike Lethbridge (Drums), Pat Aylward (Lead Singer). We played most of our gigs at Maxwells back then. Hope this helps jog some memories. Looking forward to the reunion!!!
10am Goose Jam Skateboard Competition at the Rotary Skate Park behind Mealy Mountain Collegiate. Watch some exciting action as young skaters strut their stuff! Free Admission.
Fun Mixed Softball Tournament - we don't have all the details on this sporting event, but you can call Glenn Pittman at 896-0415, Keith Winters 896-1570 or Kevin Lane 896-8542 to register a team
Rock and Roll at MATRIX 25th Anniversary Event at Maxwell's. There is a cover charge for admission and the party starts at 8pm.
People have been asking who MATRIX is... The band was formed in 1986. Members include Kenny Cochrane (guitar/keyboard), Doug Roberts (Bass), Paul Johnson (Lead Guitar), Mike Lethbridge (Drums), Pat Aylward (Lead Singer). We played most of our gigs at Maxwells back then. Hope this helps jog some memories. Looking forward to the reunion!!!
Sunday July 17
1:30 - 5pm Family Day at the North West River Waterfront Park.
If the weather is bad, we'll move inside the Community Centre. This event starts with a Gospel Hymn Sing organized by Patsor MacCaulley and the pentecostal Church with several guest musicians.
Then at 3:30, Terry Rielly (AKA the TEDDY BEAR MAN) will be performing for kids and their parents. Bring along your Teddy Bear, lawn chairs and a blanket. Come Home Year Celebration Kits and merchandise will be available and we expect some food concessions as well. Free Admission, but we will be accepting donations to Ronald MacDonald House!
Pride in the Park at Kinsmen Park. This is a family orientated fun day, no alcohol, entertainment and activities for all ages. Open to any one of any sexual orientation, as this day celebrates the diversity and pride of all people in Labrador, while recognizing the national "Pride" celebrations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning individuals along with their families and supporters! Contact safealliance.pride@gmail.com for more information. Free admission
If the weather is bad, we'll move inside the Community Centre. This event starts with a Gospel Hymn Sing organized by Patsor MacCaulley and the pentecostal Church with several guest musicians.
Then at 3:30, Terry Rielly (AKA the TEDDY BEAR MAN) will be performing for kids and their parents. Bring along your Teddy Bear, lawn chairs and a blanket. Come Home Year Celebration Kits and merchandise will be available and we expect some food concessions as well. Free Admission, but we will be accepting donations to Ronald MacDonald House!
Pride in the Park at Kinsmen Park. This is a family orientated fun day, no alcohol, entertainment and activities for all ages. Open to any one of any sexual orientation, as this day celebrates the diversity and pride of all people in Labrador, while recognizing the national "Pride" celebrations for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning individuals along with their families and supporters! Contact safealliance.pride@gmail.com for more information. Free admission
Monday July 18
11am - 4pm is our special Senior's Day BBQ hosted by the Labrador Frienship Centre at the Leon Cooper Memorial Park on Grenfell Street. Free admission and complimentary food for seniors.
Tuesday July 19
1 to 4pm Birch Brook Open House / Guided Hikes at Birch Brook Ski Club. The new chalet will be open all afternoon so that people can meet and mingle. There will be three guided walks leaving at 1, 2 and 3. Each hike will take about an hour. There may also be shorter hikes as well, leaving at the same times. We will have a donation box for the hikes. Everyone attending will be asked to register and to sign in and out for the hikes for safety reasons. There will also be BBQ and drinks available to purchase.
4:30 - 6:30pm Moravian Church Community Supper at the church annex located at 1 Haven Street just off Hamilton River Road near Warr's Pharmacy. $7 admission gets you Chicken Pie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Tea or Coffee and Dessert. The proceeds from this supper will go towards replacing their annex flooring.
6:30 - 8:30 Kids Dance for ages 5 - 11 years. There will be Fun Music and Games and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. This event is being held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Happy Valley Goose Bay and it is another fundraiser for the Ronald MacDonald House.
7 pm Bruce Matson Photo Presentation at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River. Seating is limited in the airconditioned theatre so get there early to view this wonderful slide show of historic Labrador photos.
7 - 9pm Mixed Basket Ball This is a Grudge Match between Goose High School VS. Our Lady Queen of Peace being held at the Labrador Training Centre. Tie up your sneakers and contact Glenn Pittman to register 896-0145 with $2 registration Fee.
4:30 - 6:30pm Moravian Church Community Supper at the church annex located at 1 Haven Street just off Hamilton River Road near Warr's Pharmacy. $7 admission gets you Chicken Pie, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Tea or Coffee and Dessert. The proceeds from this supper will go towards replacing their annex flooring.
6:30 - 8:30 Kids Dance for ages 5 - 11 years. There will be Fun Music and Games and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. This event is being held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Happy Valley Goose Bay and it is another fundraiser for the Ronald MacDonald House.
7 pm Bruce Matson Photo Presentation at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River. Seating is limited in the airconditioned theatre so get there early to view this wonderful slide show of historic Labrador photos.
7 - 9pm Mixed Basket Ball This is a Grudge Match between Goose High School VS. Our Lady Queen of Peace being held at the Labrador Training Centre. Tie up your sneakers and contact Glenn Pittman to register 896-0145 with $2 registration Fee.
Wednesday July 20
6pm-9pm Concert in the Park at Kinsmen Park has an Aboriginal Theme with Drum Dancers and several aboriginal musicians. Admission is Free
2:00pm Military Appreciation Event Hosted by 5 Wing Goose Bay, there will be a Memorial Service at the Base Cemetery 'To Honor our Past', followed by a tour of the Military Museum at about 3:30 and a meet and greet reception with tea and coffee. All Allied and Canadian military personnel, past and present encouraged to participate. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
6-8pm Fun Mixed Soccer 15 and over at the Labrador Training Centre. Glenn Pittman has organized sports for everyone's interests so call him to register 896-0415. $2.00 fee
2:00pm Military Appreciation Event Hosted by 5 Wing Goose Bay, there will be a Memorial Service at the Base Cemetery 'To Honor our Past', followed by a tour of the Military Museum at about 3:30 and a meet and greet reception with tea and coffee. All Allied and Canadian military personnel, past and present encouraged to participate. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
6-8pm Fun Mixed Soccer 15 and over at the Labrador Training Centre. Glenn Pittman has organized sports for everyone's interests so call him to register 896-0415. $2.00 fee
Thursday July 21
12-2 pm Community Lunch at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Hamilton River Road - drop by and enjoy BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs at the community fundraiser.
6 - 8 pm Mixed Fun Softball at Shaw Field in Hamilton Heights. Call Glenn Pittman to register 896-0415
8 pm Wicked Altogether is an fabulous performance with Snook, Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne. Music and Comedy!! Visit our new Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre for this great event. Tickets are selling fast at $20. The box office is now operating on summer hours but you can call at 896-4028. There is another showing tomorrow night...
6 - 8 pm Mixed Fun Softball at Shaw Field in Hamilton Heights. Call Glenn Pittman to register 896-0415
8 pm Wicked Altogether is an fabulous performance with Snook, Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne. Music and Comedy!! Visit our new Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre for this great event. Tickets are selling fast at $20. The box office is now operating on summer hours but you can call at 896-4028. There is another showing tomorrow night...
Friday July 22 - Community Open House Day
Free Admission
8 am - 4pm North Star Building (the old United Church School). Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research IEMR Office, new Family Resource Centre, Parks Canada Office. See how things have changed since your school days there.
8:30am -4:30pm Them Days Drop by and see the NEW archive and renovated building. Magazines and other publications available to purchase. Refreshments & Snacks, Tours and History.
10:00am - 12:00 noon College of the North Atlantic Open House with tours at 10:30 and 11:30. Children are welcome and a room will be set aside for children to color and play while parents are on the tours. The Open House is open to alumni from the College of the North Atlantic, Labrador Community College, Labrador College, District Vocational School, or anyone interested in viewing the campus.
10am NEW Supreme Court House beside the Town Hall. Enjoy the rare opportunity of a guided tour of the Court House and be sure to view the collection of art recently installed in the building.
11am - 3 pm United Church Community Open House and snack.
Some of the UCW women will also be at hand to sell our little commerative cookbooks, sun catchers featuring a sketch of the new church building and packages of squares ( samples of the recipes in our cookbooks). We will be selling tea, coffee, sandwiches and a dish of ice cream with home made strawberry sauce for $5 to anyone who would like to stop for a break when they are visiting around town.
12 noon The Royal Canadian Legion is offering Happy Hour prices starting at 12 noon until closing, and finger foods at 4:00 pm. Lots of historical exhibits in the building and on the grounds.
1pm - 4pm Canadian Cancer Society located at 217 H.R.R will be open for visitors, refreshments available.
1pm-4pm Town Fire Hall next to the town hall, will have a local firefighter to speak with you, and you may get to climb on board the fire engine for a photo.
2pm - 4pm Anglican Church on Grenfell Street. Greeters will welcome you and answer questions that you may have, refreshments available.
AND THEN TONIGHT.....
8 pm Wicked Altogether is an fabulous performance with Snook, Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne. Music and Comedy!! Visit our new Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre for this great event. Tickets are selling fast at $20. The box office is now operating on summer hours but you can call at 896-4028.
8 pm School Reunion Dance Come out and reunite with class mates from any year, any school in central Labrador. Open to everyone 19 and older even if you didn't attend school here....The venue has been changed to the EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena in anticipation of large crowds. Lots of old photos to see and enjoy the music of Smoke House and Reformation. $10 Admission.
8 am - 4pm North Star Building (the old United Church School). Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research IEMR Office, new Family Resource Centre, Parks Canada Office. See how things have changed since your school days there.
8:30am -4:30pm Them Days Drop by and see the NEW archive and renovated building. Magazines and other publications available to purchase. Refreshments & Snacks, Tours and History.
10:00am - 12:00 noon College of the North Atlantic Open House with tours at 10:30 and 11:30. Children are welcome and a room will be set aside for children to color and play while parents are on the tours. The Open House is open to alumni from the College of the North Atlantic, Labrador Community College, Labrador College, District Vocational School, or anyone interested in viewing the campus.
10am NEW Supreme Court House beside the Town Hall. Enjoy the rare opportunity of a guided tour of the Court House and be sure to view the collection of art recently installed in the building.
11am - 3 pm United Church Community Open House and snack.
Some of the UCW women will also be at hand to sell our little commerative cookbooks, sun catchers featuring a sketch of the new church building and packages of squares ( samples of the recipes in our cookbooks). We will be selling tea, coffee, sandwiches and a dish of ice cream with home made strawberry sauce for $5 to anyone who would like to stop for a break when they are visiting around town.
12 noon The Royal Canadian Legion is offering Happy Hour prices starting at 12 noon until closing, and finger foods at 4:00 pm. Lots of historical exhibits in the building and on the grounds.
1pm - 4pm Canadian Cancer Society located at 217 H.R.R will be open for visitors, refreshments available.
1pm-4pm Town Fire Hall next to the town hall, will have a local firefighter to speak with you, and you may get to climb on board the fire engine for a photo.
2pm - 4pm Anglican Church on Grenfell Street. Greeters will welcome you and answer questions that you may have, refreshments available.
AND THEN TONIGHT.....
8 pm Wicked Altogether is an fabulous performance with Snook, Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne. Music and Comedy!! Visit our new Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre for this great event. Tickets are selling fast at $20. The box office is now operating on summer hours but you can call at 896-4028.
8 pm School Reunion Dance Come out and reunite with class mates from any year, any school in central Labrador. Open to everyone 19 and older even if you didn't attend school here....The venue has been changed to the EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena in anticipation of large crowds. Lots of old photos to see and enjoy the music of Smoke House and Reformation. $10 Admission.
Saturday July 23
Ball Hockey Tournament at the EJ Broomfield Memorial Areana starting at 9am with teams from Rigolet, Cartwright, Goose Bay and more.
11 am - 11 pm North West River Beach Festival, now held at the Waterfront Park, this two day festival is full of music and family fun. The beach is just a short walk away from the main event area and admission is FREE!
11 am - 11 pm North West River Beach Festival, now held at the Waterfront Park, this two day festival is full of music and family fun. The beach is just a short walk away from the main event area and admission is FREE!
Sunday July 24
9am Trappers Running Club 6k and 3k run from North West River waterfront. Registration at 9:30am with optional Canadian Diabetes Association Donation.
11 am Memorial Hymn Sing at NWR United Church. Dedicate a song in memory of a loved one, sing along, listen to guest singers.
11 am - 11 pm North West River Beach Festival, now held at the Waterfront Park, this two day festival is full of music and family fun. The beach is just a short walk away from the main event area, and admission is FREE.
11am taped music
1pm Kelly and Laura
1:30 Beach Queen Pageant
2:00 Donna Roberts and Family
2:30 Stanley Pokue
2:50 Betty Ann Gatez
3:10 Mike and Eric Mitsuk
3:30 David Penashue
3:50 Ondreya
4:10 Richard Neville
Jacinda Beals Band
The Flummies
5:00 Handicraft Auction/PAL Ticket draw
5:45 David Dyson
6:15 Selby Mesher
6:45 Gary and Jennifer Mitchell
7:30 The Downhomers
8:00 Shirley and the Montagues
8:45 BlackJack
9:30 The Northernaires
10:30 Chris Barker Band
11 am Memorial Hymn Sing at NWR United Church. Dedicate a song in memory of a loved one, sing along, listen to guest singers.
11 am - 11 pm North West River Beach Festival, now held at the Waterfront Park, this two day festival is full of music and family fun. The beach is just a short walk away from the main event area, and admission is FREE.
11am taped music
1pm Kelly and Laura
1:30 Beach Queen Pageant
2:00 Donna Roberts and Family
2:30 Stanley Pokue
2:50 Betty Ann Gatez
3:10 Mike and Eric Mitsuk
3:30 David Penashue
3:50 Ondreya
4:10 Richard Neville
Jacinda Beals Band
The Flummies
5:00 Handicraft Auction/PAL Ticket draw
5:45 David Dyson
6:15 Selby Mesher
6:45 Gary and Jennifer Mitchell
7:30 The Downhomers
8:00 Shirley and the Montagues
8:45 BlackJack
9:30 The Northernaires
10:30 Chris Barker Band
Monday July 25
6 - 9 pm Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Birthday Party! Everyone is welcome to come out to the Town Hall and meet the Council and staff and enjoy a peice of cake. Inside Chambers you can see photos of all the mayors over the years. FREE admission.
6 pm Speical Olympic Celebration at the Town Hall in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Help us celebrate and congratulate our award winning Special Olympics athletes! Free admission.
6 pm Speical Olympic Celebration at the Town Hall in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Help us celebrate and congratulate our award winning Special Olympics athletes! Free admission.
Tuesday July 26
Mother/Daughter Tea Party 2pm - 4pm at the Masonic Lodge on Hamilton River Road across the street from the Bargain Store. Don your finest hat and lace gloves and join us for complimentary tea, punch and sweets. FREE admission but donations accepted for Ronald MacDonald House.
7 pm Bruce Matson Photo Presentation at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River. Here is another chance for you to view these wonderful photographs of Labrador in the early days. FREE Admission.
7pm - 9 pm Basketball Challenge GRUDGE MATCH -School vs School- Shoot Out, Three Point Competition, a scrimage game. Held at the Labrador Training Centre. Call Glenn Pittman 896-0415 to register.
7 pm Bruce Matson Photo Presentation at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River. Here is another chance for you to view these wonderful photographs of Labrador in the early days. FREE Admission.
7pm - 9 pm Basketball Challenge GRUDGE MATCH -School vs School- Shoot Out, Three Point Competition, a scrimage game. Held at the Labrador Training Centre. Call Glenn Pittman 896-0415 to register.
Wednesday July 27
9am - 4pm Amaruk Open Day At Amaruk Golf Club. This is the 40th anniversary of the golf club and they are pleased to offer a day of FREE golf to everyone visiting. Call 896-2112 for more information.
6 pm - 9 pm Concert in the Park This is our second outdoor concert night at Kinsmen Park - we'll move inside the arena if the weather is bad!! There will be lots of local musicians but it is an Open Mic and a chance for you to perform too. Free Admission but donations to Ronald MacDonal House are accepted.
6 pm - 9 pm Concert in the Park This is our second outdoor concert night at Kinsmen Park - we'll move inside the arena if the weather is bad!! There will be lots of local musicians but it is an Open Mic and a chance for you to perform too. Free Admission but donations to Ronald MacDonal House are accepted.
Thursday July 28
6 pm Come Home Year Run/Walk Put on your sneakers and join us at the Town Hall in HVGB for this family and pet friendly walk. FREE admission but donation for the Ronald MacDonald House are accepted. Come on Goose Bay - get ACTIVE!!
7 pm - 9 pm Mixed Slow Pitch Tournament. Held at Shaw Feild. Once again, you have to contact Glenn Pittman to register 896-0415.
7 pm - 9 pm Mixed Slow Pitch Tournament. Held at Shaw Feild. Once again, you have to contact Glenn Pittman to register 896-0415.
Friday July 29
11:30 - 1:30 MADD Community Lunch . Support our local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers for a delicious meal of traditional Fish and Brewis at the Masonic Lodge on Hamilton River Road, just past the traffic lights and across from the Bargain Shop. Admission $8.00
1 pm - 3 pm SPCA Open House Support our SPCA by visiting the building on the North Side. Donations to help the animals are gratefully accepted.
1 pm - 3 pm SPCA Open House Support our SPCA by visiting the building on the North Side. Donations to help the animals are gratefully accepted.
Saturday July 30
Labrador Canoe Regatta is the annual canoe race held at Gosling Park where teams of paddlers in traditional voyageur canoes compete for the titles in their division. Novelty races, concessions, fireworks and other family fun at Gosling Lake. check out the website for more information http://www.canoelabrador.ca
The Capatins meeting will be 11:30 Saturday morning at Boathouse! All members of the teams MUST be at least on the beach 45 min before races start.
1:00pm- Female Races
2:00pm- Male Races
3:00pm- Family Race
4:00pm-Opening Ceremonies
5:00pm-Live Entertainment- concessions--cake walks-Pub on the Beach!
10:00pm- Fireworks
The Capatins meeting will be 11:30 Saturday morning at Boathouse! All members of the teams MUST be at least on the beach 45 min before races start.
1:00pm- Female Races
2:00pm- Male Races
3:00pm- Family Race
4:00pm-Opening Ceremonies
5:00pm-Live Entertainment- concessions--cake walks-Pub on the Beach!
10:00pm- Fireworks
Sunday July 31
Labrador Canoe Regatta continuation of races, music and concessions at Gosling Lake.
1:00pm- Male Championship Race
2:00pm-StrongMan Competition
3:00pm-Novelty Race
4:00pm-Female Championship Race
5:00pm-Live Entertainment-concessions-cake walks
9:00pm-Official Closing Ceremonies Regatta and Come Home Year Closing Ceremony (Speeches).
10:00pm-Fireworks
10:30pm-Pub on the Beach
1:00pm- Male Championship Race
2:00pm-StrongMan Competition
3:00pm-Novelty Race
4:00pm-Female Championship Race
5:00pm-Live Entertainment-concessions-cake walks
9:00pm-Official Closing Ceremonies Regatta and Come Home Year Closing Ceremony (Speeches).
10:00pm-Fireworks
10:30pm-Pub on the Beach