Sometimes I like to focus this blog on issues surrounding Newfoundland real estate, but, as an invested member of the community, I also enjoy sharing community news with my clients and friends. So since we’re getting into the holiday season, I thought I’d compile some fun events that will bring us right up to Christmas. Enjoy, and please let me know if I’ve forgotten any!
November 30 – Silver Bells Christmas Craft Fair
From 10am-3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion on Blackmarsh Road, support Cat Concerns Inc., a non-profit raising money for a cat shelter in Trinity Conception, while perusing 39 vendor tables.
December 1 – Christmas Sale
At Silver Threads Club in Pouch cove, find lots of great gifts from 10-4pm.
December 1 – Brunch with Santa
Beginning at 10am at the Rotary Paradise Young and Community Centre on McNamara Drive, enjoy face paining, games, a baked goods table and a chance to get your photo with Santa.
December 1 – Tree Lighting Ceremony (Torbay)
Bring a non-perishable food item and enjoy the Christmas tree light-up at 6:30pm at the Kinsmen Centre in Torbay. Entertainment provided.
December 1 – 15 – Torbay Magical Forest
Come see a stunning display of trees and lights at the Kinsmen Centre Complex, with all money collected going to good causes.
December 7 – Mount Pearl Lions Club Santa Clause Parade
Beginning at 10am at Mount Pearl Intermediate School, please see here for route info.
December 7 – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Mount Pearl)
Join the fun at 6:30pm in Centennial Park in Mount Pearl. Sip hot chocolate while you listen to Christmas carols and enjoy your community. More details here.
December 8 – Christmas Parade (Paradise)
Starting at 1pm at Paradise Elementary, please see here to learn the whole route.
December 8 – Night Time Santa Claus Parade
Starting at 5:45, there’s still time to enter as a float or vehicle. Please see here to learn more.
December 11 – 14 – Mummers Festival
Too many fun events planned for this festival in St. John’s to mention. More details on the fifth annual Mummers Festival here.
December 13 – Seniors Independence Group Christmas Dinner and Dance
This get together in Mount Pearl adds extra fun to the holiday season. For more details, please see here.
December 15 – Annual Holiday Wassail
Beginning at 2pm at George Street United Church, this annual event sells out quickly, so keep an eye out for tickets on their Facebook page.
I hope that you’ll get to enjoy some of these great community events, and that you’ll enjoy a Christmas season full of friends and family. Please let me know in the comments if you’ll be attending any of the above, or let me know if I’ve missed something in your area. And as always, I have a mortgage calculator on my homepage, and if you have any questions about Newfoundland real estate, don’t hesitate to call at 682.0744. Happy Holidays!