Sunday, February 21

Wear your Team Canada colours!

• 1:00 p.m. @ 3:00 p.m. Street Hockey in the Town Square. Ages 10-15 (Sponsored by the Recreation Commission)
• 4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies at Unity PARC Arena followed by Figure Skating performance, Squirt Minor Hockey Game
• 5:00 p.m. Marty’s Skating Party! Get active and join Recreation NL’s Marty the Pine Marten for a FREE one hour all ages skate! Hot Chocolate will be served at the canteen!

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Monday, February 22
Wear blue to symbolize the blue Olympic ring!

• School Skating (Sponsored by Jerseyside Ferndale Come Home Year Committee)
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stepping Stones Program for children two and under.
• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stepping Stones Program for children six and under. Craft: Paint your own Olympic Ring Flag.
• 3:15 Laval Student/Teacher Hockey Game at Unity PARC
• 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Freshwater Golden Seniors Club Card Game (Sponsored by FCC and Winter Carnival Committee - $100 in prizes, soup and sandwiches will be served)

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Tuesday, February 23

• Wear yellow to symbolize the yellow Olympic ring!
• School Skating! (Sponsored by Jerseyside Ferndale Come Home Year Committee)
• 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Stepping Stones Olympic 'Paper Torch' Relay at the Star of the Sea Hall for children four to six and parents. Milk and cookies to follow.
• 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: What is important for future sustainability of the community? Your input is needed! Stop by the Town Hall for an Open House with AMEC and let us know.
• 6:00 p.m. Snow Themed Movie at the P4 with popcorn and juice. (Free admission)
• 7:30 p.m. Placentia Council Meeting
• 8:30 p.m.: BINGO at the Freshwater Community Centre

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Wednesday, February 24

• Wear black to symbolize the black Olympic ring!
• School Skating! (Sponsored by Jerseyside Ferndale Come Home Year Committee)
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 Stepping Stones Program for children six and under. Craft: Make your own Olympic torch!
• 1:30 Beachside Manor Senior's Bingo (Sponsored by Winter Carnival Committee)

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Thursday, February 25

• Wear green to symbolize the green Olympic ring!
• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Stepping Stones Program for children two and under.
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Chili Bake Off at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre! Taste test chili for $1.00 and vote for your favourite recipe! To enter your chili call Rhonda at 227-2787. Proceeds to the Community Food Bank! Best recipe receives bragging rights, two tickets to the Late Bloomers Show and a carnival sweater!
• 1:00 - 3:00 Stepping Stones Program for children three to six. Activity: Bake your own Olympic Pizza Rings!
• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Join us at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre for an afternoon of entertainment! Local performers Derm O'Keefe, Viola and Art Pink with special guests: Herman and Marina Harris from EastLink TV Channel 9! (Sponsored by Jerseyside Ferndale Come Home Year and Winter Carnival Committee). Lots of draw prizes!
• 6:00 p.m.: Floor Hockey at the P4 for ages 10-15
• 8:30 p.m.: Texas Hold'em at the Star of the Sea Hall

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Friday, February 26

• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Celebrate our Multiculturalism by attending a “Welcoming Communities” workshop at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre. FREE Registration. Call Rhonda at 227-2151 ext. 224 to register or e-mail rpower@placentia.ca
• 1:30 p.m. Resident BINGO at the Gateway Residence (Sponsored by the Carnival Committee)
• 8:00 p.m. The LATE BLOOMERS performance at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre. Musical Comedy $10 admission (12 an under $5)
• 8:00 p.m. Texas Hold'em at the Freshwater Community Centre
• 10:30 p.m. Jamboree at the La Fontaine Club (Free admission)
• Wear red to symbolize the red Olympic ring!

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Saturday, February 27

• 1:00 Lions Manor Senior's Bingo (Sponsored by the Winter Carnival Committee)
• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Peggy and Peter’s 10th Birthday Bash! It has been 10 years since Peter and Peggy came out to play in Y2K! Celebrate with the carnival mascots and friends at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre! Abracadabra Magic Theatre, music, cake and refreshments! Children 12 and under (Sponsored by the Placentia Lions, BrenKir & Carnival Committee).
• 8:30 p.m. BINGO at the Freshwater Community Centre.
• 10:30 p.m. Dance at the Star of the Sea! Music by The Groove. Happy Hour till 12:00 a.m.

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

Sunday, February 28

• 10:00 to 12:00 noon Community Breakfast at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre. Enjoy bacon, eggs, toast, beans, fruit, juice, tea and coffee for $5.00!
• 2:00 p.m. Carnival Sing-a-Long with the Dunville Health Care Auxiliary at the Lions Manor
• 2:00 p.m. 2^nd Annual Sterling Memorial Crib Tournament at the Star Hall. $10 Registration
• 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free Family Skating at Unity PARC! Hot Chocolate and Prize Draws. (Sponsored by Placentia RC Parish Cluster)
• 5:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies! Bonfire, Music, Weiner Roast and Prize Draws outside Unity PARC. (Sponsored by Carnival Committee and Placentia Fire Department)
• 8:00 p.m.: Bingo at the Star of the Sea Hall! Jackpot $500 to go based on 85 players

http://www.placentia.ca/cceventsdetails.asp?id=44

The Placentia 350th Inc. will be requiring 6 positions for 26 weeks. This is a provincially funded program and eligibility requirements will have to be met for employment.

• 6 Event Support Staff at $425 per week

During this work experience project, the JCP participants will gain exposure to all aspects of event planning, event organization and promotion and minimally have opportunities to:

• Work closely with local and regional tourism, recreational and sporting, cultural and community volunteer groups and associations;
• Aid in Community beautification projects and event set up
• Gain hands-on experience in:
  • local and regional tourism marketing projects
  • event development, management, production and logistics
• Learn the dynamics of moulding an event team and the value of teamwork;
• Become acquainted with event site planning and the elements required to make an event site work;
• Hone communication and people skills required when dealing directly with the public.

Being part of a successful team will inspire confidence in participants and working on a large, successful community event does not hurt one’s resume. This combination of skill development and enhanced self-esteem will certainly improve the employability of each JCP participant.

The 350th Anniversary Celebrations represents a huge opportunity for the Town of Placentia to enhance its reputation and economic importance in the province. The Celebrations will educate not only the local residents, but indeed, all residents of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador re: the significant role the town played in the history of this province and Canada. It will also serve as a catalyst to the development of Placentia’s cultural tourism strategy.

Resumes to be dropped off at Town of Placentia Main Office before May 25th, 2012.

>> RSVP at the Summer Job Opportunitities With Placentia 350 page >>

Lonerider will be playing at The Star Of The Sea May 26th from 11:00pm-3:00am. Cover Charge $5.00 Doors Open at 10:30pm

>> RSVP at the Lonerider will be at The Star May 26th page >>

General Meeting at The Star Of The Sea Sunday, May 27th at 2:00pm. All members are urged to attend!!!

>> RSVP at the General Meeting at The Star May 27th page >>

>> RSVP at the NSO Philharmonic Choir At Sacred Heart Curch May 27 page >>

The Merasheen Committee is hosting a concert at the Star Of The Sea on June 15 at 7:30p.m. Come out and enjoy an evening with Merasheen's finest, including special guest Anita Best.

>> RSVP at the Merasheen Concert June 15 page >>

• Placentia 350th Opening Ceremonies
• East West North Expo - Town Square
• Premiere – PARC Arena

Times TBA

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 1 Events page >>

• East West North Expo - Town Square
• 2:00 – 5:00pm Meet & Greet - PARC Arena
• 7:00pm Opening Ceremonies, Registration of Events - PARC Arena
• 10:15pm FIREWORKS - Behind PARC Arena
• 10:30pm Dance (Billy Quilty) - PARC Arena
• Silent Auction - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 2 Events page >>

• 8:00am Annual Placentia Regatta - Regatta Field, Bond's Path
• East West North Expo - Town Square
• 10:30pm Shed Party (Regatta Dance) music by Visions and 2 others - PARC Arena
• Silent Auction - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 3 Events page >>

• East West North Expo - Closing Ceremonies - Town Square
• Antique Car Show - Town Square
• 11:00am Brunch - Royal Canadian Legion
• 11:00am Cemetery Mass - Fox Harbour
• Bikers Community Tour - Whole Area
• 6:00pm Pig Roast (Tickets $25.00) - PARC Arena
• 10:30pm Barn Dance, music by Placentia Country Band - PARC Arena
• Silent Auction - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 4 Events page >>

• Ball Games
• 11:00am Brunch - Star Hall
• 12:00 noon BBQ sponsored by Festival Of Flags - Jerseyside Dock
• 2:00pm Blessing of the Fleet, sponsored by Festival of Flags & CHY - Jerseyside Dock
• 2:00 to 4:00pm Movie Afternoon for Kids - P4 Youth Centre
• 7:00pm to 9:00pm Movie Night for Teens - P4 Youth Centre
• 7:30pm Kevin Collins Concert – all ages (Tickets $20.00) - PARC Arena
• 11:00pm Dance music by Avalon – 19 & Over - PARC Arena
• Scavenger Hunt - Jerseyside
• Silent Auction - Parc Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 6 Events page >>

• 11:00am Brunch - Freshwater Community Centre
• 2:00pm Argentia Day Celebrations (sponsored by Festival of Flags, Freshwater Community Center, CHY & AMA) - Trail Pavilion, Argentia
• 10:30pm Dance music by Me & Him - PARC Arena
• Scavenger Hunt - Jerseyside
• Silent Auction - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 7 Events page >>

• Wellness Walks – Each Community Challenge
  • Sponsored by FOF and Placentia Recreation - All Communities
• 11am – 2pm Brunch - Star Hall
• 2pm - 4pm “Old Tyme” Garden Party - Town Square
• 7:30pm Accordion Blast, Cranberry Social (sponsored by FOF & CHY) - PARC Arena
• 8:00pm Texas Hold 'em - Star Hall
• 8:00pm Variety Concert - Fox Harbour
• 9:00pm Bonfire - Great Barasway
• Scavenger Hunt Draw - PARC Arena
• Pre-teen/Teen Dance - P4 Youth Centre
• 10:30pm Dance music by 2Y0 - PARC Arena
• Silent Auction - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 8 Events page >>

• 11:00am Brunch - Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre, Town Square
• 6 – 8pm Halloween Kid’s Party (Best costume, best bike) – 12 and under - PARC Arena
• 7:00pm Rockin’ the Dock (sponsored by Festival of Flags) music by Des and Gary Gambin, Visions, and more - Jerseyside Dock
• 9:00pm Kitchen Party by Local Performers - Parc Arena
• 9:00pm Irish Night music by Heel and Toe - Fox Hr.
• 10:00pm Dance/Jamboree music by Larry Foley - LaFontaine Club
• Silent Auction - Parc Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 9 Events page >>

• Fox Harbour Festival – Brunch/ Softball Game/ BBQ
• Family Fun Day - Regatta Field, Bond's Path
• 1 – 3pm Family Day - Ferndale
• 8:00pm Bingo - Freshwater Community Centre
• 8:00pm Senior’s Card Game Star Hall
• 10:00pm Dance, music by Me & Him - Fox Harbour
• 10:30pm Dance, music by Des/Gary Gambin - PARC Arena
• Silent Auction Draws - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 10 Events page >>

• 11:00am Brunch or Hot Meal - Star Hall
• 2 – 5pm Outdoor Events – Fox Harbour Festival - Fox Harbour
• Closing Ceremonies - PARC Arena
• Fireworks - Location TBA
• 11:00pm Dance music by Heel and Toe - PARC Arena

>> RSVP at the Come Home Year 2012 Day 11 Events page >>