event SPOTLIGHT
Thursday, April 16
• Wesley United Church will host a soup luncheon with a social (auction and bridge) to follow on Thursday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and can be obtained by contacting Pheobe Sheppard at 726-1689 or Marvin Barnes at 579-7900.
Friday, April 17
• All Saints Parish Foxtrap will present an evening of skits performed by the Topsail SUF Players Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. downstairs in the parish hall. Bar and canteen service will be available. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. For more information, contact Barb at 8344795 or Sandra at 834-4627.
Saturday, April 18
• Mount Pearl Marlins will hold a Spring Fling dance on April 18 at the Reid Centre, 126 Smallwood Dr., at 9 p.m. Cost is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Mount Pearl Marlins office at the New Summit Centre. • “April Showers!” Kids Club program April 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium, April Water, water, everywhere … it is in the sky, on the land and under the ground. Every plant and animal on Earth needs clean water. Discover how nature cleans her water and how we can help her out.
Sunday, April 19
• A Celtic Ceili will be hosted by The Celtic Fiddlers Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Cathedral Street. Show and silent auction tickets $20 at Fred’s Records. Anyone wishing to donate an auction item may call 743-3918.
Monday, April 20
• Tickets to the SAGGH School of Nursing annual alumnae dinner on June 1 will be available for sale from April 20May 22 at a cost of $45 each. Call Gail at 745-1355 or Cindy at 576-7552 or Valery at 7548570 for more information.
Tuesday, April 21
• There will be a card game at St. Lawrence Parish Hall in Portugal Cove on Tuesday, April 21 at 8 p.m. Bring your own cards; lunch provided; $5 admission. Call 895-2215 or 895-6424 for more info.
Thursday, April 23
• Join us for a free presentation on preparing and storing fresh vegetables. Get helpful kitchen tips and learn about what’s available locally during the growing season, A.C. Hunter Library, St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre, April 23 at 7 p.m. To register, call 7373950.