🐐 The Goat Who Stole Our Hearts Gets a Book Deal + The Week's Must-Dos

Good morning, St. John’s. This is St. John’s Living —the local newsletter that’s your cheat sheet for the week ahead.

In this week’s St. John’s Living:

• CFUW accepting book donations 📚

• Josuha the G.O.A.T. book release 🐐

• Remembering Frank Maher 🪗

Let’s get into it…

Digest

📚 Spring Cleaning Your Personal Library

CFUW will be accepting donations of books starting Saturday until the 23rd from 11am-3pm every day at the former Globo Shoes location at Avalon Mall. They accept all kinds of books except encyclopedias, magazines, Readers Digest condensed books and textbooks. Then keep an eye out for the big sale April 3-5!

🐐 Joshua the Goat get a Book Deal

Do you remember last fall when a goat from Taylor’s Pumpkin Patch slipped his pen and joined the T’Railway Trek Half Marathon? Not only did Joshua the goat get a medal for finishing the race, he now has a book! Local children’s author Courtney Wicks wrote and illustrated Joshua the G.O.A.T. and it will be available on Amazon on March 7. Also, later this summer at provincial libraries and Downhome book racks across the island.

🪗 Another Music Legend Gone

This past weekend local accordion legend Frank Maher passed away just shy of his 91st birthday. Frank was an original member of Figgy Duff and known as much for his sense of humour as for his mastery of the button accordion. And who could forget his stint as a calendar pin-up in the 2003 naked accordion player charity calendar? He will be missed.

Local Business

• Rosie’s Burgers on its way to Newfoundland? Known for its original recipe smash burgers, poutine, onion rings, milkshakes, and more. A deal has been announced to bring 15 locations to Atlantic Canada. Will St. John’s see one?

• Cojones Water Street has new hours for March. They’ll now be open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday and dinner from Monday to Saturday.

What’s Happening

Wednesday

📜 Drafting a will can be a daunting task. The wills & estate basics workshop at the A.C Hunter Library can help get you started.

🪗 Folk Night at The Ship with Allan Ricketts & Graham Wells.

🚶 This week’s Trail Explorers location is Kelly’s Brook Trail. Get out there and explore the Grand Concourse and maybe meet some new folks. Meet at the Farmer’s Market at 4:30pm.

🎟️ Free admission at The Rooms tonight from 5pm-9pm. Explore the exhibits and art galleries at no cost at all.

♣️ Cribbage Night at Landwash Brewery x Johnny & Mae’s. Prizes to be won, fun to be had! Games start at 7:30pm.

Thursday

✍️ Registration opens for St. John’s spring recreation programs!

🏆 Atlantic Business Magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Business Gala celebrates businesswomen of influence who live and work in Atlantic Canada tonight at the Delta. Who’s made the list this year?

📺 Join CBC at The Rooms to celebrate 60 years of Land and Sea and its impact on our province - and beyond. Come for an evening of stories and memories with Jane Adey, Sandy Morris, and Dave Quinton, among others.

🎨 Join Emma Dooley at Yellowbelly while she takes you through the process of creating your very own Stud Puffin painting.

🖌️ Unwind & design at a watercolour social hosted by Chic Celebrations. Connect, relax, and paint your masterpiece in a cozy, social setting. No experience needed!

🚶‍♀️Looking for a place to take baby for a stroll while sidewalks are still dicey? Join the 9am Stroller Club at the Avalon Mall every Thursday! Meetup is at 9am in centre court (by the benches near Second Cup). 

🎶 Do you have a ukulele? Tired of playing alone? Pop down to Rocket Bakery in Mount Pearl at 7pm for a uke jam!

Friday

✍️ The Art of Murder: How To Write Murder Mysteries Join local author, Helen Escott, for a mystery writing workshop at the Marjorie Mews Public Library.

🧀 Get ready for a night of glamour, laughter, and indulgence at Brie Our Guest: A Decadent Drag & Charcuterie Affair! Drop by Theatre Hill for a spectacular evening where camp meets cuisine.

🍴 International Women’s Day Luncheon hosted by Persistence Theatre Company at the Delta. Celebrate the women of Newfoundland while raising money to erect the Armine Nutting Gosling statue in Bannerman Park.

💃 It’s Salsa Night at The Ship! enjoy an evening full of laughter, good vibes, and incredible live music. Enjoy great Latin American Music and show off your dance moves!

🏀 The Newfoundland Rogues take on the Moncton Tri-City Tide at Mary Brown’s Centre at 7pm. Come cheer on your Rogues!

Saturday

International Women’s Day

📕 Book Talk: Health Explored - Dr. Mike Wahl and Braeden King will be at the A.C Hunter Library to talk about their new book and creative partnership.

🍿 Come down to the Majestic Theatre for a Mamma Mia! Screening. You’ll also be helping to send the Holy Heart Chamber Choir and Jazz Band to Greece. Win win!

🧩 Looking for a new puzzling challenge? Join the puzzle swap at the A.C. Hunter Library. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle!

🛍️ The Village Market will be taking over the Village Mall today with crafts, housewares, self care, a kid zone, and more. Shop tons of local vendors.

🛍️ Meanwhile, the Mom Market is back at Avalon Mall with their own collection of vendors. Live music, lively vibes, and spring-inspired decor to delight.

Sunday

👰‍♀️ If you’re tying the knot, The Ultimate Bridal Show is a must for Brides and Grooms-to-be. Browse, shop, and chat in person with Newfoundland’s top wedding professionals…and plan your dream wedding!

🛍️ The Women-Owned Business Market returns to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market featuring crafts, art, food and awesomeness by vendors who identify as women, gender diverse, and gender non-conforming folks.

🧑‍🎨 Want to make time for your creative practice? Join the weekly creative co-working session at Jumping Bean Atlantic Place today from 11am-2pm, no matter whether you’re writing, drawing, painting, or anything else desk-based.

🧶 Love the look of those big, overside, chunky blankets? Want to make your own? Get Messy NL is hosting an intro DIY class to get you started.

🍺 The Quidi Vidi Brewery Taproom is being transformed into a thrifters’ paradise for one day only, featuring second-hand, vintage, and up-cycled gems. Sip & shop to your heart’s desire.

Monday

💏 Single and ready to mingle and between 40-55? Give speed dating a try at the Post Taphouse tonight, hosted by Newfound Happy Hour Podcast. Meet potential matches and get notified of mutual connections afterwards, without using apps!

🎨 Are you a Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl? Join Clay Cafe Avalon for a night of singing and fun with a Chappell Roan themed pottery painting party!

🌈 If pottery painting isn’t your thing, maybe you’d prefer to make a stained glass rainbow? Learn the basics of stained glass and take home a beautiful piece to hang in your window.

Tuesday

🧵 Have you always wanted to learn some basic embroidery? Join Anna Templeton Centre to learn basic embroidery stitches and thread painting techniques. You’ll create a small piece of art and learn valuable skills in the process.

Municipal News

⚖️City Council Meeting

On the agenda for today’s Committee of the Whole meeting:

• Three historic panel signs for JAG?

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 3 PM, 4th Floor City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

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