2011 Labrador Come Home Year 2011

Labrador Come Home Year 2011 is in the planning stages. Check out their website to keep informed of this upcoming event.  http://www.comehometolabrador.com

DATE EVENTS 2008
January 18 - 26 Minor Hockey Week

Check out  the new web site of the Melville Extreme Minor Hockey and view some of the hockey photos on their site.  http://www.melvillextremehockey.ca

January  20 Invitational Novice Tournament - The Lake Melville Xtreme Minor Hockey Association will celebrate Minor Hockey Week with this invitational tournament at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena.
February 1 - 3 5th Annual Mega Tournament at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
February 6 Green Thumb Theatre with the Invisible Girl This is a performance for children. Green Thumb Theatre Presents The Invisible Girl at Peacock Primary on Wednesday, Feb 6 @ 7pm. Tickets $5 at the door

Ali isn’t really invisible. She is a smart Grade 5 but she makes a Big Mistake. It’s about being yourself and standing up for what is right.   http://www.greenthumb.bc.ca

February 7 Cobblestones - This group will be performing at the Arcturus Theatre on February 7. Cost and time of performance will be advertised later.
February 15, 16 Ladies Mukluk Curling Bonspiel - For more info: Call Curling Club 896-4062   Theme: Annie Goes to the Museum
February 26 Wicked Altogether! Snook, Jim Payne and Fergus O'Byrne will be performing at the Masonic Lodge at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets available at Warr's Pharmacy, Hamilton Drugs or at the Door
Adults:$20     Seniors/Students:$15
Only 100 tickets available so get your tickets now!!!!

http://www.garrisonhillentertainment.com

February 29 - March 2 3rd Annual Steve Ramey Memorial Female Hockey Tournament taking place at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
March 2 - 4 Melville Music Festival This year marks the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Festival! For further information contact Festival Chair Kim Patey at 896 4203
March 8 Big Land Challenge Dog Team Race
March 8th, 2008 will be the date for this exciting race that kicks off Snobreak 2008. For more information, check out their webpage at http://www.biglandchallenge.com/
March 8-16 SnoBreak 2008 A week of continuous winter activities including snowmobile races, trail rides to several surrounding communities, family games, relay races and much more! This winter festival is held each year in March in the Upper Lake Melville area of Labrador, with most activities happening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
March 8 - 16 Cain's Quest Endurance Race An incredible journey through the Labrador wilderness.  The race will entail an approximate 2000 km trek on ungroomed trails where two riders and their snow machines race to the finish. Check out their web page at  http://www.cainsquest.com
March 12 25th Annual Trapper's Cup Hockey Game - Held at E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena

Demonstration from Snowflake Figure Skating Club during this event.
March 13 Family Curling Night Take part in this family activity which takes place during SnoBreak.
March 15 8th Annual Big Land Loppett Nordic Ski Challenge -more info at:  Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club  Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club is holding their 8th annual cross-country ski celebration. Join in with the 44, 22, 11 or 4.4 kilometer events and enjoy healthy living in the outdoor beauty of Labrador.
March 15 That Canadian Guy - Glen Foster- The Masonic Lodge is the venue for this comedy performance with Glen Foster and special guests: The Nefarious Black Roses and Peter White. The Nefarious Black Roses  Tickets available at Hamilton Drugs, Warr's Pharmacy or at the door. Cost $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. Only 100 tickets available.
April 5 and 6 Snowflake Skating Club Ice Show at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena

Show times are: Saturday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Come out and see the skaters perform their routines
April 11 Ron Hynes - Will be performing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the Masonic Lodge at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Tickets at Warr's Pharmacy, Hamilton Drugs or at the door. Only 100 ticket available at $20 adults, $15 seniors/students.  http://www.hynesite.org
April 24 Montreal Danse This group will be performing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and venue and cost of tickets will be advertised later. http://www.montrealdanse.com
April 27 - May 3 Provincial Volunteer Week 2008 - Thank you to all of our volunteers who give so much of their time to various organizations and  events. Your efforts are appreciated and make our community a better place to live.
April 26 Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay 10th Annual Community Awards Banquet & Presentation - E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena

View Photos and other Community Awards information by clicking on the above link.
May 8 - June 20 Summer Active 2008
May 17 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Minor Soccer Association Will be holding a Flea Market/Garage Sale at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
May 24 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Volunteer Fire Department Will be holding a Flea Market/Garage Sale at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
June 5 - 8 26th Annual Molson/Bentley Labrador Indoor Soccer Cup  Being held at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
June 14 Mud Lake Spring Fair This fair is organized by the Mud Lake United Church Activities include games for both children and adults, crafts and baked goods are for sale.
June 21 16th Annual Minor Soccer Festival A full day of soccer plus other activities for the whole family. This event takes place at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Middle School sports ground.
June 22 National Aboriginal Day - Taking place at the Old Town Square, Grenfell Street from 1 pm - 4pm. Contact Patti, Chair of National Aboriginal Day,  at 896 8302 for more info.
June 22-25 2008 3rd  EXPO Labrador Conference & Trade Exhibition  For further information contact 709 896 8033  - http://www.expolabrador.com
June 27 - 28 Relay for Life - Fundraiser for Canadian Cancer. This event will take place at Husky Park. Further info may be obtained from the Canadian Cancer Society at 896 4500.
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations A fun filled day of various events for the whole family at Kinsmen Park. Service of Commemoration Parade departs Our Lady Queen of Peace Middle School at 10:45 a.m.

 
July 7 Summer Active Program - This program runs for 8 weeks, finishing on Friday, August 29.
July 26 - 27 22nd Annual North West River Beach Festival Labrador's largest outdoor music festival featuring over twenty hours of non-stop entertainment by local and regional performers. The event will again take place at the beautiful River Front Park with a scenic view of Lake Melville and the Mealy Mountains. Large display and sale of Labrador crafts. Take the family for a picnic, a swim and enjoy the beautiful sandy North West River beach. More info at http://www.townofnwr.ca
August 2 - 4 25th Annual Canoe  Regatta The first weekend in August, after the Beach Festival there is another annual event since 1983: the Labrador Canoe Regatta. This 3 day event at Gosling Park features teams from all over Labrador competing in 6 man freighter canoe races, to see who is fastest on the lake. Held 15km outside of North West River on Gosling Lake at Gosling Park, teams of 6 persons paddle replicas of traditional voyager canoes around a diamond shaped course on the lake. There are races in several age categories for both men and women. The excitement on the water is matched by the fun on shore with various events, food booths and live bands providing entertainment.
August 16 Goosestock Music Festival - Fun filled family event that involves local and provincial talent taking place at Kinsmen Park. In the event of rain the event will be held at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena. For more info contact the Community Youth Network at 896 7100 or their web page http://cledb.ca/cyn
August 23 Concert in the Park - Taking place at the Kinsmen  Park on Hamilton River Road. For more info contact the Community Youth Network at 896 7100. More info at http://cledb.ca/cyn
August 23 Goose Jam Skateboarding Competition  - Taking place at Kinsmen Park. In the event of rain the event will be held at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena. For more info contact the Community Youth Network at 896 7100. More info at http://cledb.ca/cyn
August 23 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

·   Location is the parking lot of the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena. The Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay in partnership with the Multi Material Stewardship Board will be holding a household hazardous waste collection day. 

·    Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted, include housekeeping cleaners; paint and related products; home maintenance and repair products; pest control products; household batteries; and aerosols

·    Further info on the web www.mmsb.nf.ca or by contacting the Town Office at 896-3321
August 29 Summer Active Program Closing
August 31 Teddy Bear Picnic - Being held at Kinsmen Park - alternate site in case of rain is the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena. Call Kim at Community Youth Network (896 7100) for more information. Donation of profits to The Janeway Telethon.
September 11 - 13 10th Annual  Big Land Fair Join us for the 10th annual Fall Fair. Start your day at the Charity Pancake Breakfast at the College of the North Atlantic from 8 - 11 am. Enjoy the crafts, food, agricultural exhibits, games and live musical entertainment at the Arena starting at 9am until 4pm. Contest Prize Winners will be announced throughout the day. Lots of door prizes too! Don't miss the "Cops for Cancer Shave-Off" in the afternoon. Information at 709-896-8506 or visit http://www.explorelabrador.nf.ca
October 11 Trapline Marathon For further info on this new marathon click on the link for all details. 42km race between the towns of North West River  and Happy Valley
November 5 Guy Fawkes Night Celebrations - Free ice skating at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; followed by a bon fire in the area behind the College of the North Atlantic. Contact Kevin Lane, Director, Parks and Recreation for more  info.
December 4 - 7 Winter Lights Celebration judging of the community lights will be held during this time.

Congratulations! Happy Valley-Goose Bay 2007 - 2008 Winter Lights Celebration Winner in the 1-10,000 Category and 5 Star Rating  recognition for Santa Claus' Goodwill Journey
December 4 19h Annual Happy Valley-Goose Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony The lighting of the Christmas tree located at the Town Hall.
December 6 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Santa Claus Parade

 
DATE EVENTS 2009
Feb 28 - March 1 Provincial Senior Men's and Ladies Broomball Championships - Senior Broomball players from Newfoundland and Labrador will converge on Happy Valley-Goose Bay for three days of competitive broomball action.
Feb 27 - March 6, 2009 SnoBreak - A week of continuous winter activities including snowmobile races, trail rides and family events. Call 896 3489 for more information. SnoBreak is an annual project of the Labrador Lake Melville Tourism Association. Snobreak was awarded 5 STARS by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
March  7,2009 4th Annual Big Land Challenge Dog Team Race- For more information on this race check out their webpage at http://www.biglandchallenge.com/
March 8-14, 2009 Labrador Winter Games - Held every three years this is a sporting and cultural event unique to the province. For more information check out their web page at http://www.labradorwintergames.ca/
March 14-21, 2009 Cain's Quest Endurance Race - An incredible 2000km race on skidoo through the Labrador wilderness. Check out the website http://www.cainsquest.com
March 2009 Melville Music Festival
March 28, 2009 9th Annual Big Land Loppett Nordic Ski Challenge -more info at:  Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club  Birch Brook Nordic Ski Club
May 27 - 31, 2009 27th Annual Molson/Bentley Labrador Indoor Soccer Cup  Being held at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena
June 13, 2009 Mud Lake Spring Fair This fair is organized by the Mud Lake United Church Activities include games for both children and adults, crafts and baked goods are for sale.
June 20, 2009 17th Annual Minor Soccer Festival A full day of soccer plus other activities for the whole family. This event takes place at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Middle School sports ground.
June 21, 2009 National Aboriginal Day - Taking place at the Old Town Square, Grenfell Street
June 21-24 2009 EXPO Labrador Conference & Trade Exhibition  For further information contact 709 896 8033  - http://www.expolabrador.com
July 1, 2009 Canada Day Celebrations and Family Fun Run   Kick of Canada/s birthday with our community parade and flag raising ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion. Fun filled day of various events for the whole family. Great entertainment, concessions and fireworks! 
July 6, 2009 - August 28 Summer Active Program - If it's a day at the playground, a swim at the beach, maybe you enjoy outdoor pursuits, such as hiking or overnight campout with your friends. If so, summer Active is the place for you!
July 25- 26, 2009 23rd Annual North West River Beach Festival Labrador's largest outdoor music festival featuring over twenty hours of non-stop entertainment by local and regional performers. The event will again take place at the beautiful River Front Park with a scenic view of Lake Melville and the Mealy Mountains. Large display and sale of Labrador crafts. Take the family for a picnic, a swim and enjoy the beautiful sandy North West River beach. More info at http://www.townofnwr.ca
August 1 - 3, 2009 26th Annual Canoe  Regatta The first weekend in August, after the Beach Festival there is another annual event since 1983: the Labrador Canoe Regatta. This 3 day event at Gosling Park features teams from all over Labrador competing in 6 man freighter canoe races, to see who is fastest on the lake. Held 15km outside of North West River on Gosling Lake at Gosling Park, teams of 6 persons paddle replicas of traditional voyager canoes around a diamond shaped course on the lake. There are races in several age categories for both men and women. The excitement on the water is matched by the fun on shore with various events, food booths and live bands providing entertainment.
August 22. 2009 Concert in the Park - Taking place at the Kinsmen Community Park on Hamilton River Road. Goose Stock is a full day of outdoor entertainment, with music from all corners of this Big Land. Concessions and story telling!
September 2009 11th Annual  Big Land Fair Join us for the 10th annual Fall Fair. Start your day at the Charity Pancake Breakfast at the College of the North Atlantic from 8 - 11 am. Enjoy the crafts, food, agricultural exhibits, games and live musical entertainment at the Arena starting at 9am until 4pm. Contest Prize Winners will be announced throughout the day. Lots of door prizes too! Don't miss the "Cops for Cancer Shave-Off" in the afternoon. Information at 709-896-8506 or visit www.explorelabrador.nf.ca
October 11, 2009 Trapline Marathon For further info on this new marathon click on the link for all details. 42km race between the towns of North West River and Happy Valley
November 5, 2009 Guy Fawkes Night Celebrations - Free ice skating at the E.J. Broomfield Memorial Arena from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; followed by a bon fire in the area behind the College of the North Atlantic.
December Winter Lights Celebration judging of the community lights will be held during this time.

Congratulations! Happy Valley-Goose Bay 2007 - 2008 Winter Lights Celebration Winner in the 1-10,000 Category and 5 Star Rat ing  recognition for Santa Claus' Goodwill Journey
December 20th Annual Happy Valley-Goose Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony The lighting of the Christmas tree located at the Town Hall.
December Happy Valley-Goose Bay Santa Claus Parade