Town Hall
From The Mayor’s Desk
Hi everyone!
Can you believe we are getting ready to welcome the arrival of the holiday season once again. My goodness time is certainly moving along. This is always a very exciting time here in the Town of Bay Roberts as preparations are well underway to celebrate our 27th Festival of Lights. As we approach the end of 2024, it’s nice to reflect on the wonderful and busy year it has been. I’ve been told by residents and visitors that Bay Roberts is a very busy community, and we are that for sure. Our numerous events such as the Songs, Stages and Seafood Festival, the Tulip Festival, Light the Lamp, and Klondyke Days bring thousands of people to our Town each year. These events give visitors and our residents lots of reasons to get out and celebrate everything our Town has to offer!
This year was very special as we hosted the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in August. It was a huge success and an amazing team effort by everyone involved. I offer gratitude to anyone who contributed in any way. It was a great opportunity to showcase our Town and our region, and we did just that.
We are also pleased to see so much development happening throughout the Town. We have numerous projects currently underway and more in the planning stages. Housing starts are up, and a lot of new housing development is in the works. With these projects come disruptions to our daily routine. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience. However, the result will be well worth it as we strive to improve services for everyone.
As a growing, changing community, I am also pleased to say that we are becoming increasingly more diverse. We are lucky to welcome new people to our community every day from across the province, the country and the world. Please do your part to show all new residents that Bay Roberts is their home.
I want to extend appreciation to everyone who contributes to making our community the wonderful place we call home. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and hope that you have time to enjoy the company of your friends and family.
Mayor Walter Yetman | 709.683.2604 | walteryetman@bayroberts.com
Deputy Mayor
Geoff Seymour
709.683.1942
geoffseymour@bayroberts.com
Councillor
Dean Franey
709.222.1048
deanfraney@bayroberts.com
Councillor
Silas Badcock
709.683.8580
silasbadcock@bayroberts.com
Councillor
Frank Deering
709.222.4233
frankdeering@bayroberts.com
Councillor
Perry Bowering
709.222.2491
perrybowering@bayroberts.com
Councillor
Ross Petten
709.683.3218
rosspetten@bayroberts.com
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Mon. to Fri. - Adult Skating
9:30am | $5
Mon. & Wed. + Tues. & Fri. - Tot Skating
10:30am (M&W), 1pm (T&F) | $5
Mon. & Thurs. - Shinny
12pm | $5
Sun. - Family Skating
6pm | $5
Bay Arena
EVENTS
Nov. 29 - MoorFrost Jr. Stars vs. St. John’s Caps 7:30pm | $10
Dec. 6 - MoorFrost Jr. Stars vs. CBS Jr. Renegades 7:30pm | $10
Dec. 14 - TriPen Osprey vs. Pinnacle Growlers 8pm | $8
Dec. 22 - Free Family Skating 6pm | Free
HOME TO OVER 40,000 LIGHTS!
INTELLIGENT LIGHT PARK
ERIC DAWE DRIVE
open nightly - dusk until 10pm
Drive by and watch the lights dance to the music!
SANTA'S PEDESTRIAN PARK
PLAYGROUND ROAD
open nightly - dusk until 10pm
Stroll through over 20,000 lights & photo displays! Free hot chocolate will be served select weekends from 6-8pm Nov. 22 to Jan. 5
Schedule of Events
NOVEMBER
15-Dec. 1 - Letters to Santa @ Powell’s Dropoff at Powell’s and include your address for a reply! 160 CB Highway
16 - Christmas in the Bay Craft Fair @ Bay Roberts Primary Admission $5, children under 10 free 10am-4pm | 19 Eric Dawe Drive
18 - Happy Tree Opening @ Bay Roberts Mall
Featuring the Salvation Army Band 6:30pm | 2-4 George Mercer Drive
20 - Opening Ceremonies
Performances from local choirs and bands, plus hot chocolate, fireworks and a visit from Santa!
6:30pm | Tennis Court @ Wilbur Sparkes Complex
22 - Pedestrian Park Opening @ Community Gardens Featuring free entertainment and hot chocolate 6:30pm | Playground Road
23 - Christmas Craft Fair @ Amalgamated Academy 10am-4pm | 21 Eric Dawe Drive
23 - Sweet & Savoury Cooking Workshop with Chef Roary MacPherson
Learn to cook some new amazing Christmas dishes!
1pm | Clubhouse @ Wilbur Sparkes Complex | $30, available at the Visitors Centre (709.683.6377)
23 - Santa & the Coca-Cola Truck Visit @ Powell’s Non-perishable food items will be collected 4-7pm | 160 CB Highway
23 - Perry Muise @ Royal Canadian Legion 5-8pm | 108 Water Street
26 - DIY Wreath Making & Refreshments Featuring fresh greenery
6:30pm | Marketplace @ Community Gardens, Playground Rd | $30, tickets available at Bay Arena or call 709.786.6343 ext 231
26 - Raffles @ Royal Canadian Legion
7-9pm | 108 Water Street | In support of the Cee Bee Stars, great prizes
28 - Youth Christmas DIY & Refreshments Ages 8-12
6:30-8:30pm | Clubhouse @ Wilbur Sparkes Complex | $15, tickets available at Bay Arena or call 709.786.6343 ext 231
30 - Bob Hiscock @ Royal Canadian Legion 5-8pm | 108 Water Street
DECEMBER
1 - Jingle Walk & Storytime with Chomper @ Goose Pond Eco Trail 10am | Goose Pond Road | Free Event
1 - Morning Service @ Trinity United 11am | 188 Shearstown Road
1 - Request-A-Carol on Radio Bay Roberts
Stop in, enjoy your favourite Christmas songs and raise money for the local food bank!
1-4pm | 1 Veterans Memorial Highway and radiobayroberts.com
2 - Sounds of Christmas with the Shearstown Brass Band Featuring hot chocolate and cookies, hosted by Moores & Collins Law Office 7pm | Community Gardens, Playground Road
3 - Storytime with Pam Norman @ Christmas Chalet 6:30pm | Visitors Centre, 1 Veterans Memorial Hwy | Free, call 709.683.6377 to register
3 - 50+ DIY Night
Enjoy a DIY craft evening with refreshments and treats 7pm | Clubhouse @ Wilbur Sparkes Complex | $25, tickets available at Bay Arena or call 709.786.6343 ext 231
4 - 50+ Bus Tour & Social
See the lights around our municipality! Enjoy refreshments and entertainment at the Christmas Chalet. 6:30pm | Pickup/dropoff @ Christmas Chalet (Visitors Centre) | $5, available at the Christmas Chalet or call 709.683.6377
6 - Dance @ Royal Canadian Legion Music by Bob Hiscock 9pm-12am | 108 Water Street | Admission $5
7 - Community Breakfast @ Bay Roberts Fire Hall
7-9:30am | 283 Water Street | Donations accepted
7 - Bay Roberts Lions Santa Claus Parade
Participants must be registered in order to be placed in lineup and eligible for prizes! Non-perishable food items for food bank will be accepted along the route 10am | Fire Hall to Ascension Collegiate | Inclement weather date Dec 8
7 - Advent Tea & Bake Sale @ Trinity United 2-4pm | 188 Shearstown Road | Admission $10
8 - Nighttime Illumination Parade
Participants must be registered in order to be placed in l ineup and eligible for prizes! Light up your floats & costumes! 6:30pm | Fire Hall to Royal Canadian Legion
8 - Christmas Family Service @ Salvation Army 6:30pm | 85 Water Street
8 - “Star of Memory” @ Trinity United 7pm | 188 Shearstown Road
DECEMBER (cont’d)
9 - Christmas Seniors’ Social @ St. John The Evangelist Hall
All are welcome! 2-4pm | Neck Road
9 - Pictures with Santa @ Christmas Chalet Donations accepted for Bay Roberts Primary breakfast program
5-7pm | 1 Veterans Memorial Hwy | Call 709.683.6377 to book
10 - Christmas Concert 1 @ Bay Roberts Primary “Flakes”, Kindergarten Ms. Loder & Grade 1 6:30pm | 19 Eric Dawe Drive
11 - Christmas Concert @ Amalgamated Academy “The Lights of Jingle Bell Hill”, Grade 5 Concert 6:30pm | 21 Eric Dawe Drive
12 - Christmas Concert 2 @ Bay Roberts Primary “Flakes”, Kindergarten Ms. Mercer & Grade 2 6:30pm | 19 Eric Dawe Drive
12 - Dinner Theatre @ Ascension Collegiate 7pm | 32 CB Highway | Call 709.786.3400 for tickets
13 - “Sounds of the Season” @ Trinity United 7pm | 188 Shearstown Road | Admission $10
13 - Wine & Cheese w/ Silent Auction @ Christmas Chalet In support of the Baccalieu Trail SPCA 7pm | 1 Veterans Memorial Hwy | Tickets $50, available at the Chalet or by calling 709.683.6377
14-15 - Christmas Market @ Community Gardens Get your last minute Christmas shopping done under the lights, featuring free hot chocolate 4-8pm | Playground Road | Admission is donation to food bank
15 - Carols & Brass Service @ Salvation Army Community Sing-A-Long
6:30pm | 85 Water Street | Freewill offerings accepted
15 - Candles in Memory @ Central United 2:30pm | 343 Water Street
15 - Tree Lighting @ Cromwell Orange Lodge #81 8pm | 170A Shearstown Road
16 - Pictures with Santa @ Christmas Chalet Donations accepted for Bay Roberts Primary breakfast program
5-7pm | 1 Veterans Memorial Hwy | Call 709.683.6377 to book
17 - Christmas Concert 2 @ Bay Roberts Primary “Flakes”, Kindergarten Mr. Lawlor & Grade 3 6:30pm | 19 Eric Dawe Drive
19 - Preschool Cookie Decorating & Craft Time @ Christmas Chalet
6:30pm | 1 Veterans Memorial Hwy | Call 709.683.6377 to book
20 - CJ Dewey @ O’Brien’s Pub 9pm-12am | 180 Water Street
21 - Shearstown/Butlerville Santa Claus Parade 10am | Lineup at end of Butlerville and continue to end of Shearstown Road
21 - Bob Hiscock @ Royal Canadian Legion 5-8pm | 108 Water Street
21 - Vanda Maunder Dance Studio’s The Nutcracker 7pm | Amalgamated Academy, 21 Eric Dawe Drive | $20, available Dec. 1 at Marshall’s Store and Home Accents
21 - The Islanders @ O’Brien’s Pub 9pm-12am | 180 Water Street
22 - White Gift Service @ Central United 11am | 343 Water Street
22 - Vanda Maunder Dance Studio’s The Nutcracker 3pm | Amalgamated Academy, 21 Eric Dawe Drive | $20, available Dec. 1 at Marshall’s Store and Home Accents
22 - Free Family Skate @ Bay Arena
6-7pm | 161 CB Highway | Door prizes, helmets mandatory
22 - Candlelight & Angel Tree Service @ Salvation Army 6:30pm | 85 Water Street
22 - Christmas Pageant @ St. Matthew’s Anglican 7pm | 273 Water Street
23 - Tibbs Eve Celebrations @ Royal Canadian Legion Music by Lucas Snow 4-7pm | 108 Water Street
23 - Live Entertainment @ O’Brien’s Pub 8pm-12am Lucas Snow, 12am-close DJ Paul Mercer 8pm-close | 180 Water Street
24 - Christmas Eve Services 4pm | Trinity United | 88 Shearstown Road 5pm | St. Matthew’s Anglican | 273 Water Street 6pm | Grace United | Kelly’s Road 7:30pm | St. John The Evangelist | Neck Road
26 - Shearstown/Butlerville Boxing Day Parade by Cromwell Orange Lodge #81 10am | Lineup at end of Butlerville and continue to end of Shearstown Road
26 - Jim Mercer “Wildfinger” @ O’Brien’s Pub 8pm-12am | 180 Water Street
28 - The Coombs Brothers @ O’Brien’s Pub 9pm-12am | 180 Water Street
31 - New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance @ Royal Canadian Legion Music by Derrick Vaters
108 Water Street | $35 single member, $40 single non-member
31 - Live Entertainment @ O’Brien’s Pub 9pm-12:30am Angie Bohlke, 12:30am-close DJ Paul Mercer 9pm-close | 180 Water Street
JANUARY
4 - Live Entertainment @ O’Brien’s Pub 8-11pm Trevor & Adya, 11pm-close DJ Paul Mercer 8pm-close | 180 Water Street
6 - The Islanders @ O’Brien’s Pub 8-11pm | 180 Water Street
11 - Old Christmas Day Dinner & Dance @ Royal Canadian Legion Music by Derrick Vaters
108 Water Street | $30 single member, $35 single non-member
CHRISTMAS 2024 SCHEDULE
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
Kids Zone
ACROSS
2. Deliverer of presents
5. Home of the Festival of Lights
7. Shining at the Recreation Complex & Santa’s Pedestrian Park
DOWN
1. A man, a cookie or a house
3. Santa’s home
4. The most wonderful time of the year
6. Help to prepare and deliver presents
CHRISTMAS
FESTIVAL LIGHTS
ACROSS
Santa
Bay Roberts
Lights DOWN
Gingerbread
North Pole
Christmas
Elf
