EVENT SPOTLIGHT

TODAY, JULY 9

New summer programs for children at MUN Botanical Garden Thursday and Friday mornings and afternoons until Sept. 4. Registration is not required for these outdoor programs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are invited to bring a healthy, nut-free snack. Admission fees apply. MUN Botanical Garden is located at 306 Mount Scio Rd. For more information, call 737-8590 or visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.

SATURDAY, JULY 11

Barbecue for the Cure. Want to know more about entering a team in the CIBC Run for the Cure? Join us for information and fun at Lester's Farm Brookfield Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Welcome back all returning team captains.

MONDAY, JULY 13

Friends of Victoria Park will hold the ninth annual Victoria Park Lantern Festival Saturday, July 25. Lantern workshops go ahead at the Anna Templeton Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 13, and Eastern Edge Art Gallery Wednesday, July 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This is all in addition to our regularly scheduled open workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Victoria Park. For more information, e-mail lanternfest@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

FRIDAY, JULY 10

Join us for a launch party celebrating the 19th Annual Festival of New Dance at 5:30 p.m. at Bianca's Lounge, 171 Water St. in St. John's. Live dance performances, dance screening, food and drinks.

For more information, call 722-3663.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

The Latin mass community in St. John's has announced that the celebration of the traditional Latin mass will take place weekly on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. at Mercy Convent Chapel, 170 Military Rd., with parking at Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Latin/English missals as well as other Latin mass resources are provided. All are welcome. For more information, call Una Voce at 722-4842 (Elizabeth) or 753-2681 (Maureen).

TUESDAY, JULY 14

A "must do event," Boyle's Historical Walking tour of St. John's Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:50 a.m. Starts at the Sheraton Hotel and finishes at the War Memorial. About 75 minutes. Reservations only at 364-6845. Visit: www.boyletours.com.

The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that Hawthorne Cottage is open for all to begin "Celebrating Bartlett 2009." Spring hours Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information, call 528-4004.

THURSDAY, JULY 15

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The 19th annual Manuels River Watch Your Bobber Race goes ahead Saturday. - Submitted photo

Tango on the Edge holds dances/practices every Thursday at 8:30 p.m., at our new location, the Retired Citizens Club, 10 Bennett Ave. Everyone welcome. For more information, visit www.tangoontheedge.com.