2016 Resettlement Commemoration

02/24/2017

You can listen to the interview about the new Resettlement App with Commemoration Co-Chair Fay Matthews on CBC NL Radio One's "The Broadcast" 1:00pm today, Friday February 24th, 2017. That's channels 640AM or 93.7FM and 88.5FM.

02/24/2017

The Stories of Resettlement App is now available for free download on Apple's App Store and on Google Play for Android and Blackberry users!

Download and enjoy as you explore Arnold's Cove and learn about resettlement in Placentia Bay!

02/03/2017

The Hare is back! The Arnold's Cove Arts Committee is pleased to announce that the Arnold's Cove portion of the The March Hare (The Cove Hare) will be taking place on Monday March 6th, 2017. This year, we are welcoming to the stage George Brown, Harry Ingram, Dave Paddon, The Warehams (Baxter, Leeland and Lori), Craig Young and the night's emcee, Jim Brown. Tickets go on sale at the Town Office on Monday February 6, 2017. Tickets are $10.00

02/02/2017

Reminder! Appreciation Night for the Stories of Resettlement is 7:00pm tonight at the Anglican Church Hall.

Come join us for one last night as we look back on the
2016 commemoration of resettlement!

01/30/2017

Stories of Resettlement Appreciation Night

Come join us for one last night as we look back on the
2016 commemoration of resettlement.

7:00pm, Thursday February 2, 2017

St. Michael’s Anglican Church Hall

Free admission

12/13/2016

Just a reminder! Resettlement merchandise (hats, t-shirts and hoodies) are still available at Klothing Konnection and The Spa Hut in Arnold's Cove. Makes a great gift for the holidays!

11/03/2016

Placentia Bay Music Night, Saturday November 5, 2016 and Anglican Church Hall.

Come join our host Roger Lockyer along with a talented group of performers as we pay tribute to some of the great traditional songs and tunes from the bay, and the wonderful people that used to sing them. We will also feature a few originals to highlight that the tradition of songwriting and story telling is still very much alive in Placentia Bay. Please come join us as we celebrate our proud musical past!

Performers include Allan Byrne, Steve Best, Dorman Best, Evan Gale, Dawna Slade, Tricentia Academy Traditional Group, Baxter Wareham and Leeland Wareham.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Town Office or by calling 463-2323.

10/25/2016

10/21/2016

Placentia Bay Music Night
Saturday November 5, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Anglican Church Hall.

Tickets $15.00 and go on sale at the Town Office on Monday October 24, 2016 or by calling 463-2323.

During the resettlement years, there was a cultural renaissance in the province as the Smallwood industrialization and relocation programs were being implemented. There was a sense that the outports and rural way of life were starting to be lost and as a result, there was a swell of literature, visual art and music that came out of Placentia Bay. Come join us for a night of song that will celebrate the music of Placentia Bay and exhibit the impacts that the artists have had on Newfoundland music over the past 50 years.

10/19/2016

John Tolson Documentary Now Available to Order

The documentary of resettlement by John Tolson is available for pre-order at the Town Office. There will be a limited number of DVD's created and can be ordered at the Town Office. To order a DVD, please call the Town Office at (709) 463-2323 to have your name added to the list. As there is only a limited number available, it will be first come - first serve based on the list. The cost of the DVD is $20.00

09/23/2016

Reminder!

Island Treasures Quilt Show Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, 2016 at the Tricentia Academy Gym in Arnold's Cove. Open 10:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday.
Also, a thank you to Icewater Seafoods for their extra donation towards the Island Treasures Quilt Show!

09/22/2016

As part of The Stories of Resettlement, the Foggy Bays Quilters Guild is presenting the Island Treasurers Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday September 24 and 25, 2016 at the Tricentia Academy Gym. They will be open from 10:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. Admission is $5.00 and this will include a quilt market, vendors, prizes and refreshments from "Little Jessie's Tearoom." The guild will also be unveiling and presenting the Resettlement Quilt in honour of the Stories of Resettlement. Hope to see you there!

08/01/2016

The Commemoration Committee thanks everyone who participated, volunteered, hosted, entertained and took part in any way during the Resettlement Festival. It was 11 great days!

The Committee also thanks our funding partners the Town of Arnold's Cove, the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador and the Government of Canada.

Thanks to our Silver Sponsor North Atlantic Refining Limited.

Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors Arnold's Cove Inn, Biomaxx Wastewater Solutions, Icewater Seafoods, IMTT-NTL, Meridian Engineering, Ray Berkshire Limited and Scotiabank.

Thanks to our donors AmSpec Services, Hilltop Manor, Klothing Konnection, Mills Pittman & Twyne Law Offices, Pitcher's Gas & Convenience, R. Wareham Services Limited and SGS Canada Inc.

The Committee thanks the work done by the volunteers and organizations who hosted events during the Resettlement Festival including the Arnold's Cove Fire Department, Arnold's Cove Heritage Foundation, Arnold's Cove Lion's Club, Arnold's Cove Recreation Committee, and the churches of Arnold's Cove.

Thanks again for a great festival!

07/30/2016

Resettlement Festival Day 10:

Community Breakfast

Time: 8:00am – 10:30am

Location: Fire Hall, 270 Main Road

The Arnold’s Cove Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual breakfast which includes a variety of everything!

House Floating

Time: 10:30am (depending on the weather, this event may be scheduled for a different date and time)

Location: Hollett’s Avenue, Arnold’s Cove

A house that was resettled in the 1960’s will be floated back to the islands.

Arnold’s Cove Day

Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Recreation Facilities, 64 Spencer’s Cove Road

The Arnold’s Cove Recreation Committee will be providing a variety of activities for children and families, including jump castles, face painting and field events from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. The cost is $1.00 per ticket with 1 ticket per activity.

There will be music playing on the rink from 2:00pm to 5:00pm by local musicians including Barrasway, Sound Island, Jeanette Pitcher, The Dits and Checkpoint 8. Free admission for all ages. An alcohol section will be separated and open from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

Canteen services will be open.

Outdoor Concert with Shanneyganock

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Outdoor Rink, 64 Spencer’s Cove Road

Gates will open at 6:30pm with performances starting at 7:00pm. Line-up includes Steve Best & Evan Gale from 7:00pm-7:45pm, Cider & Stout from 8:00pm-8:45pm, Craig Young & Leeland Wareham from 9:00pm-9:45pm. The annual fireworks display will be at 10:00pm followed by Newfoundland’s premiere party band, Shanneyganock. Tickets to the concert are sold out!!! This is a 19 + event. Bar and canteen services will be available.

Fireworks

Time: 10:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Recreation Grounds, 64 Spencer’s Cove Road

The annual fireworks show will start at 10:00pm at the Arnold’s Cove Recreation Grounds.

07/29/2016

Resettlement Festival Day 9:

Community Jiggs Dinner

Time: Doors open at 4:30pm. Last sitting at 6:00pm

Location: St. Michael’s & All Angels Hall, 30 Merasheen Crescent

A traditional jiggs dinner will be prepared by the St. Michael’s & All Angels Anglican Church. Cost $15 per person (first come – first serve – limited seating). Tickets available in advance by calling Janet Hynes – 766-1547, Lorraine Lockyer – 463-8733, Rexene Daley – 463-8804 and Shirley Brinston – 463-2286. If not sold out – tickets may be available at the door.

Bingo

Time: 8:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Lion’s Club, 26 High Liner Drive

The Arnold’s Cove Lion’s Club will be hosting a traditional bingo night.

07/28/2016

This original, framed painting of Tack's Beach was donated to the Town this week by Walter Reid, and the Committee will be putting it on tickets! Tickets will be $2.00 and 2,500 will be printed. We hope to have them available at the Town Office next week. Keep a eye out for the opening sale date!

07/28/2016

Resettlement Festival Day 8:

Resettlement Monologues

Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm

Location: Drake House, 319 Main Road

The Resettlement Monologues are a series of individual performances that tell stories of the resettlement of the Placentia Bay islands. Written and directed by playwright Agnes Walsh, local students will perform the monologues next to the Drake House; the last house floated into Arnold’s Cove from the Placentia Bay islands. Shows are 30 minutes in length and performed at an outdoor venue so the audience is asked to dress for the weather. Admission to the show is a donation, and parking is available on Hollett’s Avenue.

Descendants of Ambrose Guy Reunion

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Lion’s Club, 26 High Liner Drive

Details can be found at the Descendants of Ambrose Guy Reunion page.

07/27/2016

Resettlement Festival Day 7:

Resettlement Monologues

Time: 11:00am & 2:00pm

Location: Drake House, 319 Main Road

The Resettlement Monologues are a series of individual performances that tell stories of the resettlement of the Placentia Bay islands. Written and directed by playwright Agnes Walsh, local students will perform the monologues next to the Drake House; the last house floated into Arnold’s Cove from the Placentia Bay islands. Shows are 30 minutes in length and performed at an outdoor venue so the audience is asked to dress for the weather. Admission to the show is a donation, and parking is available on Hollett’s Avenue.

Stories and Songs

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Arnold’s Cove Outdoor Rink, 64 Spencer’s Cove Road

A night of music and stories on the outdoor rink with performers including Linda & Joe Byrne, Baxter & Leeland Wareham, Mose & Harry Ingram, Steve Best & Evan Gale, and The Bolts. All ages event. $5.00 on the door. Canteen will be open but no alcohol will be sold. There will be no seats provided, but people can bring along their folding chairs.