Recreation & Wellness Division

***Important Schedule Changes**** The Dome has been approved for a shorter cleaning time in between sessions. This will start on Thursday January 14. Please see the new schedule and note the changes. All slots have changed by at least 10 minutes.

Hi Everyone...As a Winter Carnival Planning committee it sure is great to see SNOW! We are sure you must be wondering what is happening with Stephenville Carni...val this year? The Winter Carnival as we have known it in the past, cannot take place this year. HOWEVER, in its place, we are thrilled to offer a Festival of Fun during the month of February. The Winter Carnival Committee, in partnership with the Recreation & Wellness Division - Town of Stephenville, will be hosting various challenges, promotions, and activities throughout the month of February to promote safe and enjoyable winter fun. So please keep a close watch on our Social Media for Community Events & Challenges!

The WINNERS for the Christmas Lights Contest are in! 1st place - Andrew Pilgrim (House 11) 2nd place - Jacob Hill (House 3) 3rd place - Josh Crann (House 10) Honorable Mention winner - Sarah Babb (House 4)... We will be contacting the winners and dropping off the prizes today. Amazing job to everyone who participated! Thank you for all your amazing feedback, it is greatly appreciated! See more

Are you a Junior or Senior in High School between the ages of 12 and 17? Do you have an interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? STEMforGI...RLS Club is a free province-wide online extra-curricular club that gives youth identifying as female or non-binary between ages 12 and 17 the opportunity to engage in thought provoking STEM activities and experiments in a girls-only setting. If this is something you are interested in check out the poster below for more information!

Featuring local performers! Enjoy the show!

It's two days until Christmas Eve. For many, Christmas is not the joyous occasion presented by all those Hallmark movies. Not. Even. Close. For everyone strugg...ling to feel something, missing the family they never really had or facing demons; we send you heartfelt love and light to brighten the darkened corners. We send the biggest virtual hug. We care, and we're here for you even over the holidays. Our warm line remains open from 10am until midnight. Call us. We look forward to speaking to you. No matter the struggle, the challenge or the sadness. Just call. 753.2560 or toll free 1.855.753.2560. Meanwhile, if you do nothing else today, watch this, and maybe, find just a moment of peace. It's only 7 minutes long. We miss you! From all of us at CHANNAL. https://gem.cbc.ca//canadia/try-to-fly/38e815a-0136b25e70d

Please complete the form within the link below to register for the 10th Annual Community Pancake Breakfast. Please register on or before Noon, February 15 https://docs.google.com//1GibHOFwaMU11TdLPqMIuwx/viewform

The BSG Pride Committee will be hosting another educational session on Sunday, January 31st starting at 7:30 p.m. Please call 643-4444 to register. This event will take place on Zoom.. There will be a few giveaways as well.

It's December 1st which means it's time to get in the holiday spirit! Put some lights and decorations on your house and you will have the chance to win a gift card to one of the local grocery stores! The winners of this Christmas Lights Contest will be chosen by the community voting. The deadline to register is DECEMBER 18th and then there will be a voting form posted. For more information and to register, email [email protected].

SFD would like to remind everyone of some Christmas Tree Safety. Stay safe and Merry Christmas to all.

Hello Whalebackers, Please find attached an advertisement for chalet attendant positions at the ski club. Fell free to share this with friends and family who may be interested in these positions. Thank you. Peter

Congratulations Dave! Great partner to work with. Thank you Dave for all your hard work.

We don’t have any snow yet but when we do our Mountain Bike trail in Stephenville can be used for snowshoeing! Beautiful trail! Nigel Pike

Hey Everyone! Happy Old Christmas Day Has anybody been wondering...What is happening with the Carnival this year? We know that this year is going to look ...much different but we are looking at some creative ideas to celebrate winter...So please keep watch on our Social Media as we will let you know what is on the GO! For now, we are hoping that you don’t pack away your Christmas lights too far as we hope to see lots of lights in the month of February. See more

Here is the list of WINNERS for the following contests: - Christmas Tree Contest: Crystal - Ginger Bread House: Kyle - Scavenger Hunt: Gemma & Callum - Snowman Contest: Claire... The winners will contacted via email. The winner for the Christmas Lights Contest will be announced tomorrow! See more

The BSG Kinsmen Santa Claus Drive-By is happening this evening . The Kinsmen Elves worked very hard last evening helping Santa get ready for this big night... and they are super excited Big Shout out to the Kinsmen Elves: Harvie, Billie, Henrie, Corie, Ralphie, Rickie, Donnie, and Jimmie Tentative Start time is 6pm. The Elves will ensure the "Kinsmen Santa Tracker" (AKA: Facebook) is updated throughout the evening so that you will know when Santa is getting close to your street. Stay tuned!

Since we are finally getting some snow, here's another opportunity for a PRIZE! Be creative and have fun building your snowman!

Winter hat left in Blanche Brook Park during Halloween event, please call 649-6929 to claim.

Voting for the Christmas Lights Contest is now OPEN! Click the link below to vote on your favorite houses and the winners will be announced tomorrow! https://forms.gle/WStRv5YB8p87UPZp6

Another opportunity to win a PRIZE! Send in a picture of your decorated Christmas Tree and you will have a chance to win a prize and show off your beautiful tree as well!

Little reminder that there is plenty of fun activities like the Christmas Scavenger Hunt to take part in for a chance to win a PRIZE before Christmas!

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Enjoy a night in and decorate a ginger bread house or some ginger bread cookies for a chance to win a PRIZE! Send us a picture of your creations and one winner will be chosen by random draw!

Have some fun this holiday season by taking part in the Neighborhood Christmas Scavenger Hunt! Check off what you can on the list below and send it to [email protected] to put your name in for a chance to win a PRIZE!

The Recreation and Wellness Division is starting an Equipment Lending Program! We have great equipment that is available for anyone to borrow! Check out the Recreation and Wellness Equipment Lending Program page on the Town of Stephenville website for more information! https://www.townofstephenville.com/equipment-lending-program

Just a little reminder to get your pictures in! Chance to win a great PRIZE!

Enter our Christmas House Decorations contest!