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Friday, April 30th - Saturday, May 1st
Event: Avalon Region Heritage Fair
Location: All Hallows Elementary School, North River

The Avalon Regional Heritage Fair provides an opportunity for students in grades 4 - 9 to present the results of their research on Canadian history, heritage and culture. 150 students from 45 schools on the Avalon Peninsula will gather to share their projects. This event is made possible by a grant from Cupids 400.

Sunday, May 2nd
Event: Community: A Visual Celebration of Cupids and the Baccalieu Trail. Photos by Dennis Minty, Music by Gerry Strong
Location: Cupids Community Centre

International photographer and environmental educator Dennis Minty and NL folk musician Gerry Strong, pair up to present a poignant tour of communities around the historic Baccalieu Trail.

Tuesday, May 11th
Event: Canadian Museum Association Conference
Location: Cupids

40 delegates of the Canadian Museum Association will visit Cupids to view the Cupids Legacy Centre and the archaeology site. This is a pre-conference site visit with presentations on interpretive planning.

Thursday, May 20th
Event: An evening with Christopher Pratt
Location: Cupids Community Centre

As part of our Visiting Author Series we are pleased to welcome to Cupids renowned Canadian artist/author Christopher Pratt. Born in Newfoundland, Mr. Pratt, while mostly known for his artwork, is the author of 5 books the most recent being Ordinary Things.

7:30 pm
Admission: $5.00.

Monday, May 24th
Event: Afternoon Tea
Location: Cupids Community Centre

Cupids United Church Women will host an Afternoon Tea in honour of the Queen’s Birthday.

3:00 - 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00

Wednesday, May 26th
Event: Gospel Singspiration
Location: Cupids United Church

An evening of gospel music.

7:30 pm
Admission: $5.00

Saturday, May 29th
Event: Royal Commonwealth Society
Location: St. John’s/Cupids

The Royal Commonwealth Society will be hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in St. John’s from May 27th - May 30th, visiting the Cupids archaeology dig and Millbrook Heritage Gardens.