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Good Morning Saint John! Remember the St. Malachy’s team we told you about last week? They’ve gone and won it, taking the national title in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Challenge. It’s huge win for the students and teachers at STM! 🧪

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🪕 AREA 506 leans folk this summer

AREA 506 is trying something a little different this year, carving out a folk-focused weekend with AREA 506 as Folk on August 28 and 29. The lineup leans into storytelling and folk-driven sets, with nine acts including The East Pointers, Lennie Gallant, and The Barr Brothers across a Friday night show and two Saturday sessions.

And the look of this one might seem a little familiar. The festival poster features work from late Saint John sculptor John Hooper, pulling in his People Waiting figures that once lined King Street and now sit inside City Hall.

AREA 506 Marketing Director Sarah Tippett says “A folk festival is about placemaking…celebrating art, storytelling and local heritage. The Hooper artwork is all of those things to Saint John. And we're so pleased the Hooper family lent their support to the idea.”

Weekend passes are $79, with tickets going on sale later this morning.

⚾ Alpines gearing up for another summer 

It may not be summer yet, but our local boys are getting ready. 

The Saint John Alpines are ramping up for opening day, with their full home schedule now out and another season set for Memorial Field. It’s a mix of afternoon starts and some Thursday night classics on the west side.

Behind the scenes, they’re also putting the call out for volunteers to help run game days. They’re looking for help with the canteen, scoreboard, gate, and 50/50.

They’ve also got a fundraiser lined up May 2 at Shooters, which is usually a pretty good sign the bats aren’t far behind.

💪 New workout concept coming to Rothesay

A new fitness studio is on the way to Rothesay, and it’s not the usual gym setup. Redefined Plus is opening at 47 Clark Road, bringing the Lagree method with it.

“We both grew up here, so it’s always been an area we’ve remained closely connected to,” said Nicole Merrithew, who’s launching the studio with Jason Stanley. “We saw an opportunity to bring a more intentional approach to movement in the area, which is really where Redefined Plus began.”

Lagree is still pretty new to the area, and the focus here is on keeping it approachable for a wide range of people.

No official opening date just yet, but Nicole says she’s excited for classes to begin.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW

THURSDAY

Dino-Light | April 30
Imperial Theatre is bringing in Dino-Light Thursday at 6pm for a glow-in-the-dark family show blending puppetry, technology and dance. The story follows a friendly dinosaur brought to life by a scientist with magic powers, which is a pretty strong Thursday night plan.

Devil Wears Prada Trivia Night | April 30
A 7-9pm trivia night at Yip Cider built around The Devil Wears Prada, with a few bonus questions from the wider world of Meryl Streep and company. Teams of 2-6 can sign up for free and compete for prizes, with just enough fashion knowledge required to hold your own.

DIY Candle Pop-Up | April 30
Creative Squirrel and Stone Soup Cafe are hosting a lunchtime candle-making pop-up from 11am-2pm at 139 Prince Edward St. Drop in, mix a scent, name your candle and have it ready the following week, just in time for Mother’s Day.

SATURDAY

Martinon Community Centre Yard Cleanup | May 2
Martinon Community Centre is calling on neighbours to help clean up the yard Saturday from 8:30am-12pm at 3224 Westfield Rd. Bring rakes, gloves or whatever helpful tools are hiding in the shed.

Free Comic Book Day at Heroes’ Beacon | May 2
Heroes’ Beacon is marking Free Comic Book Day Saturday with free comics, cake, popcorn, face painting from 10am-12pm and some of its biggest discounts of the year. A solid excuse to “just pop in” and leave with a stack.

Pop Up Community Market | May 2
The Pop Up Community Market is hosting a Mother’s Day edition Saturday from 10am-3pm at the HOPE Centre. Expect local vendors, gift ideas and the kind of browsing that starts as “just looking” and ends with a bag.

Free Comic Book Day at Countless Comics | May 2
Countless Comics & Games in Rothesay is celebrating Free Comic Book Day Saturday with free comics, big sales and a free Magic tournament at 2pm. The annual comic giveaway day lands on the first Saturday in May.

Spring Flower Bouquets Teen Watercolour Workshop | May 2
KV Oasis Youth Centre is hosting a free watercolour workshop for teens 12 and up Saturday from 11am-1pm in Quispamsis. Artist Svitlana Goncharova will teach spring flower painting using her “One-Touch” method and Petrykivka-inspired patterns.

Marsh Creek Cleanup | May 2
ACAP Saint John is rounding up volunteers for the Marsh Creek Cleanup Saturday, with registration at 8:30am and cleanup starting at 9am. Gloves, bags and grabbers are provided, with a BBQ and prizes wrapping things up at noon.

Fog City Comic Con | May 2 and 3
Fog City Comic Con returns to the Saint John Free Public Library Saturday and Sunday with two days of free games, workshops, author events, vendors and cosplay. Basically, Market Square is getting a very nerdy upgrade.

Stitch Saint John Pop Up Shop | May 2
Stitch Saint John is opening its Spring Retreat pop-up shop to the public Saturday at the Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay. Shoppers can browse sewing notions, tools and kits, so bring a bag and maybe a little self-control.

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