World Ocean Day
is Saturday, June 8!
We're planning a week of events for all ages to celebrate our favourite place... the ocean!
June 8th - Concert for the Ocean with Sherman Downey and the Charmers
Experience the Concert for the Ocean with Sherman Downey and friends, hosted by AHOI! Enjoy a night filled with great music and good vibes, featuring a dance and silent auction. All auction proceeds support AHOI programs that support a healthy ocean and sustainable coastal communities. 19+ event with bar service available ($).
Purchase tickets here!
Place
Norris Point Lions Club
Time
8:00 pm
June 2nd - Paddle with Gros Morne Adventures
Become a marine biologist during a morning kayak with Gros Morne Adventures, AHOI, and Ecology Action Centre! The tour will explore the uniqueness of Bonne Bay and showcase the ongoing conservation efforts.
Register here!
Place
Gros Morne Adventures, Norris Point
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 2nd - Happy Hour at The Cat Stop with Jodie Rice
Join us at The Cat Stop in Norris Point from 4:30 to 6:30 for live music by Jodie Rice. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the music while learning about our plastics program and how you can contribute to ocean conservation during World Ocean Week!
Place
The Cat Stop, Norris Point
Time
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
June 3rd - Celebration of the Salmon Festival Opening Ceremonies & Beach Cleanup
Join us for the 2nd annual Celebrate the Salmon Festival in Trout River! Following the opening ceremonies (at 1:00 pm), we'll be joined by the students from Jackman All Grade for a beach cleanup at one of our region's crucial salmon habitats. As part of this event, there will also be an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) demonstration. Bring your family and friends to learn about salmon conservation efforts by Parks Canada, meet Parka, and contribute to creating a cleaner, healthier environment for our precious salmon population. This public event is open to all ages, and no registration is required!
Place
Trout River Main Beach
Time
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 5th - Choosing the Right Seafood Panel Talk
Join AHOI and Ecology Action Centre (EAC) for an engaging panel talk over Zoom focused on the importance of choosing sustainable seafood. Our guests from EAC, OceanWise, ShoreFast, Food First NL, and HoldfastNL will share valuable insights and tips on making informed seafood choices to support ocean conservation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and be part of the sustainable and accessible seafood conversation.
Join virtually here!
Place
Zoom link above
Time
1:00 pm NDT
June 6th - Ocean Trivia at The Cat and Rooster
Dive into an evening of fun with AHOI's Ocean-Themed Trivia at The Cat and Rooster in Norris Point! This event promises a night of ocean fun, with prizes up for grabs. Gather your friends and form teams of 4-6 for a chance to win while supporting a great cause. Registration is by donation at the door. See you there!
Place
The Cat and Rooster, Norris Point
Time
8:00 pm
June 7th - Celebration of the Salmon Festival Closing Ceremonies
Join us at the final event of the 2nd Annual Celebration of the Salmon Festival in Trout River with fireworks and games at the Closing Ceremonies. It will be an evening of excitement as this year's festivities come to an end!
Place
Trout River Main Beach
Time
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
June 8th - Norris Point Recreation Committee Lobster Fundraiser Dinner
Join AHOI in supporting the Norris Point Recreation Committee's Lobster Supper fundraiser at Norris Point Town Hall. Tickets are $25 each, including a full lobster or ham, salads, dessert, and beverages. Contact Joe Reid at 709-458-7580 or email norrispointrecreation@outlook.com for tickets. Help us make this event a success!
Place
Norris Point Town Hall
Time
5:30 pm
World Ocean Day Spotify Playlist!
We created a fun, ocean-inspired playlist as part of our World Ocean Day celebrations. We thought we would share these awesome tunes, so you can enjoy the vibe no matter how you're marking the occasion!
Listen
When
Anytime!
Ocean Flash Tattoo Fundraiser
The Community Ink Collective is offering $100 flash tattoos on June 8th or 9th, with 50% of the proceeds going to AHOI's ocean conservation programming. Check out the flash items here!
Book
When
June 8th or 9th