Voices of Placentia Bay Celebrates Laval 50!
Calling all Cavaliers! The Annual Voices of Placentia Bay Festival is scheduled to take place in Placentia from August 2-5, 2018. This year the festival has partnered with Laval High School 50th Anniversary Committee to celebrate 50 Years of Laval High School! Visit this web site for all of the latest information and event updates.
Opening Celebration Begins Voices of Placentia Bay Celebrates Laval 50!
Voices of Placentia Bay Celebrates Laval 50! started on Thursday with the Opening Celebration at Laval High School. Alumni and staff spanning the entire 50 years of Laval gathered for the opening event and enjoyed an evening of meeting old and new friends and exploring the new school. Special guests including MP Ken McDonald, MHA Sherry Gambin-Walsh (Class of 1985) and Mayor Bernie Power (Class of 1980) delivered greetings and an Alumni Choir led the gathering in the National and Provincial Anthems and the School Song. Sean Ryan and Barry Davis shared their song "Voices", which has been selected as the Laval 50 Theme Song with the gathering. The event was officially started with the reading of the official proclamation by Town Crier Angus Gilbert.
One of the highlights of the event was the 50th Anniversary Cake Cutting (centre of picture to the left). Participating in the cake cutting with Lord and Lady Cavalier were Clancy Lannon (Class of 1969), Amber Barron (Class of 2018), Sean Ryan (Current Principal) and Sister Chrysostom Brennan (First Principal of the Girls Side, 1968-1973).
One of the highlights of the event was the 50th Anniversary Cake Cutting (centre of picture to the left). Participating in the cake cutting with Lord and Lady Cavalier were Clancy Lannon (Class of 1969), Amber Barron (Class of 2018), Sean Ryan (Current Principal) and Sister Chrysostom Brennan (First Principal of the Girls Side, 1968-1973).
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Updated August 3, 2018 - Check this section for updates as the event approaches!
NEW - Details on the Laval 50 Trivia Contest and Photo Scavenger Hunt have now been released. You can pick up the information by visiting the "Cavalier Corner" information booth at events or online by clicking here.
The most recent Schedule of Events poster is available here!
Laval 50 T-Shirts - There are a limited supply of unisex Gildan T-shirts available for purchase. Order by emailing [email protected] or visit the Cavalier Corner at the Opening Celebration. T-Shirts are $20 each. Payment due with order. Colour is red or black and most sizes available.
Photo Scavenger Hunt - There will be a photo scavenger hunt during the Laval 50 Celebrations. Details will be released at the Opening Celebration on Thursday. They will also be posted on this site following the launch.
Throughout the celebrations there will be fundraising projects to establish a Laval 50 Legacy Fund to support initiatives at Laval High School. Please consider supporting this project.
The most recent edition of the Voices of Placentia Bay Celebrates Laval 50 Schedule of Events is now available on the schedule section of this site. A printable version is also available to be downloaded.
Tickets for the Hot Roast Beef Dinner and Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, August 5, 2018 are now available for purchase at the Town Hall. Cost of tickets is $15.00 each. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Town Hall or by credit card by calling 227-2151 and select option "0". Tickets will also be available for purchase (cash only) at the Opening Celebration on Thursday. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Picnic Lunches for the Hike to Castle Hill on Friday, August 3 can be pre-ordered by calling 227-2787 (ARTS) or by e-mailing [email protected]. Cost for picnic lunch is $10.00.
Alumni Choir for Opening Celebration: Members are being recruited for an Laval Alumni Choir which will lead the singing of the anthems and the Laval School Song at the Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Anyone interested in participating is invited to meet Susan Whelan-Murray for a rehearsal at 6:45 pm on the day of event.
A number of athletic events are planned for the days of the Laval 50 Celebrations. Pre-registration is not required, but those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up at the Cavalier Corner Information Booth at the Opening Celebration.
Festival in the Square Concessions - If you are interested in selling crafts, products or operating a food or games concession at the Festival in the Square on Saturday, August 4, 2018 please contact 709-227-2787 or e-mail [email protected]. Space is limited so contact today!
Dinner Theatre Tickets: Tickets for the dinner theatres on Thursday and Friday are SOLD OUT. There are still tickets available for the show on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Contact Placentia Area Theatre d’Heritage by visiting www.placentiatheatre.com for more information.
Concert on the Hill Youth Entertainment - Placentia 350 Inc. is inviting youth to perform at the Outdoor Concert on the Hill taking place at Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Laval 50 Merchandise has arrived! You can pick up your order at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre!
The Port of Argentia is providing a free Guided Tour of Argentia on a motor coach on Friday, August 3rd departing from the PATH theatre office at 3:15 pm. To reserve your seat, email [email protected]. Hear about the history and see firsthand what’s going on at the Port!
Class representatives who are participating in the flower ceremony at the Ecumenical Celebration at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, August 5, 2018 are asked to gather inside the chapel by 10:45 am.
NEW - Details on the Laval 50 Trivia Contest and Photo Scavenger Hunt have now been released. You can pick up the information by visiting the "Cavalier Corner" information booth at events or online by clicking here.
The most recent Schedule of Events poster is available here!
Laval 50 T-Shirts - There are a limited supply of unisex Gildan T-shirts available for purchase. Order by emailing [email protected] or visit the Cavalier Corner at the Opening Celebration. T-Shirts are $20 each. Payment due with order. Colour is red or black and most sizes available.
Photo Scavenger Hunt - There will be a photo scavenger hunt during the Laval 50 Celebrations. Details will be released at the Opening Celebration on Thursday. They will also be posted on this site following the launch.
Throughout the celebrations there will be fundraising projects to establish a Laval 50 Legacy Fund to support initiatives at Laval High School. Please consider supporting this project.
The most recent edition of the Voices of Placentia Bay Celebrates Laval 50 Schedule of Events is now available on the schedule section of this site. A printable version is also available to be downloaded.
Tickets for the Hot Roast Beef Dinner and Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, August 5, 2018 are now available for purchase at the Town Hall. Cost of tickets is $15.00 each. Tickets can be picked up in person at the Town Hall or by credit card by calling 227-2151 and select option "0". Tickets will also be available for purchase (cash only) at the Opening Celebration on Thursday. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Picnic Lunches for the Hike to Castle Hill on Friday, August 3 can be pre-ordered by calling 227-2787 (ARTS) or by e-mailing [email protected]. Cost for picnic lunch is $10.00.
Alumni Choir for Opening Celebration: Members are being recruited for an Laval Alumni Choir which will lead the singing of the anthems and the Laval School Song at the Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Anyone interested in participating is invited to meet Susan Whelan-Murray for a rehearsal at 6:45 pm on the day of event.
A number of athletic events are planned for the days of the Laval 50 Celebrations. Pre-registration is not required, but those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up at the Cavalier Corner Information Booth at the Opening Celebration.
Festival in the Square Concessions - If you are interested in selling crafts, products or operating a food or games concession at the Festival in the Square on Saturday, August 4, 2018 please contact 709-227-2787 or e-mail [email protected]. Space is limited so contact today!
Dinner Theatre Tickets: Tickets for the dinner theatres on Thursday and Friday are SOLD OUT. There are still tickets available for the show on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Contact Placentia Area Theatre d’Heritage by visiting www.placentiatheatre.com for more information.
Concert on the Hill Youth Entertainment - Placentia 350 Inc. is inviting youth to perform at the Outdoor Concert on the Hill taking place at Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Laval 50 Merchandise has arrived! You can pick up your order at the Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Centre!
The Port of Argentia is providing a free Guided Tour of Argentia on a motor coach on Friday, August 3rd departing from the PATH theatre office at 3:15 pm. To reserve your seat, email [email protected]. Hear about the history and see firsthand what’s going on at the Port!
Class representatives who are participating in the flower ceremony at the Ecumenical Celebration at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday, August 5, 2018 are asked to gather inside the chapel by 10:45 am.
Promotional Video
Check out the Laval 50 Promotional Video, featuring the song "Voices" performed by Sean Ryan and Barry Davis. The Laval 50 Committee has selected this as the theme song for the celebrations.
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