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Placentia Welcome Centre Inc. is proud to launch the “Raise the Roof” Campaign to help fund urgently needed roof repairs and restoration work for the former Sacred Heart Church. Through this campaign, we are reaching out to our community, friends, and supporters to help preserve this important landmark for future generations.
Please take a moment to read our campaign letter below and learn how you can support this community effort.
August 9th Winners:
Lottery Ticket Licence # 26-10128200LT
50/50 Winner
Madeline Kelly – $488.00
Lottery Licence # – 26-10229700LCTA
Chase the Ace
Winner of the Consolation Prize – Mary Ellen Lannon $213.00
Next Week’s Jackpot: $3,090.00
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Ticket Sales: Start at 5:00 PM
Live Draw: 6:45 PM
Entertainment: Live music as usual
Thank you to our wonderful supporters and friends who come out to join us every single week. We could not do this without you. See you Sunday!
UPDATE
Financial Disclosure of CHASE THE ACE REVENUES
The following is a statement outlining assets, winnings, and financial positioning of the Placentia Welcome Centre Inc. from February 24, 2026 – June 21, 2026
Lottery Licence # 26-10074100LCTA Dated Feb 24, 2026, Gross Proceeds $11,014.00 minus Prize Payouts and Expenses:
Payout and expenses:
Payouts: $4,523.00.
Expenses: $3,305.23 (including $1,000.00 prize money)
Net proceeds for the corporation: $3,185.77
Lottery Licence # 26-10213800LCTA for June 21st the payout was $1,772.50.
Charity’s expenses: $1,500 prize $275.45 = $1,775.45
TOTAL Net Income from both lotteries: $1,413.27
Placentia Welcome Centre Inc.
P. O. Box 189
20-38 Patterson Drive
Placentia, NL
www.placentiawelcomecentre.com
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 709-725-0718
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Events in Placentia
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Arts, Music, and Performance
Arts and culture are an important part of the Welcome Centre.
- Live music and acoustic nights
- Traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music
- Folk, fiddle, and accordion performances
- Emerging local artists
- Poetry, spoken word, and dramatic readings
- Small theatre productions
Workshops and Learning
We offer and plan to expand learning opportunities for all ages.
Traditional Newfoundland and Labrador Skills
- Knitting and rug hooking
- Baking and preserves
- Woodworking and crafts
- Local art, photography, music, and writing
Practical workshops
- Budgeting and home skills
- Resume writing
- Digital skills for seniors
- Life skills and community programs