Month: August 2009
The Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown, NB will host its annual Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Friday, September 25th, with a meet and greet reception at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Inductees for 2009 are as follows: Donald and Hudson (Tompy) MacKay, father and son (both deceased) will be inducted in the GUIDE category,…
Read MoreThe Moncton Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada will host two skills-building workshops this fall on photography and editing. Renowned British Columbia photographer John Watson will present the first workshop on October 3 at the Moncton Public Library, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Take Photos that Sell” is a full-day session that…
Read MorePriceville Footbridge photo by James E. Stewart courtesy of the McNamee on the Mighty Miramichi Facebook group. Sunday August 16th, 2009 8 – 11:30 am: Breakfast – Boiestown Lions ClubPrepared by the Lions Club 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Golf Tournament – Open to registered guests of “Come Home to the River – McNamee 2009”…
Read More**Calendar pictured right is sold out. Saturday August 15th, 2009 7-9 am: Community Breakfast at McNamee Recreation CentrePrepared by McNamee Pentecostal Assembly SOLD OUT 8:30 – 11:30 am: Country Market & Ball Games – McNamee Recreation Centre 12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch at Ludlow Recreation CentrePrepared by Ludlow Recreation Council 12 noon – 3…
Read MoreWade Hallihan and Kyle Richardson are Half-Snapped!Join them tonight at O’Donaghue’s Pub in downtown Chatham for the very best of a good time!10pm – 2amwww.odonaghuespub.com Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating our successes. www.giverontheriver.com
Read MoreFriday August 14, 2009 10am – 7pm: Registration 12 noon – 1pm: Lunch at the McNamee Recreation Centre with Sandwiches, Sweets, DrinksPrepared by St. James Anglican Church 2pm: Softball Games at McNamee Recreation CentreAfternoon Tea & Homemade Dessert at the Wilson Family HomesteadBrowse Handcrafted commemorative items by Ethel Wilson at the Wilson Family Homestead located…
Read MoreDate: Thursday, August 20, 2009Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pmLocation: Saltwater Sounds, 1738 Water Street Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.773.8010Email: This month the Words on Water series is happy to have Carla Gunn with us to read from her acclaimed debut novel, Amphibian. Along with writing, Carla Gunn works as an occupational consultant and teaches psychology. Her writing…
Read MoreDarlene’s Tea House and Family Restaurant Annual Victorian Tea Party Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pmLocation: Darlene’s Tea House Barnettville Road Blackville, NBPhone: 506.843.7979Email: Join us for our 5th Annual Victorian Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon in the garden with a Hot & Cold Buffet of Italian & Canadian Cuisine and delectable…
Read MoreFront book cover pictured right of limited edition (250 print run) Come Home to the River coffee table book. These soft covered (in colour) books feature 200 pages of photographs and short stories including 60 pages of colour pictures and 140 pages of black and white photos. The book measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches…
Read MoreDate: Wednesday, August 12, 2009Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pmLocation: Rodd Miramichi 1809 Water St. Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.843.2208www.thelighthouseevents.com Tickets are $10 and can be acquired through Genesis Spa and Salon or by calling/emailing LIFE Radio and thelighthouseevents.com for more details. A bit of history on Warren: Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Barfield’s music is often classified as…
Read MoreThe network of Miramichi Young Professionals and Involved Entrepreneurs is organizing its 1st MYPIE Golf Scramble Tournament that will be held on Thursday, September 3rd 2009 at the Miramichi Golf and Country Club. Download the registration form with all the details. /Registration%20Form%20MYPIE%20golf%20scramble.pdf For more information on how to register or forming partnerships, please contact Nicole…
Read MoreWhen: Saturday, August 15th, 2009 @2pm Price: $5.00/each or 3/ $12.00 Wooden fish will be put in the Miramichi River @ the Ledges Inn and Collected at the Salmon Museum at 2PM. The first 10 fish to arrive will be the winning fish (in order of their arrival)! The first prize is $100, 2nd –…
Read MoreFor those who are interested in the Writers in the Schools (WiSP) program, the registration deadline is fast approaching. Ginny Hill, the WiSP administrator, would like confirmations of participation by August 25. There have been changes this year, including the honorarium being increased to $250 per school visit, but also the requirement of a police…
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