Giv'er Miramichi, Author at Giver on the River

Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Seeking New Choir Director and Choir Members

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 28, 2019 /

Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church is seeking a new Choir Director and Choir Members. The Church is located at 89 Bartibog Church Road in Bartibog Bridge, just 15 minutes from the City of Miramichi. They welcome anyone who is interested in singing! They practice every Sunday morning at 10:00 am until the weekly Sunday Mass at 10:30 am. They also will need a new choir director in 2019 so if you know of anyone who could help us out please call the Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church Rectory at 1-506-773-4064. The present director is willing to assist to ease the transition.

2019 Île Beaubears Island Speaker Series

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 26, 2019 /

The Friends of Île Beaubears Island will once again host Miramichi historians in a Speaker Series during the month of February. Presentations will occur in the library at the Nelson Rural School, 26 Saint Patrick’s Drive, in Nelson Miramichi, at 7pm on Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the month. Admission is FREE! ** IF WEATHER CAUSES A SCHOOL CLOSURE, THE PRESENTATION THAT EVENING WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED **

George’s Pizza & Subs – New Location and Newly Designed Menu to Serve You Better!!

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 25, 2019 /

George’s Pizza & Subs is moving to a new location and also introducing a newly designed menu to serve you better!! They are moving from their present location at 33 Johnson Avenue to 41 Cunard Street (former Hollywood Hair Location) in Chatham – Miramichi East. Their hours remain unchanged and are are open 5 days a week to serve you – Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

1st Miramichi Valley High School Market of the 2019 Year – “Spring Market: Sunday, March 24th, 2019”

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 24, 2019 /

With spring about eight weeks away, are you a Crafts Person? Self Employer? Product Representative? Baker? Knitter? Crochet? Sewer? Quilter? Artisan? Etc.? The First Miramichi Valley High School Market of the 2019 Year – “Spring Market” will be taking place on Sunday, March 24th, 2019, from 12:00 PM noon to 4:00 PM at the Miramichi Valley High School, located at 345 McKenna Avenue, in Newcastle. Table Rentals are $20.00 each, or bring your own for $10.00 a space (limited number available). For more information, or to book a spot, contact Sandra Raymond Bruce or Gregg Bruce at 1-506-773-0914.

The CAST SAS Program and the Experimental River

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 23, 2019 /

Many people interested in Miramichi Atlantic salmon have heard of “CAST” or Collaboration for Atlantic Salmon Tomorrow, but most people are probably still not aware of exactly what CAST is doing to help Miramichi salmon not only survive, but hopefully to once again thrive. As background the CAST program was conceived by bringing together a diverse group of representatives from government, higher education, industry, conservation organizations, and private business. These partners include the University of New Brunswick, The Miramichi Salmon Association, The Canadian Rivers Institute, J. D. Irving, and Cooke Aquaculture.

Rotary Club of Chatham presents “Miramichi’s Biggest Saint Patrick’s Day Bash” -“Raglan Road 4.0”

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 22, 2019 /

On Saturday, March 16th, 2019, come out from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am to the Miramichi Civic Centre, 487 King George Highway in Newcastle as the Rotary Club of Chatham presents “Miramichi’s Biggest Saint Patrick’s Day Bash” – “Raglan Road 4.0”. The doors will open at 8:00 pm and will close at 11:30 pm. Tickets are $20.00 and sold in advance at the N & J Convenience, 447 King George Highway, in Newcastle and at the Family Convenience Ltd., 231 Wellington Street, in Chatham. The proceeds of this event will go towards the Sistema Miramichi Program.

Donor Appreciation Day / Family Literacy Day

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 21, 2019 /

Family Literacy Day is Sunday, January 27th, 2019, but on Saturday, January 26th, 2019, come out to the ARM Book Nook and Boutique, located above Autism Resources Miramichi Inc. at 1 Allan Street in Douglastown (former T & R Sports). Together, the ARM Book Nook and Boutique and in partnership with the Miramichi Literacy Council will be having a Donor Appreciation Day and Family Literacy Day from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

New Hope Miramichi March Family Breakfast and Bake Sale Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 18, 2019 /

On Saturday, March 23rd, 2019, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, join New Hope Miramichi for their March Family Breakfast and Bake Sale Fundraiser. It will be taking place at the Miramichi Valley Bible Camp and Conference Centre, located at 104 Enclosure Park Road, in Derby Junction, New Brunswick.

The Salt Spring National Art Prize Calls to Artists Across the Nation

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 17, 2019 /

Submissions are now open for the prestigious 2019/2020 Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP). Salt Spring, a small Canadian island known for its large artistic community, created this exciting national art competition in 2015 to celebrate and promote the importance of art in Canada. As one of the largest national art prizes in Canada, the third biennial event offers $40,000 in prize money and significant national exposure to artists.

2019 Annual White Gold Dinner and Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 16, 2019 /

A yearly tradition in-conjunction and sponsored the 62nd Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival, the 2019 Annual White Gold Dinner and Concert will be taking place at the Miramichi Beaverbrook Kinsmen Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard on Sunday, February 10th, 2019. Supper is at 5pm with your choice of Stuffed Chicken Breast or Roast Beef. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are also available! Be sure to indicate when contacting for reserving your ticket to Susan Butler at 1-506-622-1780 or by email . Sign the back of your ticket as their will be door prizes! Tickets are $35.00 and by reservation only.

Highland Society of the Miramichi’s Annual Robbie Burns Night

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 15, 2019 /

On Friday, January 25th, 2019, come out to the Highland Society of the Miramichi’s Annual Robbie Burns Night! The event will be taking place at the Miramichi Curling Club, located at 21 Cove Road. Admission is $10.00 a person, and for the evening you can enjoy Curling, Cards {Auction 45’s – 8 Hand}, Chowder, Chili and Music by Jimmy Lawlor! There will be prizes and a trophy presentation to be awarded as well!

Brad Burns – Miramichi Salmon Blog Update

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 11, 2019 /

Even though this is a slow time of the year for salmon news, Brad Burns has been maintaining his Miramichi Salmon Blog with interesting bits and pieces of information. Check it out for photographs of river ice, beaver pelts, wildlife sightings, and more.

Rotary Club of Newcastle Donates to the Miramichi Minor Football Association

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 10, 2019 /

The Rotary Club of Newcastle is proud to announce that our committee has provided the Miramichi Minor Football Association with a donation of $1000 that went towards the purchase of 4 new helmets. The helmets on display in the picture have the new logo which is the head of a MINOTAUR. A minotaur is a beast from Greek mythology that is half human and half beast. The beast portion resembles the head of a bull. Each helmet shown in the picture represents the portion of funds donated by Rotary and now have a Rotary logo attached to the back of each helmet.