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Pottersfield Press is pleased to announce that Through Sunlight and Shadows, by the late Raymond Fraser, a Miramichi born writer has won the New Brunswick Book Award for fiction. Through Sunlight and Shadows is an autobiographical novel about a young boy set in the small New Brunswick town of Bannonbridge in the 1940s and 1950s. The New Brunswick Book Awards are awarded annually by The Fiddlehead and the Writer’s Federation of New Brunswick.
On Saturday, June 15th, 2019, from 1 pm to 3 pm, come out to the Newcastle Public Library for a Miramichi Book Launch: The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition), by authors Tracy Glynn and David Palmer. The book will be available for sale on that day courtesy of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick. This event is free and open to the public. Presented by the Newcastle Public Library and Goose Lane Editions.
Come one and all out to a “Celebration of Life” – 60th Anniversary of the Escuminac Disaster – June 15th and 16th, 2019 in Escuminac and the surrounding areas.
On May 20th Jessica Lange started her journey of running 26 marathons in 26 days from Quebec City to Halifax and from Paris to Chartres in France, where her younger brother lives with schizophrenia. Her goal is to raise money and awareness to support mental illnesses. She will be running into Miramichi this weekend and staying with Lill Jenkins for a short rest before continuing her run.
The Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre is now open for the 2019 season. Come out and see what the centre has to offer this season from Guided Tours Through Time, Voyageur Canoe Rides, a Picnic, Graveyard Tours, Campfire Night and so much more!
The 5th Annual River Run 4 Vets in Doaktown. Starts with a sail (canoe) down the beautiful Miramichi at 11 am from the McNamee Footbridge to Doaktown on Saturday, June 29,2019. (July long weekend). It ends with entertainment and a BBQ steak or chicken dinner at Branch #23 Doaktown Legion. Full package for the event is $30 which includes a River Run t-shirt, dinner plus many other goodies. Or you can just attend the dinner for $15.
Brad Burns of Brad Burns Fishing shares with Giv’er On The River a Miramichi Late May Report of Fly Fishing. Check out the article to read more!
On Saturday, June 1st, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., come out to the Burnt Church – New Jersey Seniors Hall, located at 419 Burnt Church Road for the Historical Society of Church River Spring Market.
Miramichi Hope Café serves free meals to the community every Friday from 12 pm noon to 1 pm, year-round, at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall in Miramichi. They now serve between 40 to 55 meals each week, and also serve meals on special occasions. As well, “free for the taking” items table are available during the meals. Donations to the Miramichi Hope Café are most welcome. Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall is located at 214 Pleasant Street. Parking is available at the rear of the hall.
“Another Day By The River With Friends” – “Spring Into Selfulness” will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at the Riverside Entertainment Centre Inc., from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Care and Share Miramichi, invite all the women of the Miramichi to attend.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3 Chatham recently had one of their volunteers’ named Legionnaire of the Year for the District of Northumberland- Kent. Cathy Delong was pleasantly surprised when her name was announced as the recipient of this years award. Comrade Delong has dedicated many hours to the Chatham Branch 3 Legion through her volunteerism with the Legion Bingo, 50/draw which are weekly events, setting up the tables for functions, a Greeter for events hosted by the Legion, assisting in the Kitchen and any other tasking that my required by the branch.
On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019, from 1 pm to 5 pm, come out to the Blackville High School, located at 12 MacLaggan Drive, in Blackville to the BHS (Blackville High School) Ice Centre Markerfaire, Market and MakerSpace Opening. The BHS ICE Centre allows students to become innovators and young entrepreneurs. During the Grand Opening they will have coffee/tea with snacks provided by our Culinary Technology Students.As well, they will be doing some prize draws from our supporters!
The Saint Andrew’s United Church Annual Summer Community Kitchen Gospel Concert Fundraiser will be taking place at Saint Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington Street, Chatham on Sunday evening, June 2nd, 2019 at 7 pm. Hosted by Susan Butler, C.M., O.N.B., L.L.D., and sponsored by the 62nd Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc. Admission is a freewill offering and a reception will follow in the Saint Luke’s Hall (Saint Andrew’s United Church Basement).