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The Rotary Club of Newcastle is gearing up for their annual RibFest, the weekend of May 24-26, 2019. This weekend event will take place in the downtown parking area in front of the library off Ledden Street. Running concurrently will be the city sponsored “Striper Cup” fishing competition, so the waterfront will be turned into a beehive of activity.
The so-called “Beaubears Island Players” have really done it this time. The informal community theatre troupe, assembled by the Friends of Beaubears Island, has, since 2014, brought history to life on the stage, but they’ve never done anything quite like this. In their pursuit to help raise funds to extend the employment of area students interpreting the past on Beaubears Island, they plan to present not one, but five stories, in one fun-filled performance. Tall and True is a five-part theatrical production charting the course of 6 Beaubears Island vessels, and what became of them after leaving Miramichi. The performance will hit the stage at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre from April 26-28, starting at 7pm.
Anglophone North School District has challenged all schools to become champions of Change and Reconciliation, thus incorporating an indigenous perspective in the District. The first 150 challenge was celebrating Canada’s first 150 years. Now we are embarking into the next 150 challenge, to make it even better. Read how Gretna Green School is promoting acts of reconciliation by infusing Mi’kmaq culture into our library, classrooms and teaching practices.
The North and South Esk Regional High School (NSER) Alumni will be hosting their 6th Annual Fashion Show at the NSER Cafeteria, located at 40 Northwest Road in Sunny Corner, New Brunswick on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 beginning at 7 PM.
The Spring Issue of Giv’er is in the mail this week and is available to pick-up at locations around the region, and also online in a flip-through version you can send to friends and family living away. In this issue you’ll find upcoming events, fundraisers, local photos, positive articles, and more!
Knights of Columbus # 8381 – Father Michael Eagan Council Nelson Miramichi announces that there was a winner for the first “Find the Jack of Diamonds'” jackpot draw with a value of $325.00. Congratulations to Sheila McDonnell Carroll!! This draw takes place every Sunday evening at their regular card party event, which starts at 7pm.
Whether you’re part of a group or organization, organize a festival, are preserving our history, or an individual who loves Miramichi – we welcome your submission! Last week to submit – send by Friday, April 5th.
On Saturday evening, April 6th, 2019, beginning at 7 pm, come out the Théâtre Gilles Laplante at the Carrefour Communitaire Beausoleil, located in the former Town of Newcastle (Miramichi West), at 300 Beaverbrook Road for a Gospel Concert. The proceeds from this Gospel Concert will be going towards a very worthy cause to be announced that evening!
CM Productions is proud to present Neil Simon’s classic comedy California Suite at the Vogue Theatre this April.
The play features four scenes whose action takes place in rooms 203 and 204 in the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Sometimes poignant and often hilarious, this is an event not to miss.
Featuring: Grace Steeves, Raean Reynolds, Lauren McCabe, Samantha Lobban, Emily L’Huillier, Thomas Hare, Tristan Eisnor, Herschell Berggren and Franky Corcoran.
Show dates are: Thursday, April 11th, Friday, April 12th, Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th, 2019 all at 7 PM.
On Monday, April 15th, 2019, beginning at 1 pm, Seniors 55+ are invited to come out to the Lindon Recreation Centre, 485 King George Highway (Newcastle Farmer’s Market Building) in the former Town of Newcastle – Miramichi West. It will be home to the Greater Miramichi Senior’s Auction 45’s Championships!
The admission is $5.00 a person (55+ and over) and no partner is required.
On Monday, April 15th, 2019, beginning at 7 pm, come out to the Tabusintac Community Centre, located in the Tabusintac Community School, at 66 Hierlihy Road, Tabusintac for the Tabusintac Old Home Week General Meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, and just a note, for all you excited people – Old Home Week 2020 is not “official” until a discussion and a formal motion is made at this very first meeting and they are in need of volunteers greatly to make this event successful!!
As most of you know the Miramichi SPCA located at 128 Dan Cripps Street in the Miramichi Industrial Park (Miramichi East – Chatham Side) we will soon be undergoing renovations. This will be a lengthy process and will be challenging to keep the shelter in operation throughout.
They are going to be seeking foster homes for the duration of the renovations (could be up to 3 months). They will be needing all types of foster homes (some with kids, some without, some who have lots of time, others who don’t require as much time, some who have other animals, others without).
The campaign to win this year’s Kraft Hockeyville is in full swing! The bid for Kraft Hockeyville was submitted in memorial of Thomas Dunn, a 14 year old hockey player whose life was taken in an accident this past year.The outpouring of community spirit and support from all across Canada is both overwhelming and inspiring. VOTE ON MARCH 29 & 30!