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On Wednesday evening, February 6th, 2019, during one of their meetings, the Newcastle Lion’s Club recognized members with awards and pins for contribution of years of service to their club.Among those present were Zone Chairman, John Colborne, a member of the Douglastown Lion’s Club.
Since the charter of the club in 1943, members of the Rotary Club of Newcastle have dedicated time and effort to fundraising and volunteer activities in support of community projects and international endeavors – this past year was no exception!
Pauline Young of Pauline Young Art is pleased to announce her new Art Exhibition – “I Am Mik’maq” (Ni’n na Mi’gmaw)” It will be beginning Friday, March 22nd, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Galerie Artcadeienne at the Carrefour Communitaire Beausoleil, 300 Beaverbrook Road, in Miramichi West (Newcastle). The exhibit will run daily from Friday, March 22nd, 2019 to Tuesday, April 30th, 2019.
Soup’s On is a Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) project that offers Free Meals and community spirit throughout the greater Blackville area. Various organisations and churches in the area take part by hosting a free community luncheon.
Miramichi will host more than 300 athletes and coaches from NB and PEI for the 2019 Special Olympics NB Winter Games, February 21st to 24th, 2019. Check out this article for the Sporting Schedules!
The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club has teamed up with local libraries to offer everyone with a New Brunswick library card the opportunity to check out a day pass for the club’s ski and snowshoe trails.
The 62nd Miramichi Folksong Festival and the Highland Society at Miramichi are hosting the Annual Tartan Day Dinner/Concert, Sunday April 7th, 5pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre,. Tickets are $35.00 each by reservation only,
The Rotary Club of Newcastle is now accepting vendors for the Annual Rotary Ribest on the Miramichi. If you are a small business selling crafts, food, wood working, jewelry, clothing, accessories and everything in between – then this is the event for you! Respond today – They would love to hear from you! Questions or request a vendor agreement, please contact Valerie Comeau of the Rotary Club of Newcastle at: .
The Rotary Club of Newcastle was pleased to present the Miramichi Curling Club with $5400 to enable the purchase of one complete set of “little rocks” for their children’s program. These special curling stones are designed to be 20 pounds instead of the normal 40, despite being the same physical size as the adult version. The youth program at the club has increased dramatically to 35 participants in recent years, with local teams coming away with both first and second place at last year’s provincials.
The Historic Chatham Business District reveled its welcome banners for the New Brunswick Special Olympics Winter Games athletes. The banners were positively received by the membership of the Historic Chatham Business District in attendance at the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, February 11th, 2019. The New Brunswick Special Olympics Winter Games will be hosted in Miramichi – February 21st to 24th, 2019.
The variety show begins at 7:00 pm on Sunday evening, February 17th,, at the Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, located at 214 Pleasant Street, in Newcastle (Miramichi West). Admission is a Free-Will Offering, with a lunch to follow afterwards. This evening is full of: Music and Song, Jokes, Poetry, Fashion Show and Some Surprise Special Guests!!
The Barryville Golden Age Club Dart League will be hosting a Fundraising Blind Draw Mixed Darts Tournament on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at the Barryville Golden Age Club, 1850 Route 11 Highway, Barryville, New Brunswick. The Registration will be from 10:30 am to 11:45 am and the Tournament Starts: at 12:00 pm noon. Admission is $15.00 per player.
The Winter 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 articles on Raising Chickens for Beginners, Mary’s Tips and Tricks for your Hair, A Recipe for Greek Butter Cookies and so much more! Get the full scoop at the link below!