Community & Fundraising
by Anthony McLean On Friday evening November 25th 2016, I visited the 2nd Annual “Home for the Holidays” event at Hospice Miramichi. It was a wonderful experience taking a tour through their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham. It was decorated beautifully for the holiday season. There are several apartment sized pre-lit…
Saint Thomas United Church in Doaktown will once again be hosting dinner on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25th) beginning with refreshments at 12:30 pm followed by a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at 1 pm. Anyone in Doaktown or the surrounding area who expects to be alone at Christmas will find a warm welcome…
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre’s (GBRC) Food bank is accepting donations as a part of its annual Turkey Drive. A donation of $25 will provide a turkey and all the trimmings (vegetables, cranberries and stuffing) for a family in our local community. Donations can be dropped off at the GBRC during operating hours on Wednesday and…
By Alexandra Dottin When asked to complete an article for Giv’er Magazine there was no hesitation—“Yes!” flew out of my mouth without consideration of what would actually be written. After two months of contemplation pen was finally put to paper. Existential adj – 1. of or relating to existence, esp. human existence. 2. of or…
With some snowflakes in the air today it’s beginning to feel like Christmas on the Mighty Miramichi! This holiday season we’re looking for your Christmas themed submissions! So send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, photographs, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or tell us about your favourite family Christmas traditions!…
Hospice Miramichi is hosting their second annual “Home for the Holidays” fundraising event this weekend from November 24th to the 27th and they wish to invite the public to experience their historically significant building, located at 14 Howard Street in Chatham, as they decorate for the holiday season. The one time ticket purchase ($10 for…
The New Life United Pentecostal Church in Blackville will host their annual Ladies Banquet, “A Heart-warming Christmas”, on Thursday, December 1st at 6 pm. A turkey dinner will be served. Cost is $12 per person and can be paid at the door. There will be a gift exchange as well for those who would like…
By Anthony McLean Imagine having to flee your country due to unforeseen circumstances and not knowing what lies ahead for your future. That is what happened to one Syrian Refugee family who have been relocated to Miramichi, sponsored by the United Church of Canada (UCC) Miramichi Presbytery Syrian Initiative. Marwan and Waffa, along with their…
Do you know a Miramicher who knows how to Giv’er? We are now accepting nominations for a new regular feature profiling people from the region who Giv’er in everything they do! From volunteer work to being successful business owners, the very best employees, parents, role models and more. If you know someone who constantly goes…
Saint Samuel’s Roman Catholic Church in Douglastown is taking orders for its Christmas Wreath Fundraiser! For only $20 each (pre-payment required) choose your Balsam Fir Wreath complete with Wire Ribbon Bow until Sunday November 20th, 2016. The finish wreath size is 24 inches. Select your own beautiful, handmade wire ribbon bow on pick-up day! Wreaths…
Kim Harris Photography invites your family to celebrate a new beginning to a wonderful Miramichi tradition at 1:30 pm on Sunday November 20th at Tyra’s Infinity Centre (former Douglastown Community Centre) when we “Wake Up Santa” for another holiday season! Doors open at 1 pm and Santa will be woken up at 1:30 pm. Cookies and…
Miramichiers went to the polls Monday October 14th to fill the mayor and one councillor position in city hall. Congratulations to Adam Lordon on being elected mayor and Ryan Somers on being chosen councillor! Below is the Thank You Message Adam Lordon posted on Facebook: Thank You!! Merci! What a night!! Tonight, I am humbled…
First off after a very busy summer schedule I have to say its been a bit of time since my last post. I am glad to get back and update you all! As everyone is aware I am back on council and would like to thank the city for all the tremendous support I received…