Community & Fundraising
May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to our country. To celebrate, the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick invites you to an evening of theatre at the Vogue Theatre, Miramichi on Friday May 27, at 7 pm for My Name is Dakhel Faraj,…
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The Miramichi Striper Cup happens this weekend, May 27-29, 2016. The City of Miramichi and Mr. Jeff Wilson recently announced that thanks to the generous sponsorship of two Miramichi companies, the Miramichi Striper Cup will be increasing the prizes for the Individual (Shoreline) Division and are able to offer cash prizes for the Youth (Shoreline/ under 16 years of age) division.
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Nimbus Publishing has produced two excellent titles dealing with issues that have been in the national headlines for some time now: Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Residential School system which attempted to erase the Mi’kmaw culture from young children.
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Dr Scott MacFarlane VM has been keeping bees for a couple of years and is in the process of growing his apiary at My Lil’ Bee Honey Farm in Napan. He sent these photos in March to announce the “Flow Hive” has arrived on the Miramichi and he’s happy to see his bees slowly coming…
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Help Hospice Miramichi Raise the Roof! Hospice Miramichi is starting a capital project this spring. The home of our future Residential Hospice at 14 Howard Street needs a new roof! This building will be a 10 bed community based palliative care facility that will become home to those individuals in Miramichi and surrounding areas that are…
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The Escuminac, Baie Ste. Anne, Hardwicke & Area (EBH) Garden Club will be hosting their annual EBH Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday June 4th, 2016 from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to the EBH Garden Club Plant Sale. The event will take place rain or shine inside the Father T.A. MacDonald…
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The Spring Clean Up for the village of Blackville will be held on Thursday, June 2. This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, etc.
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The Rock ‘n Roll Festival is offering a great promotion on their Chase the King fundraiser for all of you Rock ‘n Roll lovers! During the month of May, pay online to play Chase the King for the next six months or one year and you will receive your weekend pass for the 2016 Rock ‘n Roll Festival for FREE! That’s a $65 value!
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Do you know a women who wants to ride but doesn’t know how? JH Stewart’s Garage Party is for her! This event is made for non-experienced riders, women ONLY! You will experience four different stations with various topics about riding. Topics covered will include everything from the basics like how to lift a bike from the kick stand,…
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Premier Brian Gallant, who is also minister responsible for Women’s Equality, reminds New Brunswickers that May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the province. “Our government has clearly stated its intolerance of sexual violence,” said Gallant. “It is our duty as a government and as a society to educate the public about this problem and […]
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Central NB Woodmen’s Museum 2016 Tribute Fundraising Dinner in honour of the “Griff-Inns” and the Griffin Family, will be held Saturday June 11 at the museum. Reception, silent auction, Salmon & Fiddlehead Dinner and guest speaker. Tickets are $75 each.
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Aftershock, a 2015 book published by Nimbus is an essential read for those interested in the Halifax Explosion of December 6th, 1917. It was on this date that one of the biggest explosions up to that time in North America occurred in Halifax harbour killing thousands and leaving many more injured and scarred for life
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Nominations for the Minister’s Excellence in Teaching Awards in the anglophone and francophone sectors are now open for the 2015-16 school year.
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