Community & Fundraising
The Point Church presents the 31st Annual Living Christmas Tree “Unspeakable Joy”, under the direction of Candace Curtis, for five performances from Wednesday December 2nd through Sunday December 6th at 7 pm at their Newcastle site, 582 King George Highway. Tickets are sold out for all performances. If you wish to be placed on a waiting…
Read MoreCongratulations to Diane Cortes – Ticket number #600. Diane won $42.40 for this week’s Chase the King draw in support of the Rock ‘n Roll Festival. She cut the 5 of Hearts so The King of Spades remains in the deck and the jackpot of $339.00 will be added to next week draw! Get your toonies in by 4 pm on Tuesday.
Read MoreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And we want to hear from you! Send us your holiday memories, short stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems, series of photographs or other artwork, short films or audio recordings, or favourite Christmas recipes and crafty projects! Or submit your favourite family Christmas traditions! What does your family like…
Read MoreBlackville Home and School will host their 13th annual Christmas Home Tours, Homes for the Holidays on Saturday, November 28th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Refreshments to follow at the school cafeteria.
Read MoreCome face to face with the Christ of Christmas and discover the real meaning of the Christmas story. An exciting adventure in Bible discovery, not only as you learn facts that may be unfamiliar and may challenge some assumptions, but also grow together in understanding why Jesus came.
Read MoreIf you want the secret to true love, ask Mr. Mistletoe. He’s the real-live cupid who will divulge exactly how to attract your Christmas crush – and just in time for the holidays. This latest production from Feast Dinner Theatres brings audiences to an exclusive announcement by an inventor who claims to have unlocked the perennial…
Read MoreSt. Raphael’s Parish in Blackville is hosting a church fundraiser in the form of a Memory Tree. A Christmas tree has been placed on the altar in memory of loved ones. Christmas bulbs to light the tree are available for purchase for $5 before and after Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses, at the entrance of the church.
Read MoreCongratulations to Ray Taylor (#127) who won $39.20 in last week’s Chase the King draw in support of the Rock ‘n Roll Festival. He cut the Ace of Diamonds so The King of spades remains in the deck and the jackpot of $275.40 will be added to this week’s draw! Get your toonies in by 4 pm on Tuesday.
Read MoreVoice of Hope Ministries will be hosting a Gospel Evening fundraising benefit for Silas Jardine of Blackville on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30pm. Fellowship to follow. Free will offering.
Read MoreWith tonight being the night they return to the stage, the cast and crew of Courage in the Storm: A Tale of William Davidson are getting excited. The play, well received when it was first staged in April, will be reprised for one night only at the Vogue Theatre (50 Cunard Street) tonight, November 20th, at 7…
Read MoreFor those wanting to get a touch of the festive season early they only have to drop by Hospice Miramichi this weekend for the first Annual “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Tree Silent Auction and Home Tour! The event kicked off last night and will run through the weekend. Rooms and halls in the building have been…
Read MoreNancy Mullin was born in Nelson and after being gone for 38 years, she and her husband both love living on the Miramichi and being close to family. After retiring they moved to Quarryville where she enjoys taking photos of wildlife. Last year she started birding and joined Birding New Brunswick (online) which led to…
Read MoreFall Late in August, you feel the chill, Summer has somewhat lost its thrill, In September, the trees take on a hue, And once again Fall sneaks up on you. With a splash of colour here and there, We see God’s handiwork everywhere! It seems He has taken His paint brush down, Just to brighten…
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