Community & Fundraising

Living Christmas Tree This Week

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 30, 2015 /

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…

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Chase The King Week 6 Winner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 28, 2015 /

Congratulations 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.

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Christmas Submissions Wanted!

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 27, 2015 /

It’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…

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Blackville’s 13th Annual Christmas Home Tours this Weekend

By Les McLaughlin / November 26, 2015 /

Blackville 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.

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Christmas Bible Discovery Series in Blackville

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 25, 2015 /

Come 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.

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Mr. Mistletoe Shares the Love

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 24, 2015 /

If 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…

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St. Raphael’s Memory Tree Parish Fundraiser in Blackville

By Les McLaughlin / November 23, 2015 /

St. 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.

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Chase The King Week 5 Winner

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 23, 2015 /

Congratulations 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.

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Fundraising Gospel Evening for Silas Jardine

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 21, 2015 /

Voice 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.

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Courage in the Storm: A Tale of William Davidson Tonight at the Vogue

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 20, 2015 /

With 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…

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Home for the Holidays at Hospice Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 20, 2015 /

For 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…

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Nancy Mullin’s Favourite Photos from the Summer

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2015 /

Nancy 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…

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Fall – A Poem by Lura Somers

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 18, 2015 /

Fall 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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