Community & Fundraising

Miramichi Cares for Haiti

By Giver Miramichi / February 24, 2010 / Comments Off on Miramichi Cares for Haiti

Please come out and enjoy 12 hours of wonderful music starting with the Miramichi youth at 12noon. Food will be available on site. Our very own Dr. Tiffany Keenan is in Haiti helping with the relief effort. Lets all show our support! Donations of sandwiches and sweets are welcome. This event is being completely supported…

Celebrate Upper Miramichi And Doaktown—–“Two Schools One Spirit 2010”

By Giver Miramichi / February 4, 2010 / Comments Off on Celebrate Upper Miramichi And Doaktown—–“Two Schools One Spirit 2010”

Friday, August 27, 2010 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The Upper Miramichi Regional High School in Boiestown will be closing its doors at the end of June 2010. The Doaktown Primary School will also be shutting down in late fall/early winter. As of September 2010, Doaktown Consolidated High will…

Miramichi Cares for Haiti

By Giver Miramichi / January 22, 2010 / Comments Off on Miramichi Cares for Haiti

Miramichi Cares For Haiti A 12 hour Musical Marathon Saturday, February 27th, 12 noon to midnight Beaverbrook Kin Centre All proceeds to ORA International (Orphans & Refugees Aid, & Haiti feeding program) Musical Program Coordinated by Susan Butler and featuring music of all ages. Volunteers needed, sandwiches, sweets etc. Call Brenda Burns at Dr. Hudson’s…

Fall Workshops on Photography and Editing

By Giver Miramichi / August 16, 2009 / Comments Off on Fall Workshops on Photography and Editing

The Moncton Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada will host two skills-building workshops this fall on photography and editing. Renowned British Columbia photographer John Watson will present the first workshop on October 3 at the Moncton Public Library, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Take Photos that Sell” is a full-day session that…

Final Day Schedule for Come Home to The River – McNamee

By Giver Miramichi / August 15, 2009 / Comments Off on Final Day Schedule for Come Home to The River – McNamee

Priceville Footbridge photo by James E. Stewart courtesy of the McNamee on the Mighty Miramichi Facebook group. Sunday August 16th, 2009 8 – 11:30 am: Breakfast – Boiestown Lions ClubPrepared by the Lions Club 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Golf Tournament – Open to registered guests of “Come Home to the River – McNamee 2009”…

Schedule Today at Come Home to the River – McNamee

By Giver Miramichi / August 14, 2009 / Comments Off on Schedule Today at Come Home to the River – McNamee

**Calendar pictured right is sold out. Saturday August 15th, 2009 7-9 am: Community Breakfast at McNamee Recreation CentrePrepared by McNamee Pentecostal Assembly SOLD OUT 8:30 – 11:30 am: Country Market & Ball Games – McNamee Recreation Centre 12 noon – 1 pm: Lunch at Ludlow Recreation CentrePrepared by Ludlow Recreation Council 12 noon – 3…

Half-Snapped at O’Donaghue’s Tonight

By Giver Miramichi / August 14, 2009 / Comments Off on Half-Snapped at O’Donaghue’s Tonight

Wade Hallihan and Kyle Richardson are Half-Snapped!Join them tonight at O’Donaghue’s Pub in downtown Chatham for the very best of a good time!10pm – 2amwww.odonaghuespub.com

Come Home to the River – McNamee Schedule for Today

By Giver Miramichi / August 13, 2009 / Comments Off on Come Home to the River – McNamee Schedule for Today

Friday August 14, 2009 10am – 7pm: Registration 12 noon – 1pm: Lunch at the McNamee Recreation Centre with Sandwiches, Sweets, DrinksPrepared by St. James Anglican Church 2pm: Softball Games at McNamee Recreation CentreAfternoon Tea & Homemade Dessert at the Wilson Family HomesteadBrowse Handcrafted commemorative items by Ethel Wilson at the Wilson Family Homestead located…

Carla Gunn at Words on Water

By Giver Miramichi / August 13, 2009 / Comments Off on Carla Gunn at Words on Water

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pmLocation: Saltwater Sounds, 1738 Water Street Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.773.8010Email: This month the Words on Water series is happy to have Carla Gunn with us to read from her acclaimed debut novel, Amphibian. Along with writing, Carla Gunn works as an occupational consultant and teaches psychology. Her writing…

Victorian Tea Party This Weekend

By Giver Miramichi / August 12, 2009 / Comments Off on Victorian Tea Party This Weekend

Darlene’s Tea House and Family Restaurant Annual Victorian Tea Party Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pmLocation: Darlene’s Tea House Barnettville Road Blackville, NBPhone: 506.843.7979Email: Join us for our 5th Annual Victorian Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon in the garden with a Hot & Cold Buffet of Italian & Canadian Cuisine and delectable…

Come Home to the River – McNamee Happening This Weekend

By Giver Miramichi / August 12, 2009 / Comments Off on Come Home to the River – McNamee Happening This Weekend

Front book cover pictured right of limited edition (250 print run) Come Home to the River coffee table book. These soft covered (in colour) books feature 200 pages of photographs and short stories including 60 pages of colour pictures and 140 pages of black and white photos. The book measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches…

Warren Barfield Tomorrow Night at the Rodd-Miramichi

By Giver Miramichi / August 11, 2009 / Comments Off on Warren Barfield Tomorrow Night at the Rodd-Miramichi

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pmLocation: Rodd Miramichi 1809 Water St. Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.843.2208www.thelighthouseevents.com Tickets are $10 and can be acquired through Genesis Spa and Salon or by calling/emailing LIFE Radio and thelighthouseevents.com for more details. A bit of history on Warren: Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Barfield’s music is often classified as…

Calling All Miramichi Writers!

By Giver Miramichi / August 10, 2009 / Comments Off on Calling All Miramichi Writers!

For those who are interested in the Writers in the Schools (WiSP) program, the registration deadline is fast approaching. Ginny Hill, the WiSP administrator, would like confirmations of participation by August 25. There have been changes this year, including the honorarium being increased to $250 per school visit, but also the requirement of a police…