General Interest
By James M. Fisher At a recent Words on Water event at the Newcastle Public Library, a series of engraved wood plaques crafted by local artist Gloria Savoie was unveiled. They are to mark the “indoor” portion of the Miramichi Literary Trail. In attendance were the authors Sandra Bunting, Chuck Bowie, Doug Underhill, and Wayne…
Meet like-minded people, learn a new skill, make new friends! Edie Szabo Oil Painting Art Classes – Monthly oil painting classes are held at the Saint James and Saint John United Church Centre in Newcastle, 556 King George Hwy from 9am to 3pm. For $65 you take home a completed 16 x 20 painting. All…
The Newcastle Rotary Club’s 7th Annual Bags and Bubbles Purse Auction and Fashion Show will be taking place on Friday, November 1st, 2019, beginning at 7 pm at the Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Association, 24 Church Street, Miramichi. The proceeds of this event will be going towards the Hospice Miramichi’s Companion Beds. Donations of purses and…
The Miramichi Trauma Resource Centre is partnering with James M Hill Memorial High School this year for a fashion show and affordable dress sale – Cinderella’s Closet- Fashion Show and Dress Sale on Friday, November 8th, 2019 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the theatre of James M. Hill Memorial High School, 128 Henderson…
Have you been hearing for years that there were ghosts in the Old Manse, and that they are still there at Beaverbrook House? Come along on one of our haunted tours, and you may meet a few at the Historic Beaverbrook House, 518 King George Highway, Miramichi (Newcastle). Friday, October 18th, 2019 – 7pm to…
By: Johannes Bosma “D-Day Remembered” is the theme of this years Remembrance Dinner Theatre and Song organized by Susan Butler and the Miramichi Folksong Festival, and co-hosted by her and John Bosma on Sunday, November 10 at the Miramichi Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard. At 5pm, Susan will serve another one of her culinary…
It’s that time of the year again when we’re wondering where the summer went! Our 2019 -2020 Boiestown Doaktown Minor Hockey season is just about to explode into another exciting season, and we hope everyone is as excited about this as we are! Anyone interested in getting more information on registering a player for a…
Congratulations to Laura Lea Comeau of Derby, who was a finalist in this years Canada’s Backyard Garden Contest. One winner and four finalists were chosen from across Canada from hundreds of entrants. Laura won a $250 Home Hardware Gift Card. The garden wraps around her turn of the century home and features little hidden paths,…
The World Mental Health Day – 6th Annual Awareness Day Walk will be taking place on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 18 McCurdy Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick (Chatham). Meet at 11:45 am for the walk and the walk starts at 12:00 pm noon. Following the walk, at the Royal…
Looking for something to do for yourself, a friend, or a family member? Why not consider coming out to one of the many great Nutrition Events happening this month (October) at the Douglastown Sobeys, located at 2485 King George Highway. These events are a world of healthy ideas for you! Be sure to contact 1-506-778-2404…
The Tabusintac Old Home Week will be taking place from August 1st to 8th, 2020 in Tabusintac, New Brunswick and they are seeking volunteers to help with their quinquennial event! If there is a specific event you’d like to help with, please comment on the post on the Tabusintac Old Home Week’s Facebook group at:…
Lobban Dentistry Celebrates 40 Years Of Service The Historic Chatham Business District (HCBD) recently awarded a plaque for 40 successful years of business to Dr. Donald Lobban, who opened his dental practice in 1979 on Historic Water Street in Chatham and continues to practice today in that same location. Don has spent the majority of…
The Newcastle Public Library located at 100 Fountain Head Lane, Newcastle – Miramichi West is back in full swing with a wide variety of fall programs for all ages and you don’t want to miss out on! The library is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am…