Page 5 - Giv'er Miramichi magazine - Summer 2017

June 19th 1959. The Escuminac disaster is one of the worst
fishing disasters in Canadian history. Held at the Myers
Church, survivors will be in attendance for question and
answer period, after the showing.

July 22-23: Upper Miramichi - Summer Fun Days in the
Community Park July 23: Woodmen's Museum Car Show 'n
Shine

June 27: Miramichi Multicultural Day Aug.5: Amazing Race Miramichi, Middle
For information call 773-5272 Island Irish Historical Park, Tel 506-773-

7505
June 29 to July 3: Canada 150
Celebrations in the Village of Doaktown Aug.5: Burnt Church Arts Festival and
Four days of concerts, canoe runs, games, Barbeque
family picnics, a huge parade and The community of Burnt Church/New Jersey
fireworks! in association with the Historical Society of
Church River, Words on Water and the Burnt Church Seniors
June 30: Fireworks in the Park in Blackville (at dusk) kick is celebrating local heritage with a display of art, crafts, and
off a weekend of Canada Day activities including a parade readings in an old barn on the banks of the church river, 9
on Saturday, children's activities, food and entertainment. Morrison Road, New Jersey. There will also be an exhibition
www.villageofblackville.com of historical artefacts. From 2 pm to 5 pm. There will be
paintings, woodwork, fabric art by local artists and crafts
July 8: Escuminac Wharf Dance "by Echo". $10 per persons. Readings of stories and poetry will by hosted by the
person. Miramichi based literary group, Words on Water. The area

will be showcased in a series of short films competing for a
July 8: "Put Me In Coach" Ladies Night, at the Chatham prize of best film. Always popular is the annual seniors
Head Recreation & Community Centre Inc., 181 McFarlane sponsored barbeque featuring hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers
Avenue, Miramichi - Chatham Head, on Saturday, at 6pm. and soft drinks at the Seniors Hall (the old school) at 419
506-622-1865 Burnt Church, Rd. Barbeque from 11 AM.

July 14 Hardwicke Tea & Quilt Show, 11am, 23 Theodore Aug.7: Paddle with a Pro Day Beaubears Island
Lane, Hardwicke NB. Paddle with a Pro Day at Ile Beaubear's Island Interpretive
Centre will begin at 10am. For more information, Visit
July 15: 2017 Parks Canada Day, Ile Beaubear's Island www.beaubearsisland.com Email info@beaubearsisland.ca
Interpretive Centre, 506-622-8526 Call 506-622-8526

July 19: Movie Night- Still Fishing - Beyond the Sept. 23: Atlantic Salmon Museum Hall of Fame
Escuminac Disaster 7:00 pm - 10:00pm at Myers Church, Ceremony and dinner will be held at the Doaktown Curling
193 Hardwicke Rd, Hardwicke. Still Fishing Documentary Club
about the Thirty-five fishermen who did not return home on

Headless Nun Tours run from
July 3rd until the end of August
every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday. Tickets are $10 per
person and the experience
begins at the cove parking lot
by the playground at 9pm. If
you wish to reserve your place
in advance call (506) 622-8526.

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