Month: July 2019

Barnaby River – Semiwagan Ridge Days – July 27-28

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 21, 2019 /

The 2019 Barnaby River – Semiwagan Ridge Days will be held July 27th to 28th, 2019. Every summer the community of Barnaby River comes together for this annual celebration. Everyone is welcome to come share in the hospitality! It all takes place beside The Most Pure Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in the field on the North Barnaby River Road.
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Annual Metepenagiag “Red Bank” 1st Nation PowWow – July 26th to 28th, 2019

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 20, 2019 /

The Annual Metepenagiag “Red Bank” PowWow will be taking place from July 26th to 28th, 2019 on the Pow Wow Grounds located at 2156 Micmac Road.

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Cold Plate Supper Fundraiser

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 19, 2019 /

On Sunday, July 28th, 2019, from 4 pm to 6 pm, come and bring yourself, a friend or a family member out for a delicious Cold Plate Supper – by eating it in or taking it out from and in support of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish), located at 306 Water Street in Miramichi (Chatham Head). For just $12. a person, and your meal includes: Ham, Turkey, Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Dessert. Tickets are sold in advance only and read article for more!

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Middle Island Irish Family Picnic

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 18, 2019 /

On Sunday, July 21st, 2019, come out to Middle Island Irish Historical Park for the Middle Island Irish Family Picnic. It is jammed packed with activities for all ages and bring yourself, a friend or a family member out to enjoy!

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2019 Burnt Church Midsummer Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 18, 2019 /

The Burnt Church Midsummer Festival for the 2019 Year is back again on the long New Brunswick Day weekend, Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Burnt Church WI (Women’s Institute) Community Hall, located at 326 Church River Road in Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Events include a Barbecue, sale of crafts, handmade preserves and food items, and much more! Everyone is welcome!

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Blackville Firemen’s Club Annual Splashdown

By Les McLaughlin / July 17, 2019 /

The Blackville Firemen’s Club will host their annual fundraising canoe run “Splashdown” on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 from the mouth of the Cains River to the Blackville Municipal Park. Registration and poker hands ($10 per hand and includes a burger and pop) will begin at 11 AM prior to the run at the mouth of Cains. There will be a bbq at the halfway point. Burgers and hot dogs will be available to purchase. Come on out, enjoy the river and support the Blackville Firemen’s Club.

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Retirement Celebration for Father Joseph Arnold “Arnie” Hachey

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 16, 2019 /

On Friday, July 26th, 2019, from 7 pm to 9 pm, come out to Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Parish Centre, 12 Saint Patrick’s Drive in Nelson (Miramichi) for a Retirement Celebration for Father Joseph Arnold “Arnie” Hachey. Hosted by the parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Unit – Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Nelson (Miramichi), The Most Pure Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Barnaby River and Saint Edward’s Roman Catholic Church, Chelmsford. Light snacks will be served, along with tea, coffee and juice.

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Canada’s Irish Festival on the Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 15, 2019 /

Canada’s longest running Irish festival has something for everyone! Come enjoy pubs, music, cultural activities and the hospitality of Miramichi

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Summer Reading Club in Miramichi

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 12, 2019 /

The SRC is a non-competitive reading program offered through public libraries in New Brunswick. The goals of the club are to promote a love of books and reading and to encourage children to visit and use their public library.

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Hospice Miramichi Annual Butterfly Release

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 11, 2019 /

The 4th Annual Butterfly Release Event for the Hospice Miramichi will be held on July 21st. Remember a loved one with a beautiful butterfly, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with a barbecue, live music and jumpy castle. All the proceeds are going to the Day Programs of the Hospice Miramichi Inc.

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Graveyard Tour at Wilson’s Point – July 13

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2019 /

Seek out the troubled spirits of times long past… if you dare… on Saturday July 13 as part of the Graveyard Tour at Wilson’s Point starting at 9:30pm. Wilson’s Point has always been a haunted place. Plagued by misfortune, disaster, and death, the site of Miramichi’s first English-speaking settlement and Acadian refugee camp will soon…

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The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition)

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 10, 2019 /

James M. Fisher, of The Miramichi Reader shares this book review The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition)

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The 62nd Miramichi Folksong Festival – Entertainment for All Ages

By Giv'er Miramichi / July 9, 2019 /

The Miramichi Folksong Festival is set to celebrate it’s 62nd season August 4th to 9th in Miramichi. Canada’s longest standing Folksong Festival has something for everyone! There is a Gospel concert, New Brunswick Day Breakfast, noon luncheons, children’s show and evening concerts. This event is by reservation only, call 1-506-622-1780 or visit the website. Limited tickets are available!

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