Year: 2019

I Wrote a Thing – Creative Writing Workshop

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 5, 2019 /

Creative Writing Workshops will be held at the Newcastle Public Library on Wednesday evenings, from June 12th to July 31st. This is a free weekly class for like-minded individuals to gather, discuss and write about interesting ideas, weird ideas, all the ideas! Open to all creative minds 16 years and up.

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Barryville Golden Age Club’s Annual Lobster Supper and Dance

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 4, 2019 /

The Barryville Golden Age Club will be hosting their Annual Lobster Supper and Dance will be taking place on Saturday evening, June 8th, 2019. The supper begins at 6:30 p.m. with a dance to follow at 8:00 p.m. with music by Eastern Sound. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Unique Family Centre of Néguac Inc.’s Annual Flower Sale

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 4, 2019 /

From 10 am to 7 pm on Friday, June 14th, 2019 and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2019, come out to the Unique Family Centre of Néguac Inc. located at 1279 rue Principale Street, Néguac for their Annual Flower Sale. There will be a variety of flowers and plants available on that particular day at various prices.

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Father Antonio Reyes 35th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood Celebration and Birthday Celebration

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 3, 2019 /

On Thursday, June 13th, 2019, come out to the Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 360 Newcastle Boulevard in Newcastle (Miramichi West) for the 12:05 p.m. noon mass for Father Antonio Reyes’ 35th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood Celebration and Birthday Celebration. Following the mass, everyone is welcome to a lunch in the basement of Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

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Through Sunlight and Shadows – By Raymond Fraser “Winner of New Brunswick Book Award for Fiction”

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 3, 2019 /

Pottersfield Press is pleased to announce that Through Sunlight and Shadows, by the late Raymond Fraser, a Miramichi born writer has won the New Brunswick Book Award for fiction. Through Sunlight and Shadows is an autobiographical novel about a young boy set in the small New Brunswick town of Bannonbridge in the 1940s and 1950s. The New Brunswick Book Awards are awarded annually by The Fiddlehead and the Writer’s Federation of New Brunswick.

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Miramichi Book Launch: The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition)

By Giv'er Miramichi / June 1, 2019 /

On Saturday, June 15th, 2019, from 1 pm to 3 pm, come out to the Newcastle Public Library for a Miramichi Book Launch: The Great Trees of New Brunswick (2nd Edition), by authors Tracy Glynn and David Palmer. The book will be available for sale on that day courtesy of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick. This event is free and open to the public. Presented by the Newcastle Public Library and Goose Lane Editions.

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Celebration of Life – 60th Anniversary of the Escuminac Disaster – June 15th and 16th, 2019

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 31, 2019 /

Come one and all out to a “Celebration of Life” – 60th Anniversary of the Escuminac Disaster – June 15th and 16th, 2019 in Escuminac and the surrounding areas.

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Miramichi Welcomes Marathon Runner Jessica Lange

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 30, 2019 /

On May 20th Jessica Lange started her journey of running 26 marathons in 26 days from Quebec City to Halifax and from Paris to Chartres in France, where her younger brother lives with schizophrenia. Her goal is to raise money and awareness to support mental illnesses. She will be running into Miramichi this weekend and staying with Lill Jenkins for a short rest before continuing her run.

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Discover Beaubears Island

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 30, 2019 /

The Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre is now open for the 2019 season. Come out and see what the centre has to offer this season from Guided Tours Through Time, Voyageur Canoe Rides, a Picnic, Graveyard Tours, Campfire Night and so much more!

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5th Annual River Run 4 Vets Doaktown

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 29, 2019 /

The 5th Annual River Run 4 Vets in Doaktown. Starts with a sail (canoe) down the beautiful Miramichi at 11 am from the McNamee Footbridge to Doaktown on Saturday, June 29,2019. (July long weekend). It ends with entertainment and a BBQ steak or chicken dinner at Branch #23 Doaktown Legion. Full package for the event is $30 which includes a River Run t-shirt, dinner plus many other goodies. Or you can just attend the dinner for $15.

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Miramichi Late May Report

By Brad Burns / May 28, 2019 /

Brad Burns of Brad Burns Fishing shares with Giv’er On The River a Miramichi Late May Report of Fly Fishing. Check out the article to read more!

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Spring Market & Plant Sale in Burnt Church

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 27, 2019 /

On Saturday, June 1st, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., come out to the Burnt Church – New Jersey Seniors Hall, located at 419 Burnt Church Road for the Historical Society of Church River Spring Market.

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Miramichi Hope Café

By Giv'er Miramichi / May 25, 2019 /

Miramichi Hope Café serves free meals to the community every Friday from 12 pm noon to 1 pm, year-round, at Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall in Miramichi. They now serve between 40 to 55 meals each week, and also serve meals on special occasions. As well, “free for the taking” items table are available during the meals. Donations to the Miramichi Hope Café are most welcome. Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall is located at 214 Pleasant Street. Parking is available at the rear of the hall.

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