Community & Fundraising
The Christmas 2023 Issue of Giv’er Miramichi magazine is available to view online at www.giverontheriver.com/magazine, and is arriving in local mailboxes this week. If you’re outside the mailing route, copies can be picked up at select locations in the region. Find a list of locations that carry Giv’er magazines at this link. IN THIS ISSUEShort Stories Cover Photo by Bonnie Coughlan…
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In total, 3,141 Canadian nurses volunteered their services for the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in World War I and 17,038 women served in the RCAF during the Second World War. Canadian Women In War is this year’s theme for the annual Remembrance Dinner Theatre and Song sponsored by the 67th Miramichi Folk Song Festival,…
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by Johannes Bosma After a two-year hiatus, the Remembrance Dinner Theatre & Song is back at the Kin Centre on Sunday, November 6 from 5pm to 8:30pm, sponsored by the 66th Miramichi Folk Song Festival and co-hosted by Susan Butler and John Bosma. With the clock turned back that weekend, we’ll have an extra hour…
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Did you get it yet? Its time to pick up a copy of the 2022/23 Mighty Miramichi River Guide! You can grap a free copy at restaurants, hotel lobbies, gas stations, attractions and information centres in the Miramichi Region. You can find them in the Giv’er magazine racks, at these locations – Pick up a copy…
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St. Andrew’s United Church, is holding a St. Patrick’s Supper on Wednesday, March 17th (take-out only). Meals will be available for pick up from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. In case it snows the storm date will be Thursday, March 18th. Menu is Irish Stew Pot Pie, served with mashed potatoes, coleslaw and roll. For dessert…
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Hospice Miramichi is thrilled to announce the return of two incredible holiday campaigns, Angels Remembered and Home for the Holidays. 100% of funds raised will go directly to support the programs and services offered by Hospice Miramichi. Angels Remembered is a wonderful opportunity for community members to show their love, honour their friends and family…
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The Hardwicke Community Group at Myers Church works together to build community spirit, participation and cohesiveness by focusing on providing ways for people to: Gather together for both community events/activities and the sharing of personal interests. Exchange ideas, skills and local talents. Offer interesting venues and activities for neighborhood youth groups. Encourage communication, cooperation and…
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The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is moving online! While we can’t physically walk together right now, we can still connect virtually and come together in spirit as a sign of solidarity and hope for those living with dementia! The time is right. Now. Join. Walk. Help. Join us May 31st at 1:00 pm…
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Covid-19 has cast a very dark shadow on our world in recent days. However, nothing can take away the hope we as Canadians have for a better world. Together, we will get through this, we will find a way, we will come back stronger as a country and as people. These decals represent all our…
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The Friends of Seamen’s Hospital Craft Group are very pleased to announce the winner of the Quilt Raffle. The lucky ticket was drawn by members Christel Pond, Paula Johnston and Frances Novinscak. The winner was Mrs. Stella Lefurgey of Miramichi. Stella’s daughter Amy Lefurgey was able to accept the quilt on behalf of her mother.…
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The 2nd Annual Guns ‘n’ Hoses Fundraising Hockey Game with the IAFF Local 5087 Miramichi Fire Department – Professional Firefighters Association facing on the Miramichi Police Force will be held on Saturday evening, March 28th, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Miramichi Civic Centre. Donations will be accepted at the door, there will be 50/50…
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by Stacy Underhill Christmas will soon be upon us and for many that means shopping for gifts, decorating the house and stocking the pantry for holiday parties. But for families struggling to make ends meet, these are often luxuries they simply cannot afford. Buying a turkey for Christmas dinner and even the smallest of gifts…
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The Rotary Club of Newcastle presented $4200 to Play to the Max Playground Inc. at the Max Aitken Academy on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019. The Funds raised support the purchase of playground equipment for the school. Pictured are: Left to Right: Parent Erin Casey, Newcastle Rotary President Michael Mersereau, Kristin Close, Newcastle Rotarian Rob MacTavish,…
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