Mighty Miramichi

Giv'er on the River Clothing - Men's & Ladies Hoodies (Cotton Blend, or Poly Fleece), t-shirts, ball caps and toques. Order online at https://shop.givermiramichi.com/ and pick-up in Douglastown Tuesday Dec. 22. Click link for details. https://shop.givermiramichi.com/

We are so excited for our new Giv'er on the River Clothing! Order online at https://shop.givermiramichi.com. When our shipment is received, items will be available to be picked up locally in Miramichi (next week). Orders being sent outside of the area will also be mailed at that time.

Giv'er on the River Clothing - Men's & Ladies Hoodies (Cotton Blend, or Poly Fleece), t-shirts, ball caps and toques. Order online at https://shop.givermiramichi.com/ and pick-up in Douglastown Tuesday Dec. 22. Click link for details. https://shop.givermiramichi.com/

You can sponsor a child to attend camp, and memoralize a loved one at the same time with Camp Sheldrake's Memorial Board. The board has been placed in the main lodge at Camp Sheldrake in Bartibog Bridge. For a minimum donation of $500, a deceased loved one’s name will be placed on the Board and a child will be sponsored in the deceased loved one’s name to attend one week of camp. Click below to learn more.

The Miramichi Cross Country Ski Club (MCCSC) welcomes everyone to come check them out this winter for fun and fitness! The MCCSC is located in Nelson and offers cross- country skiing (also called Nordic skiing), biathlon and snowshoeing. Last season saw the opening of a new clubhouse and biathlon range and trail upgrades. For evening skiiers there are 4 km of lit trails, which makes it easy to ski after work or supper. Click below for photos and all the details!

The Anthony Goguen Memorial Volunteer Award in recognition and contribution to Volunteer Community Work in the Chatham Head Community for the 2020 year was recently awarded to Mrs. Anna Buckley. Congratulations Anna!

On Saturday, December 19th, there will be a 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt going on in Downtowns Newcastle. Pick up your scavenger hunt list on Saturday morning at either the Newcastle Jean Coutu or Dickison’s Pharmasave. Then spend the day searching for the clues, and when you’re finished, hand in your completed list to Mill Cove Coffee in for the chance to win Downtown Dollars!

In case you haven't seen the Christmas Issue of Giv'er magazine yet, it is available online, and at a few locations for pick-up. The cover featured a photo by Bonnie Coughlan of Saint Michael's Basilica at Christmas. Inside you'll find book reviews, memoirs of times past, recipes, Christmas puzzle & colouring pages, information on local clubs and businesses, and so much more!

Join the Friends of Beaubears Island for a Walking Tour of Historic Nelson on December 12 from noon until 3pm. The tour will begin at the Ile Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre and will feature commentary on several historic sites in the Nelson area, including Saint Patrick’s Church (pictured here), the Nelson Post Office, Nelson Rural School, Governor’s Mansion, the Nelson Senior Citizens Centre, and a good deal more. Local guides will lead the outdoor tour for individually bubbled groups, to ensure a safe, social distanced event. Click below for details.

The annual Christmas Bird Count is a fun way to learn about the hardy birds that are able to spend the winter in New Brunswick. Miramichi will be joining with participants from all over North America to find and identify as many birds as possible in 24 hours within a 24 km diameter circle. Counts in our area will take place in: Red Bank/Sunny Corner on December 19; Miramichi on December 20; and Burnt Church/New Jersey on January 2. Click below to find out how to participate and to see area maps.

The 8th Annual Purse Auction - Lovin’ Louis with the Rotary Club of Newcastle will be held as an Online Auction this year, from Oct. 23 to 30. This auction will feature a spectacular variety of purses, gift baskets, jewellery and gift certificates. Registering for the auction is free. There will be a Grand Prize draw for a Louis Vuitton Purse valued at $1560. Tickets for the draw are $25. Read more below.

The Seamen’s Hospital will once again be having their popular Fall fundraiser of selling Take and Bake Apple and Turkey pies. Pre-order your fresh homemade apple pies by October 7th for $8 each. Turkey Pie pre-ordering will begin October 7th to 24th inclusive, and are $13 each. Pies are limited, so order soon to make sure you have yours! Click below for details!

This is your last chance to dare the dark and meet the resident ghoulies, ghosties and things that go bump in the night at Wilson's Point Historic Site in one of the region's oldest cemeteries. Take a tour of the graveyard on October 24 from 7pm to 10pm and meet historical characters with twisted tales as the night closes in around you. Admission is $10 and can be paid in the church prior to the tours. Cash Only and bring your own flashlight! Read more below.

The new Fall Issue of Giv'er magazine is hot off the press and making its way into local mailboxes and magazine racks. In this issue you'll learn about Food F...orest's in Miramichi, find reviews on new books by Miramichi authors, read memories of the old Creaghans store, discover why Miramichi Marsh is a hot spot for birds, and so much more! You can also read it online NOW at this link: https://www.giverontheriver.com/magazine/ See more

Find out what's happening, get event updates and positive stories on the Giv'er website. Also submit your articles and photos for upcoming print issues, or the online blog. Visit www.givermiramichi.com Giv'er on the River!

FREE YARD SALE FOR MS And FROM MS Sunday-Oct 11. As a thank you to everyone for supporting MS this summer, there will be a free yard sale to give back to the community. Everything must go. Something for everyone. There will be a donation jar if you would like to donate. Thank you all. At 17 Winslow Street, part of Riverside Drive extension in Chatham (weather permitting) 1-4 pm. Everyone is welcome to this FREE giving back sale!

The Awards and Anniversary Night for The Very Best Toastmasters Club (originally Miramichi Toastmasters) on the occasion of our 47th Anniversary will be held on Monday, October 19, via the internet. Members will be joining us online from across the country. All are welcome. Read more below https://www.giverontheriver.com//award-and-anniversary-ni/

There will be an outdoor market in Rogersville on Saturday, October 17th, from 11am to 4pm at Parc Mille Pas located on Rue Principale Street. There will be something for everyone and vendors are needed and welcomed! You must book by Friday, October 9th, and tables are $20 each. Read more below.

Blackville’s First Lawn Tractor Race will be held in Cains River, on Saturday, October 17th. This is our first race and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the family’s of the boys who were lost in a tragic car accident. There will be all classes, and it’s $20 to enter your tractor. Registration begins at 12 NOON, flag drops at 2pm. Admission is $5/adult and $2/child under 12.

Have you seen the new mural at the Chatham Public Library? They recently received an incredible facelift to their library and a great addition to the community! A new mural was added to the rear of the building and was designed and painted by the amazingly talented, Jaclyn Martinez and Matt Williston. Numerous other volunteers helped out, and you can read more below.

Help support the Miramichi SPCA this Saturday! Join Sobeys in Newcastle as they host "PAWS for the Cause" and help fill a vehicle with loads of pet supplies for Miramichi SPCA! The event will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Newcastle Sobeys, 273 Pleasant Street. https://www.giverontheriver.com/2020/09/paws-for-the-cause/

The Napan Car Show will be held on Friday, September 25 at the Napan Agricultural Show’s Hall. Registration is $5, beginning at 4pm, with prizes awarded at 6:30pm. There will also be Cut the Jack Tickets sold, and Pizza, Garlic Fingers and Pasta Salad will be served for just $5 and $3 for dessert.

The Levi Family and the community of Metepenagiag invite all allies, friends and those who love baseball to the First Annual Ball Tournament from September 18 to 20 2020 on the Metepenagiag First Nation. This event will mark the grand opening of the Rodney Levi Memorial Ball Field. There will be 50/50 draws, food and drinks, fireworks on Friday and a Co-Ed Tournament. Read below for more information.

Brandi Firlotte has been drawing her whole life, but only started taking it seriously just over a year ago as a means to make additional income. Brandi creates commissioned and original art pieces of pets, people, vehicles, and still-life subjects using prismacolor pencil or watercolors. Her talent earned her a profile in the last issue of Giv'er magazine, which you can read below...

Michelle Roy and her daughters recently lost everything they owned in a house fire in Chatham Head. Michelle is 99.3 The River’s morning show host, and her co-workers and community friends will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, September 19th at the Chatham Head Rec Center from noon till 5 pm. "Walk Through" and show your support, participate in the auction, or make a donation. Click below for details.

August through November is the time to be looking out for southwardly migrating shorebirds. Peter Gadd of the Miramichi Naturalists Club shares photos and insights into the many locations in Northumberland County where they may be found. We have many miles of sandy beaches bordering the saltwater of Miramichi Bay and the Northumberland Straight, the preferred feeding grounds of these birds as they make their way south, many flying many thousands of kilometers to their winter homes. Some may also be found in more inland freshwater wetlands. Read more below.

Bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations across New Brunswick are teaming up to launch the first ever I’m Buying an NB Book! Day. The aim of this rallying event, which fosters curiosity and pride, is to highlight New Brunswick authors and increase sales of their books in local bookstores. On Saturday, September 19, readers of all ages are encouraged to visit a bookstore or retail location, or to shop online through their favourite bookseller or publisher, to purchase books by New Brunswick authors.

As students are returning to school, we take a look at a 2020 graduate's memories of her final year. Victoria McDonald is a 2020 graduate of NSER - she gave the salutatory address, and is attending Mount Allison this fall as a scholarship student. Working as a summer student this year for NBGS Miramichi, she was asked if she were to write her family story many years in the future, how would she remember her senior year with all the accompanying events. Click below to read her essay.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the Alzheimer Society is raising awareness with its new rock-hiding campaign, the Forget-Me-Not-Rock Challenge. Until the end of September, you can join the fun by finding their rocks or by painting and hiding your own. Every Friday from now until Sept 25th, they will be giving away a pair of forget-me-not socks to someone that’s participated in the social media challenge. Read more below!

There will be a Napan Fall Market on Sunday September 13, from 11 am to 4 pm, under the roof at the Napan Agricultural Show’s Hall on the South Napan Road. There will be 35 vendors, selling a variety of crafts, handmade items and more - RAIN or SHINE! Admission is $1 per person.

Most people are familiar with yoga and its health benefits, but many may not know about Qi Gong. Qi Gong exercises require concentration and focus, and are an excellent way to promote mindfulness while improving muscle tone and relieving stress. In this article, local Qi Gong and Tai Chi student Jennifer Walker, writes about how practicing Qi Gong daily helps to support her health and well-being.

The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is running a fun creative writing opportunity for youth ages 7 to 30. Youth are encouraged to submit a story that features Canadian agriculture. Winners will receive a published copy of their book and a cash prize. Six books will be published! The goal of this initiative is to increase the number of children's books about Canadian agriculture. The deadline to participate is September 25, 2020.

The Friends of Beaubears Island will be holding their Annual General Meeting on November 19, and is looking for new members to join their Board of Directors. Volunteering can be a rewarding experience and a chance to assist the community in a lasting way, learn new skills, and meet new people. At the present time, their recruitment priorities are focused on additional support for the Finance, Personnel, and Risk Management committees. Read more below.

Camp Sheldrake is erecting a Memorial Board as a way for families to honour deceased loved ones by sponsoring a child to attend camp. For a minimum donation of $500, a loved one’s name will be placed on the plaque and a child will be sponsored in the deceased loved one’s name. The plaque will be unveiled at Camp Sheldrake’s annual general meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 11 am. Families who have donated to this memorial are invited to attend the ceremony. A light lunch will be served afterwards.

The Annual / 2020 Harvest Home Supper will be in a new location, the Black River Community Hall, on Monday, September 7th. The meal is TAKE OUT only and you need to get your tickets by August 26th. Enjoy a turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings and a piece of pie For $15/person. Click below to find out how to get your ticket!

Winter Road is the newest collection of Wayne Curtis’ fictional short stories and is a continuation of his 2017 collection, Homecoming: The Road Less Travelled. In this article James M. Fisher of The Miramichi Reader reviews this book, and writes, "The classic Wayne Curtis is all here: reminiscences of glory days gone by, of a world that has changed, of growing older, though perhaps not all that much wiser." Read more by clicking below.

The Doak House / Provincial Heritage Site of Doaktown will be hosting a Christmas in August Market on Saturday, August 22 from 9 am to 1 pm. This is an indoor outdoor event. Tables are limited, one per vendor. Click below for details.

Many of us who fish the Miramichi are fascinated by its history of attracting some remarkable people to its waters. At the top of that list stands Ted Williams who was not only a very high-profile personality, but someone who became much more involved with the river than simply spending a long weekend at an outfitting camp... In this article read about the history of Ted Williams’ White Birch Lodge and what the future holds - click below.