The warm summer weather continues this week as we approach the Labour Day long weekend. There's lots going on in the area this month so take a break from the back-to-school routine and enjoy some of these great events.
Beaverbrook House, for tours call 506-622-5572.
Captain Dan’s Rollin’ on the River 7-9pm, Thursdays & Fridays enjoy live music on Captain Dan’s boat. $15 per person, maximum 30 people. Licensed. Tours available Thursday – Sunday through to Thanksgiving weekend. For info call 506-627-6600.
Carrefour Beausoleil Centre’s Openning and closing hours beginning in September, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m , Sunday from 9:00 a.m until 5:30 p.m.
Miramichi River Boat Tours Fall Schedule, August 28 – October 15. Monday – Friday tours begin at 3pm, Saturday and Sunday tours begin at 2pm. For info call 506-623-9821.
Middle Island Irish Historical Park, Fall Hours, September 4 – October 29. Monday-Wednesday 9am – 4:30pm, Thursday & Friday 9am – 7pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 8pm. For info call 506-773-7505.
EVENTS
Saturday, September 4
The Pink Picnic, 1-5pm, Kenzie’s Tubing Meadow, Sillikers. Rain date Sunday, September 5th. Share your picnic, wear your finest pink apparel in memory of Carlee and contribute towards helping the community establish the first “Carlee Carney Memorial Scholarship”. Enjoy local musicians, games, pot luck supper. For info call 506-622-2011 (day) or 506-836-7558 (evenings).
Harvest Jubilee Concert, 7:30pm, James M. Hill Theatre. Featuring James Morrison, Susan Butler & The Down East Entertainers with special guests accordion player extraordinaire Roger Lanteigne, Jimmy Lawler and Eddie MacNeil. Advance tickets $15 on sale at Books Inn, Bill’s Kwik Way, Newcastle Farmers Market and in Bathurst at Connie Whalen’s Stitching Post, 1082 Woodland Dr. For info call 506-622-1780 or email bb2@nb.sympatico.ca
Monday, September 6
Tree of Hope Labour Day BBQ, Bake Sale & Concert, 2pm, Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Hosted by Susan Butler, featuring Jo Ann Lynch & Friends, Jimmy Lawlor, Donna & Tyrone Hubbard, Ben Bischoff and a host of other performers. Admission is a donation at the door in support of cancer research. For info call 506-622-1780 or email mailto:bb2@nb.sympatico.ca
September 6 – October 8
Exposition “La théorie des cordes par Cheryl Savoie, 8 h 00 à 22 h du lundi au vendredi et de 9 h à 17 h samedi et dimanche. Galerie Artcadienne du Carrefour Beausoleil. Entrée gratuite! Info 506-627-4125. Exhibition “String Theory” by Cheryl Savoie, 8 am – 10 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday in the Gallery Artcadienne, Carrefour Beausoleil. Free admission. For info call 506-627-4125.
Saturday, September 11
Cooking Classes, The King George Bed & Breakfast. Custom cooking class, Guys Night In TV Dinner, Sports Party Food. For info call 506-352-0557.
September 17-19
Miramichi Country Music Festival , Country music enthusiasts will enjoy a weekend of great musicians including fiddlers with scheduled performances and open mike jam sessions. Weekend passes available. For info call 506-622-4403 or 506-836-9988 or email mailtlo:williammullin710@msn.com
Saturday, September 18
Spectacle avec Hert Leblanc, 20h, Théâtre Gilles Laplante du Carrefour Beausoleil. 20$ à l’avance et 25$ à l’entrée. Disponible à la reception du Carrefour Beausoleil. Info 506-627-4125 Show with Hert Leblanc, 8 pm, Gilles Laplante Theatre, Carrefour Beausoleil. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets on sale at Carrefour Beausoleil. For info call 506-627-4125.
Cooking Classes, The King George Bed & Breakfast. Custom cooking class, Spanish Tapas. For info call 506-352-0557.
Sunday, September 19
4 Hours of French Fort Cove, event begins at 11 am, register between 8:30-11:30 am. The 4 Hours of French Fort Cove is back with a vengeance this fall for the fifth time! The 12 Km course is the perfect setting for this family oriented trail bike event. If you haven't entered before this is the year to start, we have always targeted this event to encourage riders who may not have ever considered racing their mountain bike but would like to participate in an event of some sort. For info call 506-773-3530.
Saturday, September 25
Pumpkin Fling, 10 am – 4:30 pm, Waterford Green. Enjoy a fun-filled fall day at the Annual Pumpkin Fling Contest. Activities include Pumpkin Parade, Gourd pets, Gourd Plinko, Pumpkin Croquet, Pumpkin Coaster Races, Pumpkin Cannons and Pumpkin Painting. There will also be Chili Cook Off, petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting. Trophy and prizes will be awarded for the various contests. Sponsored by the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of NB, Northeast Branch.
Cooking Classes, The King George Bed & Breakfast. Custom cooking class, Classic French, the secret to great flavour. For info call 506-352-0557.
A Tribute to Hank Williams Sr., 6:30pm, Woodmen’s Museum, Boiestown. Featuring Mike Bravener and the Rockin’ Billies. Maple glazed pork tenderloin dinner & dessert will be served. Tickets $30 per person. Call 506-369-7214 for info.
Sunday, September 26
Beaubears Island Big Canoe Extravaganza
