August 2021
Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
Find out more »PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
Find out more »September 2021
Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese Take Out Supper
St. Andrew’s United Church, Miramichi Wednesday, September 1st 4:00 till 5:00 p.m. Supper will include Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese, tossed salad, roll and your choice of Blueberry or Strawberry & Rhubarb Crisp. Tickets are $15.00 a person and are on sale now by calling Karen at the church office 773-9932 or through the church office.
Find out more »Back to School Bash
Sunday, Sept 5th Blackville Municipal Park 7:00 - 10:00 pm - BBQ 8:00 - 10:00 pm - Music by Kali Nicholson and Friends 9:00 pm - Fireworks
Find out more »LABOUR DAY
Labour Day has been celebrated in Canada on the first Monday in September since the 1880s. The origins of Labour Day in Canada can be traced back to December 1872 when a parade was staged in support of the Toronto Typographical Union's strike for a 58-hour work-week, almost a full decade before a similar event in New York City by the American Knights of Labor launched the movement towards the American Labor Day holiday. An old fashioned tradition in Canada…
Find out more »3rd Annual Hole Lotta Fun Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 9th at 1pm Miramichi Golf and Country Club Shotgun Start Scramble $125 per player/ $500 per team of 4 In support of Hospice Miramichi ---- Chance to win a Kia Carnival or Honda CRV with a Hole in One! Opportunity to claim our FIRST Place Prize (1 year gym/1 year spin/merch for River City Fitness Club & Rock Your Body Fitness) Enjoy 1 Fried pie, per player, from Gabi's Pie Shoppe Access to our Silent Auction (Prizes worth…
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