As of January 30, Blackville's Pine Strip Cross-Country Ski Club is pleased to announce that the recent snowfall has allowed them to open their trails. Passes can be purchased at Burkes Diner on Route 8. The trails are accessed from the first road to the south-west of the diner.   They look forward to seeing you on their beautiful trails.  Visit them on Facebook at Pine Strip Cross Country Ski Club.
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MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (until JUNE 25, 2012)
There will be Napan Bootcamps happening at the Napan Elementary School Gym from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.  The cost is just $2 per person (Money pays for the gym & goes to initiatives in the Miramichi area.) and drop-ins are welcome!  The first half of class is focused on cardio and the second half is focused on weight training.  Bring a set of weights for various exercises for biceps, triceps, etc. and you don’t have to be super fit, just know your limits and work at your own pace! 
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FEBRUARY 3, Friday
There will be a Coffeehouse & Silent Auction held at the Newcastle United Baptist Church at 6:30pm in support of the El Salvador Easter Build.  There will be Praiseworthy performances, delicious desserts and awesome auction items!  Make this a might you won't want to miss!
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FEBRUARY 4, Saturday
There will be a Benefit Breakfast and Yard Sale held from 8:00am - 11:00am at the Chatham Head Recreation & Community Center (181 McFarlane Rd, Miramichi).  Menu includes Pancakes and Sausages, with Juice, Tea or Coffee, cost is $5 per person and $5.50 for takeouts (506-622-1865).  The Yard Sale tables are $10 each, 2 for $15, or 3 for $20 and you're asked to please call 506-773-3403 to book your table.  All proceeds are going for a family in Chatham Head who are facing medical expenses.
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FEBRUARY 7, Tuesday
The Greater Miramichi Parkinson Support Group will meet from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Sobeys Community Room, King George Hwy, Miramichi. Special guest speakers are Cynthia L'Huillier and Lisa Silliker naturotherapists with Forever Healthy Clinic.  For more info contact Judy at 506-773-7191.
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FEBRUARY 10, Friday
There will be a benefit for Kalainy Jardine at the Dungarvon Whooper from 7:00pm until 10:00pm.  The benefit is to help with travel and medical expenses as they will be traveling to IWK starting on Tuesday.  There will be entertainment and a bakesale, music by Amy and friends, also any local talent is welcomed.  **For those of you who don't know, Kalainy Jardine is Jacob & Dacynda's 10 week old baby girl and on tuesday she was diagnosed with 'Retinoblastoma', which is cancer of the eye.  They also call it 'RB1.'  It is a very rare disease and only happens in 1 out of 15 000 children, and unfortunately she happens to be in that category.  They will be traveling back and fourth to the IWK starting tuesday, in which she will get her surgery done.   Jacob, Dacynda and family want to thank everyone for all the kind gifts, love, strength and prayers that have been sent their way.   The actual color of the ribbon for this disease is white, but they decided because she looks so sweet in purple to add that color aswell.  They will be wearing white and purple on the day of her surgery and for any benefits..feel free to join in wearing those colors as well.
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FEBRUARY 11, Saturday
Hospice Miramichi presents "A Taste of Chocolate" at 7:00pm at the Rodd Miramichi River.  Featuring the Crule Players in the original one act play Defining Love.  And the music of Connie and Paul.  Tickets are $25 and are available at Saltwater Sounds, Bills Quik Way and The Books Inn.  For more information about this event please call 506-625-2153 or email info@HospiceMiramichi.com

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FEBRUARY 12, Sunday
The White Gold Dinner Concert will be held at the Beaverbrook Kin Center at 6:00pm.  Dinner includes a hot roast beef diner, dessert, etc. and tickets are $30 each, by reservation only.  Call Susan on or before FEB. 1 at 506-622-1780.  Music program hosted by Susan Butler and features:  Friends with Heart, Gerald Doiron and Jo-Anne Lynch. Special Guests include: Maggie Dace Hollis, Glenn Copland, Cathy Harrigan, Sharon Duplessie &  Patty Micheaud, Jimmy Lawlor, Bob McCallum, Susan Butler & Barbara Somers.  Special Door Prizes available and the event is sponsored by the 55th Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc.
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