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Volunteers Needed for ELF Program at Blackville School
Blackville School is in need of volunteers for the Elementary Literacy Friends (ELF) program. As an ELF reading mentor, volunteers need to dedicate two hours a week for ten weeks. One child, one page at a time. Elementary Literacy Inc. is a charitable organization that manages the delivery of two volunteer reading achievement programs for…
Read MoreFall Market & Yard Sale Cancelled
UPDATE: September 9 – This event has been cancelled due to lack of vendors. The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness committee is hosting a September Sale: Yard, Craft and Bake Sale and Community Market on Saturday, September 14, 2019 under the Amy Jardine Memorial Pavilion at the municipal park. The sale will be held from…
Read MoreBlackville Home & School Hosting Family Fall Fair
The Blackville Home & School will be hosting a Family Fall Fair on Sunday, September 22 at the Blackville Municipal Park beginning at 1:00pm. Admission is a monetary donation to Blackville Home and School. There will be games, a BBQ, jumping castle, face painting ($5) and entertainment. Multiple kids will be performing from 1:00pm until…
Read MoreCaution and preparedness urged ahead of storm
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NBEMO) is urging New Brunswick residents to be prepared and stay informed as hurricane Dorian is expected to impact the province Saturday. The latest forecast is for severe winds and rainfall which could have a major impact on southeastern New Brunswick beginning Saturday afternoon. Sustained winds…
Read MoreMusic in the Park with Chloe Furlong and Alicia Marie
The final session of the Blackville Mango Health & Wellness committee’s Summer Music Series, Music in the Park will be held Wednesday evening, September 11 at 7:00pm. The event takes place at the Amy Jardine Memorial Pavilion at Blackville Municipal Park. Performers for the evening are Chloe Furlong and Alicia Marie. Admission is FREE! A 50/50…
Read MoreCANCELLED: Blackville Rec Council Presents Neon Smoke in Concert
UPDATE: September 3, 2019: This event has been cancelled due to impending inclement weather. The Blackville Recreation Council presents Neon Smoke in concert at the Blackville Ball Park on Saturday, September 7. Neon Smoke will perform from 9:00PM to 1:00AM. This is a fundraiser for the Blackville Rec Council. Bring your dancing shoes; this is…
Read MoreBlackville Wellness Hosts Music in the Park with Susanne Furlong Saulnier
The Blackville Mango Health & Wellness committee hosted their summer music series “Music in the Park” with Susanne Furlong Saulnier on Wednesday, August 28. Winners of the 50/50 draw were Cathy Adams and Sandra Colford, each taking home $64. Music in the Park takes place every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm. Performing on September 4 are…
Read MoreBlackville Foodland Hosting 2nd Annual Big Bike Run & BBQ
Blackville Foodland is bringing the Heart & Stroke’s Big Bike back to Blackville again this year for their second annual Big Bike Run. The run kicks off at Foodland on Friday, September 13 at 9:30am. Bikers will ride down Main Street to Hooked N’ Cooked and back. One bike. 30 seats. 20 minutes. 2kms. One…
Read More2nd Annual GW's Truck and Bike Show and Shine
The Second Annual Girl Watcher’s Show and Shine Truck and Bike Show was held at Blackville School on Saturday, August 3, 2019. More than thirty six bikes were registered, as well as many eighteen wheelers. A barbecue was held and prizes were awarded. View photos from the event below. Click a photo to enlarge.
Read More2nd Annual "Remembering Amy" Fundraiser Held at Blackville Park
The second annual musical tribute to Amy Jardine, Remembering Amy, was held this past Saturday, August 24 at the Blackville Municipal Park. Over twenty singers and musicians performed during the three hour event, including Amy’s friends, former band mates and award winning singer/songwriter Jason Barry with his wife Melissa. The Blackville Firemen’s Club hosted a…
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