One of many of our
great Atlantic Canada Festivals!
July 31st - August 3rd,
2009
2009
Theme: "A River Runs Through Us"
This
year we want our Nite Lite Parade on
Sunday evening to be bigger and better than ever.
Businesses and organizations from
all over the Upper Southwest Miramichi Area are
urged to participate. Can’t do a
float??? How about decorating a half-ton, a
golf cart or even a ride-on lawn mower?? Be
creative but join the fun. For
further information – or to contribute
suggestions – contact Doreen Parker
(365-9809) or Waitie Morrison (365-1904).
For you homeowners
(and businesses) along the Parade Route,
you can do your part by decorating your
premises. Let’s really “light up
the night!!!”
For
further information regarding this Festival,
contact Waitie Morrison (365-1904) or Linda
Gaston (365-7787), Co-Chairs.
Note: Following
is only a preliminary
Schedule of Events – watch for a
complete listing to be published in the August
edition of this Newsletter available July
23-24.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY,
JULY 31
- G
& G Carnival Amusements (Old Fair
Grounds) – Rides and games for all
ages.
- Official
Opening (Curling Club)
- Bingo
(Curling Club) – Lots of prizes
and 50/50 draws. Advance tickets
for $10.00 for four cards for the first
10 games and prizes. Available from
Pat Hunter (365-1014) or Lana Betts
(365-8111).
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 1
- Family
ATV Run (sponsored by the Doaktown
Volunteer Fire Department)
- G
& G Carnival Amusements (Old Fair
Grounds)
- 10:30
am - Canoe Run (Priceville Foot Bridge
– Atlantic Salmon Museum). Rent
your canoes from O’Donnell’s
Cottages & Expeditions (365-7636) and
receive a 10% discount.
- 1:00
pm - “Down By the Docks” (Doak
Historic Site) – Children’s
performance by Darryl Robb and Company
from British Columbia, sponsored by the
Doaktown Community/School Library.
Bring your own picnic lunch, relax and
enjoy!
- 4:00
– 6:00 p.m. – Roast Beef Dinner
with all the trimmings and a variety of
desserts ($12.00/person). St.
Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall.
- 7:00
– 10:00 p.m. – Miramichi
Kitchen Party (Atlantic Salmon
Museum). Good ole-time Miramichi
music. Participate or just
watch! Admission - $5.00.
Build your own ice cream sundae for
$2.00.
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 2
- G
& G Carnival Amusements (Old Fair
Grounds)
- 2:00
p.m. – Book Launch for Salmon
Stories and Suppers (Atlantic
Salmon Museum). Essays, photos and
recipes contributed by Doaktown students
(Grades 4-7) – a real keepsake for
parents, grandparents and friends.
- 2:00
p.m. – Cookie Sale (Atlantic
Salmon Museum)
- 10:00
p.m. – Nite Lite Parade (Main
Street)
- 11:00
p.m. – Fireworks (High School
Grounds)
MONDAY,
AUGUST 3
- G
& G Carnival Amusements (Old Fair
Grounds)
- 11
am. – 7 pm – Tour for
the Cure Bus. Visit
the friendly people at the Tour for
the Cure Bus (High School Grounds)
for helpful information on breast cancer,
screening and mammograms.
- Noon
– 3:00 pm – Barbecue (Atlantic
Salmon Museum). Your choice of
beef, salmon or chicken burgers ($3.50);
hot dogs and pop ($1.50). Make your
own sundae ($2.00).
- Children’s
Activities at the Museum - face
painting, waterslides, carnival games,
coloring, etc.
- Adult
Competitions at the Museum -
horseshoes, washer toss, and cake walk.
- 2:00
p.m. – NB Merit Awards Presentation (Atlantic
Salmon Museum). Pick up your
application forms soon at the
Village Office or at the Doaktown
Library, and nominate the person (or
persons) YOU feel “merits” this
award. Deadline for submissions is
5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
THERE'S
MORE TO COME, SO CHECK BACK WITH US!
Brought
to you by the Members and Friends of
"Experience Doaktown" Committee
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