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N B A S L P A 2019 Conference and AGM in Fredericton (New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)
A tremendous educational opportunity for healthcare workers, parents, and caregivers is coming to Fredericton this September! The New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (NBASLPA) will be holding their conference and AGM at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton – Lord Beaverbrook Hotel on September 27-28th, 2019. This educational opportunity includes sessions in both English and French that feature topics of interest for the parents/caregivers and for a variety of healthcare professionals including speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, child psychologists, counsellors, mental health workers, and early childhood intervention specialists.
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Balloon Fiesta This Weekend Sept 6th,7th 8th
Take a trip to Sussex to enjoy the 34th annual Balloon Fiesta. Lots of excitement taking place from indoor market, bands, amusement rides,car show and more located at Princess Louis Park Weekend activities include: Balloon Flights, Paid Balloon Flights, Amusement Rides, Ground Zero Laser Tag, Children’s Games, Wonderland Childcare Fun Centre, Lots of Vendors & Concessions,…
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Hospice Memorial Walk For Bobby’s Hospice
On Saturday, September 21st, 2019, come out to Bobby’s Hospice, located at 385 Dufferin Row, in Saint John, New Brunswick for the Hospice Memorial Walk For Bobby’s Hospice. Now in its 15th year, the Memorial Walk is one of our largest annual fundraisers.
The event attracts over 400 participants who collect donations and walk in memory of loved ones. The event starts with music and refreshments courtesy of Tim Hortons, followed by our Tribute Ceremony and a walk through the neighborhood. It all wraps up with a BBQ lunch and prizes for the top fundraisers. 100% of the proceeds stay here in Saint John to help people we all know!
Get your team ready and help us raise funds for care at Bobby’s Hospice!
NB Sports Hall of Fame Calls For Nominations
As fall approaches, it is once again time to start thinking about induction nominations for the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame!
The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame relies on people like you, to nominate worthy athletes, sport builders and teams to be inducted into the provincial shrine. Candidates must be nominated before they can be elected, so please take the time to nominate a deserving individual or a team from your community or sport. The nomination deadline is November 30th, 2019.
Memory Cafés are Back on for the Season! Les Cafés de la mémoire sont de retours!
Memory Café The Memory Café is a free monthly core program led by community volunteers, and provides support to people affected by dementia of all ages, and along all stages of the dementia journey. We welcome all those living with dementia, their circle of care and anyone interested in learning more about dementia to join us!…
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OUTKAST CAR CLUB 1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW & SHINE
Outkast Car Club will be having their 1st Annual Show & Shine at the Exhibition Raceway Saint John, Saturday August 31st. Registration 8 to 10 and show 10 to 4. , Prizes, 50/50 draw, music,and bbq. There will be drawing a $100 gas card for people who register there car. To get on the horse…
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Saint John Exhibition Is Here . Join The Fun
Come celebrate – The Best 5 Days of Summer – with us! We can’t wait to show you what we’ve got in store for this year! Come and visit the Saint John Ex, August 27-August 31 Here’s an example of what you can expect this year: President’s Choice Acrobark SuperDog show, West Coast Lumberjack Show,…
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The Hospice Shoppe – Saint John, New Brunswick
Do you find yourself passing over your new jeans, morning after morning, in favor of your old faithfuls? Have the perfect dress for a party you’ll never be invited to hanging in your closet with the tags still on it? Join the club. Only 20% of the clothes in the averages person’s closet are worn on a regular basis. Look no further than to donate to The Hospice Shoppe – Saint John, New Brunswick, located at 77 Catherwood Street in Saint John, New Brunswick. Donations of new and gently used clothing/items and are pleased to offer an annual charitable tax receipt for the value of your donations upon their resale in the shoppe. Donations can be dropped off at the receiving area off Ready Street during regular store hours only.
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Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association “Free Haircuts For Family Day”
The Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association will be hosting a “Free Haircuts For Family Day” on Friday, August 30th, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association located at 55 MacLaren Boulevard, Saint John, New Brunswick. Come out a bring yourself, your family and friends out to this FREE event!! Everyone is welcome and just in time for back to school!! Find the event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/464302084121147/ For more information, contact 1-506-658-9658.
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Traffic Advisories Current Traffic Interruptions
Streets: Hickey Road Date: Monday, August 19 to Monday, September 16, 2019 Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Duration: 30 days Direction: Two way traffic will be reduced to one lane with traffic control in place. At times traffic may be slowed in both lanes. Specific Area: Hickey Road between Bruce Lane and Latimore Lake Road. Description of Work: Port City Water Partners…
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Sussex Flea Market ~ August 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2019
The NBAAC Flea Market is held annually, on the weekend of the third Saturday of August, in Princess Louise Park, 10 Leonard St., Sussex, N. B. E4E 2N7.
Originally organized by the club as an antique automotive flea market and car corral, the “Sussex Flea Market” has since become a 3-day provincial extravaganza with a broad range of items for sale from hundreds of vendors. Right now we have 860 sites, which are usually all filled.
FLEA MARKET HOURS
Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 8am to 8pm
Sunday: 8am to 3pm
Admission is $5 per adult.
Children 12 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Whether you’re searching for rare collectibles, jewelry, handicrafts, household items, or just looking to spend a fun afternoon browsing through acres of bargains, you’ll find it all at the Sussex Flea Market!
You’ll even find your choice of kitchen sinks!
There is also an annual Show & Shine held on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. One entrance pass per car with a minimum donation of $5. Dash plaques are also available for participants.
Bring your sunscreen, a good hat, and comfortable walking shoes, because you won’t want to miss a thing. If you are bringing others along, make arrangements to meet up at the Senior Building, just across from the food vendors, if you should happen to get separated. The NBAAC committee sell beautiful tote bags for a small fee of $2.00 for you to carry your treasures home with.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SERVICE DOGS, NO PETS ALLOWED AND PLEASE DON’T LEAVE YOUR PETS IN YOUR VEHICLE WHILE YOU WALK THE FIELD.
KEEP THEM AT HOME WHERE THEY’LL BE SAFE AND SECURE.
No bicycles, scooters, motorized vehicles or golf carts allowed on the grounds by the public. Only carts driven by NBAAC committee members, Town of Sussex workers, and security can be driven on the grounds.
VENDORS
If everything goes smoothly on Wednesday, and we get the “OK” from the Town of Sussex, we will open the field for vendor entrance sometime after 4 pm. No earlier.
If you will be arriving on Wednesday, please plan ahead so that you arrive in Sussex between 5 and 8 pm. It does not take long to get everyone onto the grounds.
Thursday is Vendor Set Up day and you will have the whole day to set up your lot. The gates do not open to the public until Friday, so take advantage of a leisurely set-up day. The registration gate will open at 8am for vendors who will be arriving on Thursday.
To register, renew or inquire about vendor lots please contact Brenda Sullivan 506-650-6520. (9am-5pm), or sussexfleamarket@gmail.com
PARKING NOTES:
Please be respectful of the neighboring property owners and only park where permitted.
Sign Sussex put up in 2017 at Princess Louise Park:
Welcome Offline Board Game Cafe!
What strikes you most upon entering Offline Board Game Cafe is the feeling of camaraderie and fun in the air. The first establishment of its kind in Saint John, the cafe offers guests the opportunity to play any of 1500 different board games while enjoying a drink or a snack. If stopping by on a night…
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