Culture & Community

2020 / 41st Annual Central Kings Nighthawk Challenge

By Giv'er Saint John / March 31, 2020

Welcome to the 41st Central Kings Nighthawk Challenge! This is a sanctioned event recognized by the Province of New Brunswick and supported directly by the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture as well as Sport and Recreation N.B.
The Nighthawk is being supported by our local RCMP, Saint John Ambulance Berg-aide, Sussex Ground Search and Rescue, and the Sussex Fish and Game Association.

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Saint John Princess and Superhero Party 2020

By Giv'er Saint John / March 26, 2020

Saint John Princess and Superhero Party 2020 The Annual Saint John Princess and Superhero Party will be taking place on Sunday, April 26th, 2020 from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, located in Market Square in Saint John, New Brunswick. It’s an enchanted afternoon overflowing with magical fun!…

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2020 Everyone’s Children Luncheon

By Giv'er Saint John / March 16, 2020

Please join us at the 2020 “Everyone’s Children” Luncheon in support of the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation’s work in promoting and supporting the adoption of children in the care of the province.

Monday, March 23rd, 2020 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Saint John 39 King Street, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4W3. 

This year will be extra special in that we will be honouring the late Erminie Cohen, our founding chairperson. To celebrate her legacy and caring contribution to so many causes and specifically to families, children and adoption, the luncheon will include the unveiling of an annual award sculpture (generously funded by NB Senators past and present) created in her name, the Erminie Cohen Compassion Award.

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2020 A Day In Her Shoes Fundraising Event

By Giv'er Saint John / March 11, 2020

The Canadian Mental Health Association and Market Square present “A Day In Her Shoes”
A Day in Her Shoes is bringing women together for an evening of splendor that promotes positive mental health while supporting a fundraiser for much needed mental health programs and resources in the greater Saint John area. Wednesday, May 6 at Market Square! A Day in Her Shoes is the spring/summer’s most anticipated fashion show with hors d’oeuvres from local Market Square vendors!

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Nominations are open for the Order of New Brunswick

By Giv'er Saint John / February 17, 2020

New Brunswickers are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. It is the highest honour awarded by the Province of New Brunswick. Established in 2000, it honours and celebrates the achievements of New Brunswickers who have contributed to the economic, cultural and social development of the province. Since its inception, more than 170 individuals have been invested into the order.

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Fundy Winterfest

By Giv'er Saint John / February 4, 2020

February 4 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Qplex Tykes with Sticks 2:30pm – 4:30pm – Qplex Public Skate 2:30 pm – 4:30pm – Sensory Play Time! at the Kennebecasis Public Library 3pm – 4:30pm – Qplex Dancing with Deby 5:30pm – 7:30pm – 8pm – 10pm – Vito’s Hockey Game at the Qplex 6:30pm – 9:30pm…

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Weekend Events . January 31 – February 2

By marketing / January 30, 2020

Friday, January 31 Saint John RV Show and Sale 10:00 am – 9:00 pm at TD Station Catapult Coffee Cupping, with Steve Higgs (registration required) 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Catapult […]

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Dance Fur Love SPCA Fundraiser

By Giv'er Saint John / January 22, 2020

Saturday February 22,2020 Bill McGuire Centre  Cash Bar  50/50   Silent Auction Happy Hour 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm with Haley McMillan Dance with SideKick 9pm Tickets $20 each

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30th Curl for Mental Health

By Giv'er Saint John / January 13, 2020

Brush off the rocks and join us in celebrating the 30th Curl for Mental Health! The event is being held on March 21st at Thistle St. Andrew’s Curling Club in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick, Saint John office. The day promises fun, food, prizes, silent auction, 50/50 draw, and of…

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9th Annual Free Community Christmas Dinner at the Golden Jubilee Hall Seniors’ Centre, Sussex

By Giv'er Saint John / December 20, 2019

The 9th Annual FREE Community Christmas dinner at 3:00 pm on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, 2019, at the Golden Jubilee Hall Seniors’ Centre, beside the 8th Hussars Sports Center,  located at 50 Perry Street in Sussex, New Brunswick. The event is open to anyone in the community. Food Donations can be dropped off at the Jubilee Hall on Tuesday December 24th, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Volunteers are also needed to help plan and cook the food on Christmas Day. If you would like to help or are willing to make food donations please contact Leda Kuin at 1-506-434-1116 or 1-506-433-1487, or email her at lkuin17@gmail.com.

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Uptown Saint John ‘Meter for Change’ Donation to Harbour Lights

By marketing / December 19, 2019

Uptown Saint John is happy to celebrate a donation of $483.50 to the Harbour Lights Campaign.  This money was collected from our ‘Meter For Change’ parking meter on Germain Street.  Thanks to […]

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FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides – Dec 7, 14, and 21

By marketing / December 5, 2019

Add to your holiday experience by a shopping day in our quaint and charming city centre.  There is nothing quite like the seasonal trimmings uptown – the lights, the shop windows and […]

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