Saturday September 12th, 2009
Farmer's Market
Sackville Farmer's Market every Saturday morning at the Bridge Street Cafe, 10 Bridge Street, Sackville, from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. During the summer there will be outdoor seating and vendors
The market features regional products, fresh produce, baked goods and much more! For additional information call Cathy at 536-4428.
21st Annual Tantramar Toys For Tots Motorcycle Run
The 21st Annual Tanramar Toys For Tots Motorcycle Run will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Since 1989, the Toy Run has generated over $175,000.00 in NEW toys and financial aid for families at Christmas including last year when the "Toy Run" a registered, non-profit charitable organization, raised over $15,000.00 and had 1000 people attending on 650 motorcycles.
The 2009 Toy Run is dedicated to MIKE WHEATON, long time participant and supporter of the Toy Run, who passed away earlier this year. Rest in Peace Mike! We miss you!
Motorcyclists are asked to meet between noon and 1:00 p.m. in the McDonalds Restaurant parking lot in Sackville, N. B. A free quarter pound burger will be generously provided by Danny Moore, owner/operator of McDonalds for each participant and bikers will "head out on the road" at 2:00 p.m. This year 10% of all cash donations will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Atlantic Canada.
Participants are asked to bring a NEW TOY or a cash donation and official tax receipts are available on site. Awards for Long Distance Rider, Oldest Biker, Oldest Bike, etc. will be given out after the bikes are parked at the Veteran's Memorial Civic Centre in Sackville. Toy Run hats, pins, t-shirts and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Motorcycle stunt team Hub City Stunters (formerly Production - X) will once again thrill the crowd outside of the Civic Centre.
At press time, the Toy Run Committee was busy putting last minute touches on the run, which will again feature a fund-raising concert with Matt Minglewood & Band. Opening for Matt is The Streamliners.
For additional informtion contact Mike at 506-379-6243 or 506-536-7006 or toyrun@nb.sympatico.ca
Matt Minglewood at the Civic Centre
In support of Tantramar Toys for Tots Matt Minglewood will be performing at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 182 Main Street, Sackville, Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 pm - 1:00 am. Doors open at 8:00 pm
Openig for Matt is the The Streamliners. For ticket information toyrun@sympatico.ca
Dennis Austin Reid Check Points
Dennis Austin Reid Check Points will be opening Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at the Struts Gallery & Fawcet Media Arts Centre at 8:00 pm. Show will run until Oct. 3, 2009
Tantramar Adult Learning Fall Term
Tantramar Adult Learning Center is beginning their fall term on Monday, September 14, 2009. Adult Upgrading in English, Mathematics, Social Studies and GED Preparation. There is no cost. For more information phone Cynthia Adams at 536-0245.
2009 Ecoarts Festival
2009 Ecoarts Festival taking place at Cape Jourimain on Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13, 2009. There will be Art Exhibits and Demonstrations. Cape Jouriman Nature Centre is on Route 16, Bayfield NB at the foot of the Confederation Bridge. For more information phone 506-538-2220 or visit their website at www.capejourimain.ca.
18th Century Hisotric Encampment
Step Back in Time - 18th Century Historic Encampment at Fort Beausejour Fort Cumberland - National Historic Site of Canada, on September 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2009. Come see Re-enactors in Period Costume, Camp Life, Military Drills, Blank Firing of Flintlock Muskets. For more information phone 506-364-5080, 1-888-773-8888 or visit our website at www.pc.gc.ca
LOOK: Twenty Years of the Friends of the Owens
From Saturday, September 12, 2009 to Sunday, October 11, 2009 a complete inventory of 100 artworks by 25 Canadian artists that have been purchased by The Friends of the Owens and the Canada Council for the Arts will be on display at Owens Art Gallery. The public is invited to come and recognize and applaud the vast and varied collection that has been made possible by the Firends of the Owens.