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Multi-cultural Forum on the Unity of Mankind
co-ordinated by the Miramichi Baha'i Community

Where: Beaverbrook Kin Centre (former Town Hall on the Square)
When: June 18, 2008 (11am to 9pm)

The purpose of the Forum is to bring together individuals and groups drawn to the idea of "the unity of mankind" and who wish to express their perspectives on this theme as it applies to the Miramichi Community and the world today.

Pictures, posters, arts & crafts representing this theme will be displayed in the Hall during the day.

Videos, skits, drama, interactive computer sessions, music and dance relevant to the theme of "the unity of Mankind" are welcome and need to be scheduled into the evening's performances.

The perspectives of our Miramichi youth and the perspectives of our seniors is especially valued and encouraged for the Forum.

The Forum will be informal and open to the public FREE of charge. We hope people will come in, browse, share ideas with each other and help develop a spirit of unity within our community and, indeed, within the whole world.

There is no cost to any individual or group who wishes to take part in the Forum, other than their own time and labour involved in participating.

This is to be an "Idea Forum" and selling, raffling or requesting donations for any purpose is not to be conducted during the Forum.

Any individual or group wishing to participate in the Forum should contact Dan LaBerge by e-mail laberge.dan@gmail.com or June Scott at 627-1893 no later then May 16th.

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Miramichi Tourism Expo - It’s all here in your own backyard.

You don’t have to go away to get away! That’s the theme for the Miramichi Tourism Expo happening Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd at The Cove Eco Centre. Tourism operators from throughout the region will be showcasing their products and services for the upcoming summer season. Stop in and enjoy local entertainers, view tourism displays, enter the draws, sample tasty treats from local restaurants and enter the Tall Tales contest and win a cash prize!

The exhibits will be open to the public on Friday from 4pm – 9pm and on Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Admission is free.

The tourism expo is a great way to discover all the things to see and do right in your own backyard. It provides tourism operators from all over the Miramichi Region with an excellent opportunity to promote themselves locally and really get the community interested in tourism and excited about what we have to offer. Miramichier’s are our greatest tourism ambassadors – so we have to make sure they know what is available.

For more information call Janet Williams at The Cove Eco Centre at 773-9524 or visit the MRTA website at www.MiramichiRiverTourism.com

Dungarvon Whooper Wrap Party

First two shows sold out to rave reviews!

Dungarvon Whooper Wrap Party with the Heritage Players Sunday April 20th at the Eco-Centre

Tickets $20 at Eco-Centre,Books Inn,Bill’s Kwik Way
Seating at 1 p.m. (Visit Squarebriggs exhibit)
Play begins at 2
Desserts served at 2:45
Wrap up party at 4
Light fare and refreshments served during the wrap party
Free photo with you, the Dungarvon Whooper, and the entire cast. Then get it autographed.
Live music, reading and storytelling.
Bar open throughout!
It’s a whoop of a wrap!

Dungarvon Whooper play not showing again until the Irish festival in July.

Labels: arts, event, Miramichi

Chen Style Tai Chi Workshop
April 21-25, 2008
Presented by Dr. Bob Bacher
Chen Taiji International ♦ www.taichivacations.com
In celebration of “World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - www.worldtaichday.org
“Experience Tai Chi’s wonderful benefits for Health, Longevity, and Inner Peace!”

In this workshop you will learn:
‣Tai Chi Principles and Theory
‣Stillness Standing Meditation
‣Joint Loosening Exercises
‣Silk Reeling Power Training
‣Using Tai Chi to Heal & Prevent Injuries
‣Chen Style Tai Chi Form
‣Push Hands Partner Training
‣Tai Chi Principles in Daily Life
‣Special Relaxation Techniques
‣Tai Chi Spinal Stretch
‣Qigong Training

• Open to everyone regardless of age, physical ability, or previous Tai Chi training.
• Martial Artists, Dancers, Yoga enthusiasts, Healing Professionals, & Movement Therapists Welcome!
• Bring your friends, family, co-workers, and especially children!

When: April 21-25, 2008
Where: Douglastown Recreation Center – Classes: 12-2pm – 2-4pm – 7-9pm
Cost: $25.oo (this gives you the opportunity to attend all classes during the week)
Registration & Information: City Hall- Community Wellness & Recreation Department no later than April 18th.
(141 Henry St. Miramichi, NB. 623-2300 - 8.30am – 12 & 12.30pm – 4.30pm

Dr. Bob Bacher is a practicing Chiropractor with nearly 30 years clinical experience in the US, Europe, Asia, and Central America. He specializes in Chiropractic Spinal Care, Nutritional and Dietary Planning, Stress Management, and Holistic Lifestyle Counseling.

Dr. Bacher is a 20th generation lineage representative for Chen Style Tai Chi, fully trained in China by Grandmaster Wang Xi’an. He has nearly 40 years experience with Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation, and various Martial Arts and healing systems from around the world.

Dr. Bacher is the founder of Chen Taiji International, a worldwide organization dedicated to the preservation, advancement, and teaching of the original Chen Style Tai Chi. He travels internationally teaching Tai Chi to share the many health and healing benefits of this ancient “Internal” Martial Art for the body, mind, and spirit. He is the author of two books: Taiji Basic Training Manual and Tai Chi at Work. Also a Chen Style Tai Chi teaching set on DVD.

Visit Dr. Bacher’s Official Website at: http://taichivacations.com

Labels: event, wellness, workshop

Dr. Bacher is a 20th generation lineage representative for Chen Style Tai Chi, fully trained in China by Grandmaster Wang Xi’an. He has nearly 40 years experience with Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation, and various Martial Arts and healing systems from around the world.

Dr. Bacher is the founder of Chen Taiji International, a worldwide organization dedicated to the preservation, advancement, and teaching of the original Chen Style Tai Chi. He travels internationally teaching Tai Chi to share the many health and healing benefits of this ancient “Internal” Martial Art for the body, mind, and spirit. He is the author of two books: Taiji Basic Training Manual and Tai Chi at Work. Also a Chen Style Tai Chi teaching set on DVD.
Visit Dr. Bacher’s Official Website at: http://taichivacations.com

DIABETES EXPO
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Presented by
Canadian Diabetes Association and Clothesline 1-800-505-5525

Saturday
May 31, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rodd Miramichi River
1809 Water Street
Miramichi, NB

Enjoy this educational event for only $5.00
Register by calling
1-800-884-4232 ext#3
kassia.sweezey@diabetes.ca
or at the Miramichi Regional Diabetes Program 506-627-7500

One stop access to a full range of diabetes information, products, services and resources. Check out special guest speakers, trade show, and health care experts.

Labels: event, health, Miramichi

Days of wooden ships and iron men

An exhibit featuring the work of world-renowned model shipwright and master carver Robert Squarebriggs April 9th through April 20th at the Ecology Education Centre 21 Cove Road Miramichi.

Full and half-models of famed frigates, barques, clippers, cutters, brigs and warships that rode the rough seas throughout the 18th century are on display.

Exhibit open from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. until April 20th
The artist will be on deck from 2-4 p.m. every day except Monday, April 14th and Tuesday, April 15th.

$5 admission supports education programs at the Eco-Centre.
For more details call 773-9524.
Robert Squarebriggs is featured in “Ships in Scale” and “WoodCarving Illustrated.”

Labels: arts, event, Miramichi