What a Weird Week Fri June 28, 2024: The Weird News of the Week featuring weird thing on Mars! Weird thing in Sky! and Ugliest Dog!!

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Canada Day Activity Links #Moncton and Many More Places!! #2024 #July1st #CanadaDay



MONCTON INFO
*More Event Info on City website https://www.experiencemoncton.ca/article/2024-whoa-canada-celebrations or city Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton/
 Kids Play Zone July 1st from 12p-8p at Riverfront Park is gonna be poppin off, baby!*
They'll have Bouncy Castles/ Food Trucks/ Fun Stuff my dudes.
- Noon until 4:30p is family-friendly entertainment on-stage at the park... Opening Prayer by Joan Milliea, demo by Mad Science, entertainment from Féeli Tout, and magic from Rémi Boudreau.
- Noon until 10p food trucks/ good eats vendors!
Artisan Village
- 12p until 10p the Artisan Village happens on Downing Street. 
Main Stage Music from 5p to 10p on the big stage at Riverfront Park Parking Lot will feature Eagle Feather, The Divorcees, Caroline Savoie, and Big Wreck 
FIREWORKS start at 10p... in the sky
*NOTE: at publishing time we have no info on a rain location, but LAST YEAR they said "In the event of heavy rains, the July 1 Celebrations (with the exception of fireworks) will take place at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena Complex." Check the Moncton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoncton.villedemoncton
Street Closures from 6a until 11:59p on July 1...
- Eastbound lanes of Assomption Blvd closed between Foundry Street and Mechanic Street (intersections will be open)
- Westbound lanes of Assomption Blvd closed between Main Street and Westmorland Street.
- Downing Street closed between Sommet Lane to Assomption Boulevard.

Moncton Parking
Pro tip: Watch for the Yellow Parking Signs that look like a softball. If you're not quite sure about where to park downtown in Moncton here's some info http://downtownmoncton.com/downtown-parking/

DIEPPE DETAILS
Canada Day Fun is happening at Dieppe’s PLACE 1604 (243 Gauvin Rd) on July 1st starting at 10am. 
2024 Canada Day  programming:
- 10a to 3:45p is the Canada Day carnival
- 4p is a performance by Art Richard
- 6:30p will feature La Patente and Plywood Joe.
- 10p Fireworks! (at Riverfront Park in Moncton)
*Note: if bad weather is a factor see HERE. Also, Dieppe's Facebook is HERE.
Also note: Admission is free.

RIVERVIEW
See https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/sunfest

Bouctouche see FACEBOOK.

Cap-Acadie (formerly Beaubassin East) (including Saint-André, Grand-Barachois, Haute-Aboujagane and Cormier Village) at publishing time there's nothing on their WEBSITE.

 CAP PELE
at time of posting, no info. In the past there was Family Fun at Aboiteau Beach. Also part of Cap Acadie. See Website HERE.

COCAGNE (now Communauté rurale de Beausoleil) at publishing time there's nothing on their FACEBOOK

DORCHESTER no info at time of blogging. Try HERE.

FUNDY PARK (Alma) see national parks website! Also maybe try the Fundy Guild FACEBOOK.

HILLSBOROUGH (now Fundy Albert) has Canada Day events listed here https://fundyalbert.ca/events/  and fireworks happening at Kiwanis Ball field at 10p.

HOPEWELL CAPE
Nothing listed at time of posting, but often there are events at Albert County Museum (and the museum has a dinosaur now!) website HERE and FACEBOOK.
 
Hopewell Rocks no info at time of blogging, but check the NB Parks FACEBOOK and check The Hopewell Rocks FACEBOOK.

MEMRAMCOOK See HERE and  see FACEBOOK.

PETITCODIAC (Now The Community of Three Rivers) ...
See HERE and here's a map if you need it for Memorial Park on Main Street, Petitcodiac. Here are some more links... Petitcodiac Arena...  Village website and unofficial FACEBOOK.

Port Elgin is now Strait Shores ... their website is https://www.strait-shores.ca/ ... Here's Port Elgin on a map... and the Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089572823622

Rexton/FiveRivers see website HERE and FACEBOOK.

RICHIBUCTO is now BEAURIVAGE see https://beaurivage.org/ or their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villedebeaurivage  

Riverside-Albert is now Fundy/Albert ... see https://fundyalbert.ca/ and their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/villageoffundyalbert

Saint-Antoine is now Champdoré... Check HERE and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/champdorenb

SALISBURY ... links ... Town website and FACEBOOK.

SHEDIAC try their events page HERE or see their FACEBOOK.
Sussex links ... 8th Hussars Sports Centre. Also, see HERE and FACEBOOK
 
Amherst, Nova Scotia ... see their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amherstrecreation

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Thanks for Supporting Crossroads for Women! #Spinathon #Still TimeToDonate!

The final tally is in and last weekend's Spinathon raised $24,026.25 for Crossroads for Women!!

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Sparkfest 2024 is today (Thurs June 27) #BGCMoncton #FamilyFun #MAGMA #Music #Art

Today (Thursday June 27th) is Sparkfest 2024! 
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Blue Green Algae: *INFO on OUR DRINKING WATER.Also Ponds closed to recreation at Irishtown Park, Centennial Park, Jones Lake.

Yesterday's (June 24) Times Transcript has a story about our Moncton water supply and what they're planning to keep us safe from blue green algae...
Highlights:
- the two reservoirs Moncton uses are Turtle Creek and Tower Road. The article says they have enough water to last a pretty substantial drought (11 months or something without rain!) (still, please conserve water)
- blue green algae was previously found at the Tower Road reservoir but we have a system to handle the problem.
- new improvements are coming to safen up water treatment even more in case of more blue green algae.
- article by Al Cochrane here https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/water-supply-is-strong-but-needs-protection-from-blue-green-algae-city
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City of Moncton Block Parties 2024: Free Family Fun with YMCA Moncton

All Summer, on Tuesdays and some bonus Thursdays, the City of Moncton and YMCA Moncton are putting on block parties at different parks around town!
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ICYMI, area actor's show has been renewed for another season on Crave

Yesterday's Times Transcript has a story about actor Jason Daley... he was born in Miramichi/ went to school at Mount A, and he stars on a Crave TV comedy called The Trades. It's about workers at an oil refinery. 
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What a Weird Week June 21st edition: Weird Summer Begins!

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Summer Links 2024: CITY POOLS/ Weather Warnings/ Heat Warnings/ Keeping Cool/ Sportsfield Conditions/ Pools/ Beaches/ More Info

June 21 note from City of Moncton:
"The City’s two outdoor pools open for the season on Saturday, June 22. Centennial Park Pool and East End Pool will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with lap swims from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Centennial Park and Tuesday and Thursday at the East End Pool. There is a daily entry fee for the outdoor pools. Season passes are also available. There are two ways to pay your entry fee or purchase a pool pass this summer:  At the pools using debit or credit... and With cash, credit, or debit at either YMCA location in Moncton.
*While the majority of City-owned splashpads are now open for the season, a small number still require maintenance before they open. To find an open splashpad near you, visit our Recreation Fun Map. (see below) Splashpads are free and are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m."
More at https://www.moncton.ca/pools
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It's Too Hot for School #HeatDome #EarlyDismissals

Icymi, it's hot. 

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Graduations and Proms 2024

Thanks to the crew at Anglo East for reaching out with this info!

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What a Weird Week: Ten Weird Things that were in the news this week. Fri June 14, 2024 #Weirdnews #oddstories #SkateboardingCat #Hoodwinkers?

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Tackle Hunger Saturday at the Moncton Mustangs Game (Rocky Stone Field June 15 at 5p)

Tackle Hunger is a Food Drive happening this weekend at the Moncton Mustangs game.
On Saturday (June 15th) you can bring a non-perishable food donation to the Mustangs' semi-final game against Saint John. Game time is 5:00p at Rocky Stone Field in Moncton.
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Father's Day Show and Shine 2024 from Ford Motor Club is Sunday, June 16th

Thanks to Bev for letting us know about this!

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What a Weird Week: Catching you up on this week's weird news stories. Fri June 7th: The Goldfish Mystery

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*UPDATE: positions have been filled!! Field of Dreams Moncton: Give a lil time/ make world better place!

*Update! Thanks for your overwhelming support! They have filled their volunteer positions!! End Update*

We got this terrific write-up from our friends at Moncton's Field of Dreams:

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National Donut (or Doughnut) Day 2024! It's time for you to attain donut greatness!!

National Doughnut Day began as a salute to Salvation Army volunteers who delivered donuts to our troops during World War One. It has become a day to enjoy delicious donuts from your favorite donut shop, but if you can spare a couple bucks please keep in mind our friends at the Salvation Army!!
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Bear Watch 2024: Be Vigilant. Never Give them High Fives.

We've said it before, this time of year belongs to the bears. Our parks, yards, even our front steps belong to the bears. 
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Be a Pancake Hero on Saturday (June 8th) at Riverview Lions Club

Eating Pancakes... er... I mean, Charity Work! It aint easy. But YOU CAN DO IT! #hero
- What: pancake breakfast.
- Where: Riverview Lions Club 701 Coverdale Rd.
- When: Saturday 8 June from 8a to 11a.
- More: cost is 10 bucks or 30 for the family deal... you get pancakes, sausage, eggs, beans, toast, coffee/ tea/ juice. 
- in support of Riley's Legacy Cat Rescue. Learn more: HERE.

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Book Sale and more on Caturday (June 8th) to help Carma Cat Rescue

Thanks for letting us know Penny!
"Could you let people know about our CARMA BOOK SALE, BAKE SALE & CAT FOOD DRIVE! 
SATURDAY JUNE 8 FROM 8 AM-1 PM @ Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum & Meeting House- 3143 Mountain Road (link)
*Lots of Yummy homemade baked goods! *All genres of books! INCLUDING COMICS, KIDS BOOKS AND FRENCH BOOKS 
*Cat food and supplies drive! Anything helps from cat food, cat litter, toys, to treats! 
**WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING SURF, TURF & SLURP TICKETS** 
***WE WILL ACCEPT, CASH, DEBIT AND CREDIT*** 
100% of the proceeds going CARMA to assist in helping the cats in care as well as our TNR program!"
 
Scotty note: They have a Trap, Neuter, Release program or as they describe it, "Fixing Feral Felines". 
For more info on Carma see their website and Facebook
 

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The World Series of Monster Trucks happens SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! (July 14th) at Petty Raceway

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Ice2Run (I Care Enough to Run) 80's-themed fun run/walk happens Sat June 8th

What:
Ice2Run (I Care Enough to Run) is an 80's themed fun-run or walk. 
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Scotty and Tony Radio Show Contact Links

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RHS Royal Road for Kids Super Fun Fundraiser is Thurs June 6th from 1:30 to 3:30p at Casely Park in Riverview.

Royal Road for Kids is a fun carnival for kids and families that raises money for charity, organized by kids at RHS. This year's Royal Road for kids happens on Thurs. June 6th from 1:30p to 3:30p at Caseley Park in Riverview. This year the crew at RHS are raising money for Harvest House.
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Planet Parade June 3, 2024: Earth is still my favorite.

- It's not every Monday that six planets line up for you, but that's whassup. 
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