What’s Happening in Metro Moncton ?

Baladi Fitness offers fun and high energy group fitness classes in Bellyfit, Belly Dancing, and Zumba starting June 1 at 8 p.m. - Monday thru Thursday at Wedgewood Hall. Also ask about our Crossfit classes. All fitness levels welcome. Call Jeanette at 961-4340 or visit baladifitness.com for more information.

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A warm invitation is extended to the community of Riverview, students, fellow teachers and friends of this year’s group of school staff retirees; Bernie Donelle - Claude D.Taylor & Frank L.Bowser, Barb deNiverville - Frank L.Bowser, Lise Marquis - West Riverview, Clifford Steeves - Riverview High School, Wanda Jessulat - Riverview High School, Jane Sunderland - Riverview High School, Susan Srivastava - Riverview Middle School, Suzanne Lee-Lunney - Riverview Middle School, Dawn Chase - Riverview Middle School, Dorice LeBlanc - Riverview Middle School, Dorothy Driscoll - Gunningsville, Sharon Major - Lower Coverdale.

Please join us in celebration of their many years of dedication and service at the Riverview Community Retirement Reception to be held in their honor. Date: Thursday evening, June 11. Time: Reception held between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., presentations to occur at 6:10 p.m. Place: Riverview High School Cafeteria

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The Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program will be having a meet and greet on June 13 at the Moncton Market starting at 8 a.m. and also at the Market on Bridge St in Sackville from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Owners will be there with their greyhounds to answer your questions and tell you why our Adoption Program is one of a kind. For one thing it offers a unique Training Program given by a Certified Canine Behaviour Therapist/Trainer who will also give you continued support after adopting if needed at any time. For more info contact Deb at 506-384-0000 or visit our website at www.greyhoundadoption.ca

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The YWCA of Moncton is looking for local Gardens to feature in its Greater Moncton Garden Tour to be held July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do you know of anyone willing to open their garden to us? Deadline for nominations is June 26, 2009. The Garden Tour is a major fundraising event for the YWCA of Moncton. Featured will be Moncton’s finest gardens. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the event. Proceeds from this fund-raiser will support the work of the YWCA Women’s Resource Centre. For more information call the YWCA at 855-4349.

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Sport Academy NB invites children aged 5-10 to participate in its new “LEARN to BIKE” Program on WEDNESDAYS June 3,10, 17 and 24 between 6:15 and 7:15 (ages 5-7) and between 7:20 and 8:20 (ages 8-10) at the ‘Le Mascaret’ middle school (50, promenade Léopold F. Belliveau, Moncton). This program will allow children to learn to bike safely on trail and cycling lanes, learn road safety, develop the technical abilities required for fun and safe biking, including cycling balance, coordination and skills. Every participant will receive a participation prize. To register online, go on the Sport Academy website www.asanb.caand click on Register link below the LEARN to BIKE picture). This program is limited to 25 participants. For more information, contact Sport Academy NB at 386-1023 or email info@asanb.ca.

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The YWCA Moncton’s annual Women of Distinction Awards and Fundraising Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 11, at la Teraz from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $35. These awards will recognize women who through their own initiative, ability and effort have made an exemplary contribution to the community and their own field of interest. This extraordinary evening will feature a delicious dinner, door prizes, and a chance to meet and greet the six recipients of the Women of Distinction Awards. For more information contact the YWCA of Moncton, or visit our website: www.ywcamoncton.com. (506) 855-4349

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Moncton and Magic 104 present mentalist, hypnotist, illusionist, magician and entertainer Danny Zzzz Live! on Saturday June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre. General admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Tickets are available from the following locations: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Road, Riverview (cash only), Jean Coutu 438 Coverdale Road, Riverview, Ford’s Apothecary 544 St.George Blvd, Moncton Big Brothers Big Sisters office 20 Brandon St., and online at www.RiverviewArtsCentre.ca

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Gospel Music Fest Association presents the Lumber River Quartet concert at Atlantic Baptist University, Moncton Saturday June 13 at 7 p.m. opening group: Golden Harmony tickets $12.00 advance $15.00 at door. A portion of proceeds to Atlantic Baptist University. Tickets outlet: LaBonne Nouvelle, Elsie`s Flower Shop( Salisbury) Honey N Spice (Petitcodiac)-more info 387-8142

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The Moncton Public Library will host a number of book clubs and art displays throughout the month of June. For more information or to register, call 869-6000, or visit the library at 644 Main Street during open hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As of June 15th, the summer open hours will be Tuesday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Greater Moncton Museum Society cordially invites you to attend its 8th Annual General Meeting on Thursday June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Moncton Museum, 20 Mountain Road Moncton, N.B. Geoffrey G. Bell, expert from the Canadian Antiques Roadshow, and Past President of the Canadian Numismatic Association will be giving a presentation entitled, “The Moncton You Didn’t Know.” Mr. Bell’s presentation is sure to be interesting and full of surprises. Who knows, what other secrets will be revealed about our fair city! Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

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The MetroTones are heading ‘Down Memory Lane’ as they hold their 8th Annual Charity Concert at the Moncton Wesleyan Celebration Centre on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. The event is in support of Hospice Greater Moncton and The Cavalier Riding Club. Tickets are $10 plus a non-perishable food item(s).

Food items will be donated to the Food Depot Alimentaire. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Read’s Newsstand & Cafe or Morning Glory Gifts in Riverview, Rae Fraser’s Highfield Square, Irving Mainway St. George Blvd., Jean Coutu 1789 Mtn. Rd. in Moncton or from any of the chorus members. For more information, see our website at www.metrotones.org or call Bob at 874-2469.

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A yard sale, sponsored by thew UCW, will be held at Mountain View United Church, corner of MacBeath and Connaught Ave on Friday, June 12 at 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be loads of bargains for everyone!

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A Ham and Salad Take-Out is being offered by St. James Anglican Church, 101 Fairview Drive, Moncton on Friday, June 12. The Take-Out will include sliced ham, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, roll & dessert. Price is $8.00 each. Pick-up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delivery is available. For more information or to place an order, please call 3282-7725 or 389-2370.

Jana Miller, soprano and Pierre-André Doucet, pianist will give a recital at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at the Salle Neil-Michaud (Department of Music, Université de Moncton). The recital will include vocal works by Händel, Canteloube, Rachmaninov and Bolcom, a series of folk songs, as well as solo piano repertoire by Scarlatti and Rzewski. Entrance is free; however, donations are accepted.

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Author Carla Gunn will read from her debut novel, Amphibian, on June 18 as part of the Attic Owl Reading Series. The event will take place at La Teraz on 154 Church Street. The event begins at 8 p.m. and admission is free. Visit www.chbooks.com for more details.

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The third annual Moncton Highland Games will take place on June 20 and 21 at MacNaughton High School, located at 999 St. George Boulevard. This year’s line-up will give spectators a chance to see highland dancing, sheep dog demonstrations, piping and drumming competitions, salmon fly-casting, plus Moncton plays host to the Canadian National Scottish Heavy Events. Ten of Canada’s best Heavy Events competitors will vie for the Canadian Champion title by competing in the spectacular caber toss, putting the weight, the shot for height and for distance, and the traditional Scottish hammer throw. For more information, visit www.nbscots.com/monctonhighlandgames/ or call 382-5150.

Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada invite you to a Meet & Greet at the Moncton Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20th from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Join us at 120 Westmorland Street and meet beautiful retired racing Greyhounds and their knowledgable owners. Is a Greyhound the right dog for you? Come by, ask questions and find out! Contact (506) 869-8884 or visit www.gpac.ca. Bred to Run, Born to Love!

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On June 21st, many South-Eastern New Brunswick communities will celebrate the Fête de la Musique with free concerts and musical picnics. Scheduled to play are close to 30 musical acts, with a total of 150 musicians, spread out over a dozen stages with styles ranging from classical to rock and jazz to traditional Acadian music, from 9 a.m. until 2 a.m. in Moncton, Dieppe, Memramcook, Shediac and Bouctouche. Among the participating artists at this year’s event are singer-songwriters Daniel Goguen, Lisa LeBlanc, Maxime McGraw, Julie Aubé and Jason LeBlanc pianist Nicole Forest, bands Something Delicious, Altered Roots, Moncton Mingus Band, Scandium, Nord-Sud and Xéno, as well as traditional music with Nathasha Richard, Eric Haché and Mario Lebreton. The percussion class from the Metro Moncton School of Music will perform, in addition to the Université de Moncton’s Music preparatory school. All concerts will be performed for free in Moncton (Robinson Court, Clémentine Café Déli, St-James’ Gate, The Moncton Alehouse, Empress, Navigator’s Pub, Aberdeen Park, Laundromat, The Old Triangle, Laundromat, The Old Triangle), in Dieppe (Place 1604), in Memramcook (Monument Lefebvre), in Shediac (Market Place) and Bouctouche (Pays de la Sagouine). For the complete program, please visit www.fetedelamusiquenb.ca.

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Multi-talented songstress Sarah Slean will perform an intimate solo show, including songs from her 2009 JUNO Award nominated album The Baroness, at The Empress Theatre in Moncton on Thursday, June 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show (including tax) and are available at The Capitol Theatre box office, by phone at 856-4379 (1-800-567-1922) and online at www.sonicconcerts.com. Major credit cards are accepted and services charges apply. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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Please join us at our annual walk for Muscular Dystrophy. It will be held on June 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Centennial Park Duck Pond. Following the walk, there will be a BBQ as well as entertainment for kids and local band “BIG MONEY’ will perform throughout the event. We invite individuals, family and friends and corporate participation to come and celebrate while we continue to strive to “make muscles move” For pledge sheets or more information, please contact Nancy O’Brian at 372-1110.

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Swine Flu, Super Bugs, Don’t Fear! Be Informed! Build a better immune system naturally. Monday, July 6, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moncton Lions Community Centre on 473 St. George Street. No admission.

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Building upon its success with Canadian actor, singer, philanthropist, Tom Jackson, who brought his new project called “Swinging for Supper” to Moncton last year, Mobile One is planning its 2nd annual Charity Golf fundraising event on July 7. The first 60 golfers and their guests will receive a special VIP Invitation for “An intimate evening with Tom Jackson, in an event being held July 6 at the Moncton Coliseum. The golf tournament takes place July 7 at 1 p.m. at the Moncton Golf & Country Club. For more information on how you can participate either as a golfer or as a corporate sponsor in the “Swinging for Supper” Project, please call Edgar Allain at 866-3649 or Mobile One at 850-2564.

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Studio 7 Hundred offers Friday Jazz every Friday Night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. After bands there is a live DJ to dance your night away. June 12 - Jazz Generation, June 19 - Clinton & Friends, June 26 - Jazz Generation. Saturday in the Lower Level (OLD COSMO BASEMENT) we have live entertainment from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cover is $2.75. June 13 - Angry Candy, June 20 - Heksenketel, June 27 - Old School. Saturday night is LADIES NIGHT! We offer Happy Hour until midnight and it’s also martini night ALL NIGHT LONG!. And to seal the deal… NO COVER CHARGE for the LADIES!

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Every Thursday is the Kramer’s Unplugged with Alex Madsen. Bring your guitar and play a tune!! At Kramers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kramer’s @ Night, every Friday & Saturday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.: June 12 - Rick & Brendan, June 13 - The Jet Set, June 19 - TBA, June 20 - Carey Beck, June 26 - Mike Roy, June 27 - Rick & Brendan. Sunday’s at Kramer’s we feature the HOT NUTS! Come enjoy the musical stylings of Danny Roy & J-Byrd every Sunday from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre presents “Let’s Twist Again” until August 30. The year is 1966 and the game of Twister is a global sensation. In Moncton, rival competitors clash in the ultimate showdown for Twister supremacy. Fans gather to witness the event of the century but some would rather see the game put back in it’s box for good. When the spinner stops and the foot drops, who will fall? Who will rise to victory? And who will find something even greater? Come find out and you’ll be twisting along to the top jukebox hits of the ’50’s and ’60’s. For more information, visit www.mcsweeneytheatreco.com/

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Sky’s the Limit “¦ or is it? Empowerment and Esteem Summer Camp for girls ages 8-14 will take place at Club Beausejour in Moncton from June 29-July 3 and July 6 to July 31. The camp will allow girls to develop their creative side through art, dance, body movement, yoga, drama and storytelling. For more information on registration, phone:506-384-2893 or e-mail skysthelimitorisit@hotmail.com

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NB Sport Academy Brings Breakdance, Gymnastics and Kids Yoga to Summer Camps! For its 3rd edition, NB Sport Academy summer camps will bring new and exciting activities to 5-12 year olds. This year, Terry Du, break dance teacher and 2008 winner of the Amateur Atlantic Dance Competition, Lise Bourgeois, kids yoga teacher and gymnast Caroline Bertrand, member of 2007 gymnastic Canada Games Team will share their expertise with the young campers. These fun activities will be offered in addition of ‘classic’ sports such as mini-volley, badminton, track and field, soccer and basketball. NB Sport Academy Summer Camps will be held at the “Le Mascaret” middle school (50, Léopold Belliveau Dr., Moncton ) between July 6 and 30, 2009. Registration can be done online at the Sport Academy website (http://www.asanb.ca) or by filling out the registration form available for download. For more information, please call (506)386-1023 or email info@asanb.ca

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Everyone be sure to mark September 3, 2009 on their calendars as this is the date of the 5th Annual Riverview Minor Hockey Club/Scotiabank Golf Tournament. The fun will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Moncton Golf and Country Club. This is a huge fundraiser for the Club with funds raised being used towards a much needed new ice surface for our community. We need your continued support and participation to ensure this event continues to be a success. For more information and to register visit our website at www.riverviewminorhockeyclub.com or call Bill Wiseman at 386-2206. The organizing committee is also working hard to ensure there are lots of prizes, auction items and plenty of fun for all. Anyone interested in donating items for either the live or silent auction please contact Jennifer at 389-9996.

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