Winter is SNOW much fun! Family Fun! - Florenceville

2014
Winter is SNOW much fun!
Shiktehawk Walking/Hiking Trail
Discover the peacefulness and tranquility of this hidden gem for yourself as you
travel 2.2 km alongside the Shiktehawk Stream. The trail can be enjoyed year
round and is the perfect snowshoe hike for beginners, but challenging enough for
the intermediate hiker.
Snowshoeing
It’s not surprising that snowshoeing has been
gaining popularity in New Brunswick. It takes
Photo by C. Walker
minimal equipment, it’s easy for the whole family
to
learn and it delivers an incredible physical workout.
Whether you’re looking for an easy stroll through the woods or a challenge with
hills, NB has hundreds of trails and parks that are perfect for snowshoeing.
No matter how deep the snow, with snowshoes there’s nothing to stop you and
friends from getting out and enjoying the great outdoors.
**Our Recreation Department has several Youth and Adult Snowshoes available
for public use. Contact 392-6763 ext. 211 or email [email protected] to
learn more.
Snowmobiling
Go snowmobiling...Journey hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails with plenty of
places to pause and enjoy the great outdoors. Enjoy winter at its best!
Visit New Brunswick Federation Snowmobile Club www.nbfsc.com for last
minute trail conditions and events.
Skating
Family skates take place at the NCCC on Fridays at 6:45pm - 7:45pm and
Sundays at 2:15pm - 3:15pm. Check www.florencevillebristol.ca for cancellations.
Family Fun!
Family Fun Saturday, January 4. Jersey Theme Night at the Northern Carleton
Civic Centre. Wear your favorite jersey and show pride in your favourite team.
Public Skate Time 7-8pm. After the skate, you can watch an NHL
Game on the television in the lobby and enjoy a slice of Pizza &
Pop from Pug’s Canteen. Cost $5 (includes Public Skate). Enjoy
more skating during intermissions! Exercise, Food & Hockey all
rolled into one great evening of fun for the whole family.
New Year’s Eve Tapas!
Tuesday, December 31
2 Curtis Rd.
New Business in Town...A.C. Sharkey’s Pub & Grill
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily 8am except
Sunday at 10am.
Ring in the New Year with New Year’s Eve
Tapas!!! Your ticket gets you appetizers
throughout the evening, dancing and a
Champagne Toast! Only 100 tickets
available.
Info: 392-6675 or www.sharkeyspub.ca
Bisque & Biscotti
Bisque & Biscotti will be hosting a number of “Make &
Take” Workshops in January and February. See their
events at www.facebook.com/BisqueandBiscotti. Stop
in for the Latte of the Month. January (Chai Espresso)
February (Raspberry).
Friday February 14 - “He said beer. She said wine”
~ Four tasty bites each paired with a beer and a wine.
He said that would taste good with this beer. She said
that would go well with this wine. Advance tickets only.
$50 See Bisque & Biscotti for details and tickets.
Winter Camping Fun - Shiktehawk Bible Camp
Wintertainment - January 31 - February 2 (Ages 7-9) Cost: $70 (tax incl.)
Winterific - February 21-23 (Ages 10-12) Cost: $70 (tax incl.)
Both winter camps packed full of FUN! Prepare for the best weekend of your winter.
Sliding, skating, snow sculpting, camp fires in the lodge, group games, bouncy
castle, games room, music, fun bible lessons, toasty cabins, amazing food, friends &
more.
Info: 392-6556
[email protected] or visit www.campshiktehawk.com.
Florenceville-Bristol Curl For Cancer 2014
February 7 & 8
Florenceville Curling Club
Friday PM/Saturday All Day
Challenge your skills in the annual Curl for Cancer Tournament. Whether you are a
beginner or a pro, you are invited to enjoy a fun filled day of curling. Bring your
friends, your family, your co-workers or your neighbors and join the fight against
cancer. It will be a day of entertainment and prizes!
No registration fee...Your fundraising efforts will help support important programs and
services of the Canadian Cancer Society in New Brunswick. Deadline for registration
is January 27.
Contact Gary Dingee 246-6247, Betty Patterson 392-6925, Sandra Hillyer 392-6041,
Danny Guest 392-6339 or register online at www.cancer.ca/nb/curlforcancer
CVARTS presents...Fubuki Daiko
Friday, February 7
Carleton North High School - Theatre
Fubuki Daiko reinvents traditional Japanese drumming with their eclectic and
energetic performances that are part martial arts athleticism, part meditation and all
rhythm. For over 18 years, they have performed at festivals, concert halls and
schools across North America.
Info: www.cvarts.ca or visit www.fubuki.ca
Cost: Adult $20.00/Senior $18.00/ Student $10.00
Upcoming perfomances:
Friday, April 4 - Eleanor McCain
Saturday, April 19 - Ron Hynes
If you have a community event that you would like added to our calendar or website
contact: Florenceville-Bristol Tourism 392-6763 ext. 202 or [email protected]
8:00 pm
February 8; Riverside Park, Florenceville-Bristol
Theme “Olympics”
Site Opens at 10:00am
For a detailed schedule visit www.florencevillebristol.ca
Schedule of Events
Sponsor of our Giant Snow Carving (by local artist James Buxton)
“The Mayor’s Flippin’ Out!” Pancake Breakfast - 8am Community Hall (8696 Main St.)
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast. Watch our Mayor as he’ll be busy “Flippin’ the Flapjacks. All
money raised to be donated to a local charity.
Science East Travelling Exhibit- 10:00am Bristol Elementary School
New Travelling Exhibit, which consists of around 25 hands-on exhibits and puzzles to challenge
and amaze...a mini version of Science East!
Crazy Cardboard Classic- 12:00pm (Race Time)
Build a cardboard sled and race it down our hill. Registration form at www.florencevillebristol.ca
Snowmobile Show & Shine -12:00pm
Calling all snowmobile enthusiasts...come out and show off your winter toys at the 6th annual
snowmobile show and shine. All makes and models welcome!! Prizes!
Wacky Snow Games, Sliding & Skating - 12:00pm Camp Shiktehawk
Enjoy games, sliding and skating at Camp Shiktehawk then warm up in the heated lodge with a
cup of hot chocolate!
Adult Card Party - 1:00pm Community Hall (8696 Main St.)
Teams compete in 45’s and Cribbage. Lots of Prizes!
Adult Cardboard Classic Division - 2:00pm (Race Time)
Registration form available on-line
www.florencevillebristol.ca .
Adult Human Dogsled Race - 3:00pm
Teams of 6 compete to be “TOP DOGS!” Registration form online
www.florencevillebristol.ca .
L’ll Hills
.
(for Preschool Sliders)
All Day
Taffy on the Snow - 11:00am
Enjoy some old fashioned
taffy on the snow.
Hay Rides- 12:00pm
Winter Hayride Fun!
**ALL ACTIVITIES WEATHER PERMITTING**
Bean & Salad
Supper
4:00- 6:00pm
Heritage Week
February 10-17 The theme for Heritage Week 2014 will be New Brunswick Remembers: 1914-2014 in
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the
outbreak of Second World War. Heritage Week 2014 planning kits will be available in December. Those wishing
to order a kit may contact the department at 506-453-2324, or by email at [email protected].
Andrew & Laura McCain Library
Book Selection for Jan. is “The Americans are Coming” by Herb Curtis. The first in the ‘Brennan Trilogy’. Book
Club meets Jan. 23 at 7pm. For copies enquire at circulation desk.
Library Book Sale in the Gallery: January 23 - 25
Family Literacy Day will be celebrated at the library on Jan. 25. The idea is to have someone reading all day at
the library. Activities for all ages.
Valentine Tea will take place on Feb. 13 at 3pm. Enjoy a light snack and hear stories behind some the of best
love songs of all time. All are Welcome!
For information regarding these and all our activities please contact 392-5294
www1.gnb.ca/0003/library.asp?Code=HV
Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery
“League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”: Collaboration of multimedia works by artists
James Buxton, Paul Buxton, Philip Harrington, Michael McEwing, Roy Tibbits, and
Leland Wong-Daugherty. On Display from January 7- February 6.
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 16, 7-9 pm
“Take a Seat”: Participating Artists TBA
A one week exhibit and fundraising auction of artist modified chairs. Join us to ‘take a
seat’ and support Gallery programming! On display February 10 - 15
Auction & Gala evening: Saturday, February 15, 7pm
Transforming Earth: Women Potters of New Brunswick: Curated by Yolande Clark & Jaclyn Prosser.
Participating artists list TBA. On display February 20 - March 29
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 27, 7pm
Laura McCain Private Collection: Featuring art by prominent Atlantic Canadian artists. On display April 3-May 8
30th Anniversary (of the Gallery) Celebration Gala: Date TBA (b/w Apr 17 - May 1)
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: Saturday, April 5 (Annual Fundraiser)
A fun and suspenseful community evening of dinner parties to support Gallery programming!
New for 2014 - Yoga in the Gallery!: Look to our Facebook page or subscribe to our newsletter for more
information as we establish this program.
Info: 506-392-6769 www.mccainartgallery.com
Other Dates To Remember...
December 31 - January 1- Girls & Boys Mini Barrel - Carleton North High School
January 2-4 - Carleton North Potato Barrel Basketball Tournament - Carleton North High School
January 4– Last day for Christmas Tree Drop-off at the NCCC.
January 24-26 - Pee Wee C Hockey Tournament (NCCC)
January 30-February 2 - Atom A, Pee Wee A, Bantam A Hockey Tournament (NCCC)
February 8 - Initiation Hockey Tournament (NCCC)
February 14 - Valentines Day
February 14-16 - Midget A & C Hockey Tournament (NCCC)
February 15 - Flag Day (Show your colours & pride in this great nation!)
February 21-23 - Bantam C Hockey Tournament (NCCC)