Capital Community

John Howard Society Furniture Registry

Have you ever heard of an official furniture registry? The John Howard Society of Fredericton is moving to a newly constructed building and they need your help furnishing their new offices!! They’ve set up a furniture registry at Covey Basics.  Your contribution will help the John Howard Society continue to help the most disadvantaged people in our community.

Fredericton High School Classes of 1988-1990 Summer Bash

Fredericton High School Classes of 1988-1990 Summer Bash! will be at the iRock on King Street Sunday, August 1st. Tickets are $10 at the door. Spouses and friends welcome. Email address is fhs20threunion.1990@gmail.com. Facebook Event is titled Fredericton High School Grads of 1988-1990 Summer Bash!

F.H.S. Class of 1970

The Fredericton High School Class of 1970 will be holding its 40th reunion this August at the Kingswood Lodge!  For complete details, go to www.frederictonhigh.nbed.nb.ca and click "Reunions".

Garbage & Recycling pick-up

There will be regular garbage & recycling pickup in Fredericton on New Brunswick Day.  Set out containers by 7AM.

Pizza Boys Racing Car Show Fundraiser

Thursday August 5th, the weekly Pizza Boys Racing Car Show put on by Greco Dundonald, will be donating all money raised to the Matt Swan Memorial Scholarship Fund—helping graduates pursue a career in Trades.  There will be 50/50 draws, a canteen with drinks and snacks, and lots of prizes!  The show is Thursday, behind the Queen St. Legion, from 7:00 to 9:00.

The World's Largest Garage Sale

The World’s Largest Garage Sale, will be Saturday, August 7th, at the Capital Exhibit Centre from 9-4pm. Ten by six foot spaces with tables are 24-dollars; free for charities and non-profits. Pick up your registration here at the station, 206 Rookwood Avenue, or call 455-7966.

Outdoor Feature in New Maryland

There will be an Outdoor movie at Victoria Hall Park in New Maryland, Tuesday August 17th at dusk.  The feature: Up.  Take a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn and beverages for sale.

The CPA Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout

August 20 & 21 at Carman Creek Golf Course, Lower St. Mary’s (adjacent to the Ramada).
Participants try to qualify for the finals by hitting golf balls into a circle surrounding the 150 yard pin. Each golfer who lands a ball within the circle qualifies for the semi-final round. In the final, the ten golfers have one shot each to hit a hole-in-one. Each golfer to sink a hole-in-one during the final round wins $1,000,000.
The One Million Dollar Hole-in-one Shootout is open to the public on Friday, August 20 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm and on Saturday, August 21 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The semi-finals begin at 5:00 pm on Saturday, followed by the final round.

"Dine with the Dragons"

“Dine with the Dragons” – 3 course meal and silent auction,  Saturday, August 28, 6:00p.m., at Saints John & Paul church hall in New Maryland. Twenty five dollars per person; proceeds to the McInnes Cooper Dragon Boat Festival.  For tickets, contact Francis Perry at 459-5071.

7th Annual Canadian Deaf/Blind Rubella Association Golf Tournament

The 7th annual Canadian Deaf/Blind Rubella Association golf tournament is Sunday, August 29, at Riverbend. 4-person scramble, hole-in-one prizes from Maritime Travel, a BBQ. Register with 30 dollars, plus 25 dollars in pledges at 452-1544.

13th Annual United Way Golf Tournament

The 13th Annual United Way Golf Tournament is being held at the Mactaquac Golf Course on Thursday September 9th at 1:00pm.  This Texas Scramble is open to individuals or foursomes.  Call the United Way office to register.

Scotiabank/AIDS Walk for Life

Walk, run or roll in the annual Scotiabank/ AIDS Walk For Life, Saturday, September 11 in Officers Square. Call AIDS New Brunswick or click aidsnb.com for more information.

Tim Horton's Mercury March

New Brunswick Signallers Association is holding a fundraiser called Tim Horton’s Mercury March, on Saturday, Sept 11th.  The goal is to raise money for schools in Afghanistan that allow girls to attend.  There are 10K walk/runs and Junior 2K walk/runs.  The event begins at 9am in the Oromocto Canadian tire/Sobey’s parking Lot.

McInnes Cooper Dragon Boat Festival

The Mc Innes Cooper Dragon Boat Festival is September 12th.  Come out as individuals or in a group! You’ll be helping two important causes; Kid-sport & NB Amateur Athletes.  For more information visit NB.com.

7th Annual Ross Drug Gold Tournament

The 7th Annual Ross Drug Golf Tournament, in Memory of Ron Green field will be at the Mactaquac Golf Club on Sept.  22nd. 1pm Shotgun Start.  The tournament will be a Texas Scramble format.  You may register as an individual & be placed on a team, or register as a team.  Each $125.00 entry fee includes a registration goody bag, green fees, a power cart and a post tournament banquet.  Advance registration by Aug. 31rst.  For more information drop into a Ross Drug location.

5th Annual Walter Gretzky CNIB Golf Classic

The 5th Annual Walter Gretzky CNIB Golf Classic at Kingswood will be September 30th. Shot Gun Starts at 1pm. Call the CNIB for more infotmation.

UNB's 225th Anniversary & Homecoming

UNB Homecoming 2010  Sept.30-Oct.3rd !  Celebrate UNB’s TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIFTH anniversary. Lobster boil,  beer gardens, golf , class reunions , CHSR’S 50th , V-Reds beer garden, rock climbing , womens 100th anniversary dance..and more.  Register at Alumni.unb.ca.

CIBC Run for the Cure

On Sunday October 3rd the grounds of government house will be transformed into a sea of pink.  Fundraising for the Canadian Brest Cancer CIBC Run for the Cure is underway now.  Help to make Brest Cancer a thing of the past.  Give if you can.  Text “run” to 30-3-3-3 to donate 10 dollars to the Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation Atlantic region or visit runforthecure.com.