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INVITATION

October 24, 2008

2008 Sports Wall of Fame Ceremony

MONCTON - The public is invited to attend the 2008 Wall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, November 1 at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m.

There will also be a gathering following the ceremony, in the main foyer of the Capitol Theatre, where you are invited to mingle with the inductees, as well as family, friends and past members of the Moncton Wall of Fame.

Should you plan to attend the Wall of Fame ceremony, please contact the City of Moncton’s Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Culture office for tickets at 853-3516 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, or stop by the office at Moncton City Hall, located at 655 Main Street (3^rd floor).

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Media Contact:

Jennifer Dallaire
Community Development Officer, Recreation

City of Moncton
506-389-5971
 

Invitation

Le 24 octobre 2008

Cérémonie d’intronisation au Mur de la renommée 2008

MONCTON – Le grand public est cordialement inviter à assister à la cérémonie d’intronisation au Mur de la renommée de 2008, qui aura lieu le samedi 1^er novembre au Théâtre Capitol à 19 h.

Après la cérémonie, il y aura une rencontre dans le foyer principal du Théâtre Capitol. Il sera alors possible d’échanger avec les intronisés ainsi que des membres de leur famille, des amis et des anciens intronisés du Mur de la renommée de Moncton.

Si vous prévoyez assister à la cérémonie d’intronisation, veuillez communiquer avec le service Loisirs, Parcs, Tourisme et Culture de la Ville de Moncton pour obtenir des billets en composant le 853-3516 entre 8 h et 16 h, du lundi au vendredi, ou au bureau, situé au 3^e étage de l’hôtel de ville, 655, rue Main.

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Information :

Jennifer Dallaire
Agente de développement communautaire, loisirs

Ville de Moncton
506-389-5971

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NEWS RELEASE

October 24, 2008

Moncton Art Studio Tours: November 1 - 2, 2008

Moncton – The City of Moncton is pleased to present the annual Art Studio Tours Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. For these two days, artists and galleries will open their doors to give the public a chance to “peek” into their studios, view their work, and learn about their artistic technique.

The Art Studio Tours are open to both amateur and professional artists and artisans. The tours aim to provide valuable exposure to local artists and raise the profile of arts in the community, all while allowing the public to learn more about local artists and the creation process.

“This yearly event provides the community with a rare opportunity to see first hand the fantastic work of local artists,” says Paulette Thériault, Moncton City councillor and chair of the Cultural Affairs and Heritage Committee. “It is our hope that events like this will introduce people to the dozens of galleries in Moncton offering a variety of exhibits, that are well worth visiting, not just on this occasion, but year-round.”

Participating Artists and Galleries:

Anne-Marie Sirois (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 140 Botsford Street (Studio 18)

Cecil D’s Studio 134, 134 Church Street

Charlaine Gauthier (Crown Plaza, Foyer), 1005 Main Street

Galerie Sans Nom (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 140 Botsford Street (Studio 16)

George Griffin, 492 Robinson Street

Georges Goguen, 35 Hedgewood Drive

Ginny (Virginia) Price, 183 Highfield Street

Gracia Hébert-Fawcett, 224 MacBeath Avenue

Heron Bay La Terrasse, 154 Church Street

Imago (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 140 Botsford Street (Studio 35)

Joan Gregory, 1542 Main Street

La Galerie Maurice Henri, 73 Highfield Street

Louisa Barton-Duguay (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 140 Botsford Street (Studio 4)

Moncton Art Society Gallery (Highfield Square), 1100 Main Street

Moncton Gallery (Moncton City Hall), 655 Main Street

Nicholas Frenette, 29 Morewood

Raymonde Fortin, 326 High Street

Sandstones Gallery (Blue Cross Centre), 644 Main Street

Sonia Blanchard, 287 Mountain Road

Studio Gauthier at the Creek, 107 Robinson Street

In addition to opening their doors, some participating galleries will also be offering unique and free programming to the public. Charlaine Gauthier’s studio at the Crowne Plaza, Heron Bay La Terrasse, and Sandstones Gallery are three tour stops that will put on an interactive art contest for those who will be taking in the Art Studio Tours.

“This concept is based on participating artist Charlaine Gauthier’s original idea to give the visiting public a hands-on artistic experience during the tour by creating a collective painting,” explains Councillor Thériault. “Those who help create this painting at Charlaine’s studio will have a chance to win the piece, which will be drawn at a later date at Moncton City Hall.”

While participants can follow this self-guided tour in the order of their choice, Heron Bay La Terrasse and Sandstones Gallery have offered to act as central or starting points for the tour. Staff will be on-hand at these locations to distribute Art Studio Tours brochures and offer art appreciation guidance to the public.

Information and tour maps are available at Moncton City Hall, 655 Main Street (open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and on the City’s website, moncton.ca (search words: studio tours).

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Contact:

Colette McLaughlin

Community Development Officer

City of Moncton

506-853-3587

Appendix: Map of the 2008 Art Studio Tours

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE

Le 24 octobre 2008

Tournée des studios de Moncton : les 1 et 2 novembre 2008

Moncton – La Ville de Moncton est fière de présenter sa Tournée annuelle des studios de Moncton les 1^er et 2 novembre 2008 (samedi et dimanche) de midi à 17 h. Pendant ces deux journées, des artistes et des galeries ouvriront leurs portes pour permettre au public de visiter leurs studios, de voir leurs œuvres et d’en apprendre davantage sur leur démarche artistique.

La Tournée des studios de Moncton est ouverte aux artistes et aux artisans amateurs et professionnels. Elle a pour but d’accroître la visibilité des artistes et de l’art au sein de la collectivité tout en permettant au grand public d’en apprendre davantage sur les artistes de la région et sur le processus de création artistique.

« Cet événement annuel offre à la collectivité une occasion rare d’admirer directement le travail fantastique d’artistes de la région, a déclaré Paulette Thériault, conseillère municipale de Moncton et présidente du Comité des affaires culturelles et patrimoniales. Nous espérons que des événements comme celui-ci permettront aux gens d’aller dans les douzaines de galeries de Moncton offrant une variété d’expositions qu’il vaut la peine de visiter, non seulement à cette occasion mais tout au long de l’année. »

Galeries et artistes participants :

Anne-Marie Sirois (Centre culturel Aberdeen), 140, rue Botsford (Studio 18)

Cecil D’s Studio 134, 134, rue Church

Charlaine Gauthier (foyer du Crown Plaza), 1005, rue Main

Galerie Sans Nom (Centre culturel Aberdeen), 140, rue Botsford (Studio 16)

George Griffin, 492, rue Robinson

Georges Goguen, 35, promenade Hedgewood

Ginny (Virginia) Price, 183, rue Highfield

Gracia Hébert-Fawcett, 224, avenue MacBeath

Heron Bay La Terrasse, 154, rue Church

Imago (Centre culturel Aberdeen), 140, rue Botsford (Studio 35)

Joan Gregory, 1542, rue Main

La Galerie Maurice Henri, 73, rue Highfield

Louisa Barton-Duguay (Centre culturel Aberdeen), 140, rue Botsford (Studio 4)

Galerie de la Société d’art de Moncton (Highfield Square), 1100, rue Main

Galerie Moncton (hôtel de ville de Moncton), 655, rue Main

Nicholas Frenette, 29, Morewood

Raymonde Fortin, 326, rue High

Sandstones Gallery (Centre Croix Bleue), 644, rue Main

Sonia Blanchard, 287, chemin Mountain

Studio Gauthier at the Creek, 107, rue Robinson

En plus d’ouvrir leurs portes, certaines galeries participantes offriront des programmes uniques et gratuits au public. Le studio Charlaine Gauthier à l’hôtel Crowne Plaza, la galerie Heron Bay La Terrasse et la galerie Sandstones sont quatre arrêts qui offrent un concours d’art interactif aux participants de la Tournée des studios d’art.

« On doit ce concept à une idée originale de l’artiste participante Charlaine Gauthier qui suggère de donner aux visiteurs l’occasion de participer à une expérience artistique en créant une peinture collective, a expliqué la conseillère Paulette Thériault. Ceux et celles qui aideront à créer cette peinture dans le studio de Charlaine courront la chance de gagner cette œuvre qui fera l’objet d’un tirage à une date ultérieure à l’hôtel de ville de Moncton. »

Les participants peuvent faire la tournée dans l’ordre de leur choix, mais la galerie Heron Bay La Terrasse et la galerie Sandstones ont offert de jouer le rôle de points centraux ou de points de départ de la tournée. Dans ces galeries, on vous remettra la brochure de la tournée et des conseils sur l’appréciation des œuvres.

Des renseignements et une carte de la tournée sont disponibles à l’hôtel de ville de Moncton, 655, rue Main (ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30) et sur le site Web moncton.ca (mots de recherche : tournée des studios).

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Renseignements

Colette McLaughlin

Agente de développement communautaire

Ville de Moncton

506-853-3587

Annexe : Carte de la Tournée des studios de Moncton 2008

Join us and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® on Thursday, October 16, 2008, 12 noon beginning at the Moncton City Hall. Registration begins at 11am. Please email amber@camcogroup.com to get involved.

For more information about Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® in Moncton, please visit http://www.camcogroup.com/ or the international organization www.walkamileinhershoes.org

The following story was Published Friday September 26th, 2008 in the Times Transcript

Sonya Steeves, from the Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships, helps Jason Melanson, president of Camco Construction, with the high-heeled shoes he will be wearing while he is Walking a Mile in Her Shoes on Oct. 16 at noon at Moncton City Hall. The coalition is asking men to walk to raise awareness of family and sexualized violence.

Ron Ward

Sonya Steeves, from the Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships, helps Jason Melanson, president of Camco Construction, with the high-heeled shoes he will be wearing while he is Walking a Mile in Her Shoes on Oct. 16 at noon at Moncton City Hall. The coalition is asking men to walk to raise awareness of family and sexualized violence. Participants will walk one mile through downtown Moncton in women’s high-heeled shoes, although any shoes will do. For more information about the walk, visit http://www.camcogroup.com/ or the beneficiary  www.coalitionagainstabuse.com

Participants will walk one mile through downtown Moncton in women’s high-heeled shoes, although any shoes will do. For more information about the walk, visit http://www.camcogroup.com/ 

How to Register

Individual

Register Online or call Amber at Camco Construction Ltd. at (506) 532-9165.  Registration fee is $15 per person.

Registered participants can pick up a copy of the Official Pledge Form at a participating business and begin collecting pledges from family, friends and co-workers.

Bring your pledge form and all money collected to the Moncton City Hall Lobby, 655 Main Street, on Thursday, October 16th between 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $100 (Adults) or $50 (Students) to qualify for the complimentary items and services.

Team

Teams may consist of 4 or more participants. Designate someone to be the Captain.

Team Captain can Register Online or call Amber at Camco Construction Ltd. at (506) 532-9165. Provide the name of your team and the number of walkers.  Registration fee is $15 per person.

Visit a participating business to pick up copies of the Official Pledge Form for every registered member on the team.

Each member is required to raise a minimum of $100 (Adults) or $50 (Students) to qualify for the complimentary items and services.

 
Slipper Incentive

Raise $1,000 (per person) or more and wear a pair of comfy slippers!

 
Be a VOLUNTEER!

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Camco Group Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®. An event this large  simply could not exist without the generous spirit and time of these amazing people. If you would like to add your name to the list of people who so graciously give their time and skills to assist us, please contact:  Amber at Camco Construction Ltd. at (506) 532-9165.

Become a SPONSOR

We are deeply grateful for the generosity, spirit and heart of this year’s sponsors.  These sponsors are committed to raising awareness in our community and breaking the silence of family violence.

If you would like to add your name to the list of businesses who support the Camco Group Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, please don’t hesitate to contact:  Amber at Camco Construction Ltd. at (506) 532-9165.

Make a DONATION 

There are a number of ways to make a donation to the Camco Group Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, and every donation makes a difference in raising awareness in our community and breaking the silence of family violence.

Online - Click Here
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

Mail - Mail to Camco Group, 2955 Route 132, Box 7, Scoudouc, NB  E4P 1B8.
Attention: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®. Please make cheques payable to: Camco Group Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®

Phone - If you experience any difficulties making a donation please call (506) 855-8525 or email info@rsmonlinepayments.ca

Donate to a Walk Participant - Not planning to walk the Walk? You can still contribute by making an online donation or support a Walk participant. Either way you are still supporting the Camco Group Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® fundraiser benefiting the work of the Coalition Against Abuse in Relationships.

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NEWS RELEASE

November 10, 2008

Indoor snowboarding in Moncton, New Brunswick

The first and only event of its kind in North America where a manmade snowboarding structure is built indoors! The Boardertech Hotshots Indoor Rail Jam will be held in Moncton, N.B. on Saturday, November 15, 2008 on a covered ice surface inside the Moncton Coliseum Complex.

Fifteen thousand pounds of scaffolding, over five tons of snow and three custom-made snowboard obstacles are all placed within the 8,000-person capacity of the Coliseum.

Competitors from across Canada and the United States are coming to Moncton to compete for a chance at $15,000 in cash and prizes. Some of the competitors confirmed are traveling from distances as far away as California, New Jersey, Vermont, Quebec and Newfoundland.

Schedule: 11:30a.m. – 1 p.m. - Competitors practice

1 p.m. – 6 p.m. - Qualifiers, semi-finals, finals

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Media:

Derek Martin

Event organizer

506-382-6273

506-866-4199 (cell)

info@hotshotsrailjam.com

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE

Le 10 novembre 2008

Planche à neige à l’intérieur à Moncton, Nouveau-BrunswickPour la première fois en Amérique du Nord, on construit à la main et à l’intérieur une structure pour la planche à neige! La compétition intérieure Boardertech Hotshots Indoor Rail Jam aura lieu à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le samedi 15 novembre sur une surface recouverte de glace au Complexe Colisée de Moncton.

Le Colisée de Moncton, qui compte 8000 places, contiendra 15 000 livres d’échafaudage, plus de cinq tonnes de neige et trois obstacles de planche à neige faits sur mesure.

Des néviplanchistes de tous les coins du Canada et des États-Unis viennent à Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick, pour compétitionner et courir la chance de remporter des prix d’une valeur de 15 000 $. Certains des compétiteurs ont confirmé qu’ils venaient d’aussi loin que la Californie, le New Jersey, le Vermont, le Québec et Terre-Neuve.

Horaire : 11 h 30 à 13 h 30 – Entraînement des concurrents

13 h à 16 h – Épreuves de qualification, demi-finale, finale

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Renseignements :

Derek Martin

Organisateur de l’événement

506-382-6273 (bureau)

506-866-4199 (cellulaire)

info@hotshotsrailjam.com

Due to Popular Demand An additional date has been scheduled for the workshop at the YWCA

Learning to Live in the Moment

“An amazing life requires living in the moment”

Learn to live life in a much richer and more meaningful way, and to truly be present-not only to ourselves, but to others as well. Only when we become conscious of how and what we say to ourselves can we truly be fully present.

Until you get the false expectations and the other negative chatter out of your head, you’ll never accomplish your goals.

Wednesday Oct 8th 6.30-8.30pm
Facilitated By Joanne Rolfe-Cogger
Pre registration is required
Call 855-4349
Fee $30.00

Pass this along to family, friends and coworkers!