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Jam sessions are held every Friday night from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge in Blackville. Admission is $2, and everyone is welcome.

May 10

There will be a yard and food sale at the Orange Hall in McNamee on Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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A retirement party for Roderick Price will be held at the Doaktown Curling Club on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

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The Runaways, featuring the Duplessie Brothers from Bouctouche, will be performing at Miramichi's Country Music Opry in Red Bank on Saturday at 8 p.m. Make sure to stop by and enjoy the fun. The Opry is located at 1720 Route 420 in Red Bank.

May 13

Every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., there is a jam session in the Nelson Community Hall. Bud McDonald and the Good Old Boys provide the entertainment. All are welcome to join in the musical fun.

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Ladies Auxiliary Bingo is held in the Doaktown Legion every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

May 14

Take part in the Wednesday night jam sessions at the Miramichi Country Music Opry. Sit back and listen to the music or join in by playing a musical instrument. The fun gets underway at 7:30 p.m.

May 15

Drop-in yoga classes will be held on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Doaktown Consolidated High School gymnasium. For more information, contact the instructor, Lyse Garron, at 367-3148.

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There is live entertainment at the Nine Pine Truck Stop in Blackville every Thursday evening from 8-10 p.m.

May 16-18

"Back to the River Festival" — the first annual Southwest Miramichi celebration welcoming back the salmon and the "sports" — takes place from May 16-18. The event will get underway with a country music showcase on May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Woodmen's Museum in Boiestown. On May 17 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., participate in the area's first-ever 100-kilometre craft, food and yard sale. Book your table now for $10 by contacting Winston Curtis in Blackville at 843-7757 or Betty Mutch 843-0089; in Boiestown contact Bernice Price at the Woodmen's Museum at 369-7214; in Doaktown, call Linda Gaston at the Atlantic Salmon Museum at 365-7787; and in Renous contact Bernie Colepaugh at 622-0398 or Connie Hambrook at 622-8062. Family barbecues will be held throughout the day at the Atlantic Salmon Museum, Doaktown Save Easy and the Woodmen's Museum. To wrap up the festivities, an outdoor gospel concert and family barbecue will take place at the Atlantic Salmon Museum on May 18 beginning at 4 p.m.

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Happy Birthday to Clell Gallon of Grey Rapids, who celebrates his special day on May 13 with best wishes from family and friends.

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Readers are always invited to share their news and events including community events, meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, reunions, and other special occasions. The deadline for information is Monday, at least one week prior to the event. There is no cost for this service, so please send me an e-mail at treasured-moments@hotmail.com or phone 365-0578 and leave a message.

Michele Gilks lives in Blissfield and has been a community columnist with the Miramichi Leader for over 10 years.