After a relentless reminder of what winter can be like, we're about to

enjoy the last weekend of March. Yeehah...Call us April Fools..

The Galleris.

Lots of pictures of the rally at the Legislature on Thursday to

protest the government's decision to abolish Early French Immersion,

some smiling faces, a puppy in charge, and more.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

The Weekend Calendar

A very full end of March calendar including the annual Red Cross

Dinner and Auction tonight, the NBCC Goblet Grab, the weekend

showcase of UNB's grad students and The Entertainment tonight @

Gordie's Pub.

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-28&c=1

The UNB research showcase continues Saturday, it's Sugar Bush weekend

@ King's Landing, there are church suppers, singles dances, the city

takes part in Earth Hour, and Cathy Hutch launches her new CD @

Musiplex...

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-29&c=1

Choral Fest on Sunday features the massed choirs, there's an Acoustic

Scrum to support UNB Rugby, the Sunday flea market, curling, and

more...

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-30&c=1

The Contest Winner

Robjack wins the Cathy Hutch CD AND a pair of tickets to her CD

release concert on Saturday night at Musiplex. Thanks for

particpating in our auction poll. We appreciate all of the feedback.

So have a great weekend - and when you see us out and about with our

cameras - don't forget to Say Cheese!

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

We don't usually cover news - but the we had to check out the smoking

crater that remains following the apparent explosion and fire on

Scully Street near the city's downtown for the photo galleries.

You'll also find photos of a cute critter, signs of spring and winter

(it's that time of year, isn't it?), and the rest of our visit to the

SPCA.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

In the calendar today, a piano recital, information session for

charitable organizations, free skating, radio bingo and much more:

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-26&c=1

Low turnout for our poll about auctions...and we really do need your

help. We'll even add a couple of tickets to the prize...please check

it out and let us know what you think.

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/showthread.php?t=166

Thanks for participating. It's of great assistance to us.

Cheers,
George
justFRED.ca

Today is the last day of winter 2007-2008 and tomorrow, therefore, is

the first day of Spring. But according to the weather forecast, today

will be clear and bright while tonight: more snow.

Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.

In the galleries today, more construction at your new Northside

Canadian Tire Store, follow us on our trek around town, visit an

office where you have to get your hands dirty, and more.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

Lots in the calendar today, including the day-long multicultural

festival @ The Market, the city's recreation master plan open house,

the Trail's Annual Meeting at O'Dell park, and more.

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-19&c=1

And if you haven't entered the AC/DC tribute band Dirty Deeds free

ticket contest, this is your last chance.

http://justfred.ca/contests.php

And the final word apparently goes to...Old Man Winter. Go ahead and

laugh. Your days are numbered.

Cheers,
George
justFRED.ca

48 more hours to go? Pity.

So we've been keeping taking photos of flowers and people wearing the

green...including the St. Patrick Day celebrations @ Dolan's Pub and

the Stew & Brew fundraiser @ The Market.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

A musical kind of day in the calendar, from five bands at the Kinsmen

Centre to Symphony New Brunswick at Memorial Hall.

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-18&c=1

And while we're on a musical theme, we're giving away a pair of

tickets to the AC/DC tribute band concert on Thursday - Dirty Deeds

Live @ The Plex.

You'll find details here:

http://justfred.ca/contests.php

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2008...when everyone's encouraged to wear

green, when the beer is green...and when we should be seeing some

bare ground instead of piles of snow and with yet more in the

forecast.

Lots of Irish-related activity in the calendar including Barry Hughes

and Friends all day long at Dolan's Pub and the Stew-And-Brew

fundraiser at The Market on behalf of the Fredericton Emergency

Shelters and the Food Kitchen.

http://justfred.ca/cmine/displayimage.php?album=657&pid=46482&slideshow=3000

In the galleries today, more progress on your new Northside Canadian

Tire Store, we go to the dogs in support of the Fredericton SPCA,

drop into the Saturday market and generally wander around town.

http://justfred.ca/cmine/

Today's justFRED member Birthday wishes go out to 'sharon'...we hope

you have a great day.

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

Even if you're not Irish, you can still look forward to the annual St.

Patrick's Day celebration as a sign that Old Man Winter is about to

leave the building. On paper, anyway.

In the galleries today, photos from the Irish night at the James

Joyce Pub, the new Sara Petite exhibit at the Charlotte Street Arts

Centre, homemade bread by Robert Meade, the Big Hearts video

performance by Brianna Corey and more.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

As you might expect, the weekend calendar is green green green - with

a variety of Irish events - along with the SPCA's pet photos with the

Easter bunny on Saturday, Palm Sunday celebrations and more.

http://justFRED.ca/calendars.html/

Oh, yes...the winners of our book contest this week. The members and

their prizes:

Rosalind - La Saguine

Jennifer - Beatitudes

Aduxfield - Beaverbrook - A Shattered Legacy

Thanks to evreyone who entered, and to Goose Lane Editions for the

books.

Have a great weekend - the last official winter weekend of the

20070-2008 season - and if you see us out and about, Please Say

Cheese!

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

The Irish influence continues all week - and we'll keep adding the

photos to our galleries - along with our collection of smiling faces,

local critters, and some recent musical performances to our galleries.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

In the calendar today, the Irish invasion continues with a concert of

traditional music at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre this evening and

three nights of performances at Dolan's Pub by Shaylid.

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-13&c=1

Our book contest is now closed...and we'll announce the winners in

the contest blog later today...and post the details in Friday's

justFRED-0-Gram.

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

The Irish tri-color was raised at City Hall yesterday in advance of

St. Patrick's Day - and a moment of silence observed for the late

Helen O'Connor - followed by a lunch at Dolan's Pub.

You'll find these and other photos in our gallery today:

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

The Irish influence is in the calendar as well, as the local chapter

of the Irish Canadian Cultural Assocation of New Brunswick's

Fredericton chapter honours the Irish person of the year - provincial

Cabinet Minister Greg Byrne - with a party at the James Joyce Pub.

Details about this and other events in our calendars.

http://justFRED.ca/calendars.html/

Today's the last day to submit your name in our book contest. And no,

you don't need any special answer - just submit your entry here:

http://justfred.ca/contests.php

Another blustery day in store - maybe rain, maybe snow, then turning

very windy and cold overnight. You may need a pick and shovel if the

last rain-snow-freeze is any guide. The good news: Spring officially

beings next week.

I'll Say Cheese! to that.

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca

The best part of March break - for those of us who weren't able to get

away - is that we're now one week closer to the official end of winter

and the beginning of spring.

Not that the weather is obligated to be spring-like. But we can be

optimistic.

In the galleries, you'll find our latest visit to the market. the

signs of melting snow and ice, ballroom dancing @ The Capital Winter

Club and some kid art.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

The calendar includes a broad collection of art exhibits, the Monday

night series hosted by the NB Film Coop, and Zoya 99's

birthday...(did you think we forgot? we didn't...have a happy

birthday...)

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-3-10&c=1

Another birthday of note - the first native-born Canadian novelist

published in Canada - Julia Catherine (Beckwith) Hart born in

Fredericton in 1796.

In honor of Mrs. Hart - and writers in general - we're going to give

away some books by New Brunswick authors this week...Pop over to the

contest entry form - http://justfred.ca/contests.php

- and add your name to a ballot.

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca