Eat Pancakes on Saturday (Jan 11th) and help the U18 Riverview Blues hockey team!

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- What: pancake breakfast.
- Where: Riverview Lions Club 701 Coverdale Rd.
- When: Saturday 11 January from 8a to 11a.
- More: cost is 10 bucks or 30 for the family deal... you get pancakes, sausage, eggs, beans, toast, coffee/ tea/ juice. 
- in support of the U18 Riverview Blues hockey team!
* If you would like to help these charity breakfasts, or if your group or organization could benefit from a pancake breakfast, reach out to Riverview Lions Club! See https://riverviewlionsclub.ca/about-us/
 
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Blue Monday and Mental Health Check-in: Help is available. Here's some info...

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Blue Monday is what they call the day in January (usually the third Monday of the month) that's supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Truth is, there's not a lot of science behind that day being selected. ANY DAY might be your Blue Monday.

If your mental wellness is suffering, or if someone you know needs help, here is a list of phone numbers and websites where you can find that help. People are ready to listen and provide support.

- if it is a mental health emergency call 911
- for the Suicide Crisis Hotline, dial or text 988, or see https://988.ca/
- Bridge the Gapp (LINK) is an online resource supporting mental wellness.
- Canadian Mental Health Association of NB (LINK)
- Atlantic Wellness Community Centre: 506-382-0298 or CLICK HERE
- Chimo Helpline for Suicide Prevention: call 1-800-667-5005 in NB or Click http://www.chimohelpline.ca/
- Kids' Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 or Click https://www.kidshelpphone.ca
- Tele-care: 811
- CLICK HERE for a big list of  phone numbers to get Mental Health help
- CLICK HERE and also HERE for a big list of links to Horizon Health Mental Wellness Resources 
- Check 211 NB if you have questions about: accessing food, mental health support, or other non-emergency programs or services. Call 211 or CLICK.
- For a big list of local churches click HERE 
- Resources for ANYWHERE in Canada HERE
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What's Trending News and Info for Fri Dec 27th 2024

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~ Weather Heads-up: Cold Windchill around -20ish this morning but the sunny and high of minus 2 later today. see our storm page at NewCountry969.ca/storm 

~ World Junior Hockey Championships: 
in Team Canada's first game of the tourney last night they beat Finland 4-0. Canada plays Latvia tonight at 8:30p.

~ Blood Donors Needed this season:
There are many open spots at Canadian Blood Services Moncton now through Jan 3rd.
Also of note: The #BeccaToldMeTo Holiday Blood Drive is happening now through January 3rd. Please consider donating blood this holiday season in memory of Becca. See https://www.scottyandtony.com/2024/12/donate-blood-this-holiday-season-to.html for more details.

~ City of Dieppe holiday trash collection note: If your usual trash day is Wednesday, your Christmas trash will get picked up on Saturday, December 28, 2024 and your New Year's trash will get picked up on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Dieppe has also released Christmas Tree pickup info... Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Real trees can be put at the curb then. 

~ City of Moncton holiday trash collection... same thing, If your usual trash day is Wednesday, your Christmas trash will get picked up on Saturday, December 28, 2024 and your New Year's trash will get picked up on Saturday, January 4, 2025
 
~ Codiac Transpo Holiday Bus Service note: 
Early closure on Tuesday, Dec. 24, No service on Dec. 25 & 26, 2024, and on Jan. 1, 2025.
See www.codiactranspo.ca or the Codiac Transpo app for updated holiday schedules.

~ City of Moncton New Years Eve activities... New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest Downtown info here https://www.scottyandtony.com/2024/12/city-of-moncton-new-years-eve-fun-2024.html 

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Scotty's Christmas Spectacular 2024: Games and Holiday Hijinks with my in-laws? What could go wrong?! :)

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ICYMI, we broadcast a holiday special on the Christmas Eve morning show (live stream https://player.newcountry969.ca). These are the shownotes featuring the games and holiday stuff we talked about. Thanks to my wonderful in-laws for being a part of this radio show Christmas spectacular! 

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Wild Lights @ Magnetic Hill Zoo 2024

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Wild Lights at Magnetic Hill Zoo (125 Magic Mountain Rd) is a chance to stroll through the zoo and enjoy all the holiday light displays, maybe enjoy the bonfire or have a treat, and say hi to a few animals while you're at it!

Perfect for families and individuals, bundle up and make some holiday memories at this inspiring winter wonderland!

Dates: November 29-30, December 1-2, 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-31 and January 1-4.   

Hours: open at 5p. Last entry is at 8:30p. All guests must exit by 9:30 p.

Tickets are $12.00, available online here https://www.zoodemagnetichillzoo.ca/tickets 
*You're encouraged to buy tickets online because you won't have to wait in line*

In case of bad weather or Monkey Uprising* HERE'S THEIR FACEBOOK
*monkey uprising is unlikely

More here: (https://www.zoodemagnetichillzoo.ca/wild-lights)

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Donate Blood this Holiday Season to Honor Rebecca Schofield #BeccaToldMeTo *UPDATE 325 OPEN APPOINTMENTS*

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Canadian Blood Services hopes that you will donate blood this Christmas holiday season. The need for blood is constant and the amount that is donated takes a dip at Christmas time. There are 325 open appointments at Canadian Blood Services Moncton now through Jan 3rd, 2025. Also of note: The  #BeccaToldMeTo Holiday Blood Drive 2024 is happening now through January 3rd and you can donate in memory of Becca. (To learn more about Becca see this Facebook.) Simply donate between Dec 23rd and Jan 3rd and say #BeccaToldMeTo.
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