👽 No, Aliens Are Not Invading.

Good morning Port City, this is SJ Today - the local newsletter letter that is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in town, but you knew about it first.

Here are today’s revelations:

• Your phone is gonna make some noise this morning 📱

• Shop local without even leaving your house this holiday season 🛍️

• Moss Glen Legion will be bumpin’ this weekend 👊

Let’s get it!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

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NEWS NOTES

Don’t Panic, It’s Only a Drill! 🚨

Heads up! Today, at 10:55 AM, your phone is about to get a workout with a national test of the Alert Ready system. Don’t worry, it’s not an alien invasion or a 90s techno revival (although we’d be on board for that). It’s just a test!

The Alert Ready system sends life-saving info through TV, radio, and your phone. So when you hear that unmistakable tone, don’t panic—it’s only a test (unless you’re still using a flip phone, then... maybe it’s time to upgrade).

Got a minute? Take a quick survey to help improve the system—but please, don’t call 911 for non-emergencies. Stay safe, stay aware, and remember, your phone’s superpower is real.

Shop Uptown, Have It Delivered 🚚

Shopping local just got easier—Uptown shops are coming to your door! From now through December, shop ‘til you drop (your phone, or maybe your coffee) and have those fabulous finds delivered straight to your home. No pants required! 🛋️

Here’s the scoop - Spend $25 at participating Uptown businesses, and Uptown SJ will bring your goodies right to your doorstep in Saint John, Quispamsis, Grand Bay, and Lorneville. And remember, no fresh baked good deliveries—only non-perishables!

So, check with your favs, shop ‘til you drop, and let Uptown SJ handle the heavy lifting—literally. Also, please wear pants when the delivery shows up…

The Mrs. Roper Rumble 🏠

Come and knock on our door—this party’s for you! Saturday night the Moss Glen Legion in Kingston is the place to be for the grooviest party of the year! The Mrs. Roper Rumble invites you to break out your best kaftan, channel your favourite sitcom vibes, and join a night packed with late ‘70s and early ‘80s music, a Regal Beagle cash bar, snacks, prizes, a photo booth (courtesy of Reed’s Point Pub & Grill), and even a chance to paint your own martini glass. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting breast cancer patients.

The event benefits the Erin Appleby Breast Health Fund, created in memory of Erin Appleby, a Hampton High graduate who passed away from breast cancer at just 30. Managed by the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, the fund helps patients cover household expenses during treatment. Over 10 years, Denise Miller and her amazing team of volunteers have raised over $100,000 to support this cause.

👗Mrs. Roper Rumble
📍 Moss Glen Legion
📅 Saturday, November 25
💲 Admission by donation

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CIVIC UPDATE

Heather Way Open House

The City of Saint John is inviting residents to an open house, next Thursday,
November 27 to discuss the future of Heather Way. From 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Simonds High School, you can share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear about plans for the area. City reps will be there to listen and provide info.

Can’t attend? Starting November 28, you can submit feedback via an online survey on Shape Your City Saint John. Printed copies will also be available at City Hall. Your input is key to shaping the future of Heather Way! (City of Saint John)

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THURSDAY

Mount A Alumni Sociables Series | November 21

Mount Allison alumni, unite! The “Sociables” series is making its way to Saint John, thanks to Stewart McKelvey. Reconnect with old friends and fellow MtA grads over drinks and appetizers at The Country Club on the Boardwalk (formerly McGill’s). From 5 to 7 p.m., celebrate the Mount Allison spirit with great company and a fantastic setting. It’s a gathering you won’t want to miss!

Holiday Paint & Sip Night | November 21

Head to Lebanon The Go (101 Prince William Street) this Thursday at 7 pm for a festive Holiday Paint & Sip Night with Kathleen A. Clark. For $55, you’ll get all the supplies you need, expert guidance, and a glass of wine to keep the creativity flowing (with more available for purchase). Spots are filling fast—register by tomorrow at noon by sending payment to [email protected]!

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Thanks!

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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher

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