Hello fishy fans! It once again has been too long since we’ve given you an update! Of course our mermaids have been very busy! We get so busy we just don’t have a chance to update this poor blog very often, but my how things keep growing and changing!
Backing up a little to November where we left off, we have a few neat videos to share with you from Raina’s trip to Florida. First, check out her experience swimming with sharks at the Florida Aquarium:
Next, check out her experience swimming in Alexander Springs in Florida. We certainly don’t have anything like this in NS!
December was a time of holiday, winter, and family. Raina had the wonderful experience of helping a grandma become a mermaid with her family! You are never too young to be a mermaid. Mermaid swimming brings joy to all!
Ama got to have her first experience swimming in the Aquatron, training for the study we’ve spent the last few months working for. Check out the video below, she was a natural
Ama and Raina performed on New Year’s Eve with the help of merwranglers Sean and this time Nessie! The mers performed alongside famous Canadian musicians and acts, celebrated the countdown, and cheered with fireworks. It was a real splash and such an experience.
The very next day Raina was off to NCmermania where she gave workshops and helped with the kid’s activities. You can see highlights from the trip in the album below!
Highlights of photos taken from Mermania 2016! Having trouble with FB tagging, but will be sure to credit everyone who took photos ASAP.
Posted by Raina the Halifax Mermaid on Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Mermania had a lot of great media coverage that saw Raina splashing her way through CNN. Check It out:
Next, Ama, Merwrangler Steve, and Sean worked through a weekend snowstorm to once again host the Girl’s Empowerment Workshop in Sussex NB. The event got some media coverage through cbc. We haven’t had much time to edit the videos but you can listen to a radio interview about the event below, and check out the photos!
Raina the Halifax Mermaid and Mermaid Ama supported by merwrangler Sean and Merwrangler Steve, took over the PotashCorp Civic Centre for a weekend of mermaid madness! Photos by Steve, Sean, and Raina
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Monday, 18 January 2016
In January we also launched our new logos created by Sunaiad Creative. We can’t thank Daphne enough for all of her hard work. They are simply stunning and we have been enjoying the rebranding process!
Raina snuck in some time to photoshoot a concept with Nessie and Victoria. Here’s a preview of the spring-inspired results.
IN February the mermaids started doing testing for our research study at the Aquatron, you can read about it here and check out the photos and videos from some of our sessions here:
Behind the scenes of our research at Dalhousie. As we were doing research, everyone is wearing goggles for safety purposes and not done up in all our costume stuff.
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Saturday, 6 February 2016
Raina spent another year at the International Boat Show and had a real splash. Good times were had by all!
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Sunday, 21 February 2016
Nessie and Victoria Vollunteered for our 6th year at the mount Saint Vincent Fountain Play Centre Children’s Carnival!
Mermaid Victoria and Mermaid Nessie
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Sunday, 28 February 2016
Sean had his first newspaper article debut! We were so happy for him, you can read it here in full and see the article as it appeared in the news below
Raina had a book trilogy published about ecology for kids and appeared alongside a turtle. We will have details on ordering the books soon
We finished off February with a fundraiser for the Children’s Wish Foundation. This foundation sent Raina to Disney when she was a kid. Raina got up close and personal with an 8 legged friend…
Raina enjoyed working for a charity that did so much for her as a kid.
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Saturday, 12 March 2016
March Started with another visit to the Aquatron for more testing!
March Started with another visit to the Aquatron for more testing!
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Saturday, 19 March 2016
Then Nessie and Raina went on a tour of the libraries and had a lot of fun. Nessie had over 250 people attend each session during March Break. She made a real splash
Posted by Halifax Mermaids on Sunday, 20 March 2016
Raina got the awesome chance to film a promo video for a service she uses a lot called a “Float”. A float is a high concentration magnesium bath in a sensory deprivation pod. It can help with stress, sleep issues, illness, and chronic pain. Check out the video
As per usual we’ve been in the media a lot! Here’s our list of media coverage from December until now! Lots of fun things to read and “sea”!
Halifax Mermaids and their swim school was published in The Chronicle Herald, March 2016, See here
Raina was published in a children's book Eco-Trilogy, March 2016, See Below
Raina appeared on a CNN clip, here and below, Feb 2016
Raina & Mimi Appear in the Halifax Media Co-Op, Feb 2016 Here
Raina appears in the International Boat Show Guide Book, Feb 2016 See Below
Raina appears in a USA Today article in the bottom slideshow, Feb 2016, Here
merwrangler Sean and Raina Mermaid were featured in the Dartmouth Tribune Feb 2016 Here
merwrangler Sean and Raina Mermaid were featured in the Halifax Citizen Feb 2016 Here
Raina was featured in this CBC Article, NB, January 2016, here
Raina gave a CBC Radio Interview for Saint John, January 2016 here
A photo featuring Raina was named a Best Photo of the Year , January 2016 _here
Raina was mentioned in Yes Weekly as party of Mermania, January 2016 here
Raina was featured in this pictorial article about Mermania, January 2016, here
Raina was quoted in a TV and media clip In December 2015 for monofin safety here
The team appears on BuzzFeed, December 2015, Click Here
Halifax Mermaids and their swim school was published in The Chronicle Herald, March 2016, See here
Raina was published in a children's book Eco-Trilogy, March 2016, See Below
Raina appeared on a CNN clip, here and below, Feb 2016
Raina & Mimi Appear in the Halifax Media Co-Op, Feb 2016 Here
Raina appears in the International Boat Show Guide Book, Feb 2016 See Below
Raina appears in a USA Today article in the bottom slideshow, Feb 2016, Here
merwrangler Sean and Raina Mermaid were featured in the Dartmouth Tribune Feb 2016 Here
merwrangler Sean and Raina Mermaid were featured in the Halifax Citizen Feb 2016 Here
Raina was featured in this CBC Article, NB, January 2016, here
Raina gave a CBC Radio Interview for Saint John, January 2016 here
A photo featuring Raina was named a Best Photo of the Year , January 2016 _here
Raina was mentioned in Yes Weekly as party of Mermania, January 2016 here
Raina was featured in this pictorial article about Mermania, January 2016, here
Raina was quoted in a TV and media clip In December 2015 for monofin safety here
The team appears on BuzzFeed, December 2015, Click Here
What do we have upcoming? SO MUCH!
First of all we fundraised to replace Mermaid Mimi’s tail and she’ll be having one of my old tails, upcycled to create a new silicone tail for her! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed! We also want to say best fishes to Mermaid Mimi on moving into her first home! She’s now a home owner. Baby Aria is getting bigger every day too.
Also, This month Mimi is awarded the LIFE SAVING AWARD for saving a drowning boy. At 9 months pregnant with a high risk pregnancy, Mimi jumped into the ocean this past August to save a boy who was struggling. Congrats Mimi we are so proud of you.
First of all we fundraised to replace Mermaid Mimi’s tail and she’ll be having one of my old tails, upcycled to create a new silicone tail for her! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed! We also want to say best fishes to Mermaid Mimi on moving into her first home! She’s now a home owner. Baby Aria is getting bigger every day too.
Also, This month Mimi is awarded the LIFE SAVING AWARD for saving a drowning boy. At 9 months pregnant with a high risk pregnancy, Mimi jumped into the ocean this past August to save a boy who was struggling. Congrats Mimi we are so proud of you.
Next, Mermaid Victoria has launched her own makeup FB page so you can see all of her talents. We’d also like to congratulate Mermaid Victoria on the successful completion of her makeup program! She’s an official MUA now and was even featured on CBC!
If you haven’t seen our big news ALL OVER FACEBOOK we are officially OPENING A SWIM SCHOOL IN DARTMOUTH. It opens NEXT WEEK. You can read about it here. Previously we ran swim school workshops all across NS and NB but didn’t have the schedule to allow for a weekly class. With a little tweaking this is now something we can do, and we couldn’t be more excited for it.
Next we will also finally start selling Mermaid Monofins through Body Glove and Mermaid Linden. We personally feel these are the best monofins on the market and are so excited. Follow our other FB page here and subscribe to our mailing list for information about these great fins!
We don’t have a photo of him yet because he’s sneaky sneaky, but we’d like to official welcome Merwrangler Arthur to the team! Excited to have him work with us.
We have so many events coming up. Be sure to check them all out. Come on out and “Sea” us soon!
April 6th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 13th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 20th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 27th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 5th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 11th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 18th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 25th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex (substitute mer-teacher)
June 1st 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
Nessie and Mimi will be at the Princess Tea Party Fundraiser May 15th, details to be announced.
Raina will be at the Wine and Spirits Gala, at the Lord Nelson Hotel, May 25th, from 6:30-9pm. More info at localconnections.ca
Victoria and Nessie will be at World Ocean's Day at the Museum of the Atlantic in June. Date and details to be announced.
Mermaid Victoria will be visiting the Health Expo at the Forum on June 4th. More info to come.
Mimi and Raina will appear at the Bedford Days celebrations June 29th 7-9pm in Dewolfe Park
Mermaids will appear at Shore things on July 1 Canada Day in Eastern Passage. Details to be announced.
Mermaids will appear at Bedford Canada Day celebration July 1st, details to be announced
Mermaids will appear August 1st Natal Day for the Dingle Beach Party. Details to be announced.
Mermaid Victoria will be visiting the Health Expo at the Forum on September 25th. More info to come
We have so many events coming up. Be sure to check them all out. Come on out and “Sea” us soon!
April 6th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 13th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 20th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
April 27th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 5th 5:30-7:30pm Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 11th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 18th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
May 25th 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex (substitute mer-teacher)
June 1st 5:30-730 Mermaid Classes at Dartmouth Sportsplex
Nessie and Mimi will be at the Princess Tea Party Fundraiser May 15th, details to be announced.
Raina will be at the Wine and Spirits Gala, at the Lord Nelson Hotel, May 25th, from 6:30-9pm. More info at localconnections.ca
Victoria and Nessie will be at World Ocean's Day at the Museum of the Atlantic in June. Date and details to be announced.
Mermaid Victoria will be visiting the Health Expo at the Forum on June 4th. More info to come.
Mimi and Raina will appear at the Bedford Days celebrations June 29th 7-9pm in Dewolfe Park
Mermaids will appear at Shore things on July 1 Canada Day in Eastern Passage. Details to be announced.
Mermaids will appear at Bedford Canada Day celebration July 1st, details to be announced
Mermaids will appear August 1st Natal Day for the Dingle Beach Party. Details to be announced.
Mermaid Victoria will be visiting the Health Expo at the Forum on September 25th. More info to come
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