Multicultural Heritage Centre June Newsletter

The Multicultural Heritage Centre's June Newsletter

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Hi, thank you for checking out the Multicultural Heritage Centre’s June Newsletter. This is where you can find out about all the upcoming events, exhibits, sales, dinners, and anything else that we are up to.

We will also be posting special deals, and announcements for subscribers of our e-newsletter. And as always if there is anything you would like to see in our newsletter, or something you would like to know you can contact us by the social links under our banner. (Twitter, Facebook, Email, Website)

Stony Plain Horse & Wagon Mural Tours

Are you interested in local history? Have you ever wondered what the Town of Stony Plain's murals are all about? Maybe this summer you should go on Horse and Wagon Mural Tour? Just saying...

The Stony Plain Horse & Wagon Mural Tours are a real-life experience and Family Fun at its best! Venture into history together in a bumpy ride down Murals Memory Lane as you hear the click-clacking of the horses, smell the fresh air and live the stories of our forefathers - who like to put in a personal appearance - so be on your best behaviour!!

June 27 1:00 & 2:00 pm
July 11 1:00 & 2:00 pm
July 25 10:00 & 11:00 am
Aug 8 1:00 & 2:00 pm
Aug 22 10:00 & 11:00 am
Sept 27 1:00 & 2:00 pm

$10/person $45/family of up to 6

Tours are booked through and begin at the Multicultural Heritage Centre please call the Multicultural Heritage Centre at 780-963-2777 at least one week in advance of your tour. Or email info@multicentre.org.

For more information on the Mural Program, other tour options, or to download the Mural Guide visit stonyplain.com/murals.

Did you know? The Town of Stony Plain Mural program was launched in 1989 to preserve and celebrate Stony Plain's heritage, the murals depict the rich story of the community. To date, 36 magnificent outdoor paintings, ranging in size and scope, have been created by artists from across Canada.

Street Hockey Father's Day

Fathers Day Street Hockey Game & BBQ
Sunday June 21st noon to 2 pm
FREE Street Hockey for all ages!
Please call MHC at 780-963-2777 for more information & to preregister hockey players. Bring your own sticks!

We’ll be playing outside the Multicultural Heritage Centre in the south parking lot by the PERC Building. Dads come play a game of hockey with the family! Bring your own sticks! Teams will compete for bragging privileges in a fun, casual hockey game.

Click here for more information and for the BBQ Menu.

A picture from the past

It was recently Stony Plain‬ Farmer's Days, here's a photo of the parade circa 1946. (Fun fact for many years Cornelia Railey Wood would lead the parade on her horse, that's her in the front.)
What was the name of her horse? Send us an email and we will list everyone who knew in next month's newsletter.

Farm School

This video link: Edmonton public and Catholic school students came out to Jespersen Farm near Spruce Grove for a week at a time for Farm School. Video by Bruce Edwards, Edmonton Journal

FARM SCHOOL
Connecting Food on our Tables to Local Farmers and Suppliers

The Multicultural Heritage Centre’s first Inquiring Minds site, Farm School was a resounding success. Our Farm School is an opportunity for teachers to move their classroom into the world of agriculture, where students spend an entire week connecting food on their tables to our local farmers and suppliers – literally from farm to fork.

Farm School is where inquiry based learning methods promote real-world connections to the Alberta curriculum. Students explore using hands-on activities, interviews with experts “in the field”, and make those learning connections by discussing and then journaling about their experiences.

What is better than to have students mingle with dairy cows, explore the importance of manure, talk potatoes with our farmer, and smell the “fresh” country air?

Farm School was funded by the Vital Signs grant offered by the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF),

In the Multicultural Centre Public Art Gallery

Artist Bio: Igor Woroniuk was born in Chernovtsy, Ukraine and studied classical painting at the Chernovtsy School of Fine Arts until 1987 when, at the age of 14, his family moved to Canada and landed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

After completing high school in Canada, Igor chose the Fine Arts program at the University of Manitoba to study painting and drawing. This degree led Igor to his next endeavour, studying graphic design and illustration at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.

When he's not painting, Igor teaches drawing, design and illustration at Grant MacEwan University.

Igor’s work has been featured at exhibits in public art galleries, juried group exhibits, charitable auctions, and additionally, he has completed numerous commission pieces for a range of clients featuring a variety of landscapes from Tuscany to the Yukon.

Enjoy our Old Fashioned Sunday Afternoon series (June 28th, July 26th and August 23rd) at the Multicultural Heritage Centre with Relay Races, Lawn Games, Popcorn, Lemonade and a Sing-a-long with Rubberband DJ’s.

If you enjoy dressing up wear your vintage clothing or an old hat and step back in time with us.
Bring a blanket or seating. Admission: Two Dollars
Reserve a complete picnic meal for the family from our Homesteaders Kitchen.
Call the Centre for more details and prices.

Did you know? The Multicultural Heritage Centre's General Store is Stony Plain’s newest place to let your creativity flow. Our “Makers Market” consists of several Artisan spaces where local Handcrafters have a retail location.

Employment Opportunities

Culture/Heritage Animateur (Maternity Leave)
Hours: Weekdays and possible weekends (8:45am to 4:15pm)

The Animateur will work to enhance the Multicultural Heritage Centre by creating an interactive, responsive, engaging and exciting experience for the general public. The position will team with our current departments and develop strategies to liven up the Multicultural Heritage Centre and bring it to life.
For more information click here.

Homesteader’s Kitchen
Our Homesteader’s Kitchen in Stony Plain is currently looking for Part -Time Servers, Cooks and Dishwashers.
Excellent daytime hours of work,with the possibility of some evening banquets.
No experience necessary. We are willing to train.

History Tour Interpreters
The Multicultural Heritage Centre is looking to hire energetic and outgoing interpreters for the Horse & Wagon Mural Tours.
This would be a 3 hour commitment on selected
Saturdays during June, July & August. If you have an interest in sharing some of Stony Plain’s history please contact Rebecca at 780 963-2777 or Email:info@multicentre.org

Volunteer Opportunities

40 years ago a Volunteer Board initiated the Heritage Agricultural Society. It runs the day-to-day services of the Multicultural Heritage Centre, and depends heavily on volunteer involvement.

Today, the Multicultural Heritage Centre has a formal volunteer program, which provides our volunteers with support and training. We have many volunteers contributing thousands of hours annually in all departments and areas of operations at the Centre.

Click here to contact.

If you are interested in Volunteering at the Centre we have various openings:

● Renovations/projects
● Casino
● Bingo
● Museum
● Art Gallery
● Special Events
● Heritage Murals Tours
● Displays
● Fundraising Events
● School Programs
● Storytelling

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