For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
9:00 AM
Release #23-64

Subject: Drop-in Programs & Events in September and October 2023

The Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village and Nature’s Place remain open and continue to provide drop-in programming activities and events until the Thanksgiving Weekend. We are open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is by donation. Pre-registration is not required for any of the programs and events.

Heritage, Nature, and Craft Programs

Butter in a Jar and Ice Cream Making: Join us for the final butter and ice cream making of the season. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Ice Cream Making is on Sept. 8^th and Butter in a Jar is on Sept. 13 from 3 to 4 pm.

Planting 101: Come join us in the heritage garden to learn gardening basics, including planting the seeds and providing care. Available Sept. 16 from 11 am to 12 pm.

Bracelet Making: Visit us to create a cool friendship bracelet and learn about the origin and tradition of bracelet making. Available Sept. 16 from 2 to 3 pm.

Tie Dye 101: Come and learn cool designs that you can do on fabric with tie dye. All ages are welcome. Bring a plain T-shirt or a handkerchief. Available Sept. 7 from 11 am to 12 pm.

Experiments with nature, Volcanoes: What are igneous rocks? How are they formed? Come see our rock collections and observe a volcanic eruption simulation! You can also conduct your own volcanic experiment. Available Oct. 7 at 2 pm.

A series of instructor-led crafts activities that let you get creative and show off your craft skills. Bring home your prized piece or give it to your friend. Families are welcome. All supplies are provided. Rock Painting is Sept. 6 & 27, Build a Beaver is Sept. 14, Mini-Scarecrows is Sept. 7 and Paper Plate Birds is Sept. 22. All activities take place from 3 to 4 pm.

Move & Groove: Join us to learn some super fun dance moves. Move your body and show us what you got! Takes place on Sept. 23 from 11 am to 12 pm.

New Programs in Fall

Leaf art: Try out different types of art with the fallen leaves! Make leaf rubbings or experiment with ephemeral nature art (artwork that does not last long). Available Sept. 20 and Oct. 4 from 3 to 4 pm

A Fall Garden: What does a typical fall garden look like? Come visit our village garden and check out our harvest this year! Available on Sept. 23 from 3 to 4 pm and Oct. 6 from 11 am to 12 pm and 3 to 4 pm.   

Cardboard Loom: Are you interested in learning the basics of loom weaving? Why not start on a plain piece of cardboard? Come join us and give it a try. All levels are welcome. Available on Sept. 21 and Oct. 5 from 3 to 4 pm.    

Mid-Autumn Festival Crafts: This program features Chinese paper cutting, craft paper lantern and other hands-on activities. Join us and learn about the origin and traditions of this festival. Available Sept. 23 at 2 pm.

Special Events

"Shifting Lens" Exhibit Opening Reception: The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is hosting an opening reception for Shifting Lens, an exhibition by Ontario Society of Artists, Eastern Ontario on Saturday, September 9 from 1 to 3 pm. The exhibit is on display until November 25.

Bookapalooza 2023 is an annual celebration of storytelling for all ages and abilities.  Join us at the Readers & Writers Expo on Saturday, September 16 at the Minden Curling Club, 50 Prentice Street from 10 am to 4 pm for live presentations and 50+ exhibitors.

Documentary screening with HCPL: MHCC & HCPL (Haliburton County Public Library) are co-hosting a community screening of "We Were Children" (2012). This film reveals the trauma and impact caused by the residential school system. The screening is on Sept. 28 at 5 pm at the Cultural Centre (Free admission, no pre-registration, 16+).

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Activities: We would like to invite you to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. MHCC will be sharing information and resources, allowing you to participate in different activities in the region. A live broadcast of events on Parliament Hill will begin on the morning of September 30.

Visit our township's social media for more info.: www.facebook.com/Township.Minden.Hills

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Contact Information:
Robert Wong, Cultural Program Coordinator
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0