HERITAGE WEEK CELEBRATIONSWho's Doing What!It's that time again! Communities all across B.C. are finding fun and interesting ways to celebrate Heritage Week 2012. We look forward to hearing from you! Send us details, links and images so we can let everyone know what your community is up to! Please contact Jan Thomas
BAMFIELD To celebrate Heritage Week the Bamfield Community School Association and the Bamfield Historical Society will be hosting an evening event where they will display their new digital photo albums to the community. They will talk about the Archives, what they are doing and let people know about the exciting volunteer opportunities they have. BOWEN ISLAND Shared Stories Make Communities Powerful At Bowen Heritage, they’re doing something different. They are celebrating the power of their community to remember the past and imagine the future of the Davies Heritage Orchard and the Union Steamship Cottages. They are hoping to publish your memories on their website for Heritage Week. Perhaps you remember Bowen as the Happy Isle for Union Steamship excursions. As a child, you may have visited the cottages. You ate fruit from the heritage apple trees and played in the Davies Orchard. You may have lived in a pink-painted cottage and have fond memories of those days. You helped save the cottages from demolition. You may have been a founding member of our organization. You raised funds for the restoration of Cottage 20, the Museum Cottage, and more. Perhaps you wondered who built the Seaside Cottages. Or perhaps you know. Please tell them about it. Send your story by Feb. 10 (early deadline) or Feb. 15 (final deadline) to bowenheritage@gmail.com. Stories submitted by the early deadline will also be considered for publication in the special heritage supplement for the Bowen Island Undercurrent. CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT They are in the early planning stages to sponsor a presentation by Chief Bev Sellars of Xatsu’ll (Soda Creek) First Nations. She will be speaking on First Nations history and contributions to today’s society, and that we will share our promotional material when it is ready. COQUITLAM Mackin House Museum is celebrating BC’s Heritage Week with a guided walking tour of Maillardville and a special afternoon tea. Details are as follows: Heritage Tea Date: Saturday, February 25th, Time: 2:30pm Location: Mackin House Museum – 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam Maillardville Heritage Walk Date: Saturday, February 25th, Time: 1:00pm Location: Mackin House Museum – 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam Price: By donation Call 604-516-6151 to reserve a spot. CRESTON The Town of Creston proclaimed February 20-26, 2012 Hertiage Week. HANEY February 20-25: Heritage Displays & Exhibitors February 25: Family Day Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest and Auction: Heritage Week Exhibitors: Spinners & Weavers, Vintage Radios, and more! For contest rules email info@salmonarmmuseum.org Pie Drop Off: 10:30am-11:30am HOPE As the theme of Heritage Week 2012 is Energy in British Columbia – A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future, the Hope Museum are doing research into four aspects of power and energy heritage in the Hope area. First, they are exploring the building of the pipelines in this area. In 1953 Trans Mountain laid the final portion of their Edmonton to Vancouver oil pipeline through the Coquihalla Valley. Then in 1957 a natural gas pipeline was laid, which in 1979 was expanded to serve growing demand. In light of the conversations dominating the news about the Enbridge and Keystone Pipeline proposals, it is interesting to contrast the public opinion and reaction towards these 1950's pipeline projects. Second, they are researching the building of the Wahleach Power Station by the BC Electric Company (now BC Hydro). In December 1952 the project was officially opened, providing approximately 14% of British Columbia’s power. Today, thousands of motorist speed by this power station located along Hwy #1 between Hope & Chilliwack and give it nary a thought. Third, they are interested in the conflict surrounding the proposed building of the High Ross Dam in Washington State. The High Ross Dam would have flooded approximately 5000 acres of the Skagit Valley and as a result the ROSS (Run Out Skagit Spoilers) Committee was formed to save the valley. After more than twenty years of battling, in April 1982 it was announced that the Skagit was safe from flooding. This was one of the first major environmental battles fought over competing land use interests in British Columbia. Fourth, they are looking at Run of River projects in our region and fact that the Fraser River remains a completely wild river even though a number of hydro-electric projects have been proposed (namely the Moran Dam near Lillooet which was under consideration between the 1950's and the 1970's) When they have all their info together they will be working with a local newspaper, The Hope Standard, to run a series of 5 articles in the 5 editions in February (one a week) + they are putting a display into the Hope Library for the entire month of February 2012. The Hope Museum has encouraged public participation in their research by running letters to the Editor in the local newspaper and by interviewing long time residents that were involved with these projects. KELOWNA Central Okanagan Heritage Society’s Schedule of Activities: Monday February 20 1:30 pm Monday to Friday February 20-25 10:00 am-5:00 pm (Sat. 10-4) Thursday February 23 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Thursday February 23 7:00 pm Saturday February 25 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Sunday February 26 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday February 26 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm LANGLEY Township of Langley Tuesday, February 21, 10:00am – 3:00pm Friday, February 24, 4:30 pm Saturday, February 25, 2:00 – 4:00pm Monday, February 27, 4:00 pm MISSION Memorabilia and Monarchy - Saturday, Feb 18, 10 am to 3 pm, Fraserview Elementary School, 32444 Seventh Avenue, Mission; Lifetime Learning Centre Society A multi-generational program celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee; the power of the monarchy has saturated the mass market with souvenirs, coins, tea sets, serving trays, art, etc. Exhibits and personal memorabilia, entertainment, children's activities, a Princes and Princesses parade. Royal Momentos- Saturday, Feb 18, 10 am to 3 pm, Fraserview Elementary School, 32444 Seventh Avenue, Mission, Lifetime Learning Centre program with Molly Ungar from the University of the Fraser Valley. Why do we purchase and cherish momentos with images of the Royal Family? This illustrated talk will look at the meanings and ever-growing variety of Royal souvenirs, some of which have been handed down from generation to generation. Bring your favourite momentos and memories. Information 604 820-0220. Creative Energy: Air, Earth, Fire, Water: annual art show and historic exhibit, Mission Art Gallery, 33529 First Avenue, Mission,. February 7 to 25 1 to 4:00 daily; Opening Reception Saturday, February 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Experience energy from the four elements as portrayed in an eclectic mix of paintings, photography, pottery, metalwork, sculpture, poetry and the spoken word. The exhibit will include working models that demonstrate creative ways to generate energy, and will explore issues of sustainability. Phone 604 615-6082. NANAIMO On Wednesday, 2012-FEB-22, the City of Nanaimo’s Heritage Commission will be hosting a Heritage Summit at the Nanaimo Museum (100 Museum Way) from 7:00-9:00 pm. The purpose of the Summit is to heighten heritage awareness in the community during National Heritage Week (FEB 20-26), as well as network with other local organizations interested in heritage issues. The event will be separated into two parts. The first part will include a presentation on the history of power generation in the Nanaimo area, in recognition of the Provincial Heritage Week Theme “Energy in BC – A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future”. The remainder of the evening will be devoted to a round table discussion allowing heritage groups in attendance to share information about their organization’s mandate, recent accomplishments and upcoming projects. The public is welcome to attend. For more information on the 2012 Heritage Summit, contact Chris Sholberg, Heritage Planner for the City of Nanaimo, at 250-755-4472 or by email: chris.sholberg@nanaimo.ca. OAK BAY Thursday, February 23rd, Trinkets and Treasures: Things Your Ancestors Left Behind, Thursday, February 23, 7:00-8:30 pm | Oak Bay Branch, Family history research should involve more than websites, old pieces of paper and microfilm. There are tangible pieces of evidence as well. These might include items your ancestors used or created and they will help you to gain a better understanding of the lives they lived. They also serve as reminders of times past. Join genealogist Dave Obee in exploring the stories they tell. Register online at gvpl.ca or call your local branch for more information. PRINCE GEORGE Over the past 2 years the Prince George Heritage Commission in conjunction with the City of Prince George have produced 22 Downtown Heritage Signs. They have reproduced these signs into placemats that will be distributed to local restaurants to use as during Heritage Week. There will be 17 different placemats and they are hoping that the restaurants will use a difference placemat at each table setting. I.e. if a table of 6 sat down they would have 6 different placemats to look at. On Feb 25th the Heritage Commission will present a Heritage Citation Award to Sacred Heart School. We have a write-up on this old school. REVELSTOKE Heritage Week Celebration / Public Open House -Kids Games Other Heritage Week Events: -Thurday February 23rd, 7pm - Cathy English presents a History of Skiing Slide Show and Talk at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives located at 315 First Street West. Any donations received will be going to the Revelstoke Museum's Ski Book project. For more information call 250-837-3067. -Saturday February 25th, 1pm to 3pm - Revelstoke Railway Museum is holding their annual Railway Reflections event. A panel of retired railroaders will be speaking about their experiences with the railway, including their travels through the avalanche prone Roger's Pass. The Railway Museum is located at 719 West Track Street. For more information call 250-837-6060 . SAANICH Rattenbury - A Tale from the Vault Tuesday, February 21, 8:00-9:00 pm | Saanich Centennial Branch and Thursday, February 23, 8:00-9:00 pm | Saanich Centennial Branch Trinkets and Treasures: Things Your Ancestors Left Behind A History of The Gorge Saanich Archives is opening its doors for the evenings of February 21st and 24th for public tours. Prospect Lake Heritage Society would like to acknowledge the support of Saanch Heritage and Tia’s Heritage Café in sponsoring this event. Presentation: Heritage Values and Energy Efficiency in Older Homes Vicki Saunders has worked with experts in heritage restoration and has fist hand experience from the restoration of her own registered Heritage Home. She will discuss opportunities for an owner who wishes to improve the energy efficiency of their older home, balancing heritage value and energy efficiency targets. VANCOUVER Join the Roedde House to discover the beautiful and glorious past of our City, of the West End and of a family, the Roeddes. Meet the family who opened the first bookbinding and printing shop in Vancouver. Amble through their restored 1893 Queen Anne revival house (built by none other than Francis Rattenbury), furnished in period artefacts. Learn about the family through photos, objects and stories. Open, flip through, touch, smell, feel a piece of Vancouver’s history. Through this German immigrant family’s journey, learn about Vancouver’s foundation, history and evolution. Step back in time with our docents to celebrate our rich past and maintain our proud heritage. Events and Opportunities at Roedde House: Tuesday 21st Wednesday 22nd Thursday 23rd Friday 24th Sunday 26th Admission - $12 - (for Tour, Tea and Concert). Limited seating, so book early! (604.684.7040 or info@roeddehouse.org). More information available online on their website, Facebook and Twitter VICTORIA Monday, February 20th – A Bird’s Eye View with Nick Russelll and Russ Fuller at City Hall – 7:30 Wednesday, February 22nd, Seismic Damage to Concrete Buildings by Dr Ken Elwood and Dr Garry Rogers on the one-year anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake: Christchurch Earthquake: One Year Later, Seismic Damage to Concrete Buildings.7pm - Wednesday, 22 February 2012,City Hall Antechamber Thursday, February 23rd, Ken Elwood to present lecture on Beacon Hill Park - 7 pm to Victoria Historical Society at James Bay New Horizons – Same lecture as last year for Heritage Week. WEST VANCOUVER West Vancouver has been celebrating Heritage Week since 1989 (but BC has for 30!). You're most welcome to participate and enjoy the variety of activities in our exceptional community. Ongoing Kickoff on Sunday February 19 - Old Growth Conservancy Snowshoe Hike Acknowledgements and Thanks WILLIAMS LAKE Xat’sull Chief Bev Sellars Entitled First Nations History and Contributions to Canadian Society "Be a Tourist in your own Town" |
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