Read below to find out all the details for dates and events coming up at 1818 Clearbrook Road!

• Holiday Closure Monday, November 11, 2024 for Remembrance Day
• MHM Mennonite Christmas Market this coming week Nov 12-16, 2024
• Café Christmas Menu on during the Christmas Market
• Next MHM Gallery Exhibit Gareth Brandt begins Nov 18, Opening Reception Nov 21 at 7pm
• The 12 Books of Christmas on now at the MHM Bookstore
• 500 a Celebration of the Anabaptist Mennonite Story Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Leonard Friesen Lecture Photos from his recent history series
  
• Coffee & Crokinole Club
• MHM Café Open Hours see below for Christmas Market Hours
  
• Yarn and Garn Fibre crafts drop in club Thursdays at 1:30pm resumes after Christmas Market
  
• MHM Gardening Volunteers Wanted
• Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser shop online to support MHSBC
• Would you or someone you know be interested in joining our Volunteer Team? MHM is looking for Volunteers to help in the Café, Front Desk, Gallery Attendants, Docents for Main Exhibit and HouseBarn, and Grounds Team. Call 604-758-5667, email info@mennonitemuseum.org or fill out the application form on the website: https://mennonitemuseum.org/volunteer/

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30+ Christmas Market vendors are set up and ready for you!

Two floors of vendors!

Please share the MHM Christmas Market Facebook Event Page on your social media and be sure to invite your friends! Stay tuned for our upcoming "Vendor Spotlights" that we'll be posting on Facebook in the weeks ahead.

Join us for live music during the market!

Tuesday 12-1pm: Patricia Laudon on Piano

Wednesdsay 12-1pm: Irmgard Thiessen on Piano

Thursday 11am-12pm: Caroline Simpson & Julia Toews on Strings

Thursday 12-1pm: Marcus Unger on Piano

Friday 11am-12pm: Lucas Reimer on Piano

Friday 1-2pm: Priscilla Laudon on Piano

Saturday 1-2pm: Priscilla Laudon on Piano

Saturday 2-3pm: Maple North Trio: Piano, Cello, Violin

Be sure to stop by the MHM Café during our MHM Christmas Market and treat yourself to our special holiday baking menu! You'll find a delicious selection of seasonal flavours that will remind you of Oma's homemade treats.

During the week of the MHM Christmas Market, lunch will be served daily from 11am - 2pm.

With our extended hours on Thursday, Nov. 14th, we will be serving borscht from 4:30pm - 7pm.

*We will not be serving perogies on Tuesday this week.

Join us at the MHM Museum for the opening of a captivating gallery exhibit by Gareth Brandt, the talented artist behind Radical Roots, opening on November 18th, 2024. Explore his stunning artwork that delves into themes of growth, identity, and nature. Plus, mark your calendars for a special reception and book launch on November 21st at 7pm, right here at MHM. Don’t miss the chance to meet Gareth and celebrate his work with us! We look forward to seeing you there!

Stay tuned for more featured books from the MHM Bookstore! These titles are sure to make fantastic Christmas gifts for your friends and family! 🎁

To commemorate 500 years of our history, MHSBC is hosting a benefit concert featuring The Mennonite Piano Concerto with pianist Paul Williamson, along with a Symphony Orchestra conducted by Calvin Dyck and the Masterworks & TWU Choirs conducted by Ben Ewert.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Central Heights Church: 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford

Doors Open: 2:30pm (festival seating)

Concert Starts: 3:30pm

Click here to buy your tickets today!

On Friday and Saturday, October 25-26, we were pleased to host Leonard Friesen for two presentations on Mennonite History.

Registrants had much to comment on: "It gave me a different perspective from the history, where I had made assumptions!"; "I have more questions!"; "It was engaging, I wish he spoke for longer!"

Watch for the full report in the MHSBC's Roots and Branches issue February 2025. See below for details to renew your membership if you haven't done so already.

Are you intrigued by Crokinole, the classic board game of skill and precision? We are gauging interest in starting a Coffee & Crokinole Club and want to hear from you! Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to the game, your enthusiasm and interest are what matter most.

Contact Jenny if you'd like to join in the fun, flicking discs, strategizing moves, and having a great time together with others. Tel: 604-758-5667 | Email: jenny.bergen@mennonitemuseum.org

Join us in maintaining the beauty of our gardens here at MHM. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with weeding and basic garden upkeep. Your efforts will help keep our outdoor spaces vibrant and welcoming for all visitors.

Benefits: Enjoy the outdoors, connect with fellow volunteers, and contribute to preserving our grounds' natural beauty.

Requirements: Comfortable with working outdoors and interest in gardening (no prior experience necessary).

Tools Provided: We supply the tools needed for comfortable standing while weeding.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Martens:

• Call: 604-758-5667 ext. 104
• Email: jennifer.martens@mennonitemuseum.org

Let's work together to maintain MHM's picturesque gardens!

Our Research Centre is open by appointment! Call ahead!

You may still leave messages and send emails to us during closed hours.

You can renew your membership for 2024 by paying online 24/7: https://www.mhsbc.com/memberships.php

Be sure to check your spam folder for the receipt as it sometimes ends up there.

Renewing online is handy and helps us. Thank you for your support in 2023!

To book an in-person research assistance appointment/genealogy lookup, please email archives@mhsbc.com or call 604-853-6177.

For virtual tours, check out our youtube videos and channels:

• MHSBC Introductory Video with Jennifer Martens: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB87-Sa-T8DmyfVOcIjeTNQ/
• MHM Introductory Video with Jenny Bergen: https://youtu.be/C2TnhT5dLzs
• Presentation by Richard Thiessen: https://youtu.be/nXuVgWhu15g

Please "like" our videos and subscribe to our channels! Share with friends!

Thank you!

Support MHSBC's mission to provide genealogy resources for future generations by purchasing Purdys Chocolates through our online fundraiser! It’s the perfect opportunity to kick off your Christmas shopping while enjoying tasty chocolates and helping us achieve our fundraising goals. Spread some holiday cheer to friends and family—place your orders today and enjoy the sweet taste of giving!

Click here to shop online.

• Order Deadline: November 19, 2024
• Pick-up Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford
• Pick-up Dates: Dec 2-6, Dec 9-12, 10am and 3pm

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Email: info@mennonitemuseum.org
Website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/
Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Phone: (604) 758-5667
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteHeritageMuseum/
Twitter: @mennomuseum1