MHM E-Events Listings
Events Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum
Welcome to the E-Newsletter: August 17th, 2024 Edition
In this issue:
- MHM Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception August 20, 2024 Dianne Dyck's "The Mennonite Story" You're Invited! Free Event, Registration requested to help us plan refreshments. Call 604-758-5667 (leave a message after hours).
- Doors at 6pm Presentation at 7pm Complimentary Refreshments
- MHM Vintage Car Show & Ice Cream Social Friday, August 23rd, 10am to 3pm | Banter Ice Cream on site 1-3pm, Free Admission to the Car Show!
- Apply today! Job Posting for a Cafe Position see our website for details to apply. Hiring for September!
- Save the Date! Book Launch with Author Hildi Froese Tiessen Saturday October 5, 2024
- Coffee & Crokinole Club
- Café Seasonal Cold Drinks
- MHM Café Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; lunch menu from 11:15am to 1:15pm
- Yarn and Garn Fibre crafts drop in club Thursdays at 1:30pm
- MHM Gardening Volunteers Wanted
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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You're Invited to our Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception!
This is a free event for the community.
Doors open at 6pm, presentation at 7pm. Light refreshments.
Registration is encouraged: call 604-758-5667 to help us plan seating and refreshments.
Meet the Artist, Dianne Dyck
MCC BC Quilters Gallery Exhibit
We still have several stunning quilts on display in our entry and they are available for purchase. See our Bookstore and Gift Shop to make arrangements. View more quilts at their location on Gladys or see them at the MCC Festival in September.
Admission to the museum is free, so bring friends along and stay for lunch or coffee!
Watch for news about Fall Series of Movie Matinees at the Museum!
You can request a select showing of any of our films. See our front desk to arrange it or call 604-758-5667.
MHM Vintage Car Show & Ice Cream Social
You are invited! Free Admission, bring family and friends!
Attention vintage car owners! MHM invites you to join us for our first Annual Vintage Car Show & Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, from 10am to 3pm. We have room for up to 25 vintage cars this year and we have room for a few more cars to be part of the show! Participants who register to display their vehicle will receive complimentary ice cream. To register, please contact Jenny Bergen at 604-758-5667 ext. 111.
See you at our Car Show August 23rd!
Now Hiring for Part Time or Full Time for Cafe Cook & Baker in our MHM Cafe!
Save the Date! Book Launch, Saturday, October 5, 2024 @2pm
Café Seasonal Cold Drinks
Stop by our Café this summer and indulge in our selection of cool and refreshing handcrafted beverages:
- Iced Blueberry Earl Grey Tea
- Iced Raspberry Lemon Green Tea
- Iced Coffee
Gardening Volunteers Wanted!
Looking to enjoy more time outdoors this summer?
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!
Coffee & Crokinole Club
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
News from MHSBC:
The MHSBC Research Centre Open By Appointment
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
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Mennonite Heritage Museum
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


