BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creston Museum, Creston BC - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creston Museum, Creston BC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Creston BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20190310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20191103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20260321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051848 CREATED:20250118T202419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T182535Z UID:6020-1774094400-1774098000@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Brown Bag History DESCRIPTION:March’s Topic for Brown Bag History:\nLumberjack Soldiers: The Forestry Corps in the Great War\nSaturday\, March 21 \n12:00 PM \nIt is early Spring\, 1917. \nThe Great War has been raging in Europe for more than two years. Many of your friends\, the boys you went to school with – even your brother – have enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and even now are “doing their bit” in France. \nBut you have not. \nYou have your reasons for not enlisting. Maybe you’re too young (maybe you’re too old). Perhaps you’re the only man of the house now\, with everyone else in the fighting. Or perhaps that childhood injury kept you from passing the medical examination. Maybe you’re just a little bit afraid. \nWhatever your reasons\, you are working hard here at home. Work is plentiful at the local sawmills\, with demand for wood so high. Some days\, you’re out in the woods\, cutting logs and driving the teams of horses to haul them back to the sawmill. Other days you’re working in the mill\, feeding the saws or hewing the ties. \nBut now\, Conscription is looming. Within the year\, you may be forced to enlist whether you want to or not. And then you see a notice posted at the mill: the government is looking for men just like you for a new type of soldier. \nToday\, you’re a lumberjack. Will you be a soldier tomorrow? \nJoin us on Saturday\, March 21\, to learn more about the stories of the men who faced that choice. \n  \nWhat is Brown Bag History? \nEvery month\, we visit local seniors homes with a presentation about local history – and now we’re making them open to the public\, too. \nSometimes\, these presentations are inspired by an exhibit we’re working on\, a community event\, or a local anniversary. Other times\, they’re the result of a research request or a donation of objects and photographs to the Museum. And sometimes it’s a specific request from one of our audience members that determines the theme. \nSo\, come on down and join us for some wide-ranging rambles through local history! \nAll presentations take place at the Creston Museum\, starting at noon. Admission is free for members of the Creston Museum; $5 for non-members. \n  \n  \nUpcoming Dates (topics to be confirmed): \nSaturday\, March 21 \nSaturday\, April 25 \nSaturday\, May 30 (Blossom Festival: Building the Community for 85 Years) \n  \n  \nTopics Coming Sooner or Later: \nThe Doctors\, Dentists\, and Nurses of the Creston Valley \nCivil Defence and the Cold War \nFive Years in Tye \n…and any topics you’d like to suggest! \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/brown-bag-history/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lumberjack-Soldiers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051848 CREATED:20220723T192300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T213158Z UID:5067-1755608400-1755961200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Junior Curators' Club DESCRIPTION:It’s YOUR turn to be a museum curator! \nThe Junior Curators Club is a chance for you to put your creativity to the test – and to show off your work at the Creston Museum! Spend a full week exploring behind-the-scenes at the Museum and help us add to the museum\, by contributing your skills and ideas to a exhibit! \nFOR AGES 9-12! \nWHEN? \nAugust 19th – 23rd \n1:00-3:00 \nFEE: \n$30 per week\, or $10 per day! \nRegister Here: \n\n\n\n\nJunior Curators Registration\nJunior Curators Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Phone Number (please give a number that can also be used as an emergency contact number)\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Child's Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Age\n *\n \n \n 89101112 \n \n \n \n\n\n Please let us know if there are any medical or physical restrictions we should be aware of (allergies\, asthma\, etc)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n I would like to register my child for:\n *\n \n \n Full Week - August 19-23\n \n These days only:\n\n \n \n\n\n Days:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Add second child\n \n \n \n Yes\n \n No\n\n \n \n\n\n Child 2: Name\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Child 2: Age\n \n \n \n 89101112 \n \n \n \n\n\n Child 2: Medical or physical restrictions\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Child 2: I would like to register my child for:\n \n \n \n Full Week - August 19-22\n \n These days only:\n\n \n \n\n\n Child 2 Days:\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n I hereby give my full consent and approval for my child to participate in the activities of this Camp.\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n I acknowledge that certain RISKS OF INJURY are inherent to participating in these activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n I hereby waive\, release and hold harmless the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society\, its officers\, staff\, and volunteers for any injury that may be suffered by my child in the normal course of participation in the activities. \n *\n \n \n I agree\n\n \n \n\n\n Name\n \n \n \n \n Name \n\n \n \n \n First \n\n First \n \n \n Last \n\n Last \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n Date\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\n\n\nΔ URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/junior-curators-club/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20200804T190042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181819Z UID:4266-1754733600-1754841600@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Culture Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore artists’ studios\, museums\, art galleries and heritage sites through this free\, self-guided tour! There are venues open all over the Columbia Basin – and the Creston Museum is one of them! \nWhen you visit us\, just tell our staff that you’re on the Culture Tour and we’ll make sure you get a special\, behind-the-scenes tour. We’ll show you some of the museum’s hidden treasures\, give you a sneak peek into the archives and storage areas\, and share some insights into how we do what we do. \nCheck out the other venues here! \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/columbia-basin-culture-tour/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening,Guided Tours,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Alyson-Store-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20250701T165107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T184347Z UID:6243-1752573600-1752951600@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:History About Town 2025 DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot more to local heritage than just what’s on display at the Museum!\nJoin us for a jam-packed week of walking tours\, cemetery tours\, and more.\nThere’s “The Old Town” tour exploring the original part of Creston\, the crowd-favourite Great Creston Bank Robbery tour\, and the classics at Pioneer and Forest Lawn Cemeteries. Want to explore the story of the community – throughout the community? We’ve got it! \nWe’re offering up to three different tours each day of History About Town Week – July 14-19\, departing at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Pick the ones that best suit your schedule and sign up today! \nAdmission: $5 per person per tour \n\nMembers’ Special: Book two tours\, join the third one free!\n\nAll tours are entirely outdoors and go rain or shine – please dress accordingly. We recommend hats\, sunscreen\, water\, and good walking shoes.\nSpace is limited on all tours – advanced booking is recommended!\nClick here to go to our sign-up form.\n \n  \nNEW! The Old Town: We’re in the process of developing a brand-new tour of the original section of Creston! Come explore how this place the Ktunaxa call Kxuna’manam became Creston. Start and end at the corner of Cook Street and 11th Avenue South below the grain elevator (Staking Park). 11 blocks\, most with sidewalks; some steep hills. Approximately 60 minutes \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 7:00 PM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\, combined with the Great Creston Bank Robbery tour (approximately 90 minutes)\n\n  \nThe Great Creston Bank Robbery: Join us for the weirdest and funniest episode in Creston’s downtown history! Start and end at Visitor Information Centre\, 121 Northwest Boulevard. Six blocks\, good sidewalks\, optional stairs. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 7:00 PM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\, combined with the Old Town tour (approximately 90 minutes)\n\n  \nSettlers and Pioneers – Pioneer Cemetery: Take a fascinating look at the people who built the community – and explore the strange history of Pioneer Cemetery itself. Meet at the main gate of Pioneer Cemetery\, 315-11th Avenue South. Short distance; uneven terrain; some hills. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 17 July\, 7:00 PM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nComing to Canada – Forest Lawn Cemetery: People from all over the world have made an impact on the Creston Valley. Share the stories and experiences of a few of them. Meet at the top of the hill in Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 602-36 Avenue North. Short distances\, fairly level ground. Tour route may be restricted or adjusted to respect any funeral services. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 7:00 PM\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-about-town-2025/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Guided Tours,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Downtown-background-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20250410T213551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T190329Z UID:6090-1745953200-1745960400@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:The Night the High School Burned DESCRIPTION:On a Wednesday morning in April 1980\, Leanne\, a Grade 11 student at Prince Charles Secondary School\, called her friend. “Maureen\,” she said\, “there’s no school today.” \n“Why not?” asked Maureen. \n“Because there’s no school.” \nAt about 2:00 AM the night before\, fire had broken out in the thirty-year-old building. Within an hour\, the structure was fully engulfed and all firefighters could do was hose down nearby residences. By dawn\, the school – one of the finest in the Kootenays; home to award-winning band\, drama\, and art programs; producer of provincial championship sports teams; provider of a vast array of academic and trades programs – was gone. \nApril 29\, 2025 is the forty-fifth anniversary of that fire. Join us as we explore the history of high schools in the Creston Valley and unveil previously unseen film footage of the fire. \n  \nTuesday\, April 29\n7:00 PM\nErickson Room\, Creston & District Community Complex\nThis presentation is being given in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting. You must be a member of the Creston Museum to vote at the AGM – you can purchase your membership online here using PayPal\, or by dropping in to the Museum. \nMuseum members have priority admission. \nAdmission is free for members; $5 for non-members. \nThere are limited seats available to non-members of the Museum – RSVP below to ensure you get one! \nMembers planning to attend are also encouraged to RSVP – thank you! \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/the-night-the-high-school-burned/ LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20250329T214153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T182903Z UID:6084-1745953200-1745960400@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting\nTuesday\, April 29 \n7:00 PM \nErickson Room\, Creston & District Community Complex \nAgenda: \n1. Call to Order / Adoption of Agenda \n2. Approval of Minutes of 2024 AGM \n3. President’s Report \n4. Financial Report \n\n\n\nAppointment of External Accountant for 2025\n\n\n\n5. Presentation of Strategic Plan \n6. Staff Reports \n7. Business Arising from the Reports \n8. Special Resolution: \nWhereas proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society have been circulated to all Members of the Society\, and all Members have been given opportunities to review and discuss the proposed amendments\, it is \n Resolved that the Bylaws of the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society be replaced in their entirety to: \na) Amend Part 2 – Members of the Bylaws to clarify the definitions\, roles\, and responsibilities of Members; \nb)Clarify the roles of Directors and conduct of Directors’ meetings; \nc) Make sundry other amendments for clarity\, consistency of language\, and/or compliance with the Societies Act \n  \nMoved by:                                                           Seconded by: \nClick here to download a copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments: Bylaw Revisions Final \n9. Election of Board of Directors \n10. New Business \n11. Adjournment \n  \nJoin us immediately after the AGM for a special presentation:\nThe Night the High School Burned\nClick here for details and to reserve your seat! \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gavel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20241123T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20241123T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20241107T175642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T175642Z UID:5988-1732375800-1732383000@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Forgotten Creston Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Join author and publisher Keith Powell for the launch of his new book\, “Forgotten Creston: A Photo History of Early Creston & District.” \nThe collective memory of a town often lies in the photographs taken by its citizens. This book is full of some of the very best photos of Creston’s history\, and every one of them has a story to tell. \nKeith will present a slideshow of some of his favourite photos from the book and discuss his process for creating it. And\, of course\, he’ll be on hand to sign your copy! URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/forgotten-creston-book-launch/ LOCATION:Creston Public Library\, 531 - 16th Avenue S\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cover-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240720T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20190329T182410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T163746Z UID:2806-1721037600-1721502000@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:History About Town 2024 DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot more to local heritage than just what’s on display at the Museum!\nJoin us for a jam-packed week of walking tours\, cemetery tours\, and more.\nWe’re planning tours of the oldest residential neighbourhoods\, a few of downtown Creston\, an exploration of Forest Lawn Cemetery tour\, a wander through Pioneer Cemetery\, and even an investigation of the local grain industry! Want to explore the history throughout the community? We’ve got it! \nWe’re offering up to three different tours each day of History About Town Week – July 15-20\, departing at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Pick the ones that best suit your schedule and sign up today! \nAdmission: \n\n$5 per person per tour\nBook three different tours – $10 per person\nSign up for four or five different tours – $15 per person\n\nAll tours are entirely outdoors and go rain or shine – please dress accordingly. We recommend hats\, sunscreen\, water\, and good walking shoes.\n  \nSpace is limited on all tours – advanced booking is recommended!\nClick here to go to our sign-up form.\n\nComing to Canada – Forest Lawn Cemetery: People from all over the world have made an impact on the Creston Valley. Share the stories and experiences of a few of them. Meet at the top of the hill in Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 602-36 Avenue North. Short distances\, fairly level ground. Tour route may be restricted or adjusted to respect any funeral services. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nMonday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\n\n  \nHistory Downtown/Great Creston Bank Robbery: Trace the evolution of Creston’s commercial district\, the events that made it change\, and the evidence it left behind. Plus – we’ll include everyone’s favourite story\, The Great Creston Bank Robbery: the weirdest and funniest episode in Creston’s downtown history! Start and end at Visitor Information Centre\, 121 Northwest Boulevard. Six blocks\, good sidewalks\, optional stairs. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 18 July\, 7:00 PM\nFriday\, 19 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nSettlers and Pioneers – Pioneer Cemetery: Take a fascinating look at the people who built the community – and explore the strange history of Pioneer Cemetery itself. Meet at the main gate of Pioneer Cemetery\, 315-11th Avenue South. Short distance; uneven terrain; some hills. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 7:00 PM\nThursday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nThe Dow Addition – Residential Tour: Explore one of Creston’s oldest residential neighbourhoods and “meet” some of the notable people who lived there. Start and end at the main entrance of Adam Robertson School\, 421-9th Avenue North. Nine blocks with possible extension to fifteen depending on the group. Narrow streets\, few sidewalks\, some short steep hills. Approximately 75 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 7:00 PM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nGrain Industry and Elevators: Join us for an exploration of the local grain industry\, from the dyking and reclamation of the flats\, to the construction and operation of the grain elevators that played a central role in shipping and marketing the grain produced. Park at the Visitor Information Centre and meet us at the downtown grain elevators. Uneven terrain outdoors\, uneven floors inside; possible rodent sightings. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 7:00 PM\n\nSign Up Now\nThis project is funded in part by:  \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-about-town-2024/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Guided Tours,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Downtown-Blended.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20230407T200636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182443Z UID:5208-1719050400-1719072000@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Kids' Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Day is right around the corner!\nA full day of fun and games\, for the young and young-at-heart! \nJoin us for some returning “fan favorites”! \nLike…. \n\nIce cream making! (NEW AND IMPROVED)\nBalloon shaving!\nLessons in the schoolhouse!\n\nAnd our brand new game…. \n\nMining for “silver”!\n\n  \nADMISSION BY DONATION! \n*All ages welcome! \n*Saturday\, June 22: 10am-4pm. \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/kids-day-2023/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Laundry1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20231215T204003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T173456Z UID:5735-1714827600-1717423200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:The Lure and the Lore of the Local DESCRIPTION:Creston Museum\, Creston Public Library\, and Luanne Armstrong are teaming up to bring you a series of special presentations on local history! Creston is celebrating the hundredth anniversary of its incorporation this year\, and that’s all the excuse we need! \nThe Creston Valley and Kootenay Lake are rich with stories: historical\, prehistorical\, and present day. Come and learn about where you live and how it became the place that it is. Geology\, prehistory\, the history of Kootenay Lake\, stories of the Nasookin and other sternwheelers\, the story of Creston becoming a town\, are some of the topics that will be presented. \nFor the fourth instalment of this series\, Michael Cone shares “The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Kootenay Landing Tug and Barge Service.” He will tell a story of hard-working tugs pushing railcar transfer barges between Kootenay Landing and Procter from 1898 until 1930. This daily service operated in all conditions despite the perils of ice\, driftwood\, low-water sandbars\, blizzards and fog. In the wheelhouse\, captains steered their course with little more than a compass\, a clock\, a few familiar landmarks\, and most importantly their knowledge of the local terrains\, winds\, and currents. \nSaturday\, May 4\, 1:00 PM in the Erickson Room at the Creston & District Community Complex \n  \nThe line-up so far: \nSaturday\, February 3: Boom\, Bust and Bar Rooms – the History of the Kokanee Inn with Tammy Bradford \nSaturday\, March 2: The History of Kootenay Lake with Luanne Armstrong \nSaturday\, April 6: The Bluebell Murder Trial with Louis Knafla. \nSaturday\, May 4: Kootenay Landing Tug and Barge Service with Michael Cone. \nTBD: The Geology of the Valley with Wayne Choquette \nTBD: The History\, Culture and Stories of the Yaqan Nukiy with Chief Chris Luke Sr. \nTBD: The Diking of the Creston Flats with Luanne Armstrong \nTBD: Growing Up in Creston with a panel of long-time residents URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/local-lore/ LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/poster-4-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20240417T184829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T184950Z UID:5865-1714212000-1714226400@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Museum Clean-Up Day DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! \nBy which we mean\, the end of April and the start of the Museum’s busy season…and we need to get the whole place clean and sparkling for our visitors! \nPlease join us for the Museum Clean-Up Day on Saturday\, April 27\, starting at 10:00 AM. \nThere’s lots to do\, and something to suit everyone: \n\nDusting and sweeping floors\, windowsills\, shelves\, and displays\nTidying up displays – straightening pictures\, minor repairs\, that sort of thing\nRaking\, weeding\, and other yardwork\nPower washing outdoor objects\nOiling the logging arch (that might take more than one day)\nEt cetera\, et cetera\, et cetera (we’ll have a list!)\n\nIt’s a great way to go behind the scenes and get really hands-on with the Museum’s collections! Bring a friend\, family\, or the whole team…just please let us know in advance so we can make sure we have enough goodies. We provide coffee and goodies\, of course! \nWe start at 10:00 AM\, and go until we’re done. In past years\, it’s taken two to three hours. \nPlease bring brooms\, dustpans\, buckets\, soft rags\, rakes\, garden tools\, or anything else you think you might need for whatever job you decide to do – we have a few to share\, but more makes the work go faster! URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/museum-clean-up-day/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Museum-Clean-up-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20240131T233343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T224731Z UID:5803-1709145000-1709152200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:100 Years of Ice Sports in the Creston Valley DESCRIPTION:Creston Museum\, Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association\, and several other partners are working on a potential new exhibit for at the Community Complex: \n100 Years of Ice Sports in the Creston Valley\nHockey. Curling. Figure skating and fun skating. Broomball…and anything else that involves ice. We’d like to hear your stories and memories of the teams\, the games\, the coaches\, the players\, the rinks and arenas and frozen lakes and ponds – whatever you would like to share with us. \nJoin in the conversation! Our second community engagement session is at the Kootenay Room of the Creston & District Community Complex on Wednesday\, February 28\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. We’ll have a bunch of posters on all these topics to get your memories flowing…and pens and paper everywhere to write them down! \nThe goal is to create a permanent\, physical exhibit at the Community Complex\, so if you have local sports memorabilia and photographs you’d like to contribute\, we’d love to know about that\, too! \nNo RSVP necessary – just drop in! \n(If you prefer a smaller or quieter or less crowded setting\, just drop us a line or give us a call at the Museum  – 250-428-9262 – and we’ll make the arrangements). \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/ice-sports/ LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ice-Sports-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20220928T201909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T000710Z UID:5109-1684585800-1684602000@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: 40 Years\, 40 Voices DESCRIPTION:The Creston Museum has been sharing the stories of the Creston Valley for forty years.\nTo celebrate\, we’re opening a brand new\, community-curated exhibit over Blossom Festival weekend! \nKader tells us about his first driving experience. \nAaron is sharing some of his unique artwork. \nAnne describes her journey to Canada. \nThese are just a few examples of the many presentations people are creating for this community-curated exhibit. It also includes micro-exhibits about historic cultural communities in the Creston Valley: Sikh\, Black\, and Chinese communities\, and a Japanese family forcibly relocated during World War II. \nOpening to the public approximately 12:30 PM (following the Blossom Festival parade) on Saturday\, May 20. It’s a feature throughout the Blossom Festival weekend\, so come on down any time and check it out! \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/40-years-40-voices/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit Opening,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220713T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20220623T181945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T183607Z UID:5056-1657702800-1657708200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Creston's Great Duck Debate DESCRIPTION:Imagine you are living in the Creston Valley in 1942 – and getting caught up in the hottest debate of the time: Should the flats west of Creston be reclaimed for farmland? Or should the natural marshes and lakes out there be left for the ducks? \nIn the Valley’s early settler history\, the answer to that question was pretty much unanimous. But starting in 1942\, the question of whether to continue reclamation centred on Duck Lake\, the Valley’s last remaining area of natural wetlands – and suddenly things weren’t quite so unanimous anymore. \nWe created this special presentation for the 2022 Creston Valley Bird Festival. Everyone liked it so much we’ve been asked to give it again for members of the Festival committee who couldn’t attend the original – and we’re opening it up to everyone else! Join us on Wednesday\, July 13 at 9:00 AM for an in-depth look at the history of reclamation\, the preservation of wetlands for wildlife\, and the fight over Duck Lake that marked the transition. \nAdmission by donation. URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/crestons-great-duck-debate/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Guided Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Duck-Debate.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20220518T204242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T001857Z UID:5040-1654797600-1654801200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:It's About Time DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wished you could go back in time and meet some of the people who made important things happen? Well\, now you can!\n\nWe are excited to announce that LiveHistory\, a history-theatre production company\, is visiting Creston on Thursday\, June 9!\n\n“It’s About Time” is an immersive theatrical virtual experience\, taking audience members on a journey back to World War II. Once you step back in time\, you will meet a mysterious character from the past\, who welcomes you into her adventure. Through her questions\, missions\, and experiences\, you will feel as if you have journeyed to the past\, and find your place in history’s tale.\n\n\n\nJoin us on your own or with the whole family. Suitable for ages 8 and up. Bring a take-out dinner to enjoy beforehand – our patio\, lawn and gazebo are open starting at 5:00! $5 per person; tickets available below or register by emailing tammy@crestonmuseum.ca or calling 250-428-9262. URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/its-about-time-2/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/About-Time.png ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20210313T185020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T230541Z UID:4669-1615975200-1616857200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Spring Break at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to do over Spring Break? We can help!\nWe’ll help you investigate the local story through guided explorations of the Museum’s exhibits\, hands-on activities\, and more! \nWe have several programs available\, all adapted to COVID-safe protocols. Choose the one that strikes your fancy\, then book a time slot that works for you – it’s exclusively for you and the people in your personal social bubble: Wednesday through Saturday\, beginning anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Maximum six people per group\, please; $20 per group. \nTo book: Contact us at 250-428-9262 or programs@crestonmuseum.ca. Advance booking required. \n\nScavenger Hunt: Everything’s connected\, sometimes in surprising ways. Look for everything that’s on your list and explore the connections between them!\nPlaydough Cabin: Explore the challenges of building a home for yourself in the new communities of the Creston Valley – then try it yourself!\nButter-Making: Resourcefulness was the order of the day for the Valley’s first settlers – how are you at making the things you need?\nApple Packing: There’s a lot of work involved in raising fruit\, especially in a new community! Can you handle it all?\nA Lesson in the Schoolhouse: School today is very different from the way it was a century ago. Check it out for yourself! URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/spring-break-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spring-Break1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20201204T150023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T164932Z UID:4491-1607781600-1607788800@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Virtual Visits with Santa DESCRIPTION:As it happens\, Santa loves museums. It’s a little known fact\, but they’re his favourite places to visit when he takes one of his rare vacations from the North Pole. So when Santa realised he couldn’t come to Creston in person this year to visit with all the good little girls and boys\, he called us to ask if we could help him out. Of course we were happy to! \nVirtual Visits with Santa\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2020\n2:00 – 4:00 PM\nCall the Creston Museum at 250-428-9262 to sign up for a special personal visit with Santa on Saturday\, December 12. Then\, watch for an email from the Creston Museum (crestonmuseum@telus.net) that tells you how to join him on Zoom (Santa has recently discovered Zoom and he thinks it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread). \nDonations are very much appreciated! All donations will be shared between the Creston Museum and PAWS (Santa loves animals\, too\, you know. How would he do his job without the reindeer to pull his sleigh?). You can make a donation with a credit card or etransfer when you call to sign up\, or click here to go to our secure donations page at CanadaHelps.org. If you do that\, though\, please include a note that it’s for a visit with Santa\, so we’ll know to share it with PAWS. \nDon’t worry – COVID won’t keep Santa from making his rounds on Christmas Eve! He’s an essential service! He\, Mrs. Claus\, the elves\, and the reindeer have been isolating themselves up there at the North Pole\, making sure they all stay healthy and well so they can travel around the world delivering presents. You can follow him – and find lots of information and games – on NORAD’s Santa tracker website. URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/virtual-visits-with-santa/ LOCATION:British Columbia CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Santa-Dani-Sophie-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200627T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20200528T183518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T183518Z UID:3930-1593273600-1593277200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Now that social-distancing guidelines are starting to relax a bit\, we’re able to turn our attention to some of the behind-the-scenes stuff that’s required for a non-profit organisation – including our Annual General Meeting. \nIt’s your chance to review the Board’s activities; we’ve got some exciting announcements to make; and you’re very welcome to explore the Museum and see some of the strategies we’re implementing to ensure all our visitors have an exciting and worthwhile experience\, even in this new hands-off world. we hope you’ll join us! \nWeather permitting\, the AGM will be held outdoors\, in the Museum’s courtyard\, with plenty of space and fresh air for everyone. We hope you’ll join us and enjoy the Museum’s lovely gardens and patio while you’re at it! (rainy-day alternate is the Carr Building\, on the Museum’s grounds\, but we’re optimistic that June 27th will be a lovely sunny day!). \nAnnual General Meeting \nSaturday\, June 27\n4:00 PM\nCreston Museum \nAgenda: \n1. Call to Order / Adoption of Agenda \n2. Approval of Minutes of 2019 AGM \n3. President’s Report \n4. Financial Report\na. Appointment of Auditors for 2020 \n5. Staff Reports\na. Manager\nb. Program Co-ordinator \n6. Business Arising from the Reports \n7. Election of Board of Directors\na. Slate of Directors \n8. New Business\na.\nb. \n9. Adjournment URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Legion-Drumhead-1949.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20200602T173457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200610T233843Z UID:4001-1590969600-1593561599@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Kids Day (Month) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Kids Day! (Month) \nThis is the first in a month long series of twice weekly activities/challenges hosted by the Creston Museum in lieu of our traditional Kids Day! To participate: Complete the challenge and share it with us! \nAll the challenges will be listed here on Mondays and Thursdays each week – scroll down to see them all! \nTo share your challenge with us: post it on our Facebook\, Twitter\, or Instagram using the hashtag #KidsDay; send us a photo via email; or bring your project to the Creston Museum (we’re open 10:00 – 4:00\, Tuesday to Saturday). \nCHALLENGE #4: INVENT A FOUR-INGREDIENT RECIPE\nAll throughout history\, there have been times when money is tight\, and food is short. So people had to get creative with what they had to eat! \nHere is your challenge: \n\n–> Invent a 4 ingredient recipe using ONLY things you have in your house. Don’t go to the store and buy anything! Any Spices other than salt and pepper count as an ingredient! \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nCHALLENGE #3: CROCHET THREE GRANNY SQUARES\nCrocheting is the art of making a fabric through loops of yarn using a hook. It has many handy-dandy uses! You can make everything from clothes and slippers\, to cloths\, to blankets with it\, much like knitting! Instead of using two needles\, you use one hook. \nA granny square is an easy way to piece together a larger blanket\, one square at a time. Once you have enough squares for the size of blanket you want\, you sew or crochet them all together. You can do the same colours of granny squares\, or different colours; the same pattern\, or different patterns! \n\n(if you don’t know how to crochet\, you can check out our how-to lesson on the Creston Museum Online Learning Center!) \n  \n\nCHALLENGE #2: MAKE AN OLD PIECE OF CLOTHING INTO SOMETHING NEW\nHand-me-downs and re-purposing have been essentials for as long as people have worn clothes! During the depression\, when flour companies found out that people were making clothing for themselves and their children out of the 100-lb flour sacks\, they started making them with prints on them! \nYour challenge today:\n–> Take clothing that you don’t wear anymore\, or some clothes that are too big/too small\, and turn them into something wearable! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCHALLENGE #1: BUILD A BIRDHOUSE WITHOUT USING WOOD!\n\nWho doesn’t love to watch birds flying back and forth to their nests in the spring! But sometimes getting a wooden house kit isn’t the easiest\, and not everybody can just make one. So here is your first challenge!\n–> Build a birdhouse out of recycled material you can find around your house! \n(Keep in mind\, it has to be safe for the birdies so don’t use or decorate it with anything they can get caught or tangled in!) \n(Photo courtesy Google Images) URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/kids-day-month/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kids-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200427T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20200307T000825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T163703Z UID:3158-1588014000-1588024800@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:The Night the High School Burned DESCRIPTION:On a Wednesday morning in April 1980\, Leanne\, a Grade 11 student at Prince Charles Secondary School\, in Creston BC\, called her friend. “Maureen\,” she said\, “there’s no school today.” \n“Why not?” asked Maureen. \n“Because there’s no school.” \nAt about 2:00 AM the night before\, fire had broken out in the thirty-year-old building. Within an hour\, the structure was fully engulfed and all firefighters could do was hose down nearby residences to keep them from catching fire. By dawn\, the school – one of the finest in the Kootenays; home to award-winning band\, drama\, and art programs; producer of provincial championship sports teams; provider of a vast array of academic and trades programs – was gone. \nThe Creston Museum has film footage. \nWe’re marking the fortieth anniversary of the PCSS fire with a special presentation at the Tivoli Theatre. \nIt’s a double feature! \nFirst on the bill: Hockey! Third period of a nail-biter Game 6 playoff matchup between the Creston Clippers and the Kimberley Knights! \nFollowed by The Night the High School Burned: historic photos of the school from its construction to the day it burned; highlights from its history; memories of students and teachers – and approximately twenty-five minutes of film footage of the fire that destroyed it all. \nDoors open 6:30; show starts at 7:00. There will be a very brief AGM of the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society in between the two features. \nAdmission: Members of the Historical Society – by donation; Non-members $10. Admission includes pop or popcorn. Not a member? Sign up here! URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/high-school-burned/ LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 1411 Canyon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20191130T224426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191130T224426Z UID:3020-1575799200-1575817200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Little Railroad Open House DESCRIPTION:The Model Railway at the Creston Museum is always a hit with the youngsters. \nThe trains are running! The model railway’s trains at the Creston Museum\, that is! \nThe Seventh Siding Trackers Model Railway Club at the Creston Museum has been busily upgrading tracks and adding details – and now they’re hosting a special pre-Christmas Open House so you can check it out! \nSunday\, December 8 \n10:00 – 3:00 PM \nAdmission free – but donations are very much appreciated! \nInterested in joining the club and trying your hand/getting back into/doing more model railroading? The members of the Club will be glad to fill you in! URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/little-railroad-open-house/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20191130T234150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T001224Z UID:3023-1575727200-1575734400@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:History Mystery Play-Time DESCRIPTION:Here at the Creston Museum\, we’re always receiving new donations of stuff connected to local history. \nOne of our most recent donations is a collections of several dozen photographs\, all from the 1940s to 1960s\, and most of them we haven’t been able to identify. \nLike this one: \n \nI have to admit\, this one’s intriguing! Look at the size of that parade – on an evidently cold winter’s day! And all the signs encouraging people to come out and cheer while Creston thoroughly trounced Kimberley at…something. But what? What was the event? And what on earth was going on between Creston and Kimberley to inspire the kind of rivalry that this photo suggests? \nWe’d like to invite you to check out these photos – and if you can tell us something about what’s happening in them\, we’d sure love to hear it! \nHistory Mystery Play-Time \nSaturday\, December 7 \n2:00 – 4:00 PM \nIn the Archives building at the Creston Museum \n219 Devon Street\, Creston BC \nAdmission by donation \n  \nSneak preview and free admission (with coffee and cookies!) exclusively for members of the Creston Museum: 12:00 – 2:00 PM URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-mystery-play-time/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening,Kids & Families ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T051849 CREATED:20190530T161004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T224512Z UID:2891-1561640400-1561651200@www.crestonmuseum.ca SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Day DESCRIPTION:Multiculturalism Day and the Creston Refugee Committee 40th Anniversary \nFor forty years\, the Creston Refugee Committee has been sponsoring families from diverse cultures to come to Canada and live in Creston. Join is on Canadian Multiculturalism Day\, June 27th\, to celebrate this milestone. Refugee families past and present\, including five family members who arrived in Creston forty years ago\, will be attending. \n\nCelebration of cultures through food\, dress\, music.\nAnniversary Cake\nPresentations\nMeet the families\n\nJune 27\, 2019 \nCreston Museum \n1:00 – 4:00 PM \nSchedule of the afternoon (please note\, times below are approximate): \n\nLuncheon – 1:15pm\nPresentation – 2:15pm\nAnniversary Cake – 3:00pm\nSocial – 3:00-4:00pm\n\nThis event is free\, but please pre-register so we know how many people to expect! \nQuestions? Call 250-402-9448 or 250-254-1421 \n  URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/multiculturalism-day/ LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Guided Tours,Kids & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RC-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR