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SUMMARY:NOW LIVE: Vaux’s Swifts Chimney Cam
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay Museum is excited to broadcast the Vaux’s swifts return to the museum’s brick chimney again this year. With help from Mayor Bob Wells\, City of Courtenay staff and ACS Computer Solutions\, the museum has placed live cameras on the roof to view the swift traffic inside and outside the chimney. \nThe 24-hour livestream will be available through our YouTube channel\, so be sure to tune in and catch them before they continue their migration from Central America to Northern BC and Alaska. \nClick to Watch Live!
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/now-live-vauxs-swifts-chimney-cam/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T182825Z
UID:14500-1744934400-1745020799@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Friday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay and District Museum will be closed on Good Friday\, April 18th\, to give our staff a chance to enjoy the holiday. We’ll be back open on Saturday and look forward to welcoming you then! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/easter-friday-closure/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20250307T231656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T231656Z
UID:14472-1744743600-1744749000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:English Lecture: The Francophone Ranchers of BC’s Interior Plateau\, 1860s-70s
DESCRIPTION:Event type: In-person\nTime and Date: 4:30 pm en francais; 7pm in English. Both on Tuesday\, April 15th (doors open 6:30pm for 7pm lecture)\nLocation: Rotary Gallery of the Courtenay and District Museum\nSpeaker: Historian Maurice Guibord\nTickets: free admission thanks to a Heritage Canada grant to the SHFCB. Please call to reserve a space as seating is limited. 250-334-0686 ext. 2. \nThe Société Historique Francophone de la Columbie-Britannique (SHFCB) has conducted onsite research in the Cariboo and the Okanagan on the history of Francophones who launched ranches in those regions in the 1860s-70s\, holding oral history interviews with their descendants\, and creating from the results a bilingual digital exhibition. \nClick for More Info
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/english-lecture-the-francophone-ranchers-of-bcs-interior-plateau-1860s-70s/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
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UID:14470-1744734600-1744740000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Conférence en français: The Francophone Ranchers of BC’s Interior Plateau\, 1860s-70s
DESCRIPTION:Event type: In-person\nTime and Date: 4:30 pm en francais; 7pm in English. Both on Tuesday\, April 15th (doors open 6:30pm for 7pm lecture)\nLocation: Rotary Gallery of the Courtenay and District Museum\nSpeaker: Historian Maurice Guibord\nTickets: free admission thanks to a Heritage Canada grant to the SHFCB. Please call to reserve a space as seating is limited. 250-334-0686 ext. 2. \nThe Société Historique Francophone de la Columbie-Britannique (SHFCB) has conducted onsite research in the Cariboo and the Okanagan on the history of Francophones who launched ranches in those regions in the 1860s-70s\, holding oral history interviews with their descendants\, and creating from the results a bilingual digital exhibition. \nClick for More Info
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/francais-lecture-the-francophone-ranchers-of-bcs-interior-plateau-1860s-70s/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
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SUMMARY:Annual Spring Fling and Easter Things
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! This is your chance to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Things event on Saturday\, April 12th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. All three hours will be jam-packed with lots of family fun\, and admission to the event is by donation. \nThe Barnyard Party Animals are back this year\, bringing along cute and friendly bunnies\, ducks\, chicks\, and hedgehogs to name a few. Their indoor petting zoo will be located in the museum’s Rotary Gallery on the main floor. \nThe wonderful Face Painting by Amy Louise is returning by popular request. The fee will be $5 cash per face. \nEncore\, encore! The museum welcomes back Mr. Day and his puppets for another set of live performances. His four fun shows will begin at 11:30 am\, 12:00 pm\, 12:30 pm\, and 1:00 pm. \nMeanwhile\, you can enter to win door prizes\, play a bird nest hunt\, and enter to win a jar of candy by guessing how many are inside. The Easter Elasmosaur mascot will be handing out delicious treats and posing for photos throughout the event\, so keep your eyes out for a familiar fossil. We’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/annual-spring-fling-and-easter-things/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241212T185206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T185400Z
UID:14121-1735084800-1735775999@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed from 1:00 pm on Tuesday\, December 24th through Wednesday\, January 1st\, 2025. \nThe museum will reopen again Thursday\, January 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\, and resume regular hours. \nWe wish everyone a Happy New Year\, and we’ll see you in 2025!
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/holiday-closure-2024/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241205T050707Z
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UID:14097-1734778800-1734786000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Live Music: Alan Jossul
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day these last several years\, you’ll be familiar with Alan’s original compositions and cover songs colouring the gallery. Alan will be performing live ambient acoustic guitar and vocals on December 21st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\, the last Saturday the museum will be open until the new year.  \nAlan Jossul is a local\, nationally known\, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator\, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. Click here to book a lesson.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/live-music-alan-jossul-3/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241127T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T203540Z
UID:14007-1733569200-1733576400@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Live Music: Tranquil Harp
DESCRIPTION:The museum is excited to welcome back the wonderful Tranquil Harp again this winter season. Patt will be performing ambient live harp music on December 7th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm while museum visitors explore the exhibits. \nWhen she’s not at venues performing her vast array of Classical\, Scandinavian\, Celtic\, Latin and Pop styles\, Patt teaches music in her Parksville home studio. Click here if you would like to book Tranquil Harp for an event or lesson.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/live-music-tranquil-harp-3/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241106T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T172738Z
UID:13924-1733252400-1733257800@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:A New Look at the Dinosaurs of British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur fossils are rare in British Columbia compared to places like Alberta or Montana\, but new research by the Royal BC Museum’s palaeontology team is uncovering the stories of BC’s dinosaurs from all corners of the province and through over 40 million years of geologic time. \n \nClick for Details
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/a-new-look-at-the-dinosaurs-of-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241001T212402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T212402Z
UID:13727-1733184000-1735084799@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Members-Only Gift Shop Sale
DESCRIPTION:From December 3rd through to the 24th\, members of the Courtenay & District Historical Society will receive a 25% discount on most items in our gift shop. This offer does not apply to items already marked down or on consignment. Your valid membership card must be shown at the time of purchase. \nNot a member? No worries! Purchase a membership and you immediately qualify for the special holiday discount. \nCome in to take a look around and start checking things off your shopping list!
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/members-only-gift-shop-sale-2024/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241001T205309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T210438Z
UID:13718-1731754800-1731765600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Elasmosaur’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Courtenay’s very own Puntledge River elasmosaur is turning 80\,000\,036 this November! \nJoin us at the museum on Saturday\, November 16th from 11:00am – 2:00pm for a special birthday party for the elasmosaur and celebrate its official designation as the provincial fossil of BC. \nThe popular Amy from Magical Faces will be here to paint faces for a $5 cash fee. \nCome and join us for cake\, treats and celebration.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/elasmosaurs-birthday-2024/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20241109T235820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T235820Z
UID:13952-1731690000-1731702600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Moonlight and Magic
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be open from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm for Courtenay’s 2024 Moonlight and Magic event on Friday\, November 15th. With this year’s theme of Electric Creatures\, you may spot our famous fossil out walking the streets!  \nAdmission to the museum will be by donation while open hours extend into the evening for the public. This is the latest the building is open all year\, so it’s the closest you’ll get to a night at the museum.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/moonlight-and-magic/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240830T231106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T174628Z
UID:13556-1730833200-1730838600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Lecture: Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five
DESCRIPTION:Writer\, editor and publisher\, Howard White\, presents an in-person talk based on the recently released Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five. Brimming with stories and images\, this fascinating collection celebrates Harbour Publishing’s fifty-year commitment to recording the unique ways of life that have sprung from the West Coast. \nClick for Details
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/lecture-raincoast-chronicles-fifth-five/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240826T203648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T230823Z
UID:13408-1727204400-1727209800@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Lecture:  It’s a Maritime War
DESCRIPTION:The boats and men that protected BC’s coast and beyond during WW II and the Fort at Yorke Island\n\nDuring World War II\, the Canadian army\, navy and air force each constructed their own boats and ships to be employed in the service of the war. Many of these vessels\, as well as fishermen’s boats and other commercial vessels commandeered for the war effort\, patrolled the west coast. \nClick for Details
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/lecture-its-a-maritime-war/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T210511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210531Z
UID:12965-1724497200-1724504400@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-19/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210417Z
UID:12963-1723892400-1723899600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-18/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210308Z
UID:12961-1723287600-1723294800@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-17/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T210137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210137Z
UID:12959-1722682800-1722690000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-16/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T210039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T210039Z
UID:12957-1722078000-1722088800@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-15/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240720T055507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T055507Z
UID:13194-1721739600-1721754000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Change of Hours Tuesday 23rd\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closing early at 1:00 pm on Tuesday\, July 23rd and will reopen again on Wednesday\, July 24th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\, and resume regular hours. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/change-of-hours-tuesday-23rd-2024/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T205937Z
UID:12955-1721473200-1721480400@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-14/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T205818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T205818Z
UID:12953-1720868400-1720875600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-13/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
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SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-12/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240612T015145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T175014Z
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SUMMARY:Canada Day Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday\, July 1st. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul\, enter to win a door prize\, and try their hand at kids’ crafts. There will also be a special one-day-only 50% off sale for the book Step Into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley (limit of 3 per person). \nWhile you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort\, take a few moments to check out the new second floor exhibit “Models & Miniatures”.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/canada-day-open-house/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240621T183858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T184003Z
UID:12932-1719658800-1719666000@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed\, and donations for the event will be put towards more supplies and designs for the next installment.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-11/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240618T175101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T175156Z
UID:12909-1719054000-1719061200@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Kids’ Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Starting from June 22nd to August 24th\, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. \nJoin our Kids Craft Coordinator\, Hannah\, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum provides all the materials and tools needed for the event.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/summer-kids-crafts-8/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240510T202908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T202908Z
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SUMMARY:Miniature Craft Workshop: Custom Fridge Magnets
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the completion of our new exhibit\, Models & Miniatures\, the museum will be hosting a miniature sculpting/painting workshop on Saturday\, May 25th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Anyone 10 and up is welcome to drop in and sculpt\, bake\, then paint their very own custom fridge magnets to take home. \nOur volunteer enthusiast\, Josh\, will be on hand to guide the group and assist with any difficulties. This is a free event (with some painting involved)\, with materials provided to accommodate 1 magnet per person while supplies last\, so come join us in your painting clothes! If you would like to make a donation for this activity please click here.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/miniature-craft-workshop-custom-fridge-magnets/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240509T171913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175655Z
UID:12720-1716318000-1716321600@www.courtenaymuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Mark Merlino: A Presentation on Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Event type: Online (Zoom)\nTime and Date: 7:00 pm\, Tuesday\, May 21st\, 2024\nSpeaker: Mark Merlino\nCost: Free Admission or By Donation\nZoom Link to Copy: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83273151147?pwd=VnptcDA3YkQ5c3pFMW9CQ1NqckZGUT09 \nJoin our guest speaker\, Educator/Librarian Mark Merlino\, for an enlightening Zoom presentation about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) facilitates machine learning and its present and future role in our lives. \nDiscover the latest transformative applications of AI and the implications of its expanded use. From research and e-commerce to self-driving vehicles and AI video generation\, you will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of AI on our lives. \nThe presentation will be 45 minutes\, with a 15 minute question/discussion period afterwards.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/mark-merlino-a-presentation-on-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240510T203310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T203310Z
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SUMMARY:Glacier Grannies Quilt on Display
DESCRIPTION:Over 300 grandmothers from Canada and six countries in sub-Saharan Africa have created this stunning quilt to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation\, and to raise awareness of the African grandmothers affected by the HIV epidemic. \nWhile you enjoy this beautiful piece of fabric art\, the Glacier Grannies will be on hand to answer your questions about the quilt and the work of the Foundation. For this stop in its journey across Canada\, the quilt will be on display in the museum’s Dogwood Gallery from May 15th to 18th alongside cards for sale\, and a visual scavenger hunt.
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/glacier-grannies-quilt-on-display/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260409T091439
CREATED:20240326T184122Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed on Friday\, March 29th.  Open 10am to 4pm on Saturday\, March 30th.  Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend!
URL:https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/events/good-friday-closure/
LOCATION:Courtenay & District Museum\, 207 Fourth Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 1G7\, Canada
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