Events
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Black History Month Documentary Film Festival
Feb 04, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012
Films play Saturdays throughout February at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Catch a different documentary every Saturday. All films are free with admission.
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Print Shop Demonstrations
Feb 09, 2012 - Feb 09, 2012
1:30-4 p.m. Every Thursday afternoon there is an opportunity to view demonstrations and learn about heritage printing equipment from print shop veterans, Marshall Haines and Doug Isles.
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Family Day
Feb 20, 2012 - Feb 20, 2012
Grey Roots is open for Family Day! Celebrate Family Day with a salute to Elvis by visiting the Elvis: Grit & Grace exhibit.
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Grey County Black History Event with Northern Terminus Journal Vol. 9 Release
Feb 25, 2012 - Feb 25, 2012
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. An Event devoted to celebrating Black History and the Underground Railroad.
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Museum & a Movie
Mar 03, 2012 - Mar 03, 2012
2 p.m. A family-friendly movie plays Saturday in the Grey Roots Theatre.
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March Break Family Activities
Mar 10, 2012 - Mar 17, 2012
March Break fun for the whole family! ***Please note: Grey Roots is closed on March 11 & 12.***
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March Break KidsCamp
Mar 12, 2012 - Mar 16, 2012
HEY KIDS!! Spend your March Break at Grey Roots! Join us for games, experiments, exploration, crafts, outdoor activities and so much more.
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WW1 Lecture Series - Lecture #1
Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 20, 2012
2:30 p.m. Details to follow. Free with admission.
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Maple Syrup Festival du sirop d'érable
Mar 24, 2012 - Mar 24, 2012
8 a.m.-12 noon. École Saint-Dominique-Savio, La Jardin des Découvertes Daycare and Le Centre Culturel le Jardin des Decouvertes, in partnership with Grey Roots, invite one and all to share in French culture and have fun! Details to follow.
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WW1 Lecture Series - Lecture #2
Mar 27, 2012 - Mar 27, 2012
2:30 p.m. Details to follow. Free with admission.
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Early Dismissal Day
Mar 28, 2012 - Mar 28, 2012
On Early Dismissal Days head out to Grey Roots for family fun!
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WW1 Lecture Series - Lecture #3
Apr 03, 2012 - Apr 03, 2012
2:30 p.m. Details to follow. Free with admission.
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Archives Awareness Week
Apr 03, 2012 - Apr 05, 2012
Each year, Ontario celebrates Archives Awareness Week, the first full week in April. Free admission to the Reading Room all week (although donations gratefully received). Behind-the-scenes tour at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 4.
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4th Annual Mix 106 Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 07, 2012 - Apr 07, 2012
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Details to follow.
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WW1 Lecture Series - Lecture #4
Apr 10, 2012 - Apr 10, 2012
2:30 p.m. Details to follow. Free with admission.
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Members' and Volunteers Behind the Scenes Tour
Apr 14, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012
1-3 p.m. See the Collections and Archives. View special items in the holdings with staff as your guides.
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Earth Day
Apr 21, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012
Grey Roots celebrates Earth Day. When you visit, take home complimentary seeds to grow something green.
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Celebrate the Night Sky
Apr 24, 2012 - Apr 24, 2012
Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a lecture & night viewing.
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Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair
Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 26, 2012
Regional Heritage Fairs are community celebrations of history where students showcase their projects. It's like a Science Fair, but for history!
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Memories of Elvis
May 06, 2012 - May 06, 2012
2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Meaford Hall featuring local tribute Elvis artist, Peter Irwin. Tickets are $26.50 + HST and the proceeds will benefit the Heritage Village at Grey Roots.
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Early Dismissal Day
May 09, 2012 - May 09, 2012
On Early Dismissal Days head out to Grey Roots for family fun!
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Public Night Sky Viewing
May 11, 2012 - May 11, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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Bluewater Car Club - Annual Car Inspection
May 12, 2012 - May 12, 2012
9 a.m. - 12 noon. Join us at the Bluewater Garage for the Bluewater Car Club's annual inspection of vintage cars! This is a free event.
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P.D. Day Adventures
Jun 08, 2012 - Jun 08, 2012
P.D. Day Adventures at Grey Roots are fun and educational. The theme is: Sherlock Holmes.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Jun 08, 2012 - Jun 08, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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Moreston Sundays - Spring Preview
Jun 17, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012
1-4 p.m. Be among the first visitors of the 2012 season!
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Moreston Sundays - Spring Preview
Jun 24, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012
1-4 p.m. Be among the first visitors of the 2012 season!
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P.D. Day Adventures
Jun 29, 2012 - Jun 29, 2012
P.D. Day Adventures at Grey Roots are fun and educational. The theme is: Village Days.
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Summer Fun Flicks - Showing Daily to Labour Day
Jun 29, 2012 - Sep 03, 2012
Daily at 2 p.m. See a different family-friendly film each day. A great way to stay cool on a hot day.
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Moreston Heritage Village Opening
Jul 01, 2012 - Jul 01, 2012
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special activities to celebrate the beginning of the Moreston summer season on Canada Day.
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Summer Scavenger Hunt
Jul 01, 2012 - Sep 03, 2012
Search for clues in our Summer Scavenger Hunt!
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Heritage Village Tours - 3 Times Daily to Labour Day
Jul 01, 2012 - Sep 03, 2012
11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. daily. Take an interpreter led tour back in time through Moreston Heritage Village.
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KidsCamp Week 1 - Fossils & Dinosaurs
Jul 03, 2012 - Jul 06, 2012
Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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KidsCamp Week 2 - CSI Boot Camp
Jul 09, 2012 - Jul 13, 2012
Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 13, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky. This is a free event and all are welcome. Event is weather dependent.
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Members' Tour of Moreston Heritage Village
Jul 14, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012
1-3 p.m. Peek in all of our current Heritage Buildings. Find out what's in store for the next couple years.
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KidsCamp Week 3 - A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Jul 16, 2012 - Jul 20, 2012
Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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KidsCamp Week 4 - Animal Planet
Jul 23, 2012 - Jul 27, 2012
Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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KidsCamp Week 5 - Solving a Mystery
Jul 30, 2012 - Aug 03, 2012
Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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Emancipation Celebration Festival
Aug 03, 2012 - Aug 04, 2012
Celebrating the Black history of our area. Speaker's Forum at Grey Roots: Friday at 7 p.m. 150th Picnic at Harrison Park on Saturday.
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KidsCamp Week 6 - Literary Heroes
Aug 07, 2012 - Aug 10, 2012
Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For children 9 and up. Presented by the Bluewater Quilters Guild.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 10, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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KidsCamp Week 7 - Fear Factor
Aug 13, 2012 - Aug 17, 2012
Daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Games, crafts, gallery activities, and a field trip!
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Hammer-In
Aug 18, 2012 - Aug 18, 2012
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Don't miss this blacksmithing extravaganza in the Moreston Heritage Village!
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Sep 07, 2012 - Sep 07, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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159th Sydenham Agricultural Fair
Sep 20, 2012 - Sep 20, 2012
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by the Sydenham Agricultural Society. Over 500 children participating. Agricultural fun! Fair: Thursday, September 20. Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22: displays only.
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Rethinking the Past & Durham Woodworking Exhibits Opening
Sep 29, 2012 - Sep 29, 2012
7 p.m. Grey Roots original exhibits. Details to follow.
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Pratie Oaten
Sep 30, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012
12 noon-5 p.m. Grey Roots is celebrating its third annual Pratie Oaten Irish Festival in Moreston Heritage Village! Details to follow.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Oct 12, 2012 - Oct 12, 2012
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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5th Annual Holiday Craft Sale
Dec 01, 2012 - Dec 01, 2012
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 25 local artisans and craftspeople. Free admission to the show!
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Holiday Family Fun Day
Dec 08, 2012 - Dec 08, 2012
Seasonal films, refreshments, crafts, games and scavenger hunts.
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Moreston by Candlelight Winter Evening
Dec 15, 2012 - Dec 15, 2012
4-8 p.m. Experience Christmas in the Heritage Village. Sleigh rides, roaring fires, carols, hot apple cider and more!
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