Grey Roots - Events

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

Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery

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

Volunteer with the phone in the Farm House kitchen

1-4 p.m. Be among the first visitors of the 2012 season!
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National Aboriginal Day Education Program

Jun 21, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012

Details to follow.
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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

Village volunteers at the Bluewater Garage

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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