For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
Thursday, August 4, 2023
1:00 PM
Release #23-61

Subject: Minden Hills Cultural Centre - August Programs

The Minden Hills Museum & Heritage Village and Nature’s Place continues to have fun and exciting daily programming activities and events throughout August. We are open Tues to Sat between 10 AM and 4 PM. Admission is by donation. No pre-registration is required for any programs and events.

Heritage Programs

Butter in a Jar and Ice Cream Making: Join us and learn to make butter and ice cream the old-fashioned way. Spoiler alert: there will be work! Children are welcome. Butter in a Jar is Aug 9^th, 16^th, and 23^rd at 11 AM, while Ice Cream Making is on Aug 11^th, and 18^th, and Sept 1^st at 2 PM.

Planting 101: Come join us in the heritage garden to learn gardening basics, including planting the seeds and providing care. Available on Aug 10^th and 19^th at 11 AM.

Dress to Impress: A variety of period costumes of different historic eras will send you back in time. Come on down and try them out! Available on Aug 15^th.

Natural Heritage and Craft Activities

Experiments with nature, Volcanoes: What are igneous rocks? How are they formed? Come see our rock collections and observe a volcanic eruption simulation! You can also conduct your own volcanic experiment. Available on Aug 12^th and 23^rd, and Sept 2^nd at 2 PM.

A series of instructor-led crafts activities that let you get creative and show off your craft skills. Bring home your prized piece or give it to your friend. Families are welcome. All supplies are provided. Rock Painting is available on Aug 12^th, and 26^th at 11 AM. Mini-Scarecrow is available on Aug 17^th August at 2 PM, and Aug 29^th at 11 AM. Paper Plate Birds is available on Aug 5^th at 2 PM.

New Programs in August

Calligraphy Club: Cursive can be beautiful and fun to learn. Join the Calligraphy Club to learn cursive writing and become a pro! Available on Aug 18^th, and 31^st at 11 AM.

Experiments with Science, Oobleck: Let’s get messy! Learn about density and viscosity by making your own oobleck mixture with cornstarch. Great for families. Available on Aug 8^th and 29^th at 2 PM.

Crocheting a Square: Starting with the basics, you will learn to crochet a square. We will also cover the history on crocheting. Suitable for ages 8 to 11. All materials are provided. Available on Aug 17^th, and 30^th at 11 AM.

Bracelet Making: Come on and create a cool friendship bracelet and learn about the origin and tradition of bracelet making. Available on Aug 8^th and 22^nd at 11 AM, and Aug 31^st at 2 PM.

Move & Groove: Come Join us and learn some super fun dance moves. Move your body and show us what you got! Available on Aug 5^th and 24^th, and Sept 2^nd at 11AM.

Tie Dye 101: Come and learn cool designs that you can do on fabric with tie dye. All ages are welcome. Bring a plain T-shirt or a handkerchief. Available on Aug 11^th and 25^th and Sept 1^st at 11 AM.

Adventure Maps: Want to join a scavenger hunt? Join us for Adventure Maps! Learn the principles of cartography and how to map your surroundings. You may win a prize too! Suitable for children. Available on Aug 16^th, and 30^th at 2 PM.

Exploring Climate Change: Our world has been experiencing unprecedented environmental changes in recent decades. Learn some key concepts of this global phenomenon and how you can help! Available on Aug 9^th and 15^th at 2 PM.

Special Events on Site

Tea Party: It's teatime! The volunteers at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre will be enjoying a cup of tea in period costumes in Bowron House inside the village. Feel free to join the party and have a cup of tea with us! Available on Aug 5^th at 2 PM.

Movie Night @ the village: Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and join us in the village for the movie nights. They will be screened on Aug 10^th and 24^th starting at dusk. All ages are welcome!

Haliburton County Public Library: Drag Queen Story Time: The Haliburton County Public Library, Minden Branch invites a special guest, Auntie Plum, to join us for a Drag Queen Story Time in celebration of Minden Pride. Available on Aug 22^nd at 3 PM. All ages are welcome! No pre-registration is required. Event will be at the village.

The Turtle Guardians: Live exhibits and presentations by turtle experts: The Turtle Guardians are showcasing live turtles and teaching us about what threatens turtles and what we can do to help our shelled friends. Available on Aug 19^th and 26^th from noon to 2 PM.

Visit our Facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/Township.Minden.Hills.

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Contact Information:
Robert Wong, Cultural Program Coordinator
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0