If you want to pay tribute to the man your father is, then treat him to something that celebrates his rich heritage and helps him discover his inner pioneer.
On Sunday, June 17 families are invited to treat their dads to a special day at R.J Haney Heritage Village.
Start your morning with a hearty pioneer pancake breakfast. The village will be buzzing with displays from the Shuswap Pioneer Collectors Club, who are always willing to share their stories. Watch demonstrations by members of the Shuswap Spinners, Needle Arts and Quilting Guild. Discover the value of these fascinating crafts that still have merit today. Also of interest is Neil Sutcliff’s vintage radio collection. While at the village, enjoy free wagon rides, Haney House tours, pan for gold and visit the kids’ craft and colouring table. Take Dad on a scavenger hunt, exploring the village and trails and enter his name for the Father’s Day draw.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch at Marjorie’s Tea Room from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., while listening to some of the live music that will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year’s entertainers include: Lake Monsters, a nine- piece cover band that plays hits made popular by Michael Bublé, Santana, The Commitments and many others; Black n Bluz, a local six-member band that plays tunes from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s; and Bruce Strachan, a music professional well-known in the northern B.C. scene. His recording credits include Damals and Shakin’ Up North, Canadian Rockabilly Volume 1.
The Broadview School at Haney will host “Photographing Our Lives,” a photo project by South Broadview students in grades one and five. This exhibit reveals the diversity and character of where and how the students live and what they hold important to them.
Gate admissions are $6 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 13 years, and free for children under four.
For more information, call the village at 250-832-5243, visit www.salmonarmmuseum.org.