Preeceville and District Heritage Museum - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor for Thursday July 30th, 2015 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-wallebeck

This week we focus on: Preeceville and District Heritage Museum was established to preserve the unique heritage of Preeceville and District. The museum\'s 22 theme rooms have artifacts and displays dedicated to the memory of the early pioneers of the area. The main lobby has photographs of many early pioneers and a "Preece Wall" of photos dedicated to the Preece family who donated the land for the Preeceville townsite. Rooms include a sports room, an olde tyme school rooms, a hospital room, a pioneer kitchen, a Church room, a club room, a pioneer bedroom and a room dedicated to the veterans of both World Wars. The varied culture of the area are depicted by the displays and colorfully costumed mannequins in the Ukrainian, Scandinavian and British Isles rooms. An agricultural room shows how steampower and horse power were used by the pioneers to break and work the land. Many photos show the different ways that the crops were harvested. The life size wooden milking cow complements the artifacts of the dairy room. The last area includes a Masonic/electronic room, an old time general store, a loom room, a library/research room, a Dentist\'s room, a "Fashions Through the Ages" room, and a "near-by" towns room that has pictures and articles from all the surrounding communities. The museum is open from May long weekend until September long weekend. Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday: 11am - 5pm Sunday: 1pm - 5pm Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students (12 and under). A yearly family membership is $10.00 and a yearly single membership is $5.00. There is usually a board member or senior volunteer on duty. The building is fully wheelchair accessible. Events: - Aug 1st - Saskatchewan Buy Local Day - Hot Summer Deals in Preeceville are still on - Summer reading program at Preeceville Public Library, every Wednesday until August 26, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Ages 4 - 10 welcome. Free. Sponsored by the TD Bank.

- Summer Fun Program is running till August 19, Monday and Wednesday, Preeceville Legion Hall, Ages 5 - 12 are welcome, runs 10 am - 12 noon and 1 - 3 pm. Free to attend. For more information call Karolyn @ 306-548-5478

- Swiming Lessons will be held at Lady Lake Park from July 27th to July 31st and Aug 2nd to Aug 6th. To register or for more information call Rebel @ 306-547-7312

- July 31st & Aug 1st - Preeceville Trap Shoot Club is holding a registered shoot at the Preeceville Sports Grounds. Compeititors must be a Registered ATA shooter, they have several events with a class for all levels. Call Ed @ 306-865-2700 or Gerald @ 306-327-4263 for more information.

-  October 10th - the 2015 Preeceville Annual October Tradeshow at the Legion Hall - 10 am - 4 pm, $35/table -all tables have to be paid to confirm booking. For any questions - 306-547-2291 (leave message), text 1-306-547-9422, email wbartel@sasktel.net

- October 25th, Kelsey Ecological Society presents Species at Risk in Saskatchewan - "Species at Risk in Saskatchewan" presented by Jordan Ignatiuk on Sunday October 25 at 2:00 pm, Club 60. Everyone welcome.

- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

- Check out all the summer events in Preeceville by visiting our web site and downloading our 2015 Vistitor Guide at: Click to view our 2015 Visitor Guide

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