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Subject: 	Media Release: Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair 2007
Date: 	Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:25:27 -0700
From: 	Sher Hackwell <Sher_Hackwell@dnv.org>


MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release from
North Vancouver Museum and Archives

March 31, 2007

Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair
Saturday, April 28, 2007 11am-3pm
North Vancouver Museum and Archives Community History Centre


The North Vancouver Museum and Archives is pleased to present its sixth 
annual Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair. An entertaining and 
educational family-oriented Fair, this free event will be held at the 
North Vancouver Museum and Archives’ NEW Community History Centre and 
the adjacent Lynn Valley Elementary School on Saturday, April 28^th from 
11am-3pm. The Community History Centre is located at 3203 Institute Road 
in Lynn Valley.

The Sea to Sky Regional Fair will feature a fun-filled collection of 
heritage-themed activities with plenty for everyone to enjoy.

· Tempt your taste buds with Candy Making by the Marzipan Man
· Feeling lucky? Pan for gold with Yukon Dan.
· Create a Heritage Hat or drop by the Artisan Bakery Table
· Delight in performances by the North Shore Celtic Ensemble and the 
Squamish Nation Eaglesong Dancers.

It doesn’t stop there - research your neighbourhood with the North 
Vancouver Museum’s archivist, chat with local authors, history experts 
and heritage plant experts. Kids can join in old-time games, experience 
the art of blacksmithing and view vintage vehicles including the 1936 
Harbottle Dairy Truck.

As well, for the sixth year running, the North Vancouver Museum and 
Archives has encouraged students from throughout the Sea to Sky region , 
to explore local history . Over the years, thousands of students have 
participated in the program and this year the results are wonderful! At 
the upcoming Fair, over 100 history projects will be displayed for your 
enjoyment . Hear about the building of the Lions Gate Bridge, the 
history of Nootka Sound and the Whitecap Soccer Team, Gastown and much 
more. Students will also be on-hand to show-off their projects and 
judges will recognize the students' handwork at the 3 p.m. closing 
ceremony.

We welcome you to step back for an afternoon to learn something new 
while enjoying the atmosphere of a community Fair. To view the complete 
Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair’s program, visit: _www.dnv.org/nvma 
<http://www.dnv.org/nvma>_ or call 604.990.3700 .

*Join us at the Fair! *

*Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair*
*Saturday, April 28, 2007 11am-3pm*
*North Vancouver** Museum** and Archives Community History Centre *
*3203 Institute Road**, North Vancouver, BC** (Lynn Valley Rd. & 
Mountain Hwy.)*
*Lynn** Valley Elementary School***
*3203 Institute Road**, North Vancouver, BC** (Lynn Valley Rd. & 
Mountain Hwy.)*

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*Our Sponsors: *
Historica, North Shore News, British Columbia Arts Council, The 
Balloonery, BC Museum of Mining, Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub, Burnaby 
Village Museum, Burnaby Heritage Blacksmithing Assn., Canada's National 
History Society, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles NW Aerie 2638, Elizabeth Bennett, Friends of 
the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society, Harbour Publishing, 
Kidsbooks in the Village, Lynn Valley Dairy Queen, Lynn Valley 
Elementary School, Lynn Valley Hair Salon, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 
#114, Mapleleaf Garden Centre, Maplewood Farm, Marketplace IGA, North 
Shore Credit Union, McDonalds, North Vancouver Recreation Centre, North 
Vancouver Arts Commission, North Vancouver Historical Society, Opus 
Framing, ReMax Crest Realty, TD Canada Trust, Tidey's Trophies and 
Engraving, Tomahawk Restaurant, Vancouver Art Gallery, Waves Coffee, 
West Vancouver Historical Society, West Vancouver Museum and Archives, 
Whistler Museum and Archives

Please direct all media inquiries to Sher Hackwell, Sea to Sky Regional 
Heritage Fair Coordinator, North Vancouver Museum and Archives, 
604.990.3700 ext.8008, or hackwells@dnv.org <mailto:hackwells@dnv.org> 
OR Shirley Sutherland at Extension 8003.