[Bcma-l] Coming Events for October 2007 at the Delta Museum & Archives

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Delta, BC September 17, 2007  -  Coming events at the Delta Museum and
Archives for the month of OCTOBER,
2007
 
 
Special Exhibits
 
Food for Thought:  a history of dining on the delta   
July 21st – December 21st, 2007
 
What we eat, how it’s prepared and the way it’s presented at the table have
all evolved over the last century.  From the lavish Edwardian table, through
war rationing, to the fondue pot of the 1960’s, this exhibit looks at the
influences on food fashions and their resulting paraphernalia.  Also
included in this culinary exploration will be Delta specific ethnic
traditions and regional specialties (like Boundary Bay crab salad!) Bon
Appetit!  
Main gallery exhibit.
 
Delta’s Main Street:  Delta Street from 1890 to 1980
July 4th – December 21st, 2007
 
This exhibit tells the story  of Delta Street from its heyday, as Delta’s
commercial “Main Street” to the street’s decline and experience with urban
renewal in the 1970’s.  Dramatic changes in Delta Street are revealed in
photographs, maps and plans, and contemporary newspaper articles.

Archives foyer exhibit
 
 
Public Programs

	
		 
 

Antique Identification & Appraisal Clinic           
Saturday, October 2nd
10:00 am – Noon
Kinsmen House
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
5050 – 47th Avenue, LADNER                                           
 

Al Bowen of Al Bowen and Associates Appraisers will identify and provide
fair market value for your family treasures, heirlooms, special finds and
collectibles. Bring portable antiques or photos of larger items for
appraisal. Stick around and learn about other peoples’ antiques.
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Space is limited. Age limit 12+
years.  Cost $12/two items, $5/extra items, $5 observers.
 
The Mystery of Crescent Creek
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 
Saturday, October 27th

Kinsmen House

5050 – 47th Avenue, LADNER
 
Get into the spirit of Halloween with an evening of true crime, Delta-style,
with local author Warren Nottingham. Warren tells the tale of one of Delta’s
earliest unsolved mysteries: the gruesome murder of James S. Harris who was
bludgeoned to death in 1887. Spooky!!!!  Pre-registration and pre-payment
recommended. Space is limited. Age limit 10+ years.   Cost $5 per person.
            
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For more information, please contact:
 
Erin Strauts
Museum Secretary/Receptionist
Delta Museum and Archives
4858 Delta Street
Delta, BC   V4K 2T8    
Tel: (604)-946-9322     Fax: (604)-946-5791      email:
deltamuseum@dccnet.com
 

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