[Bcma-l] (Fwd) Penticton Museum Exhibit Opening - Thurs Feb 21st

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Subject:        	Penticton Museum Exhibit Opening - Thurs Feb 21st
Date sent:      	Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:49:21 -0800
From:           	"Peter Ord" <peter.ord@penticton.ca>
To:             	"Peter Ord" <peter.ord@penticton.ca>

EVENT UPDATE

from Penticton Museum & Archives



Date : February 20, 2008



Subject :  Exhibit Opening of 'Apple A Day - Hundred Years of Health
in Penticton' on Thursday February 21st 2008



From:  

Peter Ord - Museum Manager/Curator, Penticton Museum & Archives

Direct Tel: (250) 490-2452

Email: peter.ord@penticton.ca <mailto:peter.ord@penticton.ca> 

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The Penticton Museum & Archives and Penticton Centennial 
Committee
presents :



'Apple A Day - Hundred Years of Health in Penticton'

February 21st - March 13th in the RN Atkinson Gallery



Just a reminder that the public is invited to a special opening of the
second exhibit in the museum's Centennial Heritage Exhibit series.
Discover the unique places, people and artifacts that defined
Penticton's medical and emergency services history. The installation
will highlight the early lives of local doctors, nurses, firefighters
and police officers through interactive exhibits, rare images and
fascinating objects. 



The opening event will also include a panel presentation by
long-standing professionals from the local medical and emergency
services plus tons snacks, beverages and great company. Admission 
is
by donation. 



Event Details:

Date  : Thurs, February 21, 2008

Time  : 4 - 7pm (panel discussion starts at 5:30)

Place : Atkinson Gallery at the Penticton Museum : 785 Main St (next
to the library).



For more info, contact the Penticton Museum at (250) 490-2454 or visit
www.pentictonmuseum.com <http://www.pentictonmuseum.com/> .  
For info
on Penticton's centennial celebrations visit
www.penticton.ca/centennial <http://www.penticton.ca/centennial> . .



Hope to see you there!





Peter Ord 

Manager/Curator

Penticton Museum & Archives 

785 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5E3

Direct Tel: (250) 490-2452

Office Tel: (250) 490-2451

Fax: (250) 490-2442

Email: peter.ord@penticton.ca <mailto:peter.ord@penticton.ca> 



It's Centennial Time! Check out our Centennial Heritage Exhibits for
2008.

Opening in January: Beautiful Earth - 100 Years of Agriculture in
Penticton



Operation assistance is provided by the BC Arts Council. 




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BC Museums Association
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