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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">PRESS RELEASE</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">January 3, 2019</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><i><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black">Family Pirate Party</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt"> Greater Vernon Museum & Archives</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Address:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt"> 3009 32<sup>nd</sup> Ave.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Dates:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Jan. 3<sup>rd</sup> , 2019</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Time: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt"> 2:00pm – 4:00pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Tickets :
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">$5 / person<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">Phone:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;letter-spacing:-.45pt">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">250-550-3140<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ahoy mateys! Join Kiki the Pirate for an afternoon packed with pirate and fairy themed merriment! Dancing, pirate chanteys, a treasure hunt, and even a little magic are on deck! Come dressed in your favorite pirate or fairy costume for
a chance to win a prize. Swashbuckling fun for the whole family!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t lollygag…pick up your tickets for this Sunday February 10<sup>th</sup> (2pm – 4pm) Vernon Winter Carnival event at the Carnival office before they vanish! Limited number of tickets available. Tickets are just $5/person.
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<p class="MsoNormal">“We are thrilled to have Kiki lead our Winter Carnival event for the third year in a row! Kiki brings such enthusiasm and leads a dynamic, interactive afternoon that will leave everyone wanting more!” said Denise Marsh, Marketing & Communications
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<p class="MsoNormal">This event is also a part of the museum’s Kids Series sponsored by Kal Tire. A special thank you to Kal Tire for their continued support of this program.
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<p class="MsoNormal">“If you are wondering what has happened with our Grandparent & Grandchild Dance, we’ve moved it to the Grandparents Day weekend in September. Watch our social media for details!” explains Marsh.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, call 250-550-3140, email <span class="MsoHyperlink">
<a href="mailto:mail@vernonmuseum.ca">mail@vernonmuseum.ca</a></span>, visit <span class="MsoHyperlink">
<a href="http://www.vernonmuseum.ca">www.vernonmuseum.ca</a></span>, or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Caption: </b>Kiki the Pirate is getting her “ARRRRRGH!” perfected for the museum’s Family Pirate Party scheduled for Feb. 10<sup>th</sup> from 2pm -4pm.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Kind regards, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold";color:#002060">Denise Marsh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.vernonmuseum.ca/"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="113" height="88" id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image014.jpg@01D4A35C.2CC406B0" alt="Museum Logo 2016 low res 4"></span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Marketing & Communications Coordinator <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">250.550.3140 <span style="font-family:Symbol">|</span> 3009-32<sup>nd</sup> Ave. Vernon, BC V1T 2L8
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:denise.marsh@vernonmuseum.ca">denise.marsh@vernonmuseum.ca</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please note my regular working hours are: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Mondays 9:00am-2:00pm (museum is closed to the public), Wednesdays 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursdays 9:00am-2:00pm & Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm.
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