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05/05/2023 - 19:00 to 23:00
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Get your groove on while the full flower moon lights up the sky!
Lunar Rotations is a unique space for people of all walks of life to experience the inner and outer magic of live music and soul-guided curation.
Come here to dance, connect, and just be. Hosted by award-winning DJ and community builder Zahra Habib.
Doors Open @ 6:30pm & event runs From 7-11pm
Let loose and move to the music!
Tickets are $20 in advance / $25 at the door
Enjoy sips from our botanical bar & delicious eats from our guest food truck.
To get tickets or more information, visit: https://wildflowers.farm/events.
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05/06/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!
Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.
While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.
Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.
For more information check out their website or Facebook page.
05/06/2023 - 10:00 to 16:00
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The beautiful village of Belmont is thriving!
On May 6th, a showcase of all that makes Belmont a remarkable community will be on display.
This is a family friendly event and all are welcome.
Come out and see what this community has to offer!
- Businesses
- Organizations
- Recreational Clubs
- Sports Teams
- BBQ lunch offered by the Belmont Lions
- Musical performers
- Shaw's 100 Kellogg Lane Ice Cream trailer
- Draws and prizes!
- Selfie station
- Belmont Swans swag bag for every family!
No entrance fee.
For more information, check out their Facebook page.
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05/10/2023 - 18:00 to 21:30
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Come on out for an evening of fun!
Join Central United Church for some entertaining enjoyment fit for the entire family!
Admission is $5 - which includes one bidding paddle
10 vendors plus a 50/50 draw, raffle table and snacks.
Doors open at 6 pm and Auction starts at 7 pm.
Proceeds will support local charities through the Central CUC Outreach team.
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05/12/2023 - 16:00 to 20:00
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Come out for some Reel-y Amazing Fish & Chips!
Bring out the whole family for a delicious meal!
Cocktails at 4pm and dinner at 6pm
Take out goes from 5:30-6:00pm
Dinner includes: five Perch fillets, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, a roll and dessert
$25 per person
Tickets are available for purchase:
- Ron's Auto: 519-633-6130
- Elford Automotive: 519-631-8038
- Harold Schroeder: 519-318-4189
- Ray Bernicky: 519-207-3168
- Columbus Club: 519-631-2166
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05/13/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!
Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.
While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.
Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.
For more information check out their website or Facebook page.
05/13/2023 - 08:00 to 13:00
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Come check out all the treasures to be found at this yard sale!
There will be a fundraising BBQ at the event with scrumptious eats!
The Central Elgin High School Environmental Club will also be hosting a plant sale.
$5 per table
To book a table please call Vicki at: 519-631-9294, or email snowsell@rogers.com.
05/13/2023 - 09:00 to 11:30
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Bring your friends for a morning of shopping!
The Union United Church is hosting a "Books, Blooms and Baking Sale" where you will find lots of unique treasures.
In addition to fascinating books, beautiful plants and delicious baked goods, there will also be various craft vendors on hand with their one-of-a-kind designs!
05/13/2023 - 10:00 to 15:00
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Bring all your friends and get set to shop till you drop!
This exciting event brings together local artisans and vendors to showcase their unique wares, including handmade crafts, jewelry, home decor, and more.
But that's not all - we're also featuring a used book sale and a mouthwatering BBQ, so you can browse for your next great read while enjoying some delicious food.
With so much to see, taste, and experience, the Spring Craft and Vendor Show is the perfect way to kick off the season and support local businesses.
05/13/2023 - 10:00 to 19:00
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Check out the amazing creations at this one-of-a-kind art show!
The Port Stanley Artists' Guild presents their Art Show and Sale of fine arts in a variety of mediums.
May 13th from 10am-7pm
Admission and Parking is FREE!
Please enter at the side door of the Legion.
For more information check out their website.
05/13/2023 - 19:00 to 23:00
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Come out & enjoy a night of great music and dancing!
Featuring: Dealerz Choice Showcase Band, Brian Salt, Ken Kokko, Noel Lesperance, and Randy Dawdy
Saturday, May 13th from 7-11pm
Doors Open @ 6:30pm ~ $15.00 per ticket
Advance tickets available now from the office.
Cash bar and food available for purchase.
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05/16/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/17/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/18/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/19/2023 - 14:30 to 18:00
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Join us for a FREE meal!
Bring out the whole family for a time of fellowship and a delicious meal!
Doors open @ 4:30pm & Dinner served from 5-6pm
All are welcome to come and enjoy a warm meal at the St. Thomas Anglican Church.
3rd Friday of each month
April 31st, May 19th, & June 16th
05/19/2023 - 19:00 to 22:00
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Looking for a night of unforgettable live music?
Look no further than Acoustically Hip, a one-man tribute, dedicated to the music of The Tragically Hip.
With a repertoire of some of the Hip's greatest hits, as well as some deep cuts and fan favorites, this three-hour set is sure to keep you entertained all night long.
Email acousticallyhip@outlook.com to reserve your tickets today.
$10 Tickets In Advance
You won't want to miss this incredible performance!
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Porch'N Perch Days 05/20/2023 - 08:00 to 05/21/2023 - 19:00
Port Stanley is the place to be this May long weekend!
Shop and SAVE at the village wide yard sales and their retail PORCH sales!
Then stay to SAVOUR a delicious PERCH feature at one of their incredible restaurants!
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The Road to Culloden - Scotland Forever 05/20/2023 - 10:00 to 05/21/2023 - 16:00
You don't want to miss out on this event!
Reenactors will be on the museum grounds representing the Jacobites, the Army of King James and the Government Forces of the Hanoverians.
Saturday, May 20th & Sunday, May 21st
Speak with the reenactors and learn about Scottish history that resulted in the Highland Clearances sending Scottish settlers to western Elgin County and other places throughout the world.
Museum and Agricultural Centre tours can be had at the usual admission rate of $10/adult and $5/child.
No food booth will be on site so we suggest bringing a picnic lunch.
Reenactors please contact Chris Timm to register your participation: Rebellionof1745@yahoo.com
Check out their website for more information.
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05/20/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!
Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.
While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.
Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.
For more information check out their website or Facebook page.
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Join In For More Guided Walks On The Spicer Trail!
As the leaves bud and spring flowers make their appearance join us for a romp through the Carolinian Forest and enjoy discussions of settler life, tree identification, and folk stories.
$5 / Child
$10 / Adult
For more information email: office@backuspagehouse.ca or call: 519-762-3072.
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05/23/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/24/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/25/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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Calling all volunteers!
Have you ever wondered about how you can make a difference in your community?
Come on out and learn about how to get started volunteering at Backus-Page House Museum.
Mandatory for all volunteers to attend one of these orientations.
You must RSVP to: info@backuspagehouse.ca or call: 519-762-3072
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05/26/2023 - 17:00 to 18:30
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Come out & enjoy a heavenly meal!
Bring out the whole family for this fundraiser and enjoy a delicious meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, horseradish, coleslaw, pickled beets, bun & dessert!
$20 per meal
Advance tickets available at the office or purchased at the door.
Take-out available as well.
4th Friday Of Each Month from 5-6:30pm
April 28th, May 26th, & June 23rd
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This is a play you don't want to miss!
What happens when a son, estranged for 13 years, returns to his gruff and uncommunicative father's farm?
Mending Fences is a play about dysfunctional family relationships that spans two generations but takes place over a few days.
Evening Performances at 7:30pm ~ May 26th, 27th & June 10th
Matinee Performances at 2:00pm ~ May 28th, June 3rd, 4th & 11th
Tickets: $20
Tickets available at the box office: 519-874-1185 or on their website.
Fully Licensed
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Elgin County Railway Museum's Season Re-Opening! 05/27/2023 - 10:00 to 05/28/2023 - 16:00
A new season is upon us and it's time to celebrate!
Join them as they re-open Elgin County Railway Museum for the summer season!
May 27th & 28th ~ 10am-4pm
- 50% off of admission
- an inflatable course
- burgers, hotdogs & popcorn
- crafts, tours, games & more!
They can’t wait to see everyone to launch another fantastic summer season in their St. Thomas and Elgin County community!
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05/27/2023 - 07:00 to 13:00
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It’s that time of year again, so get your wallets ready!
This years Belmont Town Wide Yard Sale is on Saturday, May 27th (each year it’s the last Saturday in May).
7am-1pm in the driveway/garage/yard
As always, this is a fundraiser for South Dorchester Public School: We advertise and you sell (or, purge!).
A member of the SDPS Parent Council will come to your yard sale asking for a donation of your choice.
All monies raised will be used to purchase classroom technology.
The more sales and shoppers, the better!
We will be putting lawn signs around town but please spread the word!
05/27/2023 - 08:00 to 12:00
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Drop off your returnable bottles & enjoy a beautiful morning at The Horton Farmers’ Market!
Elgin County Pride is #stthomasproud to partner with The Horton Farmers’ Market and St. Thomas Public Library for a Bottle Drive to benefit creating safe and inclusive Pride events for Elgin County and St. Thomas.
On May 27th representatives from the Rainbow Optimists Club and Elgin County Pride will be onsite at The Horton Farmers’ Market taking collection of bottles returnable to the Beer Store for refund.
A list of acceptable items is available here.
The St. Thomas Public Library will also be on hand until 11 am with their button maker and a series of #stthomasproud Pride designs and inclusive reading options to diversify your bookshelf or library request list.
Elgin County Pride is Monday, August 7th to Sunday, August 13th and events will be announced soon.
Elgin County Pride promotes inclusion, diversity, and respect for all!
05/27/2023 - 08:00 to 15:00
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Support your community and shop local!
Come out and visit Aylmer's year-round Farmers' Market.
While you’re there, pick up some local produce, shop the artisan vendors, treat yourself to freshly brewed coffee and take in the beauty that is the Old Imperial Farmers’ Market.
Open every Saturday from 8am - 3pm.
For more information check out their website or Facebook page.
05/27/2023 - 09:00 to 14:00
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Bring all your friends because you don't want to miss out on these bargains!
On May 27th, Sparta is hosing its village wide garage sale!
There will be lots of unique items and plenty of amazing deals.
Contact Sparta Candles for more information at: 519-775-0054 or info@spartacandles.com.
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Join in for more guided walks on the Spicer trail!
As the leaves bud and spring flowers make their appearance join us for a romp through the Carolinian Forest and enjoy discussions of settler life, tree identification, and folk stories.
$5 / child
$10 / adult
For more information email: office@backuspagehouse.ca or call: 519-762-3072.
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Let those creative juices flow!
If you are an avid knitter, crochet or just love to create one-of-a-kind crafts, this is the Judging School for you!
Please contact Pam Hills @ 519-464-3256 or email your questions to: pamhills70@gmail.com.
Registration and judging school information available at: www.ontarioagsocieties.com
For more information, check out their Facebook page.
05/27/2023 - 13:00 to 16:00
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Bring the whole family for a day of fun!
New Self-guided bike tour!
Pick up your free guide at Railway City Tourism, 605 Talbot Street, St. Thomas and follow the trail to the Elgin County Heritage Centre.
Saturday, May 27th From 1pm-4pm
Fun activities include:
- Step into the past in our Green Screen photo booth
- High Wheel riding demonstration
- Button making & bean bag toss
- Kids crafts - popsicle bicycles, license plates & streamers for your handle bars
- Tour Cycling: An Unspoken History with collector Rick Wolfe - featuring bicycles from the earliest years of cycling in the 1860s to the 1920s.
- Other cycling-related attractions, vendors & activities
- Award for best Period Costume - submit photo on Instagram with #IRODETHEWHISTLESTOP
First 50 participants to register receive a gift bag!
FREE ADMISSION ~ Register online here
For more information call: 519-631-1460 Ext. 193
Bikes only at the Heritage Centre. Cars please park behind the Elgin County Administration building next door at 450 Sunset Drive
Presented in association with Doug Tarry Homes Ltd.
05/27/2023 - 18:00 to 23:00
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Come and dance the night away!
This is guaranteed to be a fun night out and certainly an event that you don't want to miss!
Tickets are $20
For tickets please contact the Vienna Lions:
Pat Cole: 519-874-4662
Rose Beuk: rosebeuk@hotmail.com
Laura Edwards: laura_cott@hotmail.com
Cash Bar / Silent Auction / Dance
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This is a play you don't want to miss!
What happens when a son, estranged for 13 years, returns to his gruff and uncommunicative father's farm?
Mending Fences is a play about dysfunctional family relationships that spans two generations but takes place over a few days.
Evening Performances at 7:30pm ~ May 26th, 27th & June 10th
Matinee Performances at 2:00pm ~ May 28th, June 3rd, 4th & 11th
Tickets: $20
Tickets available at the box office: 519-874-1185 or on their website.
Fully Licensed
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05/28/2023 - 08:30 to 12:00
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Bring the entire family and enjoy a delicious breakfast!
Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, home fries, toast, and more!
8:30am - 12:00pm
Lots of fun activities for the kids as well!
Adults: $10, kids under 12: $5
All proceeds go to the Belmont Volunteer Firefighters Association
05/28/2023 - 13:00 to 16:00
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Join in for a peaceful trek in the woods!
Connect with nature and enjoy the beauty surrounding you as you hike along.
Listen for the unique sounds of the critters and cries from different species of birds.
Calm your spirit and free your mind of all stresses.
05/28/2023 - 14:00 to 18:00
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Bring the entire family for a festival like no other!
Join Siskinds LLP and Novus Rehab for a fun-filled afternoon with the family at the Wildflower Spring Charity Festival in support of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Sunday, May 28th from 2:00-6:00pm
This spring festival features:
- live music
- local vendors
- mouth-watering food
- bouncy castles
- face painting
- lawn games
- and more!
The Wildflower Spring Charity Festival is the perfect occasion to spend the day with family and friends, while supporting your community and STEGH.
For tickets click here.
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This Is A Play You Don't Want To Miss!
What happens when a son, estranged for 13 years, returns to his gruff and uncommunicative father's farm?
Mending Fences is a play about dysfunctional family relationships that spans two generations but takes place over a few days.
Evening Performance At 7:30pm ~ June 10th
Matinee Performance At 2:00pm ~ June 11th
Tickets: $20
Tickets available at the box office: 519-874-1185 or on their website.
Fully Licensed
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05/29/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/30/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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05/31/2023 - 10:00 to 12:00
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Don’t miss out on this hands-on experience with professional archeologists!
You can help to preserve local history by screening, recovering, and identifying artifacts to add to the archaeological record.
$50 per person for 2 hours
Safety glasses, vests, and gloves are provided.
Please bring a water bottle, food, hat, sunscreen, and comfy, weather-appropriate clothing.
Time slots:
*All participants must wear steel toe work shoes.
Limited spaces available.
Check out their website for more information, and click here to buy tickets.
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