The monthly meeting of the Maidstone Museum was held at Pine Island Suites on Monday, March 19, with Bill McGillvary taking the meeting in the absence of President Denis Meirtz.
A number of members reported a successful weekend at the Antique and Collectables show held in Lloydminster on March 11 and 12. Artifacts from our museum were on display and created a lot of interest from the public who also received brochures showing the buildings in our museum village put together and printed by member Cathy Utri. Thank you to all who gave their time to man the display.
The upcoming Trade Fair on April 21 and 22 was discussed - articles for the silent auction can be left at the Credit Union or the home of Mae Hinde - phone number 306-893-4030, House No. 317 corner of Main and 3rd Avenue.
The North West Museum Association spring meeting will be held Saturday, May 5. Registration at 9 a.m. at Meadow Lake museum, with the meeting to follow. Lunch will be at the seniors centre.
There was discussion of the upcoming Trade Fair, which will be held at the arena on April 21 and 22. This event is co-ordinated by Taylor and Kaitlynn Johnston. To book a booth, call 306-893-8290. All booths, bar, lunch, silent auction and stage will be on the main floor this year. Profit from this event will be used for arena renovations. Taylor was the meeting to co-ordinate this event. The museum silent auction is a big attraction at this weekend event.
The museum will be opening for the public on May 31 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with a tour guide on hand. Other times can be booked by calling 306-903-7350. We are always looking for more volunteers to help on different projects - a day or two at your convenience would be appreciated. Call any member of the museum.
Cathy Utri’s Guides and Brownies will be doing a clean up on May 12.
Spring cleaning of old buildings will be done prior to May 31. We are proud of our museum village and feel it as an asset to our town.
