coming EVENTS 2012

• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING / PWSS
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 7:30 PM
Little Brick Schoolhouse (Centre Street — off Highway 4, Val Marie)
– the evening will include a special presentation on eco museums and options for the future of Prairie Wind & Silver Sage by Glenn Sutter, as well as reports and elections
– Libations and comaraderie, everyone is welcome
MEMBERSHIP: only $5/yr gives you voting privileges, you can purchase your membership at the door

• ECO MUSEUMS — An introduction by Glenn Sutter
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2:00 PM
Little Brick Schoolhouse (Centre Street — off Highway 4, Val Marie)
The introduction to the relatively new concept of eco museum is open to members of the Saskatchewan museums community.
Details to follow.
Glenn Sutter is a Ph.D. Research Scientist, and curator of Human Ecology Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Special events are posted on either this page or on our Facebook page.
See Grassland National Park for more park events.
See the Village of Val Marie site for events within the village itself.

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SOME PAST EVENTS — 2011

VAL MARIE CRAFT AND TRADE FAIR
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10 AM – 4 PM
At the Val Marie School on 1st Ave at #4 Hwy

FRIDAY, 1ST JULY 2011
Grasslands National Park sponsored a Canada Day outing for children and their parents, concluding with ice cream and cake at Prairie Wind & Silver Sage.

WEDNESDAY, 22nd JUNE 2011, 7:30 pM
Acclaimed poet Thelma Poirier’s reading (primarily from her recent book of poetry, Rock Creek Blues), was a big success. Colin Schmidt introduced her to well over 20 people, both visitors and local residents.
   Copies of Thelma’s book are available at PWSS, as well a through her publisher, Coteau Books.

TUESDAY, 28th JUNE 2011, 7:30 pM
Emmy award winning Gordon Hempton, soundtracker, presented a Soundscape Event featuring acoustic portraits from Grasslands National Park. Over 30 people attended this exception presentation.

HOURS
Our season runs from eary May to late September.

SPRING/SUMMER HOURS:
7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm
Closed 1 hour for lunch (hour may vary)

Please note that our staff needs a break, too! If you arrive shortly before the lunch break is scheduled, we have a comfortable bench outside where you can take your beverage and treat. Just leave the cup on the doorstep. Return to look at the displays and store when we reopen!

GROUPS
If possible, groups of 5+ are advised to contact Prairie Wind prior to arrival to allow us to serve you better. Call 306 298-4910.

Prairie Wind & Silver Sage is located in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, a heartbeat from Grasslands National Park. We are in the Little Brick Schoolhouse, on Centre Street across from the Park Visitor’s centre

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