COLUMN: Village News – This month at MHV: October moments you won’t want to miss

Even though the last vestiges of summer have left us, and autumn colours and cooler weather are inviting us to prepare for winter, Mennonite Heritage Village continues to offer activities and programs for everyone. Here are a few highlights.

Volunteer appreciation – Oct. 1

If you have volunteered at MHV this past year, we’d like to honour you at our annual volunteer appreciation event on Oct.1 at 7 p.m. This will be a great evening full of laughter and refreshments as MHV staff give a big thank you to the volunteers who make our programming happen.

Exhibit Explorers: Craft & Story Hour – Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Exhibit Explorers is MHV’s free weekly craft & story hour for parents and their children! At 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings, join MHV staff in the indoor gallery for storytime, movement games, and a craft that accompanies the stories that were read. This storytime is for any parent with their children who are looking for a place to go for storytime or who are looking for a fun, free outing. No registration is required and we look forward to having many parents and kids dropping by.

Perogy making workshop – Oct. 24

Join MHV and Country Perogy Shop for a perogy making workshop that’ll walk you through the whole perogy making process. Plus, you’ll go home with 2 dozen of your own hand-made perogies. Registration is $60 and spots are limited. Sign up at www.mhv.ca to secure your spot now.

Winter field trips – Booking now for November to April

Step back in time and experience living history this winter with MHV’s winter school programs! Without the luxuries of a furnace, running water, or a local Walmart, experience the hard-work of “Getting Ready for Winter.” In a life before TV’s, phones, and Netflix, what did children do during winter? Spend some time engaging in classic “Pioneer Winter Play.” Plus, during November and December only, jump back in time and experience “A Pioneer Christmas.” Head to www.mhv.ca or call 204-326-9661 to learn more and book your field trip today.

Upcoming events

Open Tuesday to Saturday until 5 p.m. – Gerhard Ens Gallery new exhibit is open: Mennonite Medicine: Cures and Curiosities – 1800 to 1950.

Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. – Exhibit Explorers – Exhibit Explorers is MHV’s free weekly craft & story hour for children and their parents. Join us Thursday mornings for story time, games, and crafts in our indoor gallery. Completely free and no registration is required. We can’t wait to see you.

Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. – Volunteer Appreciation – Our volunteers are unbelievable. If you have volunteered at MHV this past year, we would love to have you come to our Volunteer Appreciation evening. This will be a great evening full of laughter and refreshments as MHV staff give a big thank you to the volunteers who make our programming happen.

Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. – Agatha’s Almanac – Movie showing – Join the MHV Auxiliary for the showing of Agatha’s Almanac, the incredible true story of 90-year-old Agatha Bock. Proceeds from the event go to the MHV Auxiliary, which supports the mission of Mennonite Heritage Village. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. – Perogy making workshop – Learn how to make perogies from the best. Join MHV and Country Perogy Shop to learn all the tricks of the perogy making trade. Go home with two dozen of your own handmade perogies to enjoy.

Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – MHV Christmas Market – Bigger and better than ever. The MHV Christmas Market returns this November. Make your Christmas shopping an experience as you shop local vendors, walk through the museum, and take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the village. Plus, you can enjoy our famous heritage waffles and white sauce. Village Books & Gifts Sale – 25 percent off select souvenirs and books. Admission is by donation or bring a tin for the bin in support of Southeast Helping Hands.