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Building community doesn't happen overnight, in takes all of us finding common
interests, connections and having trust in one another. Your Stories, Our Mission is a
year-long story-telling project that aims to connect; connect our community partners Front Porch Sessions at
to each other and the public, connect each of us through the power of the thousands the Mission Museum
of stories that make up our lives, and connect to Mission’s stories through creative
and cultural expression. The thread of stories will run through all of our events and Learn, make and take! Tell tales of old
activities and we have many incredible partners joining in along the way. The act and re-live experiences through a series
of sharing and listening provides genuine connection points, and the hope is to of hands-on workshops hosted on the
spark a small flame that will strengthen and grow through the year. Take part, build covered porch of the Mission Museum.
connections – your story is our mission.
■ Strawberry Planters
Thu May 9 • 6:00-7:30pm • $20
■ Butter Churning
Thu Jun 13 • 6:00-7:30pm • $20

$20/session for supplies.
Spaces limited, register in advance at
missionmuseum.com/events

PHOTO CREDIT: ELLEN NGUYEN

Recychestra with
Boris Sichon
Hey Neighbour! We have a vision Be part of our recycled orchestra!
for building community and we
hope you'll join us! This winter Mission’s Musical Madman, the
we asked Mission to send us incomparable Boris Sichon, will lead you
pictures and a 20 word story about through creating a musical instrument
people’s favourite objects, thank from recycled materials, learning how to
you for sharing! Through listening, play your instrument, and be part of a
learning, connecting, being Recychestra performance at the Mission
creative and getting involved we Folk Music Festival! This is a free program,
will build a community and define everyone is welcome to be part of the
culture. Get involved, be a part of orchestra!
This music box reminds me of my the story and take part in the art!
grandmother, mother, and myself For more details visit
because we all sewed on the same mission.ca/culture
treadle sewing machine. Louise, 79 mission.ca/yourstories

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