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Congratulations! Canoe Winner!

Posted on September 5, 2011

The winning 2011 Canoe Raffle Ticket has been drawn, and the Friends are pleased to announce the winner is: CRAIG HALPENNY of Perth, with ticket 0078 purchased way back in April at the Perth Festival of the Maples. Congratulations, Craig, … Continue reading →

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Heritage, Music and Voyageur Canoes Coming Up!

Posted on August 22, 2011

Wow, the second weekend of the Heritage Mica Festival (Aug. 27 and 28) will bring loads of exciting activities for the whole family. The Perth Town Crier will welcome all our guests and set the tone for this heritage day. … Continue reading →

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Celtic Music Rocks in the Rain!

Posted on August 22, 2011

A small but hardy group braved the rain and danced up a storm to the Celtic sounds of Cratur at the Barn Dance and Corn Roast hosted by the Friends of Murphys Point on Sunday. This was the highlight of the … Continue reading →

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Sold Out Crowd for World Premiere!

Posted on August 22, 2011

The world premiere of The Silver Lining saw a sold-out audience Saturday night (August 20) at the Heritage Mica Festival at Murphys Point. The Friends of Murphys Point commissioned this outdoor  theatre piece to bring to life the Lally family who … Continue reading →

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Heritage Mica Festival Kicks Off!

Posted on August 22, 2011

It was a beautiful sunny day at the main beach for the kick-off to the second annual Heritage Mica Festival. Lanark Highlands Celtic band Skirmish performed at the opening events.  The band drew crowds during the event hosted by the Friends, … Continue reading →

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The Silver Lining

Posted on August 15, 2011

Join us for the performance of The Silver Lining at the Heritage Mica Festival on Saturday, Aug. 20. The cast and musicians have been rehearsing their lines to bring the history of the Silver Queen Mine and the Lally family to … Continue reading →

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This Weekend at the Heritage Mica Festival

Posted on August 15, 2011

A busy weekend ahead heralds the beginning of the 2011 Heritage Mica Festival. The festival officially kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 20 with a fabulous BBQ and the music of Skirmish under the main tent at the Main Beach in the … Continue reading →

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Summer Sale Now On at the Park Store!

Posted on August 10, 2011

Friends-wear is all the rage – and now you can get it and more at unbeatable prices during our summer sale! CHECK IT OUT: * ALL Friends printed T-shirts and bucket hats are now reduced to the low price of $10! … Continue reading →

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Let No One Go Unfed!

Posted on August 10, 2011

We Friends are pretty darned good at feeding campers, so we thought we would extend this talent to town. If you’re hungry this Saturday, Aug. 13, be sure to stop by our fundraising barbecue in front of Barnabe’s YIG at the … Continue reading →

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Help Us Finish Ore Wagon Restoration!

Posted on August 1, 2011

Thanks to a wonderful group of volunteers, the 1860s ore wagon that has been located for many years on the Silver Queen Mine Trail has been restored to almost-pristine condition, but we’re not quite done! The dilapidated Adams wagon came … Continue reading →

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