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Help Us Finish Ore Wagon Restoration!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

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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Did Someone Say “Pancakes”?!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Join us at Murphys Point on Sunday, July 31 for a fantastic pancake breakfast hosted by the Friends on the main beach at the park from 9 to 11 a.m. Funds raised will support the upcoming Heritage Mica Festival in August and September.  The menu … Continue reading →

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Four Weekends of Heritage Fun!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

The 2011 Heritage Mica Festival kicks into high gear at Murphys Point in just four weeks and the Friends of Murphys Point are busy putting the final touches on plans for the event. Spanning four weekends from August 20 to … Continue reading →

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Have We Got a Canoe for You!

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Looking for an easy way to support the Friends that also offers a chance to win a great prize? Then be sure to get your hands on tickets for our annual canoe raffle! This year’s gorgeous canoe has been generously … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Beach BBQ Held!

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Thanks to everyone who joined us on the beach at Murphys Point Park on Sunday, July 10 for a fabulous BBQ. The day was hot and sunny and there were lots of swimmers and canoeists working up an appetite. Friends’ members … Continue reading →

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Another BBQ on the Beach!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Join us at Murphys Point on Sunday, July 10 for a fabulous BBQ hosted by the Friends on the main beach at the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funds raised will support Super Kids In Parks and other youth programs, … Continue reading →

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Join Us for Fundraising Beach BBQ and Games Day!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Join us for some fun and food at Murphys Point on Sunday, June 26 when the Friends will be hosting a fundraising Beach BBQ and Games Day at the main beach at the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Friends Host Successful Pancake Breakfast

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

We did it again! The Friends of Murphys Point kicked it up a notch and hosted a larger-scale pancake breakfast (larger than usual!) as part of the annual bird count this year. The event, held on Sunday, May 22, attracted … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Our New Look!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

The Friends of Murphys Point Park are pleased to bring you our newly designed website! Our goal was to provide easier access to all the information you need about the Friends and the Park in an attractive new format.   Find Friends … Continue reading →

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