Sold Out Pancake Breakfast!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

The Friends’ latest culinary adventure was a complete sell out!

Lining up for a great breakfast!

The pancake breakfast held at the Main Beach on Sunday was scheduled to run for two hours, but the campers and visitors at Murphys Point proved to be a very hungry crew and we sold out in just over an hour! We served 150 people in an hour and six minutes – which averages out to 2 1/3 people every minute. We sold out of absolutely everything – which is a first!

Thanks to everyone who supported the event, which raised $312 (after expenses) for the upcoming Heritage Mica Festival, and our apologies to those of you who we had to turn away. Please watch for more pancake breakfasts and beach barbecues coming up during the festival – only a few short weeks away!

The pancakes were yummy…

...and seating was at a premium!

Thanks also to all the Friends volunteers and park staff who helped to make the breakfast such as success. Watch for notices about these popular feasts soon!

Helpful volunteers made it a full-service event!

 
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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 includes pancakes with Lanark County Maple Syrup, local  sausages, juice and coffee. The cost is $5 for adults and or $3 for kids under age 12.         

Regular park day-use entry fees apply ($14 per car; $11 for seniors; $7 for car disability permit) or use your provincial park camping permit or season’s pass for access. Remember, this entitles you to use the day-use facilities at the park, such as hiking trails, beaches and the playground, all day up to 10 p.m. You can make a whole day of it!

Come on out for a great meal and to support the Friends!

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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 September 11, the festival celebrates the history of the mica miners and families who settled this area circa 1900. Click here to learn more and for the full schedule of events. Hope to see you there!

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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 donated by Scott Canoe. It’s a 16-foot Prospector weighing in at 67 pounds. It is fiberglass and finished with the satin Slimline aluminum trim package and features wood web seats, a standard ash yoke and wood frame. The outside finish is a nifty-looking two-tone: the upper half is yellow and the lower is ivory white. It also comes with two paddles and two PFDs.

See the canoe for yourself – it is on display at the Park Store all summer. You can get your tickets at the Store or the Gatehouse, and they are also on sale at special Friends events. They are $2 each or 3 for $5 – a real bargain for the chance to win a prize worth $1,300!

Proceeds from ticket sales support the Friends education programs. The draw will be held at the Main Beach at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. Hurry – there are only 2,500 tickets to be sold!

Thanks in advance for your support!

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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 and volunteers Jane, Judy, Jan, Pat, Don and Beth were kept busy taking orders and serving up delicious burgers, sausages and hot dogs along with homemade cookies and chips for a special treat! We raised over $400 towards youth education programs run by the Friends at the park each year.

Friends member Don beat the heat while he cooked up a fabulous BBQ.

We were pleased to meet many campers from out of town. It was wonderful to chat with them about their stay at the park – many said they camp at Murphys Point every year! Of course we encouraged them to consider joining the Friends of Murphys Point as a member to further support all of the activities of the Friends. Memberships are now available on-line.

Favourite activities of the campers we met included trips to the Silver Queen Mine to learn about mica mining and the geology of the area, the amazing amphitheatre programs put on by park staff and, of course, spending time in or on the water – not surprising given the hot weather lately!

A young BBQ customer and his Dad have a conversation with Friends member Jane.

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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, such as Archaeo Apprentice.
Menu: Hamburger        $4.00
             Cheeseburger     $4.00
             Veggie Burger    $4.00
             Hot Dog                $2.00
             Bag of Chips        $1.00
             Pop or Juice        $1.00
 
Regular park day-use entry fees apply ($14 per car; $11 for seniors; $7 for car disability permit) or use your provincial park camping permit or season’s pass for access. Remember, this entitles you to use the day-use facilities at the park, such as hiking trails, beaches and the playground, all day up to 10 p.m. You can make a whole day of it!

Hope to see you there – and tell your friends!

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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. Funds raised will support Super Kids In Parks and other youth programs, such as Archaeo Apprentice.

Menu: Hamburger and Drink – $5
            Hot  Dog and Drink – $3

Regular park day-use entry fees apply ($14 per car; $11 for seniors; $7 for car disability permit) or use your provincial park camping permit or season’s pass for access. Remember, this entitles you to use the day-use facilities at the park, such as hiking trails, beaches and the playground, all day up to 10 p.m. You can make a whole day of it!

Hope to see you there – and tell your friends!

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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 between 150 and 175 campers, birders, Friends and regular hungry people for delicious pancakes and sausages.

Thanks to everyone who came out and support this fundraiser to support Friends’ programs. Also thanks to the army of volunteers for pulling everything together (it was great fun!), and the park staff for their ongoing support.

Watch for similar events over the coming months – we’ve got a taste for it (and pancakes!) now!

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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 and Park events under the “Events” tab, along with info about some of our most popular education programs and activities. Check out our new Gray Ratsnake social media features in the “Snakes” tab. Now you can join or renew your Friends membership easily and online, or make a donation to one of your favourite Friends programs. Cruise all the pages and see what’s on offer.

Check here often for updates, articles and photos. Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you again soon!

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