Friends of Murphys Point Park

Sold Out Pancake Breakfast!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Friends of Murphys Point

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 Friends of Murphys Point

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 Friends of Murphys Point

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!