You can enjoy various programming activities at the Miyazaki House: monthly events celebrating cultural diversity, guided tours, and more.
We’re opening the 2024 season with a Community Art Exhibit Showcase, featuring artwork by Gordon Whitney. Gordon’s exhibit opens May 21st and goes until June 2nd, 2024. The exhibit is open to the public Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
June Events and Activities
June events include a return of the pancake breakfast, a longstanding tradition in Lillooet so the community can celebrate Father’s Day together with family and friends. For those who are curious about local medicinal plants traditionally used by the St’at’mic people, this workshop is for you.
Sunday June 2nd from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm there will be a public Celebration of Life for Gordon Whitney. His family invites everyone to attend.
Saturday, June 15th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm is the monthly Lillooet Free Market in the garden. Everything is free! Bring your gently used items and or take what you need. Share your talents or skills. There’s always music and a potluck dinner to share as well.
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, June 16th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon is a Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with family and or friends on Father’s Day. Let us save you the time and effort of preparing breakfast at home. It’s a chance to come together, support a cause, and enjoy the company of others in a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful location.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Pancakes with your choice of butter and syrup or strawberries and whipped cream.
- Sausages
- Coffee or Tea
- Apple or Orange Juice
Price: Adults $15 or Children $10
Traditional Medicinal Plants Workshop
Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Traditional Medicinal Plants Workshop. Learn from St’at’mic Elder Philomena Peters about traditional medicinal plants that grow in the area and how to use them. There will be a handout and light refreshments provided. This workshop is organized by a member with funding from a neighbourhood small grant. Price: Free
July Events and Activities
In July we have more celebrating cultural diversity events and activities. You are going to love our special event for the children!
Saturday, July 13th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm is the monthly Lillooet Free Market in the garden. Bring your gently used items and or take what you need. Clothing, household items and more. Share your talents or skills. There’s always music and a potluck meal to share as well. Everything is free!
Teddy Bear Picnic and Bear Aware Presentation
Saturday, July 20th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm Teddy Bear Picnic and Bear Aware presentation. Families are invited to bring a blanket, a picnic lunch, and a teddy bear or favourite stuffed animal to this fun event during Lillooet’s annual Apricot Tsaqwem Festival. Tables and chairs will also be availble for those who need them. Bear expert and rescurer, Lydia Koot from Hope will have information about bear safety for people and bears.
- Book marks and stickers for the children.
- Colouring pages, and a booklet about bears and cougars.
- Bear aware brochures for adults.
- Demonstration of food other items to educate on all types of bear attractants.
Music, a teddy bear parade, and other activities for children are planned. A community member organized this event with funding from a neighbourhood small grant. Price: Free
Ice Cream Social & Ice Cream Making Workshop
Saturday, July 27th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Our Ice Cream Social is the perfect family outing! Bring your kids, grandparents, and everyone in between for a fun-filled afternoon of ice cream and community spirit. Watch an ice cream-making demonstration then enjoy a delicious homemade ice cream sundae. Live music and good company.
Menu: Choose from a strawberry or chocolate sundae, two scoops of real, old-fashioned vanilla ice cream with your choice toppings:
- Strawberries
- Chocolate Ganache
- Whipped Cream
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Maraschino Cherry
Sundae Price: $6.00 each
August Events
Sorry August’s monthly Lillooet Free Market was cancelled due to the illness. Watch for the next one in September.
Ian Skorscha Concert
Ian Skorscha will be at the Miyazaki House on Wednesday, August 21st, 7 – 9 pm. Advance Tickets $17.00 or $20.00 suggested donation at the door.
Ian Skorscha is a nomad musician from the Patagonia region of Argentina. He has spent 10 years touring from Canada to Argentina which has led him to become a troubadour with a personal sound. Nourished from Latin and Folk rhythms he’s making groundbreaking music. Ian sings in Spanish, while engaging his audience with storytelling, and takes us on a journey along his paths creating bridges between all America.
September Events
Saturday, September 21st the Lillooet Free Market will be open from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the garden. Volunteers are invited to come at 1:00 pm to help set up. Bring your gently used items and or take what you need. Clothing, household items and more. Share your talents or skills. There’s always music and a potluck meal to share as well. Everything is free!
Community Art Show
In September, we’re holding a Community Art Show. Local artists are invited to submit one or two pieces of artwork to showcase their talent. All art mediums are welcome.
Art Show Rules
All art mediums are welcome. There is no entry fee for artists. Each piece of art will be assigned a number, and voting will be open to the public. The three most popular works will receive a People’s Choice Award and a small cash prize.
- All artwork must be created and completed by the artist.
- Art submissions are open to all amateur and professional artists.
- The artist must provide an inventory list to be kept on file at the Miyazaki House.
- The artwork must be ready to hang or display and the artist will be expected to install and de-install the artwork. We have an art rail system designed for use with picture wire or monofilament. We also have art pedestals for carvings, sculptures, and other 3-dimensional artwork.
Depending on space available we may limit the number of entries per person to two.
Community Art Show Entry Form
Use this form to submit your art work for the Miyazaki House Community Art Show.
Art has a unique ability to transcend language and cultural barriers, serving as a powerful medium for expression and connection. By showcasing the talents of local artists from diverse backgrounds, the Community Art Show promotes cultural exchange and appreciation while fostering a sense of unity through creativity.
A community member is organizing this event with funding from a neighbourhood small grant. Admission price: Free.
October Events
Saturday, October 5th time to be announced is the last monthly Lillooet Free Market of the season. Bring your gently used items and or take what you need. Clothing, household items and more. Share your talents or skills. There’s always music and a potluck meal to share as well. Everything is free!
In October we have another fun event planned for Children, the Haunted Miyazaki House for Halloween.
We will update this page regularly to keep you up to date with more celebrating cultural diversity events, workshops, and activities.
Our cultural program is funded in part by the District of Lillooet, SLRD Electoral Area B, community members who applied for Neighbourhood Small Grants, the Miyazaki House Society’s fundraising activities, your donations, and other grants.
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