Celebrations & Commemorations
Working in partnership with community groups and public institutions, the Mission Community Archives regularly participates in local events that support and facilitate citizen engagement and build a strong sense of identity. These include: Annual Women of Mission Gala, Canada Day, MissionFest, anniversaries of memorable moments or milestones in Mission and Remembrance Day.
Path & Pathfinders Gala: October 19th, 2024
Our 2024 honourees are: Camille Atebe, an award winning actor and talented, multi-faceted writer, who is a champion of performing arts and stagecraft; Bonnie Harber, a truehearted caregiver who’s touched the lives of countless people and a cornerstone member of the Steelhead Community; and Carol Hamilton, a visionary long-time community leader who has worked tirelessly to benefit the community while facing life head on.
A very special thanks to our corporate partners and private donors for supporting our event!
DOOR PRIZE: Lanka Jewels ($500 Diamond Pendant Necklace)
TABLE SPONSORS: Christine Allan – RE/MAX Treeland Realty | Michele Cummins – RE/MAX MAGNOLIA | Goody Two Shoes | Lanka Jewels | Tom Osterberg – Lighthouse Realty | Steelhead Community Association | Sue’s Copy Place | Sandy Stugis – Royal LePage Preferred Realty | World Odyssey Travel – Leah Stewart | Private Donors
YOUR CHOICE RAFFLE BASKETS:
• A Taste of Mission: Browns Social House | Rocko’s 24 Hour Diner | Corona’s Mexican Restaurant | Lexi’s Treats
• All About Me-ow: Mr. Pets | @That.Cat.Tia
• Get Dolled Up: Beautiful U Boutique | ZZ Cuts
• Cook’s Delight: Totally Bookish | Pantry Natural Food | Meridian Farmer Market | Hunter’s Dale
• Mission Grab Bag: Trendy and What Knot Yarn & Gifts | Karla’s Speacialteas | The Penny Coffee House| Goldenball Mercantile Ltd.
• Night at the Theatre: What’s ON! Mission Magazine | Clarke Theatre – City of Mission
• An Afternoon Out: Magnolia’s on Main | Mon Cheri | Browns Social House
• PAW-fect for Me: Bosley’s at Heritage Park | Mr. Pets
• Picture Perfect Day: Clarke Theatre – City of Mission | Casa Del Sol Tanning Salon | Mackie Naturals Spa | Totally Bookish
• Fun in the Sun: Perfect Piece Optical
• Showstoppers: Clarke Theatre – City of Mission
Archives 35th Anniversary : October 3rd, 2024
On Thursday October 3rd, the Archives celebrated its 35th anniversary with a series of presentations and refreshments. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a restored “1891 Plan of Mission City” donated by W. Yeomans made possible by the generous sponsorship of The McPherson Family Foundation & Top Producers Realty LTD.
While showcasing the restored 133 year old-map, Tara Fraser, of Fraser / Spafford Ricci: Art and Archival Conservation Inc., gave an informative presentation detailing the extensive80+ hours of work undertaken that will allow the plan to survive for hundreds of years.
The Heritage Places Website (heritage-places.com) was also launched, which has been the hard work of Archives staff Val Billesberger and Kyler Garza. The website features “History Pin” which allows visitors to view different sites in Mission along with a historical photo of each one.
To conclude the presentation, the archivist announced a virtual volunteer program titled “Citizen Archivist”. The program has volunteers transcribe information from records into a digital format, allowing the materials to be accessed by more members of our diverse community.
After the presentation visitors were encouraged to get a closer look at the 1891 Plan, enjoy custom designed, hand-painted cookies by Lexi’s Treats sponsored by Mission Community Skill Center; and to speak with Val and Tara about Archival and Conservation Work.
All attendees could get a $10 e-gift for the Archives online store. There was also a free draw for a unique tote bag – congratulations to Kim on your win!
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the Community Archives journey, from coming in to see our holdings or donating records. Every member of Mission – past & present – is what makes us great and we wouldn’t be the success we are without your support.
Canada Day at Fraser River Heritage Park: July 1st, 2024
Remembrance Day: November 11th, 2023
The Mission Community Archives and Mission Museum will have a Remembrance Day exhibit at the Mission Leisure Centre from November 1st to 30th.
This year’s Remembrance Day service will start @ 10:50 AM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57 located at 32627 Logan Avenue, for more information call 604-826-2331 or email rcl57@shaw.ca
Path & Pathfinders Gala: October 21st, 2023
A key part of the Paths & Pathfinder Program is the Annual Women of Mission Gala (formerly known as the Annual Celebration of Women). Held in October as part of Women’s History Month in Canada, the event acknowledges both the exceptional and every day real life contributions of women. Click here to find out who they are.
This year’s gala is being held on Saturday, October 21st at All Saints Anglican Church Hall starting at 1:00PM. Tickets are $20 plus fees and must be PRE-PURCHASED through Eventbrite.
Our 2023 honourees are: Madeleine Engh, a strong self-made woman and animal lover with diverse capabilities whose passions lay in the creative arts; Pascale-Sara Frenette, a visionary community builder whose enthusiasm and adaptability inspires those around her; and Shirley Hilton, a lifelong learner whose industrious spirit and caring nature have helped shape our community.
A very special thanks to our corporate partners for supporting our event!
DOOR PRIZE: Lanka Jewels ($250 Wrist Watch)
TABLE SPONSORS: Christine Allan – RE/MAX Magnolia | Karen Bungar Notary | Michele Cummins – RE/MAX Magnolia | The Engh Team | Goody Two Shoes | Jim Hinds | Lanka Jewels | Sue’s Copy Place| Tom Osterberg – Lighthouse Realty | VIP Soap Productions LTD | What’s On! Mission Magazine | World Odyssey Travel – Leah Stewart
YOUR CHOICE RAFFLE BASKETS:
• Fun in the Sun: Casa Del Sol | Perfect Piece Optical
• Get Cooking: Goldenball Mercantile | Meridian Farm Market | Pressland General | Totally Bookish
• PAW-fect for me! Bosley’s Heritage Park
• Mission Grab Bag: Browns Social House | Granny Engh’s Durieu Tree Sales | Karla’s Specialteas | Moonwater Soap & Candles | Silverdale Crossing Starbucks | Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts
• Queen For a Day: Beautiful U Boutique | Mackie Naturals Salon & Spa | Magnolia’s on Main | ZZ Cuts Hair Salon
• Taste of Mission: Blackberry Kitchen Restaurant and Canteen | Browns Social House | Corona’s Mexican Restaurant | Rocko’s 24 hour Diner
Canada Day: July 1st, 2023
Path & Pathfinders Gala: October 1st, 2022
A key part of the Paths & Pathfinder Program is the Annual Women of Mission Gala (formerly known as the Annual Celebration of Women) which is held in October during Women’s History Month in Canada to acknowledge both the exceptional and every day real life contributions of women. Click here to find out who they are.
After a 2 year pandemic hiatus, the gala is back! It is being held on Saturday, October 1st at All Saints Anglican Church Hall starting at 1:00PM. Tickets are $20.
This year we are hosting a joint celebration for our newest honouree, community volunteer extraordinaire and documentary photographer Margaret Peake, who will be joined by our 2021 honourees: community environmental activist, Barbara Strachan, and tireless advocate of Indigenous Peoples culture, publisher, and award-winning competitive paddler, Ann Mohs.
A very special thanks to our corporate partners for supporting our event!
- DOOR PRIZE: Lanka Jewels ($150 Gift Certificates)
- TABLE SPONSORS: Goody Too Shoes | Lilly Miller, Realtor | Tom Osterberg, Realtor | Simon Redburn, Realtor | Sue’s Copy Place | Summit Earthworks | Swing Optical | Urban Valley Transport | What’s on! Mission | World Odyssey Travel
- YOUR CHOICE RAFFLE GIFT BASKETS: Amazi Coffee House | Beautiful U | Browns Social House | Casa Del Sol | Drip Juice | Corona’s | Goldenball | Happy Homesteader | Hunter’s Dale | Karla’s SpecialTeas | Killer Clean | Soaps | Learn & Play Kids | Mackie Naturals | Magnolia’s on Main | Oly’s Pet Connection | Perfect Piece Optical | Silvercity Mission Cineplex | Trendy or What Knot Yarn and Gifts | Totally Bookish | ZZ Cuts.
GALA TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! If you wish to have your name added to a wait list, contact Val at 604-837-7569
