Photo Courtesy of Northern Mariposa County History Center

NMCHC HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Think of the NMCHC when making your gift list…
…for that impossible-to-find-the-right-gift person… give the gift of Membership…in the Northern Mariposa County History Center, a 501c3 organization!  Call 209-878-3015 to arrange this. 

Shawn Shimer serving breakfast

Annual Holiday Raffle Winning Ticket To Be Selected At December 11^th Breakfast
This year’s big holiday raffle features a Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse (a $200 value) as first prize and a lovely ecru crochet tablecloth and centerpiece as second prize.  The smoker was donated by Paul Martin; it features push button digital controls; temperatures from 100° F. to 275° F; a 24-hour digital timer with an automatic cutoff; side loading door for chips and 4 smoking racks.  The tablecloth was donated by Jo Day and the centerpiece by Sierra Flowers. Raffle tickets will be available through Saturday, December 10^th at the museum and will be available on the Sunday, December 11^th at the breakfast.  The drawing will take place near the end of the morning; the winner need not be present.  There will also be the free breakfast drawing and regular raffles going on.  Breakfast is 8-11 a.m.

The Holiday Bazaar, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning Thursday, December 1^st is a perfect place to pick up hand crafted items, decorations and tree ornaments as well as all sorts of “tech-free” gifts for both children and adults.  Check out the photos on our Northern Mariposa County History Center Facebook page to see what’s available!  Stocking stuffers for under a $1, many jewelry and home items in the $10-$20 price range.  Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas this year.  NMCHC members, be sure to ask for your 10% member discount.  We also have a Kids (only) Shop…where youngsters can find inexpensive gift items to purchase for their moms, dads, siblings and friends!  For bargain hunters, there is a sale table.  While many of the hand-crafted items will not be included, there will be a close-out sale on some of the merchandise from December 28^th through December 31^st!

Decorate The Museum Party
Docents, board members and friends of the museum will gather on Tuesday, December 6^th to enjoy some holiday treats and decorate the museum and Christmas tree for the Holidays.

As The Year Ends…
Be sure and include the NMCHC on your year-end list of contributions.  The museum will then close for its annual refurbishing, with the Gala Reopening event…themed: Lights, Camera, Action!… scheduled for Saturday, February 4^th.  The museum reopens to the public on Wednesday, February 8^th.

On behalf of the NMCHC Board of Directors and our wonderful docents… Happy Holidays!