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A book on the Highlands! Did you know that our neighbourhood will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2012? As part of the centennial celebration the Highlands Historical Society has undertaken an ambitious project. Writer and historian Ken Tingley has been hired to write the chronicle of the Highlands from its beginnings until the late 1950's. Doing this type of project requires volunteer participation and financial assistance. There are many ways to help. You can sign up to be a volunteer to help committee members do the many tasks associated with such an undertaking. If you are artistic or own a business you can provide an item for our silent auction that will be held as part of our annual general meeting. Or you can give us a financial donation. Donations can be as little or as much as you want. There are different levels of contribution for personal and corporate. There are special bonuses for each category, and the names of donors will be acknowledged at the front of the book. In this simple way you become part of the documented history of the Highlands. If you don't want your name to appear another option is to make a financial donation in the memory of someone else - perhaps a past resident or family member. Click here for a copy of the donation form. If you have questions please call Johanne at: 780-722-7494. HHS Annual General Meeting Special Guest Speaker Dr. Marco Adria Presents: Marshall and the Highlands: Part of Something Grand. Dr. Adria will introduce the life and work of Marshall McLuhan, discuss his connections to the Highlands Edmonton and Canada and suggest some ways that we can continue to acknowledge and celebrate McLuhan’s connection to us all. FREE FOR HHS MEMBERS. Memberships can be purchased on site. Light refreshments will be provided. Past Events Open House - Magrath Mansion & Parlee Residence $10.00 per person for one home. $18.00 per person for both homes. Walking Tours Tour 1 – Wednesday July 13, 2011. This tour will take place from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Meet in front of the Magrath Mansion at 6240 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Wednesday, July 6th by calling Laurel at: 780-471-3931. Tour 2 – Sunday July 17th, 2011. The very knowledgeable and dynamic Highlands resident Yessy Byl will be leading a Historic Walking Tour of the Highlands on Sunday, July 17, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Meet in front of the Magrtah Mansion at 6240 Ada Blvd. $5.00 person. All proceeds will go to the Highlands Historical Society for our community work. A limited number for this tour, so please register before Sunday July 10th by calling 780-474-8101 or email: yessyb@telusplanet.net.
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