Zorra-Now-Winter2023

TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY INFORMATION 28 Zorra Now | Winter 2023 Thank you to all who joined us this fall for our many events onsite including Digitization Day, Halloween Night at the Museum, and our Speaker Series events! Beachville District Museum: Winter Events Upcoming Events Christmas Carol Sing Join us on Sunday, December 10 from 2-4pm for a reminder of Christmases past as we sing classic Christmas carols in the Program Room. We provide the hymn songbooks and snacks, and you lend us your voice. Arrive with some requests for your favourite Christmas songs. This event is open to the public, free of charge, and a whole lot of fun. We look forward to seeing you there! Holiday Closure Please note that the museum will be closed for the holidays from December 23-January 2, reopening on January 3rd. As we head into the chillier months, we invite you to join us for a tour of the museum during regular hours Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm. We look forward to seeing you soon! Discovering Zorra’s Past Both residents and non-residents wishing to look into Zorra’s rich past are invited to join the Zorra Heritage Committee , which meets at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Beachville District Museum. The first meeting of 2024 will be in the form of a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum on January 3, including artifact storage areas. Through projects, field trips and wide- ranging group discussions, members can expand their knowledge of Township lore. The Committee’s formal aims are to: * Uncover resources and stories relating to the Township’s past * Enhance access to, and spark interest in Zorra’s rich heritage * Advocate for the preservation of this heritage In 2023, activities included formal presentations during Oxford History Day and exhibits of Zorra artifacts at the Embro Highland Games and Embro Fair in co- operation with the Museum. The group is part of the Beachville District Historical Society.