EVENTS & CALENDAR
Mission Peak Historical Foundation provides tours of the Shinn House on the first Wednesday and Third Sunday of each month from 1-3 PM. Board meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Shinn House at 7:15 PM, the public is invited to attend. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Group tours are available by arrangement. The grounds can be rented from the City of Fremont by calling (510) 790-5541.
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Monday, January 11, 2010 BAHHM Meeting 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, January 17, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, January 21, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 12, 2010 Tea in the Shinn House Archive Room for about 30 guests
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday, February 21, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MARCH
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 18, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room,7 - 9 PM
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
APRIL
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, April 15, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday, April 18, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAY
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, May 13, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday, May 16, 2010 Special Event--Arts & Crafts in Shinn Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: TBA, 2010 Tea in the Shinn House Archive room for about 30 guests.
JUNE
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, June 17, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
JULY
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, July 15, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
Sunday, July 18, 2010 Special Event--Annual Ice Cream Social from Noon to 4:00 PM
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Date: TBA, 2010 Tea in the Shinn House Archive room for about 30 guests.
Sunday, August 15, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Thursday, August 19, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room, 7 - 9 PM
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thursday, September 16, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room 7-9 PM
Friday, September 17, 2010 Lazy Day Tea in Archive Room at noon for reservations contact Michi Yee 510-793-9352
Sunday, September 19, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thursday, October 14, 2010 MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room 7-9 PM-Election of Officers
Sunday, October 17, 2010 Paint Your Pumpkin Contest, prize ribbons for all ages and Costume Contest hours Noon-4 pm
Purchase a large Pumpkin for $2
House Tours featuring vintage Halloween decorations by Marie Dear $4 Adults-$2.50 children
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 1, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Regular MPHF Board Meeting in the Archive Room 7-9 PM
Sunday, November 21, 2010 Regular Open House from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Wreath Making at the Shinn House 11 am- 3 pm
Learn how to make a live green wreath for the Shinn House, addition frames and wire for sale. You are welcome to bring your own supplies to make a wreath for yourself. This is a free event open to all ages.
Come and decorate the Shinn House for Christmas starting the week of November 29th contact La Vonne Minard for signup 510-656-3936
DECEMBER
Friday, December 3, 2010 Victorian Christmas Open House 7-9 PM
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Victorian Christmas Open House 11 AM-4 PM
Sunday, December 5, 2010 Victorian Christmas Open House Noon-4 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2010 Tis was the Night Before Christmas Tea in the Archive Room at noon for reservations contact Michi Yee 510-793-9352
Friday, December 10, 2010 Victorian Christmas Open House 7-9 PM
WEDDING OR PARTY INFORMATION
The city must be called to rent the park for weddings and parties at the Fremont Visitors Center 510-790-5541 located at Lake Elizabeth. After the reservation is confirmed by the city, the person calls Joan Serafino at 510-795-0891 to book the docents to open the Shinn House. During the event our docents, dressed in Victorian attire, will give the guests a guided tour of the house. You are allowed to take all the photos you want. It adds a special element to your event by having the house open. The fee for having the Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Docents at the Shinn House is $100. this fee is tax deductable as we are a non profit organization.
MISSION PEAK HERITAGE FOUNDATION
P.O. BOX 3078, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA 93539