January Newsletter Online

The January, 2009, newsletter is now available for you to download.

New Hours for Jan/Feb 2009

The Pine Island Area History Center will be open to the general public Mondays from 8:00-11:00 A.M. through the months of January and February.

If you would like to visit the History Center outside this time, please call Jerry and Loraine Vettel at 507-356-4168 or Bill and Sandy Frame at 507-356-4778 to arrange a time.

We're 10 years old!

The History Center is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary this year. Doris Glamm wrote an excellent look back on where we've been this past decade. Read it here.

Ice Cream Social & Raffle Winners

Here's a slideshow gallery from the 2008 Ice Cream Social, which took place on August 17. Also at the social was the drawing for this year's raffle winners:

• Irene Blohm, Rochester — quilt
• Joanne Sanborn, Pine Island — quilt
• Dylan Friese, Pine Island — wallhanging
• Abraham Algedi, Pine Island — Table runner and mat
• Phyllis Schutz, Pine Island — Appliqued towels
• Betty Clemens, Pine Island — Bag

Cemetery Walk Slideshow

We have a small gallery of pictures online from the 2008 Cemetery Walk, which took place on June 21.

Silent Auction/Artists' Reception

Check out pictures from our silent auction and artists reception.

Sesquicentennial Items for Sale

We have several collectibles commemorating Pine Island's 150th birthday available for purchase.

2008 Quilt Show Slideshow

We now have a slideshow of the many beautiful quilts on display at this year's annual Quilt Show. Check it out!

Renovations Continue

Many downstairs' renovations have been completed, so we are returning to our regular schedule of open hours.

Read on for more information (and pictures) on what all was done.

Bylaw's Approved

The newly approved bylaws are now available online.

Sesquicentennial DVD Available!

We are pleased and excited to announce the release of the Pine Island Sesquicentennial DVD. This DVD is a pictorial history of Pine Island from 1857 - 2007 and costs only $13.00 (p/h included).

If you wish, you can pick up your copy at the following locations:

• Pine Island Area History Center
• Van Horn Public Library
• Arel's Flowers & Gifts

Please make all checks payable to: Pine Island Area History Center

2009 Calendars For Sale — $5 each

Our 2009 calendar includes historical facts relative to Pine Island's first 150 years. All calendars contain 13 historical photos as well as historical facts about the Pine Island area. $5.00 each plus shipping and handling.

Pick up yours today at:

• The Pine Island Area History Center
• Arel's Flowers
• Van Horn Public Library