The Millet and District Museum is located in the Town Administration Building on Millet's Main Street with over 3,000 square feet of displays. The Museum celebrated 25 years of Achieving Excellence in 2010. The governing authority is the Millet and District Historical Society.
Don't miss the temporary summer exhibit for 2011 featuring nine of Millet's Pioneer Women.
Collections at the museum include the School kiosk, which features the school bell from the first Millet school. This is a popular Geocahe site. The 12 surrounding rural schools are featured with first hand oral histories of what is was like to go to school in the one room schools around Millet.
The exhibit “From a Signpost in a Slough” depicts the history of Millet from 1900 to 1960. The beginning of the railroad, hotel, store, livery barn and creamery.
The Commemorative Wall - a permanent display has over 200 Millet Veteran photographs with their service information. It is enhanced by a mural showing Army, Airforce, and Navy personnel, and the activities of each.
The lower level is accessible by stairchair to our historic village that depicts Millet in 1930's including a barbershop, an implement dealer, and Hillside, a one room school room and historic house with kitchen, bedroom, parlour and toolshed.
Extensive school programs are offered, along with guided, interpretive tours of the local Millet and Catholic Cemetery in English and French.
Find out about our Guided Historic Walking Tours and brochure including over a dozen historic building plaques as well as the Community in Blooms local competition winners. For more information, contact the Museum. At 780-387-5558 we are open Monday - Saturday 8:30-4:30 from May until August 27, 2011. September - April Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only from 1:00-4:30
For the summer months there are a lot of different events happening around town, come and join in the fun!
July – Aug
Computer Classes at the Millet Library
Create your own video game and website! It’s free! Contact Moreen at the library for more information 780 387 5222.
July – Aug
Movies at the Millet Library
Every Thursday until Aug. 18, 2-4 p.m. children’s movie. 6-8 p.m. adult movies (PG). Call 780 387 5222 for more info.
July – End of Season
Pipestone Links Summer Specials
Check out the Pipestone Links website for more info and great deals! www.pipestonelinks.com
Sat. Aug. 20
Kilborn Auction
Millet Community Hall from 11a.m. - 5p.m. Contact Karl Kilborn for more info at 780 387 5391.
www.kilbornauctions.com
Sat. Aug. 20
Ahoy Matey
Register by 12pm on August 19 and join us for gold digging and a treasure hunt around Millet. For more information call Millet Museum at 780 387 5558.
Fri. Aug. 26
Town of Millet – Appreciation BBQ
Join town staff at the Splash Park on 52nd Street from 12-3pm for free hamburgers, hotdogs and refreshments!
Fri. Aug. 26
Outdoor Movie Night
Kick off the Millet Harvest Festival with the 2nd Annual Movie Night, featuring Ghostbusters at the Millet Baseball Diamond with fireworks to follow.
Fri. Aug. 26
Millet & District Lions Club
Open House starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall.
Fri. Aug. 26
Fireworks
Millet Ball Diamonds at 11:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug. 27
Legion Pancake Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Millet Legion. Contact Arleen for more info at 780 387 2335
Sat. Aug. 27
Millet Harvest Fair
Adventure bus, bench show, trade fair, Horse Wagon rides, Face Painter, Petting Zoo, Bird House Building, Horse Shoe Competition at 1:00 p.m. Kids Games, Tractor Obstacle Race 12-4 p.m. (east of Agriplex), Hockey Skill Competition and museum tours.
Sat. Aug. 27
Parade
Starts at the Community Hall at 11:00 a.m. south to 45 Ave. West to Agriplex
Sat. Aug. 27
Hypnotist Sebastian Steel & Silent/Live Auction
In the Millet Agriplex. 6:30 p.m. supper, show to follow. $25.00 per ticket. Tickets are available at the Town Office, Apple Drugs, Mullen Insurance and from any Ag. Members. For more information contact Steve at 780 352 5578.
Sat. Aug. 27
Hillbilly Deluxe
Register by 12pm on August 26 and join us for ice cream floats and a community wide festival. For more information
call Millet Museum at 780 387 5558.
Sun. Aug 28
Community Church Service
Millet Ministerial is holding their annual Community Church Service for all members of the Community of Millet. Everyone is welcome – hymn sing starts at 10:20 a.m.
Mon. Sept. 5
Labour Day
Millet Town Office Closed.
Weds. Sept. 7
Town Council Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.
Thurs. Sept. 8
Town Registration Night (Community Awareness)
Community Hall from 5:00pm – 9:00 p.m. Contact Geoff at 780 387 4180
Sat. Sept. 17
Kilborn Auction
Millet Community Hall from 11a.m. - 5p.m. Contact Karl Kilborn for more info at 780 387 5391.
www.kilbornauctions.com
Sat. Sept. 17
Veterans Night
At the Millet Legion, starts at 6:00 p.m. Contact Arleen for more info at 780 387 2335.
Weds. Sept. 21
Town Square (Formerly Superboard)
Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Millet Agriplex. For more info call Millet Town Office at 780 387 4554.
Sat. Oct. 1
Sip and Bid
Fundraising event for the Millet United Church, at the Millet Community Hall. Featuring wine tasting, live auction of artists and artisans work, live music, and delectable treats. Sponsored by, Millet Liquor Store N’ More. For more info contact Barbara at 780 216 1618.
Weds. Oct. 12
Town Council Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.
Sat. Oct. 15
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Millet Agriplex Banquet Room. $15.00 per person. For more info please
contact Cheryl at 780 387 5276.
Weds. Oct. 26
Town Council Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.
Sat. Oct. 22
Kilborn Auction
Millet Community Hall from 11a.m. - 5p.m. Contact Karl Kilborn for more info at 780 387 5391.
www.kilbornauctions.com
Sat. Oct. 22
Live Theatre
Hosted by the Millet Ag. Society
Millet Agriplex Banquet room from 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. For more info contact Steve at 780 352 5578.
Fri. Oct. 21 & Sat. Oct. 22
Haunted House
Millet Legion’s Annual Haunted House starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Arleen for more info at 780 387 2335.
Sat. Oct, 29
Community Awards Night
Sponsored by the Millet Lions the event will take place at 6:00 pm in the Millet Agriplex Banquet Room. Awards will be given out to citizens, organizations, businesses, etc. Contact Pat for more info at 780 387 4619.
Fri. Nov. 11
Millet Legion
Remembrance Day lunch after the ceremony, and potluck supper at 6:00 p.m.
For more info call Arleen at 780 387 2335.
Weds. Nov. 9
Town Council Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers
Sat. Nov. 19
Kilborn Auction
Millet Community Hall from 11a.m. - 5p.m. Contact Karl Kilborn for more info at 780 387 5391
www.kilbornauctions.com
Weds. Nov. 23
Town Council Meeting
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers
Sat. Nov. 26
Christmas Craft Sale
Sponsored by the Millet Legion 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Legion. For more info call Arleen at 780 387 2335.
December
Christmas Wreath Sale & Workshop
Sponsored by Communities in Bloom. Look for this event happening in December. Contact Carol for more info at 780 387 5766.
Sat. Dec. 3
Toy Bingo
Kids Toy Bingo presented by the Millet Ag. Society. Agriplex Banquet Room from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contact Steve 780 352 5578 or Irene 780 387 4442 for more info.
Sun. Dec. 4
Seniors Christmas Party
Millet Legion, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contact Arleen for more info at 780 387 3225.