Saturday, May 29, 2010

New Diggins Tee-shirts

Our new Diggins tee-shirts have arrived. This year's picture was taken in front of the bakery. They are being sold for $12 and you may pick them up at the museum. Sizes range from Adult Small - Adult XXXL.

There are still a few of last year's Diggins tee-shirts. They are now on sale for $10. Sizes are limited.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Meeting reminder

Wednesday, June 2nd at 6:00 PM Please meet at the Diggins theater for last minute information, school group instructions, and anything else that may come up between now and then.

Only 8 days until Diggins....

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Scenario brainstorming

Some of you have offered to begin these discussions. If you have not offered to start a conversation, feel free to start one, these are some of your ideas from last week's brainstorming session.

Mining issues disputes
Water company bills to laundry
Ordering food for the hotel
Someone having a baby (possibly with complications... we have a midwife)
Mail Call
People arriving by stage (theater troupe or other "loose" women)
Columbia Miner's Law discussion at the Coffee Saloon (Tim M. and John H.)
Bed bugs at the American Hotel or Boarding House (Louise and miners)
Rumor of weevils in the flour
Fire in nearby town so must practice bucket brigade

11 days left...

Canvas went up this weekend (Thank you to Larry, Bernie, Rick & Carolyn Walters, Steve Lyons, Jim Napier, Bill Gylling, John Glamuzina, John Hand, Margaret Young, and Tim Martell)

Diggins Registration at Portals (all participants must check in): Wednesday 8-10 AM, 3-5 PM; Friday 5-7 PM; Saturday 8-10 AM. Come get your eagles, Saturday night dinner ticket, parking permit and any other paperwork

We are still in need of:
Help unloading food with Jerry on Tuesday, 8:30-11:30. Bring a hand truck if you have one
The Coffee Saloon is looking for help all day Thursday
Dishwashers at the American Hotel

The Green Room will be accepting baked items as donations. Jerry and his crew will serve baked items as dessert throughout Diggins. Please drop off your baked items anytime starting Wednesday. Please label your donations with food allergies items.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Are you still looking for a place to help out during the event?

We are still in need of:
School tour guides on Thursday and Friday
Tamale salesperson on Saturday and Sunday
Dishwasher at the American Hotel on any day
Laundress on any day or any shift

If you are interested, call the park office at 209-588-9128.

Meeting reminder

There is a meeting this Saturday, May 15th at 10 AM. Please meet at the Eagle Cotage. We will be discussing any last minute details. Only 22 days until Diggins!