Members and visitors are now welcome to return to the museum. Hours: Open from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm Sundays only. Group tours ( four or more) are required to make an appointment by contacting info@sparcradio.ca Your co-operation would be appreciated Ample free parking is available. Admission is by donation.
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It is with deep regret we relay the news of long time SPARC volunteer Mel Porritt’s passing. Mel opened the museum every Sunday for 20 + years without fail. Our condolences are extended to his family. A celebration of life will be held at the Maple Ridge Legion on Friday March 3, 2023 from 1-3pm,… Read the full article
Out of an abundance of caution and in light of Provincial Heath protocols to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, SPARC will be closed effective immediately, and until further notice. This decision is based on the latest information from regional, provincial and federal public health authorities. SPARC will remain closed until we receive notice… Read the full article
Join SPARC at the Burnaby Amateur Radio Club swap meet, February 29th. Doors open at 10am. Full details and the new location for this first meet of the season, are available on the BARC website: http://ve7bar.org/swap-meet/
Join us in Delta, October 6th. SPARC will have a table at this years event. The location is the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 – 56th Street in Delta. The map location is here: https://goo.gl/maps/axxUt7sMtU42 Lots of goodies from the museum de-accession process. Doors open at 10am. Admission is $5.00 Renew your 2020 SPARC membership… Read the full article
GeoScientists tour museum
May 19th brought the Engineers & GeoScientists of British Columbia, Tri-Cities Branch, to the museum for a tour. Although from a variety of engineering disciplines, they all appreciated our wide ranging displays of vintage technology. With thanks to Barb, John and Tom for acting as guides.
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- Barb with first group
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- Tom in the Fox Hole
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- Finishing the tour
The Annual General Meeting of the society for the year ended 2017, was held Sunday February 4th 2018 at 1:00pm. It was not as well attended as past meetings have been. This was surprising, considering the special resolution to adopt an updated set of bylaws. Eighteen members were in attendance. Society membership totaled 72 paid… Read the full article
Sunday December 10th, the museum held its annual Christmas lunch for members. Last years event was canceled when Mother Nature was uncooperative with the weather conditions. Approximately 30 members attended this year. Much chatter and conviviality was had by all. A big thank you to Santa’s helpers for setting up and cleaning up as well… Read the full article
SPARC was at the October 1st swap meet sponsored by the Delta Amateur Radio Society. Held in the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 – 56th Street, Tsawwassen. Doors were opened at 10am with the event wrapping up by 1pm. Thanks to Pat, Brian and Dave for working the event. Look for us again next year…. Read the full article
Red Robinson was one of the first Disc Jockey’s to play rock ‘n’ roll music on Canadian radio while still in high school back in 1954. Author, Robin Brunet, has published a biography “Red Robinson – The Last DJ” which details the life and career of a media personality who is a household name in… Read the full article