News Release: February 11, 2020
Let's Talk about Trash Weekend and Free Family Day Fun at PAMA
BRAMPTON, ON (Feb. 11, 2020) – Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives’ (PAMA) upcoming Family Day weekend features a repair café, waste panel discussion and other family fun activities.
Saturday, Feb. 15
- Repair Café in Partnership of Sheridan Mission Zero, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Repair Cafés are free gatherings that are all about repairing things together! Volunteers will not only help you fix your items, they will also show you how to do the repairs. Repair Cafés aim to change society’s throw away mindset and reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill or incineration.
- Let’s Talk About Trash: Waste Reduction Panel, 1 – 3 p.m.
Waste Reduction & Climate Change Panel featuring local advocates who will discuss the various initiatives and contributions that can be made for a waste wise future in Peel.
Sunday, Feb. 16
- Family Sunday FUNday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Engage with art through special activities based on the exhibitions and themes throughout the Art Gallery, Museum and Archives. This month bring in your own t-shirt to create a reusable bag.
Monday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Free admission day)
- Musical performances from Junkestra with Mark Sepic at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m.
- Digital Graffiti Wall
- Colouring Room
- Bottle Cap Castanets
- Fingerprint Family Tree
PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington Street, East in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.
Media Contacts
Erin FernandesMarketing Coordinator
PAMA
D: 905-791-4055, ext. 7596
M: 416-312-3425
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
