The Pender Harbour Golf Club hosts their “Giant Yard Sale” fundraiser Sunday, April 24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are fun and games for everyone. Proceeds will go towards repairing damage done by this past winter’s storms and general improvements.
Sunday afternoon The Pender Harbour Music Society presents “Marleyn & Fraser,” Cellist Paul Marleyn with pianist Silvia Fraser at the School of Music at 2 p.m. Tickets $25 at www.penderharbourmusic.ca.
The Women’s Connection is starting up again on Tuesday, April 26. Their first feature speaker will be commercial beekeeper Steve Clifford of Halfmoon Honey. WC will be accepting donations instead of the usual fees. All current BC COVID protocols will be followed. At the School of Music. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Presentation at 10 a.m.
Next Saturday April 30 will be a very busy one in the Harbour so plan your day carefully.
April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is a full day of activities, displays, demonstrations, vendors, and the jewel in the crown, the outrageously entertaining Boatbuilding Competion and Race. There are large cash prizes to be won by the teams of four at fun time central Millennium Park at the Government Dock www.penderharbourheritage.ca.
The Pender Harbour Community Hall will be filled with botanical treasures at the Annual Spring Plant Sale at the “All for the Hall” fundraiser starting at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have indoor, outdoor plant divisions, tubers, bulbs or new or gently used gardening books, small hand tools or garden décor to donate? Drop off at Friday’s Mad Market 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 9 a.m. on Saturday at the sale. Renew your PHCC memberships too, please. For more info call 604-989-0851.
Celebration of Life for Paul Gaudet will be held April 30, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall Madeira Park. If you would like to share something about Paul but are not comfortable speaking in public, please write up your story and the MC will read it out for you.
Time to get your tickets for the Reading Centre’s fundraiser “Books ‘N’ Blooms” event, Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided garden tour includes six very different gardens, including a unique waterfront property, a sculpture garden and a woodland retreat. Tickets are $25 available at EarthFair or www.penderharbourlibrary.ca. Limited to 100 participants.
During the Books ‘N’ Blooms event, the Sarah Wray Hall will be open between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is a great chance to visit this iconic heritage schoolhouse and talk to Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society volunteers about many of the projects under way in the Harbour. The PHLHS will be holding their AGM of Friday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at Sarah Way Hall. Everyone is welcome.
The 17th Annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival returns to the delight of many music fans June 3, 4 and 5. You can purchase your ticket now at www.phlues.ca. The stellar lineup of performers will have you wanting to attend many of the fantastic performances. Don’t be disappointed, buy your tickets now as seating is limited. For more go to [email protected].
Come by Madeira Market any Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the courtyard. Wonderful to see dear friends last week. Judy Peach & Rob of Judy’s Handcrafted Gifts with amazing creations and moi, Dilys, with my Beads & Blooms booth, and PHCC host will always be there, except in nasty weather, along with guest vendors. Come visit! Come shop! Treat yourself to lunch at Tony’s Triple BBB’s. Order ahead as Tony makes everything from start to delicious finish. Best veggie burger on the planet. His menu is a brilliant read.
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