Welcome to summer 2023. Our spring festivities were outstanding. Thanks to all those volunteers who brought us such joy. Now time to mark your calendars for summertime special events including kids’ camps, and extended openings.
Nature camp is back! Kids aged 7 to 11 can enjoy learning experiences mixed in with games, nature walks, and arts and crafts – all led by a qualified elementary teacher at the beautiful Iris & Billy Griffith Nature Centre July 10 to Aug. 25. Learn more and register: https://www.loonfoundation.org/summer-camp-2023
The Bargain Barn will be open Sunday afternoons from 12.30 p.m. until 3 p.m., July 2 to Aug. 27, providing an extra opportunity to shop at the finest and friendliest thrift store on the Sunshine Coast.
The Pottery Prowl from July 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day throughout the Coast will feature Pia Sillem of Geopia Gallery and Garden in Earls Cove. Pia’s creations are spectacular, as is her garden. A must see!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #112 will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, July 29, starting at 2 p.m. The playing format is a modified Texas Scramble. Entries are $60 per person, which includes golf, appies, dinner and prizes. Register at the Legion.
Blues Concert in Gunboat Bay with Peter van Deursen and his band, such a special annual event generously hosted by the Mellquist family, is Saturday, July 29, 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The band will be on their dock on the north shore of Gunboat Bay. All are welcome to join from your own dock or on your boat anchored in the bay. Come and enjoy responsibly. Questions contact [email protected]
Pender Harbour Days Aug. 4 to 6 will be on land and sea. Activities still be added so stay tuned.
Here’s what is happening this coming week:
The Pender Harbour Garden Club welcomes Jason Croutch presenting “Garden Facts and Folklore” at the School of Music in Madeira Park on Monday, June 26 at 1 p.m. Annual membership is $15, drop in $5. Snacks and coffee/tea will be provided. Jason is the owner of Fraser Valley Rose Farm, a nursery that specializing in unique, hard-to-find, and historical varieties of roses that are no longer readily available on the market.
Harbourside Friendships, Thursday, June 29, will celebrate Canada Day a couple of days early. Dress in your best red and white and join in Canadian Trivia games and win prizes! Fun begins at 10:30 at the Hall.
Last week there were so many tough, tragic events that our first responders, firefighters were called upon to deal with. Infinite heartfelt thanks to all of them for their colossal, heroic work. The fire across the street from where we live was a three-structure inferno so intense I thought our neighbourhood would be lost when the second of two houses went up like a fuel dump. Miraculously our firefighters contained the fire and eventually after a day of intense fighting the blazes they were completely out. We have amongst us the very best of the best here in our community and they are volunteers. Namaste.
Stay safe everyone. Contact me with your news and information at [email protected].
