Tomorrow, Saturday, July 29, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #112 annual golf tournament starts at 2 p.m. at the Pender Harbour Golf Club. If any spots are left, register at the Legion.
Blues Concert in Gunboat Bay with Peter Van Deursen Band starts at 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy this outdoor concert from your boat at anchor or dock on the bay. You are invited to come and enjoy. Please be responsible.
Next weekend, Pender Harbour Days Wooden Boat Festival Aug. 4 to 6 at Millennium Park, celebrates the Harbour’s maritime heritage. Friday evening is the boat parade and a special Coffee House at the School of Music featuring the Pender Harbour Choir. Over the weekend, moored at the dock are the historic working wooden boats from around the B.C. Coast. In the park tour, see the historic treasures from the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society’s collection as well as interactive displays, talks, films, theatre, vendors, food, and seafood draws. Always a favourite attraction, free wooden boat building for the kids. Saturday night, dine and dance at the Legion with Blue Western performing. Sunday morning shop the Marine Tailgate Sale. Buy your lucky raffle tickets to win at the draw Sunday afternoon for a Ken Walters painting and the beautiful handcrafted PHLHS wooden canoe. For updates and more details visit penderharbourdays.ca
Coming soon to the Bargain Barn, a huge inventory clearance of China, bone, ironstone, pottery and more! Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Aug. 13, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Styles from formal to retro ‘70s. Find place settings, missing pieces, or that perfect teacup and saucer for a gift. Bargain Barn summer hours are Sundays 12:30 to 3 p.m. for July and August as well as Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for your shopping pleasure.
Calling for Cars! The 18th Annual Pender Harbour Rotary People’s Choice Show and Shine is Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Royal Canadian Legion in downtown Maderia Park. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Registration 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Show time 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee $25. All proceeds go to Rotary community projects in the Harbour. Multiple awards to be presented.
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