Forests and water: does logging affect our water supply and risk of floods? The Pender Harbour Wildlife Society is pleased to present Dr. Younes Alila from the UBC Faculty of Forestry.
This free evening of presentations will be held at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt (5790 Teredo St.) on Saturday, Nov. 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations start at 7 p.m. There will be a break with refreshments and a raffle.
Women’s Connection, Tuesday, Nov. 26, welcomes Pender Harbour’s Ukulele group H.U.G.S. They have been playing together since 2015 when a few keen “want to be musicians” wanted to learn the ukulele. Under the leadership of Helga Grout, the H.U.G.S. were formed. Their humble beginnings started with learning basic chords, strums, favourite tunes combined with great enthusiasm for fun. Many years later they are still playing together learning as they go, taking turns leading the group while supporting each other. They welcome anyone with the willingness to learn, practice and a ukulele. H.U.G.S. are all about the FUN of learning and being part of a fantastic group who play for the love of music. Enjoy this musical treat at the School of Music. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Drop-in fee $4. Refreshments included.
The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour presents their Scotch Tasting evening extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Madeira Park Legion. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Indulge in a unique selection of fine scotches, paired with a specially prepared five course dinner. Tickets $125. Partner ticket (meal only) $75. Only 75 tickets available. Always sold out, so buy your tickets now at the Legion or from Kathy Riches 604-865-0637/ [email protected] or Jim McKnight: [email protected].
Our Rotary Club has a new story up on the Storybook Walk on the Lillies Lake trail, across from the PH Medical Center called Salmon Boy by Donna Joe. The story is from a shíshálh legend. Families are encouraged to walk the trail and read the book along the way, a wonderful experience for all ages.
‘O Come All Ye Soulful,’ Dawn Pemberton and Jodi Proznick is Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. at the School of Music. It is the fantastic holiday concert in the Pender Harbour Music Society’s 2024/2025 series. Welcome two of Pender Harbour’s favourite women of music and award-winning powerhouses –– vocalist Dawn Pemberton and bassist/bandleader Jodi Proznick. With their all-star band they will bring joy and soul to your best loved holiday classics, made famous by the likes of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, John Legend, Otis Redding, and more! Tickets available at penderharbourmusic.ca.
Saturday, Dec. 14, two annual PHCC events will be happening, the annual Christmas Market will be at the Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while Winterfest will be 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Millenium Park.
Highlights of the market, the famous $5 lunch, Bargain Barn tables with great Christmas gifts and collectibles, Bargain Barn raffle tickets $5 with terrific prizes! (Draw before market closes.) Exciting vendors for Christmas shopping, crafts, art, food, drink and décor and bake sale. Door prizes. Silent auction. The kitchen will be open all day. All proceeds go towards the much-needed new roof for the Hall. Admission by donation. Donations welcomed for the White Elephant Table, especially jewellery. Contact coordinator Lesley Durant to donate/volunteer, cell: 778-840-1692, email: [email protected].
Winterfest will have live music, food and drink, a bonfire and more magic that is Christmas time.
The Pender Harbour Choir presents their holiday gift of music Merry Little Christmas, Dec.15, 2 p.m. at the School of Music and Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens. Tickets $25 at door, through a member of the choir or at EarthFair Store.
At dark, Dec. 15, the Carol ships will sail from the government dock at Millenium Park.
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