April showers us with music! Tonight, April 11, Coffee House at the School of Music will feature fantastic Coast talent, Jever Voices, Sean Peters and Them Ordinary Things. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music at 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door.
FLAIR on the Coast will be held this Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt. Educator, co-founder of Open Minds, Gillian Kydd, is going to help us slow down, be mindful and make sense of this world through writing and drawing in journals. FLAIR welcomes both men and women receiving cancer treatment, who have been through it or are a caregiver in the Pender Harbour/Egmont area to join them. For more information please call Jean at 604-883-0660 or email [email protected]. Endless heartfelt thanks to Jean, such an amazing woman who has kept FLAIR going for years, a huge help to so many.
The Pender Harbour Wildlife Society is pleased to host Jacqueline Sunderland-Groves for a presentation on “Bornean orangutan reintroduction as a conservation tool” on April 15. With more than 30 years of experience in great ape research, she will share her work with the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) in reintroducing critically endangered Bornean orangutans. Join them on April 15 at Pender Harbour High School to learn more about Sunderland-Groves’ ground-breaking work. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. before the presentation at 7 p.m. Refreshments and raffle to follow and all are welcome to attend. For more information, email [email protected].
Harbourside Friendships drop-in Thursday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. is all about fun and games. Join the get together and learn a new game or play an old favourite at the Hall.
Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society will have the lovely heritage Sarah Wray Hall open Friday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore an important part of Pender Harbour’s history. Drop by for a visit and visit their website too! www.penderharbourheritage.ca
The Pender Harbour Music Society is heralding the joy of spring with guitarist Charles Hobson and flautist Marie-Noelle Choquette Sunday, April 27. This acclaimed musical duo met while completing their graduate studies at Concordia University in Montreal and have been hailed by San Francisco’s Flute Talk magazine as “…an incredibly dynamic and creative team.” In 2010, they formed Duo Beija-Flor, taken from the Portuguese name for hummingbird, which is known for its habit of feeding on nectar from a variety of flowers. It could be said that this is a perfect metaphor for Charles and Marie-Noelle as they have developed a unique brand of ethno-classical music, presenting a varied repertoire of works inspired by traditional and folkloric music from around the world, arranged in their own personal style. Duo Beija-Flor have performed extensively throughout Canada, the United States, and Argentina and Sunshine Coast audiences are afforded the opportunity to enjoy their newest program, “Musings from Elsewhere: Music from Parallel Visions.” This captivating program pairs classical works with diverse musical styles via shared inspirations. The program features six unique pairings drawn from composers and influences across the globe. Some pairings blend composers from different regions, while others merge distinct time periods, yet each pair shares a common muse. Duo Beija-Flor has created a classical flute and guitar duo that breaks the mold. Come enjoy on April 27. You will be taken on a journey from the depths of the soul to the most joyous celebrations shared by cultures around the world. Tickets to this beautiful adventure are $30, available at Harbour Insurance in Madeira Park and the Visitor Centre in Sechelt or on the PHSM website penderharbourmusic.ca.
Let us all help honour our Pender Harbour 2025 graduating class accomplishments. Rotary Rocks April 50/50 draw proceeds will assist in their ceremony and celebrations. Please play, and our community wins. Buy your tickets now at penderharbourrotary.rafflenexus.com.
Mark your calendars. The much anticipated and hugely popular Bargain Barn Fashion Show and Lunch will be on Sunday, May 4 at the Pender Harbour Legion. The event will include an auction of valuable and eclectic items. Lunch is pineapple chicken with rice and a green salad and a dessert of strawberry shortcake. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased now at either the Bargain Barn or at the Pender Harbour Legion. Doors open 11:30 a.m. for noon start.
Festival blues fans, the news we have been waiting for. Yes! Tickets are on sale for the 20th Annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival June 6, 7 and 8. Check out the fabulous line up of stars and buy your tickets online phblues.ca. Do not hesitate as many shows will sell out as folks have been waiting for this announcement. I have already bought tickets for three performances and....Please contact Marilyn if you have any questions [email protected].
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