The Loon Foundation and shíshálh Nation warmly invite you to join them for a public announcement celebrating a major funding milestone for the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station this Saturday Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) showroom 12896 Madeira Park Road, salalus/ Madeira Park. Enjoy warm drinks, seasonal snacks, live music, and kid friendly activities that celebrate our local biodiversity.
The Nov. 26 Women’s Connection is pleased to welcome the Harbour Ukulele Group Strummers. H.U.G.S. This much-loved band of talented local friends will be treating the gathering to a wonderful performance of familiar, fun and sentimental songs. Join what promises to be a very good time at the School of Music. Doors open 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].
The PH Community Club Annual Christmas Market Fundraiser is Saturday, Dec. 14 at the community hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A call out for donations for the White Elephant Tables, bake tables, silent auction, community sponsors and volunteers to help with the set up. Here are just a few highlights of the market: the return of the famous $5 lunch, special Bargain Barn tables loaded with great Christmas gifts and collectibles, Bargain Barn raffle tickets for sale, only $5 with terrific prizes! The winning tickets will be drawn before the market closes. Loads of exciting vendors for Christmas shopping, everything from crafts and art to food and drink and decor. Yummy bake sale organized by Patti Gaudet and her dedicated team of PH baking ladies. Door prizes. Silent auction. Kitchen open all day serving fresh coffee/tea, baking and the famous $5 lunch! All proceeds go towards the much-needed new roof for the Hall. Admission by donation. Contact coordinator Lesley Durant to donate/volunteer, cell: 778-840-1692, email: [email protected].
It is going to be a busy Dec. 14. Two annual PHCC events will be happening on that day. 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 the Government Dock in Madeira Park. The Carol Ships should be on the dock for viewing and judging . They will do their annual harbour cruise on Sunday, Dec. 15 at dark.
Dec. 15 the carol ships sail and the Pender Harbour Choir will sing at their Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. at PH School of Music. There will be a second performance Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens in Sechelt. Tickets $25 at door, through a member of the choir or at EarthFair Store.
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