For the past seven years, donations to Lyn Charlton’s “Spreading Kindness Fundraiser” were able to assist local youth and families in need throughout the year by supporting the “Pender Harbour Community School Youth and Families Support Program.” Funds are used to purchase essential supplies, food security support and to address the specific needs of youth and families locally in need all year long. Additionally, funds are used to help youth and families locally in need at Christmas, providing food security support, gifts, and clothing. The need continues to be great, especially with the incredible increase in the cost of living. Lyn has partnered with the PH Rotary to enable anyone to donate online in a quick and secure manner. Donors will receive an email confirming their donation was received. To donate online, e-transfer to [email protected], please note “Spreading Kindness,” or mail a cheque payable to PH Rotary, (“Spreading Kindness” in memo) to PH Rotary, c/o 4202 Packalen Blvd, Garden Bay, BC, V0N 1S1. This year, Lyn has also placed Christmas Toy and Gift Giving Boxes at the local IGA, Legion, Pharmacy, John Henrys and Rona for donations of unwrapped or wrapped labelled toys or gifts for local children in need, ages three to 12. If more info is required, please contact Lyn at [email protected] or 604-741-5068.
Buy your $5 raffle tickets now for the Bargain Barn’s Christmas Raffle to win outstanding prizes, “Blue Glacier” limited edition print by Motoko, three course dinner at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge, three 90-minute tours on the SloCat, garden pass for four at Painted Boat. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Community Club Christmas Market, Dec.14. All proceeds support PH Health Centre.
Pender Harbour Community School Craft Fair fundraiser is this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Hall. There will be local vendors selling handmade goods. Lunch will be available for purchase. The Harbour Gallery will be open Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the fair and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and during the Christmas Market and Winterfest Saturday Dec. 14. There will be endless choices of art in all sizes and mediums, gifts for those special people on your shopping list. This is also the perfect time of the year to treat yourself too! In addition, there will be sale prices on a selection of original art, along with unique Christmas cards.
There might be a few tickets left for “O Come All Ye Soulful” Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. with Dawn Pemberton and Jodi Proznick, two of Pender Harbour’s favourite women of music and their all-star band. Tickets at penderharbourmusic.ca.
Pender Harbour Community Christmas Dinner, Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Hall, door prizes, kids crafts at 3:30 p.m., tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Santa will be stopping by. Admission is free. Food bank donations and desserts welcome.
The Pender Harbour Women’s Connection 2024 Christmas Season event on Dec. 10 with Patricia Burnett, popular singer, and hors d’oeuvres created by Silja Moonie Catering is sold out.
The Women’s Connection will recommence Jan. 21, 2025. Watch for their Celtic New Year celebration announcement.
Thursday, Dec.12, is the date for Harbourside Friendships, Annual Christmas Turkey Lunch with Music by the Pender Harbour Choir. Tickets $10.
The Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society Christmas open house at Sarah Wray Hall (4334 Irvines Landing Road) will be open on Dec.13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come shop local history-themed gifts, renew your PH Living Heritage Society membership and enjoy refreshments. View gifts: at penderharbourheritage.ca/shop
Christmas Market, Winter Festival and Carol Ships all happen on December 14! Christmas Market at the Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winterfest at Millenium Park, 3 to 9 p.m. and the Carol Ships set sail from the government dock at dark.
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.
The Annual Polar Express Christmas Light Tour is Dec. 17. The bus departs Madeira Park at 7 p.m., touring the fabulous Christmas Light displays on Francis Peninsula returning 8-8:30 p.m. Purchase your $5 “Golden Ticket” at Earth Fair Store.
Contact me with your news, events, and info at [email protected].
