A Super Sunday Oct. 6 in downtown Madeira Park. Pender Harbour Fall Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hall will include a judged exhibition, food, artisans, kids games and cookie decorating. Harbour Gallery will be open for the fall fair too, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour will be holding a Family Safety Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Pender Harbour Fire Department and the start of Fire Safety Week in the back parking lot at the IGA. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher. Learn about medical emergencies, AED instruction, safety in the water and how to be “Fire Smart.”m c Fire Smart BC will be onsite with their mascot Ember the Fire Fox, very popular with children, and a colouring contest too.
The Rotary Rocks 50/50 has provided much needed funds for our community. Nearing the end of September, the current total was $1,110 with the funds going to the high school lunch program. Christmas is coming, and our local food bank needs your help more than ever. The food bank distributes to more than 200 families and individuals on a biweekly basis in the Pender Harbour and Egmont areas. Both the October and November proceeds will be committed to the Pender Harbour Food Bank. Play and we all win! You can win cash –– and our communities’ most vulnerable receive much needed support. To purchase tickets Google Pender Harbour Rotary Club or go to:
penderharbourrotary.rafflenexus.com/
The Pender Harbour Community Hall is a valuable asset for the community. It provides a venue for weekly activities such as Harbourside Friendships, carpet bowling, chair yoga and bingo. The Hall is the venue for community events, fairs and markets, school concerts, musical performances and dances hosted by the Pender Harbour Blues Society. With space for gatherings of up to 200 people and available for rent, many weddings and celebrations have been held in this historic building. The Oct. 8 Women’s Connection will host Marlene Cymbalist who will provide the history of our much-loved hall. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Drop-in fee of $4, complimentary refreshments at the School of Music.
Later in the day, Oct. 8, the Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association invites you to an All Candidates Meeting at The Legion. Meet your candidates. Learn about them and their platforms. Doors open at 4 p.m. Candidates’ presentations at 5:30 p.m. Get ready to vote on Oct. 19.
FLAIR on the Coast will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. til noon at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt. Leslie McDougall, professional legal coach, will explain how she can help you, draft a will, probate a will through the courts, obtain an uncontested divorce or assist with existing court actions. This service is sanctioned by the BC Law Society to help reduce cost. FLAIR welcomes those needing a cancer support group from the Pender Harbour/Egmont area to join them. For more information, please call Jean at 604-883-0660 or email [email protected].
The Pender Harbour Library is looking for volunteers. Is the library one of your favourite places? Volunteer! Socialize with fellow bookworms and give back to the community. Volunteers are needed to cover extended hours on Thursdays and Fridays until 5 p.m.
Library volunteers can commit to a regular monthly shift, as an occasional substitute, or for special events. Library shifts are three hours in length. Training and ongoing support provided. If you would love to bask in books a few hours a month, email Syd at [email protected].
Bears are actively looking for food preparing for the winter months. Remember to pick fruit from your trees, do not leave any attractants out and use Pinesol Original to spray as a deterrent on garbage cans, recycling, anywhere that a bear might find interesting. Nothing else works. Other products can act as attractants. If you have any concerns, please contact Tammy at Coastal Wildlife Rescue and Conflict Resource Services 604-399-8502. Visit Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance website for excellent information.
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