The Super Saturday is here! Tomorrow, April 27, April Tools Wooden Boat Building Challenge just might be the most challenging race yet! Join in the fun at the Madeira Park Government Dock, with family activities, kids’ mini boatbuilding, BBQ and displays. At 10 a.m. the twist and building materials are revealed. The teams have one hour to plan their boat. Hand tools only! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the boatbuilding action! Family fun and activities for kids, museum displays, food, snacks, and more all day. The high school races start at 2 p.m. and their teams run two races: the trophy race and the free-for-all. At 2:45 p.m. (approximate), the adult races start. It is float or sink, paddle, or swim. Exciting times! Who will complete the course?
The Harbour Gallery, up the stairs from race central, will open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery has a special show to celebrate the day, including the annual spring sale and one wall displaying art created by the local high school students. The gallery will open for the week that follows until Friday, May 3, to give family and friends of the students a chance to see their work and the gallery.
Just down the street, at the PH Community Hall, the Annual Plant Sale and Vintage Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be overflowing with botanical treasures and delicious baked goods. A fantastic $5 lunch from the kitchen that will be open throughout the event. All proceeds go to the maintenance of our precious Hall.
At the Legion, ready, set, shop! Their annual Giant Garage Sale starts at 10 a.m. This exciting, (competitive?) shopping experience has proceeds going to the Generator Fund.
We are so fortunate to have a lineup of fantastic events starting with Super Saturday April 27. May Day is in need of volunteers and has endless opportunities from kids’ games to raffle sales. Please help with a gift of your time. Check out the May Day Facebook page.
Pender Harbour May Day Dance “The Brothers in Farms” will be bringing their rambunctious West Coast Party Music to the Madeira Park Legion on Saturday, May 18. Buy tickets online at www.phblues.ca or the EarthFair Bookstore.
Egmont Day is Saturday, June 1. This year’s theme is “Egmonsters.” The call is out for bakers, parade participants and float decorators. Bakers, donate homemade goodies and treats to the cakewalk contest that will be in the Hall. Drop off your donation the morning of June 1. Contact Dani Silvey for more info: [email protected]
Tickets are now on sale for the 19th Annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival. Three days of incredible music June 7, 8 and 9 at venues around Pender Harbour. Performances by The Paperboys, Tom Lavin, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whitely, Joani Bye, Marcus Mosely, Paul Pigat, Joe Rotundo, Joe Stanton and many more. Purchase tickets at www.phblues.ca.
News from the P H Aquatic and Fitness Centre: the pool and gym will be opening half an hour earlier, at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday, commencing April 29.
April 29, the Pender Harbour Garden Club is pleased to present Paddy Wales and Sheila Watkins, long time volunteers who were instrumental in the creation and development of the Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens. Their presentation “Drought and Deluge” is both informative and timely followed by a question-and-answer period. Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks provided. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. Meeting begins at 1 p.m. at the School of Music. Annual membership for the 2024 year is $20. Drop-in fee $5.
Join in “Celebrating Volunteerism” April 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hall. Come and view the displays and learn what many of our fine groups accomplish in our community. Enjoy a piece of cake and refreshments.
Carole Logtenberg is continuing to lead yoga classes on Mondays and Fridays at the PH Hall this spring. Hatha Yoga begins at 9:15 a.m. and Chair Yoga begins at 11 a.m. No experience necessary. Yoga mats available. For more information email [email protected]. This May and June, Carole will also be teaching a Chair Yoga class at the Sarah Wray Hall on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
“You talked and they listened,” the Pender Harbour Library /The Reading Centre will have new hours as of Thursday, May 2. Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. to accommodate more children and younger adults. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The PHL is a volunteer-run service and more volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected]. The library is located at 12952 Madeira Park Road, in our cultural centre above the Madeira Government Dock. Many changes will be coming as a result of their 2023/24 strategic planning process. For more about the library please visit www.penderharbourlibrary.com
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