• July 1. Pender Harbour Farmers and Artisans Market, 10am to 3pm at the Crossroads Grill (Highway 101 in Madiera Park), Sundays. Locally grown produce, artisans and baking.
• July 14 & 15. Halfmoon Bay Country Fair: Kids’ fishing derby, firefighters challenge, family dinner on Saturday (tickets at Pastimes or call 604-740-5909), fun family activities, astronomy exhibits, all day Sunday at Coopers Green Park.
• July 15. Pancake Breakfast at Cooper’s Green, 9 to 11:30am, sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Halfmoon Bay branch. A great way to start your day attending the Halfmoon Bay Country Fair.
• July 1. Roberts Creek Heart Market, noon to 4pm in “downtown” Roberts Creek, every Sunday until the fall. Vendors can contact Ian at Roberts Creek Health Food Store: 604-885-2580.
• July 15. Showcase of Performing Arts presents From the Ridiculous to the Sublime, 8pm at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, comedy with Gerardo Avila and Luke Lukaszek, and guitar by Emad Armoush, www.heritageplayhouse.com
• SC Lions Club Tailgate Sales, 8am to 1pm, first and third Sundays of the month at Trail Bay Centre parking lot, weather permitting. Info: 604-885-3822.
• Taizé: Candlelight Contemplative Service, 7pm at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, with chant, inspirational reading and meditative silence (1st & 3rd Sunday). Info: 604-885-5019.