Every Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer, start your weekend shopping at the Madeira Market under the shady trees, behind the PH Community Hall. The offerings are from wonderful local growers, bakers, crafters and artists. Megan, Sun Twist Acres has beautiful free range (and that is a happy understatement) eggs, micro greens and, if you’re lucky, cheese. Homemade bread, yes! Just see Lee. Her partner, well-known, talented and witty artist Ken Waters will be there with his masterpieces (weather permitting). And Lama Lori has beautiful, delicious preserves.
This Friday, Pender Harbour Music Society’s Coffee House proudly presents local performers Robin Atchison and Nelson Giles, Tamara Goble, Ashley Hautala and David J Taylor. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door. For more info, call 604-883-9749.
This Saturday, July 14, the Pender Harbour Golf Club will host the first annual Jan Watson Memorial Golf Tournament. Jan, who passed away last September, was a founder of the golf course and devoted countless volunteer hours to its ongoing success for the past 30 years. Proceeds from the event, which now has a full field, will go towards club maintenance.
The Egmont Community Club’s Annual Seafood Dinner is also Saturday. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., at the Egmont Community Hall. Enjoy a bounty of fish, seafood, chowders, sushi, salads, veggies and dessert, plus a licensed bar.
Frank Mauro, our SCRD representative soon to retire, will host an informative, informal meeting Tuesday July 17 at 2 p.m. at Euspiria Café. If you are interested in becoming a candidate for our SCRD representative, don’t miss this meeting. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Seniors Initiative has a new activity, Coffee/Tea Social Tuesday, on July 17 at the Sarah Wray Hall 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday is the ever competitive carpet bowling at the Pender Harbour Hall 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in $3. Chair yoga classes are Fridays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hall. Drop in $3.
Harbourside Friendship Thursday, July 19 will be a summer treat, Garden Tour and High Tea, at GeoPia Gallery. Reserve now for $10 per person. Call Marlene at 604-883-9900.
Remember when out and about enjoying the spectacular natural outdoors of the Sunshine Coast to “observe, record and report” suspicious incidents. Record the date, time, location and car or boat identification. To report violations with wildlife, poachers or polluters, call Conservation Officer Service 24-hour hotline at 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on your cell.
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