Pender Harbour Days are here – the annual celebration of Pender’s marine heritage. At 5:30 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 3, the opening boat parade of classic and modern boats featuring the stirring music of the Pender Harbour Pipe Band will set off from the Millennium Park government dock and tour the harbour. Saturday and Sunday will have endless displays, interactive demos, vendors, music, kids’ activities and delicious food from breakfasts, to BBQ and dinner. For all the details, see pender
harbourdays.ca
This Friday, the Pender Harbour Music Society’s Coffee House, showcase of Coast musicians will welcome to the stage of the School of Music Baili Clarke and Friends, Chatelech Jazz Group, Matt Richards and Shine. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 at the door. Coffee and goodies will be sold.
Saturday night, enjoy a great evening at the Legion’s prime rib dinner and dance. Tickets are $30 at the Legion and Harbour Insurance. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.
While we celebrate our marine heritage we must always be vigilant to protect our oceans and waterways. Only by observing, recording and reporting will we combat the rape and pillage going on. We are the front line. The more action we take the more response and support. This past week’s visits from the DFO are a start. Here is the 24-hour hotline number: 1-877-7277 or cell #7277.
Want to learn more about scrapbooking? You can this Thursday, Aug. 9 at Harbourside Friendship starting at 10:30 a.m. at the hall. Lunch will be served at noon. Drop in $10. Book now for the boat trip to Princess Louisa Inlet Aug. 20. For more information and to reserve, call Marlene 604-883-9900.
Last Saturday a benefit was held for a very special woman of our community Jennifer D’Amour, chef and owner of The Upper Deck Cafe. Jennifer is going through treatment for lymphoma. All of us who know her send our heartfelt, very best wishes. We look forward to seeing you creating magical gourmet delights once again, Chef Jennifer. Thank you to Marilyn, Pender Harbour Blues Society and the wonderful folks who made this event a truly inspirational success.
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