Thursday, Aug. 1, Harbourside Friendship has an outing planned to Lions Park for a BBQ lunch. Later in the month a special adventure is planned, a boat tour to Hotham Sound and Skookumchuck with high tide tours Thursday, Aug. 29. Cost is $35 plus lunch. Reserve with Marlene at 604-883-9900.
Friday, Aug. 2, come to the PH Community Club Madeira Market. Shop at the talented artists booths, and enjoy home-baked goodies for you and your furkid (proceeds to the local BCSPCA). Have a seat and enjoy coffee or a cold drink and lunch under the shady trees at Triple B’s Burger Stand. Vendors: call 604-989-0851 to reserve a spot.
Pender Harbour Days, a three-day celebration of Pender Harbour’s nautical history and heritage, starts Aug. 2. The boat parade departing from the government dock later that day will be a fine collection of vintage vessels and modern craft that will tour the harbour.
Pender Harbour Days Coffee House at the School of Music, a showcase of favourite local musicians, has a fantastic line up on Friday evening. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. with Katrina Bishop, singer, songwriter, pianist; Joan and Ted, duo, vocal harmonies, guitar; Shine! with Nancy Pincombe, vocals, and Ken Johnson, piano; and Simon Paradis, singer, songwriter, guitarist. Saturday will be non-stop activities, demonstrations, music and displays at Millennium Park.
The Pender Harbour Paddling Society will be part of the celebration.
Meet the members and try paddling on their dragon boat, a great activity for any fitness level. New applicants are welcome as there are openings. For more information, contact Jean at 604-883-0660. Come join them!
Visit penderharbourdays.ca for all the schedules and details.
The Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 15 anniversary Aug. 16 to 18 with five concerts over three days. Watch for details in this column. For more information, see penderharbourmusic.ca. Tickets can be purchased online, or by phone: 604-989-3995.
The revived Fall Faire Oct. 5 will have favourite activities and competitions. Volunteers are needed to judge and help with the exhibition, chili cookoff, scarecrow competition, Hilda the cow milking competition and 50/50 draw. To volunteer, please contact Marlene at 604-883-9900 or Dilys at 604-989-0851.
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