Coffeehouse tonight, Friday, July 12 at the School of Music. Two incredible performances from Them Ordinary Things and Steve Wright. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music at 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door. Tea, coffee, and delicious baking available.
Broom, Invasive Species Removal Drive July 13 and 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Before removal, please do your homework on the best way to effectively remove broom. If it has gone to seed, please wait until next year. Drop off your broom only at the fire department training area on the Landfill Road. Thank you to the Pender Harbour Fire Department volunteers who have graciously agreed to receive your broom. More info on broom https://islandtrust.bc.ca/consservancy/protect-nature/care-for-your-land/protect-against-invasives/scotch-broom/
Sundays July 14 and 28, Blue Western returns to the Legion for their Afternoon Dance Party from 2 to 5 p.m. $10 cover at the door. The kitchen will be open so come dine and dance.
The Pender Harbour Wooden Boat Show will take place over the long weekend, Aug. 2, 3 and 4 in Madeira Park at Millenium Park and Government Dock. Boaters, come join the Friday night Boat Parade. Muster off the government dock at 5:30 p.m. The weekend features a variety of heritage boats, exhibits, music and food. The popular speaker’s series includes Captain Bill Noon, Howard White and Isacc Vanderhorst. So much to enjoy for everyone! Buy your tickets to win the beautiful hand built Blue Heron Canoe. Tickets available anytime at the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society website. Draw will be Aug. 4 at 2 p.m.
More exciting boating and music news, Ken Mellquist will once again, generously host a live music concert this summer from his dock on Gunboat Bay on Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 5 p.m. This has become an annual event, a highlight of the summer season in Pender Harbour as the audience enjoys great music while on the water in their boats and on their decks and docks.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #112 will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday Aug. 17 starting at 2 p.m. The playing format is a modified Texas Scramble. Entry is $70 per person which includes golf, appies, dinner and prizes. Everyone will receive a prize! Power carts are not included in the entry fee. Registrations are accepted at the Legion for golf and dinner while power carts must be rented at the golf course.
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