This Saturday, Nov. 28, come to the Pender Harbour Community Club’s Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale at the Hall starting at 10 a.m.
The Pender Harbour Youth Group’s Open Mike returns Saturday, Nov. 28, 4 to 8 p.m. Please join the group for potluck, family fun and entertainment. Bring a dish, your talent and a friend to support local youth. Contact Tess at 604-883-0024 for more.
Sunday, Nov. 29, enjoy a celebratory art show from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sarah Wray Hall. More than 30 students from the art classes of Shelley Stunell will display their work. The Harbour Ukulele Group Strummers (HUGS) will perform and lead a Christmas sing-along starting at 2 p.m., with free admission and refreshments.
Following the Sunday Meat Draw at the Madeira Park Legion, stay for more fun, games, prizes and festivities at the 2015 Grey Cup Party. Note to all you crib players: the new start time on Wednesdays is 2 p.m. Best wishes to Mr. Crib, “Sparky” Joe McCann.
The Harbour Gallery members are at it again, with a silent auction during the annual Christmas Sale, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artists have painted and put together a collage called Bearly. Proceeds will go to Ada Priest Memorial Art Bursary. For details, contact June at 604-883-2807 or Nefri at 604-885-4366.
Royal LePage Sussex’s 21st annual blanket drive welcomes your donations of blankets, warm clothing, new socks and gloves at their Madeira Park office.
The Sunshine Coast Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering their “in lieu of Christmas cards” feature. Send the name you would like to appear in the Christmas edition of Coast Reporter, with your donation, to Kay Held, P.O. Box 322, or Patti Gaudet at Royal LePage Sussex, Madeira Park. You are also invited to drop off to Gaudet your best baked goodies for their Christmas bake sale, Dec. 12. More info? Contact [email protected] or 604-883-9525.
Reserve now for the first women’s mini retreat for stress relief Saturday, Dec. 5, 6 to 9:30 p.m. $50 at the Freedom Spa in Madeira Park. Email [email protected] or call Carol Goulette at 604-729-4093.
The Pender Harbour Choir’s Merry Little Christmas concert tickets are now on sale for Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at the School of Music, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden. Tickets are $20 from choir members, EarthFair Store, Sechelt Visitor Centre and at the door.
How about some midweek fun? Bingo! Every Thursday night at the Hall is your answer.
Plan to attend the special community meeting for Pender Harbour and Egmont, a discussion hosted by the Community School and Healthy Meals Outreach program Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, Santa is coming to Garden Bay! Garden Bay Fire Department will present Santa’s Open House 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall on Deller Road.
Contact me with your news for this column: [email protected] or 604-989-0851.
