Pender Harbour Music Society’s Coffee House has an evening of great music this Friday, June 10 at the School of Music. Enjoy Java Jazz women’s vocal group from Sechelt and local youth favourites Cam Peters and Ashley Hautala. Doors open at 7 p.m.; music at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and goodies available, $10 suggested donation at the door. If you wish to perform, call 604-883-9749. See www.penderharbourmusic.ca for more.
The Pender Harbour Choir presents Music in the Air in two performances: Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church in Davis Bay, and Sunday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the School of Music in Madeira Park, directed by Joy McLeod and accompanied by David Poon. Tickets are available from choir members, EarthFair Store and Sechelt Visitor Centre, or contact Joanne at 604-883-9749.
Pender Harbour Garden Club and Sechelt Garden Club will spend Monday, June 13 on an all-day garden tour. For details, email [email protected]
Seniors Initiative activities this week include carpet bowling on Wednesday, June 15, 1 to 3 p.m. and a Harbourside Friendship meeting on Thursday with music from SASS starting at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon for $10. Plan to attend Celebration for Seniors on Wednesday, June 22. Bring a friend or caregiver to this special event at the PH Community Hall. There will be lots of fun, door prizes, a photo booth and free lunch at noon. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Informal Tai Chi practice (no lessons) this summer will take place behind the Community Hall, Tuesdays at 7 p.m., weather permitting.
The kids will be out of school for summer holidays soon. Register now for programs offered by Pender Harbour Com-munity School. Summer Day Camp runs Monday to Friday, July 4 to 15, for ages five to 12. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated; call 604-885-6866. And don’t miss a fun and free weekly event for kids aged five to 12 – a fishing club – on Thursdays 3 p.m. at Madeira Park Elementary School until the end of June.
The summer session of Steady Feet will be Wednesdays, July 13 to Aug. 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Health Centre. Register at scrd.ca/recreation, or call 604-885-6866.
A great Guiding year is drawing to a close, and online registration is open for next year. Sparks, Brownies and Pathfinders have had a fabulous year with activities, adventures and community service. They look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new girls in the Fall. Contact Gwen for more information at 604-989-3661.
A Community Organizations Showcase is being planned by the Pender Harbour Advisory Council for Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the PH Community Hall, as part of Pender Harbour Days. This event will give organizations in Pender Harbour a chance to connect with the community, explain their programs and solicit new volunteers. Registration will open soon. To make sure your group or club is invited to participate, free of charge, see penderharbouradvisorycouncil.com
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