December is here and time to shop at the Pender Harbour Community Club Christmas Craft Fair and Bake sale this Saturday, Dec. 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Hall. There will be two magnificent quilts offered in the silent auction, delicious baked goodies and a variety of beautifully crafted treasures for you and everyone on your list.
Don’t miss the annual Christmas sale at the Harbour Gallery. Support your local artists and find the perfect Christmas gift at the same time – paintings large and small, stained glass and painted wood. Sale is on three Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery is located at 12953 Gonzales Road across from the School of Music. Contact June 604-883-2870 or Gillian 604-831-3602 for more info.
The Sunshine Coast BCSPCA invites you and your pets to their annual pet pictures with Santa event. Sweet treats, pup cakes and more will be offered at the bake table. See you this Sunday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sunnycrest Mall.
A very special way to send out local Christmas greetings is offered by the Sunshine Coast Health Care Auxiliary. For your donation, your personal greeting will appear in the Coast Reporter Christmas issue Dec. 23. Please send your donation and greeting to Sunshine Coast Health Care Auxiliary, Box 101, Madeira Park, V0N 2H0 by Dec. 16, or call Kay at 604-883-9155.
Seniors Initiative events this week are Walking Tuesdays 10:30 to 11 a.m., easy-paced exercise with walking moves. Wednesday is carpet bowling from 1 to 3 p.m. Harbourside Friendships meets Thurs-day, Dec. 8 to share time with the grades 5 and 6 classes at 10:30 a.m. with a hot lunch served at noon. Yoga is Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. for floor mat exercises and chair yoga 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All activities take place at the Hall.
The Pender Harbour Choir is set to brighten the season with a little fun and a wonderful collection of delightful music. Join the choir for A Special Time of Year, a celebration of the season featuring festive treats, socializing and music. Directed by Kenneth Norman Johnson and accompanied by David Poon, the Pender Harbour Choir will delight with familiar favourites and new songs of the season. Festivities start with a reception at 1 p.m., followed by the concert program at 1:30 p.m. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden and Dec. 11 at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Tickets are $20 available from choir members, Sechelt Visitor Centre and EarthFair Store.
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