Are you looking to get out of the house for a few hours a month, socialize and do a good deed for your community health centre? The Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Auxiliary Society operates the Bargain Barn Thrift Store in Madeira Park for the purpose of supporting the Pender Harbour Health Centre and providing bursaries for graduates of the Pender Harbour Secondary School. The Bargain Barn is looking for volunteers to help with sales or sorting and pricing of donated goods. If you feel this would be a good fit for you, please contact Janet at 604-883-9330 or [email protected].
This Saturday, April 8, come to the Legion for the annual Easter ham, turkey and pie auction. There will be five extra turkeys Saturday and five extra at the usual meat draw on Sunday.
Steady Feet classes are a go on Thursdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Call them to register or if you would like more info.
Thursday night bingo is still needing more players to keep operating. Come out for a night of fun and support the Pender Harbour Community Hall.
If you missed the dragon boating trial sessions, you can still get on the water any week. Call Rick at 604-883-3678 or Beth at 604-399-9596 or email Pender
[email protected]. They will let you know when they are out again. It’s never too late to get active, and the view from the water is spectacular.
Seniors Initiative activities this week are Monday, Origami Challenge at the Mad Park Bistro at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Sarah Wray Hall, join guest Liz Summerfield and make paper hats at Harbourside Friendship.
Friday, April 14 the Pender Harbour Music Society Coffee House at the School of Music welcomes to the stage Joan and Ted with their original West Coast sound; David Taylor on guitar and piano; Baili Clarke, beautiful originals and covers with guitar. Coffee and goodies will be sold, $10 suggested donation at the door. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Here is the perfect sweet for your Easter basket. Four hands, one keyboard- played with exquisite musicality and style by Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann. Partners in music and in life, the Bergmanns have been a duo for more than 20 years. There is a strong audience following for their artistry that “combines virtuosic dedication with the instincts of professional entertainers who love their music” (Showtime magazine). Concert starts at 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16, at Pender Harbour School of Music. Tickets are available at www.pender
harbourmuscic.ca, Harbour Insurance, Sechelt Visitor Centre.
Volunteer Week is April 23 to 29. The Pender Harbour Community School (PHCS) will celebrate our amazing community of volunteers and wants you in the picture. Send your two favourite group or action shots showing volunteers at work or photos from your community event. Email to [email protected] or drop them off at PHCS.
Sign up for an Easter floral arrangement workshop with Ferdinando, on Thursday, April 13, 1 to 3 p.m. at Sarah Wray Hall. Cost is $25.
Food Skills for Families is a free, six-week, healthy cooking program starting May 2. Learn to cook simple delicious meals, learn about nutrition labels and more. Call the PHCS 604-883-2826 to register.
April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is April 29. Get your team of up to four builders together and take a chance at winning first prize of $700, second $400 or $250 for third. Sign up at www.apriltools.ca or call Jackie at 604-883-0539.
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