Just in time for the season of grandchildren, the Bargain Barn Thrift Store is celebrating summer with a 50 per cent off sale on all media: records, CDs, VHS and DVDs. Remember, all proceeds from the sale of gently loved donations to the Thrift Store go to the Pender Harbour Health Centre and bursaries for our Pender Harbour Secondary School grads.
Activities brought to you by the Seniors Initiative this week, Tuesday July 25 10:30 to 11 a.m., easy-paced walking exercise program. Wednesday carpet bowling, 1 to 3 p.m. On Thursday, Harbourside Friendship will have a special garden tour and high tea at GeoPia’s Gallery. The Duck Bus will leave at 1 p.m. with pick-ups along the way, returning approximately at 4:30 p.m. $10 a person. Call Marlene to reserve at 604-883-9900. Friday, chair yoga runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Happy Cat Haven is asking for your dated IGA receipts to increase the totals from May to July that go towards cat food.
The 14th annual Pender Harbour Show & Shine is less than a month away, on Sunday, Aug. 13. The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour is proud to bring this event to you at a new location beside the Legion in Madeira Park, with display space in the fields for over 100 cars and free public parking at the Legion or on the street. Parade and vehicle marshalling will be hosted by volunteers from the local Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Unit 61.
Following the great Sechelt event Saturday, Aug. 12, many of the vintage vehicles will assemble in Trail Bay Mall Sunday morning and leave at 9:30 a.m. to parade along Highway 101 north to Pender Harbour turning on to Francis Peninsula Road about 10 a.m. continuing through downtown Madeira Park to the Legion. The vehicles will be on view to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., when awards and prizes will be handed out. Visit Rotary Club of Pender Harbour on Facebook. Contact for the Show and Shine is Dave Davies, 604-741-3623
Pender Harbour Days was an outstanding event, with one unfortunate incident. A blue fishing tote near the Madeira Marina office, kindly lent for display, was stolen the night of July 7. A reward is offered. Please call 604-740-6144.
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