Pop by the PODS pop up store, now open at Madeira Park Plaza. Drop by, chat, visit and donate towards the land purchase at Irvines Landing for the Pender Ocean Discovery Station until the end of September.
Bargain Barn thrift store is looking for more volunteers. For now they will remain closed on Thursdays. This is an opportunity to mingle with friends and newcomers in a happy setting while supporting Pender Harbour Health Centre and high school grads. It only requires three hours a month. If you are interested, please drop by the store or email [email protected].
The artists of the Harbour Gallery would like to express their appreciation to all who supported the local art scene and visited the Gallery in July and August. The Gallery will be open on Saturdays in September, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and during special events. Throughout the year, artists meet and paint at the Gallery on Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have extended an open invitation to drop in on a Tuesday, meet the artists and see them at work. You might want to join them and take up a brush again. New members are always welcome.
GRIPS recycling depot would like to remind you that electronics and small appliances are accepted at the depot. Large appliances and those with Freon, fridges, freezers, and water coolers go to the Transfer Station (landfill). Pick up a very informative brochure from the SCRD at GRIPS that covers recycling products and where they can be taken.
Bats, bears, beers, sidehill gougers, sundews and Kirtland’s warblers – one biologist’s journey through the landscape of Canada’s threatened species. Pender Harbour Wildlife Society invites you to hear Andrew Bryant’s stories, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Pender Harbour Secondary School. Home baked refreshments will be served. Updates at info@penderharbour
wildlife.com.
Seniors Initiative activities this week, Tuesday walking with instructor Heidi Kozlof 10:30 to 11 a.m. Drop in $3. Wednesday carpet bowling 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in $3. Harbourside Friendship welcomes talented Skinny Jimmy and Andrew starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served at noon Drop in $10. Friday Chair yoga with Judy Gideon 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drop in $3. All activities at the Pender Harbour Community Hall.
Fitness classes with your MYPASS or pay drop-in fees have started at the Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
All classes are listed in the fall/winter recreation guide: Aquafit, Gentle Waves, Total Body and Core, and Walk 15. New to the pool this year is Aquafit Turbo Boost Camp/Water running on Thursdays.
PHAFC is also offering yoga programs, new dance classes for all ages, and nutrition work-shops with Registered Nutritionist Alex Christian. See details at www.scrd.ca/Recreation, or call 604-885-6866.
Tickets for Ladies Night at the Legion Oct. 14 are on sale now – $60 includes dinner, Calcutta and live music from favourite band Playback. This is a very popular night out for the ladies and tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours now at the Legion and Harbour Insurance.
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