Yes indeed, there will be a May Day Parade on Sunday, May 23, starting off from the Madeira fire hall at 11 a.m. The route will be the same as last year, out Francis Peninsula, looping around and back to the highway then out to Garden Bay looping around Panorama and back to the fire hall. Come out and cheer our May Day Queens!
The extremely popular May Day Fun Run will also happen this year, virtually, on Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. All ages are invited to participate. Get out on the pavement, trails or on your treadmill and go for at least 4km. Post your run after completing at facebook.com/alanstewartprec. Submit a photo and comments on this event. You will be entered in the draw to win one of three IGA Gift Cards for $150, $75 and $25.
Another celebration this long weekend for us foodies will be the opening of Skookumchuck Bakery and Café on Friday May 21. They will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Cinnybuns!
The Clubhouse will present a very special live musical triple play as the outstanding duo Apasionado – Lori Carmichael and Randy Rayment – will perform at both dinner shows Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22, 5 to 8 p.m. as well as Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Reserve a table on the patio or picnic area at 604-883-9542.
Madeira Market this Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will have a record number of vendors. Come visit, come shop! Renew or sign up your PHCC membership and help keep our precious hall and gardens maintained. The talented tool man Bob Watson will make a long-awaited return, TNT, T’s and Hoodies for everyone (at super prices), Judy’s Handcrafted Gifts, Beads and Blooms, Marilyn’s Pottery, Rachel’s Rocking Art and some very tasty surprises to be enjoyed. Tony at Triple BBB’s will be cooking up his fabulous burgers & fries, fish and chips, poutine, grilled cheese and … hungry yet? Gentle reminder: order early.
The Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance is getting the word out, “Replacing Fear with Knowledge.” Stop by their displays and pick up informative brochures, signage, T-shirts, shopping bags and beautiful framed photographs at both Madeira and Sechelt markets. Contact SCBA for sightings or attractants, info and concerns at [email protected]. Thanks to a special lady for posting signage to protect the magnificent “Lagoon King” bear.
The first forest fire of the season up Menacher this week was an unpleasant déjà vu, to say the least. I wish us all a happy, safe weekend. This could be a tough one, people, but we are a very good, very kind, wonderful community. Contact me with your news at [email protected] for the Friday edition of the Coast Reporter.
