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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Looking toward September’s special events

Also, Tranquility Garden Party is this weekend
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rty, this Sunday, Aug. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind the EarthFair Store is a family friendly end-of-summer celebration. Enjoy the music of Carnaval Paradiso, Deborah Holland and the Mitch Lazer Trio. Paint the mural, learn to hula hoop and partake in delicious refreshments.

Well, August is almost over and time to mark our calendars for special events coming in September.

The Pender Harbour Blues Society and Joe Stanton Music are thrilled to present The Precious Littles Reunion Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 9, starting at 2 p.m. at Lions Park, Madeira Park. Vancouver singer/songwriter, Elliot C. Way will be performing. The Aqui Es Mexico Food Truck and a cash bar will be on site. Camping is available. Tickets $30 available online at www.phblues.ca

The Pender Harbour Aquatic Society and the SCRD are hosting a gala opening for the 2023/2024 fall season, Sept. 17. This event will also mark the 40 plus years of service that the PHA Facility has provided to the Pender Harbour area. The event will include free access to the facility from noon until 4 p.m and free hamburgers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come join the celebration!

The Pender Harbour Wildlife Society will host their first in person presentation Sept. 19. Guest speakers will be Karen Cummins and Jan Smith from MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre in Merville, B.C. More details in next week’s column.

Pender Harbour Better at Home is now looking for volunteers for friendly visits, grocery delivery and transportation for seniors in the Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour areas. Must be friendly, caring, and reliable. Email [email protected] or phone 604-212-2232. For more information, visit www.betterathome.ca.

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