As I write this draft, yes with a pen and paper, the power in Madeira Park is out. The circumstance has me reflecting on conservation of, of course, water but also electricity. Lately, the tap water is tasting like an unsavoury combination of dirt and chlorine. I encourage you to sign up for the monthly water usage report through the SCRD. Receiving the first report last summer, I challenged myself to reduce my use. I won! During my fall garden cleanup, I did find a lot of cutlery from reusing my dish water.
Electricity is another challenge. I receive a biweekly report with my bill from BC Hydro. My recent usage for the same period last year was down nine percent.
Climate change accelerates and has daily impact. Conservation is becoming a lost art. Behind where I live is a recent clear cut on private property. Now, there are stacks of flammable debris adjacent to our backyards. A fire hazard to say the least. What about when the rains come? Two houses across the street burned last year. During the atmospheric river there were damaging floods a few blocks away.
On a happier note, this Saturday, Aug. 10, Gunboat Bay Blues, a musical highlight of the summer, starts at 5 p.m. from the Mellquist family’s dock. Enjoy the music on your boat, dock or deck. Be safe everyone!
Sunday, Aug. 11, the Rotary Club of Pender Harbour presents the 19th Annual People’s Choice Show & Shine at the Legion. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. Registration is 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Show time 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry fee $30, all proceeds go to Rotary community projects in the Harbour. This is a great family event, come vote for your favorite car and cycle. Multiple awards to be presented. Take in the meat draw, food, fun and 50/50 draw in the Legion in air-conditioned comfort.
The Legion’s Annual Golf Tournament is Aug. 17, starting at 2 p.m. The playing format is a modified Texas Scramble. Entry is $70 per person which includes golf, appies, dinner and prizes. Everyone will receive a prize! Power carts are not included in the entry fee. Registrations are accepted at the Legion for golf and dinner while power carts must be rented at the golf course.
Seniors Initiative Thursday, Aug. 15, come join the BBQ at Lions Park. For more info, contact Marlene at 604-883-9900.
The P.H. Music Society Mid Summer Chamber Music weekend Aug. 17 and 18 welcomes the return of five internationally outstanding musicians. Kai Gleusteen, violin, and Catherine Ordronneau, piano, Saturday, Aug. 17. Joan Blackman, violin; Zoltan Rozsnyai, cello; Jane Hayes, piano, Sunday, Aug. 18. Tickets on the website.
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