Coffeehouse at the School of Music, tonight, Friday, May 5, welcomes three outstanding Coast: performers Mark Peterson, Matt Richards, and Gen Katagiri. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music at 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation at the door. Delicious desserts from the Pender Harbour Choir an added attraction.
May 6, the Small Glories will take the stage for a fantastic concert starting at 2 p.m. Cara Luft and JD Edwards are a Roots powerhouse duo from the prairies, singing songs of love, loss, and land. Their performances are heartwarming with amazing fingerpicking, on guitar and banjo. Tickets are available on the Pender Harbour Music Society website. $30.
The Clubhouse had to cancel live music last Sunday because of lack of staff. Stay tuned for update. Finding employees for many businesses all over the Coast is such a challenge. There is no housing and the number of students that in past years filled the need for seasonal help is a fraction of what it was. Suggestions anyone?
The Pender Harbour Women’s Connection is hosting their popular annual Strawberry Tea on May 9. Kenneth Norman Johnson, known for his multi-musical talents, will provide his special blend of piano music that will send you home with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Slip on your favourite spring outfit, join your friends, and take time for tunes and treats. Doors open 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. $4 drop-in fee at the School of Music.
Harbourside Friendships, Thursday, May 11, drop in, bring a topic and join the open discussion 10:30 a.m. at the Hall. Lunch served at noon for $10.
Pender Harbour Choir will be presenting their Songs of Spring concert on May 12, 7 p.m. at the School of Music, and May 13 at 7 p.m. in Sechelt at the Botanical Gardens. Tickets available at EarthFair, from choir members and at the door.
FLAIR on the Coast will be meeting May 13, 10 a.m. to noon at the Rockwood Centre in Sechelt with guest speaker Keryll Harwood, Spiritualist Medium. This Cancer Support Group welcomes those receiving cancer treatment, have been through it or a caregiver in the Pender Harbour/Egmont area to join them. For more information, please call Jean at 603-883-0660 or email [email protected].
The Pender Harbour Reading Centre ‘Books and Blooms” Six Gardens Tour, a fundraiser for the library, happens Saturday, May 13. Tickets at EarthFair store.
Here are the weekly happenings at the Legion, Wednesdays, drop-in crib (starts promptly!) at 2 p.m., Thursdays, drop in for darts at 6:30 p.m. The branch opens at 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Saturday Meat Draws; early bird at 3 p.m., main draw at 3:30 p.m. Sunday brunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mini Meat Draw too! Are you a motorcycle enthusiast and a Legion member? The Legion Riders invite all skill levels to join them. Email [email protected] for details. Mark your calendars for a special musical event, The Blue Western returns to the Legion stage May 27. Tickets available shortly, for dinner and great music.
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