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The Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre is having a “Bob Adkin Swim and Remembrance” on Sunday April 29, 1:30-3:30pm. Bob died in December and this is a chance to celebrate all that Bob was at the pool. The Centre invites people to come share stories and to participate in an 80-lap swim. It was a big event when Bob had turned 80 and we had a special swim so that he could swim 80 on his 80th. Come out and celebrate with the pool.
The Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society 2018 annual general meeting will be held on April 20 at 2pm at the Sarah Wray Hall in Irivine’s Landing (Pender Harbour Living Heritage Centre, 4334 Irvines Landing Road). The Living Heritage Society will provide updates on the previous year’s events and activities, as well as a preview of what’s in store for 2018. Refreshments will be served. Consider joining the board of directors and help continue the special and important work going on at the Sarah Wray Hall.
It’s finally here: the annual Mountain Grind obstacle race happens Saturday, April 21 at Lions Park in Pender Harbour. This will see runners racing through a beautiful 10km course. A fun-filled one-day event for the whole family. Setting out in waves, Mountain Grinders will challenge themselves in a chip-timed race through nature-influenced obstacles on the beautiful Suncoaster Trail. The event wraps up with post-race refreshments and an awards ceremony to celebrate racers’ achievements and thank all the participants. Kids activities, beer garden, refreshments and more make this a great event for the whole family.
