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Attack of Danger Bay 7
Coast Longboarding, 604-685-2373
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Coast Longboarding has been working hard to put on the most exceptional and entertaining event yet! Aiming to raise awareness for one of the fastest growing sports in history, this year’s race is going to be bigger and better than ever. Attack of Danger Bay 7 is a free event, open to everyone in the community. Racing begins at 9 am Sunday morning, and everyone looks forward to hearing Bricin Lyons (creator of Danger Bay and pro racer) rip it up as the race announcer on Carnage Corner. Tickets for Sunday’s All-Ages Awards Show are $10 at the door starting at 7:30 pm.
Friday night
Festivities start with racer registration and creation of the Longboarders Campsite Community.
Saturday
On Saturday morning, racers take part in Canada’s 4th Annual Slide Competition, judged by the legendary Cliff Coleman. Next, racers take part in the 63rd annual May Day parade and celebrations, followed by the action-packed and comical Longboard Hockey Tournament featuring the LHL All Stars .This fun-filled day is for everyone, all are welcome.
Sunday
The moment we’ve all been waiting for— over 200 racers will race in heats till the final four are reached. The final heat is for a $2,000 first prize and with this year’s prizes reaching $5000 you know they’ll be racing hard and showing the spectators what this sport is all about.
Sunday evening at Pender Harbour Community Hall, an energetic live concert will take place, part of the All Ages Awards Show featuring some of the best punk bands around. With the likes of local favourites Loose Tooth, Cambridge, Not Quite Sober, Rebel Spell and Side Sixty Seven, this show is not to be missed. In the midst of it all, a Mohawk stylist will transform those who are brave and willing. Giveaways are endless (17 longboards this year) and, best of all, there will be the opportunity to meet the riders.
Contact Information
For more information contact Bricin Lyons, Coast Longboarding British Columbia, 604-685-2373, or e-mail coastlongboarding@shaw.ca. Event updates for racers are on the CLB Message Board.
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Garden Bay Classic Fishing Derby - est. 2007
Garden Bay Pub, 604-883-2674
$1,000 first prize (for the heaviest salmon), open auction for winning boat, lots more prizes. $100 ticket includes Saturday dinner; tickets limited. Register on Friday at Garden Bay Pub, fishing ends 1 p.m. on Sunday. Organized by Garden Bay Pub.
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Garden Bay Classic Golf Tourney - est. 1989
Garden Bay Pub, 604-883-2674
Tee off at 10 a.m. at the Pender Harbour Golf Course and enjoy the awards party at the pub afterwards. $50 entry fee includes golf, dinner, giveaways and prizes. Organized by Garden Bay Pub.
Congratulations to 2007 winners, Merv Oleksyn (Men’s Champion), Denise Jones (Ladies’ Champion), Dave McGrath (Men’s Low Gross), Noreen Nesbitt (Ladies’ Low Gross), Roberta Oleksyn (Ladies’ Long Drive) and Doug Kammerle (Men’s Long Drive).
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Pender Harbour May Day - est. 1946
Joi Phillips, 604-883-3657
Congratulations to 2007 May Queen, Carly Fielding!
With the first Pender Harbour May Day in 1946, ours is the second-oldest May Day celebration in the province (New Westminster has the oldest). It features a parade, fly-over, fairground entertainment, live music, face painting, beer garden, arts/craft fair, food, concessions, salmon barbecue, dances, contests and games for children and adults. This is the Pender Harbour Community Club’s biggest event of the year.
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Rhododendron Festival
Ron Knight, 604-883-9807
Caron Gardens’ annual Rhododendron Festival is held from 11-4 p.m. at 4622 Beaumont Rd. in Irvine’s Landing.
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Spring Bazaar
Art, crafts, collectibles, books, baking, clothing, white elephants, and a whole room full of plants for sale, plus raffles and an afternoon tea at the Community Hall in our biggest flea market of the year. A fundraiser for the Pender Harbour Community Club.
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Spring Jam at the Wall
Local and visiting players compete in 3-on-3 basketball competition in conjunction with Pender Harbour May Day in Madeira Park.
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Walk for Health
Aquatic Centre, 604-885-6866
Since 2006, people have joined this lunchtime stroll in recognition and support of fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
For May 9, 2008, meet at the Garden Bay pumphouse at 11 am for a stroll along the lake and prizes for all. Pre-register by phone for a complimentary light lunch and (for the first ten registrants only) a free pedometer. Drop-ins and baby buggies are welcome. For carpool info, call Nancy Mackay at the Health Centre, 604-883-2764.
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Wood Duck Festival - est. 2001
Ruby Lake Resort, 604-883-2689
Features displays, tours, guest speakers, music, bird call competition, children’s activities, arts/craft booths and concessions at Ruby Lake Resort coincide with the return of the wood duck to Ruby Lake.
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