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Pender Island Events - Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16 2008-03-11 15:46:00 As spring approaches, it's really shaping up to be a great week here on Pender Island
. The sun is shining and everyone is smiling as they break open their garden sheds and get started on some serious ground preparation! Here's what's happening this week:Thursday
, March
131:00pm - Garden Club meets at the Anglican Hall to hear Sheena Adams of Port Alberni continue her series on Organic Gardening. 7:30pm - Film Night at the Hall presents Rocket Science.Friday, March 147:30pm - Solstice Theatre presents An Evening of Humour at the Community Hall. Also on March 15 @ 7:30pm and March 16 @ 2:00pm. More than two dozen of the dramatic stars of the Penders are combining under a number of directors to produce an evening that promises to amuse and d Read more:Sunday
Video of the Week 2008-03-09 17:43:00 Enjoy...it's good, (almost totally) clean fun from John Pinette
Poet’s Cove – A Great Place for Pender Island Locals! 2008-03-07 19:04:00 For those of you who don’t know, Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa is located on sunny South Pender in British Columbia’s breathtaking Southern Gulf Island
s. The resort boasts world-class facilities, and is a great place for Pender residents to enjoy amenities not available on other Gulf Islands. AccommodationsPoets Cove offers a mix of wilderness and elegant sophistication, with a total of 46 units - 22 rooms in our main Lodge, 15 Cottages, and 9 Villas (a total of 74 bedrooms).Locals Bonus: Pender residents receive a discount on rooms in the off season.DiningEnjoy contemporary West Coast cuisine in Aurora Restaurant, or relax with comfort food at the more casual pub-style Syrens Lounge.Locals Bonus: 10% discount, plus monthly off-season resident-only specia Read more:Great
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Get Money Back from BC Hydro When You Purchase Energy Star Appliances 2008-03-19 14:39:00 Spring is the time that many of use start thinking about home renovations. If you live in BC and are considering remodelling your kitchen or laundry room, you should know that BC Hydro is offering mail-in rebates when you purchase ENERGY STAR labelled refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers between now and December 31, 2008.Here's the breakdown:Clothes Washers - $100 RebateRefrigerators - $50 RebateFreezers - $25 RebateEvery little bit counts right? For more information about the rebate, and to download the Rebate Application Form, visit BC Hydro's Powersmart PageFor more information about ENERGY STAR labelled appliances, visit the Natural Resources of Canada Office of Energy
EfficiencyFor more about Pender Island real estate, visit Howard Sanders online @ www.Homes Read more:Money
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Islands Trust - A Great Resource for Pender Island Buyers 2008-03-26 17:41:00 North Pender?If you are considering purchasing property on North Pender Island
, or even if you already live on our great island, you should take some time to browse throught the North Pender section of the Islands
Trust's website. Here you will find the Latest News from the N. Pender Island Trust Area, Meeting Agendas and Schedules, information about planning bylaws, the new Official Community Plan, island maps, and tips on how to protect and preserve our unique island culture and habitat.South Pender? What if you are living on or considering a move to South Pender Island? Well, then check out the South Pender section of course!The Islands Trust is a federation of independant local governments which plans land use and regulates developement in the Trust Area. Read more:Buyers
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Check out the NEW Pender Island Guide 2008-03-31 13:57:00 I just put the finishing touches on a few new pages on my website.Collectively called the "Pender IslandGuide
," these new pages give everyone considering a permanent move to Pender, as well as those just coming for a weekend visit, a one-stop-shop for Pender information.You'll find general information such as climate and history, road maps, natural area maps, community information and links to accomodations, restaurants, weather info and community activities here on Pender - the gem of the Southern Gulf Islands!I have also linked my photos and virtual tour to the Pender Guide -- and of course this blog...but since you're reading it, you've already found it -- no need to point you here!A calendar of events is listed in the guide, but is still in the works. Read more:Check
It Ain't Easy Being Green (Especially These Days) 2008-04-02 16:57:00 Right from the start, you should know that this post has nothing to do with Pender Island. Or real estate. It's all about amphibians -- you know, frogs and friends -- and what is happening to them.In a much earlier life, I worked as a Keeper at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK. Then I went on to work as a photographic safari guide in Zambia. As you can gather from this, I love animals. All animals. Even the ones other people refer to as "slimy and gross."Which is why this post is about the Amphibian Ark. The Ark is project of the combined efforts of the global conservation community -- among them zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, natural history museums and organizations (large and small) -- dedicated to protecting and preserving this vulner Read more:Green
Events On Pender Island - Earth Day, Saturday April 19, 2008 2008-04-15 16:26:00 What are you doing this weekend? Why not make some plans for a last minute getaway to Pender this weekend? The natural beauty will leave you refreshed and renewed!As you may know it is Earth
Day this Saturday
, so while you are here you can take some time to enjoy a walk on one of our many forest trails, or public access beaches. For a map and some local tips, please drop by my office at Dockside Realty in Hope Bay. While you're there, you can also visit the Artist Gallery, have some lunch at Hope Bay Cafe, and do some souvenir shopping!Also on the go are some events for Earth Day
. Here's the rundown:Saturday, April
199:30am - Pender Island
Farmers' Market - The market continues with locally grown/made food and crafts every Saturday until 1pm.10:00a
First Quarter 2008 Sales Statistics for Pender Island, BC 2008-04-20 01:17:00 27 properties sold on Pender Island
from January to March 2008. Of those, the Dockside Realty team sold 16, making us the top selling office on Pender to date this year. I was involved in 4 of those sales, putting me near the top of all agents on Pender Island in terms of sales.(Source: Victoria Real Estate Board) Residential home sales are stronger than bare lot sales so far this year, however, the 2 bare lots that sold went for close to, or at, list price.Looking to buy on Pender Island? Please view my listings, as well as those listed by my office, Dockside Realty. Then call or email me to book an appointment to view or for more information. I love showing our beautiful island off to prospective new residents or investors!If you are con Read more:First
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NEW Listing! Artisan 2 BR Home For Sale on Pender Island, BC 2008-04-22 19:03:00 Artistic Craftsmanship • 2,052 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $439,000 CAD - B&B Potential Pender Island
, Southern Gulf Islands - Artistic Craftsmanship throughout! This comfortable 2+ BR home in Magic Lake Estates has a completely finished lower level with family room that could be a separate self contained guest accommodation. Located on a Cul-de-Sac at the end of a quiet road. Features include: extensive use of finely crafted wood for finishing, soaker tub, ceramic tile shower in ensuite, wood floors, slate floor in entry, custom kitchen cabinets, new top of the line kitchen appliances, airtight woodstove in family room, designer lighting throughout,one step entry to main living area. Property informationFor more about Pender Island real esta
Pender Island Events - Thursday, April 24 to Sunday April 27 2008-04-24 11:27:00 If the last 2 days are any indication, it appears as though "normal" spring weather patterns are reasserting themselves here on Pender. Our mediterranean climate pretty much abandoned us for the past 2 weeks, but we're tough! We can handle snow in April
! (As long as there's some promise of sun on the horizon...)If you are planning to make your way over to Pender this weekend, you may be interested in what's on over the next few days. Here's the schedule:Thursday
, April 247:30pm - Film Night at the Hall presents Before the Devil Knows You're Dead - starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney & Marisa Tomei. When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store the job goes horribly wrong, Read more:Island
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BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo Out of Service -- Make Reservations! 2008-05-01 10:39:00 If you are planning a trip with your vehicle to Pender (or any of the Southern Gulf Islands for that matter) in the next few weeks, please be aware that the boat which regularly services our little piece of paradise, the Queen
of Nanaimo, will be out of commission from May 3 to June 6 for her scheduled maintenance.The replacement vessel, the Queen of Tswwassen is a lovely old gal, and a real workhorse. However, you should know that she is considerably smaller than the QON -- therefore, it is important that you make reservations for any travel between Tswwassen and the Southern Gulf Islands. There is no charge for reservations on this route. Read the official Service
Notice from BC Ferries here.For information about our beautiful island, please see me new Pender Read more:Reservations
Events on Pender Island, BC May 1 - May 4 2008-05-01 10:30:00 Welcome to May everyone! It seems as though the weather gods think the new month is cause for celebration -- the Pender forecast is for sun and warmer temperatures right through the weekend (unless you count a bit of rain on Friday...which I choose not to count, as it disturbs my "right throught the weekend" assertion.) Anyway -- enough of my ramblings...What's on this weekend:Saturday, May 3:9:30am - Farmer's Market at the Community Hall. Come out and support local farmers and artists. Find produce, tasty treats, beautiful island-made crafts and more! Until 1pm10:30am - FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off at the Recycling Depot. Please note there is no regular recycling today11:00am - Pender Pirates' first game o Read more:Island
Price Reduced on 3603 Jolly Roger on Pender Island, BC 2008-04-30 17:18:00 Pender Island
, Southern Gulf Islands - Announcing a price reduction on 3603 JollyRoger
, a 2,052 sq. ft., 3 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $399,000 CAD - B&B Potential. Property informationFor all my listings and more information about Pender Island, please visit my website at HomesOnPender.com
BC Ferries Extends Paper Ticket Conversion Deadline 2008-05-05 23:18:00 If you travel to Pender or any of the Southern Gulf Islands from Swartz bay on a regular basis, you may have a book of Prepaid Ferry Ticket
s. These tickets offered reduced fares for passengers and vehicles on the Swartz-SGI routes. On April 1, BC Ferries introduced the new Experience Card -- an electronic, prepaid swipe card that can be used to pay for ferry travel, including reduced fares, wherever they're available. The new cards offer some advantages over the old prepaid paper tickets. Here are a some of the benefits of the new cards:Loss protection for your balance when you register the card at bcferries.comTransfer capability between cardsA travel history report showing travel on your card (handy for business travellers who need receipts)Earn a bon Read more:Conversion
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Open House on Pender Island - Saturday, May 17 2008-05-15 11:53:00
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, Southern Gulf Islands - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3603 Jolly Roger on May 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Property information Hope to see you there!For more about Pender Island real estate, visit Howard Sanders online @ www.HomesOnPender.com Contact in Read more:House
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Events on Pender Island - Victoria Day Long Weekend May 15-18 2008-05-15 11:24:00 Well, the weatherman says that the sun is coming...it's still a bit gray over here on Pender, but it's definitely warmer than yesterday. Yesterday, we actually had a fire in our woodstove. A fire in May! That's the first time I've been able to say that in the five years since we moved here. Hardly a big deal given the weather related events in other parts of the w Read more:Island
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SOLD! On Pender Island, May 2008 2008-06-01 00:02:00 Another Pender Island
home sold: My buyers loved this private, sunny Hope Bay acreage with arbutus trees, swimming pool and ocean views! This 3 level custom home on approx 2.33 acres has a fenced garden, greenhouse and park-like walking trains that surround the property. Watch the ocean scenery from new decks on 2 levels or walk to the beach across the street for a close up view.
Pender Island Virtual Tour 2008-06-03 22:46:00 A quick invitation to visit my site and take my Virtual Tour of Pender Island
. It gives you an idea of where we're located, what the island looks like, the wildlife that live here, and our unique and vibrant community. Hooked? Want a piece of Pender Island to call your own? Come, bring some friends, and kick back on the beach!For more about Pender Island real esta
Excellent Map Resource for the Pender & the Gulf Islands, BC 2008-06-12 14:01:00 Within the Pender Island Guide on my website, you will find a link to the CRD Natural Area Atlas, an interactive map that you can use to get more details about property boundaries, vegetation, water sources, elevation anywhere in the Capital Regional District, including Pender Island and the other Southern Gulf Islands
, as well as Victoria and surrounding area.Use it to create satellite-type photo Read more:Resource
SOLD! on Pender Island, June 2008 2008-06-27 18:53:00 Pender Island
, Southern Gulf Islands - The building lot at 2704 Doubloon Crescent has been sold. Property information Don't miss your chance to own a little piece of Pender Island paradise. Visit my website and contact me today!
Waterfront Home For Sale on Pender Island - Just Listed! 2008-06-27 18:28:00 South Facing Waterfront
• 2,100 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 3 story - MLS® $748,500 CAD - Bed & Breakfast Potential Pender Island
, Southern Gulf Islands - Watch the whales play! Custom built 4BR 2BA waterfront home with sweeping views to Vanc. Island. Hand finished wooden beams, birch hardwood floors & floor to ceiling windows place this home in a class of its own.
New Listing - 3 Acres For Sale on South Pender Island - Ocean Views 2008-06-27 14:55:00 Build Your Dream Home • lot / land "3.04 Acres
" - MLS® $370,000 CAD - South
west Ocean
Views Pender Island
, Southern Gulf Islands - Scenically situated on sunny South Pender Island, this 3 acre property is private with many majestic arbutus and sunshine is in abundance here. With the trees limbed the southwest ocean views will be spectacular. Driveway into sec
Pender Island Events - Canada Day Long Weekend June 27-July1 2008-06-27 13:44:00 It's here -- one of the busiest summer weekends here on Pender. The ferry lineups are long, it's hard to find a parking space down at the Driftwood Centre, and the grocery store will run out of bread by Sunday afternoon. But, all is well...most residents are happy to share Pender's wealth with our summertime visitors. After all, the quiet winter months are not fa Read more:Canada
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Upcoming Art Show on Pender Island - Aug 2 & 3 2008-06-26 15:40:00 Wendy, a close friend of ours, is having an art show at her studio here on Pender Island
, on the August long weekend. If you live here, or are planning a trip to Pender, then please make time to come and see her work. Although talented in many mediums, she chooses to make her living with her clay art. She makes everything from buttons to masks, and her work is worth seeing. Read more:Upcoming
Events on Pender Island - Sat Aug 2 & Sun Aug 3 2008-07-29 13:30:00 The BC Day long weekend is approaching fast, and we expect to have an island full of visitors (we hope!) to enjoy a little fun in the sun here on Pender. If you are planning to come over for a stay, please note that the ferries have been overloaded for the past few weekends, so please make sure to make a reservation if you haven't already. We have some great events th Read more:Island
A Change in the BC Real Estate Market 2008-07-24 16:58:00 After five years of blockbuster activity and double-digit price growth here in BC, real estate market conditions have slowed, and now favour buyers in many areas of the province.Across the province, residential sales have declined 22 per cent in the first six months of this year, while available resale inventory has grown by 54 per cent to 57,000 active listings in June. In the Greater Vancouver a Read more:Change
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Pender Island Fall Fair a HUGE Success 2008-08-27 10:51:00 Congratulations to the organizers of this year's fall fair here on Pender Island
! It takes a huge number of volunteers to put on the fall fair every year, and this year was no exception. Setup, admissions, kid's activities, parade exhibits, fuest speakers, entertainers, barbecue, and beer garden are just the start. Then of course there are the conveners, ju Read more:Success
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