Live Music in the Pub: Weathervane Jesus performing songs by the Tragically Hip. 8PM to 11PM

A two-day festival on June 21 & 22 highlighting amazing musicians, artists, local flavour and the unique culture of the five Southern Gulf Islands. Find more information at www.tourdesiles.ca

Festivities get underway at 10AM with free cake, good music and a short speech from a proud Canadian.

Come for behind-the-scene tours, refreshments and a chance to meet and mingle. It's a great opportunity to learn about services, programs and people.

Bishop Gary Gordon of the Diocese of Victoria celebrates Mass at 11AM, to be followed by a casual luncheon at 1PM and an afternoon of fellowship. 4705 Buccaneers Rd

The Pender Highlanders annual Show & Shine takes place on July 12. Enter your car in the parade from Port Browning Marina to the Community Hall. Watch for more details in the Pender Post.

Art Off the Fence returns to the grounds of the Church of the Good Shepherd on South Pender for July 19 and 20. There will be live music, food and art from 12 Pender artists.

Hundreds of items will be up for auction at the Nu-To-Yu's annual silent auction on the lawn at the Driftwood Centre.