Mark your calendar now and get ready to celebrate Quadra’s people, culture and natural environment on Saturday, April 22. The evening event will include local musical and cultural performances, speakers and slideshows, delicious concession items and a silent auction.
“Quadra Island Foundation volunteers are planning our inaugural public event to coincide with Earth Day,” says QIF board chair Michael Mascall. “Our success as a community depends on the health of the ecosystems that support us, and our incredible surroundings inspire and motivate local artists and scientists, as well as many of our community organizations. There is so much to celebrate about the love we all have for our island.”
Quadra Community Centre doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, with admission by donation.
“QIF is a charity for charities, and income generated by Celebrate Quadra! will support local people and projects,” says treasurer Ann Sutton. “Funds raised at the concession will support the food bank and the community lunch program.”
“Silent auction proceeds will help build QIF’s endowment fund to support local projects now and into the future,” adds vice chair Jody Rodgers.
“We also hope this event will increase awareness about QIF’s role and encourage future contributions to build a lasting legacy for our island community,” says director Matthew Kelly.
“We extend a warm welcome to everyone and look forward to celebrating with you!” adds director Julie Douglas.