“Rejoice Ensemble” will be performing Baroque music for a fundraiser on Oct. 15 at St. John the Divine Anglican Church on Fifth Street in Courtenay. Musicians include Ardene Larison, Ellen VanHeerden, (first violinists) Joyce Relyea, Corinne Innes (second violinists), Heather Sinclair and August Castle on viola, and Marcia Haley on cello. The event is a fundraiser for the Fifth Street Refugee Sponsorship Group, which is raising funds to support the settlement of a refugee in the Comox Valley. Local bakeries, including Cakebread Artisan bakery, are donating desserts for the event.
“We are fortunate to have the support of our community,” said event organizer Marion Edmondson. “Rejoice Ensemble are a group of talented musicians. We are looking forward to hosting an enjoyable event.”
The “Music and Desserts” event begins at 3 p.m.. Come and enjoy some delicious desserts and listen to music performed by the “Rejoice Ensemble”. Tickets are $20 and are available at Laughing Oyster books, Blue Heron Books, or by calling 334-3385.
The Fifth Street Refugee Sponsorship Group recently held a sale of used books and scarves. The event was a huge success thanks to the many churches and individuals who donated books and scarves. The group is collecting more scarves and is planning to sell them at a Christmas Bazaar on Oct. 28 and at the Fiesta Faire in November.