The birdhouses painted and decorated by local artists will be up for auction at the Home Sweet Home Music & Dance Celebration fundraiser.

The birdhouses painted and decorated by local artists will be up for auction at the Home Sweet Home Music & Dance Celebration fundraiser.

Qualicum Refugee Sponsorship Group fundraiser at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

The event is meant to raise money for the refugee family arriving in the coming weeks

  • May. 12, 2016 6:00 a.m.

Beth Marie Anderson will be performing at the Home Sweet Home Music & Dance Celebration Fundraiser.

Along with Anderson, Kwalikum Secondary School will have a jazz combo performing and student dancers. There will also be belly dancing.

Birdhouses that were painted by local artists will be part of a silent auction.

The event is meant to raise money for the Qualicum Refugee Sponsorship Group who will be welcoming a refugee family in the coming weeks.

Tickets are available at Arbutus Fashion & Lifestyle (147 Second Ave. West, Qualicum Beach) for $20.

The May 19 event is at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (747 Jones St.) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6p.m.

— submitted by QRSG

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