Event

Dining in the Dark NO Power Cooking

In Pender Island

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PDT

Lounge, Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, BC

Published by PIRAHA (Pender Island Community Hall)

Dining in the Dark – Afternoon Event Spend an inspiring afternoon exploring food, comfort, and community resiliencein a whole new way. Join Chef Jon Grelik for a special Dining in the Dark culinary experiencefocused on practical, delicious cooking during power outages and extremeweather events. Through live demonstrations and storytelling, Chef Jon willshow how simple ingredients, creativity, and preparation can turn emergencycooking into a meaningful and memorable experience. Special guest Charles from VIVI Coffee (https://vivicoffee.ca?utm_source=chatgpt.com)will share how to brew an incredible cup of coffee without power — proving thateven during stormy weather, small comforts can make a big difference. Guests can enjoy: * Live cooking and coffee demonstrations * Emergency preparedness inspiration * Door prizes * Community connection and conversation * Lots of fun and practical takeaways The *Dining in the Dark* recipe book, companion supplement, and custom teatowels will also be available for purchase. Come spend the afternoon learning, tasting, laughing, and discovering howpreparedness and comfort can go hand in hand.

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