You know that set of wedding china taking up room in the back of your kitchen? or your mom's kitchen? or your grandma's? What I love about the Pemberton Museum's Tea and Tales programming is that all that lovely old china is being used. Cuppa tea and treat under the shade of the big old … Continue reading Mark your Tuesdays for The Museum’s Tea and Tales
I've been using apple cider vinegar in lieu of hair conditioner for about 2 years, albeit a little sheepishly. You know how easy it is to tar those hippy dippies who use baking soda deoderant and patchouli oil, but are actually kind of stinky? I don't want to smell like I'm making a political statement. … Continue reading Pantry staple: Apple Cider Vinegar
There was a moment, fifteen years ago, when I knew I had chosen Pemberton and I wouldn’t unchoose it. I was walking along a quiet stretch of road, between town and the old high school, when a horseback rider came clip-clopping towards me. Before I could nod a greeting, the cowboy called out, “Is this … Continue reading Which Way to the Beach, You Lucky Bastards?
Pemberton author, Katherine Fawcett, knows whimsy and what it takes to write an award-winning short story, so when she recommends Heather O'Neill's collection of fables and fabulous tales, for grown-ups,I listen. Fawcett is our guest contributor today, with her #WellnessReads2015 recommendation. For the bookshelf so far, click here. To nominate a book, email us at … Continue reading #WellnessReads2015: Author Katherine Fawcett recommends Daydreams of Angels Delight
If you didn't catch the first Fresh Air Cinema experience at Big Sky earlier this summer, Friday July 24 offers another opportunity. Check out the details at the event page on Facebook. FREE EVENT!! Come and enjoy a movie under the stars! Refreshments, Hot Dogs, Popcorn and Snacks will be available for purchase. Bring bug … Continue reading Event: Watch the all-time Spielberg classic ET next Friday at Big Sky when Fresh Air Cinema returns
He doesn't really need any introduction and if you're on instagram, you probably already follow him. After all, Mark Abma has over 15,000 followers. Mark Abma Athlete Edit from MSP Films on Vimeo. But the ski industry's favourite hippie, the veggie diesel powered, Pemberton-based pro athlete, has one helluva eye, and a life that is … Continue reading Instagram Friday features Mark Abma
With the current wildfire situation, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) has decided to launch an emergency notification system earlier than originally planned to get important information out to the public in the event of an emergency. SLRD Alert enables district staff to quickly and effectively communicate with all registered contacts through telephone, text or email … Continue reading SLRD launches new emergency notification system for electoral area residents
The announcement that Skrillex is donating some DJ equipment to local youth is a pretty exciting legacy from the Festival. But the emerging DJ talents in the Valley aren't the only groups to benefit. The Pemberton Music Festival Community Fund will provide grants of up to $2000 from ticket-sales to community organisations that promote positive, … Continue reading The Pemberton Music Festival will fund positive community-enhancing projects with new Community Fund
You know the Swear Jar, wherein you deposit a fine every time you curse? Maybe we need the opposite... a 3Rs (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) Reward Jar... SLRD Zero Waste shared an interesting article on Friday. Do you treat yourself when you're environmentally conscious and bring your reusable bag? At an average of 26 cents per trip for … Continue reading Do you need a reuseable bag Reward Jar?
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