Ironman Canada wants to know, Pemberton. How was it for you? Attend a Community Feedback Session at the Community Centre, from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, after the Big Event, to share your experience with organisers and help make 2014 even better.
Author: Lisa Richardson
Work in Progress, with Photographer Dave Steers
Due to too many obligations, house-guests, family commitments, work commitments, spurts of agoraphobia, and a host of other excuses, I do not attend as many local happenings as I want to. Luckily, Dave Steers does. I love watching community life unfold through his lens. So I asked him to allow himself to be featured in … Continue reading Work in Progress, with Photographer Dave Steers
Seasonal Observations: Common Nighthawks
Thanks to John Tschopp for sharing his August 21 sighting of Common Nighthawks around Anderson Road, near Spiering's Automotive, at 7pm. "A flock of between 20 to 30 birds was feeding madly on flying insects." Here's the lowdown on the common nighthawk, thanks to Wikipedia: The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized [3][4] … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Common Nighthawks
Event: Free Sleep Workshop, August 31
When I fell pregnant, the universal response was "Congratulations!", quickly followed by "Sleep now, for you will never sleep again." It's probably fair to say that sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges associated with new parenthood. (It's also becoming a widespread health "crisis" for professionals, executives, non-parents, and regular folk, as lives get … Continue reading Event: Free Sleep Workshop, August 31
Celebrating Cycles
Moldy's Salmon Cycle is a literal combination of two local examples of the "cycle" of life. Following in the same theme, here's a phenology wheel, developed by Kootenay based designer and art director of Coast Mountain Culture magazine, Chris Rowat, to illustrate a story about what farmers and skiers have in common.
Event: Slow Food Cycle Sunday, August 18. Here’s the Map of Vendors!
All you need is a bike and a willingness to go slow. (A water bottle, and some sunscreen, and a pocketful of change, are probably smart accessories. A posse of friends, or a giant papier mache salmon, also fit the vibe... depending on your personal style.) Slow Food Cycle, the original 26km long pedal-powered festival … Continue reading Event: Slow Food Cycle Sunday, August 18. Here’s the Map of Vendors!
Event: Official Grand opening of the Pemberton Disc Golf Course, today, 11am
If you go into the woods today, you're in for a great surprise. The Village of Pemberton is hosting an official grand opening of the brand new Pemberton Disc Golf Course. Come out and meet some of the community members and partners who made Pemberton's Disc Golf course a reality. Take your turn throwing some … Continue reading Event: Official Grand opening of the Pemberton Disc Golf Course, today, 11am
Event: Kalan Wi to play at the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival tonight
The 2nd Annual Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival, created and produced by Whistler's own artists with a host of visiting artists, runs this Friday and Saturday at The Point on Alta Lake. Tickets area available for Friday and Saturday evening at Flag Stop Festival Tickets and at Armchair Books and Hempire in Whistler village. … Continue reading Event: Kalan Wi to play at the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival tonight
Faces of the Farmer’s Market & a recipe for fresh pesto
This summer, we're partnering with the Pemberton Farmer's Market to bring you a regular profile to one of the market vendors. The Pemberton Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm from June 19 to October 9, on Frontier Street (in front of the pharmacy and new liquor store), and features almost 20 different vendors, … Continue reading Faces of the Farmer’s Market & a recipe for fresh pesto
Opportunity: Bike Camp, applications due tomorrow!
Zero Ceiling is offering a 6 week bike program for youth 13-18. The sessions run once a week and are free to the participant. If you are interested or know anyone who may be please contact the Program Manager Kris by tomorrow, August 14th. He can be reached at kkupskay@zeroceiling.org . PROGRESSION SESSIONS BIKE PROGRAM … Continue reading Opportunity: Bike Camp, applications due tomorrow!
