There's a twitter experiment that caught my eye last winter, called @icheckafter. It's basically a pledge to not roll out of bed and reach immediately for your iPhone or laptop. I realised that the first thing I do when I roll out of bed (while husband is making me coffee. Nice.) is rinse my sprouts. … Continue reading Bringing the Garden Inside for Winter: Sprouting
Author: Lisa Richardson
Inspiration: Be Kind. (To Yourself.)
A little reminder to take it easy, on your sweet selves, this season... Thanks for the inspiration, Rachel Andrew-Nelson.
Last day to visit the Gingerbread Project display!
Creations for the Gingerbread Project are now on display at the Pemberton Valley Lodge. Today is the last chance to visit the display, vote on your favourite, and bid on your favourite display. Bring non-perishable food items when stopping by to view the displays. All proceeds from the auction go to the Pemberton Food Bank … Continue reading Last day to visit the Gingerbread Project display!
Village of Pemberton Holiday Hours
Village of Pemberton taxes and utilities are December 31, and homeowner grants must also be claimed by that date. Note the Village's holiday hours.
Celebrate the Season, Your Way
As featured in the Village of Pemberton's Community Update this week, community members celebrate the season in a range of different ways. Members of the Pemberton Multicultural Network shared some of their approaches, to blending new and old traditions. Cristina’s Christmas is very different from her celebrations in Mexico because here she only celebrates with … Continue reading Celebrate the Season, Your Way
Why to Shop Locally, Even Just a Little, This Season
Inspired by Cindy Filipenko's column this week, here are her top 3 reasons to shop locally this season. 1. Save time. If you make, say, $20 dollars an hour and a round trip to Park Royal takes four hours (allotting a scant hour for shopping), and somewhere in the neighbourhood of 20 litres of gas, … Continue reading Why to Shop Locally, Even Just a Little, This Season
Santa Breakfast and Christmas Carols
Santa will be at Pemberton Secondary School for Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m as a fundraiser for the 2013 Grads. $5 per child and $7 per adult. Come out and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, fruits and beverages. Bring your cameras and snap those classic pics of the kids with the … Continue reading Santa Breakfast and Christmas Carols
Craft Fairs Today!
Saturday, December 15: The Lil’wat7ul Culture Centre “Gathering of the Artists”, highlighting the work of Lil’wat artists who continue to practice the arts and crafts of their tradition, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Ullus Community Complex. Saturday, December 15: Crafty By Nature, Pemberton’s Holiday Market featuring local artisans, jewellers, and exceptional handmade art and … Continue reading Craft Fairs Today!
Daycare spaces available
The teachers at the Pqusnalhcw & Ullus Child Care Centres, received the 2011 Aboriginal Child Care Recognition Award for their dedication and commitment to early childhood care and development in their community.
Registration is open for Winter Rec Programs in Pemberton
Registraton opens for Pemberton Community Centre 2013 programs Thursday December 13, at 9am. Download the Winter Leisure Guide here. Winter Rec Guide
