SantaPaws will be at the Pemberton Fire Hall, Sunday December 2, noon to 3pm, to pose for photos with your pets, whether they've been naughty or nice this year. Please put your dogs on a leash and join PAWS and the Pemberton Fire Department for grilled cheese and hot chocolate, face painting, prizes and fun. … Continue reading Event: Santa PAWS fundraiser, Sunday, Dec 2, Noon – 3pm
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold, rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but … Continue reading Shout-Out: The Library for its inherent radicalness
Try the Power of Green to put a spring in your step, with this green smoothie recipe from local yogi and raw food consultant, Sarinda Hoilett. Todays Green Smoothie Recipe 1 handful kale 1 handful of baby arugula 1 handful of mixed greens (baby spinach, kale and collard greens) 1/2 avocado 1 thai coconut (water … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Green Smoothie
Let's face it. It's a busy time of year. So, what better way to multi-task than by attending a community fundraiser that will simultaneously: Celebrate the 5th anniversary of a local indie cafe, that has supported local events and groups from its beginnings, Support an awesome grassroots community initiative to build a BMX track … Continue reading Event: Pemberton BMX fundraiser, Nov 30
We're approaching the one month countdown to Christmas. If gift-giving is part of your tradition, why not make the shopping more pleasurable, and keep it close to home? Saturday, December 1: Xit’olacw Community School Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Xit’olacw Community School Gymnasium. Saturday, December 1: St David's annual Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Shopping Round-Up
The Pemberton Arts Council hosts its 5th arty-party tonight, from 8pm until late, at the Pemberton Community Centre. If you think arts events are high-brow, snobby or snore-worthy, then this is your chance to bust those preconceptions apart. A 19+ licensed event, MADE fills the Community Centre with live music, exhibits, interactive shows, and … Continue reading Event: Meet you at MADE, Nov 24
Instead of getting swept up in a shopping frenzy courtesy of all the Black Friday hype, why not consider a month-long Five Hands "frenzy". If you take it on, share it with us. We'd love to hear about, or see pics of, your progress.
