Guest post and photos by Lindy Scott. When I was asked to step in for an Instagram takeover, I was equally intimidated and flattered. While I often put a lot of thought into my personal Instagram posts, I'm not a daily poster. But I knew I would be up to the challenge. As I started … Continue reading Lindy Scott reflects on a week as our Instagrammer-in-Chief
This morning, Pemberton birders gathered to count birds. It was cold. Cold, but beautiful, says Count organizer, John Tschopp, offering this as definitive proof of the claim:
Shayla Wallace captured this image from one of the look-out points in Mount Currie. The girl made the rain look beautiful (see her amazing fall image that was recently featured on Global TV), but I think, because that 40 day stretch of soggy precip has broken, that today's image makes me particularly happy. Hello snow! Keep … Continue reading Well, hello winter. Shayla Wallace’s photo today is pure wonderland
How does the wettest October on record end? With a dash through the woods, a truckload of candy, and a bang. As always, Dave Steers is there, with his lens trained on some of our community's best moments and great people. Happy November.
Last week, I met with Clare Hanbury, the Vice Principal at Signal Hill, and Tanina Williams, an Aboriginal cultural support worker, to hear about a Blanket Ceremony I'd caught a glimpse of via Facebook. More about that tomorrow. I'm so thrilled Clare agreed to write about that incredible initiative for the Wellness Almanac, and look forward … Continue reading The Blanket Ceremony at Signal Hill
This is going to be so fun. Check out all the details at the event's Facebook page.
Most people are aware that there are a lot of babies and young kids in Pemberton. There are also many activities for these youngsters; just check out the parking lot at the bike park on a Wednesday night, or peek in the great hall at the rec centre to see the little bodies tumbling around … Continue reading Out on The Town
When Dawn Johnson dreams, she dreams impossible dreams. Instead of home schooling her kids or putting them in Waldorf, she dreams of inspiring the administrators and teachers of School District 48 to think outside the classroom box by sharing statistics at PD Days about the tangible benefits of nature education. She dreams of kids who … Continue reading Want to go halves in an orchard?
Order Two Rivers Meat packages Two Rivers Meat packages and help fund the Pemberton Dance Studio's first ever BIG year-end dance recital - a showcase of over 50 dancers, of all ages. Order online. To place your order over the phone contact Tammy at 604 990 5288. Think of it as butchers for ballerinas. Because … Continue reading Butchers for Ballet! Treat yourself to amazing quality meats AND support the Pemberton Dance Studio’s first major recital
What does it take to be a leader? Don't say "balls." Because if you believe that, even though it definitely takes guts, grit and grace, you're overlooking a ton of talented candidates. We have that talent in spades in our communities. And some of them have agreed to sit on a panel on Tuesday night, … Continue reading Leading Women: an International Women’s Day panel on Women & Leadership at the Library, Tuesday, March 8, 7pm
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