The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 12, from 10am until 5pm, outside the Scotiabank in Pemberton. Come by and grab a bargain. All funds raised from the book sale will be matched by Scotiabank. Got empties to recycle? Why not donate your returns to the … Continue reading Event: Library Book Sale, Friday September 12
This annual event hosted by the Pemberton Women's Institute is a wonderful day out with friends and family at the museum. The event runs from 11am-3pm. Admission is by donation at the gate. Last year, over 650 people turned out to enjoy the music, ambience and harvest treats. Fun for seniors, families, visitors and locals … Continue reading Pemberton Country Fair, Sept 7, 11am-3pm
Celebrate Salmon! A Field Trip for Families Saturday September 6th, 9am to 5pm Please join Stewardship Pemberton Society as we head further afield to the Anderson Lake spawning channel for a guided tour, followed by a traditional Lil’wat salmon smoking lesson on the shores of Lillooet Lake with Kap Gene Andrew. This trip is being … Continue reading Stewardship Pemberton’s Salmon Celebration Field Trip, Sep 6
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Rail which arrived in Pemberton Oct 29th, 1914. The museum is celebrating this important historical anniversary with everyone. The Celebrations include: Transportation Exhibit – opening August-Sept Tea & Tales – Railway Tales on Tuesdays in July & August Celebration Day - On August 23rd 2014 from 11am-4pm at … Continue reading Celebrate the Coming of the Rail, August 23, and Ride a Tiny Train!
The Whistler BioBlitz is a 24 hour race against the clock to count as many species as possible.And this year, it's coming to Pemberton!Join Stewardship Pemberton Society, the SLRD and guest biologists to discover the unique biodiversity of the new local conservation area at the Fulton Property. Meet at the bottom of Happy Trail. Email … Continue reading Stewardship Pemberton brings BioBlitz to Pemberton, August 24, 2pm
If you think about it, your bike helmet is prime real estate on a hot (possibly shirtless) day for expressing yourself. That seems to be the thinking of the Pemberton Cultural Roundtable. Are you a bike ninja, Atlantean octopus, or pro-farming evangelist? Here's one way to claim your creative stakes and be a farm gate fashionista at … Continue reading Flip Your Lid for Slow Food Cycle, Aug 17
The Museum's Tea and Tales program is expanding with an after-hours version this summer at the library to commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Coming of the Rail to Pemberton. The first talk in on July 29th - 'Memories of a Conductor' with Roy Crowston and the second on August 12th - 'Emily Carr's … Continue reading Evening Tea & Tales at the Library
The Timber Framers Guild came and went and have left a striking legacy on downtown Pemberton.In addition to their contributions, a huge number of locals contributed too.Those combined efforts are being recognised by the Village of Pemberton at the Farmers Market this week, with a ribbon cutting celebration, from 4:30pm - 6pm.
This year, the Pemberton and District Museum celebrates 100 years of rail. Tuesday, July 15, is the second Tea & Tales of the summer.Today's guest speaker is Chief Leonard Andrew presenting “Memories of the Railway”. Leonard was first elected in 1981 as chief and served until 1989. He ran again and won in 2003 and then retired … Continue reading Tea and Tales at 2pm: Chief Leonard Andrew presents “Memories of the Railway”
The lake is lovely, but sometimes in the summertime, (now that's it's here! hooray!) it's nice to beat the heat and the library has some amazing programming to help. Check out their facebook page for updates. The Art Journalling workshop proved so popular that they added an additional sessions at 10am. And, the Library has … Continue reading Summer Events at the Library for a Retreat from the Heat
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