Women’s Institute’s annual Plant and Bake sale is Saturday, May 7, from 9 til noon

When they say "come early for the best selection of plants and hebs", they mean, don't talk to your friends until after you've got your plants. Plants first. You can socialize after. For a history of the event, check out this post from Choose Pemberton. The Women’s Institute’s annual Plant and Bake Sale (with special … Continue reading Women’s Institute’s annual Plant and Bake sale is Saturday, May 7, from 9 til noon

Column: When the best place to be is in the kitchen… being cooked for

Technically, I’m a vegetarian. Have been for over 20 years. Pretty much since I was in a position to say “this is what’s going into my body, and this is not, “I’ve taken a left turn at eating anything that used to have a heartbeat. But when Chef Randy Jones says “try this” and slides … Continue reading Column: When the best place to be is in the kitchen… being cooked for

Spud Valley Loppet set for Feb 21

Spud Valley Nordics have announced their annual Spud Valley Loppet will be held: Sunday, February 21st, 2016 Start time: 10:00am Location: Black Tail Meadows (20km from village of Pemberton) (Note: this is a new location.) Distance: 10km OR 5km – Classic Technique only Pre-registration online: Zone4 here https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=11457 Pre-registration ends Friday, February 19th! Bib pick-up&Race day registration: 9:00-9:45am, … Continue reading Spud Valley Loppet set for Feb 21

Happy Hobiyee

Four years ago, these ladies, Maya Joe, Mamaya7 Lois Joseph, Mary Elaine Kakusa James & Maxine Joseph Bruce were caught, in their regalia, at Hoyibee. On Saturday, Lil'wat's beautiful dancers welcomed the lunar new year, at Hoyibee. Hobiyee {Ho-be-yeh} is a celebration of the waxing crescent moon. The Nisga’a People of North Western British Columbia, watch … Continue reading Happy Hobiyee

Save the date for the Library’s annual Wine and Cheese, December 4

How to survive the 6 week period between the onslaught of daylight saving and December 21, the solstice, the shortest day of the year, when the nights seem very very long... Epiphany! Gatherings, celebrations, events. The Library's annual Wine and Cheese is one of those long-standing traditions that will push away the dark and help … Continue reading Save the date for the Library’s annual Wine and Cheese, December 4

Save the date and get your tickets now, for Glamour & Glitz, Saturday 28 November

For Pemberton area mamas, this is probably the social event of the season.  Growing Great Children's annual ladies night out at the Pemberton Meadows Golf Course is Saturday November 28. There will be Christmas shopping opportunities, DJ Pete, dancing, appetizers and one free drink included in the $20 ticket. The Meadows shuttle will be doing … Continue reading Save the date and get your tickets now, for Glamour & Glitz, Saturday 28 November

Remembrance Day is on Wednesday. Take a moment at 11am to remember the fallen.

Remembrance Day is on Wednesday. Time: 10:30am Place: Pemberton Legion - 7442 Prospect Street Parade assembles at Fire Hall at 10:10am and departs at 10:45am. Ceremony will commence at 10:55 at the Legion branch. After the service, everyone is invited to the Legion branch for a light lunch. Take a moment at 11am to remember the … Continue reading Remembrance Day is on Wednesday. Take a moment at 11am to remember the fallen.