Tomorrow is the first day of the Chinese New Year. It is the Lunar New Year, and the most important holiday for many Asian cultures. It will be the Year of the Horse, which seems generally auspicious for our community of rodeo riders, barrel racers, cowboys, equestrians and horse lovers. According to the Chinese Zodiac, horse … Continue reading Happy Year of the Horse, Jan 31
Hobiyee! The Nisga'a New Year! JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 1, 2014 PNE FORUM 11am-10pm daily Free Admission HOBIYEE is a celebration of the Nisga'a Nation; a celebration of the February Moon, the Moon that tells the people what the coming year will bring in harvest of Salmon, Berries, and Game. For Southern BC, this celebration gives … Continue reading Celebrate Hobiyee, the Nisga’a New Year, Jan 31 – Feb 1
The Annual Pemberton & District Chamber Awards take place at the Pemberton Valley Lodge on Thursday night, January 30, from 7:30pm. Admission is free. The Chamber will be recognising the 2013 Citizen of the Year, as well as the Business of the Year, Community Service Award and Customer Service Award. Last year, Karen Tomlinson joined … Continue reading Citizen of the Year to be announced at Pemberton Chamber of Commerce Awards, Jan 30
The Pemberton Museum has just completed a massive digitisation project, making the treasures of their Equipment Collection available online. We asked them to tell us about the oldest, weirdest and most popular artifact in the Museum. Check out the full Q+A with Curator Niki Madigan and President George Henry at Choose Pemberton. What is the … Continue reading Museum: Surf the Past Online
Farm fresh oranges from California are arriving on Wednesday, January 29th, with proceeds going to Pemberton high school athletic teams. 40 lbs for $40.00, available in Pemberton at the Farmers Market location, on Wednesday, until supplies last.
Today, the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre hosted the signing of Sea to Sky School District 48's second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement, a 5 year commitment by school districts, local Aboriginal communities, and the Ministry of Education to work together to support Aboriginal learners. The details below came from a press release issued by the Ministry of … Continue reading News: Aboriginal Education Agreement Signed Today
Next week, the Pemberton Library hosts a creative writing workshop and discussion led by Whistler writer and writing coach, Rebecca Wood Barrett. Natalie Goldberg was my first "writer coach." I picked up her Writing Down the Bones and a Giant Padlocked Gate suddenly swung open. Goldberg believes any can write. And should. If you have the … Continue reading Wellness Tip: Try Writing
John Tschopp writes: "The Mountain Bluebird, that has been around in our neighborhood for a few days, was posing so nicely today. I think it wanted its picture taken." According to Hinterland Who's Who, the mountain bluebird, Sialia currucoides, is a type of thrush, like the robin, and: travels in flocks of up to 50 birds … Continue reading Birdwatch with John Tschopp: Mountain Bluebird
Pemberton Arts Council hasn't wasted any time putting 2014 resolutions into play... They have a great new facebook page, with artist profiles, photo galleries, news and updates. Give them a boost, and the old Facebook "thumbs up?" Find them on Facebook at Pemberton Arts Council.
Leunig is a famous artist in Australia. His annual calendar of quirky illustrations was sent by friends down under. Chalk another one up in favour of herbal remedies.
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