Long-eared owl vs Car (We’re rooting for the owl)

Just after Christmas, John Tschopp was alerted by a neighbour about a distressed long-eared owl, who'd been in a collision with a car. No wings or legs or claws were broken, so John was hopeful for its prospects and arranged for it to be taken care of by OWL, the Owl Rehab centre in Surrey. … Continue reading Long-eared owl vs Car (We’re rooting for the owl)

Raw chocolate making with Rya Letham and kids

https://www.facebook.com/100034720241394/videos/465549834612354/ Early in January, the Pemberton Multicultural Network hosted a family-friendly "how to make raw chocolate treats" virtual workshop, led by Rya Lethem with support from her kids. Raw chocolate treats are a great stealth way to sneak nutrients into your kids. The process is also loose and fun and freestyle, like making a smoothie, … Continue reading Raw chocolate making with Rya Letham and kids

Mindful Community Connections: free workshops blend mindfulness, movement, meditation and journaling

Starting Wednesday, February 10, 2021 (6:30 - 8pm) Julie Burrows, with support from the Community Foundation of Whistler's amazing neighbourhood grants project, will blend mindfulness, movement, meditation and journaling to create supportive, playful online gatherings. For free. These virtual sessions will take place three Wednesdays in a row - the 10th, 17th and 24th. Be … Continue reading Mindful Community Connections: free workshops blend mindfulness, movement, meditation and journaling

Start Creating the Community You Want: free workshop 6 week series with teacher Yvonne Wallace

When I saw the poster advertising this 6 week workshop, I was so intrigued that I immediately emailed Erin Stewart Elliot for more information. Here is what she shared. Who are the workshops for? These sessions are for anyone wanting to make a positive difference in their community.  Because the workshops are happening by Zoom, … Continue reading Start Creating the Community You Want: free workshop 6 week series with teacher Yvonne Wallace

Bannock and Stories with Tanina Williams, Sunday Feb 14 2-4pm

Tanina Williams, Lil'wat Knowledge Keeper and legendary bannock maker, launches the Lockdown Learning Series on Valentine's Day... Treat yourself, make a virtual date with someone, have a family adventure, with Tanina as your guide... and learn how to make her favourite bannock dog recipe... Hear stories, enjoy Tanina's wonderful sense of humour and teaching skills, … Continue reading Bannock and Stories with Tanina Williams, Sunday Feb 14 2-4pm

Got any thoughts about housing affordability in Pemberton? Share them with the Village, in their survey, before Feb 17

via https://haveyoursay.pemberton.ca/affordable-housing-pemberton Currently, very little housing in Pemberton is considered affordable. Affordability means you only need to spend 30% of your pre-tax income on your rent or mortgage. Council’s number one Strategic Priority is to take action on this issue. The Village recognizes that facilitating a range of housing options is essential in creating an inclusive, affordable and … Continue reading Got any thoughts about housing affordability in Pemberton? Share them with the Village, in their survey, before Feb 17

Covid cases rising. Check your nervous system.

This past week, it has felt like everyone I know knows someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Suddenly, this abstraction that was mostly making headlines elsewhere (and sometimes made me feel that my bubble-time was an overreaction), has gotten very real. There are exposure warnings issued for a host of Whistler bars - Buffalo … Continue reading Covid cases rising. Check your nervous system.

Music break: Bird song has never sounded like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksh1XOPNi5s&feature=emb_logo To augment our recently-proclaimed enthusiasm for sharing bird-sightings, we add this celebration of bird song from British musician (and former guest at the Squamish Constellation Music Festival), Cosmo Sheldrake. "I've been making a series of pieces of music out of field recordings I've been making of British birds, in particular endangered British birds, to … Continue reading Music break: Bird song has never sounded like this