More than anything, my kid would like a cat or a dog. We've held out so far, but that lack hasn't prevented us from attending the annual Santa PAWS event for the past two years. Said child dressed up in his favourite costume, an all-in-one dog-suit, so we fit the part, got our photo with … Continue reading UPDATE: NEW DATE for Pet photos with Santa, because fur-babies are family too. NOW Sunday Dec 16, 12 – 3:30pm, Big Sky, $10

Last week's focus, in the Reconciliation through Education MOOC (massive open online course) currently on offer by UBC, was Learning from Story. In one video, Dr Jo-ann Archibald explains, "We lived a storied life. We had stories in our everyday living." As a fan of story, I expected to just nod my head through this … Continue reading The power of story

On the radio the other day, I heard this stat: the average Canadian will spend $100,000 on Christmas over their lifetime, with a sizeable portion of that dedicated to decorating the house!   So, as I reel from that figure, I'm appreciating some of the tips that Growing Great Children have shared of late, of … Continue reading Make this Christmas more crafty and kind than consumptive

If childcare impacts you, contribute your voice to an important Needs Assessment and Survey that is getting underway. Community input is vital to the success of the project. Input can be contributed by online survey, which we will share as soon as it is launched. The project launches with a community workshop on: Monday, November … Continue reading Child Care Survey Underway. Be Sure to Add Your Voice. Kick-Off Info Night and Workshop, Monday, Nov 26, 7 – 8:30, The Rec

Come and support local artists and entrepreneurs at the Pemberton Children's Centre Christmas Bazaar. The Bazaar is at capacity, with tables sold out to local makers. As always, the ever popular cookie table will be raising money for the Children's Centre. Check out the crafts and artisan goods, live music and food, for a great day … Continue reading The Christmas Craft Bazaar moves to the Pemberton Community Centre this year, December 1, 10am – 3pm

Rats moved into my compost pile this fall, so we decommissioned it, for the time being, until we can potentially starve the buggers out. This week, as I tossed my food scraps into the garbage bin, I felt a pang - what a waste! All that glorious compost! Going to landfill! It's a crime. I've … Continue reading Digging into waste

It's Film Festival season for a reason. The early nights make gathering together in front of a screen the best kind of medicine. On Wednesday, 28 November, the Xet'olacw School offers an awesome opportunity to see a positive film, The Radicals, and speak with the filmmakers, the night before it screens at the Whistler Film … Continue reading Screening of The Radicals at the Xet’olacw School, Wednesday November 28

You know you've made it big, as an artist or entertainer, when you only need one name. Madonna. Beyonce. Sting. Prince. Cher. Ira. Yes, you know you I mean. The Pied Piper, the one (and only) who can get all the kids (and most of the grownups) grooving. Growing Great Children brings Ira Pettle to … Continue reading Holiday Singalong with Ira comes to the Pemberton downtown barn, November 30, 4:30 – 6:30

Register NOW for January! The new Ts'zil Learning Centre is happy to offer the foundation level Ucwalmícwts course starting in January. Whether you are a beginner, or someone with more experience who would like to brush up, or to just be around the language more, this course is for you. This class is expected to … Continue reading Introductory Ucwalmicwts classes beginning in January. Register now.