Look, the fact is, those love hearts are too small for me to fit in the reasons I love the library, but I'm heartened to see I am not alone. From the moment I moved to Pemberton, the library staff were my first point of contact with the community. They welcomed me. Learned my name. … Continue reading Canadian Library Month is over, but the library remains our best community refuge, because “books, duh.”
"It's so strange," wrote David Ward, "how fall is so beautiful yet everything is dying." And I took deep comfort in this.
Know What To Do When it Matters Most Sign up for emergency alerts and get critical information via phone, text and email. The Village of Pemberton has launched an emergency notification service for Village residents. It uses the same platform as the one launched by the SLRD previously - the ePACT emergency network. You create … Continue reading Pemberton residents now have an emergency notification system. Sign up for PembertonALERT and be in the know the minute something is going down.
Find an excuse to drop by. The building is beautiful. And the gift store and Cultural Centre exhibits have relocated here, so you can browse and explore some of the beautiful culture of the Lil'wat Nation. (Also, the rooms are available for rent, if you're organizing a meeting. Check out the form and details here: Tszil … Continue reading Celebrate! The Ts’zil Learning Centre is now officially open
I met with a friend yesterday and she said something that struck a deep chord: we live in a world that promotes the idea of going it alone, doing everything for ourselves, and yet, when we tune in to community, in a genuine way, some powerful magic is able to take place. Reading is a … Continue reading Drop in to the Library’s bookclub to discuss The Marrow Thieves
Every year, Rotary Pemberton seeks donations for World Polio Day. This year, donations can be made online. Smallpox is the only human disease ever eradicated. Let’s make polio the second. What is Polio? Polio is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. The poliovirus invades the … Continue reading World Polio Day is Wednesday October 24
On April 9 2017, I asked my 74 year old friend, Stu Armstrong, (an avid photographer) to take over our instagram account for the week. He'd never been on instagram, but he gamely accepted, uploaded the app to his phone and shared his unique perspective for the week - dry observations and a deep passion … Continue reading Remembering Stu Armstrong
The museum is hosting Halloween for children under the age of 12 on Sat. Oct 27th. There will be hot dogs, marshmallows and hot cocoa to warm little hands and toes. There will be some spooky activities for kids including the Spooky School House, The Scary Shopkeeper and a Freaky Scavenger Hunt. Bring your already … Continue reading Pemberton Museum presents kids’ Halloween event, Saturday October 27, 12 – 3
We are halfway through a week-long waste reduction party... as Canada acknowledges Waste Reduction Week. So, how is your trash can looking? How about the ditches and waterways and trails you frequent? And what can you do about it? If it starts to feel too vast, consider the recent news story in the Pique: that … Continue reading How’s your waste-line looking? A Waste Reduction week question.
Two years ago, I enrolled in a free massive online course (MOOC) offered by UBC, Reconciliation through Indigenous Education. I didn't get to explore the entire course offering, but what I did discover was incredibly worthwhile. Happily, it is being offered again. I have re-enrolled. The program uploads new material each week, and can be … Continue reading Come MOOC with us – enrol in a free 6 week online course offered by UBC on reconciliation
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