Self-improvement or self-care - I am in awe of some of the free opportunities for both, available right here, in our little community, many thanks to the Pemberton & District Library, which on Saturday May 26 offers a workshop in bullet-journalling (the to do list that will change your life) or bee-keeping. The Bullet Journal … Continue reading Bee-keeping or bullet-journalling? You choose. Two free workshops at the library on May 26. Sign up now.
I just read an article that said motherhood is an institution and it needs an upgrade. Fatherhood, too, is an institution that hasn't necessarily served men, their partners, and their kids, well. But stepping out of the paradigm is tricky, too. There are no rule books, handbooks, guidelines, maps... but there are a lot of … Continue reading Growing Great Children presents Dad’s night at the Distillery, May 28, 6pm – 7:30pm
Move "make emergency kit" off the to-do list and over to the DONE list next week, Wednesday May 23, from 5pm - 8pm, thanks to a family-oriented Emergency Preparedness evening co-hosted by the students from Blackwater Elementary and the N'Quatqua Children's Centre. The Blackwater school kids have been working hard to learn about emergency preparedness, and … Continue reading Blackwater and N’Quatqua kids want to help you be more emergency prepared!
The tree swallows were not happy this weekend, when a raptor came in low over the field and landed on a fence, but John Tschopp was pleased that it posed long enough for him to fetch the camera and snap a few pictures. Then the swallows got their message across, and the adult Cooper's Hawk, … Continue reading Sighted: Cooper’s Hawk
via Pemberton Valley Lodge Lillooet Lake Rodeo Returns May 19-21, 2018 One of the oldest rodeos in the province, the Lillooet Lake Rodeo is back this May for three days of cowboy action and family fun. Come and cheer on visiting and local athletes as they compete in a variety of different events, including; bull … Continue reading Everyone is welcome at this weekend’s Lillooet Lake Rodeo, May 19-21 2018
When Emma posted "it's a sad day in the Gillis household", I thought the worst. A death. The dog? I was almost relieved to finish reading the post - poor Bacca has gone on an adventure in Victoria and despite retracing our steps is nowhere to be found. 😢😢#whereswookie #wheresbacca - Oh, it's just a … Continue reading The Force is strong
We were drying off from a quick poached swim in my neighbour’s pool, when my 4 year old eyed their slackline, stretched at about three feet off the ground, between two trees. It’s a rock-climbers’ version of the tight-rope. The boy immediately picked up the ski poles lying beside it, and stepped onto the inch-wide … Continue reading The Life Advice John Long gave me before he forgot my name
I'm not from here. I'm a transplant. An immigrant. A newcomer, who had the privilege to choose where I wanted to live, and to choose what struck me as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Until my son was born, I was not related to anyone in Pemberton, or even in Canada, except by … Continue reading Finding Our Way: Kristyn Zakall explores her roots and pays tribute to Dawn Ross
The Pemberton & District Public Library is proud to present the first of three movies made at Maker Mondays: Stop motion movies session! Presenting The Two Thrones. Created by Euan, Austin, Luke and Zachary. The Two Thrones from Pemberton Public Library on Vimeo.
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