I love it when young people are the ones giving up a shake-yourself dose of wisdom. Thanks to Victoria Saddleman for sharing this moment, and this thought: Life is too short to spend it at war with yourself 🌹
Pop Up Choir comes to Pemberton Library May 25, all singers invited
I've been in love with the idea of a pop-up choir since seeing Choir!Choir!Choir! perform after David Bowie's passing. Turning the audience into the performer is their motto. And it's unbelievably moving. I have often felt that what is unique about this region is that it's very much about getting active, participating, not just sitting … Continue reading Pop Up Choir comes to Pemberton Library May 25, all singers invited
The Deer
Though I often cursed the deer who chomped the heads off my tulips just the day before they blossomed, I miss living with them. In the first year we lived in our old place up in the meadows, the deer trails out back led me to explore places I might never have ventured. I would … Continue reading The Deer
Artist Shawn Hunt’s Transformation Mask on exhibit at the Audain Art Museum, March 9 – April 9
Shawn Hunt is a Heiltsuk artist who wants to give people a chance to look through indigenous eyes. And so, he created a mask - with a 3D printer and a HolonLens. Traditionally, transformation masks have been carved out of red or yellow cedar. Shawn Hunt's Transformation Mask is different. It's “an interactive installation that features … Continue reading Artist Shawn Hunt’s Transformation Mask on exhibit at the Audain Art Museum, March 9 – April 9
Garden Journalling workshop at the Library, April 7
Pemberton Multicultural Network, the Dream Makers Community Literacy Colition and Cathy Johnson present a free workshop on companion planting and garden journaling. Learn which plants grow better together and make your own gardening journal. Supplies with be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Pop into the library or call on 604 894-6916 to … Continue reading Garden Journalling workshop at the Library, April 7
Great Blue Heron Sightings Wanted
Great Blue Heron sightings are being sought in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (e.g., Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish, D'Arcy and surrounding areas). This is the third season heron sightings are being requested. Reporting heron sightings (i.e., number, specific location, time, direction flying, age) is important and very much appreciated, providing us with a better understanding of their population … Continue reading Great Blue Heron Sightings Wanted
Inside the Carver’s Tent
Ryan Scoular is in the final stretch of creating a six metre totem pole for Whistler home. I had the chance to peek in on his process this February, and wrote about it for the Pique newsmagazine. Photos by Ed Witwicki. Ryan Scoular stomps through the snow and zips the tent closed behind us, against … Continue reading Inside the Carver’s Tent
Village of Pemberton awarded $5.3 million from Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization
Congratulations to the Village of Pemberton for their grant-writing efforts, in securing  $5.3 million dollars from the Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization. via Village of Pemberton “This investment from the Government of Canada’s the Federal Gas Tax Fund will have an enormous impact on our downtown. The rehabilitation of our downtown infrastructure network … Continue reading Village of Pemberton awarded $5.3 million from Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization
Are you ready for Cook Book Club?
Get bored of rolling out the same old meal plan week after week? Or of eating on your own? Too overwhelmed at the amount of dishes and planning required to host a dinner party? Interested in meeting new people? Exploring something new? Having a low-cost night out in Pemberton? Cook Book Club could be the … Continue reading Are you ready for Cook Book Club?
Move over TED. Redx Talks are here. And their founder, Cowboy Smithx is speaking at the SLCC, March 28
Founded two years ago, REDx promotes stories of Resilience and Empowerment, while facilitating Discourse (REDx - silent x) around issues important to Indigenous people around the world. Creator and curator, Cowboy Smith, is speaking at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre on March 28, 6:30pm = 8:30pm, to launch the Business Startup Program. Cowboy Smithx. REDx … Continue reading Move over TED. Redx Talks are here. And their founder, Cowboy Smithx is speaking at the SLCC, March 28
The Wellness Almanac 