Birdsong in wintertime is usually limited to the screeching of Steller's Jays and cawing of crows. Last Sunday I felt like hearing some real singing. With the longer days, the Black-capped Chickadees are timidly practicing their spring songs. We do have two birds in the valley, snow and ice does not stop them from singing. … Continue reading Take your ears for a walk: Birdsong in the wintertime, with John Tschopp
Anais Nin wrote, in December 1931: "You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book (Lady Chatterley, for instance), or you take a trip, or you talk with [someone], and you discover that you are not living, that you are hibernating. The symptoms of … Continue reading Read more books. Because it “awakens us from the slumber of almost-living.”
https://www.youtube.com/embed/keCthCsj7PU Could you have done the last year of COVID restrictions in a 200 square foot tiny house? Zach and Leala have, and they're stoked about it. As we talk about affordable housing this week (the Village of Pemberton invites your thoughts on how to make housing in Pemberton more affordable with a survey open … Continue reading Local tiny house featured
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)
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
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
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
The oranges are here! A potato truck full of fresh Florida oranges is about to dose us with Vitamin C, and the proceeds will support Stewardship Pemberton Society and the One Mile Lake Nature Centre's programs and community services. A box of oranges contains 88 little orange globes and will set you back $45. It … Continue reading Oranges are here
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
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
