The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#14 Add a change of clothing for each family member to your emergency kit. Be sure to include warm clothing, heavy work gloves and sturdy shoes. Add sleeping bags or blankets to your kits. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #14
Inspiration: Give a Hug Day
There's an International Day for Pretty Much Everything these days. So I figured, after Maxine Joseph-Bruce shared this awesome post, why can't we just declare it Give a Hug Day. How else is a person meant to accomplish any personal growth?
Event: Whistler Wellness Fair, May 25, Sunday, 11-5pm
The Whistler Wellness Fair now in its 11th year has a wonderful feel and flow that promotes interaction with the visitors and the vendors. Tables invite you to come close, ask questions and sample. Local and out of province participants let you see what's new and what's working in the health and wellness fields. If … Continue reading Event: Whistler Wellness Fair, May 25, Sunday, 11-5pm
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #13
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#13 Prepare a first-aid kit that includes extra prescription medication and eyeglasses, bandages, sterile gauze pads, tape, scissors, tweezers, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide and over-the-counter pain pills. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #13
Flowers of the Forest: Fairyslipper (Calypso bulbosa)
This native orchid appears in our local woods around the time the salmonberry blooms. Often found in small pockets in mature forests, this little beauty has a heady perfume. Its striking appearance draws us in for closer inspection. This plant is becoming more rare throughout it’s range because people pick them - so please refrain, … Continue reading Flowers of the Forest: Fairyslipper (Calypso bulbosa)
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #12
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#12 Add some dried soups, crackers, and canned food like stews, baked beans and vegetables. Post photos of your challenge progress to "the Village of Pemberton" FaceBook page. The Village of Pemberton and SLRD Emergency Management programs are challenging all residents to a 20 Day Preparedness Challenge. Beginning May 5th , … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #12
20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #11
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step#11 Learn what hazards are in your community, and also do a home hazard hunt. Secure appliances and heavy furniture, and move beds away from heavy mirrors and windows. For more information on Emergency Management in your area, please visit: Village of Pemberton: http://www.pemberton.ca/residents/emergency-services/emergency-planning/ Squamish-Lillooet Regional District: http://www.slrd.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=52 Post photos of … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #11
Photo of the Week: Gary Martin
Shot across the handlebars on a Friday evening's ride. Pemberton Meadows Road, captured in this Photo of the Week, by Gary Martin.
Pemberton Music Festival Job Fair, May 24
When: Sat., May 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-5 p.m. The Pemberton Music Festival Job Fair will welcome on-site applications for short-term jobs in several areas including festival and artist relations, production, housing/lodging, bar operations/concessions, box office, guest services, VIP Services, parking and transportation. Festival department heads and crew chiefs will be on-site to share … Continue reading Pemberton Music Festival Job Fair, May 24
BirdWatch: Black-headed Grosbeak
"With the arrival of the Black-headed Grosbeak, the summer cast for our valley is just about complete," advises John Tschopp, of one of his favourite birds. "With this bird, looks and song correspond. With most other birds, only one or the other is outstanding."
The Wellness Almanac 