Spotted this week, in the neighbourhood of Collins Road, a Rough-legged Hawk. A bird of the Northern Tundra, the rough-legged hawk comes South in wintertime, making this sighting rare. A big bird, the name "rough-legged" refers to the feathers which cover the legs to the base of the toes. One of the hawk's most recognizable traits … Continue reading Bird Watch: Rough Legged Hawk Sighting and Bird Count details
The Library comes to the rescue of cabin-feverish families, with a free screening of a holiday movie on Saturday 14th December at 3pm. Check their Event page on facebook for the Big Reveal as to which film got the most votes. Or just show up and be happily surprised.
The Pemberton Community Centre has posted The Winter 2014 Leisure guide. Download it here or grab a copy at the Community Centre: Pemberton Rec Winter Leisure Guide 2013-14 Registration for Winter programs opens: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH AT 9 am Staff have advised that they will be taking clients at the front desk first and from there will … Continue reading Recreation: Winter Leisure Guide is Out
The Pemberton Museum has been sharing historic videos via youtube. Last month, we shared a gem of Lil'wat elder Charlie Mack steaming a canoe, with commentary from anthropologist and author Dorothy Kennedy. Here's one short treasure.
Food is a fundamental need. And a gingerbread house is a fundamental Christmas tradition... The two are nicely paired by the Pemberton Valley's Lodge's 3rd annual Gingerbread Project. Local businesses can create and display gingerbread creations for all to admire, judge and bid on. An ongoing silent auction will be held Dec. 10-20 when the … Continue reading Gingerbread Project for the Food Bank: Judge, Bid, Bring Food
Who are your 150 people? Take a risk on a conversation this week... without the edit button. The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo. The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo. via Upworthy
Parent Infant Drop-In is held every Monday morning in the Library from 11-12.30. Here's a list of the topics being covered in December!
The St. David’s United Church Annual Christmas Bazaar is tomorrow, from 10am to 3pm - and has moved to a bigger venue - the gymnasium at Pemberton Secondary School. Over 60 tables of crafts and hand made items, treats, cookie table, white elephant sale, fish pond for kids and a concession.
We're halfway through LOCO's Buy Local Week, an initiative that kicks off after Black Friday's shopping frenzy, and aims to inspire people to Choose Local this Holiday Season, instead. It is inspired by the Local Multiplier Effect, which indicates that, for every dollar spent at a local business (instead of at a corporate chain), 45 … Continue reading Buy Local Week – the Halfway Mark
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