All you need is a bike and a willingness to go slow. (A water bottle, and some sunscreen, and a pocketful of change, are probably smart accessories. A posse of friends, or a giant papier mache salmon, also fit the vibe... depending on your personal style.) Slow Food Cycle, the original 26km long pedal-powered festival … Continue reading Event: Slow Food Cycle Sunday, August 18. Here’s the Map of Vendors!
If you go into the woods today, you're in for a great surprise. The Village of Pemberton is hosting an official grand opening of the brand new Pemberton Disc Golf Course. Come out and meet some of the community members and partners who made Pemberton's Disc Golf course a reality. Take your turn throwing some … Continue reading Event: Official Grand opening of the Pemberton Disc Golf Course, today, 11am
The 2nd Annual Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival, created and produced by Whistler's own artists with a host of visiting artists, runs this Friday and Saturday at The Point on Alta Lake. Tickets area available for Friday and Saturday evening at Flag Stop Festival Tickets and at Armchair Books and Hempire in Whistler village. … Continue reading Event: Kalan Wi to play at the Flag Stop Theatre & Arts Festival tonight
Better at Home, a United Way managed program helping seniors remain independent, will be in Pemberton and Mount Currie in September to share findings on what the community is learning about local seniors' needs and priorities. Attend a community forum to provide valuable feedback and input to help shape the programs in each community. Pemberton … Continue reading Better at Home – Community Forums
This summer, we're partnering with the Pemberton Farmer's Market to bring you a regular profile to one of the market vendors. The Pemberton Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm from June 19 to October 9, on Frontier Street (in front of the pharmacy and new liquor store), and features almost 20 different vendors, … Continue reading Faces of the Farmer’s Market & a recipe for fresh pesto
Zero Ceiling is offering a 6 week bike program for youth 13-18. The sessions run once a week and are free to the participant. If you are interested or know anyone who may be please contact the Program Manager Kris by tomorrow, August 14th. He can be reached at kkupskay@zeroceiling.org . PROGRESSION SESSIONS BIKE PROGRAM … Continue reading Opportunity: Bike Camp, applications due tomorrow!
Pemberton BMX and the Xetolacw fields and ball diamond have benefitted from a huge amount of effort of late. Here's a shout-out to the volunteers and community members who understand that these fields, playgrounds and tracks belong to us. So it's up to us to take care of them. And keep them in the beautiful … Continue reading Shout Out: Caretakers and Volunteers for Recreation
Wellness Almanac contributor Evelyn Coggins will be guiding free herb walks at Helmer's Organic Farm during Slow Food Cycle Sunday, August 18, 2013.
Pemberton's Fishfinder, Brad Knowles, reported last week that Anderson Lake is now seeing sockeye entering the lake in large numbers. The sockeye make their way up the mighty Fraser River to Lillooet, then they hang a left at Seton River, and continue through Seton Lake, to stage in Anderson Lake. The run lasts about a … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: the Sockeye and the Trout
Have you ever noticed the giant salmon hanging from the ceiling of the Pemberton Community Centre? If you head upstairs for a closer look, you'll notice a sign that explains the installation... and just might inspire you to turn your own bicycle into a piece of art next week for the Slow Food Cycle. The … Continue reading Behind the Art: the Cycling Salmon
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