Guest post by Dawn Johnson, from the Stewardship Pemberton Society. Well, that didn’t take long! I am ALREADY scheming out next year's crops. With the end of the garden season I always feel sort of a sense of relief that I can stop obsessing over my plants, and start obsessing over inside stuff. However, now … Continue reading Cold Frame Love: How to Garden even in the Winter
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold, rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but … Continue reading Shout-Out: The Library for its inherent radicalness
The second column in a series of regular instalments from Pemberton herbalist, Evelyn Coggins. Revisit her first post, here, a profile on Choose Pemberton, here, or check out her website. If you suffer from a stubborn rash, ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, menstrual irregularities, loss of libido, low back pain, anxiety … Continue reading Wellness: Why Fear and Loathing can Give you a Rash
by guest blogger, Dawn Johnson, Stewardship Pemberton Society Looking for a way to save on gas AND help take action against Climate Change? Great news! Stewardship Pemberton Society is in the midst of researching and starting a car-pooling network. But, in the meantime, check out these already existing carpool networks for Pemberton found on the … Continue reading Local Ride Share Program in the works
The Tsi’pun Corner Store and Lil’wat Gas are no longer selling energy drinks to youth under the age of 19. Energy drinks contain high amounts of sugar and caffeine which interfere with learning. The level of caffeine in these drinks affects behaviour both during and after the buzz. During, our students are jittery and hyper, … Continue reading Shout out to Dave Lee and caring adults in Mt.Currie!
Try the Power of Green to put a spring in your step, with this green smoothie recipe from local yogi and raw food consultant, Sarinda Hoilett. Todays Green Smoothie Recipe 1 handful kale 1 handful of baby arugula 1 handful of mixed greens (baby spinach, kale and collard greens) 1/2 avocado 1 thai coconut (water … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Green Smoothie
Let's face it. It's a busy time of year. So, what better way to multi-task than by attending a community fundraiser that will simultaneously: Celebrate the 5th anniversary of a local indie cafe, that has supported local events and groups from its beginnings, Support an awesome grassroots community initiative to build a BMX track … Continue reading Event: Pemberton BMX fundraiser, Nov 30
We're approaching the one month countdown to Christmas. If gift-giving is part of your tradition, why not make the shopping more pleasurable, and keep it close to home? Saturday, December 1: Xit’olacw Community School Annual Christmas Craft Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Xit’olacw Community School Gymnasium. Saturday, December 1: St David's annual Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Shopping Round-Up
I drove into Pemberton last Friday night with my daughter, on our way to The Legion for a successful fundraiser for ski racer Charley Field. As we passed the Community Centre, the lights were on and the Great Hall was full for the Bingo fundraiser for Pemberton Youth Soccer Association. The next day we spent … Continue reading Shout out to … Pemberton
The Wellness Almanac 