We've posted the line-up of free Healthy Living Workshops scheduled to run during the day at the 3rd annual Wellness Gathering, October 25, 2012.
Why Volunteer? A shout-out from one volunteer to another.
Guest post by James Linklater It was Volunteer Week recently & it got me thinking. All groups are well-minded, motivated & committed to a cause they believe in. So why do we struggle to have enough volunteers? Why is it always the same few people who do? Rather than scorn, criticize or guilt, I wanted … Continue reading Why Volunteer? A shout-out from one volunteer to another.
Shout Out: Pemberton Search and Rescue
If you've ever needed rescuing in the mountains or in a tight spot, a volunteer from the Pemberton Search and Rescue dropping out of the sky to your aid must feel like a superhero. Last month, those volunteers, along with their colleagues from Squamish SAR and the Squamish Fire Department, undertook a pretty unique training … Continue reading Shout Out: Pemberton Search and Rescue
Event: Food Safe Certification, October 17
James Linklater will teach an all-day Food Safe course at the Cottonwood Community Centre, Pemberton, on Wednesday, October 17, from 8:30am to 4pm. This course is mandatory for all food handlers. Sign up directly at the Community Centre. $57. 604 894 2340.
Shout-Out: Pemberton Transit
Pembertonians recently voted on the best use of public money. Truth be told, if public money is truly being well-spent, it’s likely to be on something that no one really thinks about, something that runs quietly, smoothly, and efficiently in the background, allowing people to go about their everyday lives. Something like… might we suggest… … Continue reading Shout-Out: Pemberton Transit
The Wellness Gathering 2012 presents Dr Art Hister, keynote speaker
Celebrity medic, Dr Art Hister, has been a full time "media doctor" since 1991. He's currently the health analyst for Global TV News in BC, and you can follow him on twitter @globaltvdoc. An award-winning physician, educator and media personality, Dr Hister is the keynote speaker at the 3rd annual Wellness Gathering, hosted by the … Continue reading The Wellness Gathering 2012 presents Dr Art Hister, keynote speaker
Seasonal Observations: Rain
This sunny weather outside is kinda making me tired! Recently I have noticed that many people I come into contact with are feeling tired. Bone tired. Or as my kids would say bone-dog-tired (I don't know where that comes from). I look outside and listen to the news about the wonderful-awesome-great weather we're having and … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Rain
Wellness: Flu Shots reminder, from Oct 25
The flu clinic will be set up in Pemberton at the end of the month, to provide free flu shots to those eligible. In British Columbia, the flu shot is offered free to people who are at increased risk of complications, or who come in regular contact with those groups. Eligible groups include: • People … Continue reading Wellness: Flu Shots reminder, from Oct 25
Event: Community Clean Up Weekend, Mt Currie, Oct 13 + 14
X’et’olacw dump will be closing soon. This weekend is the chance to clean up Mount Currie before it fully closes. You clean it up, leave everything at the curb and it will be picked up and hauled to the dump for you. It's a beauty-blitz of Mount Currie, with prizes for the cleanest yard in … Continue reading Event: Community Clean Up Weekend, Mt Currie, Oct 13 + 14
International Day of the Girl, October 11
October 11th has been declared the International Day of the Girl by the United Nations. This day is specifically to enhance awareness around issues that affect girls and to take action. • In Canada young women aged 15-19 are subjected to dating violence at a rate of 10 times more than young men. • 70% … Continue reading International Day of the Girl, October 11
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