It's time to party like you're literate. Help the Library kick off Summer Reading Club 2018 - with fun activities, games, snacks and prizes! Sign up for Summer reading Club and pick up your SRC packages! Summer Reading Club registration is for 5-7 and 8-12 year olds, and as fun as it is, there's also a … Continue reading Summer Reading Club Launch party at the library, Friday June 22, 3-4pm
I'm not from here. I'm a transplant. An immigrant. A newcomer, who had the privilege to choose where I wanted to live, and to choose what struck me as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Until my son was born, I was not related to anyone in Pemberton, or even in Canada, except by … Continue reading Finding Our Way: Kristyn Zakall explores her roots and pays tribute to Dawn Ross
I have just a few memories of my grandparents when I was a child.We moved around a lot and didn't see them very often. Both my Grandfathers died when I was very young. My one memory of my Papa Olson is the deep pockets of his great big coat. He would come in the door … Continue reading Just call me Umma
Natalie McNamara shares her reflection on a week as the Wellness Almanac's instagrammer, below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6SBOljntv/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6S1OsD6z2/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6exztDGtP/?taken-by=thewellnessalmanac Focusing our intention in on our own lives is pretty cool. Posting photos of our weekly routines on a social media site like Instagram is an interesting experiment. I was mindful of many things that I am … Continue reading Natalie McNamara’s week on instagram
As a child I grew up going to Pender Island on weekends and holidays. My parents owned five acres on waterfront. I loved waking up early while everyone was still sleeping and walking down to the quiet beach to explore the tidal pools. One of my favourite things to do was climb the ancient maple … Continue reading My happy place
The 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #3: Arrange an out-of-area phone contact person, and keep this and other emergency phone numbers near each telephone. Teach family members these numbers. Arrange for each family member to call, e-mail or text the same out-of-town contact person in case of an emergency. Choose an out-of-town contact who lives … Continue reading 20 Day Emergency Preparedness Challenge: Step #3
I am fortunate to have a job that pretty much follows my kids' school calendar. We spend a lot of time scheming, plotting and planning fun summer activities. When summer first arrives we often have a few activities on the agenda, then comes WORCA bike camp for Oliver, Take Action Leadership Academy for Alyssa - … Continue reading Inspiration: Staying fit and having fun, with kids
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