On the fabulously sunny days that we have had occasion to enjoy here in the Pemberton Valley recently, signs of spring are everywhere.
A short run in and about the village last Saturday afternoon, when the temperature was relatively balmy and the sun was out in full, revealed a veritable catalogue of what we like to do here in Pemberton: Moms and dads with their babies in strollers walked through town while a group of folks on horseback meandered down Urdal; a motorbike pulled out of The Glen on what may have been the first ride of the year; I spotted the first road bike I’ve seen out and about since last spring; across the way, my neighbour washed his car, freeing it from months of salt and grime. Of course, the mountain bikers were out, enjoying the only-in-Pemberton kind of adventure you can have on such a day.
Sunday, although colder and overcast, meant a much longer run up Happy Trail and beyond that revealed that local trails are in the kind of condition I dream about over the winter — snow-free, soft and kind to a runner’s body, with views of the Pemberton Valley to die for. Now that the post-Olympic blues have come and gone (at least I hope they have), springtime in Pemberton is on the way with the kind of local events we’ve become used to. Read on for springtime events, Pemberton style.
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There are still a few days left to submit your art for library cards. The deadline is this Monday (March 15).
The Pemberton library is seeking submissions from adults and youths for art (using up to four colours) to go on the cards. The library will take care of including the library’s information. All artists have to do is submit their art. Art must be flat as it will be scanned into a computer. The final size of the piece will measure 8.5 x 5.5 centimetres. Please use the appropriate dimensions.
Submissions can be dropped off at the library or emailed to library@pemberton.bclibrary.ca.
For more information, you can email the library at the above email address or call (604) 894-6916.
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Helping Haiti, a formal, benefit, three-course dinner with auction, will take place on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Black Squirrel Restaurant at the Meadows Golf Course.
Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available at the Black Squirrel, Pemberton Valley Supermarket and the Mount Currie Coffee Co. Tickets are for presale only and will not be available at the door.
Free shuttle service is available from the Cottonwood Community Centre and the Black Squirrel. Free babysitting is also available, although service is limited, so please contact well in advance.
The evening will feature performances by Anita Burleson and Tom McKoy, plus Rachel Thom.
Proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross for Haitian Relief.
Helping Haiti is presented by Pemberton Interact, which is Rotary International’s service club for people aged 14 to 18, and Rotary Centennial.
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Drop-in volleyball for youths and adults together takes place at the Meadows Community Centre on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop by for skills, drills, team strategy and lots of scrimmaging. The cost is $4 to drop-in. For more information, call (604) 894-2340.
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