The Pemberton Food Bank has undergone a facelift of sorts. The service has just moved to a new location at Unit 6. 1366 Aster St. in Pemberton, where the Sears catalogue outlet was formerly located.

Previously located at the Sea to Sky Community Services office at 1357 Aster St., the food bank is no longer accessible five days a week, but is open on designated days only. The food bank is open every other Monday beginning Sept. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The food bank will again be open on Sept. 27.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to help prepare bags for food bank recipients can go to the food bank at 10 a.m. on the days the food bank is open.

Donations of non-perishable food items are always needed. They can be dropped off at the Sea to Sky office at 1357 Aster St., Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., or in the food bank drop boxes at the Pemberton Valley Supermarket or the library.

Perishable items can be brought to the food bank beginning at 9 a.m. on the days the food bank is open.

For more information, call Louise or Shannon at (604) 894-6101

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Pemberton StrongStart begins at Signal Hill Elementary School on Tuesday (Sept. 7). The free play group for children from birth to six years old and their parents or care providers operates five mornings a week and follows the school calendar. Parents are reminded that children must be registered to attend this program. To do so, bring along your child’s birth certificate or passport when you first attend the program.

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The Pemberton Women’s institute presents the seventh annual Pemberton Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pemberton Museum. Usher in fall at this down-to-Earth event that will feature vendors selling local produce, crafts, canning and baking. Live music will add to the atmosphere. Vendors can book space by stopping by the museum for a registration form.

For more information, call Linda at (604) 894-6580.

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Peak Learning Preschool is a new preschool program opening at the Cottonwood Community Centre on Thursday, Sept. 16.

The preschool will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for children from 30 months to five years, from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Peak Learning will follow the High/Scope curriculum, a research-based program that has been proven to enhance children’s success.

For more information and to register, call Susan at (604) 894-1414.

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The Friends of the Library have their annual Library Used Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 17 in front of the Scotiabank. Again, Scotiabank is supporting the library by matching the funds raised by the sale. Dollars raised will go to support library programs.

Anyone with boxed and gently used books and CDs (no text books, encyclopedias or magazines please) to donate are asked to drop them off at the Pemberton Library or at No. 1 Park Street, located in Creekside near the complex’s entrance, before Sept. 14.

For more information, or to volunteer, email marnie_s@shaw.ca

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The Pemberton Farmers’ Market operates every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. until Thanksgiving in the parking lot of the Pemberton Valley Supermarket. Drop by to fill your shopping bags with fresh farm produce and locally-made goods and treats.

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