Good company, great food, and dancing ‘til the wee hours, made last weekend’s Glamour and Glitz one of Growing Great Children’s ladies night out one of the best ever. Transforming the Pemberton Legion into a club with drapes everywhere, a DJ, appies by Collective Kitchen, and everyone dressed to the nines, made for a great evening out. You can find out more about Growing Great Children and the many, mainly family-oriented events the volunteer group puts on throughout the year by visiting www.growinggreatchildren.com.
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Get ready for the fitness, fun and leisure to begin! The Winter 2013 Pemberton Leisure Guide came out earlier this week; registration began this morning. Be sure to register for your choices soon. Visit www.pemberton.ca to find the guide online or stop by the community centre to have a look at a copy.
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The Pemberton Food Bank is hosting dinner at the Pemberton Legion tomorrow. That’s Friday (Dec. 14) from 6 to 8 p.m. Stop by for pork roast with all the trimmings. All proceeds will go to local food banks. Cost for adults is $15, seniors, $12.
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This Saturday (Dec. 15), the holiday market, Crafty by Nature, takes place at the Pemberton Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crafters and artists will include Grizzy ‘n Bucko’s from Lillooet Lake with their line of cotton and bamboo blankets, sleep-sacks, hats and soothing linen sprays for children; Frances Felt with Christmas stockings that can be personalized on the spot; Jocelyn Harris of Syn Original Designs with sterling silver jewelry; Renee Dupuis with her line of women’s accessories in collaboration with Koz Creations.
Also on hand with their creations will be local artist Karen Love; Carolyn Simons with hand-carded Alpaca wool items; Nicole Wellstein with her laser-cut wood jewelry, Caroline Miller and her silver jewelry, LU Print’s linens; and artist Vanessa Stark.
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Creations for the Gingerbread Project are now on display at the Pemberton Valley Lodge. Everyone is welcome to stop by and view the displays. Creations will be displayed at the lodge until Dec. 20 for the ongoing silent auction. Everyone is encouraged to bring non-perishable food items when stopping by to view the displays. All proceeds from the auction go to the Pemberton Food Bank and will be matched by Scotiabank.
As an incentive for entering, the winner of the best display will receive one night's accommodation and two tickets to see the symphony play in Vancouver.
This Saturday (Dec. 15), is Family Day with Santa at the Lodge and a great opportunity to view the displays.
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This Sunday (Dec. 16), Santa will be at Pemberton Secondary School for Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5 per child and $7 per adult. Come out and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, fruits and beverages. Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras to take photos of their children with Santa. Come out and support the grads of 2013.
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All are invited to a Community Christmas Carol Sing this Sunday (Dec. 16), 7 p.m. at St. David’s United Church in Pemberton. All are welcome to attend. Come to hear the message of Christmas and sing Christmas carols.
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Send comments and event listing ideas to itsmegrace@hotmail.com. The next Pemberton column will appear Jan. 10. Until them, wishing you all the very best of the holiday season.
