Pemberton & District News & Community Events

ABOUT THE EVENT

North Shore Credit Union, The Whistler Grocery Store and the Pemberton Valley Supermarket are hosting the inaugural Charity Golf Tournament at Nicklaus North Golf Course.

Funds raised from the event this year will support the Pemberton Children’s Centre.

We invite you to participate in this year’s event – golf, fun, amazing prizes – all for a good cause.

Tournament Details
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm Registration, 2:30 pm Shotgun Start,
6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:00 pm Dinner
Location: Nicklaus North Golf Course Whistler
Format: Texas Scramble
Cost: Tournament & Dinner, $1,500 per foursome*
Includes exclusive hole sponsorship and more!

ABOUT PEMBERTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Opened in February 2008, the Pemberton Children’s Centre provides much-needed child care for working families in the community and serves children beginning at 11 months, for full-day or half-day care. While the Pemberton Children’s Centre receives some government funding, they rely primarily on program fees and donations from the private and corporate sectors. Bottom line…they need your help!

The Pemberton Childcare Society, which oversees the operation of the Children’s Center, is a registered non-profit organization and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, visit www.pembertonchildrenscentre.com

North Shore Credit Union, The Whistler Grocery Store and the Pemberton Valley Supermarket have been an integral part of the Pemberton community since 2000 and are thrilled to be part of this rewarding project.

>> Download a Tournament Registration Form (PDF format)

The Pemberton Childcare Society is pleased to help lead development of the new Pemberton Childrens' Centre.

You can contribute by purchasing a GLASS BLOCK to be placed in the new Centre. Each block will have children's hand prints and the donours name etched into the glass as a reminder of your support for this much need facility.

There are only 4 GLASS BLOCKS left for purchase. All donations are 100% tax deductible and receipts will be issued.

Glass blocks are 8" x 8". A miniumum $250 donation is required.

Blocks may be purchased at Scotiabank, Pemberton Branch or download a PDF form and deliver, fax or mail to the Childrens' Centre.

For more information please visit the Pemberton Children's Centre website or phone 604.698.6401.

All Village of Pemberton business and landowners of commercial/retail lands are invited to participate in the downtown Village of Pemberton Merchant Focus Group:

Date: Thursday May 1, 2008
Time: 7PM—8:30PM
Location: Pemberton Community Centre Room 109

Some of you attended Drew Meredith's presentation about a walkable village. At this meeting we announced that there will be a continuation of the conversation in forming a Focus Group for downtown merchants.

The Focus Group will brainstorm and identify challenges to do business in downtown and find solutions that can be implemented to improve the current way of doing business in Pemberton and continue to work on the future goal of creating a walkable village. Bring an open mind and lots of ideas.

For more information please contact:
Alexandra Ross
Economic Development Consultant
Pemberton & Area C
Phone: 604.905.8672
E-Mail: edc.alex@telus.net

Welcome to new members:
Shaw Creek Farms, Canwest Propane, Walsh Restoration dba Walsh Construction Ltd., PAWS Pemberton Animal Well Being Society, Pemberton Wildlife Association, Pemberton Trails Association, Agel Enterprises, Matt McDonald Electric Inc., Mount Currie Coffee Co., Canadian Outdoor Adventures Inc., J.T. Heavy Equipment Repair Ltd., Lisa Ames -Realtor, Bunbury & Associates Land Surveying Limited

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS
To ensure you are in the 2008 Chamber membership Directory and to remain listed on the Chamber website please submit your membership fee before May 19, 2008. The New Membership & Renewal form is available on the Chamber website.

DEMYSTIFY THE RFP BID PROCESS
Facilitator: Betty MacLeod, Senior Manager Olympic Business Development, Royal Bank of Canada
Date: April 29, 2008
Time: 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: SLRD Office - 1350 Aster Street
Cost: $15 (make cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Pre-registration required.
Contact Info: 604-905-8672 or edc.alex@telus.net

CHAMBER LUNCH
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: Noon
Location: Pemberton Museum, Prospect Street
Guest Speaker: Shane Bourbonnais, Live Nation "Pemberton Festival Update"
Cost: $15.00 (cash or cheque payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Reservations Required as Space is Limited
Contact Info: info@pembertonchamber.com or 604-894-6477

MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Location: Pemberton Community Centre
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Cost: FREE
Organized by the Pemberton Active Community Committee
Did you know that as an 'Active Community" in B.C. our goal is to increase physical activity in Pemberton by 20% by the year 2010? Healthy living doesn't have to be complicated. There are lots of easy ways to work activity into our daily routines that don't involve classes, equipment or going to the gym; walking, shopping, gardening, playing, working around the house are just to name a few. Come and meet key people in our community who are increasing health and awareness in our area through healthy eating, physical activities and healing. All ages, all are welcome.
IT'S FREE, IT'S FUN IT'S FOR EVERYONE

Download a MOVE FOR HEALTH flier

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Br. #201

Concession stand with tea, coffee, muffins, squares, & cookies for sale.
Farmer’s Institute will have a booth for a seed swap.

For more information: Call 604-894-5715