Pemberton and District News and Community Events

Come join the Pemberton Canada Day Festival on July 1, 2009!

2 ANNUAL EVENTS

7 KM Spud Run

• Registration: 8 a.m.
• Run begins: 8:30 a.m.
• Location: Pemberton Community Centre - Cottonwood
• Students: $5 Adults: $12 Family: $20
• Contact: Jeanette 604.894.6618

Canada Day Parade

• This Year's Theme: "Make Believe"
• Start: 11 a.m. by the Pharmacy
• Ends: 11:30 a.m. Community Centre Ampitheatre
• Contact: The Community Centre 604.894.2340

MORE FESTIVAL EVENTS

Events following the parade at the Community Centre Ampitheatre from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Official ceremony and parade awards
• Artists village and farmer's market
• Bouncy castle and bouncy slide
• 4H petting zoo
• Face painting
• Kid's zone and crafts
• St. David's United Church pie sale
• Childrens' entertainer
• Local user demo groups
• BBQ lunch
• Dinner with Birken Fire Department

Event activities from 6 to 11 p.m.

• Three legged ginger band
• Funk & Grooves with Papa Josh
• Local solo musicians
• BBQ dinner
• Beer garden
• Fire dancing

(some of the days events are free)

OTHER EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

• Date: Saturday June 27, 2009
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Pemberton Community Centre Cottonwood Facility

Event sponsored by the Pemberton Valley Supermarket

Join Jan and Dudley Kennett with the Copper Cayuse Outfitters staff at the ranch on Sunday June 14, 2009 for their part of the Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion fundraiser!

Event activities include:

• guided trail rides,
• wagon rides,
• a western BBQ buffet with campfire,
• door prize,
• 50-50 draw,
• and live entertainment provided by Three-Legged Ginger.

It's all in support of the Canada-wide Wheels In Motion event, and 100% of all donations go to the Rick Hansen Foundation to support spinal injury research and improve the quality of life of those with spinal cord injuries.

Attend the event OR make donations to the Rick Hansen Ride.

For more information:
Visit the Copper Cayuse Outfitters website
or call 604.932.0748 or 604.894.6789

Come join us at the New Pemberton Community Centre on June 9, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Village of Pemberton's Annual General Meeting, Townhall Meeting and Official Community Plan Launch.

AGENDA:

• 3:30 to 8pm - OCP* Open House/Idea Sharing
• 5:30pm - Annual General Meeting
• 5:45 to 6:45pm - Town Hall Meeting
• 6:45pm - BBQ Dinner & Social

*OCP = Official Community Plan

Entertainment provided by Three Legged Ginger and children are welcome - there will be a bouncy castle.

February 6, 2010 — A Very Big Day!

Members of Pemberton encouraged to apply for chance to run with Olympic Flame

On February 6, 2010 at approximately 8 a.m. The 2010 Olympic Torch will make its way through Pemberton.

"Seeing and holding that magnificent Olympic Flame is a transformational and emotional experience," said John Furlong, VANOC’s Chief Executive Officer. "This is a very special opportunity for Canada’s communities from coast to coast to coast to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay so I encourage everyone to apply. The Olympic Flame truly symbolizes the best in all of us."

February 6th is Pemberton’s time to show the world our future athletes, and our community spirit.

We all have a flame burning inside of us, and The Games are a prime example of reaching goals, and caring for that flame.

As a community, we need to encourage Pembertonians to become torchbearers. The exhilaration, and memories created from that 300 meters will last a lifetime.

Time is running out to apply to become a torchbearer. Visit www.iCoke.ca or www.rbc.com/carrythetorch to apply.

Whether you are young, or young at heart; everyone should all have the opportunity to become a part of history.

Would you like to join the Torch Relay Committee?

Contact Michelle at mich.murray@live.com for the next meeting date!

Got spirit?

New T-Shirts are in to showcase our Pemberton spirit. For only $20 you can join the “Spirit Revolution” Contact mich.murray@live.com to purchase a funky and limited Spirit of BC — Pemberton Valley t-shirt. T-Shirts will also be available at the Visitors Centre.

The Nominees are In!

The Spirit of BC Committee along with members of the Torch Committee have nominated three incredibly worthy Pembertonians to carry the Torch and represent Pemberton. These individuals are:

• Heather Kelly
• Paul Selina
• Jim McDonald

Each nominee shows the true spirit of the Olympic flame. And we are honoured to share their spirit with the world.

GamesTown 2010

Pemberton still needs your entries! Visit www.gamestown2010.ca. Remember, it’s about Community! Deadline - Oct 31, 2009

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is working closely with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), VANOC and other Resort partners and its membership to ensure that Whistler businesses successfully realize the opportunities that the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games offer.

A survey has been developed to collect information on your employees’ commuter needs during the period February 1-28, 2010. The survey results will allow BC Transit to develop the commuter bus schedules between Squamish–Whistler and Pemberton-Whistler during Games time.

You may not have finalized your employee and/or shift needs. However, we encourage you to provide us with your best estimate of those needs at this time so that planning can move forward.

To start the survey, click here. Please respond by May 29, 2009.

Countdown to 2010 - Winter Games Opportunities Session

"Retailers Get Ready" Workshop

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Westin Resort & Spa
Cost: $25 + GST members, $30 + GST non-members

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce & RBC Royal Bank invite you to join our information session and to connect with Vancouver 2010 licensees. Panel representatives will share:

• What resources are available for retailers to get ready to host the world
• How VISA Canada will work with the local retail community leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games
• What 2010 Winter Games merchandise is available for retailers to see

The session will include panel presentations and Q & A's, followed by a reception and 2010 Licensee Exhibition.

Click here to view the invitation.

To register, please contact Jaime at 604.932.5922 ext. 24 or email events [at] whistlerchamber.com.