Pemberton & District News & Community Events

Smart Growth BC and the Village of Pemberton will be co-hosting a public meeting to discuss the Sea-to-Sky Greenbelt initiative.

Date: Tuesday February 19th, 2008
Time: 7:00-9:00pm a
Location: Pemberton Community Centre (7567 Pemberton Meadows Road).

Come and learn how a Greenbelt will help to achieve local goals around green space protection and community livability. A presentation will be followed by a small group breakout session and general discussion. Refreshments will be served.

The event is free but RSVPs are encouraged.

For more information or to reserve a spot please contact:
Ione Smith at Smart Growth BC (ione@smartgrowth.bc.ca or 604-915-5234) or
Suzanne Belanger at the Village of Pemberton (sbelanger@pemberton.ca or 604-894-6135)

"Creative Options for Today's Home Buyers":

* Strategies for saving to buy your first home
* Understanding today's market
* Financing your home
* Buying with friends
* Finalizing your property purchase

Presenters include:
* Jennie Helmer - Financial Planner
* Kathleen van der Ree - Lawyer
* Lisa Ames - Realtor
* Chantel Jackson - Mortgage Specialist

Date: Monday February 18th
Time: 7 PM
Where: Mount Currie Coffee Co. - Pemberton

For more info contact:
Jennie Helmer - 604.966.8091

PEMBERTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER - February 12, 2008

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
A special welcome to our newest members in 2008:
* Ecovest Financial - Jennie Helmer
* Nancy Frame- Pemberton Custom Cleaners

EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP FEES
A reminder that if you renew your membership by February 28th you will realize a saving. Also of note, the Individual category is just that and is NOT a business membership. Even if you are an owner operator of a small business with no employees the basic early bird fee is $140.00 for that category. As an Honour System we ask that you please check your receipt to see if you have correctly paid for this year. Apologies if the new rates were confusing.

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008
At the Annual General Meeting of Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce held on January 31, 2008 the following were elected to the Board of Directors for 2008:
* President - Paul Selina
* Vice-President - Sandy Ryan
* Secretary-treasurer - Shirley Henry
* Directors: Lisa Ames, John Beks, Greg Bikadi, Lincoln Ferguson, Bill Janyk, David MacKenzie, Cam McIvor; Nigel Protter

SPIRIT OF BC COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors of the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of France Lamontagne as the new Chairperson of the Spirit of BC Committee - Pemberton Valley.

WINTEFEST EVENTS IN PROGRESS
Winterfest events, sponsored by the Spirit of BC Committee, got off to a great start on Feb. 8th. Events continue until Feb 17. For complete details on remaining events check the Winterfest Website www.pembertonwinterfest.com.

Don't miss:
* Pemberton Mountain Film Festival, Feb.12, 13 - Copperdome Lodge;
* Winterfest Pajama Night, Feb. 13 - Pemberton Secondary School,
* Winterfest Read-a-thon, Feb. 13 & 14 - Mount Currie Coffee House & Locals Living Room,
* Street Hockey Tournament, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Secondary School,
* Mountains of Art, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Valley Vineyard & Inn,
* Winterfest Youth Video Dance, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Community Centre,
* Winterfest Community Breakfast, Feb. 17 - Pemberton Community Centre;
* Artisans Exhibit, Feb. 17 - Back Country Adventure Club,
* Winterfeast Rotary Club Fundraiser Culinary Arts Dinner & Wine Pairing - Pemberton Valley Vineyard & Inn.

PEMBERTON WINTEFEST EVENTS IN PROGRESS

Winterfest events, sponsored by the Spirit of BC Committee, got off to a great start on Feb. 8th. Events continue until Feb 17. For complete details on remaining events check the Winterfest Website www.pembertonwinterfest.com.

Don't miss:
* Pemberton Mountain Film Festival, Feb.12, 13 - Copperdome Lodge;
* Winterfest Pajama Night, Feb. 13 - Pemberton Secondary School,
* Winterfest Read-a-thon, Feb. 13 & 14 - Mount Currie Coffee House & Locals Living Room,
* Street Hockey Tournament, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Secondary School,
* Mountains of Art, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Valley Vineyard & Inn,
* Winterfest Youth Video Dance, Feb. 16th - Pemberton Community Centre,
* Winterfest Community Breakfast, Feb. 17 - Pemberton Community Centre;
* Artisans Exhibit, Feb. 17 - Back Country Adventure Club,
* Winterfeast Rotary Club Fundraiser Culinary Arts Dinner & Wine Pairing, Feb. 17 - Pemberton Valley Vineyard & Inn.

6 courses Gastronomic menu - Paired with wine from BC’s Great Estates

Date: Sunday February 17th 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Pemberton Valley Vineyard & Inn - 1427 Collins Road, Pemberton
Tickets: $150 per person

To Reserve: Call France at 604-935-2988 to reserve.

Space is limited

Pemberton Valley photographers Jeff and Krista Simms have just launched a new website. CowboyWildlifePhotography.com showcases Wildlife and Landscape photography.

Featured photos including images from Africa, Australia and BC. Jeff also crafts custom wood frames that are available for his photographs.

Jeff and Krista are also available for pet photography. Visit their website for more info.