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SPECIAL EVENTS ALTITUDE X. The 10 th annual gay and lesbian ski week in Whistler runs from Feb. 3 to 10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

ALTITUDE X. The 10 th annual gay and lesbian ski week in Whistler runs from Feb. 3 to 10. The Westin Resort and Spa is headquarters for this year’s festival, but there will be special events at the conference centre, Meadow Park Sports Centre and on the mountains.

NOW YOU’RE TALKING.

Saul Reichlin stars in this production at Maurice Young Millennium Place, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.

DAVID LANGEVIN.

A reception at the adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery for painter David Langevin will be held Feb. 9, from 5 to 9 p.m.

RITA COSTANZI.

Harp soloist performs at Maurice Young Millennium Place Feb. 9, 8 p.m.

CANCER GROUP X COUNTRY SKI.

Join the Cancer Support and Friends group for an afternoon of cross country skiing, hot drinks by the fire and a potluck lunch on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. Rides available from Whistler. All welcome. Call Joanne Turner at 604-938-1902 for information.

DUAL MOUNTAIN RALLY.

A fund-raiser for the B.C. Rehab Foundation. Teams of four ski or board both mountains on Feb. 23, stopping at check points. Call 604-737-6383 for information.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN.

Four consultants shortlisted to design Whistler’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan will present their cases Feb. 2, 2-6:30 p.m. at the conference centre. Each consultant will have 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session. Audience members are invited to provide their input by filling out a survey questionnaire.

WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.

All the verbal thrust and parry of municipal politics on display at municipal hall Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.

HOW TO GET BETTER GRADES.

Whistler Secondary PAC is presenting Terry Small, an expert in study habits and student success, on Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Whistler Secondary. The seminar is suitable for students of all abilities from Grade 4 to university. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP.

For people recovering from or coping with the effects of brain injury. Meeting, on Feb. 13, will be facilitated by occupational therapist Chris Moore. Call Donna at 604-902-0063 for details.

WHISTLER’S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY

meets every three weeks at ...Gone Bakery. Please call Chris Childs at 604-938-6318 ext. 222 or e-mail WSG@yahoogroups.com for next meeting date

HELPING HANDS

WHISTLER NORDIC YOUTH PROGRAM.

Mondays from Jan. 14 to March 8 the Whistler Nordic Cross-country Club is running a youth club program for kids age 12 and up. The program runs from 5 to 7 p.m. each Monday at Lost lake Park. Contact Michelle Crowe at 604-932-4447 for information.

ZERO CEILING SEEKING DONATIONS.

Zero Ceiling Society of Canada, a non-profit society, seeks donations to one of their youth programs. They are looking for four snowboards, sizes 152,158, and two boards at 161; Four pairs of boots in sizes 25, two pair at 28, and one pair of size 29; four sets of bindings. If you can assist please call Jo Woods at 604-932-6869 or email jo_woods@excite.com.

RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER.

The Jack Bell Foundation, a registered non-profit organization, is expanding its van pool/car pool service between Squamish and Whistler. New riders are now being accepted. For further information call Malea at 1-888-593-7433, or Alan at 604-932-2222/604-898-4531, or register online at www.ride-share.com

WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE.

WAG is now a registered charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for gifts and donations made.

MY YOUTH CENTRE.

Now open at Maurice Young Millennium Place. Activities include ping pong, pool table, Playstation, Nintendo, Internet access, big screen projection TV, day and overnight trips and tons of other activities. Needed are donations of videos, games, Playstation and Nintendo games and any other "cool" stuff. For hours of operation call 935-8410.

J.J. WHISTLER BEAR SOCIETY >>

People and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about coexisting with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or visit us online at www.bearsmart.com <
http://www.bearsmart.com > (email: info@bearsmart.com )

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

Bob Parsons Memorial Super G on Ross’s Gold, Feb. 2-3. Kokanee Valley Race Series super G, Feb. 7. Sprite Park Riders Series snowcross, Feb. 9 and 16. Adult Weekend Masters race, Feb. 17.

WHISTLER.

Peak to Valley Race, Feb. 1-2. Kokanee Valley Race Series slalom, Feb. 14.

AT THE MOVIES

BLACK HAWK DOWN.

Hailed by some as the best war movie ever, Black Hawk Down examines one elite American unit’s flawed operation in the (tragically) forgotten 1993 war in Somalia. At the Rainbow Theatre, Feb. 1-7, at 4, 7 and 9:35 p.m. daily.

COLD FUSION

. Warren Miller’s examination of physics on snow is screened every Monday in February at Maurice Young Millennium Place.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

February Training Sessions

Feb. 5&6, Train the Workplace Trainer — $349+GST

Feb. 5, Conducting Effective Meetings — $109

Feb. 7, Leadership vs. Management — $109

Feb. 13, Conflict Resolution II; Creating Favourable Change — $109

Feb. 15, First Aid Level I — $72

Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Stephanie at 932-5922.

WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT CENTRE.

Free workshops on resume and interview skills. Make sure you have the latest information on job search skills so that you can optimize your chances for employment. Call Marta or Sara @ 604-932-6281 to reserve a seat and to confirm time and location.

PEMBERTON EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Job Search Workshops

Come and join us at the Pemberton employment Centre to find out how to prepare a winning resume, cover letter, or the latest interview technique and other job-related topics. For more information or to sign up call 604-894-1727. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.