What: THE CREAKING TREE STRING QUARTET Billed as bluegrass jazz with a Gypsy twist, this is one show not to miss this summer! Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. Call 604- 935-8410.
When: Thursday July 20, 8 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: LOST LAKE LUNAFLIKS Grab your lawn chair and blankets and head to Lost Lake to watch the Beastie Boys’ first ever concert music DVD, Awesome; I...Shot That filmed by 50 audience members at their 2004 Madison Square Gardens show. The film begins at dusk. Entry is $5, $3 with LUNA card. For info check the LUNA hotline at 604-902-0769. Film will be cancelled in the event of rain.
When: Thursday July 20, 9 p.m.
Where: Lost Lake Park
What: PEMBERTON BARN DANCE It’s that time of year again to dig out your cowboy hats and boots and get ready to party! This year’s barn dance features Appaloosa and Hay Fever. Tickets purchased before July 15 are $25, $30 thereafter and are available at The Pemberton Trading Company, Pemberton Esso, Pemberton Valley Supermarket, The Whistler Question and more! A shuttle bus service will be available.
When: Thursday July 20
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: SADDLE SORES Locals Dave Clark and Gavin Reed will ride their stationary bikes for 24 hours to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. There will be a fundraising pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday July 23 where you can encourage Clark and Reed to finish the last three hours of their ride! For info or to sponsor call 604-905-2533.
When: July 22 at 11 a.m. to July 23 at 11 a.m.
Where: Village Square
What: BANDS AGAINST HUNGER Five bands, three DJ’s, BBQ, raffles and free boat rentals are all part of a Whistler Hostel fundraiser – Bands Against Hunger. A free shuttle will run from the conference centre from 2-6 p.m. Call 604-932- 5492 for info.
When: Saturday July 22, 2 p.m. to midnight
Where: Whistler Hostel, Alta Lake Road
What: BLUE RODEO’S BOB EGAN - SOLO Singer songwriter Bob Egan, of Blue Rodeo fame, will perform in Whistler, showing off his talents on the lap steel, pedal and slide guitar. Australia’s Cass Eager will open the show. Tickets are $17/$15. Call 604-935-8410.
When: Tuesday July 25, 8 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: PEMBERTON VALLEY SENIORS The regular monthly luncheon will be replaced with a trip to Bowen Island! Meet at the Srs. Trailer no later than 9:30 a.m. for the noon ferry. Call Doreen at 604-894-0252 for more info.
When: Saturday July 29, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Srs. Trailer, Pemberton
What: HORSE SHOW Dressage and hack classes with games on horseback in the afternoon and a BBQ and prizes. Spectators welcome. Call Lori at 604-894-5896 or Marilyn at 604-932-6192.
When: Saturday July 29
Where: Dreamcatcher Meadows Stable, Pemberton
MEETINGS
What: wcss agm To find out more about the Whistler Community Services Society and what it does in the community head to the annual general meeting. Find out how you can get involved in the community. RSVP by calling 604-932-0113.
When: Thursday July 27, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Millar Room, Myrtle Philip School
