What: MAY
FAIR Celebrate spring at the 9
th
annual Alta Lake School May Fair.
Event includes children’s craft making, storytelling, a dress up tent, music, a
hot lunch and more. For more info, contact
info@whistlerwaldorf.com
.
When:
Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where:
Alta Lake School, Spruce Grove Park
What:
SPRING FESTIVAL Find a gift for Mother’s Day at this spring outdoor fest at
Squamish’s Waldorf school. Children’s activities, crafts, book sales, bake
sales, live music, May Pole dancing and food will also be available. For more
info, contact 604-898-3287.
When:
Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where:
Cedar Valley School
What:
VIDEO SCREENING Twenty-four short films will be screened worldwide today as
part of Friends of Pangea Day.
Video conferencing with speakers and musicians from around the world
will also be shown. Free by donation. For more info, contact 604-932-1145.
When:
Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Telus Whistler Conference Centre
What:
WHISTLER READS MEETING This month’s book for discussion is “The Audacity of
Hope” by Barak Obama. The meeting also includes a talk by guest speaker John
Weston and an SNL-style political skit led by a former Second City Comedy
Writer. For more info, contact 604-907-2804.
When:
Saturday May 10, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where:
Whistler Public Library
What:
PEMBERTON MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY Come and meet people in your community through
fun activities, including a bouncy castle, bike and soccer clinics, an obstacle
race and the “One Mile Tour du Village Power Walk”. Everyone invited. For more
info, contact 604-935-2988.
When:
Saturday May 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where:
Pemberton Community Centre
What: MOTHER’S
DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Pemberton Lion’s Club is serving up blueberry
pancakes, sausages, syrup, whip cream and strawberries for hungry families at
this mother’s day event. All proceeds donated to the Whistler/Pemberton Safe
House Program.
When:
Sunday May 11, 8 a.m.
Where:
Pemberton Legion
What:
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM BC women aged 40 to 79 can receive free
mammograms, no doctor referral needed. Program in Pemberton from May 12 to 13,
Whistler from May 14 to 21 and Squamish from May 22 to June 6. For scheduling
or inquiries, please call 1-800-663-9203.
When:
Monday May 12 – Friday June 6
Where:
Various
What:
WHISTLER FOR YOUTH The community program Strengthening Families for 10 to 14
year-olds and their families runs for 7 weeks starting May 14. Entry is free,
and dinner will be provided. Childminding and transportation available upon
request. Please register ahead of time by calling 604-932-7543 or emailing
christine_buttkus@telus.net
.
When:
Wednesday May 14, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Where:
Whistler Secondary School
What: USED
BOOK SALE Friends of the Whistler Public Library are putting on this biannual
book sale to raise money for the local library. Drop off boxes will be located
at Nester’s Market, TD Canada Trust and Whistler Public Library for donations.
Books, DVDs and videos welcome. For more info, contact
janemcreid@yahoo.com
.
When:
Saturday May 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Marketplace
What: PRE-LOVED CLOTHING EXCHANGE Cherry Tree Society is
organizing a used clothing sale at Lily Cosmetic Boutique. Clothing drop off
deadline is Friday May 16. For more details, call Kenzie at 604-902-5555.
When: Sunday May 18, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Lily Cosmetic Boutique