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SPECIAL EVENTS CORNUCOPIA . The annual celebration of food and drink takes place Nov. 8-11. Winemakers dinners, workshops, tastings and celebrity cook-offs are part of the festival. Full details available from Tourism Whistler. THIRD DEGREE BURNS.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CORNUCOPIA . The annual celebration of food and drink takes place Nov. 8-11. Winemakers dinners, workshops, tastings and celebrity cook-offs are part of the festival. Full details available from Tourism Whistler.

THIRD DEGREE BURNS.

Treetop Film Productions presents their new snowboard film, Third Degree Burns, at the Rainbow Theatre Nov. 9-10. This is your chance to mingle with the pros, win some prizes, and check out the new film. Show times are 5 p.m. for all ages and 11 p.m. for age 19 and older. Tickets are $7 and available at shops in Whistler.

REMEMBRANCE DAY.

Ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, at the cenotaph in front of the Whistler Fire Hall.

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL.

Thirteen feature films are presented over five days, Nov. 14-18, at the Whistler Conference Centre. Included are the premier of the NFB film Ski Bums, shot in Whistler, and Moving Pictures; Canadian Films on Tour, a festival within the festival.

CINDERELLA

. The Whistler Players present a Cinderella Pantomime, complete with Whistler references. This comedy troupe of children and adults put their best foot forward with song and script as they present the classic fairy tale of wicked stepsisters and charming Prince you-know-who. Performances run Nov. 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 12:30 p.m. Lost your glass slipper? All performances at MY Place. For more information and tickets call 935-8410.

FESTIVAL OF CANADIAN ARTS

. Students from Howe Sound Secondary perform A Tribute to Canadian Composers at the Eagle Eye Community Theatre in Squamish Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. For information call 604-898-3483.

THE MAGIC FLUTE

. The Alta Lake School presents Vancouver Opera’s touring ensemble production of The Magic Flute Nov. 18, 2 p.m. at Maurice Young Millennium Place.

SWINGSONIQ

. Contemporary jazz-swing trio from Winnipeg plays at St. David’s United Church in Pemberton Nov. 18.

RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL

. Celebrate nature’s renewing cycle and the far-reaching natural mystery of spawning salmon at the Sunwolf Outdoor Centre in Squamish Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Salmon barbecue, bonfire, rain-proof entertainment and activities.

SPIRIT DAY

. Annual showcase of Whistler businesses in the Whistler Conference Centre Nov. 21, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

TRIBUTE TO HOAGIE CARMICHAEL

. The Juno Award-winning Joe Sealy Trio performs a tribute to Hoagie Carmichael at Maurice Young Millennium Place, Nov. 23.

BIZARRE BAZAAR

. The annual showcase of local arts, crafts and goods takes place Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Whistler Conference Centre. Great Christmas shopping.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

. The Association of Whistler Realtors’ annual gala dinner, dance and auction, raising funds for local charities. Nov. 24 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY.

The mobile screening mammography program is coming to the Pemberton Health Centre Nov. 5-6 and the Whistler Health Care Centre Nov. 7-9. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment or for further information.

FLU VACCINE.

Coast Garibaldi Health Unit is offering free flu vaccine to all residents over 65, health care workers, emergency responders and anyone else with chronic medical conditions. Clinics will be held in Whistler at Coast Garibaldi Health offices: Nov. 9, 9-10 a.m. (by appointment); Nov. 16, 9-10 a.m. (by appointment). For information call 604-932-3202 or 604-894-6367.

WHISTLER WRITERS READ.

The Whistler Writer's Group, in existence since May 2001, is organizing a series of public readings in co-operation with Black's Pub. This free public event will include sample readings from the group's work, and will be followed by a question and answer period. The first public reading will be at Black's Pub on Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.

WHISTLER ALPINE CLUB.

Pot-luck dinner/social Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. at Maurice Young Millennium Place. BYOB. Call Christine at 604-938-2101 for details.

WOMEN OF WHISTLER.

Barrett Fisher, vice president of marketing strategy and business development for Tourism Whistler, will address the group’s Nov. 13, meeting 6 p.m. at Bavaria Restaurant. She will present an overview of Tourism Whistler’s current marketing strategy for the resort. Register at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, 604-932-5528.

PEMBERTON VALLEY TRAILS ASSN.

Next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. in the Regional District room above the firehall. Call 604-894-6402 for information.

WHISTLER SPIRIT EMPLOYERS’ LUNCH.

Renowned ski-filmmaker Warren Miller is the guest speaker for this year’s Whistler Spirit Employer’s Lunch, Nov. 14 at the Whistler Conference Centre. Tickets must be purchased at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce office in Whistler Creek.

MATURE ACTION COMMITTEE.

Annual general meeting is Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. at Maurice Young Millennium Place.

WHISTLER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL.

Invites you to our Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, 7:30 p.m., MY Place Upper Lobby, 4335 Blackcomb Way. The meeting agenda will include: nominations and election of the board; the president’s report; the treasurer’s report.

HELPING HANDS

FALL FOOD BANK DRIVE.

Whistler Community Services Society is preparing for an anticipated run on the food bank reserves this month. Volunteers will be in front of The Grocery Store, Nesters Market and IGA on Nov. 24, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., accepting donations.

ENTERTAINMENT 2002

. Purchase Entertainment 2002 savings books from the Rotary Club of Whistler and support local community projects. Discount coupons are valid immediately and include 2 for 1 savings or significant discounts on golf, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, local and Vancouver restaurants and services, as well as national and international savings. To purchase a book ($46) contact Joanne Amos at 604-905-4256.

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.

Skiing and boarding resume Nov. 22.

WHISTLER.

See above.

AT THE MOVIES

TRAINING DAY.

Denzel Washington stars in this action thriller about a rookie LA cop and a corrupt narcotics officer. At the Rainbow Theatre, Nov. 9-15 at 7 and 9:15 p.m.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Nov. 16, First Aid Level 1 — $70

Nov. 19, Food Safety plan — Free

Nov. 23, Service Excellence — $149+GST

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 Nicola @ 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.