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SPECIAL EVENTS SNOW WHITE>> The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild brings a comedy cum pantomime with a wicked Whistler twist. Playing at MY Place on Friday and Saturday Nov. 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 :30 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SNOW WHITE>>

The Whistler Players Theatrical Guild brings a comedy cum pantomime with a wicked Whistler twist. Playing at MY Place on Friday and Saturday Nov. 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 :30 p.m. Tickets are $17 at MY Place, $13 for students and seniors.

FREEZE FACTOR>>

The chance to win a season’s pass and ride in the first chair of the season. The contest starts at 8 a.m. on Fri. Nov. 22 at the base of the Wizard Chair. Spend 24 hours in your gear and win the Freeze Factor challenges. Good Luck! Call the Freeze Factor Hotline at 604-938-7139.

PARISH RETREAT>>

Bishop David Monroe is having a parish retreat this weekend at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. The weekend starts at 4:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 22 for children Grades 5 to 12 and ends with a potluck brunch at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 24. For more info call 604-905-4781.

ALPINE CLUB POTLUCK>>

You are invited to a potluck dinner hosted by the Whistler Alpine Club on Wednesday Nov. 27 at Millennium Place. Please call Christine after 6 p.m. at 604-938-2101 with how many people are coming and what you would like to bring.

ZERO CEILING RETRO KICK-OFF PARTY>>

Local charity Zero Ceiling will be celebrating the start of the winter season with a Retro Season Kick-Off Party at Moe Joe’s on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9 p.m. There will be prizes for the best retro costumes. Advanced tickets are $5 at 604-932-6869.

UNPARALLED 3 - SOUL SLIDE>>

The world’s top free-heel skiers are featured in this telemark movie playing at MY Place on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

BIZARRE BAZAAR>>

Whistler’s original craft fair Bizarre Bazaar is on Sat. Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Resort. Seventy artisans from Whistler, the Sea to Sky Corridor and Lower Mainland will be on hand with fine hand-crafted products. Admission by donation.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS GALA>>

The Association of Whistler Realtors present their annual fundraising event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on Saturday Nov. 30. The 11 th Annual Festival of Lights Gala is a formal affair with big band entertainment, an auction, prizes and plenty of fun. Tickets are $95 per person, available from any Whistler real estate office.

SLENDOURS OF THE NIGHT SKY>>

The Pacific Observatory continues their multi-media astronomy show at MY Place on Saturday Nov. 30. Stargazer John Nemy provides the cosmic commentary. Tickets are $9.99. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call MY Place at 604-935-8410.

BEST OF BANFF FILM FESTIVAL>>

About 16 screen offerings screened over two nights will make up the Banff Film Festival in Whistler from small budget to big budget, for all outdoor enthusiasts. Tickets for the show are on sale at Escape Route for $14 in advance or $15 at the door. For both nights there’s a reduced rate of $25. Myrtle Philip doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

VIDEO-DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY>>

Sea to Sky Community Services is hosting video nights every Thursday from Nov. 21 - Dec. 19, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Pemberton (1357 Aster St.) The topics deal with addiction, its impact on the family and recovery. The topic on Nov. 28 is The Development of Addiction. Call 604-894-6101 for more info.

WCAC AGM>>

Whistler Community Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting is on Wed. Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Lobby of Millennium Place.

WHISLTER NATURALISTS AGM>>

Everyone is welcome to the Naturalists AGM on Thursday Nov. 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. A slideshow with Andy MacKinnon will follow the AGM from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. MacKinnon is a B.C. forest ecologist and the working title of his talk is ‘Temperate Rainforest: More Than Just Trees.’

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY AGM>>

After a successful first year of operations, the Whistler Photographic Society will hold an Annual General Meeting on Tuesday Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the theatre lobby of MY Place. All current members and interested professional and amateur photographers are invited to attend.

ONGOING EVENTS

LIFE DRAWING>>

Life drawing sessions ongoing on Monday nights, between 6 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Place, $15 drop-in. Draw models in your choice of dry medium. Facilitated by Marc of Lotus Art Supplies, and Britt Germann. Call 604-938-0055, or 604-905-5540 for more information. Models needed!

WHISTLER’S DANCE ACADEMY>>

Whistler Dance Academy Director, Trina Eby, is looking for adult dancers and actors interested in contemporary dance theatre to participate in a show this November. For details please call 604-935-0200.

PEMBERTON OUTDOOR CLUB>>

The Pemberton Valley Walking, Hiking and Outdoor Club meets every Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Pemberton Information Centre to walk, hike, X-country ski, have fun and keep fit. For more info contact Judy Bonn at 604-894-0188 or email judybonn@telus.net

 

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB>>

The countdown is over. The gondolas will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 23. The hill stays open until 3 p.m. From Dec. 12 to 15 the best snowboarders in the world will be on Blackcomb at the Nokia FIS World Cup. Snowboarders will compete in freestyle halfpipe, parallel giant slalom and snowboard-cross competitions.

WHISTLER>>

Six days and counting until Whistler Mountain opens.

MOVIES>>

Harry Potter is back in the Chamber of Secrets. Now at the Rainbow Theatre.

 

HELPING HANDS

WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP>>

WFSG is a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to restore the health of Whistler’s watersheds to their utmost potential for people and fish through community partnerships, advocacy, education and projects. WFSG hosts volunteer activities for stream restoration, streamside planting, fish monitoring and other stewardship activities. For information call 604-935-8322 or email fish@whistler.ca.

RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER>>

Seats are available in the Jack Bell Foundation carpool/vanpool service between Squamish and Whistler. For further information please call 1-888-593-7433 or www.ride-share.com. The JBF is a registered non-profit organization.

WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE>>

WAG is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to protecting and enhancing the lives of lost, unwanted and homeless animals. We are open to the public and for volunteer dog walking every day of the year from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Please call 604-905-7750 or stop by the shelter located between day skier parking lots 3 & 4.

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 )

UPWARD BOUND>>

This free program is to assist persons with a disability to prepare for, obtain, and keep employment or self-employment. Financial assistance may be available for skills development, wage subsidies or special work-site adaptations. Sponsored by HRDC, this service is available to qualified residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Call 604-905-8486 to book an appointment.

COATS FOR KIDS>>

Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre. For more information contact Whistler Community Services at 604-932-0113 or Jane Pratt at 604-935-7500.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS>>

Training Sessions

Nov. 26 - Coaching For Outstanding Performance, $179 + GST, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 27 - Progressive Discipline, $109 + GST, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 29 - Food Safe Level I, $72, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Complete information available at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.com or contact Hailey at 604-932-5922.

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.