OTHER VALLEY STUFF
ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA,
WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing
and hiking. Trip schedule at
www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html
.
Call 604-902-1772 for details.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WHISTLER
A group of Americans with ties to Whistler who raise and distribute funds for
enhancing the Whistler community and to foster greater understanding and
friendship between Canadian and American people. For more information visit
www.afow.org
ART IN THE WILD Carol Roberts
hosts a free nature walk with sketching and painting every Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. at different Whistler locations. Bring paper and pen. For info contact
Carol at
[email protected]
AWARE The Association of
Whistler Area Residents for the Environment is a non-profit, member-driven
organization dedicated to preserving the environment and moving toward
environmental sustainability. AWARE meets the first Wednesday of every month at
7 p.m. at the Westin Resort & Spa. For more info about AWARE go to
www.awarewhistler.org
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS If
you are a male and have one hour per week (11:30-12:30) on a Tuesday or
Thursday and you want to make a difference in the life of a child, call Helen
Brownrigg ASAP at 604-938-9299.
CAREER COUNSELLING Looking
for help with career direction? Call the Whistler Employment Resource Centre at
604-932-6281 ext. 11 for an appointment.
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSN
The Sea to Sky Chapter of the CHBA meets every second Wednesday at Earl’s
Restaurant from 12-1:15 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Contact Bronwen
at
[email protected]
COUNCIL OF CANADIANS The
Whistler chapter invites locals to engage in discussions of Canadian
sovereignty, social justice, water issues, healthcare, security issues and
international trade. Contact Betty at
[email protected]
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB The
Whistler Residents Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at MY Place. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. For info
or partnership arrangements call Shirley at 604-932-5368 or Astrid at
604-938-9274.
ELIZABETH MANSO VISITING
VOLUNTEERS A volunteer support group for the incapacitated who do not have the
support, help and comfort needed. In case of confinement to home, either
terminal or temporary, the group can be called upon for assistance. Call the
Whistler Community Services Society at 604-932-0113.
GET BEAR SMART SOCIETY People
and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about co-existing with bears in your
backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or at
www.bearsmart.com
GIRL GUIDES The Girl Guides,
Sparks, Brownies and Pathfinders (ages 5-15) meet weekly September-May. For
info contact Cherie at 604-894-5443 or Shelagh at 604-932-9675.
MATURE ACTION COMMITTEE (MAC)
MAC’s goal is to create resident housing projects for seniors the respond to
their special needs and desire to remain in Whistler, such that long term
residents can mature in place. Call 604-932-5699, email [email protected],
or visit
www.whistlermac.org
MY MILLENNIUM PLACE
Whistler’s community centre for arts, culture and inspiration. Performance
theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting
facilities. Visit
www.MyPlaceWhistler.org
or call 604-935-8410.
PEARL’S SAFE HOME Provides
temporary shelter in a safe, supportive environment for women and their
children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler and
Pemberton. Services avail 24 hours a day. All services are free. Call
1-877-890-5711 or 604-892-5711.
PEMBERTON ARTS COUNCIL
Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians and other creative
types and help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Meetings every third
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1422 Collins Road. Call 604-894-5558 or
www.pembertonart.com
PEMBERTON VALLEY TRAILS
ASSOCIATION Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pemberton
Recreation Centre. Call 604-894-6402.
PEMBERTON/WHISTLER KARATE
CLUB Teaching traditional Shito Ryu Karate since 1985. Non-profit, sanctioned
and insured by Karate B.C. affiliated with the NKA and WKF. Kids and Adult
classes in Pemberton, Whistler and Mt. Currie. We meet Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Contact Doug 604-932-3022 or Richard 604-894-5357.
RE-USE IT CENTRE Open daily,
10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. at the recycling depot in Function Junction. New or used
items that are clean, in good shape and working order will be accepted.
TETRA SOCIETY, WHISTLER
CHAPTER This non-profit volunteer-based organization creates assistive devices
for people with disabilities. Project requests and volunteers, particularly
those with mechanical and design skills, are needed. Contact Carla
604-905-9597, or
www.tetrasociety.org
for info.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB Interested
in mastering communication skills, conducting meetings and delivering speeches
in a friendly group and supportive environment? Drop in for free to the
Whistler Toastmasters Club every Wed. at 5:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall. For info
call Ralph Forsyth 604-905-8997.
WHISTLER ADAPTIVE SPORTS
PROGRAM This non-profit society provides sports and recreation experiences for
people with disabilities. Donations of equipment or funds help provide those
opportunities. Call Chelsey Walker 604-935-9406 or email
[email protected]
to
volunteer or donate.
WHISTLER
ANIMALS GALORE (WAG) is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to
protecting
and enhancing the lives of lost, unwanted and homeless
animals.
Take part in volunteer dog walking or visiting the animals on Monday
and
Tuesday from 3-5pm and Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 pm.
Call 604-935-8364 or stop by the
shelter located on Nesters Road by the recycling depot.
WHISTLER ARTS COUNCIL
Whistler’s central resource for the arts. Full arts and culture listings for
events at
www.whistlerartscouncil.com
.
The arts council has a comprehensive artist directory and produces numerous
programs, events and performances year-round. For info call 604-938-9221 or
[email protected]
WHISTLER BOTTLE DEPOT Fall
hours for the Bottle Depot are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 to 4
p.m. The recycling depot is located on Nesters Road, next to municipal works
yard. Most drinkable containers are now on the deposit-refund system.
Commercial loads accepted by appointment. Call 604-932-3733.
WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE
CENTRE Computer and Internet access, job posting and employment resources. Open
Mon-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 604-932-5922 ext. 23. Located in the
Chamber office above the Visitor Information Centre.
WHISTLER FISHERIES
STEWARDSHIP GROUP The WFSG exists to restore Whistler’s waterways through
education, projects, advocacy and community partnerships. There are volunteer opportunities
throughout the summer for water quality sampling, fish monitoring, educational
programs and habitat restoration. Call 604-935-8374, or email Heather Beresford
at
[email protected]
WHISTLER HOUSING AUTHORITY
Provides long-term rental and ownership housing for Whistler residents. All
eligible residents can register with the WHA to purchase or rent a resident
restricted property. For details visit
www.whistlerhousing.ca
.
The WHA also provides a free rental listing service for landlords. The office
is located in Creekside.
WHISTLER LIONS CLUB The club
meets on the first Tuesday or each month. Ladies welcome. Call Ed 604-938-9848.
WHISTLER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
The Whistler Museum is the place to DISCOVER Whistler’s human and natural
history, Olympic story and unique mountain life. The Museum offers a variety of
programs, events and exhibits for all ages. There is something for everyone.
Visit the museum on Main Street, next to the library. Operating hours at
Thursdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more info
call 604-932-019 or visit
www.whistlermuseum.org
WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY Open
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Closed on statutory holidays. Located at 4329 Main Street in Village North.
Drop-in Toddler Storytime 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Drop-In Preschool Storytime
1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more info call 604-932-5564.
WHISTLER SINGERS This adult
community choir rehearses Wednesday evenings 7 – 9 p.m. preparing for
performances throughout the year. New members both vocal and instrumental are
always welcome. Call Candice 604-932-3022.
ZERO CEILING SOCIETY A
Whistler-based charity whose mission is to operate innovative and sustainable
community programs delivering adventure-based learning for disadvantaged and
at-risk youth in the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky Corridor. Donations and interested
volunteers are welcome! Please call Marc Zurbuchen 604-935-7963 or visit
www.zeroceiling.org
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