What: WHISTLER READS: THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST Whistler Reads presents a dissection of Mohsin Hamid's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist." Guest discussant Graham Fuller, a consultant on Muslim World affairs and history professor at SFU, will join the conversation.
When: Thursday March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Nita Lake Lodge, 2131 Lake Placid Road
What: BOBSLEIGH CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Self-explanatory. Whistler's new favourite sport can take a maximum of 1,000 spectators at the sliding centre. Cost is $5 cash admission at the door. Go to www.whistlerslidingcentre.com for more details.
When: Saturday March 21, gates open at 5 p.m.
Where: Whistler Sliding Centre
What: KING OF THE RAIL A series of rail jam contests running on select Saturday nights. This time out - slopestyle. Separate categories for snowboarders and skiers, male and female, adult and youth. Draw prizes from Showcase, Glacier Shop and others. Entry fee $15.
When: Saturday March 21, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Whistler Kids, base of Magic Chair
What: PARK RIDER SESSIONS TELUS presents slopestyle, rail jams and halfpipe on both mountains using the best terrain available. Pre-registration is $25, price on event day is $30.
When: Sunday March 22, start time 10:30 a.m.
Where: Whistler Terrain Park
What: CINEMA POLITICA: OCCUPATION 101 LUNA presents the Cinema Politica series. This week's screening: "Occupation 101," a documentary about the root causes of the Israel/Palestine conflict. Admission by donation.
When: Monday March 23, doors 6:30 p.m., films at 7 p.m.
Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
What: BI-WEEKLY ARTISAN MARKET Support local artisans and see local food, jewelry and more! Artisans include Nonna Pia's Gourmet Love Baking and Astrid's Fine Foods.
When: Thursday March 26, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Westin Resort and Spa
What: WHISTLER SPIRIT SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS Come celebrate the best employees in Whistler! A great way to show appreciation for the community's hard-working employees. Tickets $65 + GST per nominee (incl. dinner, two drinks and award gift) and $40 + GST per spouse or guest (incl. dinner and two drinks).
When: Monday March 30, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Resort
What: HOSTING THE WORLD - MEET THE BUYERS The Whistler Chamber of Commerce, the Royal Bank of Canada and the 2010 Commerce Centre present an information session to talk about what resources are available to help your business host the world. Tickets $25 for Chamber members, $15 for non-members.
When: Tuesday March 31, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
What: 16TH ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE A father-daughter dance is being put on in support of the Whistler Children's Centre. This is the Centre's biggest fundraiser and a premier children's event. Contact [email protected] for more details.
When: Saturday May 9
Where: Chateau Whistler
