Whistler

School district working on connecting with parents, opening up discussion

Firefighters continue to battle blazes in Ruby Bowl and on Crystal Ridge

Week of August 6

CHURCH ON THE MOUNTAIN Join a group of people who value Truth, Life and People on Sunday nights at 4:30 p.m. at MY Millennium Place. Preschool Sunday School also available. For info call 604-902-4111 or www.churchonthemountain.ca.

BABY/CHILD HEALTH CLINICS Free routine immunizations and newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth and development assessments and plenty or age appropriate resources available. By appointment, call 604-932-3202.

THE WHISTLER WALDORF SCHOOL Preschool to Grade 8. Nurtures the child's capacity of wonder, reverence and responsibility. Call 604-932-1885 or email [email protected].

BALSAM STREET DAYCARE A fun, creative, active and positive atmosphere! Run by a stay-at-home mother. Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. $30/half-day (four hours) and $50/full day (eight hours). $5 for each additional hour. Call Kristi at (604) 894-5992.

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.

What: WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPEN The ski and snowboard season has faded, but biking season is here! It operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check www.whistlerblackcomb.com for daily updates.

What: FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 The Whistler Chamber of Commerce presents an eight-hour course that's mandatory for all food handlers. Focus on basic microbiology, food contamination, potentially hazardous foods, dishwashing and receiving/storing techniques.