Whistler

With a full slate of candidates on the ballot, Canadians can start casting their votes in the 2008 general election as early as Oct. 3, Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 by advance voting. The official election day is Tuesday, Oct. 14.

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from its membership for the 2009 Board of Directors. Chamber members can submit nominations betweem Sept. 17 and Oct. 31. Forms are available online at www.whistlerchamber.

The annual fall used book sale is just around the corner, in front of the IGA Marketplace on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.

One of the characters of Whistler’s early ski bum days, Al Davis, passed away Sept. 9 at the age of 81 after struggling with dementia and related health problems for two years.

ST. DAVID’S UNITED – PEMBERTON Join at “the Church on the Hill” for Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. For info call 604-894-6981. OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Join in for mass at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday.

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 ALTA LAKE SCHOOL Whistler’s Waldorf School, Preschool to Grade 8. The school is dedicated to nurturing the child’s capacity of wonder, reverence and responsibility while providing a curriculum of the highest quality.

COATS FOR KIDS Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavillion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-Use It Centre.

ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at HYPERLINK "http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html" www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html .

What: WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK The world-renowned bike park is open until October 17. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.