Whistler

By Allen Best GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – The day after Christmas, newsman Tom Brokaw narrated an hour-long special about foreign immigration, using the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado as the setting. It was called “In the Shadow of the American Dream.

Up to $500 per child for approved activities, effective Jan. 1

Jordan Sturdy vice-chair

ST. DAVID’S UNITED - PEMBERTON Join in 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.

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

THE ALTA LAKE SCHOOL Whistler’s Waldorf School - Pre-school 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 Pavilion 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 www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772 for details.

What: whistler-blackcomb The mountains are open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next King of the Rail competition takes place under the Magic Chair on Blackcomb Mountain on Saturday January 6. Entry is $5. Riders can session the rails beginning at 6 p.

What: Council The next regular council meeting kicks off with a public question and answer period. When: Monday January 8, 6:30 p.m.