Whistler

ST. DAVID’S UNITED - PEMBERTON Join in at “the Church on the Hill” for Woship 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 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: Council The next regular council meeting kicks off with a public question and answer period. When: Monday January 8, 6:30 p.m.

What: RIDE THE RAILS Ride the 3 km miniature train through a festival of lights and displays in Squamish at the 8th annual ‘Christmas Lights in the Park.’ Seats are limited. Tickets are $4.50 per person. The park is located at 39645 Government Road.

By Allen Best VAIL, Colo. – Vail is contemplating a Christo-type project on its golf course.

Whistler residents, seniors, invite newcomers to Christmas feast

By Allen Best VAIL, Colo. – A panel from the Urban Land Institute that visited Vail and the Eagle Valley in early December told the locals that it’s time to get busy with affordable housing and quit studying it.