Whistler

As of Tuesday, Dec. 21

The challenge of travelling from the Highlands of Scotland to the outposts of Roman England

What's the deal with fruitcake?

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Mass at Our Lady of the Mountains is on Sat. at 5 p.m. and Sun at 9 a.m. Weekdays – Tues. at 8 a.m. and Wed. at 7 p.m. The church is located at 6299 Lorimer Rd.

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 the Whistler Health Unit at 604-932-3202.

THE ALTA LAKE SCHOOL A non-profit independent school which follows a Waldorf curriculum from Pre-school to Grade 5.

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 at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/ sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772.

What: FREE AVALANCHE AWARENESS TOURS Kick off the 2004-’05 season with some avalanche awareness. Tours begin this week by Blackcomb Patrol vollies and cover the basic skills needed to go into the backcountry. The tours meet at 8:45 a.m. every day.

A strong field of 63 competitors turned out for the inaugural Sprite Park Rider Series rail jam on Sunday.