Whistler

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: CRAFT FAIR Fifteen residents from Black Tusk Village and Pinecrest Estates will showcase their talents at their Christmas Craft Fair with art, photography, baked goods, kids crafts and face painting. WheN: Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m.

More walks, talks planned for 2005

Twenty new seasonal workers will have a unique opportunity to get an insider’s view of Whistler this season.

More money called for in direct flight program

Intrawest Corporation, the parent company of Whistler-Blackcomb, released its first quarterly fiscal report for the period ending Sept. 30, last week.

The good news is that the temperatures are staying low so the snowmaking machines are working well, Blackcomb will be open on time and there will be a few lifts running.