Whistler

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.

BLACKCOMB>> Blackcomb Mountain will open early for the 2004-’05 winter season on Sat. Nov. 20, weather permitting. The mountain will officially open on Thurs. Nov. 25.

NORDIC CENTRE OPEN HOUSES>> It’s time to add your two cents on the environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects of the Whistler Nordic Centre, home of three 2010 Olympic events in the Callaghan Valley.

If you missed the Whistler open house, check out the plans for the future site of Whistler Nordic Centre, where the 2010 ski jumping will take place, at the upcoming open houses in Squamish and Pemberton.

Dozens race in Victoria marathon, half-marathon and 8K

Board gathers in Whistler for ‘crash course’ on hosting Olympics

It’s that ghoulishly exciting time of the year again, Halloween.

The Whistler landfill is closing next year, forcing the resort to ship its garbage out of town.