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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.

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.

COUNCIL>> The next regular council meeting will take place on Mon. Oct. 18 in council chambers at municipal hall. Public question period kicks off the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

FUNGUS AMONG US FESTIVAL>> The Whistler Naturalists are holding a mushroom weekend with a variety of events scheduled at the Myrtle Philip Community Centre on Lorimer Road from Oct. 15 to 16.

Attention parents, caregivers and educators! Mark Wednesday, Oct. 20th on your calendars.