Whistler

CHURCH ON THE MOUNTAIN Join a group of people who value Truth, Life and People on Sunday nights at 4:30 p.m. at MY Millennium Place. Preschool Sunday School also available. For info call 604-902-4111 or www.churchonthemountain.ca.

BABY/CHILD HEALTH CLINICS Free routine immunizations and newly licensed vaccines for purchase, growth and development assessments and plenty or age appropriate resources available. By appointment, call 604-932-3202.

THE WHISTLER WALDORF SCHOOL Preschool to Grade 8. Nurtures the child's capacity of wonder, reverence and responsibility. Call 604-932-1885 or email [email protected].

BALSAM STREET DAYCARE A fun, creative, active and positive atmosphere! Run by a stay-at-home mother. Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. $30/half-day (four hours) and $50/full day (eight hours). $5 for each additional hour. Call Kristi at (604) 894-5992.

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 for details.

What: WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK OPEN The ski and snowboard season has faded, but biking season is here! It operates from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check www.whistlerblackcomb.com for daily updates.

What: FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 The Whistler Chamber of Commerce presents an eight-hour course that's mandatory for all food handlers. Focus on basic microbiology, food contamination, potentially hazardous foods, dishwashing and receiving/storing techniques.

What: FUNCTION BLOCK PARTY The Whistler Arts Council presents its last summer bash, with free food, art, live music, artisans and entertainment way down in the comforts of the industrial park! Lmited tastings avialable from Barefoot Wine and Bubbly a

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