Whistler

OTHER VALLEY STUFF 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.

ON THE MOUNTAINS What: whistler-blackcomb Blackcomb is open for glacier skiing and riding from 12 to 3 p.m. The Whistler mountain bike park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm.

MEETINGS What: DIALOGUE CAFÉ WITH THE MAYOR The Whistler Forum for Leadership and Dialogue presents this special Dialogue Café with Mayor Ken Melamed. Contact William for more information at 604-966-8082. When: Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS What: YARD CLEANUP Strong teenage boys and girls are looking to earn money for their July trip to Whistler’s sister city in Japan. Looking to do odd jobs, yard work, raking leaves – you name it! By donation.

By Alison Taylor Unlike other areas in the province, Whistler is not on high alert for possible flooding this week.

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