Whistler

THE ALTA LAKE SCHOOL>> A non-profit independent school which follows a Waldorf curriculum from Pre-school to Grade 5.

P>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. New members welcome, daily trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html. Call 604-902-1772.

BLACKCOMB>> Blackcomb Mountain opens on Mon. June 7 for glacier skiing. Don’t forget sunscreen and T-shirts. WHISTLER>> Whistler Mountain is closes on Sun. June 6 for skiing and snowboarding.

COUNCIL>> The next regular council meeting will take place on Mon. June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Muni Hall.

STAR SEARCH YOUTH TALENT NIGHT>> Music, dance and other acts by talented youth between 13 to 21 will make up the 12 th annual Star Search Talent Night on Fri. June 4 at the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish.

The second annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion run, walk and wheel race will take place on Sunday, June 13 this year, with events taking place in every province and territory across Canada.

Claire Mozes is putting her university degree to good use in her new position as Whistler’s female youth outreach worker.

Venus’ transit across the face of the sun important for humanity

Although visitor numbers were down for most of the 2003-04 ski season, the resort made a big finish with strong numbers for the month of April.