SPECIAL EVENTS
TELUS WORLD SKI AND SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL
. Annual festival of ski and snowboard competitions, photographer showdowns, mountain adventure films, concerts, parties and anything else that’s legal on snow. April 13-22.WHISTLER DOGFEST 2001
. Includes the annual Doggy Parade and contests for cutest dog, best dressed dog and dog/owner lookalike. Takes place Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Mountain Square. Parade starts at The Puppy Zone at 3:30 p.m.WHISTLER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES SPRING BRUNCH
. The first edition of what will become an annual fund-raiser for the museum will be held at Joel’s at Nicklaus North April 22 at 11 a.m. In addition to brunch, the fun includes live entertainment, a Chinese auction and guest speaker Florence Petersen who will talk about Whistler B.S. (Before Skiing). Tickets are $50, available from the museum.FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
. The eighth annual Father-Daughter Dance takes place Sunday, April 22 at the Chateau Whistler, 5-8:30 p.m. Proceeds from the evening, which is attended by 500 fathers and daughters, go towards the Whistler Children’s Centra and the computer program at Myrtle Philip school.WHISTLER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL.
The annual festival, now in its 11 th year, is a fund-raising event for the Whistler Public Library. Wines presented by International Cellars Inc., with the support of the Consulates of Spain, the United States, Chile and France. Tuesday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. at the Chateau Whistler. Tickets are $25, available at the library, the conference centre and at the door.MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.
Adult entertainment. April 17, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.WHISTLER SLO-PITCH TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING
. This meeting is mandatory for all team captains or representatives. Meeting is Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. at Myrtle Philip school. D, E and F Division representatives needed. Call 938-0555.WHISTLER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES SOCIETY.
Annual general meeting is Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Museum and Archives’ building on Main Street. The society is accepting nominations for election to the board of trustees and seeking volunteers for fund-raising, marketing, new building development and other programs.WHISTLER/PEMBERTON BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS.
Annual general meeting to be held April 19 at the RCMP Community Room in Whistler. Meeting commences at 7:30 p.m. All welcome to attend to find out what has been happening in our agency during the last year. Also looking for new members to join the board and various committees.ARE YOU TIRED OF SITTING ON YOUR DREAMS?
Are you ready for more success in your life? Brenda Montani, who has spent years successfully counselling and coaching people, is offering a personal coaching clinic for you. If you’ve decided it’s time to improve the quality and performance in your life this clinic will give you the kick start you need. We will interactively set goals, explore personal barriers to achieving those goals and learn techniques that will allow you to realize your dreams. Enrolment is limited. Call Brenda for pre-registration and details, 932-0949.HELPING HANDS
WHISTLER CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL.
Interested in enhancing the artistic and creative talents of young children? The Whistler Community Arts Council is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Whistler Children’s Art Festival taking place on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday May 27. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: organizing committee, art workshop leaders, art workshop helpers, festival setup/takedown. Help make this community event a success. Contact the Arts Council at 938-0498.INTRODUCTION TO NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE ART.
An informative lecture enhancing understanding of the art and culture of the Northwest Coast First People. Approximately 30 minutes long, Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 p.m., Black Tusk Gallery on Main Street, 905-5540. All are welcome.AT THE MOVIES
TOM CATS.
CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON.
Spectacular martial-arts adventure set in ancient China, but there’s a compelling story, too. At the Rainbow Theatre April 13-19, at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Rated 14AWARREN MILLER THEATRE
. The Leopard Lounge in the AlpenRock House shows Ride , one of filmmaker Warren Miller’s classic flicks on Thursdays, at 6 p.m. Extreme sports including snowboarding and skiing guaranteed to make your hair stand on end. The first 10 minutes were shot in Whistler so check out big action on your own home turf.ON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
World Ski and Snowboard Festival, April 13-22. Last day of winter operation is April 22.WHISTLER.
World Ski and Snowboard Festival, April 13-22.FREE AVALANCHE AWARENESS TOURS.
Open to all intermediate to advanced boarders and skiers. Tours depart daily at 9 a.m. from the Guest Relations counter in the Blackcomb daylodge. Tours last all day and allow participants to develop a sense of what they need to accomplish before they go out of bounds and into the backcountry.WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRAINING SOLUTIONS.April 18, Loss prevention — $15
April 24, Small Business and the WCB — $90+GST
April 26-27, Negotiations — $195
Learn Excel, Word and Access at your own pace. CD ROMs available for rental.
Further information is located on our Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com or contact Stephanie Wells at 932-5922.
PEMBERTON EMPLOYMENT CENTRE
Job Search Workshops
Think you don’t need a good resume? Think again! Today’s job market is highly competitive, which means your job skills are an important factor in giving you the edge. Come and join us at the Pemberton Employment Centre to find out how to create and maintain a winning resume, and other job-related topics. Call 894-6281. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. Next workshop is April 10.
