SPECIAL EVENTS
ARTRAGEOUS.
The week-long Whistler Arts Experience festival wraps up tonight (July 6, 7 p.m.) with Artrageous, an exhibition of local art at the Whistler Conference Centre. Call the Whistler Community Arts Council at 938-0498 for information.PEMBERTON & DISTRICT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT.
The health care foundation’s sixth annual charity golf tournament goes July 6 at noon at the Pemberton Valley Golf and Country Club. Sponsored by Cardinal Concrete, this is the foundation’s only fund-raiser of the year. The foundation provides grants to the Pemberton Health Centre for equipment, renovations, educational scholarships and health care programs not funded by tax dollars. Golfers and hole sponsors are needed. Call Bruce MacFayden at 894-6021 or contact the Pemberton Golf and Country Club, Pemberton Health Care Centre or foundation members.ART ON THE LAKE.
The second in a once-a-month series of days showcasing local artists at the Whistler Outdoor Experience grounds near the Edgewater Lodge. July 8 the featured artist is Natural Furniture builder Jo Collins. Drop by between 1 and 5 p.m.WHISTLER FARMERS’ MARKET.
July 8, (and very Sunday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Upper Village, between the Chateau Whistler and Glacier Lodge.STAYING SAFE IN BEAR COUNTRY.
The premier showing of this video, a behavioral-based approach to reducing risk, is July 11 at Millennium Place. Learn the difference between backcountry and front country encounters. First in a series of bi-monthly Bear Smart presentations at Millennium Place by the J.J. Whistler Bear Society. On July 25 the presentation is on non-lethal bear management, the alternative to destroying "problem" bears. For information call Sylvia at 905-4209.VBS DAY CAMP FOR KIDS.
July 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Pemberton Christian Fellowship, Taylor Road and Pemberton Meadows Road. For kindergarten-Grade 7 students. Call 894-6620 for information.PEMBERTON COWBOY FESTIVAL AND BARN DANCE.
From July 27 to 29 the Pemberton Stables will become home to cowboy poets, musicians, yodellers, storytellers and artisans. Cowboy poet Mike Puhallo of Kamloops and the annual chamber of commerce Barn Dance. Call 894-6984 for information.MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.
July 16, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.WRITERS’ GROUP.
How would you like to get together with other writers of fiction to share our work, provide each other with support and feedback and brainstorm ways to get out work published. Interested? If so, please call Stella at 932-4518 for more information.HELPING HANDS
WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP —
is planning a series of volunteer action days this summer to restore and enhance fish habitat around the Whistler Valley. Volunteers donate a few hours of their time and learn much about Whistler’s aquatic ecosystem and the animals that depend on them. This is a great chance to participate in the conservation of Whistler’s natural environment. For more information call Lisa or Veronica at 935-8323.CALLING ALL GARDENERS!
Don’t be shy to enter your garden in our contest! Feel free to nominate the garden of a friend or a neighbour. Nomination forms are at McBloom’s in Marketplace. A garden is a labour of love to be shared; a visual feast for the eyes. Categories: Funky Garden, Patio Garden, Flower Garden, Veggie Garden. Contest closes July 22. Call Deanna at 932-6469 for more details.PEMBERTON MEADOWS MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Aug. 31-Sept. 3, requires food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, musicians, ticket agents and volunteers. Please contact Barry at 604-951-0091.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 6 p.m., Black Tusk Gallery on Main Street, 905-5540. All are welcome.WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE.
WAG is now a registered charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for gifts and donations made.MY YOUTH CENTRE.
Now open at Maurice Young Millennium Place. Activities include ping pong, pool table, Playstation, Nintendo, Internet access, big screen projection TV, day and overnight trips and tons of other activities. Needed are donations of videos, games, Playstation and Nintendo games and any other "cool" stuff. For hours of operation call 935-8410.PAPERBACKS WANTED.
The Whistler Public Library wants used paperbacks for its huge book sale on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the IGA in Marketplace. Bring your books to the library, 4329 Main Street, before the sale or directly to the sale table on Aug. 4.AT THE MOVIES
TOMB RAIDER.
AI.
Stephen Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence is "…like nothing else Spielberg has done. ‘A.I’ exhilarates, frustrates and provokes; it’s the most ambitious Hollywood movie in sight," according to Newsweek’s Dave Ansen. At the Rainbow Theatre, July 6-12, at 9 p.m.ON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
Horstman Glacier open daily for summer skiing and riding in the afternoon.WHISTLER.
Open for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking.
WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRAINING SOLUTIONS.Leadership Training Series
Managing Your MVPs: $109/module or $499 for the series. Each module is four hours.
July 10, Leading Your Team
July 12, Recruiting Quality Staff
July 17, Motivating Staff
July 19, Managing Performance
July 24, Disciplining Employees
More information on our Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com or contact Stephanie Wells at 932-5922.
PEMBERTON EMPLOYMENT CENTRE
Job Search Workshops
Come and join us at the Pemberton employment Centre to find out how to prepare a winning resume, cover letter, or the latest interview technique and other job-related topics. For more information or to sign up please call 604 894-1727. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.
