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SPECIAL EVENTS RAVENSCROFT? Between Shifts Theatre kicks off its new season with the comic mystery Ravenscroft? at the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish Nov. 1-3.

SPECIAL EVENTS

RAVENSCROFT? Between Shifts Theatre kicks off its new season with the comic mystery Ravenscroft? at the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish Nov. 1-3. Set in a county manor in post Victorian England, the play follows the classic who-done-it with a modern turn of events. Starring Skai Stevenson as Inspector Ruffing and Carla Fuhre as the manor’s matriarch. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Special two-for-one matinee Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Billie’s Bouquet, Style Zone, Sea to sky Meats and Barb’s Beehive.

OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR

. Lyle Victor Albert’s autobiographical one-man Fringe play depicts the trials and tribulations of growing up, ending relationships, learning to drive – all with the added burden of cerebral palsy. At Maurice Young Millennium Place Nov. 2.

DISCO FEVER SKATE

. Meadow Park Sports Centre brings out the mirror ball for Disco Fever Skate Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m. For information call 604-938-8350.

GONNA BUILD AN ARK

. Whistler Children’s Chorus present an afternoon of music Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.

CINDERELLA

. A pantomime version of this classic tale Nov. 8-10 at Maurice Young Millennium Place.

CORNUCOPIA

. The annual celebration of food and drink takes place Nov. 8-11. Winemakers dinners, workshops, tastings and celebrity cook-offs are part of the festival. Full details available from Tourism Whistler.

THIRD DEGREE BURNS.

Treetop Film Productions presents their new snowboard film, Third Degree Burns, at the Rainbow Theatre Nov. 9-10. This is your chance to mingle with the pros, win some prizes, and check out the new film. Show times are 5 p.m. for all ages and 11 p.m. for age 19 and older. Tickets are $7 and available at shops in Whistler.

REMEMBRANCE DAY.

Ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, at the cenotaph in front of the Whistler Fire Hall.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY.

The mobile screening mammography program is coming to the Pemberton Health Centre Nov. 5-6 and the Whistler Health Care Centre Nov. 7-9. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment or for further information.

FLU VACCINE.

Coast Garibaldi Health Unit is offering free flu vaccine to all residents over 65, health care workers, emergency responders and anyone else with chronic medical conditions. Clinics will be held in Pemberton: at the Lions Villa; Nov. 6, 9-10 a.m. at Coast Garibaldi Health (by appointment). In Whistler at Coast Garibaldi Health offices: Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9-10 a.m. (by appointment); Nov. 16, 9-10 a.m. (by appointment). For information call 604-932-3202 or 604-894-6367.

WHISTLER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL.

Invites you to our Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, 7:30 p.m., MY Place Upper Lobby, 4335 Blackcomb Way. The meeting agenda will include: nominations and election of the board; the president’s report; the treasurer’s report.

HELPING HANDS

FALL FOOD BANK DRIVE.

Whistler Community Services Society is preparing for an anticipated run on the food bank reserves this month. Volunteers will be in front of The Grocery Store, Nesters Market and IGA on Nov. 3 and Nov. 24, between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., accepting donations.

ENTERTAINMENT 2002

. Purchase Entertainment 2002 savings books from the Rotary Club of Whistler and support local community projects. Discount coupons are valid immediately and include 2 for 1 savings or significant discounts on golf, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, local and Vancouver restaurants and services, as well as national and international savings. To purchase a book ($46) contact Joanne Amos at 604-905-4256.

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.

J.J. WHISTLER BEAR SOCIETY >>

People and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about coexisting with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or visit us online at www.bearsmart.com < http://www.bearsmart.com > (email: info@bearsmart.com )

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

Skiing and boarding resume Nov. 22.

WHISTLER.

See above.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Nov. 6, Employment Standards — $25

Nov. 8, Foodsafe Level 1 — $90+GST

Nov. 16, First Aid Level 1 — $70

Nov. 19, Food Safety plan — Free

Nov. 23, Service Excellence — $149+GST

Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Stephanie at 932-5922.

WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT CENTRE.

Free workshops on resume and interview skills. Make sure you have the latest information on job search skills so that you can optimize your chances for employment. Call Marta or Nicola @ 604-932-6281 to reserve a seat and to confirm time and location.

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 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.