LAOS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER>>
Check out the travel slideshows by Alain Denis, Lorne Warburton and Jimi Martinello at the Wildseed Enoteca on Fri. June 18 in Pemberton at 7 p.m. There will be a salmon BBQ and outdoor tiki bar. Tix $10. Proceeds support school building project in Laos. Call 604-894-5567 for info.
WILDFIRE PLANNING EXERCISE>>
Learn what you can do to protect your home and community from wildfires during the municipality’s major training exercise on Sat. June 19. From 9 a.m. to noon check out the day skier parking lot 3 for information and demonstrations. Meanwhile, Whistler’s emergency response teams will jump into high gear as they respond to the mock wildfire threatening the resort.
4 th ANNUAL FISHING EVENT>>
The Whistler Angling Club is hosting the annual Father’s Day Alta Lake fishing event on Sun. June 21. Register at Lakeside Park from 8-9 a.m. Fishing takes place from 9-11 a.m. Adults $10, children $5. Price includes entry fee, picnic and chance at draw prizes.
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE BOTTLE DRIVE>>
Help raise money for Youth Summer Events like the Tofino Surf Trip (July 2-4) at the Whistler Youth Centre Bottle Drive on Sun. June 20. For pick up of bottles call 604-935-8187. For more info on the surf trip, for youth between 13-18, call 604-935-8187. Trip is $400 and space is limited.
FARMER’S MARKET>>
The first Farmer’s Market of the season kicks off on Sun. June 20 from 11 a.m. — 4 a.m. The market with its fresh organic and local produce and its funky arts and crafts will set the Upper Village alive every Sunday afternoon until Oct. 11.
WHISTLER DANCE ACADEMY YEAR END SHOW>>
It’s called Past, Present & Future and it’s the year end performance-recital for the Whistler Dance Academy at MY Place on Sun. June 20 at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. The moves range from ballet and jazz to hip-hop and go-go dancing. Admission by donation. Call 604-935-8410 for info.
OSTEOARTHRITIS WORKSHOP>>
Join Dr. Andrew Erjavec for a workshop on osteoarthritis at the Meadow Park Sports Centre on Wed. June 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 604-932-211 for info.
WHISTLER. IT’S OUR FUTURE>>
Review Whistler’s draft Comprehensive Sustainability Plan and the Blended Future at an upcoming Open House. Go to the Spruce Grove Field House on Wed. June 23 from 5-7 p.m or Thurs. June 24 from noon-7p.m. or Sat. June 26 from noon-5 p.m. For questions call 604-935-8333.
