What: library tea The Friends of the Library are holding a tea to benefit the library. Live harpist/silent auction. Tickets are $20/adult, $13/young ladies ages 13-18, and are available at the library, Rogers Chocolates and at the door on the day of the event.
WheN: Saturday May 28, 2-5 p.m.
Where: The Thornhill Home, 5133 Old Gravel Road
What: Valley Trail run Run or walk for charity at the 14th annual Valley Trail Run. All proceeds go to the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. Contact Dynamic Core Fitness for info at 604-938-9467.
WheN: Sunday May 29, 9 a.m.
Where: Whistler Village Square
What: Sister city bottle drive Help raise funds for the Sister City exchange program. Donate to the bottle drive. If you have big loads which need to be picked up call Sue at 604-902-2310.
WheN: Sunday May 29, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Bottle Depot on Nesters Road
What: Roundup for research Help raise money for the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Spend one hour in a mock jail, raise money to break free. Call Heather at 604-898-2624.
WheN: Thursday June 2, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Longhorn Saloon
What: LUNA - beach volleyball Play volleyball by the lake with a BBQ and DJ tunes. $4 entry. Bring cash for the BBQ. Take #2 bus from the Gondola Transit Exchange at 6 p.m. Postponed to June 9 if raining.
WheN: Thursday June 2, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Park
What: trailer park boys marathon Help raise money for disabled kids to go to summer camp by watching Bubbles and the gang in this marathon event. Tickets are $5. Available at The Cabin, The Springs, Sammys Snacks and MY Place. Call 604-935-8410.
WheN: Thursday June 2, 8-11 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: GIANT PLANT SALE Plants, bulbs, and manure for sale. Plant donations needed: drop off in Alpine at 8582 Buckhorn Dr, Tapleys at 6411 Easy St, Creekside at 2206 Aspen Dr, Pinecrest at 18 Ridge Lane. For more info call Christy at 604-932-4062.
WheN: Saturday June 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Marketplace parking lot
What: Grad class Come out to see the Whistler Secondary School grad class of 2005 in all their finery before prom.
WheN: Saturday June 4, 5 p.m.
Where: Nicklaus North Golf Club
What: Stargazing Join the Whistler Astronomy Club for naked eye and telescopic tours of the stars, Jupiter and the moon. All welcome. For info email Don Brett at astronomy@whooshnet.com.
WheN: Saturday June 4, dusk
Where: Rainbow Park
Meetings
What: Fisheries Presentation Learn more about local freshwater and marine issues at this DFO Fisheries Officer presentation. Call Lisa for info at 604-894-1631.
WheN: Thursday May 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Pemberton Community Centre
What: COuncil Public Q & A kicks off the next regular council meeting.
WheN: Monday May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Municipal Hall
What: Financial sustainability 101 Jacqueline Dagg, from Vancity, will give an overview on financial sustainability for non-profits. $35 for workshop. Register at 604-935-8080.
WheN: Tuesday May 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: business, ngos and sustainability John Elkington, co-founder of SustainAbility, an independent think tank specializing in business risks and market opportunities of corporate responsibility and sustainable development, is giving a free presentation. Bring your lunch.
WheN: Thursday June 2, 12-1 p.m.
Where: MY Millennium Place
What: CHBA Courses The Canadian Home Builders Assn is offering a sales and marketing course. Sign up by Friday May 27. Contact Bronwen at chbaseatosky@whooshnet.com. A financial management course is coming June 17.
WheN: June 3 & 4