COATS FOR KIDS Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre. Contact WCSS at 604-932-0113 or Jane Pratt at 604-935-7500.
FOOD BANK Whistler Community Services Society’s Food Bank is open the first and third Mon. of each month. Food bank distribution hours are between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., in front of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church at the bottom of Lorimer Road. Donations are always welcome. For more urgent food bank requirements call 604-932-0113.
KIDSPORT WHISTLER Financial assistance is provided to local financially restricted families so "All kids can play." For info call Sheila Mozes at 905-9393 or 938-3133, ext. 350 or Janet McDonald at 932-0113. For Pemberton call Stephanie at
604-894-5979 for information.
PEMBERTON PARENT INFANT DROP-IN Facilitated by Caprii Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Monday 11-12:30 at Coast Garibaldi Pemberton Health Centre, 1403 Portage Road. Call 604-894-6939 for info.
PEMBERTON PARENT-TOT DROP IN Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 1357 Aster Street. Call 604-894-6101.
RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER Seats are available in the Jack Bell Foundation carpool/vanpool service between Squamish and Whistler. For further information please call 1-888-593-7433 or www.ride-share.com.
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE Now open at MY Place. Activities include ping pong, pool table, Playstation, Nintendo, Internet access, big screen projection TV, day and overnight trips and tons of other activities. Call 604-935-8187.
Education
THE ALTA LAKE SCHOOL Whistler’s Waldorf School - Pre-school to Grade 8. The school is dedicated to nurturing the child’s capacity of wonder, reverence, and responsibility while providing a curriculum of the highest quality. Find out why Waldorf education is the fastest growing non-sectarian educational movement worldwide. Call 604-932-1885 or e-mail altalake@telus.net.
L’ÉCOLE LA PASSERELLE French education is offered all day from Kindergarten to grade 7 to eligible children in the elementary level at the Spring Creek Community School. The office is located downstairs. Call 604-932-9602.
PEMBERTON ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Looking for a nurturing, holistic, creative way to educate your child? Learn more about the Pemberton Alternative Education Cooperative. Call 604-894-5888 to find out more about the fall programs at ‘The Learning Centre.’
WHISTLER ADULT LEARNING CENTRE Designed for students who are returning to school. Students are able to acquire their high school diploma, improve previous marks or take specific courses to meet post-secondary requirements. Call 604-905-4654.
WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEARNING COMMUNITIES Upscale Executive Boardroom for your next meetings available. All classes held at the Chamber, 2nd floor of Visitor Information Centre. Call Jaime at 604-932-5922 x10 or e-mail chamber@whistlerchamber.com to enrol. The SuperHost series runs from November until early December. Some of the courses are:
Jan. 16, 18, 20 - Internet Marketing - Sell more on the Web, $149 + GST (includes all three days)
