USED BOOK SALE>>
Stock up on winter reading on Sat. Oct. 9 in front of IGA from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books, magazines, videos, all sold by donation. All proceeds go to the school libraries at Spring Creek and Whistler Secondary. To volunteer call Jane Reid at 604-932-3665.
HOGFEST>>
A celebration of Hogs, some motorcycles, some pork, will take place at Dusty’s on Sat. Oct. 9 from 2 p.m. Live music in the evening will set the scene for dinner at $5 a plate. Don’t miss out on the Meat Draw. For info call Chris at 604-905-2145.
LAST FARMER’S MARKET>>
It’s your last chance to get local fresh fruit and veggies at the Farmer’s Market on Sun. Oct. 10. You may find some early Christmas presents too. Check out the Upper Village from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SKI CLUB SWAP>>
The annual Whistler Mountain Ski Club SWAP takes place on Mon. Oct. 11. Check out the selection of consignment skis, snowboards and boots on sale by owners. Located at the base on Blackcomb Mountain, the SWAP takes place next to Whistler-Blackcomb’s annual Turkey Sale, running Oct. 9-11.
FUNGUS AMONG US FESTIVAL>>
The Whistler Naturalists are holding a mushroom weekend with a variety of events scheduled at the Myrtle Philip Community Centre on Lorimer Road from Oct. 15 to 16. Learn about cooking mushrooms with Ophra Buckman and learn how to identify fungus. Contact lmvance@whooshnet.com for more info.
WINE’D UP>>
The annual gourmet dinner and auction to benefit the Whistler Search and Rescue Society is taking place on Sat. Oct. 16 at Dusty’s. For tickets call 604-932-3434. Tickets are $125.
LEARN TO PLAY, PLAY TO LEARN>>
Join Susan Munzer, educator, artisan, author of ‘Learn to Play, Play to Learn,’ a practical illustrated guide for parents and caregivers of small
Children, at the Whistler Public Library on Wed. Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.
