SPECIAL EVENTS
What: YARD CLEANUP Strong
teenage boys and girls are looking to earn money for their July trip to
Whistler’s sister city in Japan. Looking to do odd jobs, yard work, raking
leaves – you name it! By donation. For information call the Whistler Youth
Centre at 604-935-8187.
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere
What: RBC OLYMPIANS
EXPERIENCE Whistler is the fourth stop on this five-city tour throughout BC.
featuring opportunities to meet Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, ride a
snowboard simulator, and view demos of the extraordinary training regimen of
our world class athletes. Free for the whole family.
When: Friday June 8, 11:30
a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Skiers Plaza, Whistler
village
When: Saturday June 9 –
Sunday June 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Skiers Plaza, Whistler
village
What: TOWN HALL Following an
update from the mayor, Council members will move between seven tables and
participate in round table discussions lasting five minutes each. The mayor and
councillors will then cook up hot dogs and hamburgers for those in attendance.
Childminding is available. RSVP to
info@whistler.ca
.
When: Friday June 8, 3 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Spruce Grove Field
House
What: ENVIRO-FEST The theme
for the sixth annual festival is Sustainability in Action and is geared at
celebrating the successes that Whistler-area organizations have brought towards
the movement. All activities are free.
When: Saturday June 9, 11
a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Mountain Square,
Whistler village
What: WILD THINGS SCAVENGER
HUNT Presented by EnviroFest and AWARE, kids of all ages are invited to explore
the forest with naturalist Cara Richard. Must be accompanied by an adult. This
event will run rain or shine.
When: Saturday June 9, 10
a.m.
Where: Rebagliati Park
What: WHISTLER SECONDARY GRAD
2007 Join the members of the graduating class of 2007 for an afternoon of
finery as they celebrate the end of their high school careers.
When: Saturday June 9, 5 – 7
p.m.
Where: Nicklaus North Golf
Course
What: CIRCLE OF SUPPORT The
Whistler Interfaith Society invites people of all faiths and spiritual
traditions to gather in solidarity to share in the recent loss of members of
the Lil’wat Nation.
When: Sunday June 10, 8 – 9
p.m.
Where: Rebagliati Park
What: JOEL THIBAULT
HOSPITALITY CUP The 2
nd
annual golf tournament in memory of Joel
Thibault features a dinner and auction at Buffalo Bill’s with the tournament
running the next day. Proceeds to benefit the BC Cancer Foundation. Register at
Tapley’s Bar and Grill between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. seven days a
week. $160 per person to register.
When: Tuesday June 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Buffalo Bill’s
When: Wednesday June 13
Where: Whistler Golf Club
What: FAIRHURST FISHING DOCK
OPENING Mayor Ken Melamed, Minister of Environment Barry Penner and students
from Alta Lake School will take part in the grand opening for the dock built
last year by the RMOW in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the
Whistler Angling Club.
When: Wednesday June 13, 10
a.m.
Where: Alta Lake Park
What: WHISTLER CANCER
AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WALK Participants walk five or 25 kilometre loops of
the Whistler Valley Trail with proceeds to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.
Register online at
www.cancer.ca
, contact
Tammy for more information at
peavoyt@telus.net
.
When: Saturday June 16, 9
a.m.
Where: Dusty’s
What: FATHER’S DAY ART SHOW
Artists and artisans from the North Shore to Squamish Valley bring paintings,
ceramics, driftwood furniture and more. Raffle fundraiser to win free golf in
support of the Howe Sound Women’s Centre.
When: Sunday June 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Furry Creek Golf and
Country Club