What: ALL
STAR WRESTLING This back to school event provides great, clean fun for the
entire family. The first 50 kids under 12 receive an autographed picture of NWA
Canadian Heavyweight Champion Cole Bishop. Part of the proceeds will go to Totem
Hall Recreation programs. For more info, call 604 710 0872.
When:
Friday September 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Totem Hall, 102 Stawamus Road, Squamish
What: BOOK
SALE Come out to the annual book sale hosted by the Pemberton and District
Library this Friday. With countless titles to search through, there is sure to
be the perfect book for everyone.
When:
Friday September 14
Where:
Outside the Bank of Nova Scotia, Pemberton
What:
TERRY FOX MOVIE A documentary on Terry Fox’s life will be shown in a warm up to
the Terry Fox Run on Sunday. All are welcome to watch this movie that was
launched on CTV last year. By donation.
When:
Friday September 14, 6 p.m.
Where:
Ballroom at the Four Seasons Hotel
What:
WHISTLER WRITERS FESTIVAL The annual Whistler Writers Festival returns to
Whistler for its sixth year with more than 20 leading Canadian writers, poets,
broadcasters, and cultural commentators. Twenty-two unique seminars will be
offered over the weekend for writers of every ilk. For more info, visit
www.theviciouscircle.ca.
When:
Friday September 14 - Sunday September 16
Where:
Various locations throughout Whistler
What: KIDS
READING TIME Join us at Whistler Core every Saturday for great books that will
inspire curiosity in kids! This program is geared towards children from 2 to 7
years old. Each week, we have a new story to read and a new exciting adventure
to experience.
When:
Saturday September 15, 12:15 - 1 p.m.
Where:
Whistler Core
What: THE
COUNTRY FALL FAIR Featuring artisans displays and products, concessions,
petting zoo, live entertainment, baking and more. For table bookings, please
contact Linda Ronayne at 604 894 6580.
When:
Saturday September 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:
Pemberton Museum grounds.
What:
TERRY FOX RUN Walk, run, wheelchair, or bike either 5 km or 10 km in support of
Terry Fox’s legendary ‘Marathon of Hope’. No registration fee is required,
however donations are graciously accepted. To date, more than $400 million has
been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name through the annual
Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and the world. For more info, call 604 966
2643.
When:
Sunday September 16, 10 a.m., registration at 9 a.m.
Where:
Meadow Park Sports Centre
What:
MEDITATION BY THE LAKE All are welcome to participate in this guided mediation
series that takes place every Wednesday morning from now until November. No
experience necessary. For more info, contact Krista Hoffs at
kristajanehoffs@hotmail.com
or
604 932 2236.
Where: Wednesday
September 19, 8: 15 a.m.
When:5516
Old Mill Lane, Whistler
What:
FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT Enjoy playing in a fun golf tournament while
helping raise money for local community projects, including the Pemberton
Children’s Centre and the Pemberton Library. $125 per player, $45 for dinner
and auction.
When: Thursday September 20
Where: Big
Sky Golf and Country Club, Pemberton
What: LUNA
HARVEST ART FEST This year’s theme is entitled The Green Art Show. Works of art
with environmentally friendly messaging, processes, materials, and mediums will
be displayed outdoors along a magical forested trail. All works are created by
young adults age 18 – 35. Entry is free.
When:
Friday September 21, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where:
Village Park (walkway between Main St. and Northlands Blvd.)
What: KIDS
FUN DAY Join the Whistler Rotary Club at this fun filled day for kids of all
ages in a celebration of the end of summer. Events include face painting, arts
and crafts, and old-fashioned races, such as sack races and egg and spoon
races. Music entertainment and bbq lunch also available. Event runs rain or
shine. Admission by donation.
When:
Sunday September 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where:
Meadow Park