What: Creative Writing - Join Whistler author Sara Leach for this workshop to help kick off your summer writing project. Bring your own writing but also be ready to create new characters and new stories. To register call 604-935-8433.
When: Thursday, July 21, at 1 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Whistler Public Library.
What: 55+ drop in - Come out for the 55+ Drop In for seniors every third Thursday of the month. For more info contact Melissa Deller at 604-902-0865 or snap@mywcss.org.
When: Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Whistler Public Library.
What: Free health workshop - Join Dr. Heather Johnston from Village Centre Chiropractic & Massage for a free workshop discussing what it means to be healthy and how you can get there. For more info contact 604-932-2111. Free to attend. No registration required.
When: Thursday, July 21, at 6 p.m.
Where: Community Room, Whistler Public Library.
What: Foodworx - Local businesses are being asked to gather the most donated food from Friday, July 15 until Friday, July 22. The winner takes a prize pack for four from The Adventure Group. Register or learn more by contacting Sara Jennings at foodbank@mywcss.org.
When: Until Friday, July 22
Where: Whistler
What: A not-so-lazy Saturday - Saturdays at The Point is poised to move into their second week at the former hostel on Alta Lake. This Saturday, July 23 close your eyes and soak up the percussive sounds of Luke Stabb on guitar, a back porch reading from one of Alex Philip's novels by long time Alta Lake resident J'Anne Greenwood, as well as the Book Shop Cafe, an art exhibit, drop-in workshops in guitar with Papa Josh (at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.) and a photography workshop with David Buzzard (1:30 p.m).
When: Saturday, July 23
Where: 5678 Alta Lake Road
What: See Vij Live Spend an afternoon with chef Vikram Vij, who will be at Kitchen Quickies for a cooking demonstration and cookbook signing to launch his new line of frozen, natural (no hormones or antibiotics in the meat dishes and many of the vegetarian dishes are gluten and dairy free) take home Indian-inspired dishes.
When: Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kitchen Quickies, 40437 Tantalus Rd, Squamish
What: T-shirt printing and face painting - Come for a bear talk from Michael Allen, print your own real bear paw t-shirt, and get your face painted like one of Whistler's many furry friends, such as the black bear, raccoon, wolf, marmot, or cougar. Contact Bridget Barker, summer program coordinator 604-932-2019 or events@whistlermuseum.org.
When: Saturday, July 23
Where: Whistler Museum
What: Meatless Monday - Join Earth Save Whistler for a delicious three-course plant-based dinner at Alta Bistro for Meatless Monday. Email whistler@earthsave.ca for more information and to RSVP.
When: Monday, July 25 at 6 p.m.
Where: Alta Bistro
What: Learn about the HST - Regardless of your industry sector, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is encouraging you and your employees to attend an HST information session. Bring your questions and get the information you need to vote in the HST Referendum. Admission is free. For more information, please contact Nicole Etherington at 604-932-5922 ext. 24 or events@whistlerchamber.com.
When: Wednesday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rainbow Theatre
