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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.

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.

RE-USE-IT CENTRE SALE>>

It’s a two for one clothing sale at Whistler’s Re-Use-It Centre in Function Junction on Sat. Oct. 16. The centre is also holding a silent auction throughout October on more than 30 items hanging on the walls with "Not For Sale" signs. All proceeds go to the Whistler Community Services Society.

PEMBERTON OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR CONSERVATION>>

The Pemberton Wildlife Association is hosting a one-day event showcasing outdoor survival techniques through the use of GPS and mapping, and talks on the importance of wetland conservation on Sun. Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre. It’s an event for all those interested in fish, wildlife, birds, water quality, and general environmental health. Geared towards youth, but all ages and interested folk invited!

Contact Lisa Helmer for more info at 604-894-1631 or lhelmer@telus.net

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.

REEL ALTERNATIVES>>

Festival Express is coming to the Rainbow Theatre on Wed. Oct. 20 as part of the Whistler Film Festival’s Reel Alternatives fall film series. The film features never before seen footage of Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead and The Band. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $9 and available in advance at Nesters and at Rainbow from 6 p.m. on the day of the screening.

CANTABILE>>

English humour paired with harmony – that’s Cantabile. They’ve played Carnegie Hall and now they’re coming to MY Place on Thurs. Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. The performance will include musical styles such as jazz, folk, gospel, Elizabethan madrigals and Tyrolean. Tickets are $17 to $20. Call 604-935-8410 for info.

LUMPY’S EPIC>>

The annual low-key locals run in Pemberton will take place on Sat. Oct. 23. It’s 12 kms of technical single-track but you can walk it, hike it or run it. Run starts at 10 a.m. Register between 9 and 9:30 a.m. at One Mile lake. Cost is $15. The money raised goes to support the Pemberton Spud Valley