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: LUNA DUAL SLALOM Two riders compete down nearly
identical, parallel, one-minute courses at the same time. Prizes for the best
80s and 90s outfits. Beginners welcome. Register at the Whistler Employment
Resource Centre, Phat Wednesday Downhill or WORCA Loonie rides. $7/$5.
Where: Friday June 22, 7 – 9 p.m.
When: Singing Pass trailhead, Whistler mountain
What: CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE Honour cancer
survivors, caregivers, people battling cancer and those who have lost the
battle. For more information, contact Tamsyn Morote, Relay for Life Coordinator
at 604-898-1012 or visit
www.cancer.ca/relay
to register on-line.
When: Friday June 22
Where: Brennan Park, Squamish
What: THE BIRKEN MARKET Art exhibit of local artist wares
including photography, jewellery, fresh country eggs, veggies and baked goods,
crafts, and much more.
When: Saturday June 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Olde School House next to the Birken Fire Hall
What: COMFORTABLY NUMB TRAIL RACE Mountain biking race.
Trail follows a winding 2 km trail through moss-covered forest.
When: Sunday June 24
Where: Lost Lake park, Whistler
What: ANNUAL STRAWBERRY TEA Celebrate Canada Week by coming
out to this event put on by the Pemberton Women’s Institute. Attendees will
receive a delicious piece of strawberry shortcake and tea. $4.
When: Tuesday June 26, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: Pemberton Museum.
What: VOLUNTEER NIGHT FOR AWARE KID’S NATURE CLUB Help the
AWARE Kid’s Nature Club get started by implementing a “Zero Waste Policy” and
contributing fun, creative idea for crafts, interactive games, presentations,
and performing arts.
When: Tuesday June 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Meadow Park Sports Centre
What: ARTWALK OPENING RECEPTION Join the tour of 30 art
venues in Whistler Village’s to admire paintings, photography, jewellery and
sculptures. After-part at Merlin’s.
When: Friday June 29, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Whistler Real Estate Company, Marketplace
What: RED BULL ELEVATION World-famous BMX event returns to
Whistler with a new, challenging course, the world’s best BMX dirt riders and
hot Canadian band Metric performing live – making Whistler the place to
be this Canada Day.
When: Friday June 29 – Sunday July 1
Where:
Skier’s
Plaza, Whistler Village
What: ART AT THE MARKET An exciting collection of copper
work, turned wood, paintings, pottery and leather work. Prizes include
Fundraiser Draw and framed 36’x36’, limited edition print of “A Walk in the
Park”, by Wanda Doyle.
When: Saturday June 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday
June 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: 39750 Cleveland Ave, next to the Farmers Market
What: BIRD WALK Look for adult birds feeding their young.
Walks go rain or shine. Easy walking. Binoculars are useful. Marcie has a
spotting scope for close viewing. Children are welcome when accompanied by a
parent.
When: Saturday June 30
th
, 9.30 a.m.
Where: Windsurfing Spit, Yellow gate.
What: CHRISTMAS IN CAMBODIA Garage sale, bake sale and
bottle drive to raise money for a water well and vegetable orchard in Cambodia.
When: Saturday June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Millennium Place