SPECIAL
EVENTS
What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! LUNA’s
first outdoor movie at Lost Lake this year is A Scanner Darkly. Entry is $5/$3.
Bring your blankets and leave the booze at home. For more info call the LUNA hotline
at 604-935-8372.
When:
Thursday July 5, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What:
WHISTLER ART WORKSHOPS ON THE LAKE – BEGINNER ACRYLICS This class will teach
some basic techniques in painting acrylics on canvas and is suitable for
students at the beginner to intermediate level.
When:
Friday July 6 – Sunday July 8
Where:
Chaplin House, Alta Lake
What:
ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Come view over ten gardens in the lush Pemberton Valley,
followed with an outdoor lunch at Simply Delicious Bakery. All proceeds to
benefit programs at St. David’s and the Mission and Outreach United Church in
Vancouver (serving the needs of Vancouver East Side). Contact the church at
(604) 894 – 6981 for more information. $10.
When:
Saturday July 7
Where: St.
David’s United Church
What: BIRD
WALK Join Whistler Naturalist Society for their monthly bird-walk along the
Valley Trail to Rainbow Park. Thirty three species were spotted on the last
bird walk. For more information contact Eva Bergersen at 604-935-3711.
When:
Saturday July 7, 7 a.m.
Where:
West end of Lorimer Road near Our Lady of the Mountains
What:
BELLYFIT WORKSHOP Experience the world’s first standardized Belly Dance Fitness
System that combines the beautiful, ancient and healing art of Belly Dance with
the precision, safety and effectiveness of modern fitness. Featuring a life DJ.
When:
Sunday July 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Meadow Park Sports Centre
What: BIRD
COUNT ON THE ESTUARY Join the Squamish Environmental Conservation Society
(SECS) for their monthly bird count. Divide into groups then head out into the
estuary for about 4 hours of birding. Meet back at the How Sound Inn at 1 p.m.
for optional lunch and to tally results. Bring binoculars if you have them.
When:
Sunday July 8, 8 a.m.
Where:
Restaurant at Howe Sound Inn, south end of Cleveland Ave.
What:
SQUAMISH TRIATHLON 10
th
annual. In memory of Bob McIntosh. 1500
meter lake swim, 37 kilometre bike ride, 10 kilometre trail run. For more
information visit
www.squamishtriathlon.org
.
When:
Sunday July 8
Where: Don
Ross Secondary School
What:
SUMMER BARBEQUE Come out for a summer bbq at the park put on by the Jewish
Sinai Centre. Donations appreciated. For more info go to
www.sinaicentre.org
.
When:
Sunday July 8, 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Rainbow park
What:
KABBALAH SERIES DEBUTS Series launches with one-time by donation introductory
lecture entitled “Start the mystical journey: The application of Kabbalah to
enhance your life.” By donation.
When:
Wednesday July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Esquires Coffee
What:
SQUAMISH MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Film festival with 20 finalist films, screened
throughout the festival week. Over $2000 in cash and prizes awarded. Also,
Squamish Climber’s Festival with speakers, films, presentations, competitions,
clinics, trail runs, pancake breakfasts, yoga stretches and adopt-a-crag days.
Photo displays, speakers, panel discussions, and more. www.squamishfilm.com.
When:
Friday July 13 to Saturday 21
Where:
Squamish Adventure Centre parking lot.
What:
WHISTLER CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL A magical fun-filled weekend for the entire
family in Whistler’s Creekside featuring a multitude hands on workshops led by
professional artists for kids and families in fine arts, crafts, theatre,
multi-media, dance, and music. The festival comes alive with entertainment by
roving musicians, zany characters, and popular children’s performers on the
main stage.
When:
Saturday July 14 – Sunday 15
Where:
Creekside
