What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! This
week’s movie is Rhinoceros Eyes by David Cronenberg’s nephew Aaron Woodley.
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 12, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
What:
WORKSHOPS ON THE LAKE – BEGINNER WATERCOLOUR This course teaches beginners the
basic techniques every watercolour painter needs to know. For more information
on Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake go to the Whistler Art Council website.
When:
Friday July 13 – Sunday July 15
Where:
Chaplin House, Alta Lake
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. www.squamishfilm.com.
When:
Friday July 13 to Saturday 21
Where:
Squamish Adventure Centre parking lot.
What: ART
AT THE MARKET Come see an exciting collection of paintings, turned wood,
photographs and woven copper. Enter the fundraiser draw to support the Howe
Sound Women’s Centre and VISUALS. For more info visit www.squamishart.com
When:
Saturday July 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where:
39750 Cleveland Ave, next to Farmers Market
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
What:
NATURE WALK Walk features candystick, gnome plant, and other ghost flowers of
the forest floor. Put on by Rachel Shephard from the Squamish Environmental
Conservation Society. For more info visit www.naturesquamish.ca.
When:
Sunday July 15, 1 p.m.
Where: TBA
What:
SQUAMISH GEARJAMMER Participate in the off road mountain bike race that follows
trails through Squamish. Finish line and marketplace in Rose Park. Entries
online now at www.gearjammer.ca.
When:
Sunday July 15
Where:
Rose Park
What:
SICKO SCREENING Join Whistler Watch and the local chapter of the Council of
Canadians for the screening of Michael Moore’s new movie Sicko. A discussion
will follow after the movie to discuss private vs. public health care in
Canada. For info call 604-932-1969.
When:
Monday July 16, 6:45 p.m.
Where:
Village 8 Cinemas
What:
THE TRACK CLUB AT WHISTLER SLIDING
CENTRE Come find out about joining the new Whistler Sliding Centre Track Club
at one of three Sea-to-Sky community meetings! Visit
www.bcsliding.com
for info on dates and
times.
When:
Thursday July 19 to Saturday July 21
Where:
Pemberton, Squamish, Whistler
What:
KOKANEE
CRANKWORX
Grease your chains, grab your gear and make sure to be in
Whistler for this hotly anticipated, bigger and better mountain bike festival.
See the world’s best mountain bikers zip down the mountain and demonstrate
death-defying stunts.
When:
Saturday July 21 to Sunday July 29
Where:
Skiers Plaza
What: PAWS
SUMMER FUNDRAISER P.A.W.S. (Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society) is organizing a
2007 summer fundraiser consisting of a dog wash, bbq, silent auction, dog
agility course, dog obedience classes, information seminars, plus more. For
more information contact Leah Mossop at 604-894 – 3647.
When:
Sunday July 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where:
Pemberton Pioneer Park