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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.

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