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 July21
Where:
Squamish Adventure Centre parking lot.
What:
LUNAFLIKS One of the best ways to spend a Thursday night in Whistler! This
week’s movie is quirky Swedish comedy Slim Susie. 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 19, 9 p.m.
Where:
Lost Lake
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:
KOKANE
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:
Skier Plaza
What: BOOKISH
BOOZEHOUNDS BOTTLE DRIVE Donate your empties and browse the second-hand book
table at this fundraising event for the sixth annual Whistler Writers Festival
in September. To donate bottles or second hand books, contact Stella Harvey at
604 932 4518.
When:
Sunday July 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where:
Bottle depot
What: PAWS
SUMMER FUNDRAISER 2007 summer fundraiser consisting of a dog wash, BBQ, silent
auction, dog agility course, dog obedience classes and information seminars,
organized by P.A.W.S. (Pemberton Animal Wellbeing Society). For more
information contact Leah Mossop at 604-894 – 3647.
When:
Sunday July 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where:
Pemberton Pioneer Park
What: OIL
PAINTINGS FOR BEGINNERS This course is for beginner oil painters or those with
little experience who want to explore the techniques further. For more
information on Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake go to the Whistler Art
Council website.
When:
Friday July 27 to Sunday July 29
Where:
Chaplin House, Alta Lake
What:
AWARE KID’S NATURE CLUB Free indoor and outdoor drop-in programs for kids ages
6 to 12 years. Activities include wild plant and animal programs, games,
crafts, interactive presentations, and performing arts. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
When:
Saturday July 28
th
, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where:
North Shore Credit Union Room, Meadow Park Sports Centre
What: LILY
PADDLE DRAGON BOAT RACE Small pond style dragon boat racing! Local teams and a
few out of town crews race off in colourful dragon boats. $20/paddler. To enter
a team or join a boat, call Hugh or Hilary at 604-894-5684.
When:
Saturday July 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: One
Mile Lake, Pemberton
What:
DEEPAK CHOPRA Famous guru Deepak Chopra and David Simon present the Chopra
Center’s Seduction of Spirit Meditation Retreat. Presented by Whistler
Wellness, Kyle Boyle & Associates and the Chopra Centre.
When:
Monday July 30 to Saturday August 4th
Where:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
