Thursday Oct. 13
Communtiy
How Memory Works
Join Dr. Neal Melvin, neuroscience and molecular biology professor at Quest University, for a lecture on how memory works with insights from psychology and neuroscience. Free to attend. Co-sponsored by Quest University and the Whistler Public Library.
-7 pm
-Whistler Public Library
Arts + Entertainment
Vegabond Opera
This visceral artistic ensemble features instrumental and vocal performances coupled with an eclectic and theatrical experience incorporating elements of Weimar Cabaret, Arabic and Balkin forms along with original music from the ensemble's creative work.
-8 pm
-Millennium Place
Friday Oct. 14
Community
First Nation's Heritage
Lil'wat Basket Weaving Exhibit Launch and Traditional Blessing of the new Chief Joe Mathias Pole.
-1 pm
-The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Arts + Entertainment
Writing Workshop
Alma Alexander will work with writers from 10 to 17 years of age. Registration is required and space is limited to 30 people.
-3:30 pm
-Whistler Public Library
Arts + Entertainment
Book Launch
Local author Sara Leach launches her new book for children called Count Me In .
-3:30 pm
-Whistler Public Library
Events + Festivals
Fungus Among Us
Mushrooms are popping up just in time for the Whistler Naturalists' 9th annual mushroom festival. Friday starts with Andy MacKinnon's "10 Foolproof Mushrooms." For details and prices see www.whistlernaturalists.ca .
-7:30 pm
-Myrtle Philip Community School
Arts + Entertainment
Movie Premier
Teton Gravity Reserch's One For The Road follows local rippers and a cast of international pro freeskiers as they undercover first descents in Pemberton and Japan. Presented by DogLotion.com.
-7 and 9 pm
-Millennium Place
Arts + Entertainment
Whistler Writer's Festival
Opening Reception Tickets are $20 and they are available from the Vicious Circle: www.theviciouscircle.ca
-8 pm
-The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Saturday, Oct. 15
Events + Festivals
Fungus Among Us
Mushrooms are popping up just in time for the Whistler Naturalists' 9th annual mushroom festival. Guided walks in the morning followed by a tasty cooking demo with Owen Foster from Nita Lake Lodge. For details and prices see www.whistlernaturalists.ca .
-8:30 am
-Myrtle Philip Community School
Events + Festivals
Yoga Jam
$20 minimum donation with all proceeds going to the Africa Yoga Project.
-3 pm
-The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Community
Kids Day at the Fire Hall
Check out the Fire Hall in Squamish
-noon
-Squamish Fire Rescue Hall at 40439 Tantalus Road
Arts + Entertainment
Oil Painting Workshop
Informal workshop featuring west coast visionary impressionist David Low. Join David for a day of painting Spontaneous Landscapes from the heart! $90 includes canvas & paint
-10 am
-Brackendale School of Art
Sunday, Oct. 16
Arts + Entertainment
Sight and Sound
John Jenkins' Smalltown Revival performing with west coast impressionist landscape painter David Low live on stage. This creative exchange between band and painter will showcase a vast landscape of both sight and sound. Tickets: $15 at Xocolatl in Squamish.
-8 pm
-Brackendale Art Gallery
Arts + Entertainment
Film Movement Series: Protektor
Every month on the third Monday an award-winning independent and foreign film from the worlds top film festivals will screen. October's film is a drama-thriller from the Czech Republic. Free to attend! Popcorn by donation. Sponsored by the Friends of Whistler Public Library.
-7 to 9 pm
-Community Room, Whistler Public Library
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Community
Simply Accounting Level One Workshop
For more information visit www.whistlerchamber.com
-8:30 am - 12:30 pm
-Whistler Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Ongoing:
Arts + Entertainment
Foyer Gallery
The Squamish Public Library ongoing art exhibits currently feature Alison Hodson's textile mixed media and Manfred R. Krettek's 'Landscapes Around Us' acrylic on board along with his 'Fish Out of Water' ceramic sculpture
-Oct. 4 to Nov. 7
-Squamish Public Library foyer
Community
Social Media For Business
This workshop will demystify social media's most popular tools and give business owners the confidence to drop in and start reaping the benefits of having a strategic online presence in the social realm. For more information, visit www.whistlerchamber.com
-Oct. 18 - Nov. 8 (every Tuesday for four weeks) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
-Whistler Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Community
The indoor Winter Farmer's Market will begin its fourth season offering local farm fresh products, prepared foods, arts and crafts.
-Every Sunday from Oct. 23 to Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Community
Group meditation
Meditate with a group on Thurs evenings, all kinds of meditation welcome.
-Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
-The Oracle at Whistler
Sports
Yoga Classes
By donation in Whistler!
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 am
-HI-Whistler Meeting Room
Arts + Entertainment
Whistler Chorus Rehearsals
For more information: www.whistlerchorus.org.
-Thursdays 3:30 to 5:30 pm
-Whistler Secondary School Music Room
Arts + Entertainment
Whistler Singers Rehearsals
Everyone welcome. For more info, contact Alison 604-932-2979 / harphunter@telus.net.
-Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm
-Whistler Secondary School
Arts + Entertainment
Whistler Children's Chorus Rehearsal
For information: www.whistlerchorus.org
-Tuesdays Junior Choir 3 to 4 pm and intermediate choir 4 to 5 pm
-Spring Creek Community School
Upcoming Events
Community
Simply Accounting Level Two
This workshop will build on your existing Simply Accounting skills. Topics will include general ledger and bank reconciliation, bad debts, recurring entries, security, foreign exchange and reporting. For more information, visit www.whistlerchamber.com
-Oct. 20 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
-Whistler Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Arts + Entertainment
Movie Premier
Absinthe Films presents Twel2ve. This is a double feature snowboard film premier. Twelve riders refine the limits of what is possible.
-7 or 9 pm
-Millennium Place
Community
Squamish's 2nd Re-Use-It Fair
The fair marks National Waste Reduction Week with a pancake breakfast by the Squamish Lions Club! There will be live music through the event and kids will enjoy themselves with face painting and a colouring contest. Bring and leave usable, unwanted items (furniture, appliances, toys, bikes, electronics, wood and garden waste) and take away other people's stuff for free.
-Oct. 22 from 9 am to 3 pm
-Squamish Adventure Centre
Arts + Entertainment
Spirit of Squamish
Local students will serve up tricks and treats of Halloween-inspired music, drama and dance with proceeds going to the Access Music Education Fund.
-Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 pm
-Eagle Eye Theatre
Community
Squamish Baptist Church Fall Festival
The Squamish Baptist Church is celebrating October 31st with their Annual Fall Festival! This is a FREE community wide event geared towards children pre-school through 12 years old (and their parents) offering a fun, safe alternative to Halloween. There will be carnival games, candy, food, crafts and video games. Children and parents are encouraged to dress up in playful costumes but, please no scary attire! For more details visit: www.squamishbaptistchurch.org/fest.htm
-Monday, Oct. 31
-Squamish Baptist Church
Community
Recruiting and Retaining Workshop
By the end of the interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will be able to create job descriptions, design a plan for the interview process, determine what tools to use to complement the interview process to enable good hiring decisions, determine suitable search resources for recruiting employees and explore ideas and methodologies to create a workplace of choice that will engage and retain employees.
-Nov. 1 from 1 to 5 pm
-Whistler Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Community
The legal side of the employer
This course is designed to ensure business owners, managers and supervisors understand what is required to make their business a success by establishing strong people management practices. For more information, visit www.whistlerchamber.com
-Nov. 3 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
-Whistler Chamber of Commerce Boardroom