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This Week Thursday Nov 17 Community Jill Ackhurst Community Welcome Dinner Celebrity Whistler Chefs design and cook a slow-food menu for new Whistler seasonal workers.

This Week

Thursday Nov 17

Community
Jill Ackhurst Community Welcome Dinner
Celebrity Whistler Chefs design and cook a slow-food menu for new Whistler seasonal workers.
= 5 pm
= Conference Centre Sea to Sky Ballroom

Sports
Spine Workshop
Come along and hear from Dr. Heather Johnston from Village Centre Chiropractic and Massage talk about how to get your spine ready for the ski season.
= 6 pm
= Whistler Public Library

 

Art + Entertainment
In Your Dreams
Millennium Place will be converted into a surrealist dream world featuring work from more than 20 artists. Paintings, sculptures, drift wood creations, glass-blown works, walking art from Paintertainment along with live music from DJ and artist Chili Thom. Admission is by donation. The ongoing exhibition will be displayed until Dec 15.
= 7 - 11 pm
= Millennium Place

 

Friday Nov 18

Community
Whistler Mayors Debate
The Rotary Club presents The Great Whistler Mayors Debate.
= 7 pm
= Rainbow Theatre

 

Mountains
Whistler Mountain opens!
Let the ski and snowboard season begin with uploading from the Creekside Gondola and the Whistler Village Gondola. Skiing and riding from Emerald Express, Big Red Express and Franz's Chair.
= 8:30 am - 3 pm
= Whistler Mountain

 

Arts + Entertainment
Welcome Week Film
The WCSS presents 2 Frogs in the West as part of Welcome Week. This is a free screening of the semi-autobiographical feature about finding your way in Whistler. Winner of the 2010 Best Film Mountain Culture Award at the Whistler Film Festival.
= 7 pm
= Whistler Public Library

 

Arts + Entertainment
Moist
The annual LUNA pool party returns with DJ Miss Kosmik. Taste Caribbean fruit and juices and enjoy a free massage. $5 includes LUNA membership for 18-35's.
= 9 pm
= Meadow Park Sports Centre

 

Saturday Nov 19
Community
General Municipal Election
Get out and cast votes for the people who you think are best equipped to lead the community.
= 8 am - 8 pm
= Whistler Conference Centre

 

Community
Feeding the Spirit
This Welcome Week event is for newcomers to Whistler. A free night of feeding minds, stomachs and spirits. Connect with other newcomers and long-time residents. It is also a fabulous way to score some truly great prizes.
= 5:30 - 7:30 pm
= Whistler Museum & Archives Society

 

Squamish+Pemberton

Community
Squamish General Municipal Election
= 8 am - 8 pm
= Brennan Park Recreation Centre

 

Community
Pemberton General Municipal Election
= 8 am  - 8 pm
= Pemberton Community Centre

 

Community
Indulge Gala Evening & Auction
whistlerhealthcarefoundation.org
Whistler's only elegant black-tie gala event! Indulge is in support of the Whistler Health Care Foundation.
= 5:30 pm
= Westin Whistler Resort & Spa

 

Sunday Nov 20

Arts + Entertainment
Maxx Laughs
Comedy night is back! Join host Ivan Decker with Simon King, Brett Martin and Glenn Wool.
= 8 pm
= Maxx Fish

Arts + Entertainment
That's Fine
The feature length film from Voleurz has been screened around North America and it returns for a screening at home. The film documents the antics and exploits of the infamous Voleurz family, made up of skiers, snowboarders and skateboards.
= 10 pm
= Longhorn Saloon

 

Squamish+Pemberton

Community
Winter Farmers Market
Find the farmers market on select dates this season.
= noon - 5pm
= CN Roundhouse at the Westcoast Railway Heritage Park

 

Monday Nov 21

Arts + Entertainment
Film Movement Series
Friends of the Whistler Public Library present the Columbian movie Karen Cries on the Bus . Free admission and popcorn by donation.
= 7 pm
= Whistler Public Library

 

Tuesday Nov 22

Community
Building An Effective Team
whistlerchamber.com
Get the tools required to work in an effective team environment for a productive and successful winter season.
= 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
= Whistler Chamber of Commerce

 

Community
Impossible2Possible
Find out how Ray Zahab went from smoking a pack a day to become a world renowned ultramarathoner and founder of an organization that inspires youth to reach beyond their perceived limits. RSVP: ndevine@whistlercentre.ca .
= 7 pm
= Whistler Conference Centre

 

Wednesday Nov 23

Community
The Art of Entrepreneurship
womenofwhistler.com
The Women Of Whistler presents a panel of successful female entrepreneurs who dared to think or act big. Panelists will discuss how the entrepreneurial business environment is changing, the issues and trends affecting their business as well as what they are doing to set themselves apart from the competition.
= 6 pm
= Westin Resort and Spa

 

Community
Annual General Meeting
The Pemberton & District Health Care Foundation will elect its directors and present financial statements. New members welcome.
= Thursday Nov 24 | 7 pm
= Pemberton Health Centre

 

Weekly:

Arts + Entertainment
Joan Baron showing
Check out the acrylic paintings created by this artist who uses vivid colours and texture. The series is called "Figures Capes".
= Mountain Galleries Whistler

 

Community
Winter Farmer's Market
The indoor market is in its fourth season offering local farm fresh products, prepared foods, arts and crafts.
= Sundays until Dec 18 | 11 am - 4 pm
= The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre

 

Squamish+Pemberton

Arts + Entertainment
Foyer Gallery
Ongoing art exhibits including Whistler resident Alison Hodson's textile mixed media.
= Squamish Public Library foyer

 

Upcoming events
Arts + Entertainment
Design it Yourself Series
November DIY: join a discussion on planning a new kitchen. Bring pen and paper, design and decor dilemmas and inspirations (photos, flooring, fabric and paint samples) and get professional trade tips, refreshments and good company. Please RSVP as space is limited.
= Nov 24 | 7 pm
= Patina Home Interiors

 

Arts + Entertainment
Double Movie Night
The Whistler Arts Council presents Aspen Extreme and Hot Dog back-to-back for only $10 or come for just one movie for $6. Cash bar will be open to purchase snacks and popcorn.
= Nov 24 | 6:30 pm
= Millennium Place

 

Arts + Entertainment
Norman Foote and the Whistler Children's Choir
Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 for seniors & students and $16 for WAC Members and can be purchased at Millennium Place or online.
= Friday Nov 25 | 8 pm
= Millennium Place

Community
Bizarre Bazaar
Whistler's Original Artisan Market! Unique, quality, hand-made art and crafts for those looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. More than 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond will be on hand.
=
 Nov 25 & 26
= Whistler Conference Centre

 

Arts + Entertainment

Dr Sketchy Anti-Art School
drsketchy.com
Drawing, music, food and drinks... and fun! Tickets at the café for $12.
= Sunday Nov 27 | 7-10 pm
= Burnt Stew Cafe

 

Community
Earthsave Monthly Potluck
earthsavewhistler.com/events
Everyone welcome, no gourmet chef cooking skills required! Please RSVP online and bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share.
= Nov 28th
= Alpine

 

Arts + Entertainment
Whistler Film Festival
whistlerfilmfestival.com
Prepare for the unexpected at the 11th annual festival. Discover 80+ innovative and original films from Canada and around the world, and connect with the people who made them. The Festival combines an international film competition with a comprehensive business and creative Summit for industry.
= various times
= Nov 30 - Dec 4

 

Arts + Entertainment
Pixar in the Plaza
A never-before-seen program of Pixar shorts will screen under the Pavilion at Whistler Olympic Plaza during the Whistler Film Festival.
= Dec 2 & 3 | 4 pm
= Whistler Olympic Plaza

 

Squamish+Pemberton

Arts + Entertainment
A Christmas Carol
Between Shifts Theatre presents this Christmas classic directed by Carla Fuhre. Tickets on sale at the Squamish Adventure Center, Billies Bouquet, Portico Gallery and Brackendale Art Gallery
= Nov 24 to 27 | Dec 1 to 4
= Brackendale Art Gallery

 

Arts + Entertainment
Lego Building Contest
Maximum of 50 participants. Send a note to Squamishlego@gmail.com for more information and to pre-register. There will be 3 age categories and prizes.
= Nov 25 | 6 to 8:30 pm
= Ecole Les Aiglons at Garibaldi Highlands Elementary

 

Community
Eagle Watch
Join the program by attending volunteer the training session. An optional on-site orientation will follow at the Eagle Run Dyke from 1 - 2 pm.
= Nov 26 | 9 - noon
= Squamish Adventure Centre

 

Community
Alzheimer's disease support
Information on Alzheimer's and related dementias for caregivers. Communication strategies, understanding changes in behaviours, future planning, advocacy and legal issues and taking care of yourself. Registration and info: 1-866-874-8348 or ksutherland@alzheimerbc.org
= Nov 26 & Dec 3  | 12:30 pm
= Squamish Renaissance

 

Arts + Entertainment
Christmas Train Rides
The Polar Express comes to Squamish for two weekends! Children and adults will enjoy the fun-filled 50-minute train ride with hot chocolate, cookies and stories. For more information or to purchase tickets call 604-898-9336 between 10 am and 4 pm.
= Nov 26 & 27 and Dec 3 & 4
= Westcoast Railway Heritage Park

 

Community
Growing Great Children in Pemberton
Kid's closet clean-out/big indoor garage sale.
= Nov 27 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm
= Pemberton Cottonwood Community Centre

 

Arts + Entertainment
The Nutcracker
A ballet performance of the holiday classic presented by the Squamish Youth Ballet.
= Eagle Eye Theatre at Howe Sound Secondary
= Dec 2 & 3