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SPECIAL EVENTS PEMBERTON TRADE FAIR. April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre. NHL ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME . April 28, 7 p.m. at Meadow Park Arena. U-HF (Unheard frequency.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PEMBERTON TRADE FAIR.

April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre.

NHL ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME

. April 28, 7 p.m. at Meadow Park Arena.

U-HF (Unheard frequency.

Christian band The Wildings are at the Whistler Racquet and Golf Resort April 29. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30. Sponsored by Whistler Community Church. Everyone welcome.

SAFARI ON ICE.

The Whistler Skating Club’s carnival follows a safari through Africa theme, from Egypt to South Africa. Gary Beacon, a former Canadian senior men’s national competitor, is scheduled to be the guest skater. Tickets for the May 5 show are available at Meadow Park Sports Arena.

WHISTLER VALLEY TENNIS CLUB GRAND OPENING.

Noon to 4 p.m. on May 5 and 6 the Whistler Valley Tennis Club is welcoming new and returning members at the club beside Hoz’s Pub, overlooking Nita Lake. For information contact Michele Bush at 938-1495.

PEMBERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPRING SALE.

Garden plants, home baking, seed potatoes and a white elephant are all for sale Saturday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pemberton Legion.

WHISTLER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL.

The annual festival, now in its 11 th year, is a fund-raising event for the Whistler Public Library. Wines presented by International Cellars Inc., with the support of the Consulates of Spain, the United States, Chile and France. Tuesday, May 8, 7-9 p.m. at the Chateau Whistler. Tickets are $25, available at the library, the conference centre and at the door.

GIANT GARAGE SALE.

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Myrtle Philip school. A fund-raiser for the Parent Advisory Council. Tables are $30. Contact Sana March at 932-2016 or Karen Williamson at 932-1181.

GERANIUM AND SPRING FLOWER SALE.

The 10 th annual fund-raiser for the Whistler Children’s Centre takes place May 18 and 19 at the Whistler Children’s Centre. Cedar hanging baskets will also be on sale. Order forms available at of April 27. Call 932-1119 for information.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

OPEN HOUSE ON REZONING PROPOSAL.

A rezoning proposal for John Zen’s Alpha Creek lands are on tap at municipal hall, 10 a.m.-noon April 28.

WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.

Round two of applicants for grants in aid make their presentations at this special meeting April 30, 7 p.m.

SCREENING MAMOGRAPHY.

Coming to Whistler May 30, 31 and June 1; to Squamish May 7-11 and May 14-18; and to Pemberton May 28, 29. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment.

RUGBY-RUGBY-RUGBY

. The Hoarey Marmots Rugby Football Club is training every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Whistler high school. All levels are welcome – girls too. Train for tournaments and matches or just come along for some fun. Call Donny @ Tapleys Pub, 932-4011 or e-mail zammo3@excite.com for information.

HELPING HANDS

WHISTLER CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL.

Interested in enhancing the artistic and creative talents of young children? The Whistler Community Arts Council is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Whistler Children’s Art Festival taking place on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday May 27. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: organizing committee, art workshop leaders, art workshop helpers, festival setup/takedown. Help make this community event a success. Contact the Arts Council at 938-0498.

WRITERS’ GROUP.

How would you like to get together with other writers of fiction to share our work, provide each other with support and feedback and brainstorm ways to get out work published. Interested? If so, please call Stella at 932-4518 for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE ART.

An informative lecture enhancing understanding of the art and culture of the Northwest Coast First People. Approximately 30 minutes long, Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 8 p.m., Black Tusk Gallery on Main Street, 905-5540. All are welcome.

AT THE MOVIES

DRIVEN.

Sylvester Stallone wrote the script and stars as a retired CART racing driver who is brought in to help a young, struggling driver, played by Kip Pardue. At the Rainbow Theatre April 27-May 3, at 7 and 9:15 p.m.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

Winter operations are now over. The Horstman Glacier opens for summer skiing/riding on June 11.

WHISTLER.

Nike Snowboard Series halfpipe May 5, slopestyle May 6.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Mediation, May 8-10 — $295

Level I First Aid, May 11 — $100

Priority Manager, May 14 —$595+GST

Understand WHMIS at your own pace. Books now available, $150+GST.

Further information is located on our Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com or contact Stephanie Wells at 932-5922.

PEMBERTON EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Job Search Workshops

As important as your resume is, the cover letter is even more so. Come and join us at the Pemberton Employment Centre to find out how to prepare an effective cover letter and other important correspondence. For more information or to sigh up, call 894-6281. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. The next workshop, Cover Letter and other Correspondence, is being offered May 8, 2001.