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SPECIAL EVENTS WEETAMA . Whistler?s celebration of aboriginal culture, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, includes hoop and powwow dances, elder storytellers and carving demonstrations all weekend, and The Feast on Saturday evening.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEETAMA

. Whistler?s celebration of aboriginal culture, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, includes hoop and powwow dances, elder storytellers and carving demonstrations all weekend, and The Feast on Saturday evening. Tickets at the Whistler Activity and Information Centre.

SHYLOCK

. A one-man play staring David Berner as an actor who portrays Shylock in Shakespeare?s Merchant of Venice. Poignant and thought provoking, at Maurice Young Millennium Place Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

PEMBERTON MEADOWS MUSIC FESTIVAL

. John Bottomley, Suzanne Gitzi, Davey?s Locker and Tiller?s Folly headline this festival, Aug. 31-Sept. 3. at the Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds. Weekend passes are $75 and day passes are $25.

WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY?S 15 TH BIRTHDAY

. Sept. 1, 2 p.m. at the library, 4329 Main Street. Birthday cake, lists of locals? favourite books, tours and a general celebration of 15 years serving the community.

ROTARY CORN ROAST

. Join the Whistler Rotary Club Labour Day weekend for their annual corn roast. Bring your family and friends, join in the fun and enjoy the farm fresh corn-on-the-cob. Sept. 1-3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Whistler Village by the North Shore Credit Union. Funds raised support local community service projects.

LANGLEY HORNETS VS

. BURNABY BULLDOGS . Whistler Minor Hockey presents an exhibition game between Junior A teams on Sept. 3, noon at Meadow Park Arena. Tickets are $20 for a family, $10 for adults and $5 for children 15 and under. Proceeds go to Whistler Minor Hockey. Tickets available at the door.

FAMILY FUNFEST

. Whistler Parks and Recreation is hosting this family picnic Sunday, Sept. 9, 4-7 p.m. at Rainbow Park. Food is provided by local businesses ($4 per meal) and Whistler Outdoor Experience is providing canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. A tarot card reader, face painting and a tug-o-war are also part of the afternoon events.

WHISTLER JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

. Juno Award-winning Metalwood is the headline act for the 12 th annual Jazz and Blues Festival, Sept. 14-16. Metalwood, along with Bullfrog and Kid Koala, play at the Underground in the Whistler Conference Centre Sept. 15. Six bands play outdoors in a variety of locations over the weekend.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.

It?s summer holiday time for councillors, who don?t meet again until Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. in council chambers, municipal hall.

STAYING SAFE IN BEAR COUNTRY.

The J.J. Whistler Bear Society is holding its bi-monthly Bear Smart presentation Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m. at Millennium Place. Call Sylvia at 604-905-4209 for information.

WHISTLER BREAST CANCER FORUM.

Monday, Sept. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Millennium Place. Admission is free. Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring lots of questions. For more information call Linda Seifred at 932-2854.

PEMBERTON MEADOWS CHILD CARE CENTRE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre. Old and new society members welcome. For information call 894-5520.

DANDELION DAYCARE SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

To be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Whistler Children?s Centre, 7146 Nesters Road, at 7 p.m.

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.

THE WHISTLER DANCE ACADEMY.

Fall dance classes will begin in September and are open to all levels and age groups. Come on out and shake your booty. A children's summer dance workshop will be taking place in August. For information about either of these workshops, please contact Alaine at 905-0981 or June at 935-0183. The Whistler Dance Society is a non-profit group.

HELPING HANDS

WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP ?

is planning a series of volunteer action days this summer to restore and enhance fish habitat around the Whistler Valley. Volunteers donate a few hours of their time and learn much about Whistler?s aquatic ecosystem and the animals that depend on them. This is a great chance to participate in the conservation of Whistler?s natural environment. For more information call Lisa or Veronica at 935-8323.

WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE.

WAG is now a registered charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for gifts and donations made.

MY YOUTH CENTRE.

Now open at Maurice Young Millennium Place. Activities include ping pong, pool table, Playstation, Nintendo, Internet access, big screen projection TV, day and overnight trips and tons of other activities. Needed are donations of videos, games, Playstation and Nintendo games and any other "cool" stuff. For hours of operation call 935-8410.

J.J. WHISTLER BEAR SOCIETY >>

People and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about coexisting with bears in your backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or visit us online at www.bearsmart.com < http://www.bearsmart.com > (email: info@bearsmart.com )

AT THE MOVIES

RAT RACE.

Six people go a little crazy in a race to find $2 million in cash. John Cleese, Cuba Gooding Jr., Whoopi Goldberg and Rowan Atkinson star. At the Rainbow Theatre Aug. 31-Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

AMERICAN PIE 2.

Sequal to the 1999 comedy about five young guys with overactive hormones seeking to "get a little." Eugene Levy, Shannon Elizabeth and Mena Suvari star. At the Rainbow Theatre Aug. 31-Sept. 6 at 9:15 p.m.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

The glacier is closed for another summer. Skiing and boarding resume Nov. 22.

WHISTLER.

Open daily for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Sept. 10, Retail Sales in Tourism ? $79

Sept. 13, Foodsafe Level I ? $90

Sept. 14, First Aid Level I ? $70

More information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com or contact Stephanie at 932-5922.

PEMBERTON EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Job Search Workshops

Come and join us at the Pemberton employment Centre to find out how to prepare a winning resume, cover letter, or the latest interview technique and other job-related topics. For more information or to sign up please call 604 894-1727. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.