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SPECIAL EVENTS PADDLEFEST Canoe and kayak demos, tours, clinics and competitions over a three-day festival. There will be a First Nations Salmon BBQ, races and local rodeos and a 22-person war canoe for all ages and abilities.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PADDLEFEST

Canoe and kayak demos, tours, clinics and competitions over a three-day festival. There will be a First Nations Salmon BBQ, races and local rodeos and a 22-person war canoe for all ages and abilities. June 7-9 at the Edgewater Outdoor Centre.

WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP

The WFSG is a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to restore the health of Whistler’s watersheds to their utmost potential for people and fish through community partnerships, advocacy, education, and projects. The WFSG will be hosting volunteer activity sessions throughout the summer where people can help out and learn about stream restoration, streamside planting, fish monitoring and other stewardship activities. The first volunteer session will be a joint effort with Whistler/Blackcomb HIT, and will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2002. For information call 604-935-8323 or e-mail fish@whistler.ca

BIG BIKE FOR STROKE

Imagine 30 people on one giant bicycle. Corporate and community teams are welcome to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation in the Marketplace on Wednesday, June 12, all day. Draw prizes include a Houseboat Vacation and 29 mountain bikes.

G8 FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING

Hosted by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Bill Graham at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, June 12-13. Counterterrorism and post-Taliban Afghanistan are key components to the agenda.

LIL'WAT YOUTH SOCIETY BRINGS PRO-WRESTLING

ECCW/NWA (extreme Canadian wrestling) pro-wrestling is coming to the Mount Currie Gymnasium on Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $8 for students at the door or in advance at the Mount Currie Band Office, Lil'Wat Gas, Mount Currie Health Centre, Mount Currie Sporting Goods and Xit'Olacw Corner Store.

JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

The sounds of jazz and blues filter throughout the village from June 14-16.

Colin James headlines the festival on Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. at the Whistler Conference centre. Tickets are $28.50.

WHISTLER ANGLING CLUB DERBY

WAC is hosting its second annual Alta Lake Fathers Day Fishing Derby. The event will be run from Lakeside Park on Sunday, June 16. Pre-registration is at Whistler Flyfishing, 103-4338 Main Street.

SEA TO SKY LRMP PROJECT UPDATE

Hosted by the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management, the meetings are to inform the public about the progress of the area's LRMP. At the Pemberton Community Centre (Rooms 111-112) on Tuesday, June 18 and Myrtle Philip Community School gymnasium on Wednesday, June 19. An open house session will run from 5-7 p.m. and a formal meeting from 7-9:30 p.m.

MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

A silent auction for the Museum and Archives Society at the Dubh Linn Gate on Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

ANNUAL SEA TO SKY TRAIL RIDE

Join the ride from D'Arcy to Whistler, Whistler to Squamish on July 6 -7. For more info call 604-730-1247.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

OLYMPIC INFOZONE

Staff of the 2010 Vancouver Bid Corporation will be at the June 12 Olympic InfoZone meeting to discuss Cultural Programs for the Bid and the Games with Burke Taylor, Beth Freeman and Marti Kulich. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club Cabin.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

If you want to hear (and see) some interesting ideas on the topic of transportation as it relates to options and growth in the Corridor, don't miss Vancouver City Councillor Gordon Price at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, June 20, at 11:45 a.m. at Wildflower Restaurant.

BEAR SMART PRESENTATIONS

Every Wednesday beginning June 12th at 7:30 p.m. at Millennium Place. Presentations will focus on various aspects of bear biology & ecology, bear behaviour, living with bears in your backyard and safety in bear country. On June 19th, we are featuring a special presentation by Dan ‘The Bear Man’ LeGrandeur, a long time wildlife manager who will share his bag of tricks for living with bears in your backyard. Admission by donation. For more information, contact the J.J. Whistler Bear Society at 604-905-4209.

ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

Draw nude models in your choice of dry medium. Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m. at MY Place. Facilitated by Mark of Lotus and Britt Germann. For information, phone 604-932-0415. This might be the last chance at the MY Place venue.

WHISTLER’S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY

Meets every three weeks at ...Gone Bakery. Call Chris Childs at 604-938-6318 ext. 222 or e-mail WSG@yahoogroups.com for next meeting date.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB

Closed. Re-opening June 10 for summer operations.

WHISTLER

Mountain bike park is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Skiing and boarding continue on upper part of mountain until June 9. Creekside Gondola, Garbanzo Express and Fitzsimmons Express closed for the season.

 

HELPING HANDS

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Big Bike is coming to Whistler for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Teams will ride a 30-person bike for 25 minutes, June 12. To participate or volunteer call Marian Toft at 604-983-8492.

RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER

The Jack Bell Foundation, a registered non-profit organization, is expanding its van pool/car pool service between Squamish and Whistler. New riders are now being accepted. For further information call Malea at 1-888-593-7433, or Alan at 604-932-2222/604-898-4531, or register online at www.ride-share.com

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 )

UPWARD BOUND

This free program is to assist persons with a disability to prepare for, obtain, and keep employment or self-employment. Financial assistance may be available for skills development, wage subsidies or special work-site adaptations. Sponsored by HRDC, this service is available to qualified residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Call 604-905-8486 to book an appointment.

COATS FOR KIDS

Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre. For more information contact Whistler Community Services at 604-932-0113 or Jane Pratt at 604-935-7500.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Training Sessions June 10-14

June 13, Service Excellence - $99 + GST

June 13, Leadership vs. Management - $139

June 13, First Aid Level I - $72

Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Kristyna at 604-932-5922.

WHISTLER EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Free workshops on resume and interview skills. Make sure you have the latest information on job search skills so that you can optimize your chances for employment. Call Marta or Sara @ 604-932-6281 to reserve a seat and to confirm time and location.

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 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.