SPECIAL EVENTS
OFFICIAL INAUGURAL VILLAGE CHURCH SERVICE IN MY PLACE.
We invite you to attend this very special worship service 9 a.m. Sunday, June 24 in the Franz Wilhelmsen Hall, 4335 Blackcomb Way.BLACK BEAR SLIDE SHOW SERIES.
Spring black bears: Population peaks is the subject of this month’s slide show, presented by black bear researcher Michael Allen. Slide show is Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Tickets (at the door) are $10 for adults and $5 for children, with proceeds going to support black bear research and education in the Whistler area.WHISTLER’S MEGA GARAGE SALE.
July 1 at the RCMP detachment. Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast for the bears at 8 a.m. Garage sale starts at 9 a.m. Raffle, barbecue lunch and bear safety information. Proceeds help protect bears through the J.J. Whistler Bear Society and creating a better understanding of bears. Donations to the sale can be dropped off at RCMP offices during business hours. For more information, contact Sylvia at 905-4209.CANADA DAY PARADE.
Sunday July 1. With more events and a different route, it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Reynolds High School Marching band from Victoria will be participating as will RCMP officers decked out in red serge. All welcome. The more the merrier.WHISTLER ARTS EXPERIENCE.
A week-long celebration of the arts July 2-7, including Artrageous on July 6.MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
LAKE PLACID ROAD UPGRADE.
The municipality is holding an open house on Tuesday, June 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. to share project information. The open house takes place in council chambers at municipal hall.WOMEN OF WHISTLER MEETING.
On Tuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. the Women of Whistler will meet at Bavaria Restaurant, 4369 Main Street. Appetizers will be served and the meeting provides an opportunity to meet other women in Whistler to exchange ideas, make new friends and contacts. Guest speaker will be local extreme adventure competitor Chloe Lanthier, who will speak about her adventure preparation and belief in her abilities. To register call the chamber of commerce at 932-5528. Tickets $20. For information call Sue at 932-3458 or Bernie at 932-0306.CASCADIA MAYORS MEETING.
Mayors from Oregon to Whistler will be meeting in Whistler June 29 for semi-annual discussions on issues that affect the Cascadia region.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.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.CALLING ALL GARDENERS!
If you love to garden and want to show off your hard work, now’s your big opportunity. We’re having a community gardening contest – Whistler In Bloom. Call Deanna at 932-6469 to enter and for more details. Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.PEMBERTON MEADOWS MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Aug. 31-Sept. 3, requires food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, musicians, ticket agents and volunteers. Please contact Barry at 604-951-0091.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 6 p.m., Black Tusk Gallery on Main Street, 905-5540. All are welcome.WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE.
WAG is now a registered charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for gifts and donations made.MY YOUTH CENTRE.
Opening soon. Activities will include hangin’ out, 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. Smaller items can be dropped off at the Millennium Place front office or at Simon’s Hut in the High School. For information call 935-8378.AT THE MOVIES
EVOLUTION.
THE ANIMAL.
Rob Schneider stars as a man who receives animal organs into his body and starts taking on animal characteristics. At the Rainbow Theatre, June 22-28, at 9 p.m. Rated PGON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
Horstman Glacier open daily for summer skiing and riding in the afternoon.WHISTLER.
Whistler Mountain — including the bike park — will be closed until June 30, when it re-opens for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking.
WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRAINING SOLUTIONS.See what we offer. Excellent training opportunities for you!
June 25-29, First Aid Level II — $585
June 30, Retail Sales in Tourism — $79
July 10, Leading Your Team — $109 + GST
July 11, Foodsafe Level I — $90
July-Nov., Planning First! Small business planning
More information on our Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com or contact Stephanie Wells 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 604 894-6281. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.
