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SPECIAL EVENTS 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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, 2 p.m., Whistler Village. 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. Cake at 3:45 p.m. in front of Le Chamois. Fireworks 10 p.m. in the village.

UPPER VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET.

The July 1, Canada Day edition of the weekly Farmers’ Market includes farm-fresh produce, cheese, honey, preserves, crafts, furniture and jewelry. The Upper Village Farmers’ Market runs each Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., between the Chateau Whistler and the Glacier Lodge.

WORCA YOUTH DIRT CAMPS.

Free to all WORCA members, the July 4 camp includes mountain biking etiquette, the "ride don’t slide" theory, and great mountain bike technique. Pick up registration forms at the next Loonie race. Sign on forms will be available at the Glacier Shop at 9 a.m. Call the WORCA hotline, 938-9893, for more information.

WHISTLER ARTS EXPERIENCE.

A week-long celebration of the arts July 2-7, including workshops, free outdoor programs, dinner with artist Mike Svob July 5 and Artrageous on July 6. For workshop inquiries and registration call the Whistler Community Arts Council at 938-0498.

PEMBERTON & DISTRICT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT.

The health care foundation’s sixth annual charity golf tournament goes July 6 at noon at the Pemberton Valley Golf and Country Club. Sponsored by Cardinal Concrete, this is the foundation’s only fund-raiser of the year. The foundation provides grants to the Pemberton Health Centre for equipment, renovations, educational scholarships and health care programs not funded by tax dollars. Golfers and hole sponsors are needed. Call Bruce MacFayden at 894-6021 or contact the Pemberton Golf and Country Club, Pemberton Health Care Centre or foundation members.

ART ON THE LAKE.

The second in a once-a-month series of days showcasing local artists at the Whistler Outdoor Experience grounds near the Edgewater Lodge. July 8 the featured artist is Natural Furniture builder Jo Collins. Drop by between 1 and 5 p.m.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

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.

WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.

A public hearing on the proposed Protected Area Network zoning for the Alpha Creek lands is scheduled. July 3, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.

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.

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.

PAPERBACKS WANTED.

The Whistler Public Library wants used paperbacks for its huge book sale on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the IGA in Marketplace. Bring your books to the library, 4329 Main Street, before the sale or directly to the sale table on Aug. 4.

AT THE MOVIES

AI.

Stephen Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence is "…like nothing else Spielberg has done. ‘A.I’ exhilarates, frustrates and provokes; it’s the most ambitious Hollywood movie in sight," according to Newsweek’s Dave Ansen. At the Rainbow Theatre, June 29-July 5, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

Horstman Glacier open daily for summer skiing and riding in the afternoon.

WHISTLER.

Reopens June 30 for sightseeing, hiking and mountain biking.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Leadership Training Series

Managing Your MVPs: $109/module or $499 for the series. Each module is four hours.

July 10, Leading Your Team

July 12, Recruiting Quality Staff

July 17, Motivating Staff

July 19, Managing Performance

July 24, Disciplining Employees

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 604 894-1727. Limited spaces available. Workshops are free and are offered on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.