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SPECIAL EVENTS WAG DOGGY WASH . The seventh annual doggy wash takes place Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the municipal hall parking lot. CWMBACH MALE CHOIR . Internationally renowned Welsh choir performs Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WAG DOGGY WASH

. The seventh annual doggy wash takes place Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the municipal hall parking lot.

CWMBACH MALE CHOIR

. Internationally renowned Welsh choir performs Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Maurice Young Millennium Place.

HUNGRY BLACK BEARS; FALL FEEDING FRENZY

. Whistler black bear researcher Michael Allen discusses how bears can consume 200,000 berries each day, converting berries to winter fat, female pregnancies and weight gain, berry crop failures, bears in residential areas, and bear proofing and encounter guidelines. At the Chateau Whistler Resort, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. All proceeds support Whistler bear research and education programs.

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.

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.

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

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP.

How do you prepare when you have been called for the interview? The resume is only the first step; the interview is where the job is gained or lost. Learn the newest interview skills. Be prepared for that all-important face-to-face challenge. Today’s job market is highly competitive, which means that your job search skills are an important factor in giving you the edge. Come and join us at the Whistler Employment Centre at Creekside on Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a free workshop on interview skills. Form more information or to sign up (space is limited) call 932-6281.

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.

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

RUSH HOUR 2.

Hong Kong officer teams up with an LAPD member in this sequel to the 1998 action-comedy. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker star. At the Rainbow Theatre Aug. 24-30 at 7 p.m.

FAST AND THE FURIOUS.

Drag racing at its finest. At the Rainbow Theatre Aug. 24-30 at 9 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.