SPECIAL EVENTS
OKTOBERFEST . A Whistler tradition returns with beer, bratwurst, beer, oom-pah-pah music, pretzels, beer and a root beer garden. A parade from Marketplace to Village Square kicks off the Oct. 12-14 festival. The conference centre is turned into a Bavarian beer hall for the weekend.
ROSSIGNOL ZERO CEILING FUND-RAISER
. Christian Begins new film Expand Your Mind premiers at Merlins Bar and Grill Oct. 13 at the first of a series of events to benefit the Zero Ceiling Society of Canada. Some of Whistlers best photographers will also present slide shows set to music. Tickets are $10, available through Extremely Canadian in the Timberline Lodge or at the door.WHISTLER FIREFIGHTERS OPEN HOUSE
. Check out the fire engine, slide down the pole, climb the ladders on Oct. 14, noon to 3 p.m.VANCOUVER SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP
. The 36 th annual edition of the swap is being held at the Seaforth Armouries in Vancouver Oct. 19-21. Admission is $2 ($5 for families), with proceeds going to support junior racing and snow sport programs in British Columbia.MUSEUM FUND
- RAISER . The Whistler Museum and Archives will be holding a fund-raising event at the Dubh Linn Gate on Thursday, Oct. 25. The evening includes a buffet dinner, a pint, entertainment and entry into a raffle. Tickets are $20, available at the museum.MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.
Oct. 15, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.LAKE PLACID ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
Municipal representatives will present the results of the tender process for Lake Placid Road reconstruction at a public meeting Oct. 16, 5-6 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.MYRTLE PHILIP PAC MEETING.
Oct. 16, 7 p.m. at Myrtle Philip school.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON.
John Winter, president of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, will speak on The New Era: Working With Government. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11:45 a.m. at the Delta Whistler Resort. Call 604-932-5528 for reservations.POLITICAL DISCUSSION.
Whistlers only municipal political party meets at Gone Bakery every three weeks. Next meeting is Oct. 24, 7 p.m. for information contact Chris Childs at 604-938-6318, ext. 222.SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY.
The mobile screening mammography program is coming to the Pemberton Health Centre Nov. 5-6 and the Whistler Health Care Centre Nov. 7-9. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment or for further information.HELPING HANDS
FURNITURE SALE
. The Re-Use-It Centre and local charities are holding a furniture sale Oct. 27-28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in Function Junction. Clean, slightly used items accepted for donation. Call 604-932-1121 for details. Organized by Whistler Community Services with support from various service clubs and businesses.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 )ON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
Skiing and boarding resume Nov. 22.WHISTLER.
See above.WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRAINING SOLUTIONS.Oct. 16, WHMIS Standards $30
Oct. 17, Superior Customer Relations $219+GST
Oct. 18, EQ-The Essentials $219+GST
Oct. 22-26, Level III First Aid Renewal $585
Oct. 23, Workplace Violence Prevention $119+GST
Oct. 29-Nov. 9, Level III First Aid $735
Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Stephanie at 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 at the upcoming Whistler-Blackcomb job fair or any other employment opportunity.Thursday, Oct. 11 Resume Preparation, 10 a.m.-noon.
Friday, Oct. 12 Interview Skills, 10 a.m.-noon. Call Marta or Nicola @ 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.