SPECIAL EVENTS
VAGINA MONOLOGUES. The Second Shift troupe present selected scenes from Eve Ensler’s award-winning play March 1 at Maurice Young Millennium Place. Sold out but there is a weight list at MY Place.
LES IS MORE.
Leslie Harris blues and jazz at Millennium Place, March 2.ANNE GLOVER.
Victoria-based storyteller performs at Myrtle Philip Community Centre Sunday, March 3 at 4 p.m. Children ages 5 and up and their caregivers are welcome. Admission is by donation.DON BRYAN AND STEVE KOCEVAR.
A ventriloquist and a magician come to Millennium Place March 3 for an afternoon of magic and an evening of comedy, at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.CARLOS DEL JUNCO.
Sensitive, sexy, soulful sounds from del Junco on the blues harmonica, with Don Ross on guitar. At Millennium Place March 8 at 8 p.m.WHISTLER PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION.
Work by several renowned local photographers, including Eric Berger, Dano Pendygrasse and Greg Griffith, will be at Millennium Place March 10-April 2. Opening reception March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.
MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.
The machinations of local government, at municipal hall March 4, at 7 p.m.PEMBERTON & DISTRICT HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION AGM.
The foundation will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at the Pemberton Health Centre. The 2001 financial statements will be presented, election of board members and planning for the 2002 golf tournament. New members are welcome and needed. Call Bruce MacFayden at 604-894-6021 for information.MYRTLE PHILIP PAC MEETING.
Regularly scheduled meeting moved to Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m. at Myrtle Philip school. This will be the last PAC meeting before the school board’s March 13 meeting where the school boundary decision will be made. Any group wishing to make a presentation to the school board regarding this matter should contact the school board offices and request to be put on the agenda.AWARE SLIDE SHOW.
AWARE’s Wilderness Backyard Committee is hosting the Lillooet Rainshadow Wilderness show March 7, 7 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Resort’s Cheakamus Room. Slide shows and speakers from the Sierra Club of B.C., the Southern Chilcotin Wilderness Society, the Bridge River Society and more. All welcome. Call 604-932-4457 for information.SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
The Howe Sound School Board will hold its monthly meeting in Whistler on Wednesday, March 13. The boundary for the new Spring Creek elementary school will be decided at the meeting.WHISTLER’S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY
meets every three weeks at ...Gone Bakery. Please call Chris Childs at 604-938-6318 ext. 222 or e-mail WSG@yahoogroups.com for next meeting dateHELPING HANDS
WHISTLER NORDIC YOUTH PROGRAM.
Mondays from Jan. 14 to March 8 the Whistler Nordic Cross-country Club is running a youth club program for kids age 12 and up. The program runs from 5 to 7 p.m. each Monday at Lost lake Park. Contact Michelle Crowe at 604-932-4447 for information.ZERO CEILING SEEKING DONATIONS.
Zero Ceiling Society of Canada, a non-profit society, seeks donations to one of their youth programs. They are looking for four snowboards, sizes 152,158, and two boards at 161; Four pairs of boots in sizes 25, two pair at 28, and one pair of size 29; four sets of bindings. If you can assist please call Jo Woods at 604-932-6869 or email jo_woods@excite.com.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.comWHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE.
WAG is now a registered charitable organization and can issue tax receipts for gifts and donations made.ATTENTION PARENTS.
Official tax receipts for the year 2001 are now ready to be picked up at the Whistler Children’s Centre. Drop by administration.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 <COATS FOR KIDS.
Children’s winter coats can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners. Coats are accessed by local children in need. For more information contact Whistler Community Services at 604-932-0113.ON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
WHISTLER.
Whistler FreeRide Day; Ladies Day, March 2. Canadian Alpine Skiing Championships, DH, SG, GS, SL for men and women, March 11-20.
AT THE MOVIES
WE WERE SOLDIERS.
Mel Gibson stars. At the Rainbow Theatre, March 1-7, at 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRAINING SOLUTIONS.March Training Sessions
March 12, ABCs Employment Standards — $25
March 12, Planning Tools — $109
March 15, CPR4 — Renewal — $52.95 + GST
March 20, Destiny 21; The Leader Within — $139
March 22, First Aid Level I — $72
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 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.
