SPECIAL EVENTS
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.MOUNT CURRIE GALLERY OPEN HOUSE.
The Mount Currie Sculpture Gallery hosts a pre-renovation open house March 9 and 10, from 2 to 8 p.m.BETWEEN THE SHEETS 5.
The Whistler Writers’ Group is hosting a reading at BBK’s Pub Sunday, March 10 at 9 p.m. Local writers will share their work and the mic will be open to anyone with a story, poem, song etc. Actors, writers, singers and anyone with ears is welcome.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.TWITCH IV.
Fourth in a series of kayaking videos, at the Tantalus Lodge March 10, 7 p.m.PONTIAC GMC CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The best ski racers in Canada compete for national titles in downhill, super G, GS and slalom, March 11-20.CAST FUND-RAISER.
The Chateau Whistler hosts this fund-raising event for the Canadian Alpine Ski Team March 14.DINING OUT FOR LIFE.
On March 14, participating restaurants will donate 25 per cent of food bills that day to two AIDS-related charities, Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful. Participating Whistler restaurants include Araxi’s, Bavaria, BBK’s Pub, Chef Bernard’s, Kypriaki Norte, La Rúa and Quattro.GALA CONCERT.
All the medal winners, scholarship recipients and community choirs participating in the Howe Sound Music Festival (March 3-14) will appear in the Gala Concert Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the north gym of Howe Sound secondary school in Squamish.MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
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 COUNCIL MEETING.
Join the group at the back of the room, who are all running for council in November, at the next meeting Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. at municipal hall.WHISTLER MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AGM.
March 25, 7 p.m. at Myrtle Philip community school. Parents of children playing baseball, we need your input. For information call 604-932-2007.FRIENDS OF WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Annual general meeting is April 3, 7:45 p.m. at the library. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a new executive. This group will undertake fund-raising events to contribute to the operating budget of the library.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 dateON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB.
Sprite Park Riders Series Slopestyle, March 9.WHISTLER.
Canadian Alpine Skiing Championships, DH, SG, GS, SL for men and women, March 11-20.
AT THE MOVIES
DRAGONFLY.
A doctor’s wife dies in a bus crash in Venezuela and he tries to cope. Kevin Costner stars. At the Rainbow Theatre, March 8-14 at 7 p.m.WE WERE SOLDIERS.
Mel Gibson stars as a soldier during the Vietnam war. At the Rainbow Theatre, March 8-14, at 9 p.m.HELPING HANDS
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.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.
Winter coats for children of all ages 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.WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
March Training Sessions
March 12, ABCs of Employment Standards — $25
March 15, CPR4 — Renewal — $52.95 + GST
March 20, Destiny 21; The Leader Within — $139
March 22, First Aid Level I — $72
March 28, Service Excellence — $99 + GST
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.
