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SPECIAL EVENTS THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN. Lesley McCurdy performs in this one-woman show about the 19 th century "Moses of her people," Harriet Tubman.

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN. Lesley McCurdy performs in this one-woman show about the 19 th century "Moses of her people," Harriet Tubman. Born into a life of slavery, Tubman helped many African-Americans escape to freedom in Canada. A Whistler Arts Council presentation at Maurice Young Millennium Place April 5.

RE-USE-IT CENTRE SECOND ANNIVERSARY

. Saturday, April 6 starting at noon in Function Junction. Two-for-one sales and more. Proceeds to Whistler Community Services Society.

WORLD SKI AND SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL

. Ten days to shake the skiing/snowboarding world. Music, demonstrations, competitions, parties, films, slides, snow and fun. April 12-21.

PEMBERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE

. Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DANCE THEATRE OF OREGON

. At Maurice Young Millennium Place April 13, 7 p.m.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

OLYMPIC OPEN HOUSE:

TRANSPORTATION. At the Whistler Mountain Ski Club cabin April 10.

WHISTLER MINOR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION.

Season registration is Monday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 10, 6-8 p.m. at Myrtle Philip school.

WHISTLER LAWYER DISCUSSION GROUP.

As first of a series, local lawyer Donna Taylor will speak on issues of custody, guardianship, child support and special and extraordinary expenses of the children, with discussion to follow, on Wednesday, April 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Myrtle Philip Community Centre. Free admission; everyone welcome.

FRENCH PRE-SCHOOL//DAYCARE REGISTRATION

. Dandelion Daycare Society is accepting registration for its French program at the Spring Creek location. Start date is April 15, ages 3 to 5. Call 604-932-1119 to register.

WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING.

Monday April 15, 7 p.m. at municipal hall.

OLYMPIC OPEN HOUSE:

ECONOMIC BENEFITS. April 17 at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club cabin.

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 date.

DREAM WORKSHOP.

Active workshop on interpreting your dreams, April 30-May 2 at Chateau Whistler Resort. Call 604-905-5611 for information.

SCREENING MAMOGRAPHY PROGRAM.

Coming to Whistler May 9-15 and to Pemberton May 7-9. Appointments are still available. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB.

Atomic Halfpipe for skiers, April 6. Telus Mobility Ski Challenge for Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities, April 9. Mom’s Mountain Classic, April 11. Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival, April 12-21.

WHISTLER.

Sierra Wireless Air Canada Whistler Cup, April 5-7. Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival, April 12-21.

AT THE MOVIES

TIME MACHINE.

Based on the H.G. Wells classic, a scientist builds a machine that travels through time. Guy Pearce stars. At the Rainbow Theatre April 5-11, 5 and 7 p.m.

PANIC ROOM.

Jodi Foster plays a divorced mom who, with her daughter, is caught up in a cat and mouse game inside their New York brownstone when burglars come to collect some hidden loot. At the Rainbow Theatre April 5-11, at 9 p.m.

HELPING HANDS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 11 th Annual Valley Trail Run, 5 km and 10 km run on Sunday, May 26. Call Paul Vacirca at 604-935-5559.

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.com

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 )

COATS FOR KIDS.

Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre. For more information contact Whistler Community Services at 604-932-0113 or Jane Pratt at 604-935-7500.

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TRAINING SOLUTIONS.

Training Sessions April 11-25

April 11, Planning Tools — $109

April 16, Foodsafe Level 1 — $90 + GST

April 19, Building Service Excellence — $89 + GST

April 25, Service Excellence — $99 + GST

April 25, Child Care — $79.95 + GST

Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Caroline at 604-932-5922.

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.