SPECIAL EVENTS
FULL CIRCLE
Join the Whistler Childrens Chorus as it celebrates 10 years of song Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Church. Call Alison at 604-932-2979 for information.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY OPEN HOUSE
The Creative Discovery Open House will have fun for the entire family with face-painting, story-time, a clown, raffle prizes and demonstration classes for music and art. The open house runs from 10 a.m.-noon at Millennium Place, May 4. Phone 604-938-4833 to help out or participate in one of the demonstration classes.
24-HOUR RELAY GARAGE SALE
The community-wide garage sale, May 4, 10 a.m. at Base II, Blackcomb. All the proceeds go to Easter Seal Camp Squamish, for children with disabilities. Call 604-938-7394 for details.
SPRING SALE
The Pemberton Womens Institute will be holding its annual spring sale May 4, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pemberton Legion. Garden plants, home baking, seed potatoes and white elephants.
WORCA WHISTLER TRAIL DAZE
Meet at Teppan Village, May 4, 9 a.m. There is a free pancake breakfast.
CYCLING THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE, PART 1
A slideshow documentary with 1,000 images from a 25-month journey from Vancouver to Santiago, Chile, May 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Whistler Community Centre at Myrtle Philip School. $10 at Escape Route, $12 at the door. Call 604-938-3228.
ANNUAL FUND RAISER DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
The annual fund-raiser for the Pemberton Museum and Archives Society will take place on May 4, at 6 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $15 for one or $25 for two and are available at the Legion 604-894-6561, Sea to Sky Books 604-894-6227 or from Denize Callaway 604-894-6682.
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
The annual dance takes place at the Chateau Whistler May 4, 5-8:30 p.m.
WAKING BEARS
Whistler Bearlife Slide Series features local black bear researcher Michael Allen Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Topics include shaking off hibernation, why bear cubs are so small, and Allens cougar project. $10 admission. Proceeds support the winter 2002-03 Sleeping Bear Program.
WHISTLER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL.
The 12 th annual festival takes place Thursday, May 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Proceeds go to the Whistler Public Library.
MAY FAIR!
The Alta Lake School is hosting the second annual May Fair on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the base of Blackcomb. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of childrens crafts, may pole dancing, storytelling, puppet shows, food and fun. Rain or shine.
GYMKHANA
Pemberton Valley Riding Clubs first of the season gets underway May 11 at 11 a.m. Barrels, pole-bending, keyhole, scurries, flag, quads, stake race and a jackpot.
MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS
ADULT FIGURE DRAWING
Draw nude models in your choice of dry medium. Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m. at MY Place. Facilitated by Mark of Lotus and Britt Germann. Registration and information at repeatingwords@hotmail.com or phone 604-932-0415. Male/female models needed, nudity not necessarily required.
OLYMPIC INFO-ZONE
Local 2010 Bid staff talk about understanding the Bid process on the world stage at the May 8 Info-Zone meeting. At the Whistler Mountain Ski Club cabin, 7 p.m.
WHISTLER COUNCIL MEETING
Regular council meeting May 6, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.
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.
WHISTLER SLO-PITCH LEAGUE: TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING
Mandatory meeting for all team captains or representatives, May 7, 7 p.m. in the Alex Philip Lounge at Myrtle Philip Community Centre. Call 604-938-0555.
PEMBERTON VALLEY RIDING CLUB
Annual general meeting May 7, 7 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre. President and vice president positions are open for nomination.
WHISTLERS 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.
ON THE MOUNTAINS
BLACKCOMB
Closed. Re-opening June 10 for summer operations.
WHISTLER
Sprite Park Riders Series halfpipe and slopestyle, May 4-5. Showcase Showdown quarterpipe is the last event of the winter season, May 18-19.
AT THE MOVIES
SPIDERMAN
Slated to be the 2002 summer blockbuster about the high school student turned webslinger, Spidey (Tobey Maguire) battles the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) and falls for the prettiest girl in school (Kirsten Dunst). At the Rainbow Theatre May 3 to 9, at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
HELPING HANDS
WHISTLER CHILDREN'S ART FESTIVAL
The 2002 Whistler Children's Art Festival, on May 25-26 at the Myrtle Philip Community School, is looking for volunteers who love to work with children, have an art background, or simply like to help. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: festival set-up and take-down, art workshop helpers and
cafe helpers. Help make this community event a success! Contact the Arts
Council office at 604-935-8419.
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.
BIG BIKE RIDE
The Big Bike Ride, an event by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, is looking for volunteers for June 12. The event in Whistler features teams riding a 30-person bike for 25 minutes. Volunteers are needed to greet riders, hand out refreshments, check pledges and write receipts. Call 604-983-8492 for information.
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 May 7-17
May 7, Leadership vs. Management $109
May 8, Conflict Resolution II; Favourable Change $109
May 9, Team Excellence $169 + GST
May 13, Destiny 21; The Leader Within $139
May 16, Upselling/Cross-selling $99 + GST
May 17, Basic Supervision $139 + GST
May 23, New Employee Orientation - $95 + GST
May 24, First Aid Level 1 - $72 + 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.