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SPECIAL EVENTS WHISTLER CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL Twenty years ago Whistler parents concerned about the lack of arts in the valley got together to put on a festival for local children.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WHISTLER CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL

Twenty years ago Whistler parents concerned about the lack of arts in the valley got together to put on a festival for local children. It’s now Whistler’s longest running festival, with workshops on a variety of arts-related subjects, as well as professional entertainers. May 25-26 at Myrtle Philip school.

WHISTLER TALENT NIGHT

The Rotary Club of Whistler hosts its first Talent Night May 25 at Maurice Young Millennium Place. Scott Roberts and Michelle Bush are hosts. Fun starts at 7 p.m.

WHISTLER VALLEY TRAIL RUN

Join in the 6 km and 10 km run, May 26, 9 a.m. All proceeds go to the Whistler/Blackcomb Foundation. Entry forms or inquiries for volunteers call Paul Varcica 604-935-5559.

WET & WILD WHISTLER WETLAND TOURS!

AWARE's Valley Bottom Wetlands and Greenbelt Committee is leading tours of the White Gold Wetlands every Sunday throughout May. Meet Sunday's (May 26) at 10 a.m. in the Boot parking lot. Call Tina 604-938-3473 for more info.

WHISTLER CHILDREN'S CHORUS BOTTLE DRIVE

Bring bottles to Nesters and Function Junction Recycling Depots, May 26, noon-4 p.m. Donations of refundables gratefully accepted on behalf of the Whistler Children's Chorus Unisong Fund.

WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP

The WFSG will be hosting a one-hour informal training session Tuesday, May 28 on the basics of monitoring spawning fish in local streams. Rainbow trout are beginning their annual migration upstream and volunteers are needed to monitor this activity. 5-6 p.m. at the RMOW Public Works Yard on Nesters Road. The WFSG will be hosting volunteer activity sessions throughout the summer where people can help out and learn about stream restoration, streamside planting, fish monitoring and other stewardship activities. The first volunteer session will be a joint effort with Whistler/Blackcomb HIT, and will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2002. For information call 604-935-8323 or e-mail fish@whistler.ca

WHISTLER DISCOVERY DAY

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with local businesses, host Discovery Day June 1. Activities, entertainment, community displays, music and in-store deals throughout the valley.

MADHATTERS TEA PARTY

The Whistler Garden Group is having a plant swap and Spring Bonnet contest at Gay Cluer's home at 5658 Alta Lake Road, June 2, 2:30-5 p.m. Bring a twoonie for the "growth fund" and sandwiches, cakes or cookies to share.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

OLYMPIC INFOZONE

Murray Day and Whistler RCMP Staff Sgt. Hilton Haider discuss security and the Games at the May 29 Infozone meeting. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club Cabin.

WHISTLER COUNCIL

Next regular council meeting takes place Monday, June 3, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.

SPIRITUAL STORY TELLING

Join Caroline Hachey for Native stories of creation and life every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Adventures West on Alta Lake. Call 604-938-1641 for information.

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.

WHISTLER’S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY

Meets every three weeks at ...Gone Bakery. 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

Mountain bike park is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Skiing and boarding continue on upper part of mountain until June 9. Creekside Gondola, Garbanzo Express and Fitzsimmons Express closed for the season.

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.

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Big Bike is coming to Whistler for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Teams will ride a 30-person bike for 25 minutes, June 12. To participate or volunteer call Marian Toft at 604-983-8492.

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 )

UPWARD BOUND

This free program is to assist persons with a disability to prepare for, obtain, and keep employment or self-employment. Opportunities Fund financial assistance may be available for skills development or wage subsidies. Sponsored by HRDC, this service is available to qualified residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Call 1-877-932-3312 ext. 1 to book an appointment.

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/June

May 24, First Aid Level 1 - $72

May 27-29, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - $1,795 + GST

June 3, Conflict Resolution III — $109

June 4, Foodsafe Level I — $90 + GST

June 6, Leadership vs. Management

Complete information on the Web site at www.whistlerchamberof commerce.com, or contact Caroline or Kristyna 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.