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SPECIAL EVENTS LIL'WAT YOUTH SOCIETY BRINGS PRO-WRESTLING ECCW/NWA (extreme Canadian wrestling) pro-wrestling is coming to the Mount Currie Gymnasium on Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LIL'WAT YOUTH SOCIETY BRINGS PRO-WRESTLING

ECCW/NWA (extreme Canadian wrestling) pro-wrestling is coming to the Mount Currie Gymnasium on Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 for adults, $8 for students at the door or in advance at the Mount Currie Band Office, Lil'Wat Gas, Mount Currie Health Centre, Mount Currie Sporting Goods and Xit'Olacw Corner Store.

JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL

The sounds of jazz and blues filter throughout the village from June 14-16.

Colin James headlines the festival on Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. at the Whistler Conference centre. Tickets are $28.50.

WHISTLER ANGLING CLUB DERBY

WAC is hosting its second annual Alta Lake Fathers Day Fishing Derby. The event will be run from Lakeside Park on Sunday, June 16. Pre-registration is at Whistler Flyfishing, 103-4338 Main Street.

FEATURE FILM AUDITIONS

Auditions for the feature film, The Big Bank Theory, a road-trip comedy, will be held on Monday June 17 at 7 p.m. at the Howe Sound Inn in Squamish. Roles available are from late teens to late sixties, no kids, and actors must bring resume and if possible, a head shot. There are also several positions available for crew. Call Adriana at 604-898-5930 or email apolo@shaw.ca

SEA TO SKY LRMP PROJECT UPDATE

Hosted by the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management, the meetings are to inform the public about the progress of the area's LRMP. At the Pemberton Community Centre (Rooms 111-112) on Tuesday, June 18 and Myrtle Philip Community School gymnasium on Wednesday, June 19. An open house session will run from 5-7 p.m. and a formal meeting from 7-9:30 p.m.

BEAR SMART PRESENTATION

Dan 'The Bear Man' LeGrandeur, a long time wildlife manager, will share his bag of tricks for living bears in your backyard on Wednesday June 19, 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Millennium Place. Admission by donation. For more information, contact the J.J. Whistler Bear Society at 604-905-4209.

JANA DUPUIS BENEFIT CONCERT

Piano students from B.C. of Grade 10 calibre perform in a benefit concert to raise funds for the purchase of a piano for MY Place on June 20 at 7 p.m. For more information call Jana Dupuis at 604-938-6435.

MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

A silent auction for the Museum and Archives Society at the Dubh Linn Gate on Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

WHISTLER DANCE ACADEMY

The year end show will showcase 150 girls from age 5 and up performing ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and musical theatre at MY Place Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

ANNUAL SEA TO SKY TRAIL RIDE

Join the ride from D'Arcy to Whistler, Whistler to Squamish on July 6 -7. For more info call 604-730-1247.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

WHISTLER COUNCIL

Next regular council meeting takes place Monyda, June 17, 7 p.m. in council chambers at municipal hall.

OLYMPIC INFOZONE

Staff of the 2010 Vancouver Bid Corporation will be at the June 19 Olympic InfoZone meeting to discuss the LegaciesNow programs and opportunities for Whistler and B.C. youth. Todd Allison, general manager of the Telus Whistler Sports Centre will be speaking. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club Cabin.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

If you want to hear (and see) some interesting ideas on the topic of transportation as it relates to options and growth in the Corridor, don't miss Vancouver City Councillor Gordon Price at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, June 20, at 11:45 a.m. at Wildflower Restaurant.

PEMBERTON HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

A public meeting to establish a committee, which will talk about all issues in the community to make sure Pemberton stays healthy on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Community Centre Room 111.

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. For information, phone 604-932-0415. This might be the last chance at the MY Place venue.

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

Glacier skiing is open now until August 4 from noon-3 p.m. Horstman and Showcase T-bars are running. Uploading begins at 11 a.m.

WHISTLER

Mountain bike park is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

AT THE MOVIES

Windtalkers

Against the backdrop of the horrific Battle of Saipan, this John Woo movie tells the tale of American code breakers trying to foil the Japanese during World War II. Also starring Nicolas Cage. At the Rainbow Theatre, June 13-19, nightly at 7 p.m. and 9.25 p.m.

 

HELPING HANDS

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. Financial assistance may be available for skills development, wage subsidies or special work-site adaptations. Sponsored by HRDC, this service is available to qualified residents of the Sea to Sky Corridor. Call 604-905-8486 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 June 17-21

June 17, Foodsafe - $90 + GST

June 17-28, First Aid Level III - $730

June 19, Speaking in Public - $95 + GST

June 20, Project Management - $109

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