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SPECIAL EVENTS 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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.

WHISTLER VALLEY QUILTERS’ GUILD

The third quilt show will be held Saturday June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at the Blackcomb Kids Kamp Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admissions is $4. A quilt with the "Cabin in the Woods" design will be raffled - tickets are $2/each or $5/three. The draw will be held on June 23.

FLEA MARKET

There are tables available at Royal Canadian Legion in Pemberton on Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

YOUTH CHOIR

Whistler Village Church is pleased to welcome the Coastal Sound Music Academy Youth Choir to the service on Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at Millennium Place. Under the musical direction of Sean Della Vedova, and accompanied by Barry Yamanouchi, this19-member choir will perform a selection of songs during the service. For more info call 604-935-8450.

BEAR SLIDE SHOW

Local black bear researcher Michael Allen presents The Social Life of Black Bears on Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Topics include: bear family count, behaviour of males vs. Females, family break-up and mating, spring population dynamics and encountering injured black bears. $10 admission. Proceeds support the winter 2002-03 Sleeping Bear Program.

CANADA DAY PARADE

Deck out in red and white and celebrate Canada Day in Whistler, July 1.

STRAWBERRY TEA

The Pemberton Women’s Institute has rescheduled the annual Strawberry Tea to Thursday, July 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pemberton Museum.

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.

BEAR SMART PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will focus on various aspects of bear biology & ecology, bear behaviour, living with bears in your backyard, and safety in bear country. Every Wednesday night 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Place. Admission by donation. For more info, contact J.J. Whistler Bear Society at 604-905-4209.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

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.

INFO SESSION FOR ATHLETIC WOMEN

Wanted: chicks who rip. Attention skaters, bikers, boaters, climbers & any other enthusiastic, athletic women. Looking for all types of talent to kick start a new program for girls aged 13-18. There is an info session at the Whistler Youth Centre (below Millennium Place) on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Contact laraboz@hotmail.com or 604-905-2402.

OLYMPIC INFOZONE

Whistler’s Olympians talk about their most memorable Olympic experiences on Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the Whistler Mountain Ski Club Cabin.

ADULT FIGURE DRAWING

Continuing at MY Place on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. Draw nude models in your choice of dry medium. $15 drop-in. Models needed. Contact Mark at Lotus Art Supplies or Britt at 604-932-0415.

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

Ice Age

Animated movie starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary. At the Rainbow Theatre June 20-27, nightly at 7 p.m. and matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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. Starring Nicolas Cage. At the Rainbow Theatre, June 20-27, nightly at 9 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 24-28

June 24, First Aid Level 1

June 24-28, First Aid Level III Renewal

June 28, Retail Sales in Tourism

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.