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SPECIAL EVENTS TODD BUTLER AT MY PLACE>> The Whistler Arts Council presents satirical songwriter Todd Butler’s funny and creative brand of social commentary on Friday Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at Millennium Place.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TODD BUTLER AT MY PLACE>>

The Whistler Arts Council presents satirical songwriter Todd Butler’s funny and creative brand of social commentary on Friday Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at Millennium Place. His shows are part stand-up comedy, part musical journey. Tickets at MY Place or call 604-935-8418.

PEMBERTON FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE>>

There will be music, dancing, raffle prices and games at the girls and their dads at the 4 annual Father-Daughter dance. Tickets are $20 per father-daughter couple or $25 per family at PaperWorks and Mystery Closet in Pemberton. The dance takes place on Nov. 2 at Signal Hill Elementary School from 7-11 p.m.

RETURN OF THE SALMON FESTIVAL, SQUAMISH>>

This year’s Squamish festival runs from Sat. Oct. 12 to Sun. Nov. 3. The goal is to hoist 150 hand painted windsocks from Squamish Station down to the estuary. All community members can paint a windsock to welcome the salmon back to Squamish. Call Nikki at 604-898-4860 for more info on windsock painting workshops.

6 th ANNUAL CORNUCOPIA>>

Whistler’s food and wine celebration will take place from Nov. 6 to 10 offering food and wine seminars, winemaker dinners and special events. For more information and tickets call 604-938-2769.

FLU CLINICS>>

For those people eligible for free flu vaccine – over 65 years of age or with a chronic health condition such as asthma or diabetes – drop in to Coast Garibaldi Health, Unit 202 at the Whistler Health Care Centre on Wed. Nov. 6 th and 13 th from 12 to 1 p.m. Call 604-932-3202 for more information.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE HIMALAYAS>>

Telling the story of Nepal’s mountain porters through photos, film, stories and music. Admission free, $10 donation for raffle. Prizes include Patagonia gear, funky T-shirts and other stuff. All proceeds benefit Porters, Progrerss of Nepal. In Whistler at the Brewhouse at 7:30 and 9 p.m. on Nov. 7. Also in Squamish at the Howe Sound Brewing Co., at 7 p.m. on Nov. 11.

8 th ANNUAL JOB FAIR>>

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce is putting on its annual job fair at Dusty’s on Nov. 13 starting at 9 a.m. Bring three copies of your resume. First come first serve. For more info contact Iona at 604-932-6281.

WHISTLER MUSUEM & ARCHIVES SOCIETY DINNER>>

Raise some Celtic cheer at a museum dinner at the Dubh Linn Gate on Thurs. Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include: a new fall buffet dinner, a glass of beer, door prizes, a silent auction, a paper bag raffle and Irish pub entertainment. For tickets call the museum at 604-932-2019 or purchase from Museum Board Members. The funds raised will go towards the museum’s operating costs.

WHISTLER NATURALISTS SPEAKER>>

Chris Czajkowski will speak at Millennium Place on Thurs. Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on the Life of a Wilderness Dweller.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALL CANDIDATES MEETING>>

The Whistler Chamber of Commerce will host an all candidates meeting on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. at Myrtle Philip School. Twenty candidates running for municipal office will have the chance to get their voices heard. Municipal elections will take place on Sat. Nov. 16 at Myrtle Philip School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHISTLER ASTRONOMY CLUB>>

The inaugural meeting of the Whistler Astronomy Club will be held at Millennium Place at 7:30 p.m. on Tues. Nov. 5. Everyone is welcome. Free to join. For more information contact Carol Legate at stars@nemy.com or call 604-938-8090.

AWARE>>

The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment is hosting its monthly meeting on Thurs. Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Resort. Questions about the Bid: Maureen Douglas from the Vancouver 2010 Bid talks about plans and processes. All are welcome. Call 604-932-4457 or e-mail aware@direct.ca for more information.

WCAC AGM>>

Whistler Community Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting is on Wed. Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Upper Lobby of Millennium Place.

WALDORF-INSPIRED PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM>>

The Alta Lake School is pleased to offer a warm and caring environment where children can play imaginatively and creatively. Activities include: music, verse, and movement; practical activities of gardening and cooking; seasonal festivals and artistic activities of drawing and painting. Please contact the Alta Lake School at 604-932-1885.

LIFE DRAWING>>

Life drawing sessions ongoing on Monday nights, between 6 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Place, $15 drop-in. Draw models in your choice of dry medium. Facilitated by Marc of Lotus Art Supplies, and Britt Germann. Call 604-938-0055, or 604-905-5540 for more information. Models needed!

WHISTLER’S DANCE ACADEMY>>

Whistler Dance Academy Director, Trina Eby, is looking for adult dancers and actors interested in contemporary dance theatre to participate in a show this November. For details please call 604-935-0200.

WHISTLER’S ONLY POLITICAL PARTY>>

Meets every three weeks at ...Gone Bakery. E-mail WSG@yahoogroups.com for next meeting date.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB>>

Glacier skiing is over for the summer season. Blackcomb will re-open for winter on Nov. 23.

WHISTLER>>

Mountain bike park is closed. Whistler will re-open for winter on Nov. 28.

MOVIES>>

Rainbow Theatre will be closed for renovations and opening again on Nov. 15 with Harry Potter.

HELPING HANDS

WHISTLER FISHERIES STEWARDSHIP GROUP>>

WFSG is a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to restore the health of Whistler’s watersheds to their utmost potential for people and fish through community partnerships, advocacy, education and projects. WSFG 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. For information call 604-935-8323 or email fish@whistler.ca.

RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER>>

Seats are available in the Jack Bell Foundation carpool/vanpool service between Squamish and Whistler. For further information please call 1-888-593-7433 or www.ride-share.com. The JBF is a registered non-profit organization.

WHISTLER ANIMALS GALORE>>

WAG is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to protecting and enhancing the lives of lost, unwanted and homeless animals. We are open to the public and for volunteer dog walking every day of the year from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Please call 604-905-7750 or stop by the shelter located between day skier parking lots 3 & 4.

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.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

WHISTLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING SOLUTIONS>>

Training Sessions

Nov. 2 - Effective Marketing on a Shoestring $250, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 - Employment Standards $25, 1-4 p.m.

Nov. 7 - Team Excellence $169 + GST, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 - Foodsafe Level I $99 + GST, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nov. 15 - Service Excellence $99 + GST, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 - Conflict Resolution, $114, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 21 - Train the Trainer, $229 + GST, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 22 - First Aid Level I, $72, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Nov. 22 - Smooth Operation, $114, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Complete information available at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.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.