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SPECIAL EVENTS UNPARALLED 3 - SOUL SLIDE>> The world’s top free-heel skiers are featured in this telemark movie playing at MY Place on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

UNPARALLED 3 - SOUL SLIDE>>

The world’s top free-heel skiers are featured in this telemark movie playing at MY Place on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

RAINBOW ROSENBLOOM WORKSHOP>>

The Alta Lake School is hosting a day of lecture and workshops for parents, teachers and anyone with an interest in working with children on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The guest speaker at the event is Rainbow Rosenbloom, who has a Waldorf teaching certification. Pre-registration is $20. Call 604-932-1885.

BIZARRE BAZAAR>>

Whistler’s original craft fair Bizarre Bazaar is on Sat. Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Resort. Seventy artisans from Whistler, the Sea to Sky Corridor and Lower Mainland will be on hand with fine hand-crafted products. Admission by donation.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS GALA>>

The Association of Whistler Realtors present their annual fundraising event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on Saturday Nov. 30. The 11 th Annual Festival of Lights Gala is a formal affair with big band entertainment, an auction, prizes and plenty of fun. Tickets are $95 per person, available from any Whistler real estate office.

SLENDOURS OF THE NIGHT SKY>>

The Pacific Observatory continues their multi-media astronomy show at MY Place on Saturday Nov. 30. Stargazer John Nemy provides the cosmic commentary. Tickets are $9.99. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call MY Place at 604-935-8410.

BEST OF BANFF FILM FESTIVAL>>

About 16 screen offerings screened over two nights will make up the Banff Film Festival in Whistler from small budget to big budget, for all outdoor enthusiasts. Tickets for the show are on sale at Escape Route for $14 in advance or $15 at the door. For both nights there’s a reduced rate of $25. Myrtle Philip doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1.

WHISLTER WRITERS GROUP>>

This fall’s second literary leaning event will be held at Behind the Grind Cafe on Sunday Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. Local writers will read from recent works and the floor is open to anyone with a story, poem, or burning idea.

WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL>>

The second annual film festival showcases films in the categories of adventure, culture, and mountains. It also features a dynamic series of digital filmmaking workshops, filmmaker panels and appearances and an exhibit of mountain culture photography. The events run at the Rainbow Theatre or at MY Place on Dec. 5-8.

WINTER HARP>>

MY Place presents classical mood music with Celtic Mists of Avalon. This ensemble brings their enchanting songs and medieval sounds for everyone to hear. The show starts at 8 p.m. Dec. 5. For tickets call 604-935-8410.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS FAIR>>

Enjoy the magic of the Christmas season at the third annual Children’s Christmas Fair at the Alta Lake School (at the Spruce Grove Park) and the neighbouring Spruce Grove Field House on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be craft making, storytelling and an outdoor BBQ.

6 th ANNUAL MOUNTAINEERS’ SOIREE>>

Join Canadian Alpinist Barry Blanchard and his show, Among the Greater Ranges, at Myrtle Philip School on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Bid on gear, mountain art, books, guided trips and more at a silent auction to support the Brian Ebert Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Jim Haberl Hut Project. Tickets are $8 in advance at Escape Route or $10 at the door.

MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS

COUNCIL>>

The new guys are welcomed to the inaugural council meeting in council chambers at Municipal Hall on Monday Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY AGM>>

After a successful first year of operations, the Whistler Photographic Society will hold an Annual General Meeting on Tuesday Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the theatre lobby of MY Place. All current members and interested professional and amateur photographers are invited to attend.

WOMEN OF WHISTLER>>

Naomi Yamamoto, a small business owner from North Vancouver, will speak about leadership, both in business and the community, at the next Women of Whistler meeting on Tuesday Dec. 3 at Bavaria Restaurant. The program begins at 6:45 p.m, registration and bar open at 6 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Whistler Chamber of Commerce at 604-932-5528. The cost of the evening is $22.

AWARE MEETING>>

The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment welcomes guest speaker Owen Carney, of Carney’s Waste Systems, who will be speaking about the Whistler community composting project on Thursday Dec. 5 at the Delta Whistler Resort ( downstairs boardroom). All welcome. Call 604-932-4457 or email aware@direct.ca for more info.

VIDEO-DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY>>

Sea to Sky Community Services is hosting video nights every Thursday from Nov. 21 - Dec. 19, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Pemberton (1357 Aster St.) The topics deal with addiction, its impact on the family and recovery. The topic on Dec. 5 is The Recovery Process. Call 604-894-6101 for more info.

ONGOING EVENTS

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!

PEMBERTON OUTDOOR CLUB>>

The Pemberton Valley Walking, Hiking and Outdoor Club meets every Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Pemberton Information Centre to walk, hike, X-country ski, have fun and keep fit. For more info contact Judy Bonn at 604-894-0188 or email judybonn@telus.net

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB>>

Blackcomb is open from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. From Dec. 12 to 15 the best snowboarders in the world will be on Blackcomb at the Nokia FIS World Cup. Snowboarders will compete in freestyle halfpipe, parallel giant slalom and snowboard-cross competitions.

WHISTLER>>

Whistler Mountain opens on Thursday, Nov. 28.

MOVIES>>

Harry Potter is back in the Chamber of Secrets. Now at the Rainbow Theatre.

 

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. WFSG hosts volunteer activities for stream restoration, streamside planting, fish monitoring and other stewardship activities. For information call 604-935-8322 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

Dec. 4 - Upselling/Crosselling from 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 5 - Basic Supervision from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 9 - Winning the Battle Against Negativity from 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 10 - Progressive Discipline from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 - Service Excellence from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 - Learning Labour Standards from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 - First Aid Level I from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 14 - Emergency Child Care from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 16 - Food Safe Level I from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Dec. 16 - Building Service Excellence from 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 17 - Conflict Resolution III from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dec. 19 Conducting Employee Reviews from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Complete information available at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.com or contact Hailey 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.