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SPECIAL EVENTS

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 from Dec. 5-8.

Children’s books for sale at the Whistler Children Centre on Nesters Road from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 amd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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.

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.

Santa will be at the Pemberton Museum on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, juice, marshmallow roast. Bring your camera.

This fall’s second literary leanings event will be held at Behind the Grind Café on Sunday Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Local writers will read from recent works and the floor is open to anyone with a story, poem, or burning idea.

Breakfast and pictures with Santa from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Pemberton Secondary School. Tickets will be sold at the door for $4 for children (12 and under) and $5 for adults.

The monthly Parents Advisory Council meeting is at 7 p.m. at Myrtle Philip School on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

David Chernushenko, IOC Sport and Environment Commission Member, will share his thoughts on sustainability opportunities and challenges presented by staging an Olympic Games at 7 p.m. at the Delta Whistler Village Suites on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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. 12 is "Reclaiming you Life" on Co-dependency. Call 604-894-6101 for more info.

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!

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

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 Mountain opened on Thursday, Nov. 28. Gondola runs daily from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The independent low budget movie that blew them all away, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is playing at the Rainbow Theatre at 7 p.m. from Fri-Sun. From Mon.-Thurs. there will be two shows at 7 and 9 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 )

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.

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.

Training Sessions

Dec. 9 - Winning the Battle Against Negativity, $95 + GST, 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 10 - Progressive Discipline, $109 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 - Service Excellence, $99 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 - Learning Labour Standards, $109 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dec. 13 - First Aid Level I, $72 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 14 - Emergency Child Care, $79.95 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 16 - Food Safe Level I, $99 + GST, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 16 - Building Service Excellence, $89 + GST, 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 17 - Conflict Resolution III, $109 GST, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dec. 19 Conducting Employee Reviews, $109 + GST 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Complete information available at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.com or contact Hailey at 604-932-5922.

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.

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.