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SPECIAL EVENTS WHISTLER WINETASTIC>> This is the seventh annual evening for international wines and cheeses as part of the TELUS Winter Classic charity event.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WHISTLER WINETASTIC>>

This is the seventh annual evening for international wines and cheeses as part of the TELUS Winter Classic charity event. There will be over 150 wines and cheeses to sample at the Westin Resort & Spa on Friday, Jan. 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. The charity race takes place the next day on Whistler Mountain.

SHAMAN’S VOICE, SHAMAN’S BODY>>

Rick Gossett teaches people to find their ‘Voice’, learn to sing a song till it sings you, and discover their Spirit or power song. He will also teach people to experience movement, improvisation and body postures. The course, $60 before Jan. 25 and $75 after) is on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Tantalus Lodge.

VARIETY CLUB FUN DAY IN D’ARCY>>

For several decades D’Arcy has raised thousands of dollars to donate to the Variety Telethon to help kids in B.C. On Saturday, Feb. 1 the fun will begin again with a pancake breakfast, live auction, dinner and bingo. There is also a heart race down Gates River – hearts are $10. All the events are held at N’Quatqua Community Hall and all are welcome to attend.

WHA FORUM>>

The Whistler Housing Authority is launching the first in a series of interactive forums at MY Place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The session will look at examples of smaller, more compact housing. Tickets are $9.95. For tickets or more info call the WHA at 604-905-4688.

TJ DAWE ONE-MAN SHOW>>

TJ Dawe won the 2001 "Just For Laughs" comedy award in Montreal and Best Male Performer at the 2002 Orlando Fringe Festival. His one-man show, The Slip-Knot, is at MY Place on 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. For more info call the Whistler Arts Council at 604-935-8419.

 

MEETINGS

COUNCIL>>

The sixth councillor, Marianne Wade, will finally get to join the table on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at Municipal Hall.

PEMBERTON AGM>>

MLA Ted Nebbeling will be at the Pemberton Hotel banquet room on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The topics up for discussion are the New Community Charter, 2010 Olympic Bid and other issues of concern.

PAC>>

The Parents Advisory Council meeting on the last Monday of the month. All are welcome in the library at Myrtle Philip School at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Monday, February 24.

ONGOING EVENTS

VIDEO-DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RECOVERY>>

Sea to Sky Community Services is hosting video sessions every Monday from Jan. 27 to Feb. 17 from 3-4 p.m. at the Whistler Health Unit, 4380 Lorimer Rd. The topics deal with addiction, its impact on the family and recovery. On Monday, Jan. 27 the topic is The Development of Addiction. For more info please call 604-894-6101.

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

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB>>

The Whistler Residents Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Thursday from 12:15 to 4 p.m. at Millennium Place. Play starts promptly at 12:30 p.m. For information please call Astrid at 604-938-9274 or Shirley at 604-932-5368.

 

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB>>

Blackcomb is open from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

WHISTLER>>

Whistler Mountain is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The charity event of the year, the TELUS Winter Classic, takes place Jan. 24 & 25. The Appleton Rum Peak to Valley Race, the longest GS in the world, takes place on Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

 

MOVIES

RAINBOW THEATRE>>

KANGAROO JACK

Follow the comedic adventures of two Brooklyn friends who must deliver mob money in Australia only two get mixed up with a wild kangaroo. Playing nightly at the Rainbow Theatre at 7 and 9:15 p.m.

VILLAGE 8 CINEMA>>

Eight new movie screens to tempt you in Whistler at the former AlpenRock, next to Mongolie Grill. See Nicolas Cage in Adaptation. Also starting is Chicago, the movie that’s cleaning up at the awards. Check out the ad on page 48 for more details.

 

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>>

Get yourself moving toward your 2003 goals and beef up your resume today. These are Essential skills for Whistler Resort career-minded people.

Jan 27, Conducting Effective Meetings: make the most of your time and everyone else’s in the meeting. Learn how to lead a meeting and stay on track. 4 hrs.

Jan 28, Coaching for Performance: Learn how to get the most out of your staff and team members. 4 hrs.

Jan 28, Managing Multiple Priorities: keep all those balls in the air, and accomplish more.

Jan 29, Upselling / Cross selling: Learn the art of upselling. Course pays for itself in good week of up-sales. 4 hrs.

Jan 30, St. John Ambulance - Heartstart CPR Level C, Full Course

Jan 31, St. John Ambulance — First Aid Emergency Level , Full day

Feb 04, Becoming an Effective Leader — learn the skills to lead your staff — Full day

Feb 06, Becoming a High Performance Sales Pro — learn the art of sales to close those deals — Full day

Feb 11, Foodsafe Level 1, Mandatory training in BC for food handling — Full day

Complete information is on our Web site at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.com or contact Hailey at 604-932-5922.