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SPECIAL EVENTS BLUEHOUSE>> An all-female Australian acoustic folk group. They mix wickedly mouthy humour with gorgeous harmony at MY Place on Fri. Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BLUEHOUSE>>

An all-female Australian acoustic folk group. They mix wickedly mouthy humour with gorgeous harmony at MY Place on Fri. Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.

GRAPES AT MINUS 8 DEGREES>>

Ice wine tasting and ice sculpting in the Village Square on Sat. Feb. 22 from noon until 4 p.m. Tickets $5 on-site.

THE HERITAGE OF OUR TOWN>>

Local athletes will be sharing memories, telling stories and participating in a Trivia Game at MY Place on Sat. Feb. 22 from 7-9 p.m. The event, which is part of Celebration 2010, is free, so dress up in your old Olympic gear and join in.

GUILTY PLEASURES OF THE CANADIAN PALATE>>

Two hour taste-a-thon from Whistler’s best restaurants and Canada’s finest wineries at the Westin Resort & Spa on Sun. Feb. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $24.95.

LITERARY LEANINGS>>

The Whistler Writer’s Group will have two literary events at Uli’s Flipside in Creekside on Sun. Feb. 23 & 24 at 9 p.m.

SCIENCE IN THE HIGH CANOPY OF ANCIENT RAINFORESTS>>

The Whistler Naturalists present Dr. Neville Winchester who will take guests on a journey through some of Canada’s oldest forests on Thurs. Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at MY Place.

DANCE MEDIA ON THE SLOPES>>

An outdoor show with live performances and technical projections on the snow right onto the base of Whistler Mountain on Fr. Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. There will be local performers as well as some well-known BC artists.

CASINO NIGHT – MIYA LAS VEGAS>>

Pemberton exchange students are looking to raise some money for their Miya, Japan exchange fund with a casino night at the Pemberton Secondary School on Sat. March 1 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Blackjack tables, the roulette wheel, and a silent and live auction are all part of the deal. Call Arlene McClean for more info at 604-894-6754,

MEETINGS

MATURE ACTION COMMITEE AGM>>

The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Mon. Feb. 24 at MY Place. MAC members, potential members and the public are invited. Guest speakers include Tim Wake, Whistler Housing Authority, and Bob MacPherson, of the RMOW. Discussions will focus on seniors’ housing opportunities in Whistler, among other things.

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 VALLEY OUTDOOR OUTINGS>>

Meets every Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Information Centre to walk, hike, snowshoe, X-country ski, have fun and keep fit. For more info call Judy Bonn at 604-893-0188 or e-mail 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.

DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT GROUP>>

Whistler Community Services will be conducting an eight-week support group aimed at providing a safe and secure environment for women to discuss issues surrounding food and body image. Start date TBA. Please call Sheila Sherkat (Professional Counsellor) 604 938 4519 or Tessa McLoughlin (Community Outreach Worker) 604 905 1728 for more info and to register.

ON THE MOUNTAINS

BLACKCOMB>>

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

WHISTLER>>

Whistler Mountain is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

 

MOVIES

RAINBOW THEATRE>>

THE TWO TOWERS>>

For those who haven’t yet seen the second instalment in the Lord of the Rings saga, here’s another chance. Playing nightly at the Rainbow Theatre at 4:30 and 7:45 p.m. $5.

VILLAGE 8 CINEMA>>

Eight new movie screens to tempt you in Whistler at the former AlpenRock, next to Mongolie Grill. See Life of David Gayle, Old School and Dark Blue new this week. Check out the ad on page XX 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>>

Attention: Whistler Resort career-minded professionals! Beef up your chances for advancement by attending one of the Chamber’s professional workshops, right here in Whistler. Enroll today .

Feb 24, Stepping up to Supervisor, learn your supervisory style to become an effective leader, full day

Feb 24, Customer Service Excellence, make the most of your customer service experience, full day

Feb 25, Motivating Staff, avoid burn-out with proven techniques that boost morale, half day

Feb 27, Dealing with Difficult Customers, turn a difficult customer into an advocate of your business, half day

Feb 28, Performance Appraisals, learn the true definition of what an appraisal is and how to effectively deliver one, half day.

Feb 28, Progressive Discipline, mandatory training for leaders and supervisors to understand your legal obligations, half day.

Complete information is on the Chamber’s Web site at www.whistlerchamberofcommerce.com or contact Hailey at 604-932-5922.