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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY...

Whoa, nothing dull about this February! The month is jam packed with family fun from the Pemberton Winterfest to Whistler Celebration 2010. Throw in a little Valentine's chocolate and we'll all be bouncing off the walls.

Speaking of bouncing off the walls - don't forget to enter our contest this month so the kids can go blow off some steam at the Core Kids' Adventure Zone!

As always, it's a good idea to call to confirm events as times and dates may change.
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Let the kids burn off some steam! Enter to win a 10-visit pass for the Kid Zone at the Core – a $60 value! Click here to enter and for more information.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Helping Children Get Active with the Grade 5 SnowPass
The Canadian Ski Council and its partner resorts across Canada are taking a stand against childhood obesity. The SnowPass program offers Grade 5 or ten-year-old children up to three free days of skiing or snowboarding at each participating ski area in their region. More info

Pemberton Winterfest
February 8th to 17th. A visit from the Olympic mascots, a Parade, Art Workshops, Polar Bear Swim, art workshops, petting zoo, live outdoor family concert, Street Hockey and more! More info

Whistler Celebration 2010
Experience Whistler’s cultural core in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. A dynamic month of theatre, music, snow sculpting, film screenings and literary soirees plus the Great Whistler Parade on February 17. More info

Whistler Celebration 2010 Children's Workshops (lots for adults too!)
Painted Pennant Flags - Mon, Feb 4 & Mon, Feb 11 from 12:15pm - 1pm at Spring Creek Elementary School. A group of up to 30 will paint a pennant flag with the birds of spring. Each of the young artists will hold the flag and perform in The Great Whistler Parade. 
Hand Shakers - Tues, Feb 5 & Wed, Feb 6 from 12:15 - 1pm at Myrtle Philip Elementary School. A group of 25-30 kids each day will create and decorate handshakers to be used in the rhythm sections of the parade. More info

Book reviews on film!
Got a favorite book you'd like to tell Whistler about? BookBuffet and Whistler Public Library are partnering to film locals who prepare a two-minute review of their favorite book. Kids, youth and adults are all welcome. Edited version will be shown at the new library - and online with "the world". Call Paula 907-2804 for more details or sign up at the library. More info

Support for Bears
Please join our Facebook group - Friends of Jeanie. She really needs your help!! She almost didn’t make it to the den this year. Keep up to date on her antics and talk to other ursophiles. Check out this link to join and/or sign up on Facebook.

Sea to Sky Corridor Early Childhood Development Conference 2008
Themed 'Caring and Education', conference to be held at The Brew Creek Lodge April 4 & 5, 2008. Space is limited so please register early. More info


TOP PICKS THIS MONTH


women of whistler WOMEN OF WHISTLER MEETING
Join Sheila Walkington, CFP, Money Coach and Educator to learn to develop a healthy relationship to money to live a satisfying, fulfilling and meaningful life. Please call 604-932-5922 ext 26 More Info
Date: Thurs. Feb. 7   Time: 6-9pm   Ages: Women

whistler gymnastics WHISTLER GYMNASTICS: 3rd Annual Pillow Fest Mock Meet
Support the competitive gymnasts as they perform their routines for the first time in front of an audience and guest judges who will provide feedback on their routines and performance. More Info
Date: Fri. Feb. 8   Time: from 3:30pm   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Family Nordic Ski Experience
Classic and skate ski equipment available for use FREE! Spud Valley racers will be on hand to give a tour of the trails at Nairn Falls. More Info
Date: Fri. Feb. 8  Time: 3:30-5:30pm   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest
A magical day for children with art workshops, petting zoo, parade, live outdoor family concert and more... and the 2010 Mascots will be there! Winterfest runs from February 8th to 17th More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 9   Time: All day   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Winterfest Polar Bear Swim
Winterfest Polar Bear Swim, Live Music with Pierre Eady. Come on out for warm beverages and Chili at One Mile Lake. More Info
Date: Sun. Feb 10   Time: 11am-1pm   Ages: All Ages

brennan park VALENTINES SKATE: Squamish
Special public skating event at the Brennan Park Rink, Squamish More Info
Date: Mon. Feb. 11  Time: 7:00-8:30pm   Ages: All Ages

MAD SCIENTIST
With our very own mad scientist you'll create, experiment and tour the world of science. Demonstrations to take place each week. More Info
Date: Tues. Feb. 12   Time: 3-4:30pm   Ages: 6-9 years

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Pyjama Night
Story Time with Hot Chocolate & cookies. Children are read stories by the teens. Acclaimed young author Carrie Mac will also read her favorite children's book! More Info
Date: Wed. Feb. 13   Time: 6:00-8:00pm   Ages: All Ages

whistler blackcomb KING AND QUEEN OF THE RAIL
Everyone welcome to the rail jam contests under the Magic Chair. Categories for snowboarders and skiers, male and female and adult and youth. Toboggan and snowbike too. More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 16   Time: 6:00-7:30pm   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Street Hockey Tournament
Street Hockey Tournament at Pemberton Secondary Outdoor & Indoor. More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 16   Time: 9am-7pm   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Winterfest Video Dance
Winterfest Video Dance for kids age 13 to 18 at the Pemberton Community Centre. More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 16   Time: 8-12pm   Ages: 13-18years

2010 THE GREAT WHISTLER PARADE
Professional artists and members of the community will join for a community parade from Marketplace to Skiers Plaza. Featuring a community percussion band, lanterns, banners and costumes, the parade will combine elements of our mountain culture and celebrate our community. More Info
Date: Sun. Feb. 17   Time: 5:40PM   Ages: All Ages

pemberton winterfest Pemberton Winterfest Community Breakfast
By donation at the Pemberton Community Centre. Hosted by Pemberton Christian Fellowship. More Info
Date: Sun. Feb. 17   Time: 9:30-10:30am   Ages: All Ages

telus world cup WHISTLER WORLD CUP
World Cup Fever to feature live music, big screens, parties and world class athletes. More Info
Date: Feb. 21-24   Time: All day   Ages: All Ages

Whistler Family Day at the Tube Park
Whistler Family Activity Day sponsored by the Whistler Alcohol and Drug and Club Shred. Only $5/person at the Coca Cola Tube Park. More Info
Date: Wed. Feb. 20   Time: All day   Ages: All Ages

COMMUNITY NOW: MADE IN WHISTLER FILM PROJECT
What does it mean to be a kid growing up in Whistler? The film Community Now: Made in Whistler scribbles out Whistler's amazing kids whose talents aren't just confined to ski racing gates. The 35-minute film follows everyone from an 18-year-old EMI recording artist and a nine-year-old painter who sells her works for $500 to a 16-year-old freeride mountain biker who nailed the first competition double back flip in the world. At Millennium Place. More Info
Date: Thurs. Feb. 21  Time: 7:30PM   Ages: All Ages

resort municipality of whistler PIZZA AND A MOVIE NIGHT
Kids night out at the Community Centre. Enjoy pizza and a movie in the comfort of our lounge. We will provide the pizza and a current video release. Movie title will be released a week before the showing. More Info
Date: Fri. Feb. 22   Time: 6:30-8:30pm   Ages: 7-12

PRE-TEEN DANCE: Squamish
Totem Hall will host a pre-teen dance for students age 9-12 years. Admission is $5.00 at the door and there will be concession, door prizes and great tunes. More Info
Date: Fri. Feb. 22   Time: 7-10pm   Ages: Preteen 9-12 Years

aware kids nature club WHISTLER KIDS NATURE CLUB
For kids aged 6-12 interested in learning about the environment and Whistler's natural surroundings. Last Saturday of Every Month at Meadow Park Sports Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 23   Time: 10-11:30am   Ages: 6-12

whistler gymnastics WHISTLER GYMNASTICS: Cheerleading Workshop
Cheerleading Workshop with Whistler Gymnastics. Please stay tuned to www.whistlergymnastics.com for more information. More Info
Date: Sat. Feb. 23   Time: from 3:30pm   Ages: All Ages



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