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- September 2007
The kids may be back at school, but in Whistler the summer fun doesn't end there. September's sunny
days and cool evenings are perfect for the ultimate late summer Whistler golf or mountain biking
getaway, and it's also the best time of the year for high alpine hiking featuring stunning mountain
peaks and gorgeous panoramic views. And adding a whole lot of sizzle to September this year, KISS will
bring their renowned rock and roll show to Blackcomb Mountain for a spectacular outdoor concert.
Film Premiere: Time Well Wasted - September 1, 2007
Sandbox returns with the world premiere of their third major release. Time Well Wasted is a 16mm snowboard
film featuring fantastic footage of wild riding and mountain fun. With some new faces and sponsors, and
great production quality, this is their best film yet. Fabulous shooting locations include: Whistler Blackcomb,
the Whistler backcountry, the Alberta Rockies, Blue River, Norway, Japan, Argentina and Chile. For more
information visit: www.sandboxland.com, visit
Millennium Place or phone: 604-935-8410
Summer Saturdays - September 1 and September 8, 2007
Summer Saturdays at the Vancouver 2010 Information Centre Deck continue through September 8 with Celebrate
the Torch on September 1, featuring a torch relay and torch display from previous Games; and Celebrate
Own the Podium on September 8 with interactive sports activities and featured athletes on site; 12p.m.
- 4p.m. Information: www.vancouver2010.com or
phone: 604-932-2010
Whistler Writers Festival - September 14 to 16, 2007
The Annual Whistler Writers Festival returns to Whistler for its sixth year and features more than 20 leading
Canadian writers, poets, broadcasters and cultural commentators. 22 unique seminars will be offered over
the weekend for writers of every ilk, including Memoir Writing (Elizabeth Lyon), Writing for Young Adults
(Paulette Bourgeois), Storyboarding a Short Film (Rebecca Wood Barrett), Writing For Radio (Mark Forsythe),
Getting That Novel Done (Caroline Adderson), Travel Writing (Leslie Anthony), Rewriting and Editing (Elizabeth
Lyon), Citizen Journalism and the Writers Role in a Political World (Michael Tippet), Writing from a Women's
Perspective (Sheilagh Rogers) and much more. Information:
www.theviciouscircle.ca
Dirt Series by Rocky Mountain Bikes September 14, 2007 to 16, 2007
The last of three summer weekend mountain bike camps, the September Dirt Series camp will teach participants
new skills, increase confidence on the bike, and allow riders to simply enjoy the sport like never before.
Between the world-renowned Mountain Bike Park, technically demanding valley terrain, long cross-country
epics, Whistler has it going on. Visit www.dirtseries.com
for more info.
27th Annual Terry Fox Run - September 16, 2007
Walk, run, wheelchair or bike in support of Terry Fox's legendary 'Marathon of Hope'. The run at Meadow
Park Sports Centre begins at 10 a.m. and includes both 5 kilometre and 10 kilometre route options. No registration
fee is required, however donations are graciously accepted. The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000
participants across Canada and raised $3.5 million. To date, more than $400 million has been raised worldwide
for cancer research in Terry's name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across Canada and around the
world. Get more info online at www.terryfoxrun.org
Zentreat - September 21 to 23, 2007
While an entrepreneur creates a business, a Zentrepreneur creates a business and a life. Limited to 16
participants, this exclusive retreat at Whistler's Brew Creek Lodge features a weekend of enlightening
seminars and workshops with Allan Holender, author of "Zentrepreneurism: A 21st Century Guide to the New
World of Business". Holender's highly acclaimed speaking presentations on "Creating Passion, Purpose and
Profits with Integrity" have gained national attention and his website has become a forum for the world-wide
growth of the Zentrepreneurism movement.
Information: www.whistlerwellness.com/events.php
The Artrepreneur Seminar - September 22, 2007
Being creative is only the beginning of building an art career. Acquiring skills to link you with the community
and art market is vital. The Artrepreneur Seminar is a one-day professional development workshop designed
to assist artists access the marketplace through a targeted marketing plan. Suitable for a range of artists:
visual, designers, crafts people, photographers, this valuable seminar will cover effective proposal packages
and submissions and will provide information on galleries, both public and commercial; representation and
tradeshows; the internet as a tool and licensing work, contracts and career approach. Get more info online
at www.whistlerartscouncil.com/resources/workshops.asp
Cheakamus Challenge - September 22, 2007
The 22nd Annual Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic Mountain Bike Race is the Granddaddy of all mountain bike
races and covers more than 72 km featuring over 2,000 vertical metres of climbing. Visit
www.cheakamuschallenge.ca for more info.
Rubble Creek Classic - September 23, 2007
Join James Retty and the crew from Escape Route, Whistler on Sunday, September 23, 2007 for the 23rd running
of the Rubble Creek Classic. The 26 kilometre trail run starts at the Cheakamus Lake parking lot, climbs
up Helm Creek, traverses the cinder flats towards Taylor Meadows and Garibaldi Lake and then drops to the
Garibaldi/Rubble Creek parking lot. Want more info? Visit
www.rubblecreekclassic.com or phone: 604-938-3228
6th Annual Canadian Music Therapy Ride - September 29, 2007
On Saturday, September 30th, an impressive pack of motorcycles and classic cars will hit the Sea to Sky
highway from Vancouver to Whistler, in support of The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund. Previous years
rides have seen many prominent musicians within the pack, including Colin James, Burton Cummings, Jan Arden,
Nickleback, Chin, Bif Naked, and several TV and Radio personalities. Join the ride and receive a tax deductible
receipt, a groovy long sleeved shirt, a BBQ up in Whistler, Police Escort, and some great prizes up for
grabs.
The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund is a bold, non-profit initiative designed to integrate, educate,
celebrate and promote all facets of music therapy in Canada. Music therapy is a method of treatment which
uses music to help people cope more effectively with their lives and with their difficulties. From a child
with autism, to a young man recovering from a brain injury, to a person with Alzheimer"s disease, music
therapy can make a difference between frustration and fulfillment.
Visit www.musictherapyride.ca for more info.
Coming soon…
Cornucopia - Whistler's
Annual Celebration of Food and Wine - November, 2007 Whistler Film Festival - November 29 - December
2, 2007
Call Toll Free: 1-888-938-9998 (Canada and the United States),
Toll Free: 1-800-1-938-6263 (UK, Hong Kong, Australia) or
604-938-6263 (Whistler) to book your Whistler Accommodations.
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