ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA, WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing and hiking. Trip schedule at www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html . Call 604-902-1772 for details.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WHISTLER A group of Americans with ties to Whistler who raise and distribute funds for enhancing the Whistler community and to foster greater understanding and friendship between Canadian and American people. For more information visit www.afow.org

ART IN THE WILD Carol Roberts hosts a free nature walk with sketching and painting every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at different Whistler locations. Bring paper and pen. For info contact Carol at carol3cs@hotmail.com

AWARE is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the environment and moving towards environmental sustainability. AWARE meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6 p.m. at the Westin. For more info about AWARE, contact Sarah Valentine at aware@direct.ca or visit the website at www.aware.org .

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS If you are a male and have one hour per week (11:30-12:30) on a Tuesday or Thursday and you want to make a difference in the life of a child, call Helen Brownrigg ASAP at 604-938-9299.

CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSN (CHBA) The Sea to Sky Chapter of the CHBA meets every second Wednesday at Earl’s Restaurant from 12 -1:15 p.m. All members and non-members welcome! For more info, contact Bronwen at 604-902-4104 or chbaseatosky@whooshnet.com .

COUNCIL OF CANADIANS The Whistler chapter invites locals to engage in discussions of Canadian sovereignty, social justice, water issues, healthcare, security issues and international trade. Contact Betty at bmcw@telus.net

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB The Whistler Residents Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at MY Place. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. For info or partnership arrangements call Shirley at 604-932-5368 or Astrid at 604-938-9274.