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My Son is Also Named BortMy Son is Also Named BortThoughts on a remarkable television showThoughts on a remarkable television show

The pop culture of the ‘90s is my intellectual comfort food; when I fi nd myself dis-

oriented and isolated by the 21st century I take solace in the stuff I was watching and listening to as a teenager in the Clinton era.

So when three box sets of The Simpsons showed up in our living room I was pleased. I was more excited to discover that the box sets contained episodes from sea-sons 4,5, and 6.

These seasons are squarely between the pleasant but tooth-less fi rst season, and the infam-ous Armin Tamzarian episode of season 9, in which many Simpson-philes believe the groundbreaking cartoon fi nally jumped the shark. In other words, seasons 4,5, and 6 are right in the sweet spot, when The Simpsons was not just tapping into the zeitgeist, it was defi ning the zeitgeist.

In those days, I was allowed 30 minutes of television after school, and what I chose to watch was never in doubt. I’d arrive at school the next day, 15 minutes before classes started, and I’d spend that entire time discussing the Simpson’s episode of the pre-vious evening.

So yesterday, in a fi t of nostal-gia, I watched three more-or-less randomly chosen episodes — one from each season.

From season 4, I watched “Mr.

Plow” in which Homer buys a plowing truck and fi nds himself in competition with Barney; from season 5, I watched “The Boy Who Knew Too Much,” in which Bart skips school and watches as Mayor Quimby’s Kennedy-esque nephew does-or-does-not beat up a French waiter over the pronunciation of “chowder”; and from season 6, I watched “Itchy & Scratchy Land,” in which the family goes on vaca-tion and ends up fending off mur-derous cat and mouse robots.

I felt like an aging hippy pulling out an old Beatles record.

In “Mr. Plow” I appreciated the sly meta-humour when Homer premieres a commercial on com-munity cable and says, “It may be a lousy channel, but the Simpsons are on T.V.” — a classic example of biting the FOX that feeds you. I was also reminded gleefully of the way every corner of the frame is fair game for a visual joke that might not be caught on the fi rst viewing.

For example, at the entrance of the Springfi eld Retirement Castle, where Grandpa Simpson lives, there is a sign that says, “Thank you for not discussing the outside world”.

In “The Boy Who Knew Too Much” I reveled in The Simpsons’ subversive undercurrent; the show never shied away from portraying Police Chief Wiggum as horribly

incompetent and dumb as a brick. After busting in on a crime scene, Wiggum gasps in horror, “Some-body’s taken a bite out of the big Rice Krispy square, oh yeah, and the waiter’s been brutally beat-en.”

In “Itchy & Scratchy Land,” I laughed and laughed when they discover that there is a personal-ized “Bort” license plate in the gift shop, but no “Bart”. Later in the episode, we discover that the store has sold out of Bort plates.

The Simpsons’ genius was its ability to mine every brow-level of comedy for laughs while still de-livering the most relevant social commentary of the age.

It was this unique combination that made the show so seminal.

So seminal, in fact, that South Park, a landmark show in its own right, paid homage to the Simp-sons in an episode called “Simp-sons Already Did It” in which a character hatches a variety of plans for world domination only to discover that his schemes have already been enacted by you-guessed-it.

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It’s not a dating service, or a counselling session. It’s a con-versation. It might lead to

other things, who knows?It’s the second time the Friends

of the Whitehorse Library have hosted a Human Library at the Whitehorse Public Library. The fi rst time was in March; there wasn’t a theme but it was very popular. The second one is com-ing up on Saturday, October 18. The human ‘books’ will repre-sent a travel section; the theme is ‘travel’. There will be a woman from Brazil, the fi rst Brazilian to compete as a curler in an inter-national event. There will be a yoga teacher who came to the Yukon from South Africa, a school

principal from Lebanon, and an Indonesian project supervisor.

Michael Dougherty is helping to organize the Human Library. He says the conversations between ‘books’ and ‘readers’ will be held in 30-minute time slots; it’s more of a conversation than an inter-view, he says, but the dialogue will be directed by the ‘reader’.

For example, with the South African yoga teacher, the ‘read-er’ may want to know, “If I go to South Africa, what should I see?” or they may have a geopolitical question, like, “Where were you when Apartheid was going on?” Or the ‘reader’ may not care about that, they may want to know about yoga. And so that’s what

they’ll discuss with the ‘book’.The intent behind the Human

Library is to break down barriers in society, and to build commun-ity. Dougherty says it’s a way for people to talk to people outside of their regular social realm. “Have you ever spoken to a muslim?” he asks, “or to someone from South America?” Maybe you’re curious about muslims or South Americans, but have never had a chance to satisfy that feeling.

Dougherty says, “Many of us spend our lives people watching. We never get a chance to go fur-ther than that.” He says it’s for the joy of it.

In this age where technol-ogy has shrunken the size of our world, one may ask why we need to talk to someone to fi nd out about South Americans or mus-lims; we can Google it.

But Dougherty disagrees. Along with technology come alienation; he says, “At this point in history, we need more chances to engage with each other, not less.”

The library has always been a gathering point. What people fi nd when they get there depends on their interests, but Dougherty

says that’s a passive relationship —“there’s no way to enter a dia-logue.” The Human Library is also driven by the ‘reader’s’ interest, but it’s a connection between two people.

The ‘books’ are all people who now live in the Yukon. Doughtery says that since the Gold Rush, people who come here do so be-cause of an allure this place holds. He says if the reader starts with “Why did you come to the Yukon?” that will lead to at least fi ve min-utes of conversation. He says, “Sitting in great windows at the library, watching the river, having a conversation…”

Who knows what you’ll fi nd out?

The Human Library is on Oct. 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Whitehorse Public Library. Go to the library in advance to fi nd a list of all ten of the human books, and check out the ones you’re most in-terested in in advance. To fi nd out about the Human Library around the world, go to humanlibrary.org.

Meagan Deuling is the assistant editor of What’s Up Yukon.

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Whitehorse EVENTSArt Shows Fri, Oct 17 Opening Reception “Metal-Stone-Clay” 5:00 PM Yukon Artists @ WorkUntil - Mon, Oct 27 Measuring Space 2:00 PM Northern Front Studio Gallery 867-334-7078 Lawrie Crawford’s new abstractions.Until - Thu, Oct 30 A Thrilling Narrative Arts Underground An exhibit of photographs, maps, diaries, pamphlets, books, newspapers and ephemera from the collections of the Yukon ArchivesUntil - Fri, Oct 31 “Moments on the Cassiar Stewart” North End Gallery Most people see just a highway on their way to “somewhere”, but others like myself see the numerous glimpses of beauty on the way. I have tried to capture some of these views that make me stop and paint and I hope you enjoy them as well.Until - Wed, Nov 5 Guhzi sueh - Caribou Shadow 7:00 PM Arts Underground features exquisite carving work from Dennis ShortyUntil - Mon, Nov 17 Metal-Stone-Clay Yukon Artists @ WorkUntil - Sat, Nov 29 Ice Age Mammals & Sandra Grace Story Yukon Arts Centre Yukon’s massive ice-age mammals come to YAC in partnership with Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, and “We Are Golden” a stunning immersive installation by Sandra Grace Storey.Until - Fri, Dec 19 “The Last Minute” by John Boivin Hilltop Bistro Yukon College 335-9231 Opening October 2. John participated in the national ‘Art Battle’ this year, representing Yukon in the speed painting competition. This exhibit showcases some of the completed works from his summer of intense practice for the event.

Live MusicWed, Oct 15 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!Wed, Oct 15 Johnny Rogers & the New Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333-9315 Every Wednesday come check out the new tunes.Wed, Oct 15 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonThu, Oct 16 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s PizzaThu, Oct 16 Joe Loutchen & Friends 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fi ddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.Thu, Oct 16 Open mic with Ben Mahony 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867-668-4500Thu, Oct 16 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock at its fi nestThu, Oct 16 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonFri, Oct 17 The Klondike Roots & Blues Festival Coast High Country Inn 10 World class acts in two nightsFri, Oct 17 Ben Mahony 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush InnFri, Oct 17 Fishead Stew w/Roxx Hunter on Bass 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Always grooving, always swinging, always entertaining...Fishead Stew w/Roxx laying it down on the bass. Come one, come all!!!Fri, Oct 17 Sickophant 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonSat, Oct 18 Meat The Vegans 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush InnSat, Oct 18 Dover Quartet 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre a youthful enthusiasm and musical conviction to the repertoire that is truly its own.Sat, Oct 18 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonSun, Oct 19 Richard Whiteman Quartet 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre 867-334-2789 Cabaret seating, fi rst come fi rst served.Sun, Oct 19 Blues Jam with Brandon Isaak 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush InnMon, Oct 20 Ladies Night with DJ Carlo 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonTue, Oct 21 Ginger Jam 9:00 PM Yukon Inn fully electric jam with a PA system, drum kit and guitars provided, and encourages the wearing of silly hatsWed, Oct 22 Whitewater Wednesday 7:00 PM Epic Pizza goes till we are done!Wed, Oct 22 Johnny Rogers & the New Music Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333-9315 Every Wednesday come check out the new tunes.Wed, Oct 22 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonThu, Oct 23 Roxx Hunter Live 6:00 PM Tony’s PizzaThu, Oct 23 Joe Loutchen & Friends 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Longest running house band in the Yukon - Traditional fi ddle music and more - jigging is encouraged and limericks are the norm.

Thu, Oct 23 Open mic with Ben Mahony 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 867-668-4500Thu, Oct 23 Old School 8:30 PM Paddy’s Place 333-9315 Every Thursday, classic rock at its fi nestThu, Oct 23 Jamaoke With Jackie 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonFri, Oct 24 Johnny Pogue And The Colleens 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush InnFri, Oct 24 Fishead Stew w/Roxx Hunter on Bass 9:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub Always grooving, always swinging, always entertaining...Fishead Stew w/Roxx laying it down on the bass. Come one, come all!!!Fri, Oct 24 Chris Moir 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonSat, Oct 25 The Eternal Spheres 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush InnSat, Oct 25 Yukon Jack Live! 10:00 PM Jarvis Street SaloonSun, Oct 26 Bergman Brothers 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn

Even ts Wed, Aug 27 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon 867-334-8654 Come and build your leadership skills, polish you public speaking in a fun and supportive environment! Guests are welcome to come and drop into our meetings at any time.Wed, Oct 15 Fashion Pay It Forward 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall 867-334-8078 a fabulous night of wine, nibbles, music, and a high fashion clothing sale, all for a good cause. All proceeds go to Little Footprints, Big Steps, an organization that strives to improve the lives of vulnerable children in Haiti.Wed, Oct 15 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration BuildingThu, Oct 16 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Rueda de Casino 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Rueda de Casino, a style of Cuban salsa dancing is a group dance and will keep you smiling all night long! There’s no drop-in; must register at [email protected], Oct 16 Learn to Salsa! 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks 867-336-0255 Stay warm this winter while learning to Latin Dance. New latin dance classes are beginning Oct. 16th and 17th until November 27th and 28th, inclusive. Thursday nights starting October 16th from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.For information: [email protected], Oct 16 Yukon Chamber of Commerce Lunch Lecture 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall For more information call 667-2000 or offi [email protected], Oct 16 A Community Potluck on World Food Day 5:00 PM CYO Hall 334-9317. The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is hosting a Potluck and Community Meal on World Food Day, Thursday, October 16th.Thu, Oct 16 A Will for the Woods - Hospice Film Night 6:30 PM The Old Fire Hall 667-7429Thu, Oct 16 Hospice Movie Night: A Will for the Woods 6:30 PM The Old Fire Hall A green burial is the act of returning a body as naturally as possible to the earth, often without embalming or cremation,but instead burying in a simple wooden casket or wrapped in a shroud, in a protected green space.Fri, Oct 17 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Salsa 7:45 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks This class will teach you the basics of Cuban traditional salsa. You will learn the basic step, the rock step, the cross-body lead and more so you can dance with anyone all over Latin America! No drop-in. Register: [email protected], Oct 17 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Sexy Bachata 8:55 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean islands. Both the music and the dance have been infl uenced by Cuban Bolero, the Merengue (also of Dominican Republic origin), Salsa and Cumbia. Bachata is building as the most popular social dance all over the world right now, so be part of the latest and hottest club trend! No drop-in. Register: [email protected], Oct 17 1st Annual Yukon Beer Festival Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre showcasing more than 25 brewers and distributors, representing over 150 individual brews.Sat, Oct 18 Dog Wash Fundraiser 10:00 AM The Feed Store Pet Junction All profi t goes to Mae Bachur Animal ShelterSat, Oct 18 Winter Sports Swap and Fair 9:00 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Local sport stores and sports groups will have information and product displays in the Wax RoomSat, Oct 18 Human Library 1:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library 633-657 Theme ‘The World in Whitehorse’ ‘books’ from around the world. For info call: 633-6579.

Mon, Oct 20 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: [email protected], Oct 21 Whitehorse Connects 10:00 AM The Old Fire Hall 335-1428Wed, Oct 22 Boîte à lunch santé 6:30 PM Eglise catholique (867)668-2663 ext 500 Animé par Laura Salmon. Sous-sol de l’Église catholique. Gratuit, places limitéesWed, Oct 22 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!Wed, Oct 22 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration BuildingThu, Oct 23 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Rueda de Casino 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Rueda de Casino, a style of Cuban salsa dancing is a group dance and will keep you smiling all night long! There’s no drop-in; must register at [email protected], Oct 23 Film: Climate Change in Atlantic Canada 7:30 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855 On this evening, Dr. Mauro will be introducing this fi lm to us via skype.Thu, Oct 23 Film Presentation: “Climate Change in Atlantic Canada” with introduction (via Skype) by Director Dr. Ian Mauro 7:30 PM Beringia Centre 867-667-8855Thu, Oct 23 Talk: History of Advertising in Yukon 5:30 PM The Old Fire HallFri, Oct 24 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Salsa 7:45 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks This class will teach you the basics of Cuban traditional salsa. You will learn the basic step, the rock step, the cross-body lead and more so you can dance with anyone all over Latin America! No drop-in. Register: [email protected], Oct 24 Salsa Lessons: Beginner Sexy Bachata 8:55 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean islands. Both the music and the dance have been infl uenced by Cuban Bolero, the Merengue (also of Dominican Republic origin), Salsa and Cumbia. Bachata is building as the most popular social dance all over the world right now, so be part of the latest and hottest club trend! No drop-in. Register: [email protected], Oct 24 Available Light Cinema: Being Caribou 12:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 393-3456 Environmentalist Leanne Allison and wildlife biologist Karsten Heuer follow the Porcupine Caribou Herd on foot, across 1,500 kilometres from Yukon into Alaska at their calving grounds.Fri, Oct 24 Available Light Cinema: Monsieur Lazhar 5:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre 393-3456 A humble man hired to replace an elementary school teacher who died tragically uses sensitivity and humor to transcend his own loss in order to accompany children beyond the taboo of death. In French with English subtitles.Fri, Oct 24 Available Light Cinema: New Waterford Girl 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre 393-3456 A coming-of-age comedy about a teenager dreaming of life beyond Cape Breton who becomes inspired when a 15-year-old girl from New York moves in next door. Starring Liane Balaban, Mary Walsh, Nicholas Campbell, Andrew McCarthy and Mark McKinney.Fri, Oct 24 Yukon Film Society Kitchen Party! 12:00 PM Yukon Film Society Offi ce In celebration of Yukon Film Society’s 30th Anniversary we are revisiting some of our favourite Canadian fi lmsSat, Oct 25 Hulland’s Haunts Craft Fair 10:00 AM Jack Hulland ElementarySat, Oct 25 YFS “Water” 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Directed by Deepa Mehta, 117 minutes, 2005Sat, Oct 25 Encounters with First Peoples Skype talk 1:00 PM Beringia Centre 633-6579 with Dr. J.M. Adovasio on fi rst inhabitants of Meadowcroft Rockshelter. For more information: 633-6579.Sat, Oct 25 2014 Yukon Biodiversity Forum 9:00 AM Yukon College A day for community members and researchers to share information and foster partnerships, learn about Yukon plants, animals and special habitats as well as to identify knowledge gaps and species or habitats that needmonitoring. For more information contact [email protected], Oct 26 YFS “Fly Away Home” 3:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Directed by Caroll Ballard, 1996, Canada/USA, 107 minutesSun, Oct 26 YFS “Altman” 6:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Directed by Ron Mann, 2014, Canada, 95 minutes

Sun, Oct 26 YFS “C.R.A.Z.Y” 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Directed by Jean Marc-Vallée, 2005, Quebec, 127 minutes, Film Subtitled, Parental Guidance AdvisedSun, Oct 26 Global Frackdown 7:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Hear Margil and Linzey who will speak about community charters of rights at the local level to stop fracking and other unwanted corporate projects.

Fami ly Wed, Oct 15 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Wed, Oct 15 Riverdale Youth Drop In 5:30 PM Heart Of RiverdaleWed, Oct 15 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Thu, Oct 16 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Fri, Oct 17 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Sat, Oct 18 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of RiverdaleSat, Oct 18 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Sun, Oct 19 Kids Kreate 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 867-393-7109 Get messy, have fun, and learn about art at our monthly Kids Kreate art classes at the Yukon Arts Centre. Our next event will be clay sculpture! Every Kids Kreate activity is specially tailored to respond to the materials and methods featured inMon, Oct 20 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: [email protected], Oct 22 Youth drop-in 5:30 PM Heart Of Riverdale Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Wed, Oct 22 Riverdale Youth Drop In 5:30 PM Heart Of RiverdaleWed, Oct 22 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Thu, Oct 23 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Fri, Oct 24 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.Sat, Oct 25 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of RiverdaleSat, Oct 25 Halloween Spooktacular 2:30 PM Canada Games Centre Celebration for the kiddies, tricks and treats come join the fun.Sat, Oct 25 Boys and Girls Club Youth Drop In 3:00 PM Boys and Girls Club (867) 393-2824 Dinner provided by the Boys and Girls Club.

Meetings Wed, Oct 15 Start Up Yukon Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Learn more about creating a business model, raising capital, accounting and legal consideration and more. For more information contact Steve Sorochan 867-667-8073 or email [email protected], Oct 15 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!Thu, Oct 16 Yukon Chamber of Commerce Lunch Lecture 12:00 PM The Old Fire Hall For more information call 667-2000 or offi [email protected], Oct 16 A Community Potluck on World Food Day 5:00 PM CYO Hall 334-9317. The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is hosting a Potluck and Community Meal on World Food Day, Thursday, October 16th.Wed, Oct 22 Northern Voices Toastmasters Meeting 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Guests are welcome!Wed, Oct 22 Workplace Solutions Series 8:30 AM Coast High Country Inn Free Workshop for employers with speaker Lynn Hiscoe register with WCBThu, Oct 23 TIAY Fall Round Up Beringia CentreThu, Oct 23 Business After Hours event (BAH) 5:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre In support of the Arts Foundation Sound Bites campaign R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or phone 667-7545Thu, Oct 23 Talk: History of Advertising in Yukon 5:30 PM The Old Fire Hall

Sat, Oct 25 2014 Yukon Biodiversity Forum 9:00 AM Yukon College A day for community members and researchers to share information and foster partnerships, learn about Yukon plants, animals and special habitats as well as to identify knowledge gaps and species or habitats that needmonitoring. For more information contact [email protected]

WorkshopsWed, Oct 15 Painting Open Studio with Neil Graham 7:00 PM Arts UndergroundSun, Oct 19 Do You Control Your Money or Does it Control You? 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Register in person or by phone 668-8360 through the Canada Games Centre or online at www.whitehorse.ca/algSun, Oct 19 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.Tue, Oct 21 Brave New Writing 7:00 PM Rah Rah Gallry Writers bring pen and paper. Write to prompts and follow themes; share your newly crafted words aloud. Espresso, tea, wine and beer available to purchase.Thu, Oct 23 Monster Mask Workshop 6:00 PM YuKonstruct Makerspace Learn to make a detailed monster mask complete with articulated jaw. This 6 hour course is split over two days and covers fabrication, sculpture and fi nishing. All materials are provided so you can complete your own werewolf, ogre, troll or other fantastical creature mask. Articulated Monster Masks is two days of making,Fri, Oct 24 Wildlife Photography Workshop 7:00 PM Yukon College The Friday and Saturday sessions will be at Yukon College followed by real wildlife photography at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve on Takhini Hot Springs Road. More info and registration details:www.whitehorsephotoclub.ca.Sun, Oct 26 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio. Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

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On the day I am writing this, Whitehorse and Haines Junction are inches deep

in their fi rst winter snow and Daw-son, while chilly and damp, is not.

Mind you, we’re getting ready for it.

The big living room window got its winter plastic coating this evening, and several of the online weather widgets are predicting snow for the weekend. I coiled up the garden hoses earlier in the week and rearranged the outdoor extension cords, anticipating the need for a quick plug-in.

I’m happy the snow has waited this long; we were a bit late haul-ing our travel trailer to Whitehorse for its winter storage and mainte-nance. While the truck can stand

the fi rst bit of winter in all-season radials, the trailer has summer tires, so I was happy to see clear roads while heading south.

Still, there was snow alongside the highway. Not a lot, but clearly more white stuff than one could attribute to a heavy frost.

Autumn is a brief season here; it’s pretty much over by the time the calendar declares it to have arrived on September 21.

On the other hand, like spring, autumn in Dawson is intense and glorious. One day there is green foliage faded by both sunlight and the attention of a number of para-sites that seem to eat the green right out of the leaves;

The next day it seems every-thing is tinged with yellow and

orange, and in no time the hard-woods are brilliant in their au-tumn fi nery.

I grew up in the Maritimes, so I miss the reds in the mix. Oh, you fi nd them in the lower shrubs, but it’s not the same as a maple in full gear. Still, fall is when my part of the Yukon becomes a different Land of Gold, and it’s a glorious end to the season of long days and midnight suns.

It doesn’t last long. Just over two weeks ago the banks along the Yukon River were ablaze with yel-low and orange, and a fi ne sunny day would see the whole array du-plicated on the surface of the river itself. Except for the desperately diving black fl ies and no-see-ums, the morning of the school’s an-

nual Run for Terry Fox was about as nice as anyone could hope for in the fi rst half of September.

About eight days later, after a few chillier nights, there were several days of intermittent high winds, and the leaves on all the trees on our property were sud-denly off the branches and on the lawn, ending any thoughts I might have had about one fi nal session with the lawn mower and a good audio book.

Now it’s going to be grey and lackluster until the snow puts gar-lands on the branches, covering up the brown fallen leaves, and

refl ecting the waning light of au-tumn.

After 32 years teaching in rural Yukon schools, Dan Davidson retired from that profession but continues writing about

life in Dawson City. Please send comments about his stories to [email protected].

The Klondike Spirit makes its way up steam amidst the colours

of autumn on one of its last cruises in mid-September.

PHOTO: Dan Davidson

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October is National Occupational Therapy MonthOctober is National Occupational Therapy MonthBy Lillian Strauss

We are pure potential. The exigencies of life kicks in and a tragedy, an accident

or an unexpected occurrence side-swipes us; But we are still pure po-tential.

Those whose lives have been physically or mentally damaged can still live meaningfully thanks to over two-dozen occupational therapists who fi nd solutions to the occupation of being alive. October is the month we celebrate them.

One of these therapists, Lauren McClintock, says, “We help pa-tients whom doctors refer to us. We are part of the rehabilitation team.”

Arielle Meynen, another one, mentioned that because the hos-pital facility is small compared to in larger centres, “we experience a much broader spectrum of pa-tients with mental and physical disabilities.”

“’Occupation’ is anything that allows people to be active accord-ing to their abilities,” purports

McClintock. “When we assess a patient we look at self-care such dressing oneself, showering, their productivity, such as volunteering, and leading meaningful lives.”

All occupational therapists work with health care profession-als, such as speech pathologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, recreational therapists, and the list goes on. With the aid of these people oc-cupational therapists develop, re-cover, or maintain the daily lives and work skills of patients by re-patterning basic motor functions, or redeveloping reasoning abilities to compensate for permanent loss of function. From using computers to caring for myriad daily needs such as dressing, cooking, or eat-ing, occupational therapists as-sist their patients to regain their strength, and dexterity, decision-making, abstract reasoning and problem solving.

To an onlooker, the tasks are daunting both for occupational

therapists, and for those receiving care and assistance.

“We look at the whole person. We believe that the core of each person is spirit,” says McClintock. “We can work holistically because we constantly change.”

We change our outer and inner environment to adapt to what life offers. Like raising a child, it takes a professional village to support client development. Patience, en-thusiasm, common sense, creativ-ity, a wide knowledge base, and a keen interest to interact with their patients, are but a few of the vir-tues oozing out of the occupational therapists I interviewed.

On May 21, 2014, a letter was presented to Mayor Dan Curtis and city councilors by the representa-tives of the Association of Yukon Occupational Therapists, and the Yukon Council of Disability with the intention of changing “how we view, talk and think about disabil-ity in our community.”

There is a strong movement

by these organizations to change the current international symbol for disability, which is a person in a wheelchair, in a passive pose. The new image presents a person in a wheelchair leaning forward — representing engagement, deter-mination, and motivation. It has already been adopted by universi-ties and cities across North Amer-ica.

The concept that all people with disabilities can be viewed actively is empowering for those disabled persons. We can re-im-agine how we view them. Please check out the website www.ac-cessibleicon.org/about.html. Be part of the change, advocate and share process. You readers can also make a difference in how we view

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Richard Whiteman’s career as an upright bass player began virtually by coinci-

dence.About 10 years ago, as leader

of a highly regarded piano trio, he was doing a photo shoot with Juno-winning vocalist, composer, and bassist Brandi Disterheft.

“I was holding Brandi’s bass while she was adjusting her hair or something, and I thought, ‘This is cool’. Just the feel of the bass,” he says.

“I always liked the instrument, so I went out and bought one, mainly on a whim.”

Having played piano with “all the fi ne bass players in Toronto”, Whiteman says he knew how the instrument was supposed to sound. He decided to take lessons from a classical teacher.

“So I worked at it, and it start-ed to sound respectable,” he says.

Judging merely by the company he keeps, the word “respectable” may be a major understatement.

When Whiteman makes his fi rst foray to the Yukon this weekend

for a Jazz on the Wing concert at the Yukon Arts Centre on October 19, he’ll be travelling with three accomplished musicians who have all played here before.

In addition to the group’s lead-er, the Richard Whiteman Quartet consists of guitarist Reg Schwager, pianist Amanda Tosoff, and drum-mer Morgan Childs. They’re the same personnel who appeared on the 2012 album, On Course.

A longtime fi xture on the To-ronto jazz scene, Schwager has won Guitarist of the Year honours at the Canadian National Jazz Awards four times. He has played with such luminaries as George Shearing, Peter Appleyard, Rob McConnell, and Diana Krall.

When Schwager moved to To-ronto from Sudbury as a teenager, “He was already playing at a pro-fessional level and playing with the best people in town,” White-man says. “He’s a master musi-cian. One of the best musicians I know personally.”

Whiteman fi rst encountered Tosoff when she was still a student

in Vancouver a decade ago, but didn’t hear her play until a few years later.

“She sounded great, with great musical values. She can swing, she’s very musical, everything’s well thought-out. She knows what she’s doing on the instrument, and she’s got a great spirit,” Whiteman says.

“When she moved to Toronto, it kind of coincided with the time that I was about to embark on my career as a bass-playing band-leader, so she was my fi rst choice.”

A bandleader in her own right, Tosoff has three CDs to her credit and an impressive list of festival appearances.

By another coincidence, the same night Disterheft introduced Whiteman to Tosoff, he also met his future drummer, Childs.

“He’s a bandleader on his own. He’s made a recording, and he’s played in tons of bands,” White-man says.

“He can play mellow, and he can play with great fi re. I think the stereotypes about drummers, al-

though they’re amusing, don’t apply to him.”

The Jazz on the Wing bill of fare will include “a good mix of the fam-iliar and the unfamil-iar,” Whiteman says.

“I’m not going to tell you what songs we’re going to play, but I can tell you there’s going to be some blues, there’s going to be some swing-ing material, there’s going to be some slow ballad material, there’s going to be some Latin grooves,” he adds.

Because airline baggage regu-lations pretty much rule out trav-elling with his own upright bass, Whiteman will be using a borrowed instrument, not the one he bought on a whim 10 years ago.

“Depending on how I adapt to the bass provided for me, there should be a couple of bass solos,” he hints. “But not too many.”

The Richard Whiteman Quar-tet will perform at the Yukon Arts

Centre on Sunday, October 19, be-ginning at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, check www.jazzyukon.ca.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer and former co-editor of

What’s Up Yukon.

After years as a busy jazz pianist, Richard Whiteman decided to add the upright bass to his repertoire

PHOTO: Emma Segal

Coincidental BassistCoincidental BassistRichard Whiteman and company will play at Jazz on the Wing this Sunday, Richard Whiteman and company will play at Jazz on the Wing this Sunday, but he won’t touch the pianobut he won’t touch the pianoby Ken Bolton

Milena Parajo-van de Stadt was little more than a toddler when she noticed

some buskers playing violin in a park in Oxford, England.

She promptly switched her focus from the piano, which her father was teaching her, to the violin.

At the age of 15 she changed directions again, to play the viola in a string quartet that also fea-tured her cello-playing younger brother, Adrian.

“When I started playing viola, I felt like I had found my voice,” she says. “I became obsessed with it instantly.”

Besides piano and violin, Pajaro-van de Stat spent her mid-dle and senior school years in the U.S. learning trombone, trumpet, euphonium, and “all sorts of band instruments”.

Before her last year of high school, she went to a music festi-val in Maine as a violinist, but took her viola along just in case.

When viola teacher Michael Klotz discovered she had no one teaching her, he offered to take her on. Before long, he suggested she apply to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

“I just looked at him dumb-founded, because I thought he

was crazy,” she laughs.

“No one ever really thinks they’re going to get into Curtis, let alone on an instru-ment I had been playing for less than a year.”

P a j a r o - v a n de Stadt quickly learned “exactly enough” viola rep-ertoire to audition for Curtis.

“When I got the call that I had got in, it was like a sign from the heavens that I was destined to be a violist, and I couldn’t have been happier.”

In Philadelphia, she soon met a freshman cello student named Camden Shaw.

“Camden and I started playing together literally from the fi rst month we entered Curtis,” she says.

At that time, the school had a string quartet that included second-year violin students Joel Link and Bryan Lee.

“I had never heard a quartet of people my age sound so good be-fore,” Pajaro-von de Stadt says of the group.

By her third year at Curtis, that quartet was about to lose its cello and viola players. She and Shaw approached the two violinists about playing a quartet together.

“From the moment the four of us sat down and played, it just felt right,” Pajaro-von de Stadt says.

After they had worked on a few pieces together, one of their fi rst coaches, Schmuel Ashkenasi, of the world-renowned Vermeer Quartet, popped the question: “Have you guys thought about get-

ting married?”That seal of ap-

proval prompted the 19-year-olds to form their own group, the Old City String Quartet.

They later changed the name to the Dover Quartet, in hom-age to a compos-ition called Dover Beach, by famous Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber.

That was six years and many concerts ago.

Now, fast-forward to 2013 and the Banff International String Quartet Competition;

each of the ten competing four-somes was required to perform a brand-new work, the Quartet No. 3 by Edmonton composer Vivian Fung, commissioned especially for the event.

The group from Philadelphia swept the boards, winning the top prize and all three of the com-petition’s special awards, and catapulting the Dover Quartet to international stardom.

“We still all get chills when we think of that moment,” Pajaro-van de Stadt says by phone from

her hotel room in Rochester, N.Y., where the group performed the previous evening.

Three days earlier, they played in St. Albert, Alberta to an audi-ence that included Fung’s parents and her former teacher. Two days later, they were scheduled to ap-pear at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

The current season alone con-sists of over 100 concert bookings in the U.S., Canada, South Amer-ica, and Europe.

“Even though none of us are in actual relationships together, it really is like a marriage,” she says. “That can be a challenge, but every year we learn how to do it that much more.”

Whitehorse audiences will get to hear the Dover Quartet on Sat-urday, October 18 at the Yukon Arts Centre, as part of the White-horse Concerts series.

The performance starts at 8:00 p.m. and includes Mozart’s “Hoff-meister” quartet (K. 499), the String Quartet No. 11 in C Major (op. 61) by Antonín Dvořák, as well as the Fung Quartet No. 3.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer who telecommutes to work from his home southeast of

Whitehorse.

Members of the Dover Quartet (l. to r.) are Camden Shaw (cello), Joel Link (violin), Milena Pajaro-von de Stadt (viola) and Bryan Lee (violin)

PHOTO: by courtesy of the Dover Quartet

Better Than BuskingBetter Than BuskingRising stars of the classical music world will perform in Whitehorse this SaturdayRising stars of the classical music world will perform in Whitehorse this Saturdayby Ken Bolton


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Being Caribou kicks off Yukon Film Society’s (YFS) Kitchen Party on October

24 at the Yukon Arts Centre. The Kitchen Party is a month-long celebration of Canadian cinema and media art for YFS’s 30th an-niversary. The fi lm exemplifi es the struggle environmentalists face against the interests of oil com-panies.

Karsten Heuer and Leanne Al-lison, wildlife biologist and fi lm-maker, respectively, share a deep appreciation for the fragility and beauty of the natural world. They set out on the journey of a life-time to follow a herd of caribou, on foot, through the Yukon wil-derness, and across the border to their Alaskan calving grounds. The intimacy with nature that this adventure affords them is inspir-ing in its rarity. Their dream is to document the overwhelming beauty and spectacle of this mass migration, and convince those who want to extract oil from the caribou’s ancient habitat that it would destroy something wonder-ful and important.

Released in 2005, Being Cari-bou begins with footage of George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush,

raving at crowds of Americans, in-sisting that job creation and de-velopment are far more important than the protection of a remote locale (or any animal or human being that might call that place home).

A delightful and jarring con-trast occurs as the fi lm transports us from this stuffed-shirt podium in Washington, DC, to the rough-hewn landscape of Old Crow. And from two people who are emotionally detached from the value of the natural world, to a mild-mannered Gwitchin fellow, Randall Tetlichi, who elegantly di-vulges the spiritual and practical importance that the porcupine caribou herd has provided to his people for thousands of years.

The documentary invites exec-utives and politicians to make a leap of imagination: one necessary to form a visceral emotional con-nection to something they have only experienced theoretically, as a formula for making money.

George W. Bush is featured throughout the fi lm, but not exactly in person. The couple tote a Bush action fi gure doll with them, which they include in many shots, and frequently hold one-

sided dialogues with. This doll defi nitely adds a weird but important element to this fi lm. It says, in a strange poetic way, that if Bush could vividly experience this jour-ney with them, in the fl esh, he could not be exempt from the intrinsic spiritual value it

instils. The adventurers meet with

physical and mental challenges they hadn’t imagined, and beauty and purity beyond the realm of or-dinary human life. This mysterious land is home to not only thousands of caribou, but arctic foxes, wol-verines, grizzly bears, and an an-cient clan of human beings whose traditional way of life is being threatened.

A place that is perceived as barren and lifeless is anything but, and this fact is humbly demon-strated by our fi lmmakers. What they accomplish is a feat in every sense of the word. These two wise and congenial voices might fall on some deaf ears, but perhaps not yours.

This National Film Board of Canada documentary and audi-ence favourite at the 2006 Avail-able Light Film Festival screens at noon on Friday October 24 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Admission is by donation.

Heather Austin writes on behalf of the Yukon Film Society.

Contact her via [email protected].

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If our external environment is a refl ection of what is hap-pening within, I must be going

through a deep transformation.My little cabin is fi lled with

aromas emanating from myriad sources — jars and jugs of various ferments, baskets and bundles of herbs hanging from every avail-able hook and corner, and an ever-present pot of water on the stove for the endless dishes that go along with processing the harvest.

I watch the leaves lose their clinging grip on the branches out-side my kitchen window as I chop, stir, and wash, fi nding plenty of time for rumination on the chan-ges, inside and out.

While I marvel at all the ways we have devised to keep our food through the winter (though some of the modern chemical means I fi nd downright unappetizing), fer-ments in particular are a continual source of wonder.

A hidden microbial world en-acts out a great history within a jar to render transformations that are nothing short of miraculous; small wonder that ferments have attained sacred status the world over.

Communion anyone?Modern technologies have al-

lowed us to see what is happening in there via microscopy, and DNA techniques are illuminating the massive variety that exists within these micro-ecosystems, but more and more it seems we are discov-ering just how much we don’t yet understand.

While the benefi ts of eating ‘live’ food have been well docu-mented, the exact mechanisms for their positive impacts are less well articulated — though intui-tively, I’ll take live over dead, please.

So what is ‘alive’, in the food department? To me it is something that hasn’t undergone pasteuriza-tion, or sterilization, but instead relies on a healthy culture of benefi cial microorganisms to out-compete those that might make me ill.

Nowhere is this greater exem-plifi ed than in milk — when I dis-

cover that a jar of raw milk has begun to turn, gentle heating separates it into sweet curds and whey, the original fresh cheese; what happens to pasteurized milk is much less pleasant.

I also enjoy the atmosphere created by so much life in my house — the rhythmic pop of bubbles es-caping the airlock on the carboy of cider, the gentle fi zz of pickles slowly pickling; watching the yo-ghurt on the woodstove suddenly gel, the tangy smell of sourdough bread rising, the aromas of sage, mint, and yarrow that waft up at me when I brush against the drying rack, and under it all, an earthy note provided by a vener-able cheese. They all remind me that below calm surfaces there is continuous activity that I only notice when the products of the micro-ecosystem have accumulat-ed enough to be detectable by my dull senses.

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self nestled into one of the cushy chairs at the T & M lounge, catch-ing up on golf highlights; you go there because it is still the only place in town that offers a wide array of craft beer.

But sometimes you want a change of scenery; sometimes you don’t want to go where everyone knows your name; sometimes you want to try a spectrum of beers without blowing your carefully calculated beer budget.

Enter the Yukon Beer Festival; or, dare I say, the Great Yukonian Beer Festivalia, held in White-horse on October 17 and 18.

The Yukon Beer Festival is the brainchild of Andrea Pierce, for-mer manager of the T & M lounge, who is responsible for turning that bar into a Mecca for craft beer drinkers. Planning for the festi-val has been underway for many months, but Pierce recently hand-ed over the reins when she moved south to deal with family matters.

Luckily, Kaori Torigai, always a sucker for punishment, agreed

to take on the role as president of the festival and keep the suds rolling.

The venue has been booked (the snazzy Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre), the precious beer or-der has arrived at the YG liquor warehouse, volunteers are be-ing rounded up, and Torigai, who should have aged a decade in the past month, looks surprisingly perky. Thankfully, the board and several volunteers have stepped in to pick up the slack. It’s no small feat to put an event like this together.

This is a beer festival, but there will be a couple of ciders in the mix, and you’ll even see Mid-night Sun Coffee Roasters slinging java for those who like a little up with their down. And for those needing more solid internal fortifi -cation, Grateful Spud will be serv-ing delectable bar snacks. Here’s your opportunity to re-forge your beer ties, and even if you are not a complete beer convert this is an opportunity to see if your palate has recalibrated — they say it does every seven years or so. Maybe now you are ready to try that Im-

perial Hefeweizen or that huckle-berry wheat ale.

Besides, it’s only $25 for one of the four-hour sessions (Friday, October 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 18th from 1 to 5 p.m., or 6 to 10 p.m. Check out the website for more information: http://yukonbeerfestival.com or www.yukontickets.com for ticket purchases.

And if that doesn’t convince you, maybe the talent at GBP Cre-ative will. GBP has posted videos on the Yukon Beer Festival web-site, each with the tagline “It’s about taste”.

For example, do you want naked baloney on day-old Wonder-bread, or do you want slow-roast-ed free-run chicken on ciabatta with fresh greens and garlic aioli?

I thought so.The Yukon Beer Festival is

your chance to take that train to fl avourtown. Come on, you know you want to.

Lara Lewis is a Whitehorse-based writer. Contact her via [email protected].

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I walk into a “September Scramble” party at 1:00 a.m. on a Sat-urday, late and completely sober.

It’s been a while since I was at a party like this; one you can hear from a block away, where you enter through an open front door wreathed with smokers, picking your way through a mountain range of shoes.

It’s probably the only real house party I’ve been to since I gradu-ated from university, and defi nitely my fi rst in the Yukon. I’ve been to a fi nger-full of potlucks, some barbeques, and all the music festivals, — but nothing quite like this.

As I weave through body-lined hallways and lineups for bath-rooms, I begin to recognize a feeling I haven’t felt in a while: a sense of isolation, despite being surrounded by others.

There are a few reasons for this. I’ve just come from another event that has me in a long fl owing

dress, while many of the people here, sweaty from a night of many bodies sharing space, are stripped down to the clothing essentials.

I don’t know as many people here as I thought I might, and I’ve missed the party’s main event, the dance competition.

I’m ridiculously sober in a room where people, imbibing or not, have spent all night together and are sharing that cumulative high.

In short, I’ve arrived post-climax.Everyone seems to be dripping and dancing and lost in the party

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hive-jive, and I’m standing awkwardly on the outskirts.But probably the main reason for my discomfort, as is often the case in life, is that I arrived with expectations. A few weeks back I spoke with Vanessa Stewart, one of the founding members of the Whitehorse Party Co-op,

about house party culture in Whitehorse. “All the best parties I’ve been to have been in the Yukon,” she tells me, and the way she describes them, I

believe her.Most have themes; often costumes are involved. She had just fi nished helping to put on a three-house party

crawl, a different theme at each abode.And there’s a real sense of safety at these parties.“It’s always an inclusive atmosphere. You don’t feel judged, you can relax.”“Someone always knows someone,” she says, citing the sense of community that is felt both inside and outside

the parties.“Often we go around ahead of time and speak to neighbours, give a gift of appreciation for their tolerance.” Even the cops don’t seem to mind when things get too loud. “They just ask you to go inside and keep quiet. People in the Yukon seem to have perspective.”But this lenience isn’t without reason; the most out-of-hand thing Stewart can recall happening at a party is

someone drawing male genitalia on a coffee table. I felt pretty ready to show up at this Whitehorse house party and be swept up by all my new best friends and

all their good vibes. After spending a while leaning against various walls and tables and watching a crowd of sweaty, happy, smil-

ing bodies each move their own little way, but all together in a group, I realize I have a few options: I can keep standing here feeling like an alien, I can leave and go home, or I can join in.

I thread my way into the heart of the dance fl oor like I’m walking into the ocean. Waves of bodies crash against me as I adjust my rhythm to the music, slip into the hum of the hive.

The secret to partying, and many other things, is this: we get out what we put into things.

Joslyn Kilborn is a Whitehorse-based writer. Contact her via [email protected].

Scenes from the aftermath of a house party


Two Decades Of United WayTwo Decades Of United WayYukon charity begins campaigning to celebrate its 20th yearYukon charity begins campaigning to celebrate its 20th yearBy Angela Szymczuk

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organization’s Yukon headquar-ters.

The United Way is responsible for donating to many health and social organizations from Dawson City all the way to Watson Lake.

Since 1994, the United Way Yu-kon has raised over $2-million.

In 1992 the process of creating the Yukon division began, based on the model of the United Way in Prince George, B.C. After a year-and-a-half of community members organizing with United Way Cana-da, the Yukon division was born, under the mandate of improving life for Yukoners by raising money to support local charities.

Spearheading the 20th anniver-sary festivities is president Leslie McRae. McRae has been involved with the organization since the beginning.

“I had a management position with Northwestel, who are huge corporate sponsors of the Unit-

ed Way. I thought it was a great cause, so I got involved,” she says.

Over the past 10 years, McRae has encountered her share of challenges. The United Way relies on payroll donations to support programs.

“When you don’t know how much money is coming in, it’s hard to fi gure out how much money to give to an organization,” she says.

“Many people may not know this, but Yukon Government em-ployees contribute 40 per cent of donations made to the payroll campaign.”

Although McRae is stepping down from the role of president in November, she will be playing an active role in this month’s cam-paigning.

Along with a pancake breakfast at the beginning of the month, on October 20 the Yukon College will host a celebration for volunteers. From October 24 to 26 the annual EBA Bonspiel will be held.

“We will be collecting dona-tions at these events,” McRae

says. “This month, during the campaign we are hoping to raise $170,000.”

Some of the organizations that benefi t from the United Way Yu-kon are Big Brothers and Sisters, the Sookum Jim Friendship Cen-ter, the Whitehorse Food Bank, and Victoria Faulkner Women’s Center.

Overall between $150,000 and $170,000 is dispersed annu-ally amongst the many different groups.

“We are very grateful to all of our sponsors, and we hope to re-ceive continued support so that those who are in need can be helped,” says McRae.

For more information, visit the newly designed UWY webpage at, www.unitedwayyukon.com.

Angela Szymczuk is a Whitehorse-based writer.

Contact her via [email protected].

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10 am – 1 pm Leather Mask Making Class fee with Tegan Baldwin - 2 day class $15 Skagway School Shop 15th & Main Create a beautiful mask in time forContact Yuletide’s Italian Masquerade ball!Skagway CVB 2nd part of the class held on SundayTo save a space Sponsored by Skagway CVB & SAC [email protected]

1 pm – 2:30 pm Puppetering workshop for all agesFree!!! Eagles Theatre 6th & Broadway Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to create a puppetry production. (there will also be a presentation for the school kids on Friday)

2 pm – 4 pm KHNS Skagway Studio Open HouseFree!!! Skagway Studio at SRC 13th & state Did you know Skagway has a radio studio? Sponsored by Here’s your chance to check it out & learn what it KHNS takes to host a radio show on KHNS! 2 pm – 7 pm Canning Soups & Sauces Class fee Presbyterian Hall Kitchen – 5th & Main$30 Taught by UAF Extension limit 8 people Contact Skagway CVB to reserve your spot! [email protected] 2:30 pm – 4 pm Jazz Improv WorkshopFree!!! With Steve Giordano & Bob Meashey Skagway School Auditorium 15th & Main 4 pm – 6 pm Artisan Craft Market Eagles Social Room 6th & Broadway Contact Annemarie to reserve your table [email protected].

6:30 pm Geppetto’s Junkyard’s Spare Parts Spectacle $15 or Eagles Theatre 6th & Broadway$30 3 show pass sponsored by SPL & CVB

Sunday, October 19th

10 am – 12 pm Pressure Canner Gauge TestingFree!!! Glacier Smoothies 3rd & Broadway Have your canner checked out by the experts of UAF Cooperative Extension.

10 am – 1 pm Leather Mask Making - pt. 2

6:30 pm Classical pianist Roman Rudnysky $15 or Skagway Public Library - 8th & State$30 for a Enjoy magical sounds from a 19th 3 show pass Century Chickering Parlor Grand Piano in the beautiful Skagway Library. Concert co-sponsored by SAC & SPL www.youtube.com/user/RomanRudnytskyPiano

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Pre - Festival Events

October 6th – 16th Upcycle Work Sessions

5-7:30 pm Skagway Public Library 8th & StateFree!!! Need some space to work on your project? Bring your own supplies to the Library as Sponsored by they turn the community room into The Skagway Public Library Creativity Central. Inspiration & Sewing Machines provided.

October 8th & 9th Make Your Own Rag Rug

5 – 7:30 pm Skagway Public Library – 8th & StateFree!!! Bring thread, scissors & fabric. Sponsored by Sewing machines & safety pins provided. The Skagway Public Library

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Friday, October 17th

4 pm – 7 pm Your Cottage Food Business Presbyterian Hall Kitchen - 5th & Main

Class Fee Taught by UAF Extension $30 Learn the basics of starting a home based foods business.Limit 8 students Contact Skagway CVB to reserve your spot! [email protected]

4:30 to 5:30 Pumpkin Carving Free!!! Elks Lodge 6th & StateSponsored byKLGO NPS 10 participants or bring your own!

5:30 to 7 pm Elks Burger Feed Fundraiser

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8:00 pm Steve Giordano with Bob Meashy in Duo Elks Lodge 6th & State

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Saturday, October 18th

9 am – 12 pm Making Pickles Presbyterian Hall Kitchen – 5th & Main

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The Whitehorse Cross-Coun-try Ski Club (WCCS) will open its doors for the annu-

al Winter Sports Swap and Fair this October 18 at 9:00 a.m. This swap is really a winter gear sale, and a wide range of secondhand winter equipment will be available.

The yearly tradition is affec-tionately referred to as the ski swap, and fundamental aspects of life in Whitehorse coalesce at this event — namely, winter and gear.

For me, the joy of kicking off the winter season, while scouring the room for a steal-of-a-deal, is almost too much to bear.

WCCS has been holding the swap since the mid-1980s, and it’s

the club’s primary fundraiser. It requires 70 volunteers.

Cross-country ski gear still makes up the bulk of equipment sold, but downhill gear is a close second. Any non-motorized winter gear is accepted.

Plan to arrive early; last year, the line-up went all the way to the parking lot, and 500 people at-tended throughout the day. When the gates closed about $30,000 worth of gear was sold.

Since moving to Whitehorse, cross-country skiing has become an important part of my winter routine. In addition to getting ex-ercise, skiing the trails around the city gets me outside and socializ-

ing. Most recently it has brought me out for multi-day trips in Klu-ane National Park and Alaska.

I accessed this sport with some basic gear from the ski swap.

Now that I am a fully-fl edged Whitehorse gear-head, I can think of several reasons why I can use a third pair of cross-country skis. I recognize how absurd that state-ment is, and I see the humour in it.

Nonetheless, engaging with the sport in varied contexts keeps it fresh and exciting for me, and ultimately keeps me feeling pur-poseful and happy throughout the winter; and part of feeling pur-poseful is having a reason to shop for great deals on gear.

As Mike Gladish, manager of the WCCS, notes, “People are coming to the gear swap for a deal. If it’s a deal, people just can’t refuse.”

Well Mike, I couldn’t agree more.

In fact, I would take it one step further and say that I’m com-pelled to attend because of the potential for a great deal.

The prevalence of gear-loving winter enthusiasts is great news for WSSS, which uses the revenues from the swap to maintain awe-some trails, and facilitate the wide range of programs that it of-fers to youth and adults alike.

The trails at Mt McIntyre are typically open for skiers in mid-November, and the fi rst wax-and-dessert night of the year will take place on November 7. If you’re as impatient as I am to hit the trails, the winter gear swap is a welcome way to bide the time.

Those selling gear can drop it off in the wax room, downstairs, on Wednesday and Thursday even-ing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or at the Grey Mountain Room located on the upper level of Mt McIntyre Recreation Centre on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 668-4477 or visit www.xcski-whitehorse.ca

Amy O’Rourke is a Whitehorse-based writer and

bargain specialist. Contact her via [email protected].

Mike Gladish stands with cross-country skis in hot anticipation for the snow to fall

Photo: Amy O’Rourke

Bargain Hunting: The SportBargain Hunting: The SportThe Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club’s annual ski swap gets The Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club’s annual ski swap gets us primed for winterus primed for winterby Amy O’Rourke

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Tuesday, October 14th 6:30PM-9:30PMMovie night at the Beringia Center. This event is open to the public and will be by donation only. We will be showing the movie Temple Grandin!

Tuesday October 21st 6:30PM-8:30PMSilent auction featuring gently used items!

Tuesday October 28th 6:30PM-8:30PMAutism Yukon will be hosting a workshop with speaker Nathan Searle.

DID YOU KNOWOCTOBER IS Autism Awareness Month?Join us as we host these events to support those we love and care about right here in Yukon!

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(by donation for supplies and coffee) Tues 7:30- 9:00

KNITTING CIRCLEGroup may contract knitting teachers

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Tues 7:30 - 9pm BOOK CLUB

Second Tuesday of the Month, w/ Katie Sikkes - All welcome

Fri 7pm - 10pm - TEEN DROP-IN Movies, Board Games,

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Saturdays 10 am - 4pm FAMILY DROP-IN

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2nd Sundays: 2 - 5 pmSINGING, STORY-TELLING

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Mon, Sep 8 Trampoline Training for Snowboarders 7:00 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club 334-2944Wed, Oct 15 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: [email protected], Oct 15 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531Wed, Oct 15 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcomeWed, Oct 15 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoWed, Oct 15 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814Wed, Oct 15 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoWed, Oct 15 Yukon Roller Girls League Practice 8:30 PM Canada Games Centre Scrimmage Practice, all members welcomeWed, Oct 15 Youth Gymnastics Drop In 8:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic ClubWed, Oct 15 Ladies Golf 7:00 PMThu, Oct 16 Learn to Salsa! 8:00 PM Leaping Feats Creative Danceworks 867-336-0255 Stay warm this winter while learning to Latin Dance. New latin dance classes are beginning Oct. 16th and 17th until November 27th and 28th, inclusive. Thursday nights starting October 16th from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.For information: [email protected], Oct 16 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500Thu, Oct 16 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM

Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 16 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 16 Boys basketball practice 3:30 PM 996-2317 boys basketball practiceFri, Oct 17 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: [email protected], Oct 17 Hand to Hand - Level 1 (lunch class) with Gael 11:30 AM Aikido Yukon DojoFri, Oct 17 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn ElementaryFri, Oct 17 Bhangra Dance Classes 7:00 PM Breath of Life Collective 867-336-3344 The objective of these free dance classes is to bring happiness and good health to life through dancing!Sat, Oct 18 Drop-In 10:00 AM Heart Of RiverdaleSat, Oct 18 Tai Chi Group Practice 10:00 AM Takhini Elementary School Everything could be practiced here, but usually the Hand Form is practiced twice through. Teachers on hand will be happy to answer any questions or give extra coaching with your formSat, Oct 18 Winter Sports Swap and Fair 9:00 AM Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Local sport stores and sports groups will have information and product displays in the Wax RoomSun, Oct 19 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: [email protected], Oct 19 Ultimate Frisbee 5:30 PM Canada Games

Centre 668-6517 Come out and play some frisbee. All levels are welcome.Sun, Oct 19 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641Mon, Oct 20 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School This introductory tai chi chuan (taijiquan) class will focus on the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531Mon, Oct 20 Qigong and Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society This class involves fl owing, gentle qigong exercises and Yang Style 16 Movement Tai Chi Chuan that help with relaxation, balance, strength and general well-being. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates at 667-4531Mon, Oct 20 Hand to Hand - Level 1&2 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoMon, Oct 20 Sword/Bokken with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoMon, Oct 20 Yukon Roller Girls Team Practice 7:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School 30 minutes off skate work followed by Skills and DrillsTue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Form Refi nements 6:00 PM Holy Family Elementary This term the refi nement class will focus on fi ne tuning and improving our movements of the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 103 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034.Tue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Partner Work 7:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Learn how to use the 8 energies against an opponent and how to neutralize them when used against you. This class is for experience tai chi players. Contact: Pam Boyde @ 633-6034Tue, Oct 21 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641Tue, Oct 21 Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641Tue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Beginners Yang Style 108 Form 8:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Handed down by Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing (Zheng Manqing) and Dr. Chi Chian Tao. Contact: Laura Beattie 456-7609.Tue, Oct 21 Men’s Golf 7:00 PMWed, Oct 22 Drop In Badminton 7:00 PM Takhini

Elementary School Newcomers are welcome For more information: [email protected], Oct 22 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531Wed, Oct 22 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcomeWed, Oct 22 Hand to Hand - Level 2&3 with Gael 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoWed, Oct 22 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814Wed, Oct 22 Staff/Jo with Gael 7:00 PM Aikido Yukon DojoWed, Oct 22 Yukon Roller Girls “Fresh Meat” Drop In 8:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Open to all who want to come out and try Roller DerbyWed, Oct 22 Yukon Roller Girls League Practice 8:30 PM Canada Games Centre Scrimmage Practice, all members welcomeWed, Oct 22 Youth Gymnastics Drop In 8:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic ClubWed, Oct 22 Ladies Golf 7:00 PMThu, Oct 23 Savaté (French Kick Boxing) 6:00 PM Aikido Yukon Dojo 335-4500Thu, Oct 23 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 23 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 23 Boys basketball practice 3:30 PM 996-2317 boys basketball practice

Wed, Oct 15 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531Wed, Oct 15 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & ChildrenWed, Oct 15 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & ChildrenWed, Oct 15 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcomeWed, Oct 15 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every TuesdayWed, Oct 15 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.Wed, Oct 15 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814Thu, Oct 16 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions SocietyThu, Oct 16 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 16 Hospice Movie Night: A Will for the Woods 6:30 PM The Old Fire Hall A green burial is the act of

returning a body as naturally as possible to the earth, often without embalming or cremation,but instead burying in a simple wooden casket or wrapped in a shroud, in a protected green space.Thu, Oct 16 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Fri, Oct 17 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 8:15 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class series. Call to register.Fri, Oct 17 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 10:15 AM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class beginner series. Call to register.Sat, Oct 18 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 8:30 AM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.Sat, Oct 18 PFLAG Meeting 7:00 PM Yukon College Support for those struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity in themselves or someone they know. Everyone welcomeMon, Oct 20 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form 7:00 PM Grey Mountain Primary School This introductory tai chi chuan (taijiquan) class will focus on the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 16 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates 667-4531Mon, Oct 20 Recovering from Chronic Pain White Swan Sanctuary October 20-November 24 Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30Mon, Oct 20 Qigong and Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00 AM Golden Age Society This class involves fl owing, gentle qigong exercises and Yang Style 16 Movement Tai Chi Chuan that help with relaxation, balance, strength and

general well-being. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates at 667-4531Mon, Oct 20 Practical Skills Class 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society 867-667-2037 Join us for a class on a practical skill including resume building, budgeting, communication etc...Tue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Form Refi nements 6:00 PM Holy Family Elementary This term the refi nement class will focus on fi ne tuning and improving our movements of the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan 103 Movement Hand Form. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034.Tue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Partner Work 7:00 PM Holy Family Elementary Learn how to use the 8 energies against an opponent and how to neutralize them when used against you. This class is for experience tai chi players. Contact: Pam Boyde @ 633-6034Tue, Oct 21 One On One Support 10:00 AM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every TuesdayTue, Oct 21 Wellness Support Group 2:00 PM Second Opinions Society Everyone is welcome to this afternoon support group for those looking for a place to share, learn and grow.Tue, Oct 21 Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary Tracy 393-7641Tue, Oct 21 Yoga with Bonnie MacDonald 7:00 PM Vista Outdoor Learning Centre 668-2791 Ten class series. Call to register.Tue, Oct 21 Tai Chi Beginners Yang Style 108 Form 8:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School Handed down by Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing (Zheng Manqing) and Dr. Chi Chian Tao. Contact: Laura Beattie 456-7609.Wed, Oct 22 Seniors +55 Tai Chi Chuan 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Contact: Jo-Ann Gates @ 667-4531Wed, Oct 22 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & ChildrenWed, Oct 22 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse

Food Bank 334-9317 Free Hot Lunch for Women & ChildrenWed, Oct 22 FREE Lunchtime Yoga 12:00 PM Shanti Yoga 867-456-7123 Learn to breathe, stretch and relax! Donations Welcome. Use back entrance of Hawkins House No experience required all are welcomeWed, Oct 22 One On One Support 1:00 PM Second Opinions Society A support staff will be available for one on one sessions every TuesdayWed, Oct 22 Whitehorse Weight Watchers 4:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Please arrive 30-minutes prior to the listed meeting time for weigh-in and registration.Wed, Oct 22 Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Hand Form 6:00 PM Elija Smith Elementary School No previous tai chi experience is required. Contact: Helene Dobrowolsky @ 668-3814Wed, Oct 22 Boîte à lunch santé 6:30 PM Eglise catholique (867)668-2663 ext 500 Animé par Laura Salmon. Sous-sol de l’Église catholique. Gratuit, places limitéesWed, Oct 22 Join The Bowel Movement! 7:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Join The Bowel Movement! A support group for those living with digestive disorders such as Crohn’s, Colitis, Ostomies, Diverticulitis, IBS and other creative combinations!Thu, Oct 23 Second Opinion Society Community Lunch 12:00 PM Second Opinions SocietyThu, Oct 23 Introductory Tai Chi Chuan 6:00 PM Hidden Valley School This class will focus on basic tai chi movements grounded in the 10 essential principles and 13 steps of tai chi chuan and prepares players for the traditional hand and weapon forms. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034Thu, Oct 23 Fun With Forms 7:00 PM Hidden Valley School It is based on taiji hand, staff and spear, wushu and hockey movements. This class is for experienced taiji players only. Contact: Pam Boyde 633-6034

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Atli nWednesdays Board Games 7:00 PM Atlin Rec CentreWednesdays Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

Beave r CreekMon, Oct 20 Tot Time 9:30 AM Nelnah Bessie John SchoolMon, Oct 20 Community Lunch 12:00 PM Beaver Creek Community Club

Carcr ossWed, Oct 15 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfi [email protected], Oct 15 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031Wed, Oct 15 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity BuildingThu, Oct 16 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity BuildingThu, Oct 16 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfi eld, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinatorSun, Oct 19 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviours Church 867-668-3129Mon, Oct 20 C/TFN Carving Shed open 5:30 PM Carcross Carving Shed Keith Wolf Smarch will be in attendance to provide guidance/help with all manner of traditional artworkTue, Oct 21 Elder’s Breakfast 10:00 AM The Old DaycareTue, Oct 21 Sports Night 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community SchoolTue, Oct 21 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251Wed, Oct 22 Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Lunch 12:00 PM The Old Daycare 821-4251 For more info:kathleen.cranfi [email protected], Oct 22 Hiroshikai Judo 6:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School 332-1031Wed, Oct 22 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity BuildingThu, Oct 23 Sewing Group 6:00 PM CTFN Capacity BuildingThu, Oct 23 Prenatal Classes for Mothers and Fathers to be 7:00 PM Ghùch Tlâ Community School With Kathleen Cranfi eld, Registered Midwife and CPNP coordinator

Dawso n CityWed, Oct 15 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!Wed, Oct 15 Kundalini Yoga with Marielle 6:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 993-6347 In the ballroomWed, Oct 15 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.Thu, Oct 16 KVA Tourism Fall Round Up 11:00 AM Downtown Hotel Join them for keynote presentations and discussion. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected], Oct 17 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness CentreFri, Oct 17 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness CentreFri, Oct 17 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth CentreFri, Oct 17 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!Sat, Oct 18 KIAC Drop-in Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes $ easels are supplied, no instruction offered.Sat, Oct 18 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth CentreSun, Oct 19 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381Mon, Oct 20 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness CentreMon, Oct 20 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness CentreMon, Oct 20 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!Mon, Oct 20 Dark Room Club 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture [email protected] please sign up in advanceMon, Oct 20 LIfe Drawing 7:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 867-993-

5005 Drawing tools provided, and paper is available for purchase. If you’re interested in modeling contact Dana: [email protected], Oct 21 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School 867-993-2520 For more information email: getrealfi t(at)me.comWed, Oct 22 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!Wed, Oct 22 Kundalini Yoga with Marielle 6:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture 993-6347 In the ballroomWed, Oct 22 CFYT Trivia 8:00 PM The Billy Goat A fundraiser for CFYT local radio.Thu, Oct 23 Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women: Train-the-Trainer workshop series 9:30 AM Dawson City Tr’odëk Hätr’unohtän Zho Campus (867) 335-7569 Pre-Register for this 2 day workshop. Participants will apply local knowledge and culturally relevant elements to this subject and will have increased knowledge of local resources.Fri, Oct 24 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness CentreFri, Oct 24 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness CentreFri, Oct 24 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth CentreFri, Oct 24 Zumba with Katie Pearse 5:30 PM Robert Service School 867-993-5370 Join the Zumba craze with this Latin-inspired workout!Sat, Oct 25 KIAC Drop-in Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes $ easels are supplied, no instruction offered.Sat, Oct 25 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth CentreSun, Oct 26 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381

Faro Wed, Oct 15 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be providedWed, Oct 15 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolWed, Oct 15 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 15 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolThu, Oct 16 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreThu, Oct 16 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreFri, Oct 17 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 17 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 17 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 17 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreSun, Oct 19 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of ApostlesSun, Oct 19 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442Mon, Oct 20 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolTue, Oct 21 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreTue, Oct 21 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolTue, Oct 21 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 21 Faro Kettle Cafe 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre Hosted by the Faro Youth Group.Wed, Oct 22 Parent & Tot Story Time 11:00 AM Faro Community Library For Babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be providedWed, Oct 22 Faro Glee Club 1:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolWed, Oct 22 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 22 Kids in Action Store 3:00 PM Del Van Gorder SchoolThu, Oct 23 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreThu, Oct 23 Zumba 7:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreFri, Oct 24 Play Group 2:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 24 Archery 3:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected]

Fri, Oct 24 Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Program 4:00 PM Faro Recreation Centre 994-2375 [email protected], Oct 24 Seniors Fitness class 7:00 PM Faro Recreation CentreSun, Oct 26 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of ApostlesSun, Oct 26 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442

Golden HornFridays Golden Horn Judo Club 3:30 PM Golden Horn School [email protected] or Mike 668- 6952. Under 15 yearsSundays Badminton 7:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641Tuesdays Yoga 6:00 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Terice 668-6631Tuesdays Badminton 7:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary School Tracy 393-7641

Haines JunctionWed, Oct 15 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5)Thu, Oct 16 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun KuThu, Oct 16 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community SchoolSun, Oct 19 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De BrabandereMon, Oct 20 Fitness Classes - Pilates & Yoga 5:15 PM Da Ku Cultural CentreTue, Oct 21 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural CentreTue, Oct 21 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini HallWed, Oct 22 Kindermusik 10:30 AM St Elias Convention Centre geared towards children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult.Any preschool child is welcome to attend (0-5)Thu, Oct 23 Elders’ Tea & Fitness Lunch 11:00 AM Mun KuThu, Oct 23 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community SchoolSun, Oct 26 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church 867-634-2360 Licensed Lay Leader: Lynn De Brabandere

Hamlet of Mt. LorneWed, Oct 15 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community CentreThu, Oct 16 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083Fri, Oct 17 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083Wed, Oct 22 Kids Craft time 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community CentreThu, Oct 23 Playgroup for parents 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083Fri, Oct 24 Learning Lions - Homeschoolers Get Together 3:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Agnes 667-7083Sat, Oct 25 Lorne Mountain Music Night Lorne Mountain Community Centre 667 7083 Dinner and music event , ticketed with audience of 60 Performances of 1-3 songs per musician/duo/trio/group Produced by Nicole Edwards

Marsh L akeWed, Oct 15 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community AssociationFri, Oct 17 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each monthFri, Oct 17 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSat, Oct 18 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSat, Oct 18 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSun, Oct 19 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcomeSun, Oct 19 Home Routes Concert with Manitoba Hal 7:00 PM Marshlake Contact Eva or Beat @ 660-4014 for reservations and directions. Tickets $ 20.Tue, Oct 21 North of 60 Cafe 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community AssociationTue, Oct 21 South of 6 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association

Wed, Oct 22 Adult Basic Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community AssociationFri, Oct 24 Dinner at the Jackalope 6:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Association Reservations welcome. Steak/Rib Nights - last Friday of each monthFri, Oct 24 Drop-in Basketball 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSat, Oct 25 South of 6 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSat, Oct 25 Tot Program 10:00 AM Marsh Lake Community AssociationSun, Oct 26 Badminton Drop-in 11:30 AM Marsh Lake Community Association 660-4999 All welcome

MayoWed, Oct 15 Soccer K to Grade 3 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 School GymWed, Oct 15 Drop in Basketball 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Mayo School GymWed, Oct 15 Drop in Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Drop in volleyballThu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19 Gospel Music Fest & Jam Revival Heritage Hall Four days of music, healing, free food, and fun. Featuring Tahltan recording artist Kenny Tashoots and international evangelist Victor Jackson. For more detail call Pastor Andy Nieman 332-8910Thu, Oct 16 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockeyThu, Oct 16 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curlingThu, Oct 16 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockeyFri, Oct 17 Dinner and a movie night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 dinner and a movie nightFri, Oct 17 Elementary drop in gym night 5:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym nightFri, Oct 17 High School drop in gym night 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym night for high school kidsSun, Oct 19 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746Mon, Oct 20 Yoga in Mayo 7:00 PM Mayo Community Centre Yoga in the Mayo community hall, every Monday in the summer.Tue, Oct 21 Boys’ basketball practice 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Come play basketball over lunch!Tue, Oct 21 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockeyTue, Oct 21 Under 12 Kung Fu 6:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 junior martial artsTue, Oct 21 Drop in badminton 7:00 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 drop in badmintonTue, Oct 21 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockeyTue, Oct 21 Kung Fu for teens and adults 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 martial arts for teens and adultsWed, Oct 22 Soccer K to Grade 3 12:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 School GymWed, Oct 22 Drop in Basketball 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Mayo School GymWed, Oct 22 Drop in Volleyball 8:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 Drop in volleyballThu, Oct 23 Youth Ice Hockey 5:30 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 youth hockeyThu, Oct 23 Draw curling night 7:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 Draw curlingThu, Oct 23 Ice Hockey 8:00 PM Mayo Hockey Arena 996-2317 hockeyFri, Oct 24 Dinner and a movie night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Centre 996-2317 dinner and a movie nightFri, Oct 24 Elementary drop in gym night 5:00 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym nightFri, Oct 24 High School drop in gym night 8:30 PM J.V. Clark School 996-2317 drop in gym night for high school kidsSun, Oct 26 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

Old Cro wThu, Oct 16 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community CenterSun, Oct 19 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381Mon, Oct 20 Volleyball & Floor Hockey Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Saniz 966-3238Thu, Oct 23 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community CenterSun, Oct 26 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Lukes Church 867-993-5381

Ross RiverThu, Oct 9 Community Thanksgiving Dinner With Family Activities 5:00 PM Ross River School Fiddle music

Tagish Wed, Oct 15 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community CentreWed, Oct 15 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418Wed, Oct 15 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community CentreWed, Oct 15 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.caThu, Oct 16 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407Sat, Oct 18 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418Sun, Oct 19 Pancake Breakfast! 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Once per month everyone welcomeTue, Oct 21 Stay Get Fit 5:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407Wed, Oct 22 Library and Treasures Thrift Shop 12:00 PM Tagish Community CentreWed, Oct 22 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418Wed, Oct 22 Cruizers Concession Coffee & Chat 2:00 PM Tagish Community CentreThu, Oct 23 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre 399-3407Sat, Oct 25 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

Teslin Wed, Oct 15 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors ComplexWed, Oct 15 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolThu, Oct 16 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolSun, Oct 19 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec CenterMon, Oct 20 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolTue, Oct 21 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolWed, Oct 22 Card Games for Seniors 1:00 PM Teslin Seniors ComplexWed, Oct 22 Archery 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolThu, Oct 23 Youth Badminton 3:30 PM Teslin SchoolSun, Oct 26 Seniors Carpet Bowling 1:00 PM Teslin Rec Center

Watson LakeThu, Oct 16 Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women: Train-the-Trainer workshop series 9:30 AM Watson Lake Community Campus (867) 335-7569 Pre-Register for this Two Day Workshop. Participants will apply local knowledge and culturally relevant elements to this subject and will have increased knowledge of local resources.Thu, Oct 16 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!Thu, Oct 16 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 16 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 16 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 16 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreSat, Oct 18 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239Sat, Oct 18 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreSat, Oct 18 Saturday Night Social 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreSun, Oct 19 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932Mon, Oct 20 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!Thu, Oct 23 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!Thu, Oct 23 Watson Lake: Hot Yoga 6:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 23 Girls Night Youth group 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 23 Girls Youth Night 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreThu, Oct 23 Watson Lake: Zumba 8:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation CentreSat, Oct 25 Ladies Time Out Breakfast 8:30 AM Andrea’s Hotel Cynthia Armstrong 536-7239

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SkagwayWed, Oct 15 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation CentreWed, Oct 15 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6-7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30-8 pm Belay CheckThu, Oct 16 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation CentreThu, Oct 16 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean musclesFri, Oct 17 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation CentreSat, Oct 18 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11-12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30�1 pm Belay CheckSun, Oct 19 Piano Sundays 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library Come to the library to listen or play...its the one time you won’t be shushed for making noise!Mon, Oct 20 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation CentreMon, Oct 20 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation CentreTue, Oct 21 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean musclesTue, Oct 21 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 5:45 PM Skagway Recreation CentreTue, Oct 21 Beginner Friendly Climbing Night 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre This is for people that have been belay checked and want to practice their skills in a beginner environment! Gather your friends for a fun night out!Wed, Oct 22 Spinning Xpress with Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation CentreWed, Oct 22 Rock Wall Belay Classes 6:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre 6-7:30 pm Belay Instruction,7:30-8 pm Belay CheckThu, Oct 23 Spinning Xpress with Emily 5:45 AM Skagway Recreation CentreThu, Oct 23 Mat Pilates With Katherine 7:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate Mat series using a variety of props to create long, lean muscles

Thu, Oct 23 National Lights on After School Program Day 3:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre National Lights on After School Day, Open House FREE Admission for Non Members! Parents & Guardians are Invited! Popcorn, fun and games for all ages!Fri, Oct 24 Spinning Xpress with Jennifer 7:30 PM Skagway Recreation CentreSat, Oct 25 Rock Wall Belay Classes 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 11-12:30 pm Belay Instruction, 12:30-1 pm Belay CheckSat, Oct 25 Annual Halloween Carnival 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Please bring out your family and join us on Saturday,October 25th for the annual Halloween Carnival. With special activities provided by NPS Admission: $5Sun, Oct 26 Piano Sundays 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library Come to the library to listen or play...its the one time you won’t be shushed for making noise!

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings - Beaver CreekTuesday & Thursday 11:30 AM - St. Anne Church - Yukon Unity groupFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

CarcrossWednesdays 7:30 PM. Library - Lightwalkers groupFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity groupCarmacksFridays 1:30p PM Health Centre

Dawson CityThursday 8:00 PM New Beginnings Group Richard Martin Chapel - New Beginnings GroupFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity groupSaturdays 7:00 PM Community Support Centre - North Star group 993-5095

Destruction BayFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity groupFaroFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

Haines JunctionWednesdays 8:00 PM Public LibraryFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

MayoWednesday 7:30 PM RRC Building 996-2825Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

Old CrowFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

Pelly CrossingWednesday 7:00 PM Pelly Band Offi ce 537-3461Fridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

Ross RiverFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre - Yukon Unity group

TagishMondays 7:30 PM Bishop’s Cabin, end of road along California BeachTelegraph CreekTuesdays 8:00 PM Sewing Centre, Soaring Eagles Group 235-3350

TeslinWednesdays 7:00 PM G Building, 4 McLeary StreetFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre

Watson LakeThursdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church - Spirit of Fellowship GroupFridays 1:30 PM Health Centre, downstairs - Yukon Unity groupTuesdays 12:30 PM St. Anne Church - Spirit of Fellowship Group

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Brandon Isaak is on the phone from Vancouver, freshly back from a tour of

eastern China with his jump-blues band, The Twisters.

“Every night, we had hundreds of screaming girls after the show, seeking autographs and pictures. We were just white guys playing the blues, but we were like rock stars,” he says.

Tim Williams is in Calgary, packing for a Rhythm & Blues Cruise along the Mexican Riviera with the likes of Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, and Eric Burden.

“I haven’t seen Taj in 35 years. Los Lobos is one of my favourite bands in the world. And Eric has been giving great shows and sing-ing really well.”

A multi-instrumentalist whose work invites comparisons to Ry Cooder and David Lindley, Wil-liams has been a blues fi xture for nearly half a century.

Before moving to Canada in the late 1960s, he played the cof-fee houses of his southern Califor-nia home. His early exposure to Mexican and Hawaiian music still informs his playing style.

“And western swing, and Bakersfi eld country stuff. Very much the same mix as Ry Cooder. We grew up like 11 miles apart, so

it’s kind of understandable.”His path fi rst crossed the

Yukon-raised Isaak’s in Vancouver years ago.

“The Twisters used to be my band when I played Vancouver, so I knew the band before I ac-tually knew Brandon,” Williams explains.

“We’re both big blues fans and big fans of vintage guitars, so a friendship developed.”

Comparing notes, Williams realized the strawberry-picker’s shack he once rented in Lang-ley, B.C., had actually belonged to Brandon’s father, venerable Whitehorse bandleader Ed Isaak.

Their paths are about to con-verge again, at the fi rst-ever Klondike Roots & Blues Festival, held on October 17 and 18 at the Yukon Convention Centre and the High Country Inn ballroom..

Isaak fi rst envisioned such a festival in Whitehorse during his early days at the Taku, the myth-ologized Main Street club where his father performed regularly with his iconic band, The Can-ucks.

With a venue in hand, the younger Isaak started booking tal-ent from among his extensive net-work of musical colleagues.

“I turned down quite a few

of my friends that were apply-ing, and that’s kind of tricky,” he admits. “It’s just that you have to pick a few acts, and you have to make sure they all work, so you’ve gotta think about it and spread it out evenly.”

For this fi rst outing, Isaak hand-picked the roster, including Yukoners Kim Beggs and Manfred Janssen, with his ensemble, Blues Cargo.

“I’ve made it a roots and blues festival, so we can have other styles of music under the umbrel-la,” Isaak explains.

“We’ll always be supporting the local acts as well, but the ma-jority will be out-of-town blues acts.”

One of the fi rst people he lined up was Williams, a double winner at this year’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, and a recent inductee into the Calgary Blues Music Association Hall of Fame.

While he’s frequently cited as a “roots” guitarist, Williams ad-mits he’s not certain what that means.

“I think it evolved as a term to describe what people like Cooder and Lindley were doing at the time,” he suggests.

“To me, it’s simply someone

who tries to incorporate and per-form and understand the musical traditions that affect what they try to do,” he adds.

“Like, I’ll play a set of blues, but in there will be an old Pachuco blues in Spanish by Lalo Guererro, because that’s part of what I grew up with. And I’ll do a Sol Ho’opi’i song, because the Hawaiian stuff was something I grew up around.

“That’s where I go to when I play music — the root of things, you know.”

There’s less ambiguity when he riffs on the word “blues”.

“Without getting deeply philo-sophical, it’s about looking the beast in the eye. The demon you confront has way less power than the demon you keep buried in-side, right?” he asks rhetorically.

“It’s like an actor using Stan-islavski and going to wherever he stores all the heartbreak and joy and all the other stuff you go to like a toolbox,” he adds.

“You bring that stuff out in the air, and you sculpt it as perfectly as you can, so that other people can share in that experience. It’s like hoodoo; it’s conjured.”

The Klondike Roots & Blues Festival consists of an acoustic evening on Friday, October 17 in the High Country Inn ballroom,

and a plugged-in session at the Yukon Convention Centre the fol-lowing night.

Besides Beggs and Williams, Friday’s performance will feature perennial favourite Bill Bourne (“He’s still rocking and every-body’s loving him,” Isaak says) and the Silver Screen Scoundrels (Isaak himself, with bassist Keith Picot and a backdrop of silent fi lm footage).

A Friday highlight will be an acoustic set by pianist Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne, described by Isaak as “the most in-demand boogie woogie player in the world, almost”.

Wayne will also play an electric set with the full festival band on Saturday. The night’s other acts include the “high-energy rocka-billy” of Cousin Harley (aka Paul Pigat) and an Edmonton-based group called Boogie Patrol that Isaak calls “a great dance band.”

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. Tickets (Friday $30; Saturday $50; both nights $75) and line-up details are available at Dean’s Strings, the High Coun-try and the Gold Rush Inn.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer with an ear for all

sorts of music.

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