June 2015
More City info inside! The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update newsleƩers to inform the community about City news, services and opportuniƟes to get involved. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/update for back issues, and find out how to stay connected with the City at www.portcoquitlam.ca/connected.
LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE
F R E E! Crews install new spray features at Lions Park.
VILLAGE VIBE
Join us for another summer of local arts and entertainment! Info and performance updates:
www.portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS Sun Valley July 10, 9 pm: Maleficent (PG) Park July 24, 9 pm: Big Hero 6 (PG)
F R E E!
Gates Aug. 7, 8:45 pm: Tomorrowland (PG) Park Aug. 21, 8:45 pm: Avengers Age of Ultron (PG 13) In the event of rain, the film will be moved to the following Friday. Films subject to change: check website or call 604.927.8400.
Saturdays, 2-4 pm in Leigh Square, July & August • Move to the Beat – opening and dance showcase: July 5 • Dancing in the Square – professional dancers and free lessons: July 11, 18 and 25 • Music in the Square – emerging musician series featuring various genres: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
MUSIC IN THE PARK Sundays, 2-4 pm in Lions Park, July & August Professional musician series featuring various genres.
FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 3-7 pm until Sept. 25 in Leigh Square Drop by for locally grown, made and baked items, plus entertainment, kids’ activities, weekly themes and more. Admission is F R
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Also: visual art exhibits, kids’ art camps and more!
See inside for more summer fun info! www.portcoquitlam.ca
Spray features coming soon to Lions Park More improvements are coming to Lions Park this summer. New spray features will be installed by June 29, in time for Canada Day (see next page). New picnic shelters will follow in August, completing a major renovation that has included a new children’s playground, washroom, promenade pathway and gathering plaza. For details, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/lionspark.
Got
beetle mania ?
Want to reclaim your lawn from the European Chafer Beetle? Consider applying nematodes – microscopic worms that feed on Chafer grubs. Nematodes can be applied in late July and are available from gardening centres and professionals. The City is waiving the $30 fee for sprinkling permits for nematode applications, some of which need to be watered more frequently than permitted by the sprinkling restrictions (see next page). Ultimately, the best defence against the Chafer Beetle is a healthy lawn. The City bans pesticide use but promotes natural lawn care techniques. For info and videos about maintaining your lawn, dealing with Chafer Beetle and sprinkling permits, go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/chaferbeetle.