What's On! Port Coquitlam - September/October 2019

September / October 2019

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Meet the What's On! PoCo Team Jim ,Cecilia, Angela, and Jennifer.

All about What’s On Port Coquitlam Dear Readers,

Port Coquitlam Thanks to our readers for continuing to support our vision of connecting the community with resources, non profits and businesses.

PublisherAndersen Barker & Co Owners Angela Andersen Email: angela@whatsonpoco.ca Leah Barker Email: leah@whatsonpoco.ca Sales / Social Media / Event listing Cecilia Maggiore Email: cece@whatsonpoco.ca Content Manager Angela Andersen Contributing Writer Jennifer Pownall Email: write@jenniferpownallauthor.com Editors Leah Barker & Jennifer Pownall Distribution/Photos Jim Andersen Email: info@whatsonpoco.ca

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Since 2015, owners Leah Barker and Angela Andersen’s vision has been to connect the community to resources and bring awareness to local organizations. Even though Leah has moved away (she says “temporarily”) Leah is still a big part of the magazine. (Unfortunately, she was unable to make it to our photo shoot.)

Angela’s Note: As a former Rotary Club leader, I saw a need for businesses and community residents to see the good local organizations do. My hope was that through raising awareness there would be continued and enhanced support.

Port Coquitlam businesses love to give back! Port Coquitlam residents love to volunteer! Our magazine creates opportunities to acknowledge and highlight the important work that is being done here.

Our team at What’s On! Port Coquitlam are dedicated people that are engaged in many ways in our city.

They love to connect, help, and become involved with everything from businesses, to non-profit, to local residents. We are out there visiting restaurants and gyms, making connections and collaborating at arts and culture meetings, and contributing to city projects and programs. We are excited to be a part of Port Coquitlam and we know it shows!

This next year we will be expanding the magazine content. We will be bringing more organizations to light and showcasing businesses that give back. We encourage and welcome any suggestions for content you would like to see.

We welcome your article submissions. To make this a great community resource we encourage all to submit articles and non profit profiles relating to our community. Please note that all submissions will be edited and formatted. For information on the specific requirements please email Angela or Leah.

Where Can I Get My Copy?

Visit www.whatsonpoco.ca/locations for a complete list of our pick up locations. If you would like to see What’s On! Port Coquitlam in your business, please contact us at angela@whatsonpoco.ca To view this issue online, please visit www.whatsonpoco.ca.

What’s On! Port Coquitlam is published under licence from Blueberry Publications by Andersen Barker and Company.

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information on events and activities in Port Coquitlam, etc, all details of the events and activities are subject to change. We recommend that you contact the organizer directly to confirm details and avoid potential disappointment. The published material, adverts, editorials and all other content are published in good faith. Any opinions or claims expressed or made in any article or advert is the opinion/claim of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of What’s On! Magazine. All rights reserved and nothing can, partially or in whole, be reprinted or reproduced without a written consent. What’s On! magazines are individually owned, operated and published under license from Blueberry Publications.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

September September 5, 2019 Farmers Market – Farmers Appreciation Day 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

September 7, 2019 Brew-HaHa 2019 Festival of Beers Leigh Square 3–7pm $45 per regular adult admission $10 per designated driver admission $5 per child admission PoCo Heritage is hosting a scrum, a tussle, a hullabaloo, a Brew-HaHa! Join us for Port Coquitlam’s first EVER craft beer festival!

Featuring brews from Taylight Brewing Inc., Northpaw Brew Co., Patina Brewing, Tinhouse Brewing Co., and West Coast Cider Co.!

In addition to the craft brews there will be live entertainment, door prizes, a 50/50 draw, snacks and a food truck, kids and family activities and more!

This festival is a fundraiser for PoCo Heritage. Proceeds will be used to better preserve Port Coquitlam’s history and heritage through supporting work to better care for our “at risk” collections.

Purchase your tickets online

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at:pocoheritage.org/event/ brew-haha-2019-festival-ofbeers/ September 10, 2019 Off the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday.

FREE Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

September 11, 2019 LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination. Try out our KEVA Planks too! Kids ages 5 to 10 come join us after

school. Drop in.

September 12, 2019 Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@ gmail.com Farmers Market – Apple Pie Contest 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

September 13, 2019 Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse – Enrico Renz The Gathering Place 1100 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door Doors open at 7:00pm Open stage 7:30pm Feature performer 9:00pm Feature Act- Enrico Renz Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances

by Lower Mainland-area

musicians in a range of genres.

For information visitwww. crossroadshospicesociety.com September 14, 2019 Heritage Walking Tour PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:30–2:30pm Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history and home tours, Port Coquitlam ghost stories tour, and a downtown Christmas Tree Festival heritage tour.

September 15, 2019 Terry Fox Hometown Run Run for Terry Fox. Honour Terry’s legacy: run, walk, wheel, roll or ride 3km, 5km, or 10km to support cancer research. Starts at Hyde Creek Rec Centre at 10am, (register from 8:30am, or at terryfox. org in advance).

September 16, 2019 Heritage Writers’ Group PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave 10:30am–12pm Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

Port Coquitlam Lions Club 7–9pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month to create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed” To strengthen our local and global communities through service and fellowship fulfilling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE”.

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Art Focus 26th Annual Fall Show The Outlet, Leigh Square Arts Village Oct. 25th, Reception 7-9pm Oct. 26th & 27th, 11am-5pm Come by for a visit and chat with your local artists. Enjoy beautiful artwork in oils, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media and sculptures.

Art Focus is inclusive and welcomes all artists. For club information, visit artfocusartists.wixsite.com/afaa

WORDSEARCH BLESS THIS HOUSE DAD’S ARMY DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE FAWLTY TOWERS GEORGE AND MILDRED HAPPY EVER AFTER IT AIN’T HALF HOT MUM MONTY PYTHON ONLY WHEN I LAUGH OPEN ALL HOURS PORRIDGE RISING DAMP THE GOOD LIFE THE GOODIES THE LIKELY LADS THE LIVERBIRDS THE TWO RONNIES TILL DEATH US DO PART UP POMPEI

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

September 17, 2019 Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

September 18, 2019 Science Week Storytime with Cubetto 10:15-11:30am Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Introduce kids to science through stories, music and movement at Science Week Storytime! Immediately following, children and caregivers can stay and meet Cubetto, a friendly wooden robot that teaches children the basics of computer programming through stories and hands-on play.

Friends of the Terry Fox Library 4:30-5:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Join the Friends of the Library and attend their meetings.

This volunteer organization

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supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects. New friends are always welcome! Drop in.

September 19, 2019 Access Tri-Cities 11:15am-1:15pm Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities is a fairly new, nine months, networking group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others.

This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network.

Some great co-operative partnerships have been fostered through this group.

Farmers Market – Tomatoes Everywhere 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

September 20, 2019 Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1–3pm $5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature! Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves,

you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

Pro-D Day Movie Matinee 2-3:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Looking for something to do on Pro-D Day? Come to the library for a movie matinee.

Drop in.

Science Week Playground 2-4pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Tech-up with Ozobot, our pocket-sized robot, drive Sphero around the library, or build a masterpiece with Magformers, Keva Planks and LEGO. There’s something for everyone! Drop in.

September 21, 2019 Boomers & Beyond Community Resource Fair 10am–2pm Leigh Square Place Health Fair for Aging Well in Your Community Come visit!

With over 20 Community Exhibitors. Explore, Educate, Experience.

September 22, 2019 Rivers and Trails Festival Lions Park,2300 Lions Way Celebrate our rivers, trails and community with activities, art, culture and family fun.

Autumn Equinox Sound Journey Celebration 6:30-8:30pm Sadhana Yoga & Sound Join Bonnie and Cecilia for this magical Autumn Equinox Celebration.

Celebrate this beautiful Autumn Equinox in circle.

We will discuss this beautiful season, pull cards, gain insight within our heart & be guided

into a meditation, followed

by Sound Journey by Bonnie, while in Sound Journey you will receive reiki (energy) healing.

Soul investment $50 What to Bring: Journal & pen; Water; Comfy clothes; Crystal to charge; An item that represents Autumn; Be sure to register!

Mindheartsoul888@gmail. com September 24, 2019 Terrific Tuesdays 10-11:30am Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities.

This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Ukulele Jam 7-8:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Drop in Off the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday.

FREE

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SEPT/OCT

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We highly value customer service. Knowing that we help people put their vehicles back on the road quickly and safely makes us extremely proud of our daily work.

What’s one thing you want people to know about your business?

We are open seven days a week and all year around. We know that people may need our services at any time and we want to make sure that we are able to assist them.

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Our service is all about treating every customer like family and providing them the best service in the industry. We want to make their visit a happy experience where they feel comfortable to trust us with their vehicles.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Business Excellence Awards: Submission Deadline Mayors’ BBQ Business Showcase Business Excellence Awards: Nominees’ Reception Annual General Meeting

Learn more & register at www.tricitieschamber.com Close Friday, September 20 Thursday, September 5 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM Inlet Theatre Thursday, October 24 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Thursday, November 7 Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club Thursday, November 21 The Wild Fig

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER AT WWW.TRICITIESCHAMBER.COM

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

September 26, 2019 Farmers Market – The Teddy Bear Picnic 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

LEIGH SQUARE WRITERS GROUP 6:30-8pm Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@ gmail.com Coffee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join.

Please attend a meeting to register.

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An Evening at the Museum PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 7–8:30pm Join us for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam!

Refreshments will be served.

September 27, 2019 Babytime: Read Around the World 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Babies love culture! Celebrate Culture Days with stories and songs from around the world.

Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse – The Prickly Pear Trio The Gathering Place 1100 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door Doors open at 7:00 pm Open stage 7:30 pm Feature performer 9:00pm Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances

by Lower Mainland-area musicians in a range of genres.

For information visit www. crossroadshospicesociety.com September 28, 2019 Culture Days Lumen Print Workshop (8+ yrs) Leigh Square 10:30am-3:30pm FREE Celebrate Culture Days across Canada by participating in our free, family-friendly art activity with artist Phyllis Schwartz.

Phyllis will lead participants through this hands-on lumen print workshop. A lumen print is essentially a solar photogram – a camera-less process involving black and white photographic paper – a

subject matter that usually (but not always) consists of an organic material, and of course, the most important element – The Sun. During this workshop attendees will work with 2 pieces of 8x10 lumin paper (one to keep and one for display) and organic materials to create their own unique lumen print. Registration is required as space is limited please visit experienceit.ca for more information. Max 20 participants.

WOMXN: AN EXPLORATION OF HOW WOMXN FIND THEIR WAY IN SOCIETY Leigh Square 12-5pm • FREE Artist-in-Residence, Jessica Nelson, will be collecting stories and perspectives on how Womxn find their way in Society. This inclusive studio time is open to all individuals who identify as womxn (not limited to cis-gendered ‘women’).

Gender variant individuals who may have been pushed out of conversations around womxnhood before are invited to speak and share with how they have learnt to be womxn.

September 30,2019 Movie Night 6:00-8:00pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing an assortment of highly rated films. Drop in.

October October 3, 2019 Farmers Market – What’s Cooking for Thanksgiving 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes

awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

October 4, 2019 Foolish Operations Presents: Paper Playground Gathering Place Friday (suitable for ages 3-5) 10-10:45am 11:30-12:15pm Paper Playground is a fully immersive, sensory experience created especially for children five and under. Set on a large carpet, participants are invited to dance and draw while immersed in live music and projections. This playful interactive dance performance is designed for children to join in and explore, because that’s what young ones do best!

October 5, 2019 Foolish Operations Presents: Paper Playground Gathering Place Saturday 10-10:45am (suitable for ages 3-5) 11:30-12:15pm (suitable for ages 3-5) 1-1:45pm (suitable for 18mth -3yr) Paper Playground is a fully immersive, sensory experience created especially for children five and under. Set on a large carpet, participants are invited to dance and draw while immersed in live music and projections. This playful interactive dance performance is designed for children to join in and explore, because that’s what young ones do best!

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Update Stay alert: drivers and walkers

TERRY FOX RUN

Drivers are encouraged to be extra alert on the roads as children return to school and the days start to get darker.

It’s also important to teach children to look, listen and be seen as they make their way to and from school: • Put away devices and pay attention to your surroundings.

• Make sure vehicles are stopped before entering the road and if possible make eye contact with the driver.

• Wear reflective items in low light so you can be seen.

FOR CANCER RESEARCH

SUNDAY SEPT 15, 2019

Info: icbc.com/road-safety/sharing.

Registration: 8-10 am Run Start: 10 am Location: Hyde Creek Community Centre, 1379 Laurier, Port Coquitlam

Are you prepared? We can help!

Go to portcoquitlam.ca/ep or call 604.927.5466 for information and resources on how to be prepared for an emergency such as a flood, windstorm or earthquake.

REGISTER TODAY at terryfox.org

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TERRYFOX.ORG / 1.888.836.9786

Get informed

• Sign up for our free courses on Sept. 14 or Nov. 23 to learn how to prepare for emergencies.

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Celebrating our rivers, trails & community

• Get a copy of the user-friendly Are You Prepared? guide online or in City facilities.

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Get prepared

• Pack up necessities and have them ready to grab ‘n go at a moment’s notice.

• Make sure you have what you need at home for your family to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

Do your part to prevent flooding You can help prevent flooding in your neighbourhood by keeping the catchbasin grates located alongside your property clear of leaves, debris and snow.

Join us Sunday Sept 22 12-4 pm at Lions Park

Please report damaged grates to publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca or 604.927.5496.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

October 7, 2019 Movie Night 6-8pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing an assortment of highly rated films. Drop in.

October 8, 2019 Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

October 9, 2019 LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam We have the LEGO; you bring your imagination. Try out our KEVA Planks too! Kids ages 5 to 10 come join us after school. Drop in.

October 10, 2019 Farmers Market – Last Day, Stone Soup 3-7pm Leigh Square

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The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increases the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

October 12, 2019 Heritage Walking Tour PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:30–2:30pm Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history and home tours, Port Coquitlam ghost stories tour, and a downtown Christmas Tree Festival heritage tour.

Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Leigh Square Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@ gmail.com

October 14, 2019 Happy Thanksgiving Day!

October 11, 2019 Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse – My American Friend The Gathering Place 1100 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door Doors open at 7:00pm Open stage 7:30pm Feature performer 9:00pm Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances

by Lower Mainland-area musicians in a range of genres.

For information visit www. crossroadshospicesociety.com

Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

October 15, 2019 Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

Off the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square

Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday. FREE Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

October 16, 2019 Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

October 17, 2019 Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

To advertise e-mail info@whatsonpoco.ca

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October 18, 2019 Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1–3pm $5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature! Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

October 19, 2019 Halloween Howl & Haunted House Volunteers (Grade 7-12) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave

11am-7pm FREE Meet new friends and transform the youth centre into a fun and spooky haunted house. Volunteers must commit to working the prep week and clean up. Track your volunteer hours of graduation, and work with our youth crew to develop the theme, decorations, costumes, makeup and promotion.

Halloween Howl Haunted House (All ages welcome) Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave 3-6pm $2 It’s scary. It’s fun. It’s a Haunted House. The community youth and city staff are pleased to present a fun and spooky event for children and families who are darling enough to enter.

Off the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art,” musicians improvise and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound produced. New musicians and listeners are welcome. Please call 604.789.3456. Group meets every second Tuesday.

FREE

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October 21, 2019 Heritage Writers’ Group PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave 10:30am–12pm Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

Movie Night 6-8pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Come to the library for a free movie and popcorn! We will be showing an assortment of highly rated films. Drop in.

October 22, 2019 Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is

scheduled).

Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

October 23, 2019 Coffee Mug Book Club 7–8pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title. New members are welcome to join.

Please attend a meeting to register.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

October 24, 2019 Leigh Square Writers Group 6:30-8pm Leigh Square Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@ gmail.com An Evening at the Museum PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 7–8:30pm Join us for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam!

Refreshments will be served.

October 25, 2019 Art Focus 26th Annual Fall Show The Outlet, Leigh Square Arts Village Reception 7-9pm Come by for a visit and chat with your local artists.

Enjoy beautiful artwork in oils, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media and sculptures. Art focus is inclusive and welcomes all artists. For club information, visit artfocusartists.wixsite. com/afaa Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse - Acapocalypse The Gathering Place 1100 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door Doors open at 7:00pm Open stage 7:30pm Feature performer 9:00pm Raising funds and awareness for the Crossroads Inlet Centre Hospice, the Coffeehouse

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series is an exciting evening, combining an open mic session with performances by Lower Mainland-area musicians in a range of genres. For information visit www.crossroadshospicesociety.com October 26, 2019 Art Focus 26th Annual Fall Show The Outlet, Leigh Square Arts Village 11am-5pm Come by for a visit and chat with your local arists. Enjoy beautiful artwork in oils, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media and sculptures. Art focus is inclusive and welcomes all artists. For club information, visit artfocusartists.wixsite. com/afaa October 27, 2019 Art Focus 26th Annual Fall Show The Outlet, Leigh Square Arts Village 11am-5pm Come by for a visit and chat with your local artists.

Enjoy beautiful artwork in oils, watercolours, acrylics, mixed media and sculptures. Art focus is inclusive and welcomes all artists. For club information, visit artfocusartists.wixsite. com/afaa October 29, 2019 Terrific Tuesdays 10-11:30am Terry Fox Library Port Coquitlam Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities.

This drop-in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Ukulele Jam 7-8:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Drop in Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month].

Guests are welcome to attend.

October 31, 2019 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

ONGOING EVENTS ROTARY CLUB OF PORT COQUITLAM Thursday 4:15-5:30pm Wilson Seniors Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave LINCOLN TOASTMASTERS Tuesday [except the first Tuesday of the month] 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., Room #3 Guests are welcome to attend.

For more info: http://lincoln.toastmastersclubs.org/ BINGO - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 12:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Saturday Bingo is an Open House Event. The first game begins at 1 pm and the event consists of 10 games. The

winner of each game wins a steak, and the final game offers you a chance to win a $25 Safeway Gift Certificate when won within a limited number of balls. The winner of each game wins a $5 Legion Dollar.

MUSIC BINGO - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Friday 6:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Friday Bingo is an Open House Event. We offer Food and Drink specials every week. We also hold a month end draw if you attend all the Fridays in the month to win a $ 50 Gift Card DROP-IN-DARTS - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Monday 7pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Have fun at our weekly drop in Darts! Please Note: No drop-in darts on Statutory Holidays...

CRIB - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St New comers welcome, bring a partner. or we can find you one. Come join us for a fun evening of crib!

POKER - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Have fun at our weekly drop in poker!

Please Note: No drop-in darts on Statutory Holidays

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YOUR CAUSE IS OUR CAUSE The Canadian Royal Purple, Port Coquitlam Lodge #10, has been in the Tri-Cities community for 72 years. We were originally known as the Royal Purple of Canada, the auxiliary to the Elks but went out on our own in 2014.

We are a group of dynamic, fun loving volunteers helping our kids and our community. We have fun raising money and more fun giving it away. In the last five years we have given away approximately $65,000 to many groups and organizations including help for hearing impaired children, bursaries and prom assistance, to local high

schools, help for battered women, the food bank and its programs, seniors organizations, etc. We also have our annual Handbags of Hope campaign, starting in August.

We need members to continue helping.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? CRP website, www.canadianroyalpurplesociety.org Local contact: Sally 604-942-9405 • E-mail sahurst@telus.net

Thank you to our generous sponsor PoCo Soap Co!... ...for their donations as well as page sponsorship.

1524 Praire Ave,Port Coquitlam.

Shop online Anytime www.pocosoapco.com Also available on Farmer’s Market Days...

Port Coquitlam Farmers Market Coquitlam Poirer Street Farmers Market September 5th, & 19th September 8th, & 29th October 3rd 3pm to 7pm October 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th 9am to 1pm

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CHILD C CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL Child Care Licensing Responsible for the licensing of child care facilities in Fraser Health, 604-587-3936, https://www.fraserhealth.ca/healthtopics-a-to-z/child-care#.XD48ptJKgnQ Affordable Child Care Benefit A monthly payment to assist eligibleBritish Columbia families with the cost of child care.1-888-338-6622, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/familysocial-supports/caring-for-youngchildren/child-care-funding/child-carebenefit Province of British Columbia, Child Care Child care information and resources 1888-338-6622 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ family-social-supports/caring-foryoung-children YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Child care information and referrals; assistance with Affordable Child Care; referrals to community services and resources, 604-931-3400 https://gv.ymca.ca/Programs/Child-CareInformation-and-Referrals

CRISIS AND HELP LINES

Centralized Provincial Child Protection Reporting 24 hour centralized screening for reporting suspected or imminent abuse of children. 1800-663-9122 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/p ublic-safety/protecting-children/reportingchild-abuse Crisis Line 24 hour phone service offering emotional support, information, and resources specific to mental health. 310-6789 (area code not required) www.crisislines.bc.ca Suicide Crisis Line 24 hours phone service for those who are considering suicide or are concerned about someone who may be. 1-800 suicide (7842433) www.crisislines.bc.ca Fraser Health Crisis Line Immediate, free and confidential crisis intervention and community resource information to people of all ages 604-951-8855 https://www.options.bc.ca/program/frase r-health-crisis-line

Helpline for Children 310-1234 (area code not needed) If you are a childor youthand wouldlike to talk to someone call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234 any time day or night. You do not have to give your name. http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ safety/public-safety/protecting-children/ reporting-child-abuse

EARLY INTERVENTION: WHO TO CALL IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT Aboriginal Infant Development (Spirit of the Children) Serves Aboriginalfamilies withchildren who are at riskfor,or who alreadyhave,a developmental delay. 604-524-9113 www.sotcs.ca Aboriginal Supported Child Development (Spirit of the Children) Serves Aboriginal families whose children requireextra supportin their preschooland child care settings. 604-524-9113 www.sotcs.ca Autism Community Training Information and referral service that supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families 604205-5467 1-866-939-5188 www.actcommunity.ca Early Intervention Services (SHARE Family and Community Services) Provides the following: speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy 604-5258242 http://sharesociety.ca Tri-Cities Public Health Speech and language services. Dental information and referrals. Child Development and wellness information. Immunizations 604-949-7200 https://www.fraserhealth.ca/ServiceDirectory/Services/Public-HealthServices/public-health-unit#.XD5QMNJKgnQ Infant Development Kinsight Serves childrenbirth to 3 years who are at risk for, or who already have, a delay in development 604-525-6123, www.kinsight.org

Social, Emotional Early Development Services (SHARE Family and Community Services) Serves children from birth to age 6 years with social, emotional, or behavioral diffi culties and their families. 604-529-5132 http://sharesociety.ca/ Supported Child Development (Kinsight) Serves families whose children require support in their preschool or child care setting.

604-525-8242 • www.kinsight.org

Immigrant Services Society of BC provides a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees.

604-684-2561 www.issbc.org Information Children Provides information, support and referrals to parents on matters related to the care and well-being of their children.

778-782-3548 www.informationchildren.com Kinsight Provides a range of services that support healthy development and inclusion.

604-525-9494 www.kinsight.org

FAMILY SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING

La Leche League Canada Breast feeding, nutrition, weaning, and family life support. Check website for meeting details.

604-520-4623 https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-coquitlam

Act 2 Child & Family Services Provides parent education, family counselling, sexual abuse counselling, and shelter for survivors of domestic violence 604-937-7776 www.act2.ca

Learning Disabilities Association Information and resources to ensure full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities.

1-250-370-9513 www.ldabc.ca

BC 211 Looking for a community or government service? Dial 2-1-1, a multilingual phone and 211 texting service, or visit BC211 online. www.bc211.ca

Ministry of Children and Family Development, Tri-Cities Neighbourhood Child protection and family support services.

Provides counselling, supervised access, and family support services in partnership with a variety of community agencies.

604-944-2500 (East Hub) 604-927-4429 (West Hub) 604-933-2073 (Aboriginal)

Best Beginnings Information for expectant parents and families with babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age. https://bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.ca/ default.aspx Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver Caseworkers match mentors with a Little Brother who has similar interests.

604-876-2447 www.bigbrothersvancouver.com Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Caseworkers match mentors with a Little Sister who has similar interests 604-873-4525 www.bigsisters.bc.ca Family Law in BC Provides information about family law in BC www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Parent Support Services Society of BC) Assists grandparents and other relatives raising a family member’s child with information and resources.

1-855-474-9777 www.parentsupportbc.ca Westcoast Family Centres Offers various parenting programs. 604944-2500, https://www.westcoastfamily.org/events

Ministry of Children and Family Development- Childand Youth Mental Health Intake Clinic Walk in clinic for child and youth mental health services.

604-469-7600 Parent Support Services Society Promotes health of families by providing support, education, advocacy, research and resources.

1-855-345-9777 SHARE Family & Community Services Provides community based services to families, including counselling, parenting programs, and parent education.

604-540-9161 www.sharesociety.ca Spirit of the Children Aboriginal non-profit society which works to empower and strengthen Aboriginal families by providing support, research, advocacy and resources. 604-524-9113 www.sotcs.ca S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Provides counselling, information, referrals, and parenting programs to immigrant families in Cantonese, Farsi, Korean and Mandarin.

604-468-6000 www.success.bc.ca

“YMCA CCRR IS FUNDED BY THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA”

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CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL FamilySmart Parents in Residence Peer support, education, system navigation and resources for families with children and youth living with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

604-878-3400 www.familysmart.ca Tri-Cities Parent Education Programs (Parent-Child Mother Goose, Nobody’s PerfectParenting,etc…)

For a list of community based parent educationopportunities visit the Tri- Cities Early Childhood Development website. https://tricitiesecd.ca/parents/tri-citiesearly-years-centre/ Tri-Cities Transition Society Programs for individuals who have experienced abuse, as well as lay counselling, parenting groups, and workshops. 604-941-7111 www.tricitytransitions.com Westcoast Family Centres Society Provides intensive parent support and education programs to families with children aged 0-15.

604-944-2500 www.westcoastfamily.org YWCA Single Mothers’ Support Offers a range of individual and group services to assist,empower and informsingle moms.

604-895-5849 https://ywcavan.org/programs/singlemothers-support-services

FOOD AND HOUSING BC Housing Rental assistance program for working families with children. Visit the website to learn how to apply.

604-433-2218 www.bchousing.org Food Skills for Families For Tri-Cities parents who are interested in learning about meal planning, getting quality groceries on a budget and cooking 604-944-2500 www.westcoastfamily.org Food Bank (Tri-Cities) 604-931-2451 www.sharesociety.ca/food-bank Free and Low CostFood Directory Visitthe websiteto downloada list of free and low cost food programs available to Tri-Cities https://tricitieshomelessness.ca/services/f ood-meal-programs/ Quest Food Exchange Offers access to affordable and healthy food for those facing barriers through not-for- profi t grocery markets. Clients need a referral to access this service. www.questoutreach.org

HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS Anxiety BC Resources and information for those living with anxiety.

604-620-0744 www.anxietybc.com BC Healthy Kids Program Children of lowincome families can get help with basic dental care and prescription eyewear costs through the Healthy Kids Program.

1-866-866-0800 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/m anaging-your-health/healthy-womenchildren/child-teen-health/dental-eyeglasses Eagle Ridge Hospital Community hospital serving the residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

604-461-2022 https://www.fraserhealth.ca/ServiceDirectory/Locations/Port-Moody/eagleridge-hospital#.XD-HKdJKgnQ Healthlink BC Speak to a health services navigator to find health information or be connected with a registered nurse, dietitian or pharmacist. 811 (or 711 for deaf & hearing impaired) https:// www.healthlinkbc.ca/ Kelty Mental Health Free resources related to mentalhealth challenges and disorders.

604-875-2084 www.keltymentalhealth.ca Pacific Post-Partum Support Society Offers telephone support and support groups for women suffering from depression after giving birth/adopting a child.

604-255-7999 www.postpartum.org Prenatal Classes 604-527-5472 https://www.douglascollege.ca/programscourses/continuingeducation/prenatal/prenatal-class-series Tri-Cities Public Health Speech and language services. Dental information and referrals. Child development and wellness information, immunizations.

604-949-7200 https://www.fraserhealth.ca/servicedirectory/services/public-healthservices/public-health-unit#.XD-IsdJKgnQ Walk-in Medical Clinic Search Non-emergency health care services on a walk-in basis. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/servicesand-resources/find-services

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PARENT AND CHILD DROP-IN PROGRAMS Parent & Baby Play & Learn, Coquitlam Free drop in for parents, grandparents and babies 0- 2 yrs. Call for scheduling details.

604-933-6166 http://www.placemaillardville.ca/ programs/family *Circle of Friends Family Resource Program, James Park Elementary Annex, Port Coquitlam Free drop in program for parents and caregivers with children aged 0-5 yrs. Call for scheduling details.

604-931-3400 https://gv.ymca.ca/Locations/PortCoquitlam/Glenwood/The-Y-at-JamesPark-Elementary *Family Drop-in, Place Maillardville, Coquitlam Free program for newborns to 5 years old and their guardians. Call for scheduling details.

604-933-6166 http://www.placemaillardville.ca/program s/ family *Harbour View Family Resource Program, Coquitlam Free drop-in for parents/caregivers and their young children birth to 6 years. Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-931-1977 http://step-by-step.ca/familyresource- program/ Hlúlú Aboriginal Early Childhood Drop- In Program, Meadowbrook Elementary For children 0-6 whose families have an Aboriginal heritage. Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-524-9113 http://www.sotcs.ca/programsservice s/ hlulu-aboriginal-early-childhooddevelopment-dr4op-in-program/ *Multicultural Family Drop-in Resource Program, Henderson Place, Coquitlam Free parent and tot drop in with services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi.

Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-468-6000 http://www.successbc.ca/eng/services/ family/360-multicultural-family- resourcecentre New Beginnings: The Tri-Cities Early Years Refugee Project A program for Government-Assisted Refugee families with children from birth to 5 years who are living in the Tri-Cities.

604-937-3830 http://sharesociety.ca/new-beginnings/

Old Orchard Play Pals, Port Moody Free drop-in for parents/caregivers and their young children birth to 6 years. Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-931-1977 http://step-by-step.ca/familyresource- program/ SHARE Clarke Street Family Resource Centre, Port Moody Free parent participation drop-in for children 6 and under. Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-931-4708 http://sharesociety.ca/parent-tot/ *SHARE Mountain View Family Resource Centre, Coquitlam Free parent participation drop-in for children 6 and under. Call or visit the website for scheduling details.

604-529-5149 http://sharesociety.ca/parent-tot/ *Tri-Cities Family Place, Victoria Drive, Port Coquitlam Drop-in for parents/caregivers and young children. Call for scheduling details.

604-945-0048 https://tcfamilyplace.wordpress.com/ Tri-Cities Family Place, Manning Avenue, Port Coquitlam Drop-in for parents/caregivers and young children. Call for scheduling details.

604-945-0048 https://tcfamilyplace.wordpress.com/ StrongStart Centres StrongStart is a free drop-in early learning program for children aged 0-5 accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

There are 13 StrongStart Centres in School District 43. https://www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Stro ngStart/Pages/default.aspx

FOR A DETAILED VERSION OF THIS RESOURCE LIST VISIT:

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Tuesday - 4pm Friday - 4:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Enter our Meat Draw event every Tuesday and Friday!

Please Note: No Meat Draw on Statutory Holidays...

MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 3:30-5pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St 4 pkgs of meat to be won.

Draws happen every 1/2 hour for a total of 5 Draws SUPER MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 5:30-5:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St This Super Draw is weekly meat draw extravaganza of the week - some examples are BBQ day of Steak and Ribs, Prime Roasts total value is $45 - $50 ASSORTED GAMES - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Thursday 1:30-3pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Assorted games HYDE AWAY JAM NIGHT Monday 4-5pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Do you play an instrument? Do stand-up comedy? In a band?

Come to the Hyde away youth centre Monday nights and show off your talent with stage lighting and food!

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CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW Friday 3-6pm Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd Each Friday The Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam hosts a Meat Draw to help raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society.

Please drop by and support this worthy cause.

For more information call 604945-0606 or info@crossroadshospice.org THE ROYAL PURPLE MEAT DRAW Thursday 4:30- 5:30pm Arms Pub, Prairie and Coast Meridian, PoCo The Royal Purple Meat draw every Thursday at the Arms Pub HERITAGE DETECTIVES Tuesday 10am-12pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Join our resident local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history!

CULTURE DAYS PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives September 27 – 29 Join us in the museum and Leigh square for Culture Days!

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture and the events are FREE! Join us in exploring our current exhibit Naturally PoCo, and participating in our “Creating Art with Nature” crafting workshop.

FELICE WOMEN’S CHOIR Thursday, Sep 5-Dec 19 10:30am-12:30pm Leigh Square

Music director and conductor Mr. Andrea Kim’s communitybased choir pursues excellence in performance and celebrates a varied repertoire from classical to folk and pop. Free to watch. To participate, contact Mr. Kim at 778.554.9917.

THE SINGING PROJECT Thursday, Sep 5-Dec 19 1-2:30pm Leigh Square The Singing Project is a weekly sing-along music session for stroke survivors, their families and friends, giving them the opportunity to participate in a community program where they can work at regaining their ability to speak. FREE Port Coquitlam Lions Club Tuesday 7–9pm Monthly on the first and third Tuesday Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month. To create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed. To strengthen our local and global communities through service and fellowship fulfilling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE” ARTIST OPEN STUDIO Tuesday 10am-3pm Leigh Square A great place to build your artistic skills and meet with other artists.

Friends of Leigh Square Society yearly memberships are available.

Drop-in program for adults.

Workroom

ENGLISH PRACTICE GROUP Thursday 10:30-12pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in.

STORYTIME Monday & Wednesday 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more.

BABYTIME Friday (every second) September 6 – October 25 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Make language fun! Help your baby develop speech and language skills – enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

POCO STICKS AND STITCHES Thursday (first and third of each month) 7-8:30pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Calling all knitters and stitchers! Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursday of each month.

Drop in.

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Tri-Cities Moms are Going to the Green for a Great Cause!

The Tri-Cities Moms Group is a place for local moms to give and receive support. This highly engaged group operates online as a positive meeting place for neighbourly or anonymous discussion. TCMG's reach stretches far beyond the boundaries of the onscreen community and is entirely funded through the support of community members to provide food, shelter, and moral support to local families in need.

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MOMS STRONG!

The 3rd Annual TCMG Shelley Webster Memorial Golf Tournament takes place September 14, 2019 at Westwood Plateau Executive Golf Course.

The aim of this event is to support Tri-Cities Moms while giving ladies a day to unwind. The tournament's inspiration is Shelley Webster, late mother of TCMG member Laura Thomas, who founded a successful ladies only tournament. She helped shape the 1st Annual TCMG Golf Tournament but sadly, passed away the morning of the event. Shelley was unable to see what an outstanding impact she had on this event; the tournament has since been re-named in her honour.

All proceeds from the sold out tournament will go directly towards aiding local families throughout the year. For more info please contact the Volunteer Team at tcmggolf@gmail.com.

JOIN US #TCMG Tri Cities Moms Group tcmg@tricitiesmomsgroup.ca

TCMG acknowledges our work is done within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qiqéyt (Key-Kayt) and Coast Salish Nations.

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PoCo Dots Activities for Kids

By Jennifer Pownall

Talk Like a Pirate Day! Shiver me timbers! September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Give it the old heave ho and discover ways to enjoy this hilarious holiday. Turn a large box into a pirate ship and set sail for adventure, bury something in your backyard and create a map with an ‘X’ to mark the spot, or design a treasure chest using an old egg carton and fill it with coins made from aluminum-wrapped cardboard disks. Or chase after the best booty of all: stories. Collect a number of flat stones, 1-2 inches across, and use acrylic paint to create basic, pirate-related icons on each one.

Paint one with a flag, another with a compass, and one with a captain’s hat. Paint general pictures like the sun, a palm tree, or water, and more specific ones such as a skeleton, a sea serpent, or a hook.

Use the stones to tell a variety of pirate tales and it may just save you from walking the plank!

Pumpkin Decorating

Back to School Looking for a way to celebrate backto-school? Search last year’s backpacks for old crayons and pencil sharpeners and you are well on your way to a fun activity. Peel away any paper from the crayons and use either a cheese grater or the sharpener to make wax shavings. Be careful with your fingers! Separate the colours into individual dishes, or mix them all together for a project with younger children. Fold sheets of wax paper in half to form a crease in the center, reopen, and sprinkle one side with the shavings to make shapes, pictures, or other designs. Avoid getting the wax too close to the edges, then – once the creative process is complete – fold the paper back over the art to sandwich the crayon bits, and carefully transfer the package to rest between a few sheets of newsprint. Have an adult run an iron, set on low heat, over the project to slowly melt the wax. You can hang the finished art in a window to enjoy the full effect of the beautiful, faux stained glass, or cut it up into smaller shapes for use in other colourful crafts!

Put a different spin on decorating pumpkins this October by swapping knives and scoops for permanent markers.

There are so many symbols of Halloween that would be great to showcase on the seasonal fruit, but cutting details into that orange flesh can be a real challenge. So tap into your inner sketch artist! Use washable felts to draft ideas – or skip this step for those with steady hands – and then trace over the design using permanent markers. An especially effective technique for capturing the spooky spirit of the holiday is to create simple black silhouettes on white pumpkins: think of things like cats, bats, crows, beetles, spiders, webs, or trees. Use pictures in books to gather ideas, search online for templates, and let your imagination loose. Most importantly, give yourself pumpkin to be proud of!

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Share Your Love of Reading with a Book Club…

by Tamara Gorin

People love to talk about books! Whether searching for a well-loved storybook, a book lent and not returned (we call that “the one that got away,”) or venting about the movie based on a book (“the book WAS better,”) we all have book stories to tell.

We think of reading as something we do by ourselves, but the roots of reading come from very ancient story telling traditions in every human culture. In our fast paced world, it is no wonder libraries and bookstores bustle with storytelling circles, book launches, poetry readings, writing groups, and book clubs as we meet to share our love of story and by extension, books.

Book clubs are a great way to get the best of both worlds.

We read books on our own and then meet with others and chat. With the added benefit of encouraging a more careful and intentional read, we tend to savour reading more knowing we’ll be sharing feelings and ideas.

So how do you participate in a book club? There is no right or wrong way to join a current one or start your own. There are book clubs on various social media platforms and you can check out Meet-Up and other apps to find one close to home. Many workplaces, social clubs, and church groups have active book clubs. If they don’t, and you ask around, you are likely to get an enthusiastic “Yes!” as others are looking to share in the same experience.

Here are the basics to get you started: • Is your club online or in real life?

• Pick a name!

• Will you read fiction, non-fiction or a mix?

• Set a number of participants (small and intimate, or large and rambunctious.)

• Choose your monthly time and dates. Book 4 dates to start.

• Decide if the club members or the organizer will pick the books. Hint: As the planner, pick two to get you started, then the group can choose.

• Online: create a page for your club, pick your club admins, and send invites.

• In real life: book your space (your home, a bookstore, the library, a coffee shop, a park.) Look for members.

You can create a social media page or Meet up too.

• Pick your books! Check with the library and with your independent bookstore, such as Western Sky Books.

Just give us lots of notice so we can search for used or order new copies, often at a discount for bulk orders.

• Read your book.

• Meet with your book gang!

No matter how you choose to share your love of books and reading, we hope you’ll enjoy yourselves and the company you’re in.

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ADULT COLOURING CLUB Monday 2–3pm Terry Fox Library - Port Coquitlam Colouring is not just for kids anymore! Come chill out and colour. We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments.

HYDE AWAY YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Monday-Thursday & 5-10pm Friday-Saturday Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card.

(YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18. Access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping-pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers.

PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH ACTIVITY LOUNGE (Ages 11-18) 3-7pm Monday-Thursday & 5-10pm Friday-Saturday Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave Come hang out with your friends and meet new people, get help with homework, projects & resumes, get active, have fun, and connect with our Youth Recreation Leaders in our new Youth Activity Lounge at the PCCC for free with a Youth Access Card.

(YAC) only $15 per year for ages 11-18 access includes FREE unlimited billiards, foosball, ping- pong, X-Box, board games, and access to our computers.

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DROP-IN BASKETBALL (Ages 11-18) Friday & Saturday 7-10pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Join us for a night of basketball. Bring a ball & a friend.

Want to mentor some younger kids during open gym?

Volunteer hours for graduation provided. Talk to a Youth Recreation Leader for more information. $3 Drop-in OR FREE for a year with a Youth Access Card YOUTH LED BASKETBALL TRAINING (Ages 11-18) Friday 6-7pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Pre-registration required $30/$25 with Youth Access Card Experience youth mentors & basketball fanatics dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment where players can enjoy and learn the great game of basketball.

Offering adapted & integrated programming for all skills & abilities. This also includes drop in gym admission. To volunteer must be in grades 10-12 (ages 15-18yrs) contact 604.927.7962 for more information and to register.

LATE NIGHT SKATE (Ages 11-18) Friday 10:15–11:15pm Port Coquitlam Community Center, 2150 Wilson Ave Lace up your skates and enjoy time with friends in this $3 drop-in program. Youth admission gets you an hour of youth only skate time and rentals.

NOTE: Youth aged 11 must wear a helmet.

PORT COQUITLAM FARMERS MARKET Every Thursday from June 6 to October 10, 2019, 3pm to 7pm Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam DATE Sept 5

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THE YOUTH GROUP (Ages 11-18) Friday 4-6pm Port Coquitlam Community Center, 2150 Wilson Ave Pre-registration required Join other LGBTQ2+ youth as we take part in movie nights, art activities and community leadership opportunity. We welcome everyone call 604927-5338 for more information.

POCO YOUTH CREW (Ages 11-18) Tuesday 4-5pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Pre-registration required Contact 604-927-7962 for additional info on how to get involved with this volunteer group that aims to make positive change in our community while developing your leadership skills.

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BOOMERS & BEYOND COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR Health Fair for Aging Well in Your Community

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NEW VIEW SOCIETY

Coming together to raise MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS “For a long time I remained isolated. But the greatest thing about being a New View member has been the overwhelming sense of community.

I think everyone is capable of having a recovery.

Everyone. And I know that with this community, my recovery can, and has been, a success.” Andrew, member On Saturday July 27, 2019, New View Mental Health Society hosted a Family BBQ at Lion’s Park in Port Coquitlam. Between the turnout, the positive company, and the great food and activities, we could not be more grateful to our community - our members, staff, family members, and supporters from the general public! It is clear that community plays a huge role in reducing social isolation and promoting recovery in individuals who live with severe and persistent mental illness, so it’s community participation at events like these that help move us toward our vision of Community Health through Mental Health.

Moving forward from this great afternoon, and in addition to these open events for everyone to come and enjoy, we wanted to reflect on some ways we are able to support our community, just as they support us.

New View hosts a series of important programs that focus on improving support systems and increasing awareness - not only for those who live with mental illness, but also for family members and individuals who are looking to further develop their own understanding and education on mental health.

One program is the Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society Family-to-Family Education Course. This program aims to teach self-care skill building, problem solving techniques, and how to navigate the mental health system. The next one will be held from early September to December. Another program New View offers is the Mental Health First Aid course, which is a two-day course held next on October 17-18th.

Just as First Aid is administered to someone physically injured, Mental Health First Aid trains people to support individuals in a mental health crisis.

More information for both programs can be found on our website, www.newviewsociety.org.

Mental illness affects one in three Canadians at some point in their lifetime. Developing connections and supports through events such as our Family BBQ are an important part of the recovery journey, and learning how to take care of our own and others’ mental wellness is just as important. Luckily, here at New View Society, this can be a reality for all. We hope to include everyone in supporting mental health and better understanding mental illness – and through this understanding achieve “Community Health through Mental Health”.

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