Friday, Jan. 6
ART SHOW
Refresh your creative energies by taking in the new exhibits opening tonight at 7 p.m. at Maillardville’s Place des Arts. Photographer Frederick Popowich exposes the unexpected beauty of the world of auto body shops in Collision, a collection of about 15 large-scale black-and-white pieces. Also opening are Divine Lights: Collective Unconscious, a series of multimedia works by the design group Hfour, as well as Wood Spirits by Bob Leier. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more information.
HOCKEY NIGHT
Why trek into Vancouver when you can enjoy a fun hockey night right here at home? Head to the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex tonight and cheer on the Coquitlam Express as they battle it out on the ice against the Surrey Eagles. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Visit www.coquitlamexpress.ca for more info.
Saturday, Jan. 7
CHIP IT
Get the Christmas tree gone at one of several tree chipping events for charity this weekend. In Port Moody, the fire fighters offer tree chipping, hot drinks and vehicle vacuuming today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; donations go to the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund. In Coquitlam, the Kinsmen Club and 1st Kinsmen Scout Group are chipping at Town Centre Stadium parking lot B today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. As well, the Scouts Francophones de Maillardville are taking trees at the Canadian Tire (near Ikea) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society are chipping trees at the lot off Hillcrest Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days as well. On Sunday, the Kinsmen Club and Centennial music department will be at the Dogwood Pavilion from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THAT’S A WRAP
Between piles of Christmas gifts and a few missed garbage and recycling pick-ups — whether it was the snow or you couldn’t haul yourself out of bed in time — chances are you have a fair bit of extra recycling on your hands. Don’t fret. Bring festive boxes, wrapping paper, Styrofoam, packaging and plastic film for recycling at the Heritage Mountain community centre (200 Panorama Pl.), Westhill Park or the Kyle Centre for PoMo’s centralized recycling day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WINE WOMEN AND SPORT
It’s a perfect New Year’s combination, so what are you waiting for? The Wine Women and Sport event, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., is packed with perks — an evening with friends and fellow ladies (men are welcome, too), a line-up of inspiring speakers who have excelled in their chosen sports (often later in life, no less) and lots of great wine. Speakers include podcaster Mary Jo Dionne as moderator with Olympic rowing medalist Krista Guloien, black belt martial arts and bully prevention trainer/coach Michelle Tremblay and Betty Jean McHugh, the 89-year-old marathon runner. There will be fitness and health displays as well, plus food for purchase from local food trucks. Tickets are $30 at winewomensport.eventbrite.ca.
Sunday, Jan. 8
MARKET MORNING
Do the indulgences of the holidays have you feeling a little blah? Get back to a healthy routine full of fresh, seasonal produce and a variety of artisanal breads and cheeses, baked goods and more at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market. The market is at the PoMo recreation complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.makebakegrow.com for more info.
