In the Community

Hey kids, do you feel the urge for change? The What Can YOUth Do? symposium is arranged by youth for youth this spring and will feature a variety of workshops and speakers. The conference will be held at SFU's West Mall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This weekend, the Water's Edge Festival (WE) takes centre stage. But it'll have some stiff competition for your entertainment dollars from a host of other Tri-City events. Friday, Feb.

Spring is right around the corner and, for gardeners, the choice of which tool to purchase can be overwhelming. After all, there are as many gardening tools on the market as there are stores at which to buy them.

Veggie dogs are now on the menu at the soup kitchen at Trinity United Church in Port Coquitlam thanks to the contributions of members of the local branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation.

Tri-City Transitions Society will present a pair of free classes - one for kids, one for parents, both beginning in April - as part of its Children Who Witness Abuse (CWWA) program: • Lion Tamers, an anger management group for children seven to

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering an education bursary of $1,000 to a student living in the Tri-Cities. This bursary is available to any student who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education in health care.

Do you have a treasure at home you think is invaluable? Well-known local appraiser Al Bowen will be available to appraise your items this weekend at the Port Moody Station Museum. Appraisals cost $15 for two items and take place Sunday, Feb.

A piggy bank is just the first step. Port Moody Public Library hosts financial expert Bryan Stark March 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. for a free program on money tips for kids.

Jennifer Blades, a dietician with At the Table Nutrition, will host a healthy nutrition seminar for adults 50 plus next Tuesday, March 1, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion.

The city of Port Moody is offering new youth recreation programming based out of Moody middle school starting this month. For instance, a break dancing class runs four consecutive Fridays beginning this week (Feb. 25), 3:10 to 4:30 p.m.