Friday, April 26
HIGH HEELS
Slip on some stilettos for Walk a Mile, the annual gender equality event hosted by the Soroptimists Tri-Cities, running from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the northeast plaza of Coquitlam Centre mall (off Pinetree Way). Registration is $20 via soroptimisttricities.org.
HERITAGE TIME
The Coquitlam Heritage Society invites families with elementary school children to tour one of the city’s oldest homes, Mackin House, during Pro-D Day, make a craft and enjoy some homemade treats, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1116 Brunette Ave. Registration is required; admission is $5 per family (up to three children). Parents must attend. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
PRO-D DIP, SKATE
Families can head over to the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a themed swim during Pro-D Day; the slide, rope swing, diving boards and obstacle course will be open. Or lace up your skates for a twirl at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from noon to 1:15 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Admission at $2 includes skates and helmet rentals. Visit coquitlam.ca.
PRO-D FILMS
School District 43 students can head over to Tri-City libraries to watch movies this afternoon — for free. The Coquitlam Public Library branches roll Ralph Breaks the Internet at 1:30 p.m. Port Coquitlam starts its movie at 2 p.m. in the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) while the Port Moody Public Library screens the musical Mary Poppins Returns at 1 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
YEE-HA!
Get your cowboy boots and hat out for the 4th annual Kickin’ It Country, a fundraiser for the Coquitlam Foundation that’s sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. The meal, dance and auction takes place from 6 to 11 p.m. in the All Saints Parish hall (821 Fairfax St., Coquitlam). Tickets at $50 are via coquitlamfoundation.com.
HOSPICE MUSIC
Songwriter Gary Poole headlines the next Crossroads Coffeehouse in support of the Crossroads Hospice Society. Doors open at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (next to Port Coquitlam city hall) while the stage opens at 7:30 p.m.; Poole performs at 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.
ITALIAN INSPIRED
Place des Arts visual arts teacher Rebecca Blair leads the Coquitlam facility’s next adults-only pARTy@PdA, titled Perspective and Prosecco. Blair will show guests how to draw 3D buildings using the same techniques as Renaissance masters. Italian appies and wine will be served (cash bar) during the event, which starts at 7 p.m. Tickets at $26 per person — or $42 for a couple — are via placedesarts.ca.
TRAIL CLEAN UP
Join the Pinecone Burke Stewards (PBS) as they maintain a trail on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam, from 7 to 9 p.m., with volunteers. Call 604-939-4039 to sign up.
OH, CHARLIE BROWN!
Students at Broadway Dance showcase Peanuts the Musical at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) tonight at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets at $22/$20/$16 are via broadwaydance.ca.
GLORY DAYS
The story of a 1933 female hockey team from Canada plays out at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. tonight — and Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. — with actors Kate Dion-Richard, Katie Ryerson, Advah Soudack, Andrew Wheeler and Morgan Yamada. The production is by Western Canada Theatre and Alberta Theatre Projects. Call the box office at 604—927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, April 27
DRAGON BOAT
It’s the 2nd annual spring regatta for dragon boat racers, at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park. The gathering, hosted by the Dogwood Nothin’ Dragon Masters and sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes a beer garden and live entertainment. Visit inletspringregatta.com.
TAKE A HIKE
Pack your binoculars for a half-day birding field trip along the Pitt River Dyke in Port Coquitlam, with Burke Mountain Naturalist Larry Cowan and members of Nature Vancouver. Meet in the main parking lot at 8:30 a.m. next to the public washrooms at Cedar and Victoria drives, at DeBoville Slough. Car pools will be arranged to drive to Nicola Place. Visit burkemountainnaturalists.ca.
RIVERVIEW WALK
Be guided by members of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society on a tour through the wilder parts of the Riverview Hospital grounds, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dress for the weather. Meet at the HEY building (on Kalmia Drive) at the hospital (2601 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam). Visit rhcs.org.
TREASURE HUNT
Several Port Coquitlam residents are spring cleaning and decluttering their homes for the annual city-wide garage sale, running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/garage for a list of participating addresses.
GREEN THUMBS
Shop for herbs, edibles, annuals, perennials and shrubs — grown in the gardens of PoCo Garden Club members — from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam). The group’s 28th annual sale will also include baked goods and a raffle. Admission is free. Go to Facebook @thepocogardenclub for more details.
WEED PULL
Help the city of Port Moody pull invasive plants around Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray St.), from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meet on the Shoreline Trail behind the Rotary SK8 Park. Register by emailing environment@portmoody.ca.
SHRED IT
Take your unwanted documents to a shred-a-thon at the Coquitlam Alliance Church (2601 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam). The fundraiser supports the Coquitlam Gogos, a branch of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign. The shredding is by donation; it runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit greatervangogos.org. Meanwhile, Envision Financial hosts its annual Shred It and Forget It event at its Sunwood branch (600-3025 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bring a cash or non-perishable donation to the Share food bank.
HUNGRY?
More than two dozen food trucks will be parked at Inlet Park (3000-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) as part of the Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival. The feast runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visit fvfoodtruckfestival.com.
POCO SPRUCE UP
PoCo Heritage takes to the city’s downtown streets and parks for a clean up in connection with the museum’s upcoming exhibit, Naturally PoCo. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam). Visit pocoheritage.org.
BANJO MUSIC
Coquitlam guitarist and banjo player Devon Wells brings his band, Wildwood Fire, to the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) for a show at 8 p.m.; a dinner is served at 7 p.m. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
SALSA
Work off the calories at the weekly Salsa night hosted by Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). A beginners dance lesson is at 8 p.m. The party runs from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10 at the door; parking is free. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, April 28
FOR THE BIRDS
The Minnekhada Park Association hosts a hike — led by Burke Mountain Naturalist Lee Harding — around the park marsh to look for unique birds. The adventure starts at 8 a.m. from the Quarry Road parking lot. RSVP by emailing minnekhadaparkassn@gmail.com.
TO MARKET
It’s the final day for this season’s Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Sign up for a Mother’s Day planter workshop with Port Moody Flowers, at 10:30 a.m. or noon. The cost is $35. Visit makebakegrow.com.
