Do you struggle to maintain your cool?
With the help of essential oils, we remember to ride the waves when it’s windy out there, according to aromatherapist Amy Reedman, who will show you how to deal with stress effectively and efficiently during a session at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Terry Fox Library is located at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. Phone 604-927-7999 for more information.
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Girls in science Mondays at the Coquitlam Library
Coquitlam Public Library’s weekly Girls in Science program will run again on Mondays from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.
Girls in Grades 3 to 5 can join the program to create fossils, extract “dinosaurs” from eggs, learn computer coding, travel through geological time periods, snap together electric circuits, build LED flashlights, program Lego robots and construct the tallest towers.
Apartnership with Science AL!VE at Simon Fraser University, Girls in Science will run at the Poirier branch from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
The program is free, but space is limited. Visit www.sciencealive.ca for application forms, or call the library at 604 937-4142 for more information. Science AL!VE is sponsored by Actua, a not-for-profit organization that aims to empower youth through science.
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Two heritage happenings in Port Coquitlam next week
Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is hosting a pair of events early next week:
• Rhymes of Times — Baby, It’s Cold Outside starts at 10 a.m. Monday at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. At this free event, you can share your stories of cold winters—snow suits, sleigh riding, ice skating and much more.
• At the Discover Our Heritage fair, PoCo Heritage and the city’s heritage committee team up to host an event at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives where you can learn about the city’s history and heritage register, share information about sites of historical value, take part in interactive heritage actives and hear from civic historian and author John Atkin. To RSVP, email [email protected]. The heritage fair is on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free.
For more information, visit pocoheritage.org. PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives are located at 2248 McAllister Ave.
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Society aims to prevent sexual exploitation
Children of the Street Society, a Coquitlam-based non-profit, is seeking applicants to join its board of directors.
Children of the Street, in its 20th year, works to prevent the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia through education, public awareness initiatives and family support.
Each board director must commit to a two-year term and be available for approximately two to three hours per month. The society’s goals are:
• to provide education and raise awareness on sexual exploitation and human trafficking;
• to advocate for changes to related laws and needed programs;
• to support families and youth who are affected by sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Children of the Street Society’s board consists of nine members of the community interested in areas such as board governance, the not-for-profit sector, finance, human resources, social services, criminal justice, law, fund development and other related topics. Board members will help the society to grow by working on projects such as corporate sponsorships, individual giving and fundraising events.
Those interested in applying can visit www.childrenofthestreet.com/contact for more information. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by Thursday, Nov. 13. For questions, or to apply, contact Miranda De Jong at 604-777-7510 or [email protected].
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