Friday, Sept. 8
TERRY FOX SHOW
Pay respect to Port Coquitlam hometown hero Terry Fox at a national touring exhibit that opened Wednesday at PoCo Heritage (The Outlet, 150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam). The display, titled Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada and curated by the Terry Fox Centre and the Canadian Museum of History, also includes a local component by PoCo Heritage. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Donations are accepted. Call 604-927-8403 or visit pocoheritage.org.
COLOURS, METALS
Head over to Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) as three new displays are launched for the month: Illuminated Compulsion (industrial design and metalwork by Ross Hayduk); Info-diction (mixed media by Barbara Pearson); and Inspiration 45 (community show to mark the centre’s 45th year). The reception starts at 7 p.m. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
SING US A SONG
Songs of Canada is the theme for the first Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse of the season. The Canada 150 event at the Gathering Place in Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall) starts at 7 p.m. with an open mic. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.
DOWN IN OZ
Australia is the setting for Animal Kingdom, a rated-R crime/drama that delves into Melbourne’s underworld. The show — screened by the Port Moody Film Society — starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Admission is $5 plus a $5 society membership fee (good until December). Visit pmfilm.ca.
Saturday, Sept. 9
WORK THOSE THIGHS
Slip on your runners for the 8th annual Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge in support of the Dogwood Seniors Society Nothin’ Dragon Dogwood Masters Dragonboat Racing Team and the Coquitlam Foundation’s Diversity Fund. Choose from three events: Stairmaster; Make It Or Break It (four-hour challenge); or recreational. The event begins at 7 a.m. at the Crunch (2675 Guildford Way, Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamcrunch.com.
ADVENTURE TIME
Registration for the 2017 Adventure Challenge starts at 7 a.m. with participants kicking off in Wave 1 at 8 a.m. from Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St.). Athletes will travel about 6 km for the kayak portion followed by 17 km on a mountain bike and ending with a 6 km run. The competition, which is sponsored will see proceeds benefitting Physical Literacy for Life and the I Am Someone anti-bullying campaign. Visit IFAC.ca.
SUIT UP!
Find great deals on used sporting equipment, including bikes, at the biannual KidSport Tri-Cities' sale, presented by Westminster Savings credit union. Bring a donation or non-perishable good for the Share food bank for entry into the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed (email [email protected]). Visit kidsporttricities.ca.
RELIGIOUS ARTS
The inaugural meeting of the Epiphany Sacred Arts Guild, which recently moved from Vancouver to Coquitlam, is in the new parish centre beside St. Clare’s of Assisi Catholic Church (1320 Johnson St., Coquitlam) at 12:30 p.m. The 25-member charity promotes the practice and appreciation of sacred arts as defined by the Roman Catholic doctrine. Visit epiphanysacredarts.com.
SOCCER WITH DOGS
The Douglas College Royals soccer team has its home opener at Cunnings Field at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) — and spectators are invited to bring their dogs to the game. Admission is free. Visit douglascollegeroyals.ca.
DYSTOPIAN SKY
Tri-City author T. J. Lockwood uncovers her latest work, Violent Skies, at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 3 p.m. A dystopian science fiction novel, the book centres on humanity’s attempt to colonize the sky, and the protagonist attempt to deliver a package. Tickets at $5.25 are available through the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
PANTHERS PUCK
The Port Moody Panthers take on the Aldergrove team at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 7:30 p.m. Visit portmoodypanthers.com.
Sunday, Sept. 10
APPLE SEASON
Clip out the coupon in The Tri-City News (Wednesday, page A5) for $1 off a basket of apples via Harvest Direct Farm, at the weekly Poirier Street Farmers Market (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam), which runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.
BOTTLE UP
Support the PoCo Eurorite U14 Boys Div. 1 Fury as it raises cash for an upcoming soccer tournament. Drop off your empties for its bottle drive at Kilmer elementary (1575 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Or call 604-551-6089 for pickup.
FOR FIDO
Leash your pooch and take a walk at the BC SPCA’s Paws for a Cause fundraiser, happening from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Money will support rescue and care for abused, injured and abandoned animals, and prevention work. Register at spca.bc.ca/pocowalk. Call Melvin Chan at 604-468-4044 or email [email protected].
TREE TOUR
Bring the family to Riverview Hospital’s annual Treefest, happening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic grounds (2601 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam). Admission is free (there is a cost for the bus tour and refreshments). Call 604-927-3583.
DOG PAINT
Create a masterpiece with your canine at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), which is hosting its first PAWcasso class with artist Ruth Hoyem. Canvasses, non-toxic paint and refreshments are included with the price, for this adult-only event that starts at 11 a.m. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
SEA TO SKY
Artist Jack Prasad will open his art exhibit at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The display runs until Sept. 30. Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
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