Friday, June 3
CATFISH ART
Catch artist Bill Edmonds at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind Port Coquitlam city hall) as he opens his new exhibit titled False Pretenses, at 7 p.m. The display is a commentary on people who place fake identities on social media sites. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
STUDENTS, ALUMNI
Talk to students and alumni of Place des Arts as they open three new exhibits in the galleries (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) during a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit placedesarts.ca.
DANCE TIME
Students from Port Coquitlam’s Pulse Dance Studio present the Canadian classic Anne of Green Gables tonight and Saturday at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Call 604-927-6555 for tickets or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
HAIL THE BARD
Watch The Taming of the Shrew from the Globe Theatre in London as part of the city of Port Moody’s Shakespeare Globe on Screen presentation this weekend. The Shrew starts in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. while Julius Caesar is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Visit portmoody.ca for tickets.
Saturday, June 4
FOR THE BIRDS
Pull out your binoculars for a bunting walk at Colony Farm regional park at 9 a.m. The two-hour nature hike will be led by experienced birders with the Burke Mountain Naturalists. Meet in the parking lot next to the community gardens, at the end of Colony Farm Road in Coquitlam (off Lougheed Highway). The event is suitable for all ages. Visit bmn.bc.ca.
SHRED IT
Get rid of unwanted personal documents in a safe way by having them shredded today between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the southwest corner of the Coquitlam Centre mall parking lot. Donations will be accepted for the Crossroads Hospice Society.
YMCA WALK
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is collecting funds through the seventh annual Walk for Life to promote its Healthy Heart program. You can choose a 1-, 3- or 5-km route for the family-friendly event at Hillcrest middle school (2161 Regan Ave.) and take part in fun fitness challenges during the morning. Proceeds support the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada. Registration is $25 for adults, or free with $150 in pledges. Visit ymcawalkoflife.ca.
PICNIC TIME
Pack up a picnic lunch to enjoy at Finnie’s Garden at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam. Hosted by the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society, the picnic starts at noon and includes a guided tour of the garden or to the John Davidson arboretum afterward. Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org for a site map.
SING US A SONG
The Silver Choir Choir hosts its annual concert from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Wilson Centre seniors complex (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). Tickets at $8/$4 are at the front desk of the Wilson Centre. Refreshments will be served after the show.
WRITERS’ CORNER
The Tri-City Wordsmiths welcome author Eileen Kernaghan at their meeting in the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam) at 2 p.m. Register for the free event by calling 604-927-7999 or email [email protected] for details.
CHA CHA
Slip on your most comfortable fancy shoes on for the sixth annual White Salsa and Latin Dance Party at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). Hosted by the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, the dance will see guests grooving to salsa, merengue, bachata, cha-cha-cha and cumbia moves from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (with a lesson at 8 p.m.) in the rehearsal hall. Dress in white. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, June 5
TO MARKET
Load up on fresh fare at the Poirier Street farmers’ market, organized by the Coquitlam Farmers Market Society. Vendors will be selling goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (Winslow Avenue and Poirier Street). Visit makebakegrow.com.
WALK FOR ALS
Lace up your sneakers for the annual Tri-Cities Ridge Meadows Walk for ALS, starting at 10 a.m. at Riverside secondary school (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). The 5-km walk is a fundraiser to help people living with the disease and includes kids’ activities, a barbecue, raffle and door prizes and entertainment. Register at walkforals.ca.
FLYING HIGH
Air cadets with the 754 Phoenix Squadron in Port Moody will be part of the 51st annual ceremonial review at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cadets will perform drill exercises, play music and demonstrate first aid skills. Call 604-787-1861.
TRENCH TALKS
John Goheen talks about Hill 62 — where 1,200 Canadian soldiers were killed during WWI and 4,500 were wounded or went missing — as part of the Port Moody Station Museum’s trench talks series. Starting at 1 p.m. at the museum (2734 Murray St.), the presentation also includes a tour of the trench and a re-enactment photo done by the trench committee. RSVP at 604-939-1648 or email [email protected].
FREE SWIM
Westminster Savings hosts its monthly free dip at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca. And in Coquitlam, the credit union has its monthly free swim at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca.
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