It's hard to believe that the end of summer is nearly upon us. But with that comes all the goodies of the harvest season like corn roasts, swap meets and some good old-fashioned roots music.
Friday, Aug. 26
YOGA MARKET
Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts its Friday Market tonight from 4 to 8 p.m. in Coquitlam's Spirit Square (3000 Burlington Dr., across from Coquitlam city hall). Enjoy local food, music and activities, and a special free yoga session from 4 to 5 p.m. Tonight's featured musicians are The Mixed Bag Band and Sharmaine and Luvena. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
Saturday, Aug. 27
CANOE & KAYAK FEST
Pleasantside Community Association invites everyone out for its Family Fun Canoe and Kayak Boat Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. at Old Orchard Park (646 Bentley Rd., Port Moody). Cost for canoe and kayak events is $10 per person or $15 per family and includes food. For more information or to register or volunteer, contact Yvonne at [email protected], 604-461-9847 or 604-469-9502.
VILLAGE VIBE
Port Coquitlam's free Village Vibe concert series is on from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., behind city hall). This weekend's musical acts are The Knots and Rip Van Finnegan. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
SWAT MEET
There's a neighbourhood swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam). For more information or to reserve a table to sell your wares, call the pavilion at 604-927-6940. Cost is $12 per table for members, $15 for the public. All are welcome to come shop and swap.
Sunday, Aug. 28
ANIMAL DRIVE
Support local shelter animals by bringing coins and refundable bottles and cans to the Port Coquitlam BC-SPCA's first annual Bottle and Coin Drive Fundraiser for the Animals from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam BC-SPCA Education and Adoption Centre (3278 Westwood St., Port Coquitlam). Residents are asked to bring in their refundables and coins to donate to the animal society. All proceeds raised will go towards providing food and shelter for homeless animals and to finding them permanent homes. For more information, contact Stefanie Broad at 604-468-4044 or [email protected].
GARDEN TOUR
The Colony Farm Community Gardens Society invites you to a 3 p.m. free guided tour of the gardens followed by tea in the pagoda (at the end of Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam). Come see what organic vegetables look like before they reach your plate or just come to take away some garden-design tips. This large garden is tended by approximately 250 members and features wildlife friendly plantings and abundant bird and insect activity. The 40-minute tour starts and ends at the pagoda and all of the terrain is flat and stroller accessible. Dress for the weather. For more information, contact Ginny Wilson at 604-936-7423 or [email protected].
CORN MARKET
Sunday's Coquitlam Farmers Market features a special corn-tasting in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Learn about different varieties of corn, check out corn crafts and, of course, sample fresh, locally grown, grilled corn. The market is on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with all the usual goodies, local produce and beverages available all morning. For more information, visit makebakegrow.com.
MARIA IN THE PARK
Music in the Park features Vancouver-based folk band Maria in the Shower at 2 p.m. in Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam). For more information on the concert series, visit portcoquitlam.ca.
BRICKHOUSE
The final Summer Sunday Concert at Rocky Point Park features Vancouver blues stalwarts Brickhouse at 2 p.m. in Rocky Point Park, Port Moody. Practising for this show for nearly 20 years, Brickhouse is sure to rock your socks off. For more information on the band and the concert series, visit summersundays.ca.
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