It's been a tough week slogging through the snow. Unwind this weekend at some unique arts events, help out a good cause or just check out a good game of hockey.
Friday, Jan. 20
SHAKE IT UP
Join the Zumba fitness craze and raise money for victims of Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines at R.C. Macdonald elementary (2500 Leduc Ave., Coquitlam) from 7 to 8 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door. Email [email protected] for details.
SINGLES UNITE
Everyone (who's 40+ and single, that is) is welcome at the Tri-City Singles Social Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (2513 Clarke St., Port Moody). Make new friends and take part in everything from bowling to dining, travel and more. Email [email protected] for more info.
YOURS TO DISCOVER
Undiscovered Theatre presents John & Jen, a quirky musical set in the United States between 1950 and 1990 that touches on some serious subjects. It's showing at the Port Moody Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit www.undiscoveredtheatre.com.
Saturday, Jan. 21
DON'T TRASH IT
Recycle your plastic, styrofoam and electronic items and help raise money for youth programs at Place Maillardville. The fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to noon in the Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam) parking lot. Visit www.pacificmobiledepots.com for accepted items and fees.
SHRED IT
Get rid of your personal documents - and hang on to your identity - at a shred-a-thon benefiting the Alzheimer's Society of B.C. Bring as much paper as you like to Burquitlam Plaza (528b Clarke Rd., Coquitlam) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Suggested minimum donation is $20 per box/bag. Tax deductible receipts available.
BANNER WEEKEND
Drop by Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) this weekend to watch the artists and volunteers chosen to paint this year's street banners in action. Painting is on from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, and the banners will be on display in the galleria from Jan. 23 until Feb. 6, when they'll be hung on Knowle and Murray streets, Ioco Road and Clarke Street.
GREAT JAZZ
The Steve Kaldestad Quartet will perform a selection of jazz greats tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Made up of accomplished saxophonist Steve Kaldestad, acclaimed bassist Jodi Proznick, pianist Tilden Webb and drummer Jesse Cahill, the Quartet promises an evening of top-notch music. Tickets are $15/$13. Visit www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-6664-1636.
HOCKEY NIGHT
Port Moody Black Panthers host the Aldergrove Kodiaks in a Pacific International Jr. B game at the PoMo rec complex (300 Newport Dr.) at 7:45 p.m. The 9-19-4-1 Cats have lost six straight games, while the 22-8-1-1 Kodiaks lead the five-team Harold Brittain Conference.
Sunday, Jan. 22
MUSIC OF MEXICO
Concert pianist Edison Quintana plays an all-Mexican program of music spanning 1880 to 1980 at the Yarilo Series House Concerts (34 Shoreline Circle, Port Moody) at 2 p.m. Visit www.yarilomusic.com for details.
