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THINGS TO DO: It's a wine of the times

Atypically grey February weekend is on the horizon. No matter, there are plenty of good times to be had throughout the Tri-Cities for you and the whole family. TODAY: Friday, Feb. 17 TOP TALENT Time is running out to see some top local art talent.

Atypically grey February weekend is on the horizon. No matter, there are plenty of good times to be had throughout the Tri-Cities for you and the whole family.

TODAY: Friday, Feb. 17

TOP TALENT

Time is running out to see some top local art talent. The Emerging Talent XV show, a juried exhibit of artworks from School District 43 secondary students, is on at the Evergreen Cultural Centre until tomorrow. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca. In PoCo, the Community Spirit exhibit of Art Focus artists is on until Monday. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts.

POOL FREEBIE

There will be fun for the whole family - and free fun, at that - at the Westminster Savings Friday Night Swim at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Go for a swim, play some games and have some snacks from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18

HEALTH FAIR

Looking for ways to stay healthy? The Wilson Centre Health and Resource Fair is a great place to start. This free event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo), features health seminars, info from local health and wellness organizations and raffle draws. And don't forget the Silver Fox Run/Walk, starting from Lions Park at 9 a.m. Funds raised go to the Terry Fox Foundation. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca or call 604-927-7974 for details.

CLEAN-UP TIME

Join the Maillardville Residents' Association on their monthly litter pick-up event, Picking Up Maillardville, and keep this historic French neighbourhood looking like the gem it is. Meet at Mackin Park at 9 a.m., rain or shine. All equipment will be provided. Visit www.maillardvilleresidents.ca for more information.

CALLING ALL SCRAPPERS

It's not a schoolyard fight, it's a scrapbooking and vendor fair, on today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ranch Park elementary (2701 Spuraway Ave., Coquitlam). Pick up stickers, glitter, letters and jewels from vendors like Partylite, Stella and Dot, Epicure, Close To My Heart, Key Innovations, Visalus, Usbourne Books, Creative Memories, Love That Bug and Le Sola Sun Active Products.

ROMANCE DANCE

Keep the Valentine's Day fires burning at the fourth annual Latin Valentines Dance Night at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). There will be chocolate and desserts, a free dance class and a dance party. No partner and no experience required. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8/$10 at the door. Visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for info.

Sunday, Feb. 19

SUPER SWAP

Kids come with a lot of stuff. Pick up what you need for a bargain at the Children's Swap Meet at the Poirier community centre (630 Poirier St., Coquitlam) today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With clothing, toys and more up for grabs, it's a good time to stock up.

Please send Things-To-Do guide submissions to spayne@tricitynews.com.