The Canucks were eliminated in Round 1 so it's time to play- or, at least, watch - some baseball and soccer. There are few of local games to take in this weekend with the Coquitlam Reds and Metro-Ford Wolves in action.
TODAY: Friday, April 27
BABY TALK
New moms can learn about chiropractic care for babies during a talk by Dr. Nareeta Stephenson of Port Coquitlam's Strawberries and Sunshine Healing Centre. She will speak at 1:45 p.m. as part of the Baby's First Year drop-in program at Place Maillardville (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam.) Registration is not required. Call 604-933-6166.
BEST BARD
The Best Players' presents A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight and tomorrow night at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets at $10/$8 are available by calling 604-461-5581. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
PLAY ON!
Stage 43, a Coquitlam-based theatre group, has a comedy at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) called Play On! about a behind-the-scenes production gone wrong. The show runs tonight and tomorrow night. Call ECC at 604-927-6555 or visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for tickets.
Saturday, April 28
HELP HAZEL
Port Coquitlam's Hazel Trembath elementary will host a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise money for its PAC. The event takes place inside the school gym (1278 Confederation Dr.). Organizers have this request for attendees, though: "No early birds, please."
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
Coquitlam city council and staff want to hear from Coquitlam residents at its townhall meeting, which runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Centennial Room at Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier St.). Residents can take to the mic to sound off on any topic such as property taxes, recreation facilities and tree loss. For more information, call the clerks' office at 604-927-3010 or email clerks@coquitlam.ca.
HOP TO IT
Coquitlam's Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way) will show the movie Hop, serving up refreshments and popcorn and making fun spring-themed crafts. This event runs between 2 and 4:30 p.m. in Room 7, 8, 9 and is open to children six to 10 years of age. Admission is $2. Register in advance at 604-927-4FUN or just drop-in.
MIDLIFE
Join Tony Prophet and the Midlife Crisis band at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. The band has been playing around Metro Vancouver for more than 14 years with varied catalogue that ranges from 1960s music to modern country and rock tunes. Tickets at $20 for members and $25 for non-members includes a dinner, served between 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Call 604-927-6940.
DOUBLEHEADER
Cheer on the Coquitlam Reds as they square off against the Whalley Chiefs in a B.C. Premier Baseball League doubleheader at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam).
Sunday, April 29
BALL REDUX
Coquitlam Reds host the Victoria Eagles in a B.C. Premier Baseball League doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Mundy Park (641 Hillcrest St., Coquitlam).
SHOP LOCAL
Meet specialists in the health industry and learn about wellness tips at the Port Moody Community Day, hosted by the city and the PoMo Farmers' Market. The aim of the event - sponsored in part by The Tri-City News - is to teach participants to "shop local, live local" with information provided from Tri-City vendors. The family day runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PoMo rec complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
KICK IT
Coquitlam Metro-Ford Wolves tangle with the Delta United Hurricanes in a Provincial A Cup men's soccer semifinal game at 4 p.m. at the east field of Town Centre Park, located off Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
jwarren@tricitynews.com
