There’s a lot of good stuff going on this weekend, but make sure you save a spot on Sunday morning for the 36th annual Terry Fox Run, where the whole family can be part of the Marathon of Hope — and Terry’s enduring legacy for cancer research.
Friday, Sept. 16
MASTER PLAN
Residents from all over the Tri-Cities use Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park, and the city is inviting you to an information and master planning session for the park’s future. Have your say at the park plaza stage from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contact [email protected] or 604-927-6300 for more info.
HAPPY 20TH, EVERGREEN!
Celebrate two decades of arts, culture and entertainment at the Evergreen Cultural Centre with a season launch party at 7 p.m. This milestone event includes a dance party with the Sweetpea Swing Band as well as rock/blues/R&B legends Brickhouse. Bid on items in the silent auction and check out the new exhibit, Theatre Theatre, in the art gallery. Tickets are $20 at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Sept. 17
WALK FOR SHIN
Three years ago, Shin Noh went for a walk and hasn’t been seen since. The Coquitlam resident, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, was the subject of an extensive search and was the inspiration behind the BC Silver Alert system, which uses social media to quickly spread news of a missing person with cognitive impairments. Noh’s family continues to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and BC Silver Alert with the third annual Walk for Shin, starting from Eagle Ridge United Church (2913 Glen Dr.) from 9 to 10:15 a.m.
SHRED IT
Collect all those old tax papers, documents, bills and bank statements and get rid of them safely while supporting a good cause at Rona (2798 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring up to four banker boxes or 100 lb. of paper by donation, with proceeds benefiting Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). PADS volunteers and puppies in training will be on site for a meet-and-greet and there will be hot dogs and other goodies for purchase.
GIVE THANKS
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Save-On Foods (Pinetree Village, Prairie Avenue and Ottawa Street) is hosting a food drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help stock the Share food bank shelves for turkey time. Visit www.bctfooddrive.org for details.
HERITAGE PICNIC
Three-legged racing, tug-of-war, potato sack races — they’ll all be happening at Coquitlam’s Community Heritage Picnic at Blue Mountain Park to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary. Join the 1925-themed fun and enjoy crafts, music, food and much more from noon to 4:30 p.m. Visit coquitlam125.ca/picnic for more info.
TRENCH TALKS
The Battle at Courcelette in September 1916 marked the beginning of Canada’s role in the Battle of the Somme and, with two important tactical innovations, set the stage for one of the few Allied victories in this deadly chapter of the First World War. Guest speaker John Goheen will be at the Port Moody Station Museum for a talk on Courcelette at 1 p.m., followed by a photo re-enactment. Visit portmoodymuseum.org or 604-939-1648 for info.
SEPTEMBER SALSA
The kids are back in school, so why not get in on the learning fun by picking up a new skill that’s sure to be a hit at any party. Learn the Latin dancing ropes with a Hot Salsa Dance Zone party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The salsa lesson starts at 8 p.m. and the dance continues to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10; visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 18
TERRY FOX RUN
Whether you’re running for family, friends, co-workers or the Port Coquitlam hero himself, be sure to get the whole family out to a Terry Fox Run in your neighbourhood. Coquitlam’s run is at Blue Mountain Park from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a 2, 6 or 10 km route option and a pancake breakfast. Registration in PoMo is at 9 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. for routes of 2, 5 and 10 km. The hometown run in PoCo begins at the Hyde Creek recreation centre with registration from 8 a.m., live music and speeches. The run kicks off at 10 a.m. with new routes for 3, 5, 7 and 10 km distances. Parking is limited. All runs are non-competitive and are suitable for bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and dogs on leash. Visit www.terryfox.org/Run for full details.
