This weekend is perfect for catching a movie (and checking out a pint-sized art show), taking the kids to a parade and picnic, pitching in a push for a good cause and soaking up the goodness of Riverview’s green oasis.
Friday, June 10
MOVIE NIGHT
A Prague teacher leaves the city behind to work in the countryside and connects with a local woman and her teenaged son. But when the reasons for his departure from Prague begin to surface the trio’s strength and compassion are tested to a breaking point. The Country Teacher runs immediately after the Port Moody Film Society’s AGM at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.). Visit www.pmfilm.ca for details.
Saturday, June 11
WEE ART FEST
Local kids are showing off their artistic chops at the annual Children’s Art Festival at the PoMo Galleria (100 Newport Dr.). There are more than 350 exuberant paintings on display and live demonstrations today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.evelia.ca for more info.
SHRED IT
Tax returns piling up? Bundles of documents bound for recycling? Dispose of your papers, safely, at a free community shredding event at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 8 a.m. to noon. Recall Secure Destruction Services, the company that shreds PoCo’s confidential documents, will be tearing up papers beyond recognition and then sending the bits off to recycling. Bring anything you like up to a maximum of four recycling bags or boxes per person. Call 604-927-5212 for more info. The Rotary Club of Port Moody is also hosting a by-donation Shred-a-Thon at the civic centre traffic circle (100 Newport Dr.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HAVE YOUR SAY
What do you think should happen to the old fire hall site and the existing works yard in Port Moody? How can they be used to provide the community with amenities like park space, trails and a new library? Share your thoughts at a community fair on Inlet Centre land use at the old fire hall site (Murray Street and Ioco Road) from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.portmoody.ca for more information and an informative video.
TEDDY BEAR CONCERT
Coquitlam kicks off its Teddy Bear weekend with an afternoon concert for children of all ages. Be sure to bring your cuddly friends to enjoy the music with you. The concert runs from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way).
Sunday, June 12
TEDDY BEAR FUN
Grab your stuffed bruin buddy and stake out your spot for the annual Teddy Bear Grande Parade (9:45 to 11 a.m.) through Coquitlam (starting at Burlington Drive) to Town Centre Park, where the Teddy Bear Picnic will be full of fun for little ones. Children can enjoy storytelling, puppet shows, roving entertainment, gymnastics and much more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the picnic is $3; children under three are free. Visit festivalcoquitlam.ca for full details.
A SWINGING GOOD TIME
Drop by Moody middle school (3115 St. Johns St., PoMo) and give Kendal-Leah Skelton a push on the swings. She’ll be there with her family and friends to raise money for breast cancer research in honour of her aunt, Arielle Patterson, who was recently diagnosed with the disease and underwent a double mastectomy (read her witty and endearing blog). Kendal will be swinging from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and could sure use a few pushes. Donations are welcome via the Canadian Cancer Society.
TREE TOUR
After loads of sunshine and a recent sprinkling of rain, the trees at the former Riverview Hospital are in truly fine form. Fortunately, the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society has a tree tour lined up to check out the trees in all their early summer glory, so be ready to ooh and ah over the sweeping vistas and foliage. Meet at 1 p.m. at the entrance to the Henry Esson Young building. Visit ww.rhcs.org or call 604-290-9910 for more info.
