Friday, Sept. 1
JAZZ, BIG BAND
The last show in the city of Coquitlam’s inaugural Summer Concert Series, at Coquitlam Town Centre Park Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way), starts at 7 p.m. with the Clavinova Nights Jazz Band, an ensemble of young Tri-City musicians that covers such songs by Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles. The Bruce James Orchestra — which specializes in big band music and includes Tri-City and Maple Ridge residents — headlines at 8:15 p.m. Admission is free. Visit coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts.
HOCKEY NIGHT IN POCO
Keep cool at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.) by cheering on the Coquitlam Express as it plays an exhibition game against the Surrey Eagles hockey team. The event starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free with a donation to the Share food bank. Call 604-936-4625 or visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
JUST DANCE
Queer and allied youth perform in a multi-media dance — with the company MACHiNENOiSY — in the PROX:IMITY RE:MIX program at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7 p.m. For tickets at $15/$10, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Saturday, Sept. 2
A-LIST SURVEY
Tell us your favourite places to shop and fill out The Tri-City News’ annual A-List survey online — by Sept. 7 — for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Coquitlam Centre. Visit tricitynews.com/alist to enter the contest.
KIDSPORT GEAR
Spend some time cleaning out your closets to donate used sporting goods — especially hockey and lacrosse swag — to the next KidSport sale, held Sept. 9 at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Second-hand gear can be dropped off until Sept. 8 at the Port Coquitlam and Port Moody recreation complexes and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Visit kidsporttricities.ca.
HOCKEY NIGHT IN POMO
Players with the Port Moody Panthers Jr. B Hockey Club take to the ice at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 7:30 p.m. for an exhibition game versus the Surrey Knights. Visit portmoodypanthers.com.
Sunday, Sept. 3
TO MARKET
Clip out the coupon in Wednesday’s Tri-City News (page A5) to get $10 off a box of canning peaches at the Poirier Street Farmers Market, located in the parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 604-318-8966 or visit makebakegrow.com.
MEET THE MP
Liberal MP Ron McKinnon (Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam) hosts a summer barbecue for his constituents at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No cost. To RSVP, email [email protected] or visit his Facebook page at /RonMcKinnonLib.
GUITAR GUY
Wailin’ Walker closes the Summer Sunday Concerts series at Rocky Point Park (2800 Murray St., Port Moody) with a free show from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted to the Crossroads Hospice Society. Visit summersundays.ca.
SPLISH SPLASH
Take the kids out for a dip at Rocky Point Park Pool (2800 Murray St.) or Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Pl.) for the city of Port Moody’s last splash pool party of the season, from 1 to 5 p.m. Regular admission prices apply. Visit portmoody.ca.
Monday, Sept. 4
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVE
The Canadian Blood Services is calling for donors for its Port Coquitlam clinic, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Coquitlam Evangelical Chinese Bible Church (2606 Kingsway Ave.). About 50 appointments need to be filled to meet demand. Visit blood.ca to book a time.
BACK TO SCHOOL
More than 32,000 students in the Tri-Cities return to school tomorrow so take time on your commute and watch for the little ones crossing the roads. Call School District 43 at 604-939-9201 or visit sd43.bc.ca.
