Friday, Aug. 30
MEMBERS' SHOW
Tour the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John's St.) to see the work of its members in a biannual exhibition, titled Architecture: the built environment. The artwork in the Main, Plum and 3D galleries includes sculptures, mixed media and 2D pieces. The facility is open today until 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit pomoarts.ca.
YUMMY PASTA
Fill your plate with pasta, farm-fresh salad and Italian bread at the Port Moody Farmers' Market, located outside the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Sponsored by Organicos Pasta, Shen's Farm and Gesundheit Bakery, the dinner runs from 4 to 7 p.m. with chef demos at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Learn how to make a pesto sauce and take in the live entertainment. Visit makebakegrow.org.
SOCCER ACTION
Cheer on the young sports teams taking part in the Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club's 27th annual Labour Day tournament, happening from today at Coquitlam Town Centre Park (off Pinetree Way) until Monday, Sept. 2. The competitive youth tournament is for boys and girls teams; however, registration is now closed. Visit cmfsc.ca.
FACE-OFF
The Powell River hockey team is visiting Coquitlam to take on the Express for an exhibition game at 8 p.m. at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre (633 Poirier St.). Single game tickets are $13 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students and $6 for children (aged six to 12). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
Saturday, Aug. 31
20 YEARS
Michael Abraham's month-long retrospective, titled Apologues, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) ends today. Check out the Vancouver artist's whimsical paintings and sculptures. The ECC art gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
YEE-HA!
Hawthorne Seniors Care Community will host a country fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for its operations at 2111 Hawthorne Ave., Port Coquitlam. The charitable event is open to all ages and will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn. And try your luck at a silent auction and raffle. Visit hawthornecare.com.
FREE BBQ
Parishioners with the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Port Coquitlam will host a free community picnic and barbecue at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) at 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or spread out a blanket and enjoy the food and company at the all-ages event. Call 604-474-3131.
Sunday, Sept. 1
FEAST FOR ALL
Take in the edible treats for sale at the Coquitlam Farmers' Market, located in the Dogwood Pavilion parking lot (624 Poirier St.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.org.
BRING A DISH
The Tri-City Chinese Association and Tri-City Chinese News is marking the long weekend with a potluck picnic at a new Burke Mountain green space: Galloway Park. The all-ages event runs at the park (3404 Galloway Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 3 p.m. Some light refreshments will also be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 604-936-8198.
BE CREATIVE
Minnekhada regional park's historic lodge will be the place to be from 1 to 4 p.m. as the park association hosts its Creative Cafe. Take part in craft-making, learn about the local and natural history and watch film and slide shows at the last cafe for the summer. Visit minnekhada.ca.
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